February 5, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 4 out of 6
Theme “Hollywood”
7:14
2 min Call to Order……………
3 min Welcome………………. Keith Stoltz
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions Introduce themselves.
2 min Agenda changes……….. Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer.............George Nichol
1 min Bill Huether introduces Jessica Kelly
3-5 min Jessica
1 min Members give written feedback.
1 min Jessica Kelly introduces Bill
3-5 min Bill
1 min Members give written feedback.
Speech Evaluations by Speechcrafters
5-7 min Educational Module /Gestures in Speaking.............Jean Vander Straeten.
15 min Table Topics…………………………………. Jessica Kelly
7 min 10 key behaviours of an Evaluator …………... Keith Stoltz
2 min Discussion on next weeks homework
3 min Reports: timer and table topics
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks……………………………………… Leo Brisebois
Absent: Diane
Friday, February 13, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Date: January 29, 2009
Theme: “Tropical Places”
Speechcraft Week 3 of 6
7:15 Call to Order…………………..……….Heidi Menzi
Coordinators Greetings………….……...Keith Stoltz
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….….…Keith McCluskie
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
3-5 min each Speech Crafter “Speak with Conviction”
1. Bill Huether introduced Jon; and Jane evaluated.
2. Sharon Hilson introduced Bill; and Jean evaluated.
3. Jon Janssens introduced Jessica; and Diane evaluated.
4. Jessica Kelly to introduced Sharon; and Audrey evaluated.
Educational Module
3-5 min “Organize Your Speech” ……………Leo Brisebois
5-7 min “Organize your Speech” ………………Brian Camacho
Brian compared a job interview to a toastmasters meeting!
15 min. Table Topics:………………………….Bill Huether
Winner……. Jon Janssens with his coconut story
3 min Evaluator………………………………George Nichol
3-5 min Speechcrafter and advisor breakout session.
Reports: Timers, table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:45 Closing Remarks………………………….…Keith Stoltz
Absent: Brent, Marie, Wayne
Theme: “Tropical Places”
Speechcraft Week 3 of 6
7:15 Call to Order…………………..……….Heidi Menzi
Coordinators Greetings………….……...Keith Stoltz
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….….…Keith McCluskie
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
3-5 min each Speech Crafter “Speak with Conviction”
1. Bill Huether introduced Jon; and Jane evaluated.
2. Sharon Hilson introduced Bill; and Jean evaluated.
3. Jon Janssens introduced Jessica; and Diane evaluated.
4. Jessica Kelly to introduced Sharon; and Audrey evaluated.
Educational Module
3-5 min “Organize Your Speech” ……………Leo Brisebois
5-7 min “Organize your Speech” ………………Brian Camacho
Brian compared a job interview to a toastmasters meeting!
15 min. Table Topics:………………………….Bill Huether
Winner……. Jon Janssens with his coconut story
3 min Evaluator………………………………George Nichol
3-5 min Speechcrafter and advisor breakout session.
Reports: Timers, table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:45 Closing Remarks………………………….…Keith Stoltz
Absent: Brent, Marie, Wayne
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Date: January 22, 2009
Theme: “Winter Sports”
7:15 Call to Order…………………..………..Audrey Orth
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….….….Leo Brisebois
Coordinators Greetings………….……...Keith Stoltz
We welcomed Garry Classen from Belgrave Ontario
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Sharon Hilson, Bill Huether, Jessica Kelly, Jon Janssens
3-5 min Greetings from Division Governor……Marge Seawright. She shared a few highlights from her 6 years in toastmasters and mentioned the she and her husband Al would like to join, as a dual membership, the Linguists of Listowel. That was very exciting news!
1-2 min Language enricher Heidi Menzi challenged everyone to use the word “Impetuous” which means rash or done suddenly with little thought. It was used three times.
2-3 min each Speech Crafter Icebreakers
Brian Camacho introduced and evaluated Jon;
Allan Mann introduced and evaluated Bill;
Keith McCluskie introduced and evaluated Jessica;
Diane Bender to introduced and evaluated Sharon;
Educational Module
3-5 min “Introducing the Speaker” was led by Audrey Orth.
8-10 min “Be In Earnest” #10 competent Communicator …Brent Jemmett
Awesome job Brent! Title of his speech was “Class of 92 Graduation”
15 min. Table Topics was led by George Nichol. He went with the theme of winter Olympics and asked everyone to explain how they qualified to win the Olympic sport that they drew out of an envelope. Guest Garry Claassen was the winner
3 min Evaluator…………………………………Keith McCluskie
8:45 Closing Remarks………………………….…Keith Stoltz
19 members guests and speechcrafters were present.
Absent: Marie, Jean
Snacks: George Nichol
Theme: “Winter Sports”
7:15 Call to Order…………………..………..Audrey Orth
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….….….Leo Brisebois
Coordinators Greetings………….……...Keith Stoltz
We welcomed Garry Classen from Belgrave Ontario
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Sharon Hilson, Bill Huether, Jessica Kelly, Jon Janssens
3-5 min Greetings from Division Governor……Marge Seawright. She shared a few highlights from her 6 years in toastmasters and mentioned the she and her husband Al would like to join, as a dual membership, the Linguists of Listowel. That was very exciting news!
1-2 min Language enricher Heidi Menzi challenged everyone to use the word “Impetuous” which means rash or done suddenly with little thought. It was used three times.
2-3 min each Speech Crafter Icebreakers
Brian Camacho introduced and evaluated Jon;
Allan Mann introduced and evaluated Bill;
Keith McCluskie introduced and evaluated Jessica;
Diane Bender to introduced and evaluated Sharon;
Educational Module
3-5 min “Introducing the Speaker” was led by Audrey Orth.
8-10 min “Be In Earnest” #10 competent Communicator …Brent Jemmett
Awesome job Brent! Title of his speech was “Class of 92 Graduation”
15 min. Table Topics was led by George Nichol. He went with the theme of winter Olympics and asked everyone to explain how they qualified to win the Olympic sport that they drew out of an envelope. Guest Garry Claassen was the winner
3 min Evaluator…………………………………Keith McCluskie
8:45 Closing Remarks………………………….…Keith Stoltz
19 members guests and speechcrafters were present.
Absent: Marie, Jean
Snacks: George Nichol
Friday, January 16, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Date: January 15, 2009
Theme: “Winter”
WELCOME TO SPEECHCRAFT
7:15 Call to Order……………………..Leo Brisebois
Coordinators Greetings…………..Keith Stoltz
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Four people joined Speechcraft Sharon, Bill, Jessica and Jon.
7 min Introduction to Speechcraft……..Keith Stoltz
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………George Nichol
Educational Module
3-5 min Selecting a Speech Topic …….Jane Stoltz
5 -7 min Ice breaker……………………Audrey Orth
Presented #1 in Competent Communicator Manual
“You can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl!”
3 min Evaluator………………………Leo Brisebois
15 min. Table Topics:………………… Diane Bender
She showed a picture of a snow covered European Chalet. She described the beautiful surroundings and explained that the whole toastmasters group (14) had the opportunity to go for a vacation. Each member was challenged to persuade the others as to what winter activity they should do first. There were suggestions of singing, eating, skiing, snowmobiling, relaxing by the fire in a hot tub and shopping, but the winner persuaded us to stay home and go to the dog sled races in Atwood- Bill Huether!
Speechcrafter and advisor breakout session.
2-3 min Quiz Master……………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, table topics winner
3 min General Evaluator ……………Allan Mann
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………Keith Stoltz
Absent: Brent, Heidi, Jean, Marie
Theme: “Winter”
WELCOME TO SPEECHCRAFT
7:15 Call to Order……………………..Leo Brisebois
Coordinators Greetings…………..Keith Stoltz
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Four people joined Speechcraft Sharon, Bill, Jessica and Jon.
7 min Introduction to Speechcraft……..Keith Stoltz
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………George Nichol
Educational Module
3-5 min Selecting a Speech Topic …….Jane Stoltz
5 -7 min Ice breaker……………………Audrey Orth
Presented #1 in Competent Communicator Manual
“You can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl!”
3 min Evaluator………………………Leo Brisebois
15 min. Table Topics:………………… Diane Bender
She showed a picture of a snow covered European Chalet. She described the beautiful surroundings and explained that the whole toastmasters group (14) had the opportunity to go for a vacation. Each member was challenged to persuade the others as to what winter activity they should do first. There were suggestions of singing, eating, skiing, snowmobiling, relaxing by the fire in a hot tub and shopping, but the winner persuaded us to stay home and go to the dog sled races in Atwood- Bill Huether!
Speechcrafter and advisor breakout session.
2-3 min Quiz Master……………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, table topics winner
3 min General Evaluator ……………Allan Mann
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………Keith Stoltz
Absent: Brent, Heidi, Jean, Marie
Friday, January 09, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: January 8, 2009
Theme: “Resolutions”
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
welcomed Sharon Hilson to this meeting.
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….Keith Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher Allan Mann presented the word Nefarious which means extremely wicked or villainous. It was used nine times throughout the meeting!
3-4 min Literary Corner………………Brent Jemmett
HumorMatterstm
New Year's Humor
Twas the Month after ChristmasThe following was shared by surfer Cathy W.
'Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste,
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared,
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared.
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese,
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt,
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt.
I said to myself, as I only can,
"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!
"So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished,'
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie--not even a lick,
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore,
But isn't that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!
Table Topics was prepared by Audrey Orth. She passed around an envelope of greeting cards with assorted pictures on them and challenged everyone to make a New Years resolution inspired by the picture. Winner for Table Topics was George Nichol.
Off the cuff Speaker for the evening was Jane Stoltz. She was able to organize a seven minute speech around five suggestions from the audience. Way to go Jane!
