Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
November 2, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President - Sue Stack, AC-S, CL (Toastmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Grammarian, Master Evaluator)
Carmen Polanco (Topics Master, Um Ah Counter)
James Beal (Timekeeper)
Speeches:
No speeches today so we had extended table topics.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Carmen who used the old reliable Table Topics cards.
Sue was asked to explain why she came to work in her pajamas. Time was 1:20 min.
Steve had to explain (to boss) why he deserved a raise. Time was 1:05 min.
James talked about the happiest moment in his life. Time was 1:27 min.
Carmen spoke about how a club can achieve its goals. Time was 1:30 min.
Sue spoke about her favorite Thanksgiving food or foods. Time was 2:38 min.
Steve talked about his favorite Thanksgiving Day memory. Time was 1:17 min.
James spoke about what he is thankful for this year. Time was 1:20 min.
Sue spoke about her mischievous cats. Time was 2:20 min.
Steve was asked to comment on “things go wrong when…..” Time was 1:22 min.
James spoke about Toastmaster Clubs in the future. Time was 1:41 min.
Evaluations:
Master Evaluator Steve gave a general evaluation for the meeting.
Word of the day – trepidation – noun – Nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation; apprehension.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Minute (October 26, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 26, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche (Timekeeper, Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Toastmaster)
Sgt. Of Arms – Jimmy Gardner (Speaker)
Carmen Polanco (Vote Counter)
James Beal (Timekeeper)
Speeches:
Jimmy Gardner did a practice speech titled “Persuation”. This is a project from the basic Communication Manual and the object is to persuade with power. Jimmy’s speech was terrific and great speech contest candidate. Expected time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 7:29 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Warren who used the old reliable Table Topics cards.
Jose spoke about his ideal holiday…doing nothing. Time was 1:46 min.
Carmen spoke about where she would donate her money. Time was 1:46 min.
Steve spoke about the most important decision in ones life…choosing a spouse. Time was 1:25 min.
Jimmy talked about when he lets his hair down…riding his motorcycle. Time was 1:51 min.
Warren spoke about his mother’s house during the holidays. Time was 2:00 min.
Carmen spoke about other people’s perception of her. Time was 2:04 min.
Jose spoke about what motivates him. Time was 2:08 min.
Steve spoke about what he considers success. Time was 1:20 min.
Warren spoke about the state of our economy. Time was 1:29 min.
Evaluations:
Master Evaluator Jose and the club members gave a panel review of Jimmy’s speech. Jose gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Best table topics went to Steve.
Word of the Day - Facilitate – verb - To make easy or easier
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 26, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche (Timekeeper, Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Toastmaster)
Sgt. Of Arms – Jimmy Gardner (Speaker)
Carmen Polanco (Vote Counter)
James Beal (Timekeeper)
Speeches:
Jimmy Gardner did a practice speech titled “Persuation”. This is a project from the basic Communication Manual and the object is to persuade with power. Jimmy’s speech was terrific and great speech contest candidate. Expected time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 7:29 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Warren who used the old reliable Table Topics cards.
Jose spoke about his ideal holiday…doing nothing. Time was 1:46 min.
Carmen spoke about where she would donate her money. Time was 1:46 min.
Steve spoke about the most important decision in ones life…choosing a spouse. Time was 1:25 min.
Jimmy talked about when he lets his hair down…riding his motorcycle. Time was 1:51 min.
Warren spoke about his mother’s house during the holidays. Time was 2:00 min.
Carmen spoke about other people’s perception of her. Time was 2:04 min.
Jose spoke about what motivates him. Time was 2:08 min.
Steve spoke about what he considers success. Time was 1:20 min.
Warren spoke about the state of our economy. Time was 1:29 min.
Evaluations:
Master Evaluator Jose and the club members gave a panel review of Jimmy’s speech. Jose gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Best table topics went to Steve.
Word of the Day - Facilitate – verb - To make easy or easier
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Minute (October 19, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 19, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President - Sue Stack, AC-S, CL (Speaker)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Topics Master, Grammarian, Um Ah)
Sgt of Arms – Jimmy Gardner (Evaluator, Timekeeper)
Carmen Polanco (Toastmaster, Invocator)
James Beal (Vote Counter)
Speeches:
Sue completed Project No. 1 from the Interpretive Reading Advanced Communication Manual. She used great vocal variety while presenting a selection from “Anne of Green Gables”. Projected time was 8-10 min. Actual time was 8:45 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Steve who asked our participants to comment on random quotes from different people in history.
James spoke about how life can be seen as a series of experiments. Time was 0:45 min.
Catalina spoke about why we should always do our best and plant the seeds for a better future. Time was 1:45 min.
Carmen spoke about how to face our fear and conquer it. Time was 1:40 min.
James spoke about how we define ourselves through our actions. Time was 1:30 min.
Jimmy spoke about the circle of life. Time was 2:13 min.
Sue spoke about how to face the challenges of daily living. Time was 1:15 min.
Evaluations:
Master Evaluator Catalina introduced first time evaluator Jimmy who evaluated Sue’s speech. Evaluation time was 2:45 min. Catalina gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Adroit – adj. Skillful, clever, dexterous.
Best Table Topic Speaker - Carmen
Club Business
James Beal voted in as a member of Top O the Rock Toastmasters Club.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 19, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President - Sue Stack, AC-S, CL (Speaker)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Topics Master, Grammarian, Um Ah)
Sgt of Arms – Jimmy Gardner (Evaluator, Timekeeper)
Carmen Polanco (Toastmaster, Invocator)
James Beal (Vote Counter)
Speeches:
Sue completed Project No. 1 from the Interpretive Reading Advanced Communication Manual. She used great vocal variety while presenting a selection from “Anne of Green Gables”. Projected time was 8-10 min. Actual time was 8:45 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Steve who asked our participants to comment on random quotes from different people in history.
James spoke about how life can be seen as a series of experiments. Time was 0:45 min.
Catalina spoke about why we should always do our best and plant the seeds for a better future. Time was 1:45 min.
Carmen spoke about how to face our fear and conquer it. Time was 1:40 min.
James spoke about how we define ourselves through our actions. Time was 1:30 min.
Jimmy spoke about the circle of life. Time was 2:13 min.
Sue spoke about how to face the challenges of daily living. Time was 1:15 min.
Evaluations:
Master Evaluator Catalina introduced first time evaluator Jimmy who evaluated Sue’s speech. Evaluation time was 2:45 min. Catalina gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Adroit – adj. Skillful, clever, dexterous.
Best Table Topic Speaker - Carmen
Club Business
James Beal voted in as a member of Top O the Rock Toastmasters Club.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Minute (October 12, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 12, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President - Sue Stack, AC-B, CL (Master Evaluator)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Table Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Toastmaster, Invocation)
Carmen Polanco (Timekeeper, Grammarian, Um Ah Counter)
Guests:
Scarlett Vicente (Vote Counter)
Speeches:
No speeches today.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Jose who used topics from the table topics cards.
Sue spoke about a new holiday. Time was 1:20 min.
Steve spoke about how to improve the club meetings. Time was 1:20 min.
