Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
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June 4, 2009
Theme “ Relationships ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Al Seawright
3 min Welcome…………………..George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………...Keith McCluskie
1-2 min Language Enricher …..…..…Diane Bender: “ sui generis” is an adjective meaning unique or peculiar. It was used 6 times during the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Marie McCutcheon
5-7 min Jane Stoltz $ Competent Communicator Manual
What is your relationship with the Competent Leader Manual?
15 min Table Topics………………Brian Camacho asked people to draw a name from an envelope and explain why you would like to go on a date with this person. The winner of the Camacho Man Dating Service was Keith M.
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Leo Brisebois
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………Heidi Menzi
3-4 min General Evaluator………….. Marge Seawright
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol
Report of Saturday May 30th New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover……Diane Bender
Last week Mentors were assigned.
Brent will be mentor for Jessica
Brian will be mentor for Bill
Keith will be mentor for Felix
June 18, 2009 Executive meeting after regular meeting. Present Executive can summarize what they have accomplished for the year and help the new executive be prepared to carry on the work of the Linguists of Listowel.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
May 28, 2009
Theme “Sun Fun”
7:14 Call to order………………...
3 min Welcome…………………...Keith Stoltz
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Wayne Stoltz
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Heidi Menzi used the word swimmingly.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………... Jane Stoltz
5-7 min Brian Camacho management speech#1
3-5 min Jean Van Der Straeten Interpretive Reading #2 Interpreting Poetry
6-8 min George Nichol Interpretive Reading #2 Interpreting Poetry
15 min Table Topics………………Keith Stoltz began a continuous story that kept building with each participant.
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Marie McCutcheon
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Brent Jemmett
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Jessica Kelly
New member induction ceremony by VP membership Jean van Der Straeten
Jessica Kelly, Felix Weber, Bill Huether
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers. Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks................................Keith Stoltz
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Snacks: Jane
Theme “Sun Fun”
7:14 Call to order………………...
3 min Welcome…………………...Keith Stoltz
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Wayne Stoltz
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Heidi Menzi used the word swimmingly.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………... Jane Stoltz
5-7 min Brian Camacho management speech#1
3-5 min Jean Van Der Straeten Interpretive Reading #2 Interpreting Poetry
6-8 min George Nichol Interpretive Reading #2 Interpreting Poetry
15 min Table Topics………………Keith Stoltz began a continuous story that kept building with each participant.
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Marie McCutcheon
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Brent Jemmett
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Jessica Kelly
New member induction ceremony by VP membership Jean van Der Straeten
Jessica Kelly, Felix Weber, Bill Huether
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers. Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks................................Keith Stoltz
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Snacks: Jane
Thursday, May 21, 2009
May 21, 2009
May 21, 2009
Theme “ Modes of Travel ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Brian Camacho
3 min Welcome…………………... George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions Richard Boertien and Felix Weber who joined the Linguists of Listowel tonight.
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Brian Camacho
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Keith McCluskie chose the word senescent it is and adjective and means growing old and aging. It was used 8 times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………... Keith Stoltz read an article about motorcycles since they are his favourite mode of transportation.
5-7 min Brent Jemmett #2 Special occasion manual. He spoke in praise of Terry Fox and named a street Terry Fox Way in his honour.
3-5 min Jean Van Der Straeten #1 Interpretive Reading Manual
5-7 min Jane Stoltz #4 CC manual - Value of Gestures. “Paint by Numbers or contract out” was her speech title.
15 min Table Topics………………Heidi Menzi passed around an envelope with topics like My favorite music or my favorite nursery rhyme. Guest Richard Boertien won the trophy!
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Diane Bender
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Jessica Kelly
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….Felix Weber
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters. Diane reported that she has completed the youth leadership at the Youth for Christ Nexus program. They had a debate with 4 students “Lingerie Football is good for women!”
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ..Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks................................ George Nichol
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Snacks: Heidi
11 members and one guest.
Theme “ Modes of Travel ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Brian Camacho
3 min Welcome…………………... George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions Richard Boertien and Felix Weber who joined the Linguists of Listowel tonight.
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Brian Camacho
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Keith McCluskie chose the word senescent it is and adjective and means growing old and aging. It was used 8 times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………... Keith Stoltz read an article about motorcycles since they are his favourite mode of transportation.
5-7 min Brent Jemmett #2 Special occasion manual. He spoke in praise of Terry Fox and named a street Terry Fox Way in his honour.