Leo Brisebois presented the second speech for the advanced manual Speeches by Management. Diane Bender evaluated and was very impressed with his persuasive statements on why his company should purchase a K6 to replace the K4 spinning machine they were currently using!
General Evaluator was very well done by new member Heidi Menzi.
Speechcraft will begin January 15, 2009 and run for six weeks to February 19. Keith Stoltz will be the coordinator.
Our club International and evaluation contest will be held the following week Feb 26, 2009.
8:30 President George closed the meeting.
Absent Keith M, Brian
Officer Training
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 1pm (registration at 8:30)
Place: Agfa Healthcare, 455 Phillip St. Waterloo (where Agfa Cheers club meets)
Cost: $8/person or $40/club (coffee and light refreshments provided)
Second choice for club officer training:
Saturday January 24th at Mississauga Secondary School from 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
P.S. Area Contest for Int'l and Evaluation is set for Thursday March 19th in Harriston-Minto Community Living Building. The Division Contest is set for Friday April 3rd.
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: January 8, 2009
Theme: “Resolutions”
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
welcomed Sharon Hilson to this meeting.
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….Keith Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher Allan Mann presented the word Nefarious which means extremely wicked or villainous. It was used nine times throughout the meeting!
3-4 min Literary Corner………………Brent Jemmett
HumorMatterstm
New Year's Humor
Twas the Month after ChristmasThe following was shared by surfer Cathy W.
'Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste,
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared,
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared.
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese,
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt,
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt.
I said to myself, as I only can,
"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!
"So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished,'
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie--not even a lick,
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore,
But isn't that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!
Table Topics was prepared by Audrey Orth. She passed around an envelope of greeting cards with assorted pictures on them and challenged everyone to make a New Years resolution inspired by the picture. Winner for Table Topics was George Nichol.
Off the cuff Speaker for the evening was Jane Stoltz. She was able to organize a seven minute speech around five suggestions from the audience. Way to go Jane!
Leo Brisebois presented the second speech for the advanced manual Speeches by Management. Diane Bender evaluated and was very impressed with his persuasive statements on why his company should purchase a K6 to replace the K4 spinning machine they were currently using!
General Evaluator was very well done by new member Heidi Menzi.
Speechcraft will begin January 15, 2009 and run for six weeks to February 19. Keith Stoltz will be the coordinator.
Our club International and evaluation contest will be held the following week Feb 26, 2009.
8:30 President George closed the meeting.
Absent Keith M, Brian
Officer Training
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 1pm (registration at 8:30)
Place: Agfa Healthcare, 455 Phillip St. Waterloo (where Agfa Cheers club meets)
Cost: $8/person or $40/club (coffee and light refreshments provided)
Second choice for club officer training:
Saturday January 24th at Mississauga Secondary School from 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
P.S. Area Contest for Int'l and Evaluation is set for Thursday March 19th in Harriston-Minto Community Living Building. The Division Contest is set for Friday April 3rd.
Area 66 Governor Jane Stoltz, Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluskie, Leo Brisebois.
George Nichol with Youth Leadership graduates Carrie VandenBrink and Venancia Quinlan.
back row: Jean Vander Straeten, George Nichol, Keith Stoltz, Leo Brisebois, Allan Mannmiddle row: Heidi Menzi, Brent Jemmett, Diane Bender, Jane Stoltz, Brian Cammacho
front row: Audrey Orth, Wayne Stoltz, Keith McCluskie
Linguists of Listowel
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: November 27, 2008
Theme: “School Days”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Venancia Quinlan
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Wayne Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Emma Ash
Presented the word Accentuate which means intensify
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Venancia Quinlan
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Venancia Quinlan,
Evaluator………………………….Diane Bender
Organize your speech ……………..Carrie VandenBrink
Evaluator…………………………..Heidi Menzi
Organize your speech …..………. Emma Ash,
Evaluator……………………………Keith Stoltz
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Carrie Van den Brink
Table topics winner was Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Audrey Orth
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Jane Stoltz
“Life is Purr..fect” Speaking with Sincerity
#2 for second competent Communicator
Evaluator…………………………………Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Quiz Master…………………………..…Brent Jemmet
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator …………………….Jean Vander Straeten
Diane Bender evaluated for leadership manual
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………….Audrey Orth
Regrets: George, Allan, Leo
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Date: December 4, 2008
Theme: “Hockey”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Emma Ash
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Audrey Orth
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Venancia Quinlan
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Carrie Van den Brink
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Emma Ash,
Evaluator…………………………..Venancia
Show what you mean…….……….Carrie Van den Brink,
Evaluator…………………………..
Show what you mean…………………….Venancia
Evaluator……………………………….
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Jane Stoltz
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Brent Jemmet
Evaluator…………………………………Heidi Menzi
2-3 min Quiz Master………………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator ………………Leo Brisebois
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………Jane Stoltz
Linguists of Listowel
Christmas Pot luck party
Thursday December 18, 2008
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Listowel at 6:30 pm
Pre dinner Music ……………Wayne Stoltz
Call to Order…………………Leo Brisebois
Chairperson…………………George Nichol
Guest Introductions Western Division Governor Marge and Al Seawright. Holly Brisebois, and Marilyn Nichol and Audrey’s guest
Grace…………………………Wayne Stoltz
Timer………………..….Venancia Quinlan graduate of youth leadership
Vp Membership……..Jean Van Der Straeten
Induction of New Members ……….Heidi Menzi with her mentor Jane Stoltz and Keith McCluskie with his mentor Leo Brisebois.
Youth Speaker…………Carrie VandenBrink, graduate of youth leadership course.
Speakers 1………Audrey Orth
Speaker 2………..Heidi Menzi
Written Evaluations 1. Brian Camacho
2. Keith Stoltz
3.Brent Jemmett
Gift Master -Table Topics…………….Diane Bender
Business session……….George Nichol we decided to start another speechcraft on January 15, 2008.
Secretary Audrey Orth presented George with a gift for achieving the best attendance record from July to December 2008. She said that as president he is leading by example.
Guest Comments
Closing Remarks………George Nichol
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: November 27, 2008
Theme: “School Days”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Venancia Quinlan
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Wayne Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Emma Ash
Presented the word Accentuate which means intensify
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Venancia Quinlan
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Venancia Quinlan,
Evaluator………………………….Diane Bender
Organize your speech ……………..Carrie VandenBrink
Evaluator…………………………..Heidi Menzi
Organize your speech …..………. Emma Ash,
Evaluator……………………………Keith Stoltz
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Carrie Van den Brink
Table topics winner was Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Audrey Orth
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Jane Stoltz
“Life is Purr..fect” Speaking with Sincerity
#2 for second competent Communicator
Evaluator…………………………………Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Quiz Master…………………………..…Brent Jemmet
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator …………………….Jean Vander Straeten
Diane Bender evaluated for leadership manual
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………….Audrey Orth
Regrets: George, Allan, Leo
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Date: December 4, 2008
Theme: “Hockey”
7:15 Call to Order………………………Emma Ash
Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions…………Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Audrey Orth
3 min. Language Enricher………………. Venancia Quinlan
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Carrie Van den Brink
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Show what you mean…….……….Emma Ash,
Evaluator…………………………..Venancia
Show what you mean…….……….Carrie Van den Brink,
Evaluator…………………………..
Show what you mean…………………….Venancia
Evaluator……………………………….
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….Jane Stoltz
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Brent Jemmet
Evaluator…………………………………Heidi Menzi
2-3 min Quiz Master………………………Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator ………………Leo Brisebois
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………Jane Stoltz
Linguists of Listowel
Christmas Pot luck party
Thursday December 18, 2008
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Listowel at 6:30 pm
Pre dinner Music ……………Wayne Stoltz
Call to Order…………………Leo Brisebois
Chairperson…………………George Nichol
Guest Introductions Western Division Governor Marge and Al Seawright. Holly Brisebois, and Marilyn Nichol and Audrey’s guest
Grace…………………………Wayne Stoltz
Timer………………..….Venancia Quinlan graduate of youth leadership
Vp Membership……..Jean Van Der Straeten
Induction of New Members ……….Heidi Menzi with her mentor Jane Stoltz and Keith McCluskie with his mentor Leo Brisebois.
Youth Speaker…………Carrie VandenBrink, graduate of youth leadership course.
Speakers 1………Audrey Orth
Speaker 2………..Heidi Menzi
Written Evaluations 1. Brian Camacho
2. Keith Stoltz
3.Brent Jemmett
Gift Master -Table Topics…………….Diane Bender
Business session……….George Nichol we decided to start another speechcraft on January 15, 2008.
Secretary Audrey Orth presented George with a gift for achieving the best attendance record from July to December 2008. She said that as president he is leading by example.
Guest Comments
Closing Remarks………George Nichol
Thursday, November 20, 2008
November 20, 2008
Date: November 20, 2008
Theme: “Country Fairs”
7:15 Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher……………..Brent Jemmet
The word ALOOF which means remote in manner or physically distant was used 10 times.
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Carrie Van den Brink
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Organize your speech.……….Venancia Quinlan,
Evaluator Leo Brisebois
Icebreaker……………………..Carrie Van den Brink
Evaluator Wayne Stoltz
Icebreaker……..………………. Emma Ash,
Evaluator Jean Van der Straten
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Vanancia Quinlan
Describe a picture of a country fair.
Winner ………………………………….Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….George Nichol
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Jane Stoltz
Icebreaker for second competent Communicator
Evaluator…………………………………Diane Bender
2-3 min Quiz Master……………………Brian Camacho
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator ………………Audrey Orth
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Theme: “Country Fairs”
7:15 Chairperson ………………………Marie McCutcheon
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher……………..Brent Jemmet
The word ALOOF which means remote in manner or physically distant was used 10 times.
