Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
April 17, 2012
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
President – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster)
VP Membership – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Topics Master)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin, CC (Timekeeper)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Speaker)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (ME, Evaluator, Invocator)
Flor Lepervanche, CC (Grammarian)
Guests:
Nora Santamaria (Guest of Flor, Vote Counter)
Printella Bankhead (Um Ah Counter)
Speakers:
Steve Nguyen – Completed speech no. 4 Demonstration Talk from Advance Communication Speaking to Inform Manual. Title was “Lessons Learned from Running”. Steve shared his experience and lessons learned while training for the Gate River Run. As part of speech he demonstrated some exercises for strengthening the lower leg and feet. Expected time was 6-8 min. Actual time was 7:24 min.
Evaluation:
Warren Hinrichs served as Master Evaluator and Evaluator for Steve’s speech. Warren’s evaluation time was 3:17 min. Warren gave a general evaluation of the meeting.
Table Topics:
Table topics led by Jose. The theme was “time”.
Sue spoke about her most difficult time management challenge. Time was 2:01 min.
Flor spoke about how she loses track of time when going to her Facebook page. Time was 1:45 min.
Printella gave us her tip on how to effectively manage time. Time was 1:47 min.
Catalina spoke about where she would like to go with extra time. Time was 1:29 min.
Word of the day – Genial – Adj. Cheerful.
Best table topics speaker was Catalina.
Club Business:
Printella officially inducted as member of Top O the Rock.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Minute (March 06, 2012)
Top O’ The Rock
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
March 6, 2012
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Table Topics)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Timekeeper)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Evaluator, Grammarian)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker, Invocator)
Speakers:
Warren Hinrich – Warren’s speech “Funny Family Stories” was from the Advanced Communicator Series Professional Speaker. The project objective was speaking to entertain and that was exactly what Warren did. Warren shared with us a collection of very funny stories involving his family. Warren used excellent body language and sound effects to enhance his speech. Projected time was 15 min. Actual time was 16:03 min.
Table Topics:
Sue led the table topics session.
Catlaina spoke about her husband’s humorous side. Time was 2:10 min.
Steve spoke about a camping experience in Cedar Key. Time was 1:25 min.
Sue spoke about the recent tornadoes. Time was 2:26 min.
Warren spoke about his daughter’s curious behavior. Time was 1:54 min.
Evaluations:
Warren’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:28 min.
Word of the day – Query – verb – To question.
Toastmasters Club 2155
Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10
March 6, 2012
Location: Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200
Community Room #151
4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Members Present:
VP Education – Sue Stack, ACB, CL (Toastmaster, Table Topics)
Treasurer – Catalina Augustin (Timekeeper)
Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Evaluator, Grammarian)
Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker, Invocator)
Speakers:
Warren Hinrich – Warren’s speech “Funny Family Stories” was from the Advanced Communicator Series Professional Speaker. The project objective was speaking to entertain and that was exactly what Warren did. Warren shared with us a collection of very funny stories involving his family. Warren used excellent body language and sound effects to enhance his speech. Projected time was 15 min. Actual time was 16:03 min.
Table Topics:
Sue led the table topics session.
Catlaina spoke about her husband’s humorous side. Time was 2:10 min.
Steve spoke about a camping experience in Cedar Key. Time was 1:25 min.
Sue spoke about the recent tornadoes. Time was 2:26 min.
Warren spoke about his daughter’s curious behavior. Time was 1:54 min.
Evaluations:
Warren’s speech was evaluated by Steve. Evaluation time was 2:28 min.
Word of the day – Query – verb – To question.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Minute (November 02, 2011)
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.
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, 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
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