Words from our speechcraft coordinator after our exciting meeting on October 8, 2009
Hello Toastmasters and Speechcrafters:
What a spectacular meeting last evening, lots of laughs & tears throughout the entire meeting!
The content by Speechcrafters had a variety of interesting topics that were both stimulating and knowledgeable.
Sylvia complained about her 6 day school week growing up and in the end becoming bilingual in both English and Polish. Vanessa spoke about growing up in Bubble Town, moving away and returning to her Bubble home town routes. Matt was most passionate about preserving the family farm and encouraging consumers to shop locally. Rich spoke about doing it right the first time and take your time to get a project done correctly with pride and soak up the positive comments. Susan spoke about the frustrations of modern technology, exactly why do you need 3 remotes, when 1 should do the trick. Royden spoke passionately about encouraging people to take the time to visit people who have incurable diseases. It only takes a smile to brighten one's day!
Thank you for the most delicious treats supplied by Leo & Brent.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend and see everyone next Thursday evening!
Theme: When I was Growing Up.....
Call the meeting to order: Jane Stoltz
Chairperson: Jane Stoltz
Introductions by Speechcrafters
Loyal Toast & Timer: Susan Winger
Grammarian (word of the day): Rich Boertien
Ice Breaker Speeches by Sylvia Pietras, & Vanessa Morrison (2 - 3 minutes)
Be in Earnest Speeches by Royden McCoag, Matt VanAnkum, Susan Winger & Rich Boertien (3 - 5 minutes)
Oral Evaluations
Educational Module: Organize Your Speech by Audrey Orth
Sample Speech: Speech Organization by Leo Brisebois
Table Topics: Royden McCoag
Quizmaster: Matt VanAnkum
Anything for the Good of Toastmasters
Snack: Leo Brisebois
Refreshments: Brent Jemmett
Thursday Oct 1, 2009 Theme Lessons Learned the hard way.
Jane Stoltz called the second speechcraft meeting to order at 7:15. Loyal Toast and timer was Royden McCoag. George Nichol was grammarian for the evening and presented the word ADJUVENT. I means serving to help or helping to prevent disease.
Icebreaker speeches were presented by Susan, Matt Royden and Richard.
Keith Stoltz presented an educational module on introductions.
Keith McCluskie gave the sample Be in Earnest Speech and Diane Bender evaluated it.
Richard was table topics master and Royden won the trophy.
Audrey Orth was general evaluator
Jessical challenged us as quiz master.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Jane Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm. She welcomed seven participants to the speechcraft program. The theme of the meeting was "My favourite kind of quiet." All members, guests and speechcrafters introduced themselves.
Keith S gave the loyal toast to Canada and acted as timer for the evening program.
As grammarian Brent gave us the word Inundate. It was used at least three times.
Diane Bender presented the following Educational module on Selecting speech topics.
Madam Chair, toastmasters and speechcrafters this educational segment will help you with selecting your topic. There is a handout so you don’t have to write everything I say down. I am glad you are here and setting forward on this exciting journey to improve your communication skills. You never need to be hard on yourself. Whatever you say is perfectly acceptable. Please. Step up and step out of your comfort zone. We are here to help.
First pick a topic that you are interested in and are familiar with. You might want to begin with a statement that is exciting and challenging. For example-
I enjoy gardening -I love vegetables, my husband doesn’t! His doctor said “his life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon!
We enjoy hearing about life changing events that have happened in your life. You are the expert and can speak from personal experience. Great speeches occur when you learn from your experiences and can talk about them to others.
Some of you are probably thinking- “But nothing exciting ever happened to me!”
You could talk about a vacation that was exciting or challenging or educational.
Some speeches are organised around some problem or illness you have faced and overcome. It could focus on an actual incident-“ as I drove to work the other day…I’m sure you’ve all had close calls you could share.
Your challenge will be to compress these experiences into a relatively short speech. In speechcraft program they are only 3-5 minutes.
Second choice would be to pick a subject that you are interested in and would like to research. Be Creative. For example – are plastic bags really bad for the environment and should grocery stores be allowed to charge 5 cents for a single bag?
I always leave toastmaster meetings feeling like I have learned something new from the speeches I hear. This brings me to the next suggestion.
Third Talk about something that will interest your audience. You might get ideas from newspapers, magazines, current events, television or books you have read.
