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.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
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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