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Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on May 21, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:24:52 +0000

The May 21 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 25 members and 2 guests: Kisha, Tom, who were inducted as members today and another guest David.

Welcome Kisha and Tom

The theme was: “Exotic Places” – The word of the day was: “nascent”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = David
Spark Plug = David

Risk Taker = Abel
Best Evaluator = Christi

Most Improved Speaker = David

Second Best Speaker = Tom

Best Speaker = David

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Michelle
Table Topics Master: Tom
General Evaluator: Alex

Speakers:
Abel: “Where and How”Tom: “What Does Ketchup Has to Do With It?”

David: “Sharing Your Vision”

Evaluators: Jeffrey, Christi, Steve.

Old Business:
- Dr. Bob and Mark will be temporarily inactive to allow two new members, Kashi and Tom. Welcome Kashi and Tom.

New Business:

-Elections were held today. The new slate of officers will be:
President – Carl
VP Education – Giselle
VP PR – Tracy
VP Membership – Cindy
Treasurer – Jeffrey
Secretary – Colette
SAA – David A. and Travis
Parliamentarian – Dr. Bob
Webmaster – Zhuo
- A location of the installation is needed. The date will be July 15. Jeffrey will look for a location.
- Next week we are not meeting
- Marianne will be moving and be inactive.
- Carl read the updated schedule.

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on May 14, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:36:21 +0000

The May 14 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 25 members and 2 guests: Kisha and Tom (5th visit).

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

The theme was: “Mothers” – The word of the day was: “punctilious”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Tom
Spark Plug = Giselle

Risk Taker = Giselle
Best Evaluator = Alex

Most Improved Speaker = Will

Second Best Speaker = Steve

Best Speaker = Giselle

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Roberto
Table Topics Master: Travis
General Evaluator: Kip

Speakers:
Will: “100 Years Old”
Michael: “Finally”
Steve: “I Left My Heart in Cleveland Ohio”
Giselle: “The Ants and the Grasshopper”

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

Old Business:
- Mark will take photos of the two new members to finish the DVD.
- Jamie from the Irvine Company needs to know who, in our club, works for the Irvine Company to justify our use of the facilities. Several members raised their hands and will send a message to Colette to forward to Jamie
- List of candidates for Jun-Dec officers will be emailed and we will vote next Monday.

New Business:

- Michael made a motion to have the grammarian count the use of the word of the day only if used properly, not in an opening statement. The motion was seconded and passed.
- Since we have guests who are coming back but cannot be inducted, it was suggested that after the third visit, they will be given the bell for ah’s.
- Tracy will be back locally next week and will handle the equipment beginning next week. This week, Travis volunteered.

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on May 7, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:43:05 +0000

The May 7 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 24 members and 5 guests: Abel, Tom, Tom, Kisha and Robert.

Abel and Tom were inducted as new members. Welcome Abel and Tom.

The theme was: “Hobbies” – The word of the day was: “abstruse”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Steve
Spark Plug = Steve

Risk Taker = Jeffrey
Best Evaluator = Michael

Most Improved Speaker = Darren

Second Best Speaker = Darren

Best Speaker = Dr. Bob

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Michael
Table Topics Master: Joseph
General Evaluator: Steve

Speakers:
Darren: “The Power of Language”
Marianne: “Stand for Better Health”
Jeffrey: “Seven to Four”
Dr. Bob: “Planetary Torque on the Spinning Sun”

Evaluators: Stephen, Michael, Will, (Joe) Zhuo.

Old Business:
- None

New Business:

- David reported on the Youth Leadership and its success. He thanked the members who helped each week.
- Carl read the schedule for next week.
- Two new members were inducted, Abel and Tom. Welcome Abel and Tom.

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on May 7, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:43:04 +0000

The May 7 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 24 members and 5 guests: Abel, Tom, Tom, Kisha and Robert.

Abel and Tom were inducted as new members. Welcome Abel and Tom.