Fourth Talk about something that will educate your audience. You could talk about some of your favorite hobbies- perhaps you could persuade us to try something new after we hear your enthusiasm for your hobby.
Fifth what is the purpose of your speech? What specific point do you want to impress on your audience? This will determine your speech title and how you will open and close the speech.
Sixth how do you want to make your audience feel?
There are inspiring speeches, educational speeches, and humourous speeches and in toastmasters you will learn how to make them work for your audience.
And finally what message do you want the audience to take home with them. We often end with a challenge or something to think about.
I wish you all the best in your journey to better speaking skills. Work at your own speed, whatever you say is acceptable.
Most important is just standing up, walking up to the lectern, and speaking. Take a deep breath, smile, step up and step out of your comfort zone. Present your speech on the topic of your choice- Madam chair.
Audrey presented a sample icebreaker speech entitled "It's just the way you look at it. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to her.
Diane R. evaluated with lots of glow points and a grow point to use more pauses while the audience is laughing.
George Nichol led table topics with members speaking for one minute on a continuous story beginning with "It was a dark and foggy night when I went for a walk."
Winner was speechcrafter Matt Van Ankum.
Keith M gave the general evaluation and Heidi challenged members memories as quizmaster.
Jane asked speechcrafters to read Chapter 1,2,3 and to prepare an icebreaker speech for next week. Inspirational thought for the day was "A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money" John Ruskin
Snack was provided by Audrey Orth. The meeting was adjourned at 9 pm.
Keith S gave the loyal toast to Canada and acted as timer for the evening program.
As grammarian Brent gave us the word Inundate. It was used at least three times.
Diane Bender presented the following Educational module on Selecting speech topics.
Madam Chair, toastmasters and speechcrafters this educational segment will help you with selecting your topic. There is a handout so you don’t have to write everything I say down. I am glad you are here and setting forward on this exciting journey to improve your communication skills. You never need to be hard on yourself. Whatever you say is perfectly acceptable. Please. Step up and step out of your comfort zone. We are here to help.
First pick a topic that you are interested in and are familiar with. You might want to begin with a statement that is exciting and challenging. For example-
I enjoy gardening -I love vegetables, my husband doesn’t! His doctor said “his life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon!
We enjoy hearing about life changing events that have happened in your life. You are the expert and can speak from personal experience. Great speeches occur when you learn from your experiences and can talk about them to others.
Some of you are probably thinking- “But nothing exciting ever happened to me!”
You could talk about a vacation that was exciting or challenging or educational.
Some speeches are organised around some problem or illness you have faced and overcome. It could focus on an actual incident-“ as I drove to work the other day…I’m sure you’ve all had close calls you could share.
Your challenge will be to compress these experiences into a relatively short speech. In speechcraft program they are only 3-5 minutes.
Second choice would be to pick a subject that you are interested in and would like to research. Be Creative. For example – are plastic bags really bad for the environment and should grocery stores be allowed to charge 5 cents for a single bag?
I always leave toastmaster meetings feeling like I have learned something new from the speeches I hear. This brings me to the next suggestion.
Third Talk about something that will interest your audience. You might get ideas from newspapers, magazines, current events, television or books you have read.
Fourth Talk about something that will educate your audience. You could talk about some of your favorite hobbies- perhaps you could persuade us to try something new after we hear your enthusiasm for your hobby.
Fifth what is the purpose of your speech? What specific point do you want to impress on your audience? This will determine your speech title and how you will open and close the speech.
Sixth how do you want to make your audience feel?
There are inspiring speeches, educational speeches, and humourous speeches and in toastmasters you will learn how to make them work for your audience.
And finally what message do you want the audience to take home with them. We often end with a challenge or something to think about.
I wish you all the best in your journey to better speaking skills. Work at your own speed, whatever you say is acceptable.
Most important is just standing up, walking up to the lectern, and speaking. Take a deep breath, smile, step up and step out of your comfort zone. Present your speech on the topic of your choice- Madam chair.
Audrey presented a sample icebreaker speech entitled "It's just the way you look at it. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to her.
Diane R. evaluated with lots of glow points and a grow point to use more pauses while the audience is laughing.
George Nichol led table topics with members speaking for one minute on a continuous story beginning with "It was a dark and foggy night when I went for a walk."
Winner was speechcrafter Matt Van Ankum.
Keith M gave the general evaluation and Heidi challenged members memories as quizmaster.