3-4 min Literary Corner…………………. Carrie Van den Brink
Introduction of Youth speakers ………….Marie McCutcheon
1.5 to 3 min. Youth leadership Speakers
Organize your speech.……….Venancia Quinlan,
Evaluator Leo Brisebois
Icebreaker……………………..Carrie Van den Brink
Evaluator Wayne Stoltz
Icebreaker……..………………. Emma Ash,
Evaluator Jean Van der Straten
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Vanancia Quinlan
Describe a picture of a country fair.
Winner ………………………………….Emma Ash
Chairperson……………………………….George Nichol
5-7 min. Speaker:………………………..Jane Stoltz
Icebreaker for second competent Communicator
Evaluator…………………………………Diane Bender
2-3 min Quiz Master……………………Brian Camacho
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator ………………Audrey Orth
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
November 13, 2008
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: November 13, 2008
Theme: “Batter Up……”
7:15 Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz
3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Heidi Menzi
Evaluator…………………………………Audrey Orth
Youth leadership Speaker….. Cody Thomson,
Evaluator……………………..Brian Camacho
Youth leadership speaker…….Venancia Quinlan
Evaluator…………………….. Leo Brisebois,
Youth leadership member........Carrie
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator round table
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Diane, Jane
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Please forward to your members, we only have one scheduled officer training.
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 12 noon (registration at 8:30)
Place: Agfa Healthcare, 455 Phillip St. Waterloo (where Agfa Cheers club meets)
Cost: $8/person or $40/club (coffee and light refreshments provided)
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: November 13, 2008
Theme: “Batter Up……”
7:15 Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz
3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Heidi Menzi
Evaluator…………………………………Audrey Orth
Youth leadership Speaker….. Cody Thomson,
Evaluator……………………..Brian Camacho
Youth leadership speaker…….Venancia Quinlan
Evaluator…………………….. Leo Brisebois,
Youth leadership member........Carrie
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Keith McCluskie
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min General Evaluator round table
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Diane, Jane
Xmas Potluck December 18, 2008
Please forward to your members, we only have one scheduled officer training.
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 12 noon (registration at 8:30)
Place: Agfa Healthcare, 455 Phillip St. Waterloo (where Agfa Cheers club meets)
Cost: $8/person or $40/club (coffee and light refreshments provided)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
District 86 Fall conference
Keith and Jane Stoltz and Marie McCutcheon enjoying enjoying a delicious meal together.
Parade of Banners on Saturday morning was very impressive. Our club is 16 years old and we have many ribbons.
Diane and Caroline at the bookstore
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Marge and Al Seawright both recieved their DTM Medallions.
Members attending for the weekend were Keith and Jane Stoltz, Diane Bender and Marie McCutcheon. Members attending on Saturday were George Nichol, Brent Jemmet, Holly and Leo Brisebois, Audrey Orth and Ken Grosvenor.
We were all very proud of Keith Stoltz- he represented Area 66 and the Linguists of Listowel very well. All of the Humourous speeches could tickle your funny bone and had members of the audience laughing uproarously. There were many educational workshops and inspiring speakers, delicious meals and great fun and fellowship with other toastmasters.
November 6, 2008
Date: November 6, 2008
Theme: “Remember When……”
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………Keith McCluskie, Diane Bender
3 min. Language Enricher…………….. Leo Brisebois
"Nostalgia"
3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Jean Vanderstraten
#1 Special Occassion Speeches- Mastering the Toast.
3-5 min Speaker…………………….Brent Jemmet
CC#8 Get comfortable with visual Aids
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Diane Bender
Passed an envelope of pictures of activities in the sixties and people were challenged to share a humourous memory. Youth leadership member Cody was the winner.
3 min. Evaluator:……………………….. Leo Brisebois
Evaluator…………………………Keith Stoltz
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min Quiz Master………………………Jane Stoltz
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Audrey
Theme: “Remember When……”
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
Youth Leadership introductions……Marie McCutcheon
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………Keith McCluskie, Diane Bender
3 min. Language Enricher…………….. Leo Brisebois
"Nostalgia"
3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Jean Vanderstraten
#1 Special Occassion Speeches- Mastering the Toast.
3-5 min Speaker…………………….Brent Jemmet
CC#8 Get comfortable with visual Aids
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Diane Bender
Passed an envelope of pictures of activities in the sixties and people were challenged to share a humourous memory. Youth leadership member Cody was the winner.
3 min. Evaluator:……………………….. Leo Brisebois
Evaluator…………………………Keith Stoltz
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min Quiz Master………………………Jane Stoltz
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Audrey
October 30, 2008
Date: October 30, 2008
Theme: Halloween
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….Wayne Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher……………..Audrey Orth
Word of the day was "Apparition"
3-5 min. Literary Corner…………………Jane Stoltz
3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Brent Jemmett
CC#7 Research Your Topic "We Have a Problem"
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Jane Stoltz
Take two pieces of paper - write a name on one and a "thankyou for" on the other. Pass them around and challenge members to say a thankyou to the person on their sheet.
Winners were Brent and Wayne
3 min. Evaluator:……………………… Leo Brisebois
5 -10 min. DCP program……………….Diane Bender
Member Progress Chart
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min Quiz Master…………………………Jean Vanderstraten
3 min. General Evaluator…………………Marie McCutcheon
She said the meeting was "Spooktacular"
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Heidi, Brian
Theme: Halloween
7:15 Call to Order
Chairperson ………………………George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, agenda changes.
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer………….Wayne Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher……………..Audrey Orth
Word of the day was "Apparition"
3-5 min. Literary Corner…………………Jane Stoltz
3-5 min. Speaker:………………………..Brent Jemmett
CC#7 Research Your Topic "We Have a Problem"
15 min. Table Topics:…………………...Jane Stoltz
Take two pieces of paper - write a name on one and a "thankyou for" on the other. Pass them around and challenge members to say a thankyou to the person on their sheet.
Winners were Brent and Wayne
3 min. Evaluator:……………………… Leo Brisebois
5 -10 min. DCP program……………….Diane Bender
Member Progress Chart
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min Quiz Master…………………………Jean Vanderstraten
3 min. General Evaluator…………………Marie McCutcheon
She said the meeting was "Spooktacular"
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks……………………..George Nichol
Regrets: Heidi, Brian
September 11, 2008
Allan and Marie were the Winners of Table Topics Contest
Pictures of Humorous and Table Topics Contest September 11, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
October 23, 2008
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
October 23, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Graduation”
Speechcraft meeting 6 out of 6
7:15 Call to Order............................................................Brent Jemmet
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.................................................Audrey Orth.
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Vocal Variety”
Table Topics...................................................................Jean Vanderstraten
Winner Wayne Stoltz
Speech Evaluations by speech crafters Heidi and Keith
Advanced Manual speech.....................................................Leo Brisebois.
Speech Evaluator…………………………………………Keith Stoltz
Reports: timer and table topics
Graduation Certificates…………………………………..George Nichol
Quiz Master……………………………………Wayne Stoltz
General evaluator………………………………………..Diane Bender
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Jean Vanderstraten
Regrets; Brian, Marie
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
Keith Stoltz will represent area 66 on Friday, October 24th, 2008
Registration Time: at 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church 2 Willow st. Waterloo
Admission: $8.00 at the door (Refreshments included)
Contest Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
October 23, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Graduation”
Speechcraft meeting 6 out of 6
7:15 Call to Order............................................................Brent Jemmet
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.................................................Audrey Orth.
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Vocal Variety”
Table Topics...................................................................Jean Vanderstraten
Winner Wayne Stoltz
Speech Evaluations by speech crafters Heidi and Keith
Advanced Manual speech.....................................................Leo Brisebois.
Speech Evaluator…………………………………………Keith Stoltz
Reports: timer and table topics
Graduation Certificates…………………………………..George Nichol
Quiz Master……………………………………Wayne Stoltz
General evaluator………………………………………..Diane Bender
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Jean Vanderstraten
Regrets; Brian, Marie
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
Keith Stoltz will represent area 66 on Friday, October 24th, 2008
Registration Time: at 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church 2 Willow st. Waterloo
Admission: $8.00 at the door (Refreshments included)
Contest Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Thursday, October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Family”
Speechcraft meeting 5 out of 6
7:15 Call to Order............................................................Leo Brisebois.
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Brent Jemmet
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Show What you Mean”
Table Topics...................................................................Marie McCutcheon
Winner……………Wayne Stoltz
Speech Evaluations by speech crafters
Educational Module / vocal variety…………..Diane Bender
Sample speech “vocal variety”.............. Jean Vanderstraten “the 70’s”
Speech Evaluator.....................................................Leo Brisebois.
Reports: timer and table topics
Quiz Master……………………………………..Wayne Stoltz
General evaluator………………………………..Jane Stoltz
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Leo Brisebois
Regrets; Brian
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
Keith Stoltz will represent area 66 on Friday, October 24th, 2008
Registration Time: at 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church Waterloo
Admission: $8.00 at the door (Refreshments included)
Contest Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Executive meeting following to decide on a junior speechcraft.
Jean, Diane, Jane, George, Brent, Leo, Keith
Theme: “Family”
Speechcraft meeting 5 out of 6
7:15 Call to Order............................................................Leo Brisebois.
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Brent Jemmet
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Show What you Mean”
Table Topics...................................................................Marie McCutcheon
Winner……………Wayne Stoltz
Speech Evaluations by speech crafters
Educational Module / vocal variety…………..Diane Bender
Sample speech “vocal variety”.............. Jean Vanderstraten “the 70’s”
Speech Evaluator.....................................................Leo Brisebois.
Reports: timer and table topics
Quiz Master……………………………………..Wayne Stoltz
General evaluator………………………………..Jane Stoltz
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Leo Brisebois
Regrets; Brian
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
Keith Stoltz will represent area 66 on Friday, October 24th, 2008
Registration Time: at 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church Waterloo
Admission: $8.00 at the door (Refreshments included)
Contest Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Executive meeting following to decide on a junior speechcraft.
