Meeting June 4 2013

Top O’ The Rock

Toastmasters Club 2155

Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10

June 4, 2013

Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200, Community Room #151

4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL

Members Present:

President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM

Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Timekeeper, Master Evaluator, Evaluator)

Kevin Kochensparger (Speaker)

Bob Warren (Table Topics, Grammarian, Vote Counter)

Speakers:

Kevin Kochensparger did an impromptu speech today.  His speech title was “Responsible Pet Ownership”.  Kevin’s talk was about his very funny experience adopting some rats for pets.  Kevin also used body language very effectively during his speech.   Project time was 5 -7 min.  Actual time was 3:10.

Table Topics (Bob):

Jose, Kevin, Steve and Warren were asked about how to promote and fund a new business concept.

Jose spoke for 2:02.

Kevin spoke for 0:43.

Steve had a brain freeze and was under time.

Warren spoke for 1:15.

Second round:

Jose spoke about the meaning of “just do it”.  Time was 1:51. 

Kevin spoke about his favorite actor..Tom Hanks.  Time was 1:00.

Steve spoke about his favorite actor…Bruce Lee.  Time was 1:14.

Warren spoke about his passion for surfing.  Time was 1:15.

Evaluation:

Steve served as Master Evaluator.  Steve evaluated Kevin’s speech.  Steve’s evaluation time was 1:50.     

Word of the day – Plethora – noun.  Excess of.

Club Business

Bob is encouraging everyone to bring a guest to the next meeting.  We are proposing to move meetings back to Wednesday.

Meeting - May 7 2013

Top O’ The Rock

Toastmasters Club 2155

Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10

May 7, 2013

Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200, Community Room #151

4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL

Members Present:

President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Evaluator)

Treasurer – Flor Lepervanche, CC (Timekeeper, Vote Counter, Table Topics)

V.P. Public Relations – Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)

Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Master Evaluator, Evaluator, Grammarian)

Sgt. Of Arms – Printella Bankhead (Toastmaster, Evaluator)

Kevin Kochensparger (Speaker)

Bob Warren (Speaker)

Guests:

Sandy Simpson,  Jasmine Shack,  Walter Gaines, ITT Tech

Jim Bowling,  Fraser Bolwell,  Raintree Graphics

Speakers:

Kevin Kochensparger completed project no. 6 from the Basic Communication Manual.  His speech title was “Exercise and Good Mental Health”.  Kevin told us why it is imperative that we all get some exercise.  Project time was 5 -7 min.  Actual time was 5:30.

Warren Hinrichs completed his project no. 7 from the Basic Communication Manual (second go around).  His speech title was “What’s Driving the Markets”.  Warren further educated us on the financial world as his speech focused on the factors that are driving the market in a positive direction and what we can expect in the future.   Expected time was 5 - 7 min.  Actual time was 5:20.

Bob Warren completed project no. 4 from the Basic Communication Manual.  Bob’s speech was “The Amazing Side Effects of Sports”.  Bob delivered a very entertaining speech focusing on the benefits of competitive sports.  Expected time was 5 – 7 min.  Actual time was 6:18.

Table Topics (Led by Flor):

Fraser spoke about his ambidexterity.  Time was 1:30.

Sandy spoke about her frightening experience on the Mummy Ride.  Time was 2:03.

Jose spoke about his greatest teacher. Times 2:00.

Evaluation:

Steve served as Master Evaluator.  Printella evaluated Kevin’s speech.  Printella’s evaluation time was 2:00.  Jose evaluated Warren’s speech.  Jose’s evaluation time was 2:45.  Steve evaluated Bob’s speech.  Steve’s evaluation time was 1:46. 

Best Evaluator – Jose   Best Table Topics – Sandy       Best Speaker – Bob

Word of the day – Exultant – adj.  Triumphant; jubilant.  Used by: Fraser, Printella, Warren, Sandy, Jose, Bob.

Um Ahs Count: Fraser (2), Kevin (2), Sandy (2)

Next meeting will be May 21. 

Minute April 16, 2013

Top O’ The Rock

Toastmasters Club 2155

Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10

April 16, 2013

Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200, Community Room #151

4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL

Members Present:

President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Master Evaluator, Evaluator)

Treasurer – Flor Lepervanche, CC (Timekeeper, Vote Counter)

V.P. Public Relations – Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Evaluator)

Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Toastmaster, Grammarian)

Sgt. Of Arms – Printella Bankhead (Speaker, Table Topics)

Kevin Kochensparger (Speaker)

Speakers:

Kevin Kochensparger completed project no. 5 from the Basic Communication Manual.  His speech title was “Golf Swing Basics”.  Kevin made excellent use of body language as he broke down the fundamental components of a golf swing.  Project time was 5 -7 min.  Actual time was 5:20.