Jane asked speechcrafters to read Chapter 1,2,3 and to prepare an icebreaker speech for next week. Inspirational thought for the day was "A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money" John Ruskin
Snack was provided by Audrey Orth. The meeting was adjourned at 9 pm.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
September 10, 2009
Date: Thursday September 10, 2009
Theme: Something to Crow About….
Call meeting to order (7:15):
Chairperson – Toastmaster: Diane Bender
Joke of the Day: Keith Mc Cluskie
Loyal Toast & Timer: Brent Jemmett
Grammarian – word of the day: Audrey Orth
Educational Module: Jane Stoltz
Keeping the Commitment from the Successful Club Series
Chairperson/Toastmaster - Introduces Table Topics Master:
Table Topics Master: George Nichol
Chairperson/Toastmaster – Introduces General Evaluator
Area Governor Report: Diana Snowden
General Evaluator :
Reports from Timer & Grammarian –1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics, General Evaluators Report, For the Good of Toastmasters
Next Week’s Program Review, Chairperson’s Closing Remarks, Comments from Guests
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
"You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it."
Oprah Winfrey
Adjournment (8:30)
Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Sept 17: Humourous and Table Topics Contest, Theme: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Sept 24: Regular Meeting, Theme: My Favourite Kind of Quiet, Speechraft Begins
Oct 7: Area Contest - Humorous and Table Topic Contest in Hanover
Oct 23: Division Contest
Nov 14: District Contest, Theme is Catching Your Dreams
Sept 22: Humorous and TT Contest – Mount Forest Motivators
Sept 28: Humorous and TT Contest – Toastmasters of Hanover
Theme: Something to Crow About….
Call meeting to order (7:15):
Chairperson – Toastmaster: Diane Bender
Joke of the Day: Keith Mc Cluskie
Loyal Toast & Timer: Brent Jemmett
Grammarian – word of the day: Audrey Orth
Educational Module: Jane Stoltz
Keeping the Commitment from the Successful Club Series
Chairperson/Toastmaster - Introduces Table Topics Master:
Table Topics Master: George Nichol
Chairperson/Toastmaster – Introduces General Evaluator
Area Governor Report: Diana Snowden
General Evaluator :
Reports from Timer & Grammarian –1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics, General Evaluators Report, For the Good of Toastmasters
Next Week’s Program Review, Chairperson’s Closing Remarks, Comments from Guests
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
"You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it."
Oprah Winfrey
Adjournment (8:30)
Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Sept 17: Humourous and Table Topics Contest, Theme: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Sept 24: Regular Meeting, Theme: My Favourite Kind of Quiet, Speechraft Begins
Oct 7: Area Contest - Humorous and Table Topic Contest in Hanover
Oct 23: Division Contest
Nov 14: District Contest, Theme is Catching Your Dreams
Sept 22: Humorous and TT Contest – Mount Forest Motivators
Sept 28: Humorous and TT Contest – Toastmasters of Hanover
Saturday, September 05, 2009
September 3, 2009
Linguists of Listowel – LISTEN, LAUGH, LEARN & LEAD
Area 66 – District 86 – Western Division – Region VI – Club #9016
Area Governor: Diana Snowden
Division Governor: Glenn Oxford
Date: Thursday September 3, 2009
Theme: Jump Into Fall
7:15 pm
Call meeting to order: Jane Stoltz
Chairperson – Toastmaster: Diane Bender
Chair’s Opening remarks, introductions of guests, agenda changes
Jessica introduced her friend Melanie.
Loyal Toast & Timer: Heidi Menzi
Grammarian – word of the day: Marge and Al Seawright chose the word Achievable. It was used 4times.
Business Session- announcements, officer reports, old & new business
7:30 p.m. Chairperson/Toastmaster- Introduces speakers, Evaluators are to read the objectives
Speaker #1: Brent Jemmett #4 Presenting an Award
Speaker #2 : Marge Seawright CC#7 Research Your topic- Title “Brick Walls”
Speaker #3 : Keith Stoltz #4 Interpretive Reading
Allow 1 minute after each speaker for members/guests to fill out evaluation forms
Chairperson/Toastmaster - Introduces Table Topics Master:
Table Topics Master Jessica Kelly
Chairperson/Toastmaster – Introduces General Evaluator
General Evaluator – Introduces GE role and evaluators
Evaluator #1 Jane Stoltz
Evaluator #2 George Nichol
Evaluator #3 Keith McCluskie
8:45:
Reports from Timer, Grammarian, Quizmaster, Table Topics Winner –
1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics went to our guest Melanie.