Jean, Diane, Jane, George, Brent, Leo, Keith
October 9, 2008
October 9, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Fall road trips”
Speechcraft meeting 4 out of 6
7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Keith Stoltz
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Organize your speech”
Speech Evaluations by Advisor………………… Leo Brisebois.
……………………Jane Stoltz
Educational Module /Gestures in Speaking................Brent Jemmet
Sample speech “Show what you mean”.............. Marie McCutcheon
Table Topics....................................................................Jane Stoltz
Winner………………………….Heidi Menzi
Speech Evaluator......................................................Round Table
Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout
Reports: timer and table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Marie McCutcheon
Regrets : Jean, Wayne, Brian, Diane
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Theme: “Fall road trips”
Speechcraft meeting 4 out of 6
7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Keith Stoltz
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Organize your speech”
Speech Evaluations by Advisor………………… Leo Brisebois.
……………………Jane Stoltz
Educational Module /Gestures in Speaking................Brent Jemmet
Sample speech “Show what you mean”.............. Marie McCutcheon
Table Topics....................................................................Jane Stoltz
Winner………………………….Heidi Menzi
Speech Evaluator......................................................Round Table
Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout
Reports: timer and table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks………………………………………………… Marie McCutcheon
Regrets : Jean, Wayne, Brian, Diane
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
October 8, 2008
Area 66 Humorous and Table Topics Contest
Division 86
Harriston Community Living Building
Wednesday October 8, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
October 2, 2008
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
October 2, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Thanksgiving”
Speechcraft
7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Leo Brisebois
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Be in Earnest”
Speech Evaluations by Advisor………………………..Brent Jemmet
……………………….. Marie McCutcheon
Educational Module /Organize your Speech................Diane Bender
And sample speech “Organize your speech”................ Diane Bender
Table Topics.....................................................................Jane Stoltz
Table topics winner…………………………………….Keith McCluski
Speech Evaluator......................................................Brian Camacho
Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout
Reports: timer and table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks…………………………………………………Diane Bender
Regrets : Audrey, Allan, Wayne, Keith
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
October 2, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Thanksgiving”
Speechcraft
7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Leo Brisebois
Introductions: Speechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Speechcrafters speeches “Be in Earnest”
Speech Evaluations by Advisor………………………..Brent Jemmet
……………………….. Marie McCutcheon
Educational Module /Organize your Speech................Diane Bender
And sample speech “Organize your speech”................ Diane Bender
Table Topics.....................................................................Jane Stoltz
Table topics winner…………………………………….Keith McCluski
Speech Evaluator......................................................Brian Camacho
Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout
Reports: timer and table topics
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Snacks…………………………………………………Diane Bender
Regrets : Audrey, Allan, Wayne, Keith
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
September 25, 2008
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
September 25th, 2008, 7:15
Welcome to Speechcraft
7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
IntroductionsSpeechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Brent Jemmet
Educational Module /Introducing the Speaker...............Audrey Orth
Toastmaster Be in Earnest Speaker.................................Jean Vanderstraten
Table Topics...................................................................... Leo Brisebois.
Speech Evaluator..............................................................Jane Stoltz
Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Regrets Diane
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Friday, September 19, 2008
September 18, 2008
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
September 18th, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Dreams”
Welcome to Speechcraft
7:15 Call to Order.............................................................Leo Brisebois
Coordinator Greetings......................................................George Nichol
-Agenda amendments
IntroductionsSpeechcrafters…………. Heidi Menzi, Keith McCluski
Loyal Toast and Timer.....................................................Audrey Orth
Improv Warm Up…………………………………..........Diane Bender
Educational Module /Selecting Your Topic.....................George Nichol.
Toastmaster Ice Breaker Speaker...................................... Leo Brisbois
Table Topics.........................................................................Brent Jemmet
Fortune Cookie Verse …………………………Winner Keith McCluskie
Ice Breaker Evaluator....................................................Jean Vanderstraten
Speechcrafters and Advisors Breakout ................
Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Closing Remarks............................................................George Nichol.
Regrets: Brian, Marie, Wayne, Allan
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Linguists of Listowel
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church-Listowel- 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
http://listowel.freetoasthost.com
Humorous and Table Topics Contest
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church-Listowel- 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
http://listowel.freetoasthost.com
Humorous and Table Topics Contest
Humorous Speech Contest
Chair’s Remarks: Jane Stoltz
Chief Judges Rules: Marge Seawright
Sergeant at Arms: Leo Brisebois
Contestants:
( 3 ) Keith Stoltz…._The Hair Cut_______________First Place
( 2 ) Allan Mann….The Bolt____________________Second Place
( 1 ) George Nichol…Fear Factor-the lost episode___Third Place
( 5 ) Marie McCutcheon…Who cut the cheese?______________
( 4 ) Brian Camacho……HO HO Happy Halloween__________
* * * * * Short intermission * * * * *
Table Topics Contest
Chairs Remarks: George Nichol
Chief Judges Rules: Jane Stoltz
Contestants:
( 2 ) Keith Stoltz
( 3 ) Brian Camacho
( 4 ) Allan Mann………..First Place
( 1 ) Marie McCutcheon….Second Place
Interviews with Contestants
Announcement of Humorous Contest winners: Keith first, Allan second and George third.
Announcement of Table Topics Contest winners: Allan 1st place, Marie 2nd place
Anything for the Good of Toastmasters
Judges, timers and counters Marge and Al Seawright, Frank Bastedo President of Mount Forest Motivators, Jean Vanderstreaten, Diane Bender
Guest Heidi Menzi
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Chair’s Remarks: Jane Stoltz
Chief Judges Rules: Marge Seawright
Sergeant at Arms: Leo Brisebois
Contestants:
( 3 ) Keith Stoltz…._The Hair Cut_______________First Place
( 2 ) Allan Mann….The Bolt____________________Second Place
( 1 ) George Nichol…Fear Factor-the lost episode___Third Place
( 5 ) Marie McCutcheon…Who cut the cheese?______________
( 4 ) Brian Camacho……HO HO Happy Halloween__________
* * * * * Short intermission * * * * *
Table Topics Contest
Chairs Remarks: George Nichol
Chief Judges Rules: Jane Stoltz
Contestants:
( 2 ) Keith Stoltz
( 3 ) Brian Camacho
( 4 ) Allan Mann………..First Place
( 1 ) Marie McCutcheon….Second Place
Interviews with Contestants
Announcement of Humorous Contest winners: Keith first, Allan second and George third.
Announcement of Table Topics Contest winners: Allan 1st place, Marie 2nd place
Anything for the Good of Toastmasters
Judges, timers and counters Marge and Al Seawright, Frank Bastedo President of Mount Forest Motivators, Jean Vanderstreaten, Diane Bender
Guest Heidi Menzi
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Monday, September 08, 2008
Humorous and Table Topics Contest
YOU ARE INVITED
TO THE 2008
LINGUISTS OF LISTOWEL
Humorous Speech Contest
WHERE: ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
505 WALLACE ST. N. LISTOWEL
WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 08
7:15pm
Questions? Call Jane 291-1656, Diane 343-2880
George 291-6806
TO THE 2008
LINGUISTS OF LISTOWEL
Humorous Speech Contest
WHERE: ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
505 WALLACE ST. N. LISTOWEL
WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 08
7:15pm
Questions? Call Jane 291-1656, Diane 343-2880
George 291-6806
Linguists of Listowel
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: Sept 4, 2008 Theme: Reach for the Stars
7:15 Call to Order…………………… Chairperson-George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, Marge and Al Seawright
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Date: Sept 4, 2008 Theme: Reach for the Stars
7:15 Call to Order…………………… Chairperson-George Nichol
Welcome, introduction of guests, Marge and Al Seawright
agenda changes.
2 min. Loyal Toast and Timer…………. Keith Stoltz
3 min. Language Enricher…………….. Jane Stoltz "Multifarious"- used 4 x during meeting.
3-5 min. Literary Corner………………… Keith Stoltz- "Decoding the Universe"
3-5 min. Speaker:…………………….. Diane Bender.. "The Game of Love" Spec
ial Occassion Speeches advanced manual "The Roast"8- 10 min ………………………....................... Marge Seawright "I have to see the Faces" Storytelling advanced manual.
15 min. Table Topics:……………………... Brian Camacho "Would You Rather" Winner Marg Seawright
3 min. Evaluator:………………………… Jane Stoltz
Reports: Timers, Language enricher, table topics
3 min.
Division Governor Marge Seawright
Anything for the good of Toastmasters
8:30 Closing Remarks………………………..George Nichol
Planning Session following the regular meeting.
Allan Mann distributed copies of financial statement for the year ending June 2008.
Sept. 11. Humorous and Table Topics Contest
Sept. 18 through Oct 23 Speech Craft
October 8, 2008 Area Contest Harriston Community Living
November 7-9 District 86 Fall Conference Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Regrets: Marie, Brent
Diane, George, Jane and Marge and Al Seawright attended the Judging Workshop at Zehrs in Kitchener on August 25, 2008
September 3, 2008 George and Diane attended planning meeting
Sunday, August 10, 2008
August 7, 2008
Tall Tales, August 7, 2008
The tall tales competition was to find the best exaggerator in toastmasters.
Did it really happen? We were often wide eyed with amazement at the stories that were told.
The best and the funniest liars were there.
Did it really happen? We were often wide eyed with amazement at the stories that were told.
The best and the funniest liars were there.
Jane Stoltz: Chairperson
Keith Stoltz: Is the cheapest hotel the best?
Wayne Stoltz: How to catch a varmit!
Diane Bender: Ring Bearer!
Audrey Orth: Wild West!
George Nichol: Fear Factor!
Marge Seawright: Judge and counter.