Carmen spoke about the effects of pressure. Time was 1:21 min.
Scarlett spoke about who she considers as leaders. Time was 1:47 min.
Jose spoke about people’s perception of him. Time was 1:51 min.
Steve spoke about who he would like to see on Mt. Rushmore. Time was 1:40 min.
Carmen spoke about changing her surname. Time was 1:45 min.
Scarlett spoke about what kind of business she would start. Time was 2:05 min.
Sue spoke about her most unusual pet. Time was 2:20 min.
Jose spoke about the craziest thing he bought with a credit card. Time was 1:43 min.
Evaluations:
Sue gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Relentless – Continuing without weakening.
Best Table Topic Speaker - Scarlett
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 12, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President - Sue Stack, AC-B, CL (Master Evaluator)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Table Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Toastmaster, Invocation)
Carmen Polanco (Timekeeper, Grammarian, Um Ah Counter)
Guests:
Scarlett Vicente (Vote Counter)
Speeches:
No speeches today.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Jose who used topics from the table topics cards.
Sue spoke about a new holiday. Time was 1:20 min.
Steve spoke about how to improve the club meetings. Time was 1:20 min.
Carmen spoke about the effects of pressure. Time was 1:21 min.
Scarlett spoke about who she considers as leaders. Time was 1:47 min.
Jose spoke about people’s perception of him. Time was 1:51 min.
Steve spoke about who he would like to see on Mt. Rushmore. Time was 1:40 min.
Carmen spoke about changing her surname. Time was 1:45 min.
Scarlett spoke about what kind of business she would start. Time was 2:05 min.
Sue spoke about her most unusual pet. Time was 2:20 min.
Jose spoke about the craziest thing he bought with a credit card. Time was 1:43 min.
Evaluations:
Sue gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Relentless – Continuing without weakening.
Best Table Topic Speaker - Scarlett
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Minute (October 06, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 5, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President - Sue Stack, AC-B, CL (Invocator, Table Topics Master)
VP Education – Nicole Kent (Toastmaster)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Timekeeper, Vote Counter)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Master Evaluator)
Sgt of Arms – Jimmy Gardner (Grammarian, Um Ah Counter)
Carmen Polanco (Speaker)
Guests:
Greg Giordano
James Beal
Speeches:
Carmen Polanco gave her Icebreaker speech, Project No. 1 from the Competent Communicator Manual. Projected time was 4-6 min. Actual time was 3:32 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Sue Stack who asked our participants a variety of questions.
Steve spoke about his birthplace. Time was 1:06 min.
James spoke about a favorite memory from his childhood. Time was 1:41 min.
Jimmy spoke about a scary experience he had in the past. Time was 2:20 min.
Greg told us why he chose to attend FSU. Time was 1:15 min.
Nicole spoke about her favorite college team. Time was 0:39 min.
Evaluations:
Jose evaluated Carmen’s speech. Evaluation time was 2:51 min. Steve gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Procrastinate – To put off.
Best Table Topic Speaker - James
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
October 5, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President - Sue Stack, AC-B, CL (Invocator, Table Topics Master)
VP Education – Nicole Kent (Toastmaster)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Timekeeper, Vote Counter)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Master Evaluator)
Sgt of Arms – Jimmy Gardner (Grammarian, Um Ah Counter)
Carmen Polanco (Speaker)
Guests:
Greg Giordano
James Beal
Speeches:
Carmen Polanco gave her Icebreaker speech, Project No. 1 from the Competent Communicator Manual. Projected time was 4-6 min. Actual time was 3:32 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics was conducted by Sue Stack who asked our participants a variety of questions.
Steve spoke about his birthplace. Time was 1:06 min.
James spoke about a favorite memory from his childhood. Time was 1:41 min.
Jimmy spoke about a scary experience he had in the past. Time was 2:20 min.
Greg told us why he chose to attend FSU. Time was 1:15 min.
Nicole spoke about her favorite college team. Time was 0:39 min.
Evaluations:
Jose evaluated Carmen’s speech. Evaluation time was 2:51 min. Steve gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Procrastinate – To put off.
Best Table Topic Speaker - James
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Minute (August 24, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 24, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster)
Treasurer – Catalina Agustin, CC (Timekeeper)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL
VP Public Relations – William Clifford
Jimmy Gardner
Ryan Cole
Carmen Polanco
Guests:
Greg (???) Gaines
We did not have all the contestants for our scheduled Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest so a regular meeting was conducted.
Speakers:
Jimmy Gardner – Jimmy delivered a practice contest speech titled “Harley Days”. Jimmy shared a story about his experience with the motorcycle squad during his early law enforcement days. Requested time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 7:08 min.
Jimmy was evaluated by everyone in the room.
Table Topics: Sue Stack conducted table topics
Ryan spoke about buying a car on Ebay. Time was 1:18 min.
Greg spoke about his experience getting stranded on the road. Time was 1:42 min.
Carmen spoke about where she wants to go for vacation (Venice). Time was 1:27 min.
The Club Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest re-scheduled for next week August 31.
Area Contest is scheduled for September 10.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 24, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster)
Treasurer – Catalina Agustin, CC (Timekeeper)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL
VP Public Relations – William Clifford
Jimmy Gardner
Ryan Cole
Carmen Polanco
Guests:
Greg (???) Gaines
We did not have all the contestants for our scheduled Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest so a regular meeting was conducted.
Speakers:
Jimmy Gardner – Jimmy delivered a practice contest speech titled “Harley Days”. Jimmy shared a story about his experience with the motorcycle squad during his early law enforcement days. Requested time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 7:08 min.
Jimmy was evaluated by everyone in the room.
Table Topics: Sue Stack conducted table topics
Ryan spoke about buying a car on Ebay. Time was 1:18 min.
Greg spoke about his experience getting stranded on the road. Time was 1:42 min.
Carmen spoke about where she wants to go for vacation (Venice). Time was 1:27 min.
The Club Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest re-scheduled for next week August 31.
Area Contest is scheduled for September 10.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Minute (August 10, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 10, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Vote Counter)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper Master Evaluator)
VP Public Relations – William Clifford
Flor Lepervanche, CC (Grammarian)
Jimmy Gardner
Guests:
Eduardo Santamaria
Carmen Polanco
Ryan Cole
Speakers:
No speeches today so we had extended table topics.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by Jose. Everyone was asked to share their own personal experience concerning public speaking.
William spoke for 0:34 min.
Steve spoke for 1:27 min.
Jimmy spoke for 1:21 min.
Eduardo spoke for 1:33 min.
Jose spoke for 2:11 min.
Ryan spoke for 0:56 min.
Flor spoke for 1:36 min.
Carmen spoke for 1:56 min.
Sue spoke for 3:10 min.
Table Topics extended:
William spoke about what motivates him in life. Time was 0:41 min.
Steve spoke about National “Be Positive and Happy Day”. Time was 1:04 min.
Jimmy spoke about how to trust people. Time was 0:53 min.
Master Evaluator Steve gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Laconic – Brief or tersed in speech.
Best table topics speaker was Carmen.