For the Good of Toastmasters
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Comments from Guests
Happy 80th Birthday to Al Seawright
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
8:50 Adjournment
Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Sept 2: Regular Meeting, Theme: Jump Into Fall....
Sept 10: Regular Meeting, Theme: Something to Crow About...
Sept 17: Humourous and Table Topics Contest, Theme: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Sept 24: Regular Meeting, Theme: My Favourite Kind of Quiet
Speechraft Begins
Oct 7: Area Contest - Humorous and Table Topic Contest in Hanover
Oct 23: Division Contest
Nov 14: District Contest, Theme is Catching Your Dreams
Mt. Forest Motivator Dates
Sept 22: Humorous and TT Contest
Toastmasters of Hanover Dates
Sept 28: Humorous and TT Contest
A Judging Workshop September 9, 2009 at pentecostal Church in Hanover.
QUOTE of the WEEK:
"Beginning today, make it a habit to count your blessings everyday."
Shadonna Richards, R.N.
Area 66 – District 86 – Western Division – Region VI – Club #9016
Area Governor: Diana Snowden
Division Governor: Glenn Oxford
Date: Thursday September 3, 2009
Theme: Jump Into Fall
7:15 pm
Call meeting to order: Jane Stoltz
Chairperson – Toastmaster: Diane Bender
Chair’s Opening remarks, introductions of guests, agenda changes
Jessica introduced her friend Melanie.
Loyal Toast & Timer: Heidi Menzi
Grammarian – word of the day: Marge and Al Seawright chose the word Achievable. It was used 4times.
Business Session- announcements, officer reports, old & new business
7:30 p.m. Chairperson/Toastmaster- Introduces speakers, Evaluators are to read the objectives
Speaker #1: Brent Jemmett #4 Presenting an Award
Speaker #2 : Marge Seawright CC#7 Research Your topic- Title “Brick Walls”
Speaker #3 : Keith Stoltz #4 Interpretive Reading
Allow 1 minute after each speaker for members/guests to fill out evaluation forms
Chairperson/Toastmaster - Introduces Table Topics Master:
Table Topics Master Jessica Kelly
Chairperson/Toastmaster – Introduces General Evaluator
General Evaluator – Introduces GE role and evaluators
Evaluator #1 Jane Stoltz
Evaluator #2 George Nichol
Evaluator #3 Keith McCluskie
8:45:
Reports from Timer, Grammarian, Quizmaster, Table Topics Winner –
1 minute each
Award for Best Table Topics went to our guest Melanie.
For the Good of Toastmasters
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Comments from Guests
Happy 80th Birthday to Al Seawright
Inspirational Thought for the Day:
8:50 Adjournment
Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Sept 2: Regular Meeting, Theme: Jump Into Fall....
Sept 10: Regular Meeting, Theme: Something to Crow About...
Sept 17: Humourous and Table Topics Contest, Theme: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Sept 24: Regular Meeting, Theme: My Favourite Kind of Quiet
Speechraft Begins
Oct 7: Area Contest - Humorous and Table Topic Contest in Hanover
Oct 23: Division Contest
Nov 14: District Contest, Theme is Catching Your Dreams
Mt. Forest Motivator Dates
Sept 22: Humorous and TT Contest
Toastmasters of Hanover Dates
Sept 28: Humorous and TT Contest
A Judging Workshop September 9, 2009 at pentecostal Church in Hanover.
QUOTE of the WEEK:
"Beginning today, make it a habit to count your blessings everyday."
Shadonna Richards, R.N.
August 20 2009
Brent Audrey and Diane went to the home of Heidi Menzi on August 20, 2009. Heidi welcomed everyone and was chairperson for the evening. The theme was "You'll never guess what happened". Brent was toast and timer. Audrey read "Disaster at Hog Trough Bridge" for literary corner. Heidi led table topics by passing an envelope of pictures for each person to comment on using the theme-"you'll never guess what happened". Diane Bender was the winner of table topics.
Diane led with an improv game where you find a partner, then-You must convince each other verbally of why you need the $5 bill
You can’t repeat the ways in which you try to obtain your objective or we will freeze the situation by calling time.