Printella Bankhead completed his project no. 7 from the Basic Communication Manual.  Her speech title was “Gun Laws”.  Printella gave us an overview of the gun laws and followed up with her own personal thoughts.   Expected time was 8 – 10 min.  Actual time was 7:10.

Table Topics (Led by Printella):

Steve spoke about what we need to do to improve as a club.  Time was 1:01.

Jose spoke about how a club should provide support to its members.  Time was 1:48.

Flor spoke about the not so happy times right in her home country.  Time was 1:12.

Printella spoke about what motivates her.  Time was 1:35.

Kevin spoke about what he can accomplish in 10 seconds.  Time was 1:02.

Warren spoke about his favorite color blue.  Time was 1:40.

Evaluation:

Jose served as Master Evaluator.  Warren evaluated Kevin’s speech.  Warren’s evaluation time was 2:07.  Jose evaluated Printella’s speech.  Jose’s evaluation time was 2:49. 

Word of the day – resplendent – adj. Splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant. 

Next meeting will be May 7.  Printella will be Toastmaster. 

Minute - April 02, 2013

Top O’ The Rock

Toastmasters Club 2155

Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10

April 2, 2013

Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200, Community Room #151

4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL

Members Present:

President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM

Treasurer – Flor Lepervanche, CC

V.P. Public Relations – Warren Hinrichs, ACS

Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL

Sgt. Of Arms – Printella Bankhead

Bob Warren

We had a very casual and informal meeting today.  Warren and Bob spoke about their experience at the International Speech and Table Topics Contest (Area) on March 16.  Both Bob and Warren got positive feedback from contest attendees.  Jose spoke about his past contest experiences and how he made it all the way to the District Contest.  Steve spoke about his experience in both the Humorous Speech and International Speech contests.  We encouraged Printella to think about entering the Humorous Speech Contest in the fall. 

Next meeting will be April 16.  Steve will be Toastmaster.  Scheduled speakers are Bob and Printella.

Minute - March 5, 2013

Top O’ The Rock

Toastmasters Club 2155

Region 8, District 84, Division A, Area 10

March 5, 2013

Midtown Centre Business Park, Building 2200, Community Room #151

4040 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL

Members Present:

President – Jose Lepervanche, DTM (Toastmaster, Master Evaluator, Evaluator)

Treasurer – Flor Lepervanche, CC (Evaluator)

V.P. Public Relation – Warren Hinrichs, ACS (Speaker)

Secretary – Steve Nguyen, CC, CL (Speaker)

Sgt. Of Arms – Printella Bankhead (Speaker)

Kevin Kochensparger (Grammarian, Evaluator)

Bob Warren (Timekeeper, Evaluator)

Guest:

Pam Wellingham

Speakers:

Printella Bankhead completed project no. 6 from the Basic Communication Manual – Using Vocal Variety.  Her speech title was “Attitude and Perception”.  Printella made excellent use of vocal variety and humor in her speech.  Project time was 5 -7 min.  Actual time was 6:29.

Steve Nguyen completed his final project from the Speaking to Inform Manual.  His speech title was “Meditation on Loving Kindness”.  Steve walked the members and guest through a meditation on loving kindness.   Expected time was 8 – 10 min.  Actual time was 8:00.

Warren Hinrichs practiced his contest speech “4 Principles of Growing a Balance Garden”.  The garden in Warren’s speech was a symbolism for life.  Expected time was 5-7 min.  Actual time was 5:19.

Table Topics:

Bob Warren did a couple of practice rounds of table topics to prepare for the upcoming Area Contest.

Evaluation:

Jose served as Master Evaluator.  Flor evaluated Printella’s speech.  Flor’s evaluation time was 1:27 which was under the 2:00 minimum time limit.  Jose evaluated Steve’s speech.  Jose’s evaluation time was 2:00.  Kevin, Bob and Jose provided some feedback and recommendations on Warren’s contest speech.

Word of the day – zenith – n. Highest point or state. 

Best speaker was Steve.

Warren and Bob will represent Top O the Rock at the upcoming International Speech and Table Topics Contest on March 16.