Club Business:
Jimmy officially inducted as member of Top O the Rock.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 10, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Vote Counter)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper Master Evaluator)
VP Public Relations – William Clifford
Flor Lepervanche, CC (Grammarian)
Jimmy Gardner
Guests:
Eduardo Santamaria
Carmen Polanco
Ryan Cole
Speakers:
No speeches today so we had extended table topics.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by Jose. Everyone was asked to share their own personal experience concerning public speaking.
William spoke for 0:34 min.
Steve spoke for 1:27 min.
Jimmy spoke for 1:21 min.
Eduardo spoke for 1:33 min.
Jose spoke for 2:11 min.
Ryan spoke for 0:56 min.
Flor spoke for 1:36 min.
Carmen spoke for 1:56 min.
Sue spoke for 3:10 min.
Table Topics extended:
William spoke about what motivates him in life. Time was 0:41 min.
Steve spoke about National “Be Positive and Happy Day”. Time was 1:04 min.
Jimmy spoke about how to trust people. Time was 0:53 min.
Master Evaluator Steve gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Laconic – Brief or tersed in speech.
Best table topics speaker was Carmen.
Club Business:
Jimmy officially inducted as member of Top O the Rock.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Minute (August 03, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 3, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Master Evaluator)
VP Education – Nicole Kent (Toastmaster)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Speaker)
Treasurer – Catalina Agustin, CC (Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Grammarian)
VP Public Relations – William Clifford
Flor Lepervanche, CC
Jimmy Gardner
Guests:
Lori Bair, Area Governor
Eduardo Santamaria
Jimmy Gardner
We had our Officer Induction Ceremony today. The ceremony was led by Area Governor Lori Bair. The following officers were inducted:
Sue Stack – President
Nicole Kent – VP Education
Jose Lepervanche – VP Membership
William Clifford – VP Public Relation
Catalina Augustin - Treasurer
Steve Nguyen - Secretary
Speakers:
Jose Lepervanche – Jose delivered an impromptu speech titled “Choices”. Requested time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 6:11 min.
Table Topics:
Flor spoke about soap opera plots. Time was 1:57 min.
Jimmy spoke about what he can do with his left hand (riding a motorcycle). Time was 1:12 min.
Master Evaluator Sue gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Judicious – Using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 3, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Master Evaluator)
VP Education – Nicole Kent (Toastmaster)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Speaker)
Treasurer – Catalina Agustin, CC (Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Grammarian)
VP Public Relations – William Clifford
Flor Lepervanche, CC
Jimmy Gardner
Guests:
Lori Bair, Area Governor
Eduardo Santamaria
Jimmy Gardner
We had our Officer Induction Ceremony today. The ceremony was led by Area Governor Lori Bair. The following officers were inducted:
Sue Stack – President
Nicole Kent – VP Education
Jose Lepervanche – VP Membership
William Clifford – VP Public Relation
Catalina Augustin - Treasurer
Steve Nguyen - Secretary
Speakers:
Jose Lepervanche – Jose delivered an impromptu speech titled “Choices”. Requested time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 6:11 min.
Table Topics:
Flor spoke about soap opera plots. Time was 1:57 min.
Jimmy spoke about what he can do with his left hand (riding a motorcycle). Time was 1:12 min.
Master Evaluator Sue gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Judicious – Using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Minute (July 13, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
July 13, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Topicsmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Grammarian, Vote Counter, Master Evaluator)
Nicole Kent (Toastmaster, Invocator, Um Ah)
William Clifford (Timekeeper)
Speakers:
No speeches today so we had extended table topics.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by Sue.
Steve spoke about his craziest credit card purchase, chips in the vending machine. Time was 1:00 min.
Nicole spoke about her coin collection. Time as 0:56 min.
William spoke the superhuman power he wanted…ability to fly. Time was 1:48 min.
Steve spoke about recording a moment in his life. Time was 1:05 min.
Nicole spoke about when she had proved her critics wrong. Time was 1:38 min.
William spoke about the color he would wear everyday. Time was 1:10 min.
Sue spoke about the most influential teacher in her life. Time was 2:07 min.
Master Evaluator Steve gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Surreptitious – Obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine. Present but invisible; inactive.
Best table topics speaker was Nicole.
Club Business:
District 84 Officer Training in Winter Park July 16. July 30 in Jacksonville.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
July 13, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Topicsmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Grammarian, Vote Counter, Master Evaluator)
Nicole Kent (Toastmaster, Invocator, Um Ah)
William Clifford (Timekeeper)
Speakers:
No speeches today so we had extended table topics.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by Sue.
Steve spoke about his craziest credit card purchase, chips in the vending machine. Time was 1:00 min.
Nicole spoke about her coin collection. Time as 0:56 min.
William spoke the superhuman power he wanted…ability to fly. Time was 1:48 min.
Steve spoke about recording a moment in his life. Time was 1:05 min.
Nicole spoke about when she had proved her critics wrong. Time was 1:38 min.
William spoke about the color he would wear everyday. Time was 1:10 min.
Sue spoke about the most influential teacher in her life. Time was 2:07 min.
Master Evaluator Steve gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Surreptitious – Obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine. Present but invisible; inactive.
Best table topics speaker was Nicole.
Club Business:
District 84 Officer Training in Winter Park July 16. July 30 in Jacksonville.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Minute (July 6, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
July 6, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Invocator, Master Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Grammarian, Um Ah)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Vote Counter)
William Clifford (Table Topics)
Speakers:
No speeches today so we had extended table topics.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by William.
Catalina spoke about her favorite 4th of July experience. Time was 1:50 min.
Sue spoke about her favorite foods to eat for 4th of July. Time was 1:47 min.
Steve spoke about where he would like to travel next July 4th. Time was 1:31 min.
Catalina spoke about how she handles pressure. Time was 1:14 min.
Sue spoke about what motivates her. Time was 1:29 min.
Steve spoke about how to improve club membership. Time was 1:29 min.\
William spoke about his least favorite job. Time was 1:30 min.
Catalina spoke about her advice for newlyweds. Time was 1:28 min.
Sue spoke about adding the Biltmore Estates to the list of Wonders of the World. Time was 1:34 min.
Steve spoke about his job. Time was 1:40 min.
William spoke about why the drinking age limit should be lowered. Time was 1:36 min.
Master Evaluator Sue gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Latent – Adj. Present but invisible; inactive.
Club Business:
District 84 Officer Training in Winter Park July 16. July 30 in Jacksonville.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
July 6, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Invocator, Master Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Grammarian, Um Ah)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Vote Counter)
William Clifford (Table Topics)
Speakers:
No speeches today so we had extended table topics.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by William.
Catalina spoke about her favorite 4th of July experience. Time was 1:50 min.
Sue spoke about her favorite foods to eat for 4th of July. Time was 1:47 min.
Steve spoke about where he would like to travel next July 4th. Time was 1:31 min.
Catalina spoke about how she handles pressure. Time was 1:14 min.
Sue spoke about what motivates her. Time was 1:29 min.
Steve spoke about how to improve club membership. Time was 1:29 min.\
William spoke about his least favorite job. Time was 1:30 min.
Catalina spoke about her advice for newlyweds. Time was 1:28 min.