Conflict- why you need it
Setting- where are you
Relationship- do you know each other
What’s at stake
1st person- Asked…..begged…….bargained……..blackmail….threaten
2nd person-Refuse,,,,explain,,,,,,question,,,,,,,,defend,,,,,,,,,deny,,,
It was so much fun that we played it three times with different objects and members.
We played a board game of Donald Trump. We needed to choose competitors that would be best suited for the job provided. Audrey and Diane vs. Brent and Heidi.
For the good of Toastmasters
Audrey was asked by the Women's Institute if Toastmasters could provide a few humourous speakers for their Ladies night out on Monday, November 9 at the Ag Hall.
We decided that yes that would be a good opportunity for us to go out into the community.
Diane attended an area presidents meeting Aug 19 in Hanover. We are busy setting goals and sharing ideas. I will be attending District 86 Humorous and Table Topics contest in Collingwood Nov 13-15.
Area Governor Diana Snowden will attend Linguists of Listowel September 10. She will present awards.
Brent has made some posters for Speechcraft and will post them in Listowel
Diane sent a picture to the banner for Tall tales contest and to promote Speechcraft.
Diane led with an improv game where you find a partner, then-You must convince each other verbally of why you need the $5 bill
You can’t repeat the ways in which you try to obtain your objective or we will freeze the situation by calling time.
Conflict- why you need it
Setting- where are you
Relationship- do you know each other
What’s at stake
1st person- Asked…..begged…….bargained……..blackmail….threaten
2nd person-Refuse,,,,explain,,,,,,question,,,,,,,,defend,,,,,,,,,deny,,,
It was so much fun that we played it three times with different objects and members.
We played a board game of Donald Trump. We needed to choose competitors that would be best suited for the job provided. Audrey and Diane vs. Brent and Heidi.
For the good of Toastmasters
Audrey was asked by the Women's Institute if Toastmasters could provide a few humourous speakers for their Ladies night out on Monday, November 9 at the Ag Hall.
We decided that yes that would be a good opportunity for us to go out into the community.
Diane attended an area presidents meeting Aug 19 in Hanover. We are busy setting goals and sharing ideas. I will be attending District 86 Humorous and Table Topics contest in Collingwood Nov 13-15.
Area Governor Diana Snowden will attend Linguists of Listowel September 10. She will present awards.
Brent has made some posters for Speechcraft and will post them in Listowel
Diane sent a picture to the banner for Tall tales contest and to promote Speechcraft.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tall Tales Contest August 6, 2009 at the home of Diane BenderContestants Keith Stoltz, Brent Jemmett, Audrey Orth, Chairperson Diane Bender
The tales were tall and very funny. We heard about Keith's ride in the rain, Brent's experiences helping his friend to move and Audrey's Lamb's at the Listowel Fair. Chairperson Diane presented first prize to Audrey Orth. Heidi was timer and Jane was Chief Judge. Elizabeth acted as counter and everyone judged the contestants. It was a great evening.
The Linguists of Listowel members enjoy meeting at members homes in the summer, then they will be back at the St Paul's Lutheran Church in Listowel on Thursday nights from 7:15 to 9 pm.
Next meeting is at the home of Heidi Menzi.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Linguists of Listowel
Brent, Keith, Bill and Audrey
Brent, Keith, Bill, and DianeI hope your having a super summer.
We had a great time at Brent’s house.
July 9, 2009
Theme “Favorite Summer Activities”
7:14 Call to order and Welcome……….Brent Jemmett
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Toast and Timer……Audrey Orth
Literary Corner….. Diane Bender
15-20 minutes of Improv Games.......First game we divided into teams and the challenge was to carry on a conversation by only asking questions.
Second game- The speaker had to guess who he was by the questions from the Audience.
The Park Ranger killed Yogi Bear with his jeep…..Keith McCluskie
Bill Cosby is addicted to Pudding Pops………Bill Huether
Queen of England sells her castle……..Diane Bender
Speakers
2-3 min Bill Huether
15 min Table Topics………Brent passed around fortune cookies and members explained how their fortune applied to their life.
Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
Reports: timer,
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................Brent Jemmett
Snacks: Brent
July 23, 2009 meeting will be at the home of Audrey Orth
Tall Tales contest Aug 6 at the home of Diane Bender
Speech is only 3-5 minutes- come out, bring a friend and have a lot of laughs because Linguists of Listowel listen, laugh, learn and lead.
