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
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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
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