Sue spoke about adding the Biltmore Estates to the list of Wonders of the World. Time was 1:34 min.
Steve spoke about his job. Time was 1:40 min.
William spoke about why the drinking age limit should be lowered. Time was 1:36 min.
Master Evaluator Sue gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Latent – Adj. Present but invisible; inactive.
Club Business:
District 84 Officer Training in Winter Park July 16. July 30 in Jacksonville.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Minute (June 29, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
June 29, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster, Master Evaluator, Evaluator)
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Speaker, Invocator, Vote Counter)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Grammarian, Table Topics)
William Clifford (Table Topics, Timekeeper)
Speakers:
Sue Stack – Sue’s speech titled “What Did You Say?” was a project from the Advanced Communication Project no. 4 from the Humorous Speaking Manual. Expected time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 8:02 min.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by Steve. Theme was vacations.
William spoke about his best vacation experience. Time was 0:48 min.
Sue told us when it is time for a vacation. Time was 1:12 min.
Jose spoke about whether he prefers vacations during the winter or summer. Time was 1:45 min.
Steve spoke about his last vacation. Time was 1:24 min.
Will spoke about his worst vacation experience. Time was 1:50 min.
Sue spoke about her favorite vacation memory. Time was 1:21 min.
Jose spoke about his dream vacation. Time was 2:04 min.
Evaluations:
Jose led the Evaluations session and introduced himself:
Sue’s speech was evaluated by Jose. Evaluation time was 4:13 min.
Word of the day – Exultant – Adj. Marked by great joy or jubilation; triumphant.
Club Business:
District 84 Officer Training in Winter Park July 16. July 30 in Jacksonville.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
June 29, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster, Master Evaluator, Evaluator)
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Speaker, Invocator, Vote Counter)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Grammarian, Table Topics)
William Clifford (Table Topics, Timekeeper)
Speakers:
Sue Stack – Sue’s speech titled “What Did You Say?” was a project from the Advanced Communication Project no. 4 from the Humorous Speaking Manual. Expected time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 8:02 min.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by Steve. Theme was vacations.
William spoke about his best vacation experience. Time was 0:48 min.
Sue told us when it is time for a vacation. Time was 1:12 min.
Jose spoke about whether he prefers vacations during the winter or summer. Time was 1:45 min.
Steve spoke about his last vacation. Time was 1:24 min.
Will spoke about his worst vacation experience. Time was 1:50 min.
Sue spoke about her favorite vacation memory. Time was 1:21 min.
Jose spoke about his dream vacation. Time was 2:04 min.
Evaluations:
Jose led the Evaluations session and introduced himself:
Sue’s speech was evaluated by Jose. Evaluation time was 4:13 min.
Word of the day – Exultant – Adj. Marked by great joy or jubilation; triumphant.
Club Business:
District 84 Officer Training in Winter Park July 16. July 30 in Jacksonville.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Minute (June 15, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
June 15, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster, Invocator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Master Evaluator, Grammarian)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Table Topics, Timekeeper)
Guest:
Tranetta Williams
Table Topics:
No speakers today so we had extended table topics led by Warren Hinrichs.
Tranetta spoke about a superhuman power she wishes she had. Time was 1:04 min.
Steve spoke about one of the worlds natural wonders his grandmother. Time was 0:56 min.
Jose spoke about what can be accomplished in 10 seconds. Time was 1:05 min.
Tranetta spoke about her favorite color. Time was 0:48 min.
Warren spoke about the craziest thing he bought with a credit card…a new truck. Time was 1:27 min.
Steve gave advice for newlyweds. His time was 1:06 min.
Jose spoke about his near death experience. Time was 1:45 min.
Warren spoke about his favorite place not to think. Time was 2:06 min.
Tranetta spoke about how she stays cool during these times. Time was 1:06 min.
Steve spoke about what he would tell Rip Van Winkle. Time was 1:07 min.
Jose spoke about the many domain names he owns. Time was 1:430 min.
Tranetta told us about her hobbies. Time was 1:00 min.
Warren spoke about interviewing Jesus, Hitler and Jim Morrison on his own talk show. Time was 1:37 min.
Word of the day – Exultant – Adj. Marked by great joy or jubilation; triumphant.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
June 15, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster, Invocator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Master Evaluator, Grammarian)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Table Topics, Timekeeper)
Guest:
Tranetta Williams
Table Topics:
No speakers today so we had extended table topics led by Warren Hinrichs.
Tranetta spoke about a superhuman power she wishes she had. Time was 1:04 min.
Steve spoke about one of the worlds natural wonders his grandmother. Time was 0:56 min.
Jose spoke about what can be accomplished in 10 seconds. Time was 1:05 min.
Tranetta spoke about her favorite color. Time was 0:48 min.
Warren spoke about the craziest thing he bought with a credit card…a new truck. Time was 1:27 min.
Steve gave advice for newlyweds. His time was 1:06 min.
Jose spoke about his near death experience. Time was 1:45 min.
Warren spoke about his favorite place not to think. Time was 2:06 min.
Tranetta spoke about how she stays cool during these times. Time was 1:06 min.
Steve spoke about what he would tell Rip Van Winkle. Time was 1:07 min.
Jose spoke about the many domain names he owns. Time was 1:430 min.
Tranetta told us about her hobbies. Time was 1:00 min.
Warren spoke about interviewing Jesus, Hitler and Jim Morrison on his own talk show. Time was 1:37 min.
Word of the day – Exultant – Adj. Marked by great joy or jubilation; triumphant.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Minute (June 8, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
June 8, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Master Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Table Topics, Um Ah)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Toastmaster)
Table Topics:
No speakers today so we had extended table topics led by Catalina with her bag of new quarters.
Warren selected Kentucky coin and spoke about the Kentucky Derby. Her time was 1:41 min.
Sue selected the Wyoming coin. Her time was 2:03 min.
Jose selected the New Mexico coin and shared some historic information about NW. His time 2:12 min.
Steve selected the Arkansas coin and spoke about his stay at the refugee camp in Ft. Chafee. Time was 1:06 min.
Sue selected the Hawaii coin and spoke about the exotic allure of the state. Her time was 1:06 min.
Steve selected the North Dakota coin and spoke more about Hawaii. His time was 1:15 min.
Warren selected the centennial coin and spoke about his recent trip to St. Augustine. Time was 1:47 min.
Jose selected Indiana and spoke about the Indy 500 and local car races. Time was 1:54 min.
Word of the day – Fallible – Adj. – Liable to be mistaken.
Best Table Topics – Warren
Club Business:
Officer Nominees:
President – Sue Stack
VP Education – Nicole Kent
VP Public Relation – William Clifford
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin
Secretary – Steve Nguyen
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
June 8, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Master Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Table Topics, Um Ah)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Toastmaster)
Table Topics:
No speakers today so we had extended table topics led by Catalina with her bag of new quarters.
Warren selected Kentucky coin and spoke about the Kentucky Derby. Her time was 1:41 min.
Sue selected the Wyoming coin. Her time was 2:03 min.
Jose selected the New Mexico coin and shared some historic information about NW. His time 2:12 min.