3-5 min Jean Van Der Straeten #1 Interpretive Reading Manual
5-7 min Jane Stoltz #4 CC manual - Value of Gestures. “Paint by Numbers or contract out” was her speech title.
15 min Table Topics………………Heidi Menzi passed around an envelope with topics like My favorite music or my favorite nursery rhyme. Guest Richard Boertien won the trophy!
10 min Break
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Diane Bender
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Jessica Kelly
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….Felix Weber
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters. Diane reported that she has completed the youth leadership at the Youth for Christ Nexus program. They had a debate with 4 students “Lingerie Football is good for women!”
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ..Marge Seawright
9:00 Closing Remarks................................ George Nichol
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Snacks: Heidi
11 members and one guest.
Debate 2009
Keith keeps the contestants on time during the debate.
Leo, Brent and Heidi plan a strong case.
Jane Audrey and Felix plan their strategies.“The Great Debate”
Presented by:
Linquists of Listowel
May 14, 2009
7:15 PM Call to Order ……………………Sargeant at Arms
Debate Moderator ……………….Diane Bender
7:20 Toast and timer……………..Brent Jemmett
Introduction of Guests….Felix Weber joined us this evening
7:22 Review of Agenda:
7:25 Introduction of Chief Judge by Moderator
7:27 Review of Debate Rules
7:30 Introduction of Debate Teams by Moderator
Affirmative Team: Leo, Keith, Felix
Negative Team: Heidi, Jane, George
7:35 Team preparation to decide tactics
7:40 Debate #1 A Man’s Place is in the Kitchen
7:55 Judges Results Audrey explained how the affirmative team won.
8:00 ----------Refreshment Break----------------------------
8:10 Call to Order: Moderator………Diane
Affirmative Team Felix Jane and Audrey
Negative Team Heidi Brent and Leo
8:15 Debate #2 A bath is better than a shower
8:30 Judges Results ……George chose the affirmative team.
8:35 Debate Contestant Interviews…..Diane
8:40 Award Ceremony & Photographs
Timers Report
8:50 Comments from our Guests
9:00 Review of next week’s agenda:
Comments for the Good of Toastmasters
9:15 Meeting Adjourned
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Congratulations to the new Executive for 2009 to 2010Back Row Keith McCluskie, George Nichol, Brent Jemmett, Jane Stoltz
Front Row Jessica Kelly, Diane Bender, Heidi Menzi
Jean Van Der Straeten Speech #5 Accepting an AwardDiane Bender #2 Speaking to Entertain
May 7, 2009
Theme “Elections and Vacations”
3 min Welcome…………………... George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions Felix Weber
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Keith Stoltz
10 min Election of Officers Nomination Report by Diane Bender
1-2 min Language Enricher ….Brent Jemmett gave us the word Resible meaning capable of laughter and exciting.
5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten ..Special Occasion Speeches – #5 Accepting an award.
15-20 min Diane Bender Advanced manual The Professional Speaker #2 Speaking to entertain.
15 min Table Topics……President George challenged members to speak for two minutes on the executive position that they drew out of an envelope. Audrey Orth was the winner.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator……Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator……Brent Jemmett
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
Quiz Master ………………………..Jessica Kelly
1-2 min General Evaluator………………Audrey Orth
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25
9:00 Closing Remarks................................ George Nichol
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Slate of officers for 2009- 2010.
Past President ………….George Nichol
President……………….Diane Bender
VP Education…………..Jane Stoltz
VP Membership………..Keith McCluskie
VP Public Relations…….Brian Camacho
Treasurer……………….Brent Jemmett
Secretary………………..Jessica Kelly
Sargeant at Arms ……….Heidi Menzi
Theme “Elections and Vacations”
3 min Welcome…………………... George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions Felix Weber
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Keith Stoltz
10 min Election of Officers Nomination Report by Diane Bender
1-2 min Language Enricher ….Brent Jemmett gave us the word Resible meaning capable of laughter and exciting.
5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten ..Special Occasion Speeches – #5 Accepting an award.
15-20 min Diane Bender Advanced manual The Professional Speaker #2 Speaking to entertain.
15 min Table Topics……President George challenged members to speak for two minutes on the executive position that they drew out of an envelope. Audrey Orth was the winner.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator……Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator……Brent Jemmett
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
Quiz Master ………………………..Jessica Kelly
1-2 min General Evaluator………………Audrey Orth
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25
9:00 Closing Remarks................................ George Nichol
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Slate of officers for 2009- 2010.