Al Seawright: Judge
All members judged the speeches as well.
Results were George Nichol First, Keith Stoltz second, Diane Bender third.
Keith Stoltz: Is the cheapest hotel the best?
Wayne Stoltz: How to catch a varmit!
Diane Bender: Ring Bearer!
Audrey Orth: Wild West!
George Nichol: Fear Factor!
Marge Seawright: Judge and counter.
Al Seawright: Judge
All members judged the speeches as well.
Results were George Nichol First, Keith Stoltz second, Diane Bender third.
Jane asked if we were interested in performing a murder mystery this fall. She would get more information.
There will not be a regular meeting at St Paul’s on August 21, 2008. Members are encouraged to register for judges training workshop in Kitchener. We will meet at 5:30 pm at Crabby Joe’s and carpool. Let me know if you are able to go.
Monday, August 25th
6pm to 9 pm
Speech Contest Judges Training”
750 Ottawa St. S. (near Homer Watson Blvd), Kitchener
Cost $5 per person, includes light refreshments
Contact Melanee Jessup for information or to register:
519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com
International Speech Contest is the only worldwide event organized by Toastmasters International, if there is a nirvana in speaking contest, this is it. It is going to be at TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, Canada, and a 4-day conference from August 13 to 16, 2008.
Monday, July 14, 2008
July 10, 2008
Toastmasters July 10, 2008 was held at the home of Jean Van der straten.
Theme: Nursery Rhymes
Call to order: Diane
Toast: George
Chairperson: Jean challenged everyone to debate news items from Listowel Banner as a nursery rhyme character. Jane won the contest with her views as Humpty Dumpty. Jane presented Jean with her #6 speech certificate.
There will be an August area executive at Jane Stoltz. Sept 4- Induction of Executive.
Sept 11 Humorous and table topic competition.
Speechcraft will start September 18, 2008. A picture could be sent to the Listowel banner with a testimonial from Jean about how much she learned from Speechcraft last fall. A display ad should also be sent.
Vote on last two members must be held.
A List of criteria for Toastmasters award will be circulated.
October 8 in Harriston area contest
November 7, 8, 9 in Waterloo fall conference
Saturday September 20 presenting a conference workshop community living center in Guelph Judy Suke.
July 23 leadership excellence.
Wed August 25 judging training
Marie, Diane, Brian, Jane, Jean, Audrey, George, Diana, Allan, Brent.
Vp of Education Marie McCutcheon is pleased to sign manuals that have been completed
Jane presents Jean with her award after she completed her tenth speech in her Competent Communicator manual.
June 26, 2008
Please forward this message to all the clubs.
Please spread the word - this is your opportunity to become a charter member of an exciting new club - Top Talkers Advanced Toastmasters club 1150259.
Meeting every 4th Saturday of each month - this month July 26 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Community Living Building 125 Fergus Street, Mount Forest.
The only prerequisit is to have your CC certificate. Specialized learning tequniques of an advanced club hone your speaking and evaluation skills while providing personal confidence and growth We look forward to seeing you, please feel free to come and visit.
Regards, Allan Seawright, ATMG/CL
Vice President Membership, Top Talkers Toastmasters
Toastmasters Division W Summer Training
Wednesday July 23rd Monday, August 25th
6:00 to 9:00 pm 6:00 to 9:00 pm
“From Speaker to Trainer” “Speech Contest Judges Training”
Helpful for any kind of facilitating Certificates issued
Zehrs Community Room, Laurentian Plaza
750 Ottawa St. S. (near Homer Watson Blvd), Kitchener
Cost $5 per person, includes light refreshments
Contact Melanee Jessup for information or to register:
519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com
Saturday September 6th
9:00 am to noon 1:00 to 4:00 pm
“From Speaker to Trainer” Speech Contest Judges Training”
Harriston Community Living Building
106 Thomas St. Harriston
Contact Al Seawright to register: alamar@wightman.ca
Speech Contest Judges Training will be a requirement for Toastmasters wishing to serve as Contest Judges for the District 86 Fall Conference Speech Contests, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
Saturday September 20th
9:00 am to noon, registration at 8:30
“How to Prepare a Toastmasters Conference Workshop”
Presented by Judy Suke, DTM
Community Living Centre
8 Royal Road, Guelph
Cost $10 per person, includes light refreshments
Contact Marge Seawright for information or to register:
519-323-9053 or alamar@wightman.ca
Presented by the Division W Education and Training Team
Theme: Nursery Rhymes
Call to order: Diane
Toast: George
Chairperson: Jean challenged everyone to debate news items from Listowel Banner as a nursery rhyme character. Jane won the contest with her views as Humpty Dumpty. Jane presented Jean with her #6 speech certificate.
There will be an August area executive at Jane Stoltz. Sept 4- Induction of Executive.
Sept 11 Humorous and table topic competition.
Speechcraft will start September 18, 2008. A picture could be sent to the Listowel banner with a testimonial from Jean about how much she learned from Speechcraft last fall. A display ad should also be sent.
Vote on last two members must be held.
A List of criteria for Toastmasters award will be circulated.
October 8 in Harriston area contest
November 7, 8, 9 in Waterloo fall conference
Saturday September 20 presenting a conference workshop community living center in Guelph Judy Suke.
July 23 leadership excellence.
Wed August 25 judging training
Marie, Diane, Brian, Jane, Jean, Audrey, George, Diana, Allan, Brent.
President George Nichol chats with guest speaker Diana Snowden.
Vp of Education Marie McCutcheon is pleased to sign manuals that have been completed
Brian Cammacho congratulates Jane
for receiving the Brenda Karges Memorial
Award for the Linguists of Listowel
Jane presents Jean with her award after she completed her tenth speech in her Competent Communicator manual.June 26, 2008
Theme: Believe It- Achieve It
Awards and Appreciation Dinner meeting
Awards and Appreciation Dinner meeting
At 6:45 George called the meeting to order and introduce chairperson Jane.
George introduced Marilyn and Diana introduced herself.
Brian Camacho gave the loyal toast to Canada. He mention that he has travelled all around the world over the past year and he is always glad to be back home in Canada. Al Mann said grace and invited everyone to enjoy the potluck meal.
Brent challenged everyone to use the word Fortuitous during the meeting. Audrey presented literary corner. Jean gave her number 10 speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. Title of the speech was High School Graduation. Congratulations Jean!!
Diana Snowden is president of Hanover Toastmasters and gave a 30 Minute entitled A successful, confident person is a RARE KAT.
R- Refuses to be ruled by fear
A- Always stays positive
R-Recovers well
E- Expels
K- Knows
A- Accepts
T- Takes Action
Everyone enjoyed her confidence and enthusiasm.
Diane presented table topics. Members were challenged to speak for one minute about an unusual job they drew out of an envelope.
Jane conducted an awards presentation
Diane presented Jane with the Brenda Karges Memorial Award for her outstanding job as president of the Linguists of Listowel 2007-8.
Jane adjourned the meeting.
Please forward this message to all the clubs.
Please spread the word - this is your opportunity to become a charter member of an exciting new club - Top Talkers Advanced Toastmasters club 1150259.
Meeting every 4th Saturday of each month - this month July 26 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Community Living Building 125 Fergus Street, Mount Forest.
The only prerequisit is to have your CC certificate. Specialized learning tequniques of an advanced club hone your speaking and evaluation skills while providing personal confidence and growth We look forward to seeing you, please feel free to come and visit.
Regards, Allan Seawright, ATMG/CL
Vice President Membership, Top Talkers Toastmasters
Toastmasters Division W Summer Training
Wednesday July 23rd Monday, August 25th
6:00 to 9:00 pm 6:00 to 9:00 pm
“From Speaker to Trainer” “Speech Contest Judges Training”
Helpful for any kind of facilitating Certificates issued
Zehrs Community Room, Laurentian Plaza
750 Ottawa St. S. (near Homer Watson Blvd), Kitchener
Cost $5 per person, includes light refreshments
Contact Melanee Jessup for information or to register:
519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com
Saturday September 6th
9:00 am to noon 1:00 to 4:00 pm
“From Speaker to Trainer” Speech Contest Judges Training”
Harriston Community Living Building
106 Thomas St. Harriston
Contact Al Seawright to register: alamar@wightman.ca
Speech Contest Judges Training will be a requirement for Toastmasters wishing to serve as Contest Judges for the District 86 Fall Conference Speech Contests, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
Saturday September 20th
9:00 am to noon, registration at 8:30
“How to Prepare a Toastmasters Conference Workshop”
Presented by Judy Suke, DTM
Community Living Centre
8 Royal Road, Guelph
Cost $10 per person, includes light refreshments
Contact Marge Seawright for information or to register:
519-323-9053 or alamar@wightman.ca
Presented by the Division W Education and Training Team
Friday, May 23, 2008
Linguists of Listowel
Hi Everyone: Last night's meeting had a terrific attendance and lots of fun. The timely theme lended itself quite well throughout the entire meeting. Audrey's toast included our many time zone's, Diane gave a time management reading on 7 tips to keep yourself on time. Leo gave a terrific speech #9 on Bark Buster's and Brent's # 6 speech gave everyone food for thought on Time for a Change. Evaluator's Wayne Stoltz & Brian Camacho gave excellent points for each speaker.Table Topic's by Keith was terrific! Alan Mann won the best table topics award. It was a timely meeting!!!!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Linguists of Listowel
Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
May 15th 2008 7:15
Theme: Rain
Club 9016
May 15th 2008 7:15
Theme: Rain
Audrey Orth called the meeting to order and introduced chairperson Jean Van Der Straeten.
She welcomed Area Governor Marge and Western Division Governor Al Seawright. Keith Stoltz gave the loyal toast and was the timer for the evening.
Diane presented the word controversial or controversy. She mentioned that Canadians love to talk about the weather and there is often controversy over the forecasts. The word was used 17 times throughout the evening.