Steve selected the Arkansas coin and spoke about his stay at the refugee camp in Ft. Chafee. Time was 1:06 min.
Sue selected the Hawaii coin and spoke about the exotic allure of the state. Her time was 1:06 min.
Steve selected the North Dakota coin and spoke more about Hawaii. His time was 1:15 min.
Warren selected the centennial coin and spoke about his recent trip to St. Augustine. Time was 1:47 min.
Jose selected Indiana and spoke about the Indy 500 and local car races. Time was 1:54 min.
Word of the day – Fallible – Adj. – Liable to be mistaken.
Best Table Topics – Warren
Club Business:
Officer Nominees:
President – Sue Stack
VP Education – Nicole Kent
VP Public Relation – William Clifford
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin
Secretary – Steve Nguyen
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Minute (May 18, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
May 18, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Presiding Officer, Toastmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Evaluator, Vote Counter)
Sgt. Of Arms – Flor Lepervanche, CC (Time Keeper, Um Ah)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Speaker)
Warren Hinrichs (Table Topics)
Nicole Kent (Speaker)
William Clifford (Master Evaluator, Invocator)
Speakers:
Nicole Kent – Nicole’s speech titled “It” was project No. 3 from Competent Communicator Manual. What was “It” that drew us to our spouses or significant others. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual time was 6:48 min.
Catalina Augustin – Catalina’s speech titled “Victim” was project No. 10 from the Competent Communication Manual. Catalina spoke about how she was a victim of discrimination at a restaurant. Expected time was 8-10 min. Actual time was 10:04 min.
Table Topics:
Warren led the table topics session.
Sue spoke about the ordeal of taking care of her husband. Time was 3:00 min.
Nicole talked about preparing her favorite pasta dish. Time was 1:04 min.
Lorraine spoke about her 15 min of fame. Time was 1:30 min.
Evaluations:
William Clifford introduced the evaluators.
Nicole’s speech was evaluated by Lorraine. Evaluation time was 1:30 min.
Catalina’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:10 min.
William conducted the general evaluation of meeting.
Best Table Topics – Nicole
Best Evaluator – Steve
Best Speaker - Catalina
Word of the day – Winnow – To examine closely in order to separate the good from the bad
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
May 18, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Presiding Officer, Toastmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Evaluator, Vote Counter)
Sgt. Of Arms – Flor Lepervanche, CC (Time Keeper, Um Ah)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Speaker)
Warren Hinrichs (Table Topics)
Nicole Kent (Speaker)
William Clifford (Master Evaluator, Invocator)
Speakers:
Nicole Kent – Nicole’s speech titled “It” was project No. 3 from Competent Communicator Manual. What was “It” that drew us to our spouses or significant others. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual time was 6:48 min.
Catalina Augustin – Catalina’s speech titled “Victim” was project No. 10 from the Competent Communication Manual. Catalina spoke about how she was a victim of discrimination at a restaurant. Expected time was 8-10 min. Actual time was 10:04 min.
Table Topics:
Warren led the table topics session.
Sue spoke about the ordeal of taking care of her husband. Time was 3:00 min.
Nicole talked about preparing her favorite pasta dish. Time was 1:04 min.
Lorraine spoke about her 15 min of fame. Time was 1:30 min.
Evaluations:
William Clifford introduced the evaluators.
Nicole’s speech was evaluated by Lorraine. Evaluation time was 1:30 min.
Catalina’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:10 min.
William conducted the general evaluation of meeting.
Best Table Topics – Nicole
Best Evaluator – Steve
Best Speaker - Catalina
Word of the day – Winnow – To examine closely in order to separate the good from the bad
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Minute (May 11, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
May 11, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster, ME, Evaluator, Um Ah)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Evaluator)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Speaker, Invocator)
Nicole Kent (Speaker, Grammarian)
William Clifford (Table Topics)
Speakers:
Nicole Kent – Nicole’s speech titled “Customer Service that Works” was project No. 2 from the Basic Communication Manual. The project was organizing your talk. Nicole spoke about the importance of customer service to any business organization. Expected time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 6:32 min.
Flor Lepervanche – Flor’s speech titled “Beauty of a Butterfly Wedding” was project No. 1 from the Advanced The Entertaining Speaker. The project was delivering an entertaining speech and Flor definitely entertained us with details from her daughter’s wedding. Expected time was 6 – 8 min. Actual time was 8:10 min.
Table Topics:
William Clifford led the table topics session.
Flor spoke about if she could go back in time. Her time was 1:16 min.
Jose spoke about where he does his best thinking. His time was 1:16 min.
Evaluations:
Jose led the Evaluations session and introduced the evaluators:
Nicole’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:10 min.
Flor’s speech was evaluated by Jose. Evaluation time was 3:14 min.
We had extended table topic sessions led by Flor and Steve
Word of the day – Beguile – To mislead by cheating.
Best Table Topics – Jose
Best Evaluator – Jose
Beast Speaker – Nicole
Club Business:
Officer Elections are coming up.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
May 11, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster, ME, Evaluator, Um Ah)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Evaluator)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Speaker, Invocator)
Nicole Kent (Speaker, Grammarian)
William Clifford (Table Topics)
Speakers:
Nicole Kent – Nicole’s speech titled “Customer Service that Works” was project No. 2 from the Basic Communication Manual. The project was organizing your talk. Nicole spoke about the importance of customer service to any business organization. Expected time was 5 – 7 min. Actual time was 6:32 min.
Flor Lepervanche – Flor’s speech titled “Beauty of a Butterfly Wedding” was project No. 1 from the Advanced The Entertaining Speaker. The project was delivering an entertaining speech and Flor definitely entertained us with details from her daughter’s wedding. Expected time was 6 – 8 min. Actual time was 8:10 min.
Table Topics:
William Clifford led the table topics session.
Flor spoke about if she could go back in time. Her time was 1:16 min.
Jose spoke about where he does his best thinking. His time was 1:16 min.
Evaluations:
Jose led the Evaluations session and introduced the evaluators:
Nicole’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:10 min.
Flor’s speech was evaluated by Jose. Evaluation time was 3:14 min.
We had extended table topic sessions led by Flor and Steve
Word of the day – Beguile – To mislead by cheating.
Best Table Topics – Jose
Best Evaluator – Jose
Beast Speaker – Nicole
Club Business:
Officer Elections are coming up.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Minute (April 27, 2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
April 27, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Speaker, Presiding Officer)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (ME, Evaluator, Timekeeper)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Topics Master)
Nicole Kent (Toastmaster, Um Ah)
William Clifford (Grammarian)
Guests:
Tranettea Williams
Janice Richer Wuerfel
Speakers:
Sue Stack – Sue’s speech titled “Woman Behind the APGAR Score” was a project from the Advanced Communication Storytelling Manual. Sue told us about the fascinating life of Dr. Virginia Apgar a pioneer in the field of medicine. Expected time was 7 – 9 min. Actual time was 9:19 min.
Table Topics:
Catalina led the table topics session.
Janice (guest) spoke about an important life changing event. Her time was 1:36 min.
Tranettea spoke about a gift for her mother on mothers day. His time was 1:30 min.