The theme was: “Hobbies” – The word of the day was: “abstruse”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Steve
Spark Plug = Steve

Risk Taker = Jeffrey
Best Evaluator = Michael

Most Improved Speaker = Darren

Second Best Speaker = Darren

Best Speaker = Dr. Bob

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Michael
Table Topics Master: Joseph
General Evaluator: Steve

Speakers:
Darren: “The Power of Language”
Marianne: “Stand for Better Health”
Jeffrey: “Seven to Four”
Dr. Bob: “Planetary Torque on the Spinning Sun”

Evaluators: Stephen, Michael, Will, (Joe) Zhuo.

Old Business:
- None

New Business:

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on April 30, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:19:51 +0000

The April 30 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 22 members and 3 guests: Tom, Abel, and Jason, Area Governor .

The theme was: “Believe it or not” – The word of the day was: “sagacious”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Steve
Spark Plug = Alex

Risk Taker = Christi
Best Evaluator = Les

Most Improved Speaker = Christi

Second Best Speaker = None

Best Speaker = Alex

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Stephen
Table Topics Master: Jeffrey
General Evaluator: Carl

Speakers:
Michael: “Are You Prepared?”

Christi: “Prescription for Healing”

Alex: “A Dog and a Boy”

Michelle: “YES – Yourself – Evaluate – Structure”

Evaluators: Michael, Les, David, Marianne.

Old Business:

- Mark and Stephen have taken photos of all but one member and have them on a DVD.
- Both Steve and David won at the Division Contest. The next level will be on May 5 at the Knotts Berry Farm Hotel.

New Business:

- Tracy will be unable to handle the equipment for a few weeks and asked for a volunteer to help. One of our guests, Abel, accepted the challenge.
- David explained that we are at 29 active members and our ceiling is 30. Two guests are here today for the third time. A motion to increase the number to 31 was made and passed.

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on April 23, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:32:10 +0000

The April 23 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 21 members and 5 guests: Tom, Kisha, Tom, Abel, Kate.

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

The theme was: “Rock and Roll” – The word of the day was: “virtuoso”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = David
Spark Plug = David

Risk Taker = David
Best Evaluator = Michelle

Most Improved Speaker = Joe Zhuo

Second Best Speaker = David

Best Speaker = David

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Alex
Table Topics Master: Mohammed
General Evaluator: Joseph

Speakers:
Joe Zhuo: “Video Coding – An Introduction”David: “Ace a Date”

Jeff: “Give a Little Bit”
David: “Case of the Obamacare”

Evaluators: Mark, Michelle, Giselle, Scott.

Old Business:

- Mark and Stephen have taken photos of most of the members and have them on a DVD. They will schedule one more session. They are working on the presentation.

New Business:

- In Tracy’ absence Alex and Stephen have been handling the equipment. Les volunteered to do it this week.
- Carl reviewed the schedule for next week.
- Both Steve and David won at the Division Contest. The next level will be on May 5 at the Knotts Berry Farm Hotel.
- David explained the practices of our 30 active members to help the guests understand why they have not been inducted yet.

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on April 16, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:25:17 +0000

The April 16 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 25 members and 4 guests: Tom, Kisha, Tom, Abel.The theme was: “Secrets” – The word of the day was: “surreptitious”.The winners were:
Best Table Topics = David
Spark Plug = Scott

Risk Taker = Roberto
Best Evaluator = Dr. Bob

Most Improved Speaker = Roberto

Second Best Speaker = Les

Best Speaker = Mark

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Tom
Table Topics Master: Alex
General Evaluator: Michael

Speakers:
Scott: “Mind Over Matter”
Les: “A New Workout”
Mark: “Marketing and Me”
Roberto: “We All Have Secrets”

Evaluators: Kip, Dr. Bob, David, Joseph.

Old Business:
- Mark and Stephen have taken photos of all the members but seven. They will schedule one more session.

New Business:

- Tracy will be absent because of work. Someone is needed to carry, store and bring back our supplies. Alex volunteered.
- Carl reviewed the schedule for next week.
- Christi asked if the votes for “Spark Plug” and “Risk Taker” were only for speakers. The answer is no. Anyone who participates can be voted for these awards.
- Carl mentioned that few members appear to use their Leadership Manual at our meetings. He reminded us to bring our manual and have someone fill in the evaluation.
- David announced that there will be a Board meeting next week.
- Remember the Area Contest Saturday where Steve and David will compete. See the attached flyer.

