Greetings King Street Toastmasters,



Wow – I counted seven guests today (four were returning, two visited because they saw our sign and were curious, and the other is our new Division Governor). It just keeps getting better!!!



Today we heard an East Indian folk tale from yours truly and Teresa Bzdek shared with us her experience racing in Saturday’s National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Team in Training” program in Alaska. Way to go, Teresa!!!



This was followed by an awards ceremony for those who accomplished milestones over the past six months (Sheila George, CTM; Kimberly Hunt; CTM; and Sarah Gagnon, CL). Gwen Whipple, our Area Governor, led an inspiring induction ceremony for our new officers followed by wonderful food and fellowship (thanks to everyone who brought goodies!).



Here are our roles for next week (6-29-2006). If you cannot attend, please refer to an unassigned member. Phone numbers are provided for your convenience. Be certain to let the Toastmaster, Charlie Peters, know of any changes. In addition, one opportunity exists: Educational Moment. Please let Charlie know whether you can take this role.



Today marked my last meeting as your V.P. Education. I have handed the baton, as it were, to Kimberly Hunt. Kimberly will be sending weekly meeting reminders, schedule updates, and club contest information.


Toastmaster
Jon Fleming

General Evaluator
Kimberly Hunt, CTM

Table Topics Master
Charlie Peters, CTM

Inspirational Quote
Charlie Peters

Timer
Gwen Whipple, CTM


Grammarian/Ah Counter
Bill Forristall

First Speech
Sarah Gagnon, CL


Second Speech
Teresa Bzdek, CTM


First Speech Evaluator
Renee Zimmerman, CL


Second Speech Evaluator
Bill Forristall, ATM-B/CL

June 15th King Street Toastmasters Meeting

Greetings King Street Toastmasters,

We had a good meeting today (five guests: Chaz from Colorado, David and Eric from Toastmasters Wallingford, Joyce and Stacy from an architect firm around the corner!). Gwen tickled our funny bones about administering tests to those who wish to own cell phones, and Charlie argued his points for “re-electing no one”. Our thanks to Eric Likkel who served as one of our evaluators!

For next week’s Table Topics, we will have fun introducing each other (thanks Jon and Gwen for the great idea!). Here’s the idea:

If you wrote a book, what would the jacket cover say about you? (career, past accomplishments, personal life) In other words, if you were invited to speak at a conference, why should the audience listen to you? Please compose your biography and email to me by COB Wednesday, June 21.



The idea is for one member to introduce the other based on this biography. Each of us will have 30 seconds or so to determine which facts are most relevant and compose an exciting introduction for that person. It should be fast-paced fun! This will also serve as a type of team building/icebreaker for our group. Here are some links to reference:

http://www.toastmasters.org.nz/index.cfm/Speaking_Resources/Introductions.html

http://www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/resources/99-720/y08.pdf

http://www.llrx.com/columns/guide8.htm

Next week is our Milestone Celebration and Officer Induction! Please remember to bring your finger foods (if you forgot what you committed to, just let me know). New Officers, please be sure to attend next week’s meeting.

Hello King Street Toastmasters,

We had a good but abbreviated meeting today (another group needed the room by 1:00 pm). Stephanie gave her Ice Breaker (job well done!) and Teresa tickled our funny bones with her speech “Instruments of Torture” (my feet still ache). We had two guests check out our Club, and we hope to see them again very soon.

Here are the roles for next week (6-08-2006). Please note one major role, Evaluator, and two minor roles, Listener and Ah-Counter, are available.