William spoke about Memorial Day. His time was 1:21 min.
Evaluations:
Steve led the Evaluations session and introduced himself:
Sue’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:50 min.
Word of the day – Shirty – Bad tempered; Irritable.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
April 27, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Speaker, Presiding Officer)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (ME, Evaluator, Timekeeper)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Topics Master)
Nicole Kent (Toastmaster, Um Ah)
William Clifford (Grammarian)
Guests:
Tranettea Williams
Janice Richer Wuerfel
Speakers:
Sue Stack – Sue’s speech titled “Woman Behind the APGAR Score” was a project from the Advanced Communication Storytelling Manual. Sue told us about the fascinating life of Dr. Virginia Apgar a pioneer in the field of medicine. Expected time was 7 – 9 min. Actual time was 9:19 min.
Table Topics:
Catalina led the table topics session.
Janice (guest) spoke about an important life changing event. Her time was 1:36 min.
Tranettea spoke about a gift for her mother on mothers day. His time was 1:30 min.
William spoke about Memorial Day. His time was 1:21 min.
Evaluations:
Steve led the Evaluations session and introduced himself:
Sue’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:50 min.
Word of the day – Shirty – Bad tempered; Irritable.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
April 20, 2011
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
April 20, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster)
VP Membership – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Master Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Toastmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Evaluator)
Nicole Kent (Grammarian)
William Clifford
Speeches:
Nicole Kent gave her Icebreaker speech, Project No. 1 from the Communication and Leadership Manual. Nicole spoke about her desire to always improve herself through higher education. Expected time was 4:00 – 6:00 min. Actual time was 6:00 min.
Table Topics:
Jose led the table topic session
Sue spoke about taking care of husband while during physical rehab. Time was 1:30.
William spoke about his overseas work experience. Time was 1:48.
Catalina spoke about a recent car accident involving her son. Time was 2:34.
Evaluation:
Steve evaluated Nicole’s speech. Evaluation time was 1:50.
Word of the day – Assiduous – Constant, persistent.
Best Table Topics – Catalina
Club Business:
Nicole was formally inducted as a member of Top O the Rock. Welcome back William Clifford. Nicole will be competing in the International Speech and Table Topics Dist. 84 Division A Contest this Saturday (details below). Good luck Nicole!
11:30 am
Comfort Inn Oceanfront
1515 North 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
April 20, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster)
VP Membership – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Master Evaluator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Toastmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Evaluator)
Nicole Kent (Grammarian)
William Clifford
Speeches:
Nicole Kent gave her Icebreaker speech, Project No. 1 from the Communication and Leadership Manual. Nicole spoke about her desire to always improve herself through higher education. Expected time was 4:00 – 6:00 min. Actual time was 6:00 min.
Table Topics:
Jose led the table topic session
Sue spoke about taking care of husband while during physical rehab. Time was 1:30.
William spoke about his overseas work experience. Time was 1:48.
Catalina spoke about a recent car accident involving her son. Time was 2:34.
Evaluation:
Steve evaluated Nicole’s speech. Evaluation time was 1:50.
Word of the day – Assiduous – Constant, persistent.
Best Table Topics – Catalina
Club Business:
Nicole was formally inducted as a member of Top O the Rock. Welcome back William Clifford. Nicole will be competing in the International Speech and Table Topics Dist. 84 Division A Contest this Saturday (details below). Good luck Nicole!
11:30 am
Comfort Inn Oceanfront
1515 North 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Minute (03/30/2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
March 30, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education - Sue Stack – ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Vote Counter)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Table Topics)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Invocator, Grammarian, Um Ah)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Master Evaluator, Evaluator)
Guests:
Casey Gentzkow
Suzanne Bass
Speakers:
Sue Stack delivered a speech titled “Creating the Best Club Climate”. Sue gave a canned speech from the Advanced Communicator Successful Club Series. Projected time was 10-15 min. Actual speech time was 11:52 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics Session conducted by Steve Nguyen. Spring was the theme.
Flor spoke about her favorite spring time memory. Time was 1:55.
Suzanne (guest) spoke about her favorite spring time activity. Time was 1:33.
Casey (guest) spoke about his favorite spring time activity. Time was 1:22.
Sue spoke about what she looks forward to during the spring. Time was 1:30.
Evaluation:
ME Warren Hinrich introduced himself as evaluator for Sue’s speech. Warren’s evaluation time was 2:49 min. Warren provided a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Sequester – To cause to withdraw into seclusion. To remove or set apart; segregate.
Best Table Topics – Suzanne Bass
Club Announcements:
Congratulations to Jose and Nicole for their first place finishes at the International Speech and Table Topics Area Contest!
Next week we will be meeting in the upstairs conference room.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
March 30, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education - Sue Stack – ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Vote Counter)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Table Topics)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Invocator, Grammarian, Um Ah)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Master Evaluator, Evaluator)
Guests:
Casey Gentzkow
Suzanne Bass
Speakers:
Sue Stack delivered a speech titled “Creating the Best Club Climate”. Sue gave a canned speech from the Advanced Communicator Successful Club Series. Projected time was 10-15 min. Actual speech time was 11:52 min.
Table Topics:
Table Topics Session conducted by Steve Nguyen. Spring was the theme.
Flor spoke about her favorite spring time memory. Time was 1:55.
Suzanne (guest) spoke about her favorite spring time activity. Time was 1:33.
Casey (guest) spoke about his favorite spring time activity. Time was 1:22.
Sue spoke about what she looks forward to during the spring. Time was 1:30.
Evaluation:
ME Warren Hinrich introduced himself as evaluator for Sue’s speech. Warren’s evaluation time was 2:49 min. Warren provided a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Sequester – To cause to withdraw into seclusion. To remove or set apart; segregate.
Best Table Topics – Suzanne Bass
Club Announcements:
Congratulations to Jose and Nicole for their first place finishes at the International Speech and Table Topics Area Contest!
Next week we will be meeting in the upstairs conference room.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Minute (03/23/11)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
March 23, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Speaker)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Master Evaluator, Grammarian, Um Ah)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Toastmaster)
Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Invocator, Timer)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Table Topics, Evaluator)
Beth Pavlicberry (Evaluator)
Nicole Kent
Guests:
Trent Helms and Louis Shapiro
Speeches:
Jose Lepervanche – Jose performed his contest speech titled “The Finished Line”. Jose used similes and metaphors to compare life to river rafting, mountain climbing and running a race. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual time was 6:41 min.
Trent Helms - Trent speech was “3 Corner Points to an Organization”. Trent talked about the three main points in the structure of an organization. Projected time was 7-10 min. Actual time was 9:57 min.
Table Topics: Brian Berry conducted table topics. Theme was “favorites”
Steve spoke his favorite memory involving his son. Time was 1:09.
Nicole told us a funny story about eating crabs with her dad. Time was 2:06.
Trent told us a humorous story from his law enforcement days. Time was 1:42
Sue spoke about going shopping with her daughter. Time was 1:37
Evaluations:
Brian evaluated Jose Speech. Evaluation time was 2:33 min.
