January 24, 2013 Theme: Winter

The theme was “winter”.  Keith McCluskie called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.  He read the Club’s Mission Statement and noted that it was John and Tony’s one year anniversary as Club Members.  He introduced Chairperson Tony Galvao who gave a few welcoming remarks and  handled agenda changes.  He had everyone participate in introductions for the benefit of the Speechcrafters.  Brent was Timer and provided a Toast to Canada.  Heidi was Grammarian for the evening and her word of the day was “flexible”.  

The Speechcraft Ice Breaker speeches were next.  Horst was up first and spoke of his work as a Metalsmith for many years.  Daniela was next with her Ice Breaker and spoke of her business and family.  This was Bryan’s first meeting and he will give his Ice Breaker speech at the January 31st meeting.  Daniela’s mentor is Val.  Keith McCluskie is Horst’s mentor and Brent took on the role of Bryan’s mentor.

Apryl practiced a eulogy for her aunt who recently passed away.  Then she provided an Educational Module for the Speechcrafters called “Introducing a Speaker”.  Leo gave a demonstration “Be In Earnest” speech called “What is Stress and How Are We Handling It”.  Jane took over the meeting for Table Topics and gave each member a mysterious word that they had to come with a definition for.  Bryan Long was the Table Topics winner of the night.  Vern was the General Evaluator for the evening.  He introduced Keith McCluskie who evaluated Horst’s Ice Breaker speech.  Val was next and evaluated Daniela’s speech.  Reports were received.  Tony asked the Speechcrafters to read Chapter 4 on Introducing Speakers and Chapter 5 for their “Be In Earnest” speech.  They are to speak for 3-5 minutes on a topic of interest, use eye contact, facial expressions and vocal variety in their speeches on January 31st.  The Speechcrafters will also introduce each other’s speech next week.  Tony asked if there was anything for the good of Toastmasters.  Jane said the Mount Forest Motivators are looking for a target speaker for their contest on February 12.  Anyone who is interested should see Jane.  There was nothing further and the meeting adjourned.

Submitted by

Val Hummel

VP of Education