Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 25, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
President - Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster)
VP Public Relations – Andrea Siracusa, CC, ALB (Table Topics Master)
VP of Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Evaluator, Grammarian)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper)
Sgt. Arms - Flor Lepervanche (Master Evaluator)
Brian Berry (Invocator, Speaker, Vote Counter)
Beth Pavlic Berry (Um/Ah)
Guest: Beth Pavlic Berry
Speaker – Brian Berry – “Swinging from a Vine” – Brian’s project was from the Advance Story Telling Manual. Brian made excellent use of body language and vocal variety. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual time was 5:35.
Table Topics – Andrea Siracusa was the Topics Master and the theme was going back to….
Flor spoke about her favorite school memory. Time was 1:27.
Beth spoke about going back to the future. Time was 1:12.
Steve spoke about his son’s rough start to school year. Time was 1:01.
Jose spoke about our reliance on electronic gadgets. Time was 1:21.
Brian told us why he is a nature lover. Time was 1:11.
Sue spoke about her favorite vacation spot. Time was 1:17.
Evaluation – ME Jose introduced Sue Stack who evaluated Brian’s speech. Sue’s evaluation time was 1:46.
Word of the day – Vociferous – Loud, noisy. Word used by Steve, Jose, Flor and Andrea.
Best Table Topics – Beth
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Minute (08/18/10)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 18, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALB (Toastmaster)
VP of Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Topics Master)
President - Jose Lepervanche, DTM
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Master Evaluator)
Sgt. Arms - Flor Lepervanche (Vote Counter)
Mahesh Shetty (Grammarian)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Um/Ah)
Brian Berry (Table Topics)
Josh Nathanson
Phil Livingston (Timekeeper)
Guests: Phil Livingston
Club Business – Mahesh Shetty inducted as member of Top O The Rock.
No speakers for today’s meeting
Table Topics – Participants were asked to present a short commercial based on items provided by Topics Master Sue Stack.
Josh – Josh’s commercial was for a tape measure. Time was 1:15.
Jose – Jose’s commercial was for the Andy Griffith Show DVD. Time was 1:32.
Brian – Brian’s commercial was for an “Easy Button” - Time was 1:34.
Flor – Flor’s commercial was for a box of colored markers. Time was 1:25.
Phil – Phil’s commercial was for a shoe organizer. Time was 1:27.
Catalina – Catalina’s commercial was for a can of Penn Racket Balls. Time was 1:33.
Mahesh – Mahesh’s commercial was for Sue’s watch. Time was 1:16.
Lorraine – Lorraine’s commercial was for a packet of breath mints. Time was 1:27.
Table Topics session was extended to allow members/guests to evaluate table topic speakers.
Word of the day – Finical – Very fussy.
Best Table Topics – Jose Lepervanche
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 18, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALB (Toastmaster)
VP of Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Topics Master)
President - Jose Lepervanche, DTM
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Master Evaluator)
Sgt. Arms - Flor Lepervanche (Vote Counter)
Mahesh Shetty (Grammarian)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Um/Ah)
Brian Berry (Table Topics)
Josh Nathanson
Phil Livingston (Timekeeper)
Guests: Phil Livingston
Club Business – Mahesh Shetty inducted as member of Top O The Rock.
No speakers for today’s meeting
Table Topics – Participants were asked to present a short commercial based on items provided by Topics Master Sue Stack.
Josh – Josh’s commercial was for a tape measure. Time was 1:15.
Jose – Jose’s commercial was for the Andy Griffith Show DVD. Time was 1:32.
Brian – Brian’s commercial was for an “Easy Button” - Time was 1:34.
Flor – Flor’s commercial was for a box of colored markers. Time was 1:25.
Phil – Phil’s commercial was for a shoe organizer. Time was 1:27.
Catalina – Catalina’s commercial was for a can of Penn Racket Balls. Time was 1:33.
Mahesh – Mahesh’s commercial was for Sue’s watch. Time was 1:16.
Lorraine – Lorraine’s commercial was for a packet of breath mints. Time was 1:27.
Table Topics session was extended to allow members/guests to evaluate table topic speakers.
Word of the day – Finical – Very fussy.