Beth evaluated Trent’s speech. Evaluation time was 2:53 min.
We had a round table evaluation for Jose and Nicole as they prepare for the International Speech and Table Topics Contest this Friday.
Best Table Topics – Nicole
Best Evaluator – Brian
Best Speaker – Trent
Word of the day – Penchant – noun. A strong inclination, taste, or liking for something To praise highly. Used by Jose, Trent and Brian.
Area 10 and 14 International Speech and Table Topics Contest this Friday March 25
6:00 PM
Piccadilly
200 Monument Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
March 23, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Speaker)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Master Evaluator, Grammarian, Um Ah)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Toastmaster)
Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Invocator, Timer)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Table Topics, Evaluator)
Beth Pavlicberry (Evaluator)
Nicole Kent
Guests:
Trent Helms and Louis Shapiro
Speeches:
Jose Lepervanche – Jose performed his contest speech titled “The Finished Line”. Jose used similes and metaphors to compare life to river rafting, mountain climbing and running a race. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual time was 6:41 min.
Trent Helms - Trent speech was “3 Corner Points to an Organization”. Trent talked about the three main points in the structure of an organization. Projected time was 7-10 min. Actual time was 9:57 min.
Table Topics: Brian Berry conducted table topics. Theme was “favorites”
Steve spoke his favorite memory involving his son. Time was 1:09.
Nicole told us a funny story about eating crabs with her dad. Time was 2:06.
Trent told us a humorous story from his law enforcement days. Time was 1:42
Sue spoke about going shopping with her daughter. Time was 1:37
Evaluations:
Brian evaluated Jose Speech. Evaluation time was 2:33 min.
Beth evaluated Trent’s speech. Evaluation time was 2:53 min.
We had a round table evaluation for Jose and Nicole as they prepare for the International Speech and Table Topics Contest this Friday.
Best Table Topics – Nicole
Best Evaluator – Brian
Best Speaker – Trent
Word of the day – Penchant – noun. A strong inclination, taste, or liking for something To praise highly. Used by Jose, Trent and Brian.
Area 10 and 14 International Speech and Table Topics Contest this Friday March 25
6:00 PM
Piccadilly
200 Monument Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Minute (02/23/2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
February 23, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Invocator, Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Grammarian, Vote Counter)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Toastmaster, Table Topics Master)
Beth Pavlicberry (Evaluator)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)
Brian Harbin (Guest of Brian and Beth)
Speakers
Warren Hinrichs delivered a speech titled “A Creek Runs Through It”. Warren gave a demonstration speech about fly fishing. This is Project #3 Demonstration Talk from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual speech time was 6:48 min.
Table Topics
Table Topics Session conducted by Brian Berry. Theme was meeting related topics.
Jose spoke about how to deal with a long winded speaker. Time was 1:16.
Nicole spoke about the importance of preparation for speeches. Time was 1:04.
Brian H. spoke about his home owner association meeting. Time was 1:36.
Flor spoke about the qualities of a great speaker. Time was 1:34.
Warren spoke about challenging meeting that he had. Time was 1:28.
Steve spoke about his most memorable public speaking experience. Time was 1:01.
Beth spoke about how to run a successful meeting. Time was 1:10.
Brian spoke about how to handle the unexpected during meetings. Time was 1:57.
Evaluation
ME Jose introduced Beth evaluator for Warren’s speech. Beth’s evaluation time was 2:51 min. Jose provided a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Riant – Laughing, smiling, cheerful.
Best Table Topics – Nicole Kent
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
February 23, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Invocator, Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Grammarian, Vote Counter)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Toastmaster, Table Topics Master)
Beth Pavlicberry (Evaluator)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)
Brian Harbin (Guest of Brian and Beth)
Speakers
Warren Hinrichs delivered a speech titled “A Creek Runs Through It”. Warren gave a demonstration speech about fly fishing. This is Project #3 Demonstration Talk from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual speech time was 6:48 min.
Table Topics
Table Topics Session conducted by Brian Berry. Theme was meeting related topics.
Jose spoke about how to deal with a long winded speaker. Time was 1:16.
Nicole spoke about the importance of preparation for speeches. Time was 1:04.
Brian H. spoke about his home owner association meeting. Time was 1:36.
Flor spoke about the qualities of a great speaker. Time was 1:34.
Warren spoke about challenging meeting that he had. Time was 1:28.
Steve spoke about his most memorable public speaking experience. Time was 1:01.
Beth spoke about how to run a successful meeting. Time was 1:10.
Brian spoke about how to handle the unexpected during meetings. Time was 1:57.
Evaluation
ME Jose introduced Beth evaluator for Warren’s speech. Beth’s evaluation time was 2:51 min. Jose provided a general evaluation of the meeting.
Word of the day – Riant – Laughing, smiling, cheerful.
Best Table Topics – Nicole Kent
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Minute (02/09/2011)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
February 9, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster)
VP Education – Sue Stack, AC-B, CL (Master Evaluator, Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Speaker)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Timekeeper, Vote Counter, Grammarian)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Invocator)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Evaluator)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)
Speeches
Steve Nguyen delivered a speech titled “Meditation for Better Living”. Steve talked about how one can manage stress by practicing mindfulness of breathing meditation. This was project # 5 The Abstract Concept from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 8-10 min. Actual time was 9:00.
Warren Hinrichs delivered a speech titled “Asset Allocation Strategy”. Warren talked about investment themes for this 2011. This is Project #4 Fact Finding Report from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 5-7 min. with a 2-3 Q&A. Actual speech time was 6:44 min. and 5:00 min for Q&A.
Evaluations
Sue evaluated Steve’s speech. Sue’s time was 2:00 min. Sue introduced evaluator Lorraine who evaluated Warren’s speech. Lorraine’s time was 3:15 min. Sue provided a general evaluation of the meeting.
We did not have a table topic sessions due to the length of the speeches.
Word of the day – Juxtaposition – Act or instance of placing two or more objects side by side.
Best Speaker – Steve
Best Evaluator – Lorraine
Club Business
Lorraine gave a briefing on what happened at District 84 Meeting.
February 24 Make up Office Training 6:30 to 8:00 at UF Shands
Area Contest March 25 at Picadilly’s at the Avenues
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
February 9, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster)
VP Education – Sue Stack, AC-B, CL (Master Evaluator, Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Speaker)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Timekeeper, Vote Counter, Grammarian)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Invocator)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Evaluator)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)
Speeches
Steve Nguyen delivered a speech titled “Meditation for Better Living”. Steve talked about how one can manage stress by practicing mindfulness of breathing meditation. This was project # 5 The Abstract Concept from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 8-10 min. Actual time was 9:00.
Warren Hinrichs delivered a speech titled “Asset Allocation Strategy”. Warren talked about investment themes for this 2011. This is Project #4 Fact Finding Report from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 5-7 min. with a 2-3 Q&A. Actual speech time was 6:44 min. and 5:00 min for Q&A.
Evaluations
Sue evaluated Steve’s speech. Sue’s time was 2:00 min. Sue introduced evaluator Lorraine who evaluated Warren’s speech. Lorraine’s time was 3:15 min. Sue provided a general evaluation of the meeting.
