Newport Center Toastmasters

The December 19 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 19 members and 2 guests: Travis (2nd visit), Florin (1st returned visit).

The theme was: “White Elephant – Anything Goes,” – The word of the day was: “fete”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Christi
Spark Plug = Giselle
Risk Taker = David
Best Evaluator = Michael
Most Improved Speaker = Mohammed
Second Best Speaker = Giselle
Best Speaker = David

Presiding: Adrian
Toastmaster: Colette
Table Topics Master: Tom
General Evaluator: Scott

Speakers:
Cynthia: “What Can $479 a Month Do”
Mohammed: “Slow Carb Diet”
Giselle: “Moving at the Speed of Trust”
David: “Accredited Speaker”

Evaluators: Dr. Bob, Michael, Les, Will.

Old Business:
- There will be no meeting on December 26 and January 2.

New Business:
- Additional winners of three times in one category within the last six months are added to the list:

Les won for Best Speaker,
Giselle for Spark Plug,
David for Risk Taker,
Christi for Best Table Topics.

They will be awarded their prize at the first meeting in January.

The December 12 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 23 members and 2 guests: Mark and Travis (both 1st visit).

Feel free to visit our club’s website at newportcentertoastmasters.org

The theme was: “Holiday Traditions” – The word of the day was: “wassail”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Sandra
Spark Plug = Mark
Risk Taker = Adrian
Best Evaluator = Michael
Most Improved Speaker = Adrian
Second Best Speaker = Dr. Bob
Best Speaker = Les

Presiding: Adrian
Toastmaster: Cynthia
Table Topics Master: CJ
General Evaluator: Sandy

Speakers:
Les: “What You Don’t Know, Can Hurt You”
Mark: “Get Focused, Red Carpeting”
Adrian: “The 10 Correct Commandments”
Dr. Bob: “Ten Reasons”

Evaluators: Jeffrey, Michael, Alex, Scott.

Old Business:
- Tracy explained that the Irvine Company asked us to remove everything in the storage in the kitchen This means that we can no longer have storage for coffee. Les suggested that we still keep cups and tea there and use the microwave. He added that there are items there from the Irvine Company now. Hopefully our supply will not cause any problems.
- Our outgoing VP Membership, Sandra, will email the latest list of mentors.

New Business:
- There will be no meeting on December 26 and January 2.

- Winners from today and next week will be added to the list from the last six months and anyone winning a third time will receive an award as did the ones presented at the installation.

The December 5 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 24 members.

The Installation is at Kip’s Home on December 11 at 4:30 PM

The theme was: “Holiday Movies” – The word of the day was: “denouement”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Alex
Spark Plug = David
Risk Taker = Will
Best Evaluator = Giselle
Most Improved Speaker = Cindy
Second Best Speaker = David
Best Speaker = Cindy

Presiding: Adrian
Toastmaster: Jeffrey
Table Topics Master: Stephen
General Evaluator:Alex

Speakers:
Cindy: “Do What… Without Stress?”
Will: “Forensic Accounting”
David: “The Missing Secret”
Cindy: “Ninety Days”

Evaluators: Michael, Giselle, Adrian, Michelle.

Old Business:
- Remember the Installation and Christmas party at Kip’s home on December 11 at 4:30 PM.

New Business:
- Sandra mentioned a new club that meets on first and third Saturday. They could use help and also offer a chance to give additional speeches.
- Roberto’s office is having a drive to help two poor families, on December 16. If anyone is willing to contribute he will make sure it is given to them. He will send email with more information.
- Christi suggested to bring gifts for the drive at the installation. CJ offered to wrap them.
- Carl announced that we will have a speech contest in February. Everyone is welcome to enter. The winner will go to the Area Contest.