Best Table Topics – Jose Lepervanche
Monday, August 16, 2010
Minute (08/11/2010)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 11, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
VP of Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster)
President - Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Speaker)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Invocator, Timekeeper)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALB (Evaluator, Vote Counter)
LaJeanne Mizell (Grammarian)
Brian Berry (Table Topics)
Shawn Liu (Master Evaluator)
Jan Miller (Um Ah)
Guests: Lajeanne Mizell, Shawn Liu, Brian Berry, Jan Miller
Club Business – Mahesh Shetty inducted as member of Top O The Rock.
Speaker – Jose Lepervanche – “Lead Yourself” – Jose gave a passionate and entertaining speech based on Project no. 9 (Persuade with Power) from the Communication and Leadership Manual. Jose spoke about his recent experience in D.C. with the Scouts. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual time was 6:04.
Evaluator – Lorraine Haataia evaluated Jose’s speech. Time was 3:20.
Table Topics – Our guest Brian led a lively table topics session.
Lorraine – Spoke about effective use of silence when speaking. Time was 1:53.
Sue – Spoke about the importance of group activities. Time was 2:24.
Shawn (Guest) – Spoke about an acquaintance who was able to turn his life around. Time was 2:10.
Jan (Guest) – Spoke about what inspires her in life. Time were 2:02.
Steve – Spoke about what he likes to do for entertainment. Time 1:00.
Word of the day – Perspicuity – Clearness and lucidity.
Word used by: Sue, Brian
Best Table Topics – Lorraine Haataia
Best Evaluator – Lorraine Haataia
Best Speaker – Jose Lepervanche
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 11, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
VP of Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster)
President - Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Speaker)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Invocator, Timekeeper)
Lorraine Haataia, ACG, ALB (Evaluator, Vote Counter)
LaJeanne Mizell (Grammarian)
Brian Berry (Table Topics)
Shawn Liu (Master Evaluator)
Jan Miller (Um Ah)
Guests: Lajeanne Mizell, Shawn Liu, Brian Berry, Jan Miller
Club Business – Mahesh Shetty inducted as member of Top O The Rock.
Speaker – Jose Lepervanche – “Lead Yourself” – Jose gave a passionate and entertaining speech based on Project no. 9 (Persuade with Power) from the Communication and Leadership Manual. Jose spoke about his recent experience in D.C. with the Scouts. Projected time was 5-7 min. Actual time was 6:04.
Evaluator – Lorraine Haataia evaluated Jose’s speech. Time was 3:20.
Table Topics – Our guest Brian led a lively table topics session.
Lorraine – Spoke about effective use of silence when speaking. Time was 1:53.
Sue – Spoke about the importance of group activities. Time was 2:24.
Shawn (Guest) – Spoke about an acquaintance who was able to turn his life around. Time was 2:10.
Jan (Guest) – Spoke about what inspires her in life. Time were 2:02.
Steve – Spoke about what he likes to do for entertainment. Time 1:00.
Word of the day – Perspicuity – Clearness and lucidity.
Word used by: Sue, Brian
Best Table Topics – Lorraine Haataia
Best Evaluator – Lorraine Haataia
Best Speaker – Jose Lepervanche
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Minute (08/04/2010)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 4, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Vote Counter)
VP PR - Andrea Siracusa, CC, ALB (Speaker, Invocator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Master Evaluator, Vote Counter)
Lorraine Haataia, ACB, ALB (Table Topics Master, Grammarian)
Mahesh Shetty (Um Ah Counter)
Guests: Mahesh Shetty
Speaker – Andrea Siracusa – “Press Conference” – Andrea’s speech was from the Advanced Communication Series Public Relations Manual. Andrea gave a press conference following a fatal accident at a construction site. Following the press conference Andrea answered questions from members of the press. Projected time was 4 - 6 min. for speech and 3:00 – 5:00 min for Q and A.
Evaluator – Sue Stack evaluated Andrea’s speech – Time was 3:08.
Table Topics – Hats were the theme of the table topic session conducted by Lorraine.
Steve – Spoke about his favorite hat. Time was 0:55.
Catalina – Spoke about a hat that she used to wear. Time was 1:15.
Mahesh (Guest) – Spoke about the hats that he owns. Time was 1:09.
Andrea – Spoke about her husband’s favorite hat and how he almost lost it. Time was 2:06.
Word of the day – Zenith – Point directly overhead. The highest point.
Word used by: Sorry I forgot to note who used the word of the day.