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on April 9, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:44:10 +0000

The April 9 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 26 members.

The theme was: “Spring fever” – The word of the day was: “pother”.

The winners were:
Best Table Topics = Michael
Spark Plug = Steve
Risk Taker = Stephen
Best Evaluator = Giselle
Most Improved Speaker = Joseph
Second Best Speaker = Stephen
Best Speaker = Steve

Presiding: Carl
Toastmaster: Scott
Table Topics Master: David
General Evaluator: Tom

Speakers:
Steve: “Something Was Missing”
Joseph: “Ward Off Fear”
Darren: “Three Questions”
Stephen: “Stepping Stones for Greatness”

Evaluators: Michelle, Jeffrey, Christi, Giselle.

Old Business:
- Mark and Stephen have taken photos of all the members but seven. They will schedule one more session.

- Les will extract photos from the speeches on the tapes and he needs to know if members are willing to have part of their presentation on line. He will only post those of members who agree to it.

New Business:

- Feedback to Steve on his speech was discussed to help Steve at the contest.

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on April 2, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:22:04 +0000

The April 2 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 24 members and 1 guest: Darren (5th visit).

Darren was inducted as a new member.

The theme was: “April Fool’s” – The word of the day was: “superannuated”.

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

Presiding: Carl
Toastmaster: Mark
Table Topics Master: David
General Evaluator: Giselle

Speakers:
David: “Hidden in Plain View”
Joseph: “San Fermin”
Cynthia: “Field Guide to the LA Festival of Books”
Travis: “Are You a Big ‘T’?”

Evaluators: Tom, Marianne, Les, Alex.

Old Business:
- Our club was well represented at the Area contest. Steve won for International Speech and David A. won for Table Topics. Congratulations! The next level, the Division contest, will be on April 21. See attached flyer.

Division A Spring Contest 2012.pdf

New Business:

- Since we have been counting “so” as well as “ah” the bells should be rung for both and the duties should include both.
- Volunteers are needed for the Youth Leadership. Scott, Giselle, Steve and Cynthia said to contact them. (What a great club we have)

Newport Center Toastmasters Meeting on March 26, 2012

newportcentertoastmasters — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:27:56 +0000

The March 26 meeting of the Newport Center Toastmasters Club was attended by 23 members and 3 guests: Darren (4th visit) and Mark and Ed (both 1st visit)

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

The theme was: “Motivationally Speaking” – The word of the day was: “rousing”.

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

Presiding: David
Toastmaster: Christi
Table Topics Master: Kip
General Evaluator: Marianne

Speakers:
Tracy: “Regaining Health”
Jeffrey: “Finding a Connection”
Carl: “Moments of Truth”
Will: “All About Love” (Roasting Dr. Bob)

Evaluators: Tom, Les, Michael, Cynthia.

Old Business:
- Dues are due. Please give your checks to Jeffrey today. The dues will be turned in tomorrow.
- Stephen and Mark mentioned that there are a few members whose photos were not taken. Michael’s office will be used to complete them.
- Members who helped with the Youth Leadership were presented a certificate. Each did one of the Better Speaker Series.
They were: Tracy, Michael, Alex, Tom, Sandra, Cynthia. Thanks to them 11 Young girls have experienced public speaking. Tracy is receiving credit for having completed a Youth Leadership Program.

New Business:

- David mentioned that candidates for new officers will be asked soon. Also the installation will be planned.

- Christi emphasized that members need to accept the responsibilities assigned.
- David L. moved that when a member asks for more than eight minutes, the Toastmaster of the day add the extra two minutes in the schedule. It would prevent spending the time discussing it with all the members. A discussion ensued but the motion was approved
- David H. mentioned that a motion was passed at the officers meeting last week and he presented it to the members. The motion reads:
“When assigned a role, a member’s responsibility is to perform that duty or find a replacement. If not, the first occurrence of the missed role, the member will be given a warning. The second one will automatically place the name of the member on the inactive list.”
The discussion was not conclusive and was tabled. Unfinished business.