We had a great time at Brent’s house.
July 9, 2009
Theme “Favorite Summer Activities”
7:14 Call to order and Welcome……….Brent Jemmett
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Toast and Timer……Audrey Orth
Literary Corner….. Diane Bender
15-20 minutes of Improv Games.......First game we divided into teams and the challenge was to carry on a conversation by only asking questions.
Second game- The speaker had to guess who he was by the questions from the Audience.
The Park Ranger killed Yogi Bear with his jeep…..Keith McCluskie
Bill Cosby is addicted to Pudding Pops………Bill Huether
Queen of England sells her castle……..Diane Bender
Speakers
2-3 min Bill Huether
15 min Table Topics………Brent passed around fortune cookies and members explained how their fortune applied to their life.
Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
Reports: timer,
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................Brent Jemmett
Snacks: Brent
July 23, 2009 meeting will be at the home of Audrey Orth
Tall Tales contest Aug 6 at the home of Diane Bender
Speech is only 3-5 minutes- come out, bring a friend and have a lot of laughs because Linguists of Listowel listen, laugh, learn and lead.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Awards Banquet
Executive 2009-10 Brian Camacho, Jane Stoltz, Keith McCluskie,Diane Bender, Jessica Kelly, Brent Jemmett
absent- Heidi Menzi
Marge Seawright conducts induction ceremony.Diane Bender accepts the president's gavel from George Nichol
George Nichol accepts the Brenda Karges Memorial Award
Audrey presented Jane with the best attendance award.June 25, 2009
Theme “Awards Banquet”
Call to order and Grace………...Wayne Stoltz
Welcoming remarks……………George Nichol
Oh Canada
Guest introductions and opening remarks
Grace………...Wayne Stoltz
Speakers
5-7 min Felix Weber #4 cc manual
3-5 min Brent Jemmett Special Occasion #3 The Roast
5-7 min Brian Camacho The entertaining speaker #2
15 min Table Topics………………Keith passed an envelope with different award choices. Jessica Kelly won table topics with her description of why she received the “housekeeper of the year award”.
Induction of Officers ....Marge Seawright, Western Division Governor invited members of the current executive to stand. She thanked them for the work that they had completed over the past year. She then invited the new executive to accept their new positions. George Nichol passed the gavel to the new president Diane Bender. She accepted the office of President and announced the new slogan “Linguists of Listowel - listen, laugh, learn and lead.”
Awards Presentations
Attendance Award……Secretary Audrey Orth presented this award to Jane Stoltz.
Brenda Karges Memorial Award……..Jane Stoltz presented the trophy to George Nichol
Membership pins…….George Nichol presented pins to Jessica Kelly and Felix Weber.
Theme “Awards Banquet”
Call to order and Grace………...Wayne Stoltz
Welcoming remarks……………George Nichol
Oh Canada
Guest introductions and opening remarks
Grace………...Wayne Stoltz
Speakers
5-7 min Felix Weber #4 cc manual
3-5 min Brent Jemmett Special Occasion #3 The Roast
5-7 min Brian Camacho The entertaining speaker #2
15 min Table Topics………………Keith passed an envelope with different award choices. Jessica Kelly won table topics with her description of why she received the “housekeeper of the year award”.
Induction of Officers ....Marge Seawright, Western Division Governor invited members of the current executive to stand. She thanked them for the work that they had completed over the past year. She then invited the new executive to accept their new positions. George Nichol passed the gavel to the new president Diane Bender. She accepted the office of President and announced the new slogan “Linguists of Listowel - listen, laugh, learn and lead.”
Awards Presentations
Attendance Award……Secretary Audrey Orth presented this award to Jane Stoltz.
Brenda Karges Memorial Award……..Jane Stoltz presented the trophy to George Nichol
Membership pins…….George Nichol presented pins to Jessica Kelly and Felix Weber.
Area Governor Jane prensented a pointer pen to the club for their exellent attendance at the area competition.
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol
Sunday, June 21, 2009
June 18, 2009
Diane Bender presented the Special Occassion speech #2 to the bride at her friends wedding.
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
Theme “Reaching your Goals?”
7:14 Call to order………………...George Nichol
3 min Welcome…………………..George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks. We welcomed guest Richard Boertien and past member Elizabeth Rohde. We now have twenty members!
