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.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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.
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