Newport Center Toastmasters

The Newport Center Toastmasters Club Meeting on January 24, was attended by 20 members and three guests: Larry (3rd visit), Dustin (2nd visit) and Anthony assistant Area Governor A-2

A new member was added to our roster:
Welcome: Larry

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Christi
Spark Plug = Dr. Bob
Risk Taker = Alex
Best Evaluator = Les
Most Improved Speaker = Alex
Second Best Speaker = Alex
Best Speaker = Dr. Bob

Presiding: Mark
Toastmaster: Will
Table Topics: Stephen
General Evaluator: Erick

Speakers:
Alex: “First Encounter with Hometown Legend’”.
Mark: “Emerald Web cast”.
Colette: “Now What”.
Dr. Bob: “Disclosing UFO Reality”.

Evaluators: Pamela, Michelle, Adrian, Les.

Old Business:
None.

New Business:
- Some equipment needs fixing and a volunteer would be welcome.
- Christi suggested that a newsletter be written and placed on the website. She was thinking of a blog. More discussion is needed and the topic will brought back later.
- New member Larry was voted in. Welcome Larry.
- Sandra suggested to have blank named cards to be used by guests.
- Les has extra DVD’s from previous meetings. If a member is missing one, contact Les.
- Les suggested that the SAA give a warning at 6:59 AM to make it easier to begin the meeting on time.
- Christi asked if it would be of interest to have a special cameraman tape individual speeches to add to the website. It will be discussed later.

The Newport Center Toastmasters Club Meeting on January 17, was attended by 17 members and six guests: Scott (4th visit), Larry (2nd visit), David (returning member), Michael, Lori, and Dustin (all three 1st visit).

We have added two new members: Scott and David, ACG. Welcome.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Scott
Spark Plug = Colette
Risk Taker = Michelle
Best Evaluator = Giselle
Most Improved Speaker = Adrian
Second Best Speaker = Mark
Best Speaker = Les

Presiding: Mark
Toastmaster: Pamela
Table Topics: Dr. Bob
General Evaluator: Christi

Speakers:
Mark: “Look for ‘No’”.
Michelle: “The Magic Story”.
Adrian: “Change Can Be Good”.
Les: “Be Prepared”.

Evaluators: Giselle, David, Kip, Colette.

Old Business:
- None.

New Business:
- Mark informed us that former member Mel who had a liver transplant a couple of years back, needs another transplant.
- Les asked to plan the next Installation of officers.
- David reminded us to shake hands when we return control after each stage of either speaking or evaluating.
- David was voted in as a returning member. Welcome back
- Scott was voted in as a new member. Welcome

The Newport Center Toastmasters Club Meeting on January 10, was attended by 22 members and three guests: Scott (3rd visit), Larry and Eric (both 1st visit).

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Kashif
Spark Plug = Erick
Risk Taker = Will
Best Evaluator = Mark
Most Improved Speaker = Moses
Second Best Speaker = Erick
Best Speaker = Moses
Presiding: Mark
Toastmaster: David
Table Topics: Les
General Evaluator: Adrian

Speakers:
Erick: “Who I Am”.
Moses: “Forward Movement, How to S.E.C.U.R.E. Your Goals”.
Chris: “Ventures in Landscaping”.
Will: “Nana’s Choices”.

Evaluators: Christin, Mark, Alex, Mark.

Old Business:
- The Installation of officers last evening at Kip’s home was a success.

New Business:
- President Mark will have an officers’ meeting next week.
- Next week is Martin Luther Jr.’s Birthday but there will be a meeting as usual.
- February 21 is President’s day. We will notify members whether or not the building will be closed.
- Christina will be inactive for a while to allow her studies.