Best Table Topics – Andrea
Best Evaluator – Sue
Best Speaker – Andrea
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
August 4, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Vote Counter)
VP PR - Andrea Siracusa, CC, ALB (Speaker, Invocator)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Master Evaluator, Vote Counter)
Lorraine Haataia, ACB, ALB (Table Topics Master, Grammarian)
Mahesh Shetty (Um Ah Counter)
Guests: Mahesh Shetty
Speaker – Andrea Siracusa – “Press Conference” – Andrea’s speech was from the Advanced Communication Series Public Relations Manual. Andrea gave a press conference following a fatal accident at a construction site. Following the press conference Andrea answered questions from members of the press. Projected time was 4 - 6 min. for speech and 3:00 – 5:00 min for Q and A.
Evaluator – Sue Stack evaluated Andrea’s speech – Time was 3:08.
Table Topics – Hats were the theme of the table topic session conducted by Lorraine.
Steve – Spoke about his favorite hat. Time was 0:55.
Catalina – Spoke about a hat that she used to wear. Time was 1:15.
Mahesh (Guest) – Spoke about the hats that he owns. Time was 1:09.
Andrea – Spoke about her husband’s favorite hat and how he almost lost it. Time was 2:06.
Word of the day – Zenith – Point directly overhead. The highest point.
Word used by: Sorry I forgot to note who used the word of the day.
Best Table Topics – Andrea
Best Evaluator – Sue
Best Speaker – Andrea
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Minute (07/28/2010)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 37
July 28, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Toastmaster, Um/Ah)
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Speaker)
VP PR - Andrea Siracusa, CC, ALB (Grammarian, Timekeeper)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Table Topics Master, Vote Counter)
Lorraine Haataia, ACB, ALB (General Evaluator)
Jemerson Diaz, CC (Evaluator)
Guests: Mahesh Shetty, Marie Brocato
Speaker – Sue Stack – “ABCs of Toastmasters” – Sue gave an excellent canned speech from the Successful Club Series. Sue presented about The Toastmaster Communication and Leadership tracks – Projected time was 10-15 min. Actual time was 11 minutes 28 seconds.
Evaluator – Jemerson Diaz evaluated Sue’s speech – Time was 3 minutes.
Table Topics – Heat was the theme of the table topic session.
Andrea – Spoke about how she stays cool in the heat. Time was 1:17.
Lorraine – Told us how she could survive without air conditioning . Time was 2:10.
Catalina – Spoke about how a person could go crazy from the heat. Time was 1:36.
Mahesh (Guest) – Told us about his favorite summertime food and beverages. Time was 0:59.
Andrea – Spoke about her first car and life experience. Times were 2:12 and 2:16.
Word of the day – Bemoan – To express grief over; lament; express disapproval of or regret; deplore
Word used by: Jemerson, Sue. Sorry if I left out anyone else that used the word.
Best Table Topics – Lorraine
Best Evaluator – Jemerson
Best Speaker – Sue
Club Business – Andrea Siracusa inducted VP of Membership role. Lorraine Haataia inducted as member of Top O The Rock.
Today was Jemerson Diaz’s last day at Top O The Rock. He will be leaving Jacksonville and heading to Las Vegas this Sunday. Jemerson, we wish you the best of luck with your endeavors and your new life in Las Vegas.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 37
July 28, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Toastmaster, Um/Ah)
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Speaker)
VP PR - Andrea Siracusa, CC, ALB (Grammarian, Timekeeper)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Table Topics Master, Vote Counter)
Lorraine Haataia, ACB, ALB (General Evaluator)
Jemerson Diaz, CC (Evaluator)
Guests: Mahesh Shetty, Marie Brocato
Speaker – Sue Stack – “ABCs of Toastmasters” – Sue gave an excellent canned speech from the Successful Club Series. Sue presented about The Toastmaster Communication and Leadership tracks – Projected time was 10-15 min. Actual time was 11 minutes 28 seconds.
Evaluator – Jemerson Diaz evaluated Sue’s speech – Time was 3 minutes.
Table Topics – Heat was the theme of the table topic session.
Andrea – Spoke about how she stays cool in the heat. Time was 1:17.
Lorraine – Told us how she could survive without air conditioning . Time was 2:10.
Catalina – Spoke about how a person could go crazy from the heat. Time was 1:36.
Mahesh (Guest) – Told us about his favorite summertime food and beverages. Time was 0:59.
Andrea – Spoke about her first car and life experience. Times were 2:12 and 2:16.
Word of the day – Bemoan – To express grief over; lament; express disapproval of or regret; deplore
Word used by: Jemerson, Sue. Sorry if I left out anyone else that used the word.