Past President ………….George Nichol
President……………….Diane Bender
VP Education…………..Jane Stoltz
VP Membership………..Keith McCluskie
VP Public Relations…….Brian Camacho
Treasurer……………….Brent Jemmett
Secretary………………..Jessica Kelly
Sargeant at Arms ……….Heidi Menzi
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
April 23, 2009
Theme “ First Cars ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Keith Stoltz
3 min Welcome…………………...Brent Jemmett
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Diane Bender
1-2 min Language Enricher ………….Audrey Orth “Conniption”
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Jessica Kelly on Food myths according to the internet!
5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten Special Occasion #4
13 min Area Governor Jane Stoltz presented information on executive positions.
15 min Table Topics……Brian Camacho passed around pictures of assorted cars and members needed to explain why they needed it. Jessica Kelly won the car of her dreams.
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Leo Brisebois
1-3 min Reports: table topics winner -Jessica Kelly
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………George Nichol
1-2 min General Evaluator………………….Keith Stoltz
Election of Officers May 7
Awards Banquet June 25
9:00 Closing Remarks.................................Brent Jemmett
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Theme “ First Cars ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Keith Stoltz
3 min Welcome…………………...Brent Jemmett
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Diane Bender
1-2 min Language Enricher ………….Audrey Orth “Conniption”
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Jessica Kelly on Food myths according to the internet!
5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten Special Occasion #4
13 min Area Governor Jane Stoltz presented information on executive positions.
15 min Table Topics……Brian Camacho passed around pictures of assorted cars and members needed to explain why they needed it. Jessica Kelly won the car of her dreams.
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Leo Brisebois
1-3 min Reports: table topics winner -Jessica Kelly
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………George Nichol
1-2 min General Evaluator………………….Keith Stoltz
Election of Officers May 7
Awards Banquet June 25
9:00 Closing Remarks.................................Brent Jemmett
Saturday May 30th is New Officer Training at the Grace United Church in Hanover. Time: 9 - noon, lunch, 1-3 art of evaluation workshop.
Linguists of Listowel
April 16, 2009
Theme “ Garage Sales ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Audrey Orth
3 min Welcome…………………...Brian Camacho
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes……………
2 min Loyal Toast………………..Jessica Kelly
and Timer……… …………Brent Jemmett
1-2 min Language Enricher …………. Brian Camacho
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Brent Jemmett
5-7 min Jane Stoltz #9 Persuade with Power CC manual
5-7 min Heidi Menzi CC Manual Wild Horses
15 min Table Topics………………Keith Stoltz
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………Audrey evaluated Jane
2-3 min Evaluator………Marie evaluated Heidi
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics winner Jessica Kelly
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………Jessica Kelly
1-2 min General Evaluator………………….Wayne Stoltz
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks.................................Brian Camacho
April 9, 2009
Linguists of Listowel met at the St Paul's Lutheran Church Basement since it was Maundy Thursday Services in the church hall. With only six people present, members improvised with several Off the Cuff Speeches.
Theme “ Garage Sales ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Audrey Orth
3 min Welcome…………………...Brian Camacho
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes……………
2 min Loyal Toast………………..Jessica Kelly
and Timer……… …………Brent Jemmett
1-2 min Language Enricher …………. Brian Camacho
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Brent Jemmett
5-7 min Jane Stoltz #9 Persuade with Power CC manual
5-7 min Heidi Menzi CC Manual Wild Horses
15 min Table Topics………………Keith Stoltz
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………Audrey evaluated Jane
2-3 min Evaluator………Marie evaluated Heidi
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics winner Jessica Kelly
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………Jessica Kelly
1-2 min General Evaluator………………….Wayne Stoltz
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks.................................Brian Camacho
April 9, 2009
Linguists of Listowel met at the St Paul's Lutheran Church Basement since it was Maundy Thursday Services in the church hall. With only six people present, members improvised with several Off the Cuff Speeches.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
March 26, 2009
OPEN HOUSE
Theme “ Wishes ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Diane Bender
3 min Welcome…………………... Brian Camacho
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
Guests were Todd and Bessie.
2 min Agenda changes…………… Brian Camacho
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……… George Nichol
1-2 min Language Enricher ………….Leo Brisebois “Tumult” it is a noun and means a confusion of voices and sounds. It was used 6 times.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Jessica Kelly read a short story on achieving your childhood dreams.
Speechcraft Speaker
3-5 min Jon Janssens completed his final speechcraft speech. “Pro athletes gone wild”
5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten Special Occassions advanced Manual
‘Speaking in Praise” The title of her speech was
‘My big Sisters’ 55th Birthday”.
