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| CLUB HAPPENINGS | | November 13, 2006
Introduction: Name/Title, main reason you joined Toastmasters.
Word of The Day: Wangle: To achieve something by scheming or manipulating.
Best Speaker: Jim K. - Interpretive Reading Manual Speech #4, The Play, "Let Sleeping Beauties Lie". Others: Bob D. - Special Occasion Speeches Manual Speech #3, The Roast, "Where's The Heat".
Best Table Topics: Michelle H. (Q. What for you is a hot button election issue?). Others: Josh B. (Q. Pick a Measure. How did you vote & why?); Bonnie S. (Q. Which political party do you vote?).
Best Evaluator: Josh B. evaluated Jim K.'s speech. Others: Jim K. evaluated Bob D.'s speech; Mark B. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Mark B.
Guests: Carol S.; Rochelle W. | | November 20, 2006
Introduction: Name/Title, one thing you will do for Thanksgiving.
Word of The Day: Incommode: Inconvenience or disturb.
Best Speaker: Mark B. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #5, Your Body Speaks, "Working Man Blues". Others: Josh B. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #4, How To Say It - "Deer Hunting"; Ann K. - Humorously Speaking Manual Speech #4, Keep Them Laughing, "Cake on the Campfire."
Best Table Topics: Michelle H. (Q. Is it an injustice to children, is gift giving out of control?). Others: Chelsey J. (Q. Do you accept or reject alternative medical treatments?); Shawn K. (Q. Your view on the OJ Simpson situation?).
Best Evaluators: Barb S. evaluated Mark B.'s speech and Kirk D. evaluated Josh B's speech. Others: Bonnie S. evaluated Ann K.'s speech; Linda T. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Crystal J.
Guests: Allison H.; Shawn K. | November 27, 2006
Introduction: Name/Title, why do guests think our meetings are so formal? Should we change anything?
Word of The Day: Inept: lacking in fitness or aptitude; unfit; foolish.
No speeches by club members: We judged nine Voice of Democracy Tapes. Theme was Freedom's Challenge.
Best Table Topics: Shawn K. (Q. Response to fortune cookie: The simplest answer is to act.) Others: Ann K. (Q. Response to fortune cookie: You can depend on the trust of the collective.); Bob D. (Q. Response to fortune cookie: You should have a talk with your friend today.).
Evaluator: Barb S. served as General Evaluator. | December 4, 2006
Introduction: Name/Title, one thing you like about winter.
Word of The Day: Opulent: Richly supplies; abundant or plentiful.
Best Speaker: Tie between Shawn K. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #1, Ice Breaker, "Meet Shawn" and Stacy G. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #2, Organize Your Speech, "Housing Discrimination". Others: Chelsey J. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #1, Ice Breaker, "Meet Chelsey".
Best Table Topics: Jim K. (Q. What are some speeches topics Shawn could do in the future?). Others: Bob J. (Q. What are some speech topics Chelsey could do in the future?); Barb S. (Q. What are some speech topics Stacy could do in the future?).
Best Evaluators: Linda T. evaluated Stacy G.'s speech. Others: Mike R. evaluated Chelsey J.'s speech; Michelle H. evaluated Shawn K.'s speech and Ann K. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Ann K.
Guests: Shawn K. | | December 11, 2006
Introduction: Name/Title, your favorite hobby.
Word of The Day: Doddering: Senile, feeble-minded from age.
Best Speaