February 7, 2013 Theme: Family

Meeting attendees; Jill Wagemans, Jane Stoltz, George Nichol, Keith McCluskie, Bryan Long, Horst Dankewitz, Daniela Temlin, Keith Stoltz, Leo Brisebois and Audrey Orth.

Audrey called the meeting to order with an explanation of families and she introduced Keith Stoltz as the chairperson of the meeting. Keith expanded on the family theme and asked each person in attendance to introduce themselves and tell a bit about their own personal families.
George was the Toast and Timer. He provided us all with information about the various family days in provinces across Canada and gave the loyal toast to Canada. Keith Stoltz reviewed the highlights of what the Speech Craft participants have learned so far.
Bryan Long presented his Ice Breaker speech entitled "Bryan in 2.5 Minutes".
Horst introduced Daniela and she presented her speech entitled "The Importance of Clean Rooms"...referencing her business, The Listowel Country Inn.
Daniela introduced Horst and he presented his speech entitled "Being Earnest and Charitable" .......referencing the importance of donating blood.
Jill presented and Educational Module about organizing a speech and used a mind map to illustrate how it can be done. Keith Stoltz presented a demonstration speech referencing how to organize a speech with an opening, body and conclusion.
Vern was the Table Topics Master and he asked everyone to select a fortune cookie from the container, speak for one minute about how the fortune relates to that person's family or a trip to be made with the family member. If the speaker didn't like the fortune, they could pass it on to the next person and select another cookie and fortune to speak about.
Leo was the General Evaluator and introduced the speech evaluators. Audrey evaluated Bryan's speech, Jane evaluated Daniela's speech and Keith M evaluated Horst's speech.
Horst won the Table Topics award for the evening. Leo provided his general evaluations of the meeting and thanked Keith Stoltz for filling in as the Chairperson of the meeting. It was a good meeting and everyone did well in the roles that they filled for the meeting.
Keith Stoltz explained the Speech Craft assignments for next meeting. Keith M provided everyone with an update from the last executive officer meeting. Keith Stoltz discussed Anything for Good of Toastmasters and adjourned the meeting. Snacks and refreshments were enjoyed following the meeting.