5-7 min Jane Stoltz presented speech #3 from her second cc manual. “The race with a $62000 purse.”
15 min Table Topics………………Brent Jemmett passed around pictures and encouraged members to share a wish. Todd won the trophy.
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min Evaluator Keith McCluskie
1-2 min Evaluator Jon Janssens
1-2 min Evaluator Audrey Orth
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………Diane Bender
Keith Stoltz presented Jon Janssens with his speechcraft certificate.
1-2 min General Evaluator………………….Keith Stoltz
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Jane Stoltz presented toastmaster pins to Leo and Jean for completing their CC manual and one to Diane Bender for completing the competent leader.
Coordinator Diane reported that the first session of youth leadership at the Youth for Christ alternative high school had been educational and fun. The next session is April 6, 2009. Audrey Orth is assistant coordinator. Marge Seawright brought greetings from Western Division and invited members to attend the competition April 3, 2009.
9:00 Closing Remarks.................................Brian Camacho
Snacks………………………………………Jane, Brent
Absent: Heidi, Wayne, Allan
OPEN HOUSE
Theme “ Wishes ”
7:14 Call to order………………...Diane Bender
3 min Welcome…………………... Brian Camacho
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
Guests were Todd and Bessie.
2 min Agenda changes…………… Brian Camacho
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……… George Nichol
1-2 min Language Enricher ………….Leo Brisebois “Tumult” it is a noun and means a confusion of voices and sounds. It was used 6 times.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Jessica Kelly read a short story on achieving your childhood dreams.
Speechcraft Speaker
3-5 min Jon Janssens completed his final speechcraft speech. “Pro athletes gone wild”
5-7 min Jean Van Der Straeten Special Occassions advanced Manual
‘Speaking in Praise” The title of her speech was
‘My big Sisters’ 55th Birthday”.
5-7 min Jane Stoltz presented speech #3 from her second cc manual. “The race with a $62000 purse.”
15 min Table Topics………………Brent Jemmett passed around pictures and encouraged members to share a wish. Todd won the trophy.
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min Evaluator Keith McCluskie
1-2 min Evaluator Jon Janssens
1-2 min Evaluator Audrey Orth
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………Diane Bender
Keith Stoltz presented Jon Janssens with his speechcraft certificate.
1-2 min General Evaluator………………….Keith Stoltz
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
Jane Stoltz presented toastmaster pins to Leo and Jean for completing their CC manual and one to Diane Bender for completing the competent leader.
Coordinator Diane reported that the first session of youth leadership at the Youth for Christ alternative high school had been educational and fun. The next session is April 6, 2009. Audrey Orth is assistant coordinator. Marge Seawright brought greetings from Western Division and invited members to attend the competition April 3, 2009.
9:00 Closing Remarks.................................Brian Camacho
Snacks………………………………………Jane, Brent
Absent: Heidi, Wayne, Allan
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
March 12, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 8 out of 6
Theme “ Paddyfest ”
7:14 Call to order………………..Wayne Stoltz
3 min Welcome………………….. Brian Camacho
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes…………… Brian Camacho
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……. Brent Jemmett
2 min Language Enricher ………….Heidi Menzi "Illustrious" used 7 times.
4-5 min DCP program update………George Nichol
1 min Bill introduces Jon.
3-5 min Jon
1 min Members give written feedback.
1 min Jon introduces Jessica.
3-5 min Jessica
1 min Members give written feedback
1 min Jessica introduces Bill.
3-5 min Bill
1 min Members give written feedback
15 min Table Topics…………………Jean Van Der Straeten "Paddyfest experiences"
Winner Keith McCluskie.
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min 1st Evaluator Bill
1-2 min 2nd Evaluator Jessica
1-2 min 3rd Evaluator Jon
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………. Jane Stoltz
1 min Presentation of Speechcraft certificate to Jessica and Bill… Keith Stoltz
2-3 min General Evaluator…………………………..Audrey Orth
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Brian Camacho.
Snacks………………………………………Jean Van Der Straeten
Absent Leo Allan Marg and Al
March 26, 2009 will be our open house.
Mt. Forest is having their Open House on March 24th at Coffee Cultures in Mount Forest on March 24th. Love to have you be part of the fun. Caroline.