We did not have a table topic sessions due to the length of the speeches.
Word of the day – Juxtaposition – Act or instance of placing two or more objects side by side.
Best Speaker – Steve
Best Evaluator – Lorraine
Club Business
Lorraine gave a briefing on what happened at District 84 Meeting.
February 24 Make up Office Training 6:30 to 8:00 at UF Shands
Area Contest March 25 at Picadilly’s at the Avenues
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting (01/19/10)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
January 19, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Presiding Officer, Table Topics)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Master Evaluator, Grammarian)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Evaluator)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Toastmaster, Invocator)
Beth Pavlicberry, CC (Speaker)
Helen Ashmead (Vote Counter, (Timekeeper))
Speeches
Beth delivered an excellent and informative speech titled “The Proposed Palmer Terrace Dock". This is Project from Advance Manual Communication. Projected time was 3 min. Actual time was 2:47 min.
Table Topics
Table Topics session conducted by Jose Lepervanche.
Evaluations
Flor Lepervanche conducted the evaluation session. Flor introduced evaluator Lauren Haataia. Lauren Haataia gave an excellent evaluation of Beth’s speech. His time was 3:10 min. Flor provided a great general evaluation of the meeting.
Club Business
Officer Training scheduled Saturday January 22 at UF Shands. Officers let Catalina know if you plan to attend. Registration fee is covered by Club.
Word of the day: Quandary – Dilemma.
Best Table Topics – Helen
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
January 19, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Presiding Officer, Table Topics)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Master Evaluator, Grammarian)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Evaluator)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Toastmaster, Invocator)
Beth Pavlicberry, CC (Speaker)
Helen Ashmead (Vote Counter, (Timekeeper))
Speeches
Beth delivered an excellent and informative speech titled “The Proposed Palmer Terrace Dock". This is Project from Advance Manual Communication. Projected time was 3 min. Actual time was 2:47 min.
Table Topics
Table Topics session conducted by Jose Lepervanche.
Evaluations
Flor Lepervanche conducted the evaluation session. Flor introduced evaluator Lauren Haataia. Lauren Haataia gave an excellent evaluation of Beth’s speech. His time was 3:10 min. Flor provided a great general evaluation of the meeting.
Club Business
Officer Training scheduled Saturday January 22 at UF Shands. Officers let Catalina know if you plan to attend. Registration fee is covered by Club.
Word of the day: Quandary – Dilemma.
Best Table Topics – Helen
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Minutes Meeting (01/12/11)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
Januar 12, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Presiding Officer, Sandwich Delivery)
VP of Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Table Topics, Vote Counter)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Invocator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Timekeeper)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Table Topics)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Evaluator)
Beth Pavlicberry, CC (Grammarian, Um Ah)
Helen Ashmead (Vote Counter)
Speeches
Warren Hinrichs delivered an excellent and informative speech titled “How to Protect Your Fixed Income Mutual Funds From Rising Rates”. This is Project #5 from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 6-8 min. Actual time was 7:03 min.
Table Topics
Table Topics session conducted by Lorraine Haataia. Theme was money.
Helen spoke about lessons learned concerning money. Time was 1:44.
Brian spoke about what he has to do to make money. Time was 1:52.
Catalina spoke about making money doing what she is passionate about. Time was 1:08
Evaluations
Sue Stack conducted the evaluation session. Sue introduced evaluator Brian Berry. Brian Berry gave an excellent evaluation of Warren’s speech. His time was 2:50 min. Sue provided a great general evaluation of the meeting.
Club Business
Officer Training scheduled Saturday January 22 at UF Shands. Officers let Catalina know if you plan to attend. Registration fee is covered by Club.
Word of the day: Query – To question.
Best Table Topics – Brian
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
Januar 12, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Presiding Officer, Sandwich Delivery)
VP of Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Master Evaluator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Table Topics, Vote Counter)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Invocator)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Timekeeper)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Table Topics)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)
Brian Berry, CC, CL (Evaluator)
Beth Pavlicberry, CC (Grammarian, Um Ah)
Helen Ashmead (Vote Counter)
Speeches
Warren Hinrichs delivered an excellent and informative speech titled “How to Protect Your Fixed Income Mutual Funds From Rising Rates”. This is Project #5 from the Speaking to Inform Manual, Advance Communication Series. Projected time was 6-8 min. Actual time was 7:03 min.
Table Topics
Table Topics session conducted by Lorraine Haataia. Theme was money.
Helen spoke about lessons learned concerning money. Time was 1:44.
Brian spoke about what he has to do to make money. Time was 1:52.
Catalina spoke about making money doing what she is passionate about. Time was 1:08
Evaluations
Sue Stack conducted the evaluation session. Sue introduced evaluator Brian Berry. Brian Berry gave an excellent evaluation of Warren’s speech. His time was 2:50 min. Sue provided a great general evaluation of the meeting.
Club Business
Officer Training scheduled Saturday January 22 at UF Shands. Officers let Catalina know if you plan to attend. Registration fee is covered by Club.
Word of the day: Query – To question.
Best Table Topics – Brian
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Minutes (01/05/10)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
Januar 5, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Table Topics, Vote Counter)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Table Topics, Vote Counter)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Master Evaluator)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Grammarian, Um Ah)
Helen Ashmead (Timekeeper)
We had extended table topic sessions led by Flor and Steve
1st Round
Lorraine spoke her goals for this year. Time was 1:44.
Steve spoke about resolution concerning time. Time was 0:30.
Warren spoke about new year resolution regarding finance. Time was 1:25
Helen spoke about new year resolution regarding health. Time was 1:30
Jose spoke about his new year resolutions. Time was 1:44.
2nd Round
Warren talked about how he met last years resolution. Time was 2:01
Helen talked about how she spent her holidays. Time was 1:59
Lorraine spoke about her most memorable holidays from the past. Time was 2:16
Flor spoke about what she would do with Lottery winnings. Time was 1:56
Jose spoke about his training for the Gate River Run. Time was 2:25
Word of the day – Extol – To praise highly.
Best Table Topics (for both sessions) – Jose
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
Januar 5, 2011
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Table Topics, Vote Counter)
Sgt of Arms - Flor Lepervanche, CC (Table Topics, Vote Counter)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALG (Master Evaluator)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Grammarian, Um Ah)
Helen Ashmead (Timekeeper)
We had extended table topic sessions led by Flor and Steve
1st Round
Lorraine spoke her goals for this year. Time was 1:44.
Steve spoke about resolution concerning time. Time was 0:30.
Warren spoke about new year resolution regarding finance. Time was 1:25
Helen spoke about new year resolution regarding health. Time was 1:30
Jose spoke about his new year resolutions. Time was 1:44.
2nd Round
Warren talked about how he met last years resolution. Time was 2:01
Helen talked about how she spent her holidays. Time was 1:59
Lorraine spoke about her most memorable holidays from the past. Time was 2:16
Flor spoke about what she would do with Lottery winnings. Time was 1:56
Jose spoke about his training for the Gate River Run. Time was 2:25
Word of the day – Extol – To praise highly.
Best Table Topics (for both sessions) – Jose
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