Best Table Topics – Lorraine
Best Evaluator – Jemerson
Best Speaker – Sue
Club Business – Andrea Siracusa inducted VP of Membership role. Lorraine Haataia inducted as member of Top O The Rock.
Today was Jemerson Diaz’s last day at Top O The Rock. He will be leaving Jacksonville and heading to Las Vegas this Sunday. Jemerson, we wish you the best of luck with your endeavors and your new life in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Minute (07/21/2010)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 37
July 21, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
Jemerson Diaz, CC (Toastmaster)
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Table Topics Master, 3rd Evaluator)
VP PR - Andrea Siracusa, CC, ALB (Grammarian)
VP of Education – Sue Stack, (Table Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Timekeeper)
Lorraine Haataia (Vote Counter)
Guests: Phil Singleton, Daniel Delpino, Leanje (???)
No prepared speeches today but there was plenty of opportunities to work on our impromptu speaking during table topic session led by Sue Stack.
Table Topics
Lorraine – Spoke about her moving experiences and first car. Times were 2:03 and 2:05.
Jemerson – Spoke about his college experience and goals in life. Times were 2:12 and 1:49.
Phil (Guest) – Spoke about his apartment experience. Time 2:03.
Andrea – Spoke about her first car and life experience. Times were 2:12 and 2:16.
Steve – Spoke about his first job. Time 0:56.
Daniel (Guest) – Spoke about a moving experience. Time 2:27.
Word of the day – Acumen – Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight
Word used by: Jemerson
Best Table Topics – Daniel Delpino
Best Evaluator – NA
Best Speaker – NA
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 37
July 21, 2010
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Present:
Jemerson Diaz, CC (Toastmaster)
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Table Topics Master, 3rd Evaluator)
VP PR - Andrea Siracusa, CC, ALB (Grammarian)
VP of Education – Sue Stack, (Table Topics Master)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CTM (Timekeeper)
Lorraine Haataia (Vote Counter)
Guests: Phil Singleton, Daniel Delpino, Leanje (???)
No prepared speeches today but there was plenty of opportunities to work on our impromptu speaking during table topic session led by Sue Stack.
Table Topics
Lorraine – Spoke about her moving experiences and first car. Times were 2:03 and 2:05.
Jemerson – Spoke about his college experience and goals in life. Times were 2:12 and 1:49.
Phil (Guest) – Spoke about his apartment experience. Time 2:03.
Andrea – Spoke about her first car and life experience. Times were 2:12 and 2:16.
Steve – Spoke about his first job. Time 0:56.
Daniel (Guest) – Spoke about a moving experience. Time 2:27.
Word of the day – Acumen – Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight
Word used by: Jemerson
Best Table Topics – Daniel Delpino
Best Evaluator – NA
Best Speaker – NA
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Minute (07-07-10)
Good morning Top O' The Rock Toastmasters,
We had a great meeting last week (July 7) –
Lorraine Haataia, Area 10 Governor visited our Club to induct our new Officers using our new Dedicated Leaders Award Gavel.
The new Officers are:
President....Jose Lepervanche
VP of Education......Sue Stack
VP of Public Relations.....Andrea Siracusa
Treasurer.....Catalina Agustin
Secretary.....Steve Nguyen
Sgt. At Arms....Flor Lepervanche
Sue Stack was our Toastmaster and she gave us inspirational thoughts as our Invocator doing a wonderful job.
Jose Lepervanche spoke about “Who is in control” Project # 7 - Competent Communication. Jemerson Diaz evaluated Jose's speech.
Andrea Siracusa provided our Word of the Day (Caterwave) and she served as Table Topic Master and Umm n' Ahh Counter too.
Flor Lepervanche was our Timekeeper too and she was our Vote Counter too.
Lorraine Haataia served as Master Evaluator.
Sue Stack was the winner as the best table topic.
Attendance: Sue Stack, Jemerson Diaz, Flor Lepervanche, Jose Lepervanche, Andrea Siracusa and Lorraine Haataia.
See you on Wednesday!
The minutes from the meeting are available on the blog at www.toporock.org, please be sure to check out what took place.
Top O’ the Rock Toastmasters Club # 2155
Midtown Business Centre
4040 Woodcock Dr., Bldg. 2200, Rm #151
(Community Room)
Meeting: Wednesday, 12:00 pm
www.toporock.com/directions.html
Jemerson Diaz (904-210-1406)
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