March 19 Area competitions Harriston
Keith M and Jean attended mental Flexability workshop in Kitchener
Speechcraft meeting 8 out of 6
Theme “ Paddyfest ”
7:14 Call to order………………..Wayne Stoltz
3 min Welcome………………….. Brian Camacho
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes…………… Brian Camacho
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……. Brent Jemmett
2 min Language Enricher ………….Heidi Menzi "Illustrious" used 7 times.
4-5 min DCP program update………George Nichol
1 min Bill introduces Jon.
3-5 min Jon
1 min Members give written feedback.
1 min Jon introduces Jessica.
3-5 min Jessica
1 min Members give written feedback
1 min Jessica introduces Bill.
3-5 min Bill
1 min Members give written feedback
15 min Table Topics…………………Jean Van Der Straeten "Paddyfest experiences"
Winner Keith McCluskie.
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min 1st Evaluator Bill
1-2 min 2nd Evaluator Jessica
1-2 min 3rd Evaluator Jon
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………. Jane Stoltz
1 min Presentation of Speechcraft certificate to Jessica and Bill… Keith Stoltz
2-3 min General Evaluator…………………………..Audrey Orth
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Brian Camacho.
Snacks………………………………………Jean Van Der Straeten
Absent Leo Allan Marg and Al
March 26, 2009 will be our open house.
Mt. Forest is having their Open House on March 24th at Coffee Cultures in Mount Forest on March 24th. Love to have you be part of the fun. Caroline.
March 19 Area competitions Harriston
Keith M and Jean attended mental Flexability workshop in Kitchener
Friday, March 06, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
March 5, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 7 out of 6
Theme “ Family Pets ”
7:14 Call to order………………..Wayne Stoltz
3 min Welcome………………….. Keith Stoltz
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes…………… Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……. Audrey Orth
2 min Language Enricher ………….George Nichol presented the word Burble It was used five times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……….Jane Stoltz
1 min Jessica introduces Jon.
3-5 min Jon
1 min Members give written feedback.
1 min Jon introduces Jessica.
3-5 min Jessica
1 min Members give written feedback
10- 12 min Speaker Advanced Manual Speeches by Management #3….Leo Brisebois
1 min Members give written feedback
15 min Table Topics…………………Brian Camacho
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min 1st Evaluator Jean
1-2 min 2nd Evaluator Diane
1-2 min 3rd Evaluator Jessica
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………. Brent Jemmett
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Diane Bender
Absent Heidi, Al and Marge
A short executive meeting was held. March 26, 2009 will be our openhouse.
March 19 Area competitions Harriston
Wednesday March 11th: Mental Flexibility
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday April 6th: The Art of Effective Evaluation
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Cost is $5.00 per person on the above programs
They are held at the Kitchener Public Library
Hamblin East Boardroom
85 Queen St N, Kitchener
Please contact Melanee Jessup at 519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com or Allan Seawright @ alamar@wightman.ca to register.
Speechcraft meeting 7 out of 6
Theme “ Family Pets ”
7:14 Call to order………………..Wayne Stoltz
3 min Welcome………………….. Keith Stoltz
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes…………… Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……. Audrey Orth
2 min Language Enricher ………….George Nichol presented the word Burble It was used five times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……….Jane Stoltz
1 min Jessica introduces Jon.
3-5 min Jon
1 min Members give written feedback.
1 min Jon introduces Jessica.
3-5 min Jessica
1 min Members give written feedback
10- 12 min Speaker Advanced Manual Speeches by Management #3….Leo Brisebois
1 min Members give written feedback
15 min Table Topics…………………Brian Camacho
Speech Evaluations
1-2 min 1st Evaluator Jean
1-2 min 2nd Evaluator Diane
1-2 min 3rd Evaluator Jessica
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
1-2 min Quizmaster…………………………. Brent Jemmett
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Diane Bender
Absent Heidi, Al and Marge
A short executive meeting was held. March 26, 2009 will be our openhouse.
March 19 Area competitions Harriston
Wednesday March 11th: Mental Flexibility
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday April 6th: The Art of Effective Evaluation
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Cost is $5.00 per person on the above programs
They are held at the Kitchener Public Library
Hamblin East Boardroom
85 Queen St N, Kitchener
Please contact Melanee Jessup at 519-578-2887 or ed.ambassador.divw@gmail.com or Allan Seawright @ alamar@wightman.ca to register.
Linguists of Listowel
International Speech Contestants Allan, Diane, Leo and Brent
Evaluation contestants Brian, Diane, George and Keith M.Linguists of Listowel International and Evaluation Contest February 26, 2009
Thanks to Keith Stoltz for chairing the contest. Congratulations to the Linguists of Listowel participants for captivating the audience with their entertaining, enlightening and enriching speeches
Congratulations to the contestants Diane, Leo, Brent and Allan for participating in the International speech contest.
