June 21, 2012 Theme: Music To Our Ears

The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m.  Sharon was Chairperson for the evening and talked about the different types of sounds that are music to our ears.  Sharon also provided the Joke of the Day with a joke about a Bag piper who gave a fitting tribute to the burial of a septic tank.  Brent handled Literary Corner and read an amusing excerpt from the autobiography of comedian Russell Peters.  Leo was Toast and Timer and led the group in a toast to Canada.

Four speeches were presented.  Marg confidently gave her Ice Breaker speech and completed Project 1 of the Competent Communicator Manual.  Congratulations Marg!!!  Jill had a touching speech called “Bringing our Daughter Home” and completed Project 3 of the Manual.  Heidi completed a monologue called Horticultural Operation and completed an assignment in an advanced manual.  Keith Stoltz educated members on the Responsibilities of Being an M.C. for Project 7 of the Manual.  He also received an award and a round of applause for completing all 10 speeches in the Competent Communicator Manual a second time.

Sharon filled the role of Table Topics Master and had members describe sounds that are music to their ears.  Many different types of sounds were described.  Evaluations were next with Jane evaluating Marg, Vern evaluating Jill, George evaluating Heidi and Keith McCluskie evaluating Keith Stoltz.  This provided the people who gave speeches with immediate feedback on their presentation.

Reports were next:  Leo gave his Timer’s Report.  Vern was declared the winner of Table Topics for his description of the sound that a casino slot machine makes when it gives a rather large payout.  Audrey was General Evaluator for the evening and provided comments on the meeting.  She reminded members who are giving speeches to write an introduction for their speech and give it to the Chairperson before the meeting starts.  Things for the good of Toastmasters were announced including the bad news that the Club’s new banner had gone missing (it was later found by Bloodhound Brent).  Val advised there was a sign-up sheet in the kitchen for the June 28^th Tall Tales Contest and Potluck contributions.  Brent reminded members that the Stratford VON was looking for a speaker for July 18^th and the topic is “speaking to seniors”.  Keith Stoltz also advised that the poster for the Club’s 20^th Anniversary Murder Mystery event was available for review by members before it goes to print.  Since there was nothing else, Sharon adjourned the meeting.

Submitted by Val Hummel, Club Secretary