Newport Center Toastmasters

The October 31 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 23 members and one guest, Eston (1st visit).

The theme was: “Halloween” – The word of the day was: “hallow”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = David
Spark Plug = CJ
Risk Taker = Marianne
Best Evaluator = Carl
Most Improved Speaker = Joe (Zhuo)
Second Best Speaker = CJ
Best Speaker = Marianne

Presiding: Adrian
Toastmaster: Michael
Table Topics Master: Steve
General Evaluator: Michelle

Speakers:
Ty: Ice Breaker
Marianne: “How the Brain Sends Messages”
Joe (Zhuo)”Social Proof”
CJ: “The Golden Rule Company”

Evaluators: Christi, Colette, Mark, Carl.

Old Business:
- New officers are to be elected. Tracy has volunteered to be Sergeant-at-Arms.
- Bob suggested to follow the Consumers’ Report which is currently conducting a research.
- Kip suggested to have the installation in December instead of January. The only problem is the awards for members with three wins. David has a plan to help this situation. The installation will be on December 11 instead of January 8.

New Business:
- Les suggested to listen the new DVD he has been giving us. They should be improved.
- Les also pointed out that to have our computer work for the Power Point, F7 has to be pushed.
- Les purchased memory for the camera because the one we have does not last long enough. A motion to refund him about $35 was passed.
- Chris announced that today and tomorrow, there is a seminar in LA with well known speakers.
- David will send a draft version of the schedule today. Please let him know of any problem with your personal schedule.

The October 24 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 27 members.

The theme was: “Oktoberfest” – The word of the day was: “ferly”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Jeffrey
Spark Plug = Les
Risk Taker = Tracy
Best Evaluator = Alex
Most Improved Speaker = Michael
Second Best Speaker = Les
Best Speaker = Carl

Presiding: Adrian
Toastmaster: David
Table Topics Master: Christi
General Evaluator: Michael

Speakers:
Tracy: “The Adventure of My Life”
Michael: “Rental Real Estate: Real Wealth”
Carl: “The Search”
Les: “Cardiac Arrest”

Evaluators: Mark, Adrian, David, Alex.

Old Business:
- Les explained that the club’s computer is no longer reliable. A motion was made to assign Bob to look into buying a new one and bring the information to the club.
- David mentioned that Veteran’s Day is coming and ask if the club will meet. Since the building will be opened there will be a meting.

New Business:
- Les brought his own speakers for his speech this morning. If anyone intends to use speakers, s/he must bring theirs. He also mentioned that the same applies to the clicker.
- Les also pointed out that the cable needs to be replaced.
- Les will email the video on “Cardiac Arrest” which was his speech topic this morning.
- It was mentioned that Tom prepared a special sheet for the Wizard of Ah’s. It provides an easier way to follow the added crutches from the members. Thank you, Tom
- Giselle has been working assiduously on updating and organizing the hand-out for the explanation of the duties. Les and Bob are adding their comments on each revision. When it’s all done, Colette will forward it to all and Carl will have it on the website. Thank you so much, Giselle.
- Colette went to purchase new pins and found that depending on silver or color, the price is either $5 or $6 per pin when bought in a pack of 12. She asked members if pins were worth purchasing since no one seems to wear one. A motion to discontinue the pins was made and it passed.

The October 17 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 23 members and three guests: Tracy, (4th visit), Joseph and Ty (3rd visit).

The template for the agenda will be sent as a Word file under a different message along with the new rosters.

The theme was: “musicals” – The word of the day was: “parsimonious”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Christi
Spark Plug = Kip
Risk Taker = Kip
Best Evaluator = Michelle
Most Improved Speaker = Alex
Second Best Speaker = Mohammed
Best Speaker = Kip

Presiding: Adrian
Toastmaster: Giselle
Table Topics Master: Colette
General Evaluator: Adrian

Speakers:
Stephen: “A Professional Photographer”
Mohammed: “A Student Loan Price”
Alex: “Ignore the Downers”
Kip: “Follow Your Passion”

Evaluators: Carl, Sandra, Will, Michelle.

Old Business:
- None

New Business:
- Since the SAA has extra duties, it was suggested to have a person in charge of getting the coffee ready. Roberto volunteered.
- Michael had the Word of the Day on the screen.

- Three new members were added, Tracy, Ty and Joseph. Welcome Tracy, Ty, Joseph.

The October 10 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 24 members and two guests: Tracy, (3rd visit), Joe (2nd visit).

The template for the agenda will be sent as a Word file under a different message.

The theme was: “Economy” – The word of the day was: “profligate”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Les
Spark Plug = Tom
Risk Taker = Tom
Best Evaluator = Giselle
Most Improved Speaker = Dustin
Second Best Speaker = Dustin
Best Speaker = Tom

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Michael
Table Topics Master: Mark
General Evaluator: Scott

Speakers:
Tom: “Who Am I”, Ice Breaker
Roberto: Ice Breaker
Dustin: “What Are We Fighting For”
Dr. Bob: “Locksley Hall”

Evaluators: Alex, Colette, David, Giselle.

Old Business:
- None

New Business:
- Michael suggested to have the Word of the Day on the screen. A motion was made but it was tabled.

- The template for the agenda will be sent with another message.

The October 3 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 25 members and four guests: Ty, Tracy , (both 2nd visit), Joe (1st visit) and Jason, our Area A-2 governor, visited our club.

The theme was: “Amazing Places” – The word of the day was: “tempestuous”.

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

Best Speaker = Cynthia

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Dustin
Table Topics Master: Alex
General Evaluator: David

Speakers:
Scott: “All in the Family”
Cynthia: “Kick Start My Art”
Christi: “Redefining Marriage”
Steve: “I’m Going to Be a Star”

Evaluators: David, Carl, Michael, Dr. Bob.

Old Business:
- The Installation of officers will be at Kip’s home on January 8 .

New Business:
- Dr. Bob repeated his invitation to go to the film “Anonymous”