Diane Bender, Diana Snowden, Dorothy Dennis

Area Governor Diana Snowden met with area presidents Trudy, Dorothy and Diane at the Grey Rose Restaurant in Hanover on Wednesday August 19, 2009.
They discussed ideas on membership building, speechcraft, contests and the new "Go outside your club" program.

Tall Tales Contest August 6, 2009 at the home of Diane Bender
Contestants 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.

Linguists of Listowel

Brent, Keith, Bill and Audrey

Brent, Keith, Bill, and Diane

I 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.

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.

Area Governor Jane prensented a pointer pen to the club for their exellent attendance at the area competition.
9:00 Closing Remarks...............................George Nichol

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

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

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.

Diane presented her speech on Volunteerism at the Gowanstown Peace Women's Institute Rose Tea. Her friend Connie spoke about Victims Services.

2009 Phase 1 Officer Training: Back Row Keith M, Brent, Jane, Keith S
Front Row Diane, Jessica, Heidi

Division W Area Governors for 2008-09

Division W Phase 1 Officer Training May 30, 2009. Grace United Church, Hanover Ontario. Jane was chairperson and Keith let the Treasurer's Workshop.

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

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.

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

Linguists of Listowel

Congratulations to the new Executive for 2009 to 2010
Back 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 Award


Diane 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

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.

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.

Brent, Bill, Heidi, George

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