1st place--- Diane Bender
2nd place---Allan Mann
Congratulations to the contestants in the Evaluation Contest: Keith M, Diane, Wayne, Brian and George.
1st place---Brian Camacho
2nd place---Diane Bender
3rd place---Keith McCluskie
1st and 2nd place winners will be competing in the Area 66 contest on March 19th in Harriston.
Thanks to the judges, guests and a special thankyou to our Target Speaker: John Snowden for a very inspirational speech.
Congratulations to the contestants Diane, Leo, Brent and Allan for participating in the International speech contest.
1st place--- Diane Bender
2nd place---Allan Mann
Congratulations to the contestants in the Evaluation Contest: Keith M, Diane, Wayne, Brian and George.
1st place---Brian Camacho
2nd place---Diane Bender
3rd place---Keith McCluskie
1st and 2nd place winners will be competing in the Area 66 contest on March 19th in Harriston.
Thanks to the judges, guests and a special thankyou to our Target Speaker: John Snowden for a very inspirational speech.
February 19, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 6 out of 6
Theme “ Numbers ”
7:14
3 min Welcome………………. Keith Stoltz
Speechcraft meeting 6 out of 6
Theme “ Numbers ”
7:14
3 min Welcome………………. Keith Stoltz
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes……….. Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer Jane Stoltz
2 min Language Enricher ………….Keith McCluskie "elocution"
.
1 min Audrey introduces Bill.
3-5 min Bill “The night the lights went out”
1 min Members give written feedback.
15 min Table Topics…………………Brent Jemmett
2 min Agenda changes……….. Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer Jane Stoltz
2 min Language Enricher ………….Keith McCluskie "elocution"
.
1 min Audrey introduces Bill.
3-5 min Bill “The night the lights went out”
1 min Members give written feedback.
15 min Table Topics…………………Brent Jemmett
Winner was Wayne
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Audrey will evaluate Bill.
2 min Bill Huether evaluates Leo Brisebois
2 min
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Audrey Orth
It was a very stormy night.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Audrey will evaluate Bill.
2 min Bill Huether evaluates Leo Brisebois
2 min
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Audrey Orth
It was a very stormy night.
Absent: Jon and Jessica, Diane, Jean, Marie, Brian, Marge and Al
Speech Contest Feb 26, 2009.
Speech Contest Feb 26, 2009.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
February 12, 2009
Speechcraft meeting 5 out of 6
Theme “ Food ”
7:14
2 min Call to Order……………Road Kill Cafe
3 min Welcome………………. Keith Stoltz
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes……….. Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer............Brent
2 min Language Enricher ………….Brian gave the word Mendacious, which means lying or deceitful. It was used 9 times during the meeting.
3 min Literary Corner………………Jane Stoltz read from a 1938 Boston Cookbook
1 min Keith M introduced Bill.
3-5 min Bill
1 min Members give written feedback.
15 min Table Topics……………………Diane Bender passed around pictures of fruits and vegetables. Bill won the trophy.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Allan Mann evaluated Bill.
5-7 min Educational Module Vocal Variety…………..Audrey Orth
2 min Discussion on next week’s homework
2 min Quiz master………………………….Leo
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Diane Bender
Absent: George, Jon and Jessica
Speechcraft meeting 5 out of 6
Theme “ Food ”
7:14
2 min Call to Order……………Road Kill Cafe
3 min Welcome………………. Keith Stoltz
5 min Speechcrafter and guest introductions
2 min Agenda changes……….. Keith Stoltz
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer............Brent
2 min Language Enricher ………….Brian gave the word Mendacious, which means lying or deceitful. It was used 9 times during the meeting.
3 min Literary Corner………………Jane Stoltz read from a 1938 Boston Cookbook
1 min Keith M introduced Bill.
3-5 min Bill
1 min Members give written feedback.
15 min Table Topics……………………Diane Bender passed around pictures of fruits and vegetables. Bill won the trophy.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Allan Mann evaluated Bill.
5-7 min Educational Module Vocal Variety…………..Audrey Orth
2 min Discussion on next week’s homework
2 min Quiz master………………………….Leo
3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
5 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters and Speechcrafters
9:00 Closing Remarks..................................Keith Stoltz.
Snacks………………………………………Diane Bender
Absent: George, Jon and Jessica
Linguists of Listowel
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
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
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
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