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……… Keith Stoltz
1-2 min Language Enricher ………… Elizabeth Rohde challenged us to use the word “Conversant”
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Brian Camacho
5-7 min Diane Bender #2 Special Occasion Speaking in Praise of the bride.
5-7 min Audrey Orth achieved her gold with her final speech in the humorous speaking advanced manual.
5-7 min Keith McCluskie presented speech #5CC Manual. “Creatures in their native and not so native Habitats.
15 min Table Topics………………Jane Stoltz gave the members a choice of truth or dare questions.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Allan Mann
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Marie McCutcheon
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Brian Camacho
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….Felix Weber
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
An Invitation has been extended to Mount Forest and Hanover Clubs to come and help us celebrate a great year.
8:30 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Theme “Reaching your Goals?”
7:14 Call to order………………...George Nichol
3 min Welcome…………………..George Nichol
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks. We welcomed guest Richard Boertien and past member Elizabeth Rohde. We now have twenty members!
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer……… Keith Stoltz
1-2 min Language Enricher ………… Elizabeth Rohde challenged us to use the word “Conversant”
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Brian Camacho
5-7 min Diane Bender #2 Special Occasion Speaking in Praise of the bride.
5-7 min Audrey Orth achieved her gold with her final speech in the humorous speaking advanced manual.
5-7 min Keith McCluskie presented speech #5CC Manual. “Creatures in their native and not so native Habitats.
15 min Table Topics………………Jane Stoltz gave the members a choice of truth or dare questions.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Allan Mann
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Marie McCutcheon
2-3 min Evaluator…………………. Brian Camacho
1-3 min Reports: timer, language enricher and table topics
2-3 min Quiz Master………………….Felix Weber
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
An Invitation has been extended to Mount Forest and Hanover Clubs to come and help us celebrate a great year.
8:30 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol
Thursday, June 11, 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
Theme “Treasure or Junk?”
7:14 Call to order………………...Brian Camacho
3 min Welcome…………………..Marie McCutcheon
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
Judy Hall, Ashley Hall, Travian, guest of Felix Weber
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Brent Jemmett
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Keith Stoltz- Redivivus is an adjective meaning brought back. It was used three times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Leo Brisebois “Yard Sale People”
5-7 min Jane Stoltz #7 CC Manual “Procrastination”
5-7 min Jessica Kelly #5 CC Manual “Heart Attack Grill”
15 min Table Topics…Audrey Orth Contest was won by Ashley Hall.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Brian Camacho
2-3 min Quiz Master………………Felix Weber
3-4 min General Evaluator…………George Nichol
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
June 18, 2009 All executive - business meeting after regular meeting. Please bring or send a written report for the secretary.
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
Invitation has been extended to Mount Forest and Hanover Clubs to come and help us celebrate a great year. The fall conference will be November 13- 15 at the Blue Mountain Inn.
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................Marie McCutcheon
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
Theme “Treasure or Junk?”
7:14 Call to order………………...Brian Camacho
3 min Welcome…………………..Marie McCutcheon
5 min Guest introductions and opening remarks
Judy Hall, Ashley Hall, Travian, guest of Felix Weber
2 min Agenda changes
2 min Loyal Toast and Timer………Brent Jemmett
1-2 min Language Enricher …………Keith Stoltz- Redivivus is an adjective meaning brought back. It was used three times throughout the meeting.
2-3 min Literary Corner……………...Leo Brisebois “Yard Sale People”
5-7 min Jane Stoltz #7 CC Manual “Procrastination”
5-7 min Jessica Kelly #5 CC Manual “Heart Attack Grill”
15 min Table Topics…Audrey Orth Contest was won by Ashley Hall.
Speech Evaluations
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Keith McCluskie
2-3 min Evaluator………………….Brian Camacho
2-3 min Quiz Master………………Felix Weber
3-4 min General Evaluator…………George Nichol
1-3 min Anything for the good of Toastmasters
June 18, 2009 All executive - business meeting after regular meeting. Please bring or send a written report for the secretary.
Awards Banquet June 25 Installation of Officers ....Marge Seawright
Invitation has been extended to Mount Forest and Hanover Clubs to come and help us celebrate a great year. The fall conference will be November 13- 15 at the Blue Mountain Inn.
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................Marie McCutcheon
Thursday, June 04, 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
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.
Area 66, Division W, District 86, Club #9016
St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Listowel - 7:15 pm
linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.com
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.
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"
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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
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