George Nichol was in charge of literary corner. Audrey Orth gave an Off the Cuff speech about some of her experiences in the rain. Diane Bender presented an educational article from Toastmasters magazine October 2004 about speaking on a controversial topic! Wayne Stoltz gave an Off the Cuff speech about an inspiring graduation he had recently attended. All members took a few minutes to write evaluations for the speakers.
Jane led with Table Topics and Wayne won the Table Topics award.
Marge shared her enthusiasm for Youth Group Speechcraft and Graduation Ceremonies that were held in Mount Forest.
Jean closed the meeting with a poem by Frank Ash “I Like to Look in Puddles”
Next week’s theme “Time”.
May 29, 2008 “A Night out with Toastmasters”
June 14, 2008 Executive Training, Palmerston.
Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
May 8th 2008 7:15
Theme: Numbers
Jane called the meeting to order and introduced Leo Brisebois. Brent gave the loyal toast to Canada and performed as timer for the evening.
George read a Mother’s day Poem. Jane challenged everyone with the word Moiety. It can mean a small portion or two equal parts. It is also similar in the French language.
Keith presented a short workshop “Make a Good first impression in seven seconds.” Some points to consider are 1. Room setup. 2. Be on stage as soon as you enter the room. 3. 90% of first impression is appearance and tone of voice. 4. Hair style. 5. Stand tall. 6. Good eye contact and firm handshake. 7. Focus on Audience.
Jean did speech #7 in CC manual with a focus on Research your topic. The title of her speech was Pass it on and she stressed the eight signs of heart attach and how important the first two hours are to get help. She used pictures reinforce her points. Jane evaluated with many glow points and a couple of grow points.
For table topics Diane had everyone choose a coin from an envelope and challenged members to speak about something that might have happened that year and to use as many numbers as possible. Jane and Leo tied for first place. Chairperson Leo, adjourned the meeting. Diane Bender VP Public Relations gave everyone a Newsletter.
Monday, May 05, 2008
May 1, 2008
Linguists of Listowel
May 1, 2008
Theme: Elections
VP of Education Marie had surprise envelopes for everyone. When we opened them up we found out what position we could serve as for the evening.
Chairperson Jane Stoltz welcomed all members. She shared some Canadian Quotes in her opening address. Wayne Stoltz gave a toast to Canada and acted as timer.
Jane conducted the election of officers.May 1, 2008 Linguists of ListowelMay 1, 2008Theme: ElectionsVP of Education Marie had surprise envelopes for everyone. When we opened them up we found out what position we could serve as for the evening.Chairperson Jane Stoltz welcomed all members. She shared some Canadian Quotes in her opening address. Wayne Stoltz gave a toast to Canada and acted as timer. Jane conducted the election of officers. The results are as follows President George Nichol
Vp Education Diane Bender
VP Membership Jean vander straeten
vp public Relations Brent Jemmett
Secretary Audrey Orth
Treasurer Alan Mann
Sargeant at arms Jane Stoltz
Keith Stoltz gave a 13 minute speech on his experiences snorkelling and swimming with the sharks.
Jean was the surprise table topics master and challenged everyone to speak for one minute on the topic they pulled out of the envelope. George won the table topics award.
Marie was grammarian and noticed several filler words throughout the meeting. She would like us to be on the lookout for the filler word "so".
Quizmaster George had some great quotes from the members. Diane presented the General Evaluation. She welcomed the new slate of officers for 2008-9.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Congratulations to Marie McCutcheon and Leo Brisebois in winning the International Contest.
Congratulations to Jane Stoltz and Marie McCutcheon in winning the Evaluation Contest.
Please mark Wednesday March 5th for the Area Contest at the Harriston Community Living Building at 7:00 p.m.
Please mark Saturday March 29th in London for the Western Division Contest.
Tony Martens was our Target Speaker from the Clinton Communications Club who spoke on his Journey in making fold up desk beds. He has graduated from single, to double to now king size fold up beds. Way to go Tony!
Marge Seawright was our Chief Judge for both contests and as always did a great job!
I would like to thank everyone who helped out with the contest last night and for those who brought refreshments.
It's a great team effort!
Next week our theme is Education, please let Marie know what role you would like to partake in.
Saturday April 26th is an area executive meeting at the Clinton Agricultural Building from 1 - 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Thursday May 1st is our elections meeting...I encourage everyone to think about what role they would be interested in.
Thursday March 6th is an executive meeting following our regular meeting.
Have a great weekend and see you next week!
Jane Stoltz
Pres
The contest on Thursday February 28:
Congratulations to Jane Stoltz and Marie McCutcheon in winning the Evaluation Contest.
Please mark Wednesday March 5th for the Area Contest at the Harriston Community Living Building at 7:00 p.m.
Please mark Saturday March 29th in London for the Western Division Contest.
Tony Martens was our Target Speaker from the Clinton Communications Club who spoke on his Journey in making fold up desk beds. He has graduated from single, to double to now king size fold up beds. Way to go Tony!
Marge Seawright was our Chief Judge for both contests and as always did a great job!
I would like to thank everyone who helped out with the contest last night and for those who brought refreshments.
It's a great team effort!
Next week our theme is Education, please let Marie know what role you would like to partake in.
Saturday April 26th is an area executive meeting at the Clinton Agricultural Building from 1 - 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Thursday May 1st is our elections meeting...I encourage everyone to think about what role they would be interested in.
Thursday March 6th is an executive meeting following our regular meeting.
Have a great weekend and see you next week!
Jane Stoltz
Pres
The contest on Thursday February 28:
International Speaker: 5 - 7 minutes1) Marie McCutcheon2) Leo Brisebois
Evaluator: 2 -3 minutes 1) Jane Stoltz 2) Marie McCutcheon 3) Wayne Stoltz
Chief Judge: Marge Seawright
Chairpersons: Keith and Jane
Timers: Alan Mann and Wayne Stoltz
Judges: Audrey, Diane ,George,
Sargeant at Arms George.
February 21, 2008
Theme Winter Haven
Theme Winter Haven
Call to Order: We welcomed former member Diane Russell back for an evening of fun and entertainment.
Chair Jane
Loyal Toast was given by Leo.
Alan Mann challenged us with the word Dysphoric. It means a chronic feeling of discontent.
Literary Corner- Audrey read from Country Magazine “Grampa’s Greatest Gift”
Educational module from the better Speaker Series “Closing the Sale” was presented by Diane.
Wayne Stoltz gave a manual speech Get to the Point. His title was “Come Cruise with me”. It sounded like a wonderful Winter Haven! Marie evaluated.
George led Table topics portion of the meeting.
Quizmaster was Brent. Everyone listened very carefully throughout the meeting.
Chair Jane
Loyal Toast was given by Leo.
Alan Mann challenged us with the word Dysphoric. It means a chronic feeling of discontent.
Literary Corner- Audrey read from Country Magazine “Grampa’s Greatest Gift”
Educational module from the better Speaker Series “Closing the Sale” was presented by Diane.
Wayne Stoltz gave a manual speech Get to the Point. His title was “Come Cruise with me”. It sounded like a wonderful Winter Haven! Marie evaluated.
George led Table topics portion of the meeting.
Quizmaster was Brent. Everyone listened very carefully throughout the meeting.
Marie, Audrey, Jane, George, Leo, Diane presented the murder mystery Little Sicily to the Atwood Lions club
Murder Mystery on Wednesday February 20th at the Atwood Community Centre.
Social Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:15 p.m.
Come and be part of an exciting new Advanced Club in Mount Forest.
The purpose of an advanced club is:
*to provide an opportunity for exposure so that members may learn and practice advanced communication techniques and receive evaluation in harmony with their specific needs, and
*to enable members to share their common interests in communication skills and development.
The Toastmasters International policy governing advanced clubs reads:
"---members who have developed skills to an advanced level and wish extended time for the practice of communication and evaluation techniques nearing professional level may participate in a Toastmasters club with programs devoted to this purpose:.
Come and be part of a brand new club Saturday Feb. 23 at 9:00 am at St. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall.
Flyer attached.
Marge Seawright, ATMG/CL, Area 18 Governor
519 323-9053 alamar@wightman.ca
The purpose of an advanced club is:
*to provide an opportunity for exposure so that members may learn and practice advanced communication techniques and receive evaluation in harmony with their specific needs, and
*to enable members to share their common interests in communication skills and development.
The Toastmasters International policy governing advanced clubs reads:
"---members who have developed skills to an advanced level and wish extended time for the practice of communication and evaluation techniques nearing professional level may participate in a Toastmasters club with programs devoted to this purpose:.
Come and be part of a brand new club Saturday Feb. 23 at 9:00 am at St. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall.
Flyer attached.
Marge Seawright, ATMG/CL, Area 18 Governor
519 323-9053 alamar@wightman.ca
Thursday Feb 14, 2008
Greeting to all snow covered toastmasters,
Hopefully everyone gets dug out by Thursday where our theme is Hearts .
I will be running an impromptue workshop for the night so I hope your hearts will be up to it.
It is a good night to bring family and guests they can have their hearts warmed up too.
Keep blowing that snow,
Marie
Monday, February 11, 2008
February 7, 2008
Murder Mystery Cast don't forget to polish up on your characters Feb 20th is when we present it again and we should try to run through a quick rehearsal because Jane is stepping in as Madame Clair Voyant.
Feb 7 theme- Catalogues
Chair-Jane welcomed everyone with a stack of magazines from her house. She mentioned the kind of catalogue that she thought each member would enjoy.
Toast annd Timer-George
Language enricher-Leo gave us the words catalog and catalogue. It was used many times throughout the meeting.
Educational spot light-Audrey reviewed all of the wonderful items in the toastmasters catalogue. She did a very lively presentation and encouraged members to purchase items with the toastmasters logo to improve our public relations and let everyone know about this great organization.
Speaker-Brent presented speech # 4 from his competent communicator manual. His speech title was "What I will be doing a lot of When I Retire" He spoke about his goals to become a great golpher. He spoke with confidence and enthusiasm for this sport.
Evaluator- Diane was very impressed with his speech and praised his use of humour and improved use of gestures and voice variations.
Table Topics was led by Keith. He passed around an envelope of Sears catague advertisements and challenged everyone to make a sale. Audrey won the trophy for her smooth talking sales pitch.
Wayne was quiz master and challenged us to remember all the important quotes of the evening!
Diane VP Public Relations.
Feb 7 theme- Catalogues
Chair-Jane welcomed everyone with a stack of magazines from her house. She mentioned the kind of catalogue that she thought each member would enjoy.
Toast annd Timer-George
Language enricher-Leo gave us the words catalog and catalogue. It was used many times throughout the meeting.
Educational spot light-Audrey reviewed all of the wonderful items in the toastmasters catalogue. She did a very lively presentation and encouraged members to purchase items with the toastmasters logo to improve our public relations and let everyone know about this great organization.
Speaker-Brent presented speech # 4 from his competent communicator manual. His speech title was "What I will be doing a lot of When I Retire" He spoke about his goals to become a great golpher. He spoke with confidence and enthusiasm for this sport.
Evaluator- Diane was very impressed with his speech and praised his use of humour and improved use of gestures and voice variations.
Table Topics was led by Keith. He passed around an envelope of Sears catague advertisements and challenged everyone to make a sale. Audrey won the trophy for her smooth talking sales pitch.
Wayne was quiz master and challenged us to remember all the important quotes of the evening!
Diane VP Public Relations.
January 31, 2008
January 31, 2008
Theme Fire and Ice
The last week of January ended with Fire and Ice. A small attendance with lots of warmth and sub zero temperatures prevailed throughout the evening. George Nichol did an excellent job on chair and began the evening with a Robert Frost poem on 'fire and ice'. We had two loyal toasts in the evening by Brent Jemmett and Elizabeth Coghlin ...way to go! Our word for the evening was 'brimstone' which was used by everyone. Jane gave an Educational Module on Gaining New Members is working towards getting another CL by June. Brent did a wonderful job on Table Topics and the winners were Audrey Orth and George Nichol. Next week's theme is Catalogues and the International and Evaluation Contest is fast approaching on Thursday February 21st. Lots of time for everyone to prepare a speech. Come on out and join in the fun at toastmasters! Remember the female gender is in the lead so far.
Till next week,Jane Stoltz
Theme Fire and Ice
The last week of January ended with Fire and Ice. A small attendance with lots of warmth and sub zero temperatures prevailed throughout the evening. George Nichol did an excellent job on chair and began the evening with a Robert Frost poem on 'fire and ice'. We had two loyal toasts in the evening by Brent Jemmett and Elizabeth Coghlin ...way to go! Our word for the evening was 'brimstone' which was used by everyone. Jane gave an Educational Module on Gaining New Members is working towards getting another CL by June. Brent did a wonderful job on Table Topics and the winners were Audrey Orth and George Nichol. Next week's theme is Catalogues and the International and Evaluation Contest is fast approaching on Thursday February 21st. Lots of time for everyone to prepare a speech. Come on out and join in the fun at toastmasters! Remember the female gender is in the lead so far.
Till next week,Jane Stoltz
Friday, January 25, 2008
January 24, 2008
Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
Date: January 24th, 2008, 7:15
Theme: “Poetry”
7.15 Call to Order ..............Jean
Chairperson ..................................Marie
Marie loves poetry and had written a short poem for every member as they were introduced throughout the meeting.
Keith presented Jean with her name tag and officially welcomed her to Linguists of Listowel.
Loyal Toast and Timer………Elizabeth read a poem celebrating Canada.
Language Enricher …George presented the word parsimony which means undue sparingness in the expenditure of money.
Literary Corner........Audrey read a selection of poetry from Robert Burns. Tomorrow is Robbie Burns Day and she wore a beautiful Scottish Kilt to set the mood.
Speaker........... Leo presented speech #6 on Vocal Variety from his Competent Communicator manual “When fear is all you hear”. Brian gave an excellent evaluation.
Tatiana was our guest speaker. She talked about her horse Ranger. She loves going for rides and caring for him. She will present this speech to her grade 5 class next week. Good luck.
Table Topics…..Diane challenged members to respond to a Grade 5 poetry test. Wayne won the award because of his quick wit and love of poetry.
General Evaluator……Keith was very pleased with the quality of this toastmasters meeting. Everyone was excited to welcome Elizabeth as a new member. She had taken Speechcraft course last spring.
Closing Remarks.....................Marie
The meeting closed with samples of Scottish oatmeal cookies and shortbread supplied by Audrey.
Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters
Club 9016
Date: January 17th, 2008, 7:15
Theme-Movies
Chair Jane had the meeting room set up to represent going to the movies. Everyone had a cup of freshly popped popcorn to snack on. She had a list of all the current movies and mentioned which movie each member would most likely want to see in the near future.
She welcome guests Marge and Dorothy from the Mount Forest Motivators.
Call to Order… Brent
Toast and Timer… George presented a toast to Canadian actors and especially John Candy. Dorothy… evaluated this advanced manual speech.
Language enricher… Leo challenged us with the French word Boniface which means owner of an inn. It was used 4 times during the meeting.
Speaker… Keith presented an advanced manual speech as he interviewed Brent about his love of sports. Marge evaluated
Speaker… Marie gave an excellent interpretive reading. Diane evaluated
Brian presented table topics by giving a movie name to one person to explain how well they liked the movie and then the next person had to tell everyone why they shouldn’t see it. Audrey won the Table Topics award.
My challenge to you is to remember who was quiz master and spoke for 2 min 38 sec.
General Evaluator was Audrey. She explained this role and how important it is to have immediate feedback with grow and glow points. She had lots of suggestions to help the meeting flow smoothly. She also complimented everyone on a job well done.
Jane closed the meeting with lots of movie quotes and quips.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
January 10, 2008
Hi Toastmaster Members: It was definitely a black and white meeting as one looked around the room on Thursday January 10th! Audrey Orth brought the meeting alive with her humour with a great introduction for the chair Marie McCutcheon. Wayne Stoltz gave a great toast to Canada. Diane Bender delighted us with a humorous reading on Holstein cattle. Marie chaired the meeting well and told members of her exerience on the farm with holstein calves.
Elizabeth Coghlin gave a terrific #4 speech entitled Prelude to a Kiss (2 more to go) and Jane Stoltz and Brent Jemmett role played in Speaking with Ease #1 speech from Interpersonal Communication.
George chaired Table Topics and presented the members with black and white photos. Members had to speak about the people in the picture on a situation that happened either before or after. Audrey Orth was the overall winner at Table Topics for the evening.
A round table evaluation was done for Elizabeth Coghlin and Brent Jemmett evaluated Jane's speech.
We are doing another Murder Mystery on Wednesday February 20th for the Atwood Lion's Club.Our club on Thursday February 21st is doing the Int'l and Evaluation Contest!Induction Ceremony is slated for next week!
Leo Brisbois is coming up to his number sixth speech...looking forward to hearing it!Our area and district governor will be coming to our club next week...get those speeches ready. One speech per month is recommended!The ladies are up 3 to 2 against the guys...way to go ladies!Till then,Jane
Elizabeth Coghlin gave a terrific #4 speech entitled Prelude to a Kiss (2 more to go) and Jane Stoltz and Brent Jemmett role played in Speaking with Ease #1 speech from Interpersonal Communication.
George chaired Table Topics and presented the members with black and white photos. Members had to speak about the people in the picture on a situation that happened either before or after. Audrey Orth was the overall winner at Table Topics for the evening.
A round table evaluation was done for Elizabeth Coghlin and Brent Jemmett evaluated Jane's speech.
We are doing another Murder Mystery on Wednesday February 20th for the Atwood Lion's Club.Our club on Thursday February 21st is doing the Int'l and Evaluation Contest!Induction Ceremony is slated for next week!
Leo Brisbois is coming up to his number sixth speech...looking forward to hearing it!Our area and district governor will be coming to our club next week...get those speeches ready. One speech per month is recommended!The ladies are up 3 to 2 against the guys...way to go ladies!Till then,Jane
January 3, 2008
Hi Everyone:What a great meeting last night to begin 2008!
Audrey Orth chaired the meeting very well with the Snowbirds theme. Everyone was named a snowbird and Audrey included some interesting facts on her selected birds. Marie McCutcheon was able to whisper out a great toast to Canada and successfully used one timer throughout the entire evening. George Nichol had an informative literary corner on Snowbirds (referring to people) and interesting migrating facts to the sunny south. Brent Jemmett entertained us with his literary corner with Casey at the Bat. Keith Stoltz had the rare opportunity to be interviewed by Opera Winfield last night on his latest website Foodkm.com. Leo Brisbois gave an informative talk on can you hear me?..although most of us had a difficult time hearing him!Jane Stoltz presented Table Topics with members taking a puff ball soaked in a mystery solution and how that smell brought back memories from their childhood.Both Diane Bender and Wayne Stoltz gave excellent evaluations to our speakers last evening. Brent Jemmett was the Table Topics winner.The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. with some great treats from Marie. Thank you.P.S. Marie, I have your container and will bring back next week. Please help out Marie on next week's agenda and volunteer for a role for Thursday January 10th. Take care,JaneP.S. We had 3 guests out...so the men are ahead winning 2 to 1 over the females!
Audrey Orth chaired the meeting very well with the Snowbirds theme. Everyone was named a snowbird and Audrey included some interesting facts on her selected birds. Marie McCutcheon was able to whisper out a great toast to Canada and successfully used one timer throughout the entire evening. George Nichol had an informative literary corner on Snowbirds (referring to people) and interesting migrating facts to the sunny south. Brent Jemmett entertained us with his literary corner with Casey at the Bat. Keith Stoltz had the rare opportunity to be interviewed by Opera Winfield last night on his latest website Foodkm.com. Leo Brisbois gave an informative talk on can you hear me?..although most of us had a difficult time hearing him!Jane Stoltz presented Table Topics with members taking a puff ball soaked in a mystery solution and how that smell brought back memories from their childhood.Both Diane Bender and Wayne Stoltz gave excellent evaluations to our speakers last evening. Brent Jemmett was the Table Topics winner.The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. with some great treats from Marie. Thank you.P.S. Marie, I have your container and will bring back next week. Please help out Marie on next week's agenda and volunteer for a role for Thursday January 10th. Take care,JaneP.S. We had 3 guests out...so the men are ahead winning 2 to 1 over the females!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
December 13, 2007
December 13, 2007
Linguists of Listowel met at the St. Pauls Lutheran Church for their annual Christmas potluck dinner and Awards night.
Western Division Governor Al and Area 18 Governor Marge were welcomed to this meeting by President Jane.
Leo called the meeting to order. President Jane welcomed members and guests. Audrey said grace before everyone enjoyed a delicious supper. Jane presented awards to everyone. She said that all members had worked hard at accomplishing their goals during the past year. VP membership Keith presented certificates to new members Wayne and Brent. Jean was absent for this meeting.
Diane gave an after dinner humorous speech " It all depends on how you look at it."
She emphasized that every day you should try to find humour in the situations you find yourself in.
Brian gave his speech entitled "Culture Shock". He has travelled abroad and found himself in many humorous situations. 
Marie McCutcheon was gift master. All members enjoyed swiping gifts from fellow toastmasters and explaining why they should be able to keep the gift of their choice.
December 6, 2007
Theme: Bring a Friend
Marie called the meeting to order and introduced chairperson Keith. All guests were introduced and welcomed to toastmasters, Leo gave the loyal toast to Canada. Diane was language enricher and presented two words amicable and amiable.
George presented literary corner with a Christmas reading.
Jean gave her speech # 4"Life is short so wear your party pants". She has a wonderful sense of humour. Jane evaluated.
Audrey challenged everyone to give a one minute table topic from a photograph.
Brent was quizmaster. Chairperson Keith closed this very enjoyable meeting.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
December 3 2007
Western Division Officer Phase 11 training took place December 1, 2007 in Hanover. Event Coordinator was Diane O'Brien. Keith and Jane Stoltz and Diane Bender represented the Linguists of Listowel. Western Division Govervnor Al Seawright welcomed everyone, and Bill Bienna challenged everyone to get the most our of toastmasters and to spread the word about our excellent programs. Guest speaker Merri McCartney is a professional speaker, author and teacher. She is also a member of Kincardin To the Point Toastmasters club. She gave a motivational speech challenging everyone to make the most out of their life. Dare to step out and take a risk.
Keith led the treasurers officer training and Diane led the Public Relations officer training. This was followed by a delicious lunch. Workshops were enjoyed in the afternoon and everything was wrapped up by 3:15 pm. Many people won door prizes and everyone enjoyed their day.
November 29, 2007 Linguists of Listowel met at the St Pauls Lutheran church at 7:15 pm. The theme was "Shopping". Chairperson Marie McCutcheon enjoyed that theme! Wayne Stoltz gave the Loyal Toast to Canada. Diane Bender challenged everyone to use the word Propitious during the evening. It means friendly, amicable, favorable circumstances. It was used over a dozen times. For literary corner Keith Stoltz read a Country Guide christmas list of TECH toys. There was certainly something for everyone on his list. Leo Brisebois presented an excellent speech - "Handling Change". Jane Stoltz evaluated it with lots of glow points. Jean Vander Straeten challenged everyone to wear a hat explaining who you are and what you are. Wayne Stoltz won the Table topics award.
Jane Stoltz conducted a brief executive meeting.
Here's a few pictures of activities that Linguists of Listowel have been involved in during the fall of 2007
George and Marilyn Nichol and Ron and Diane Bender went to the fall conference in Deerhurst on Nov 9-11th. George proudly carried our banner in the Saturday Morning Parade of Banners.
Sept 13, 2007 Humorous and Table Topics Contestants
Al Mann, Diane Bender, George Nichol, Audrey Orth, Jane Stoltz, Gary Elg
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Speechcraft: September 20, 2007
Press Release
For immediate Release
Contact person Diane Bender 519 343-2880 VP Public Relations Toastmasters
Public speaking is considered one of man’s greatest fears. The Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters club is presenting a six session SPEECHCRAFT workshop as a means of helping people improve their skills and to reduce their fears of public speaking.
Successful speakers convey confidence, credibility, and enthusiasm when they make presentations. Whether in training new employees, giving presentations or conducting interviews, enhanced communication skills are invaluable. Many people who were once shy and timid in front of a group have come away with confidence and strength they didn't know they had.
The Linguists of Listowel club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which each individual has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Open to the general public, the program begins September 20, 2007. The fee is $30 per person. Class size is limited so interested people are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible.
For registration information please call Diane at 519-343-2880, Marie at 519-887-6419 or Keith at 519-291-1656.
For immediate Release
Contact person Diane Bender 519 343-2880 VP Public Relations Toastmasters
Public speaking is considered one of man’s greatest fears. The Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters club is presenting a six session SPEECHCRAFT workshop as a means of helping people improve their skills and to reduce their fears of public speaking.
Successful speakers convey confidence, credibility, and enthusiasm when they make presentations. Whether in training new employees, giving presentations or conducting interviews, enhanced communication skills are invaluable. Many people who were once shy and timid in front of a group have come away with confidence and strength they didn't know they had.
The Linguists of Listowel club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which each individual has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Open to the general public, the program begins September 20, 2007. The fee is $30 per person. Class size is limited so interested people are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible.
For registration information please call Diane at 519-343-2880, Marie at 519-887-6419 or Keith at 519-291-1656.
August 23, 2007
Linguists of Listowel
Theme: Dog Days of Summer"
George welcomed all members and guests and called the meeting to order. He reviewed the agenda. In his opening comment he mentioned that the dog days of summer are the hot and sultry days between July 3 and August 11. Audrey presented the loyal toast to Canada. Diane read a humorous article about taking a road trip with your family in the heat of the summer.
Marie wrote play and Jane and Keith volunteered to act out the actions and sound effects. Everyone felt it was worthy of an academy performance nomination.
Keith led table topics, with everyone taking an article out of a basket and then having to comment on what their neighbour picked out. Jane was general evaluator and had lots of glow points for this summer meeting.
We had a fun night at George and Marilyn's beautiful house, a show stopper indeed and the dessert was out of this world.
Business meeting followed.
Linguists of Listowel Humorous and table topics competition Sept 13, 2007.
Speechcraft September 20, 2007.
Area 18 contest is October 2, 2007 in Clinton.
Division contest is October 19, 2007 in Listowel.
Murder mystery is November 17, 2007 if we have enough members available.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Linguists of Listowel
August 9, 2007
Tall Tales Contest:
From left- Marie McCutcheon First; George Nichol Second; Diane Bender and Audrey Orth.
August 9, 2007- the Tales were tall and very funny. We heard about a Big Foot sighting from George, Bumper Boating from Diane Bender, Magical Doors from Marie and a Marketing plan to sell weeds by Audrey Orth. Dorothy Reid, Mount Forest Motivators presented her prize winning speech where she was knighted by the Queen! Marge and Al Seawright were counters and Marge presented the award certificates to the winners.
The Humorous Speech Contest will be held September 13, 2007 where Linguists of Listowel will also be celebrating their 15th anniversary.
Toastmasters are offering a six week Speechcraft course beginning Thursday, September 20, 2007 to October 25, 2007.
This will be followed by a youth leadership class for grades 7-8 from November 1, 2007 to Dec 6, 2007.
Speechcraft is designed to help people become better speakers in the workplace as well as in the public sector. It offers participants the opportunity to gain confidence as a presenter, a speaker and to apply their leadership skills to their job and personal life.
If anyone has the need or desire to learn these skills, contact Diane 519 343-2880, Jane 519 291-1656, Marie 519 887-6419 or George 519 291-6806.
Effective communication depends on self- confidence, education, and practice. This is a life- long journey. Get started with Speechcraft today.
August 9, 2007
Tall Tales Contest:
From left- Marie McCutcheon First; George Nichol Second; Diane Bender and Audrey Orth.
August 9, 2007- the Tales were tall and very funny. We heard about a Big Foot sighting from George, Bumper Boating from Diane Bender, Magical Doors from Marie and a Marketing plan to sell weeds by Audrey Orth. Dorothy Reid, Mount Forest Motivators presented her prize winning speech where she was knighted by the Queen! Marge and Al Seawright were counters and Marge presented the award certificates to the winners.
The Humorous Speech Contest will be held September 13, 2007 where Linguists of Listowel will also be celebrating their 15th anniversary.
Toastmasters are offering a six week Speechcraft course beginning Thursday, September 20, 2007 to October 25, 2007.
This will be followed by a youth leadership class for grades 7-8 from November 1, 2007 to Dec 6, 2007.
Speechcraft is designed to help people become better speakers in the workplace as well as in the public sector. It offers participants the opportunity to gain confidence as a presenter, a speaker and to apply their leadership skills to their job and personal life.
If anyone has the need or desire to learn these skills, contact Diane 519 343-2880, Jane 519 291-1656, Marie 519 887-6419 or George 519 291-6806.
Effective communication depends on self- confidence, education, and practice. This is a life- long journey. Get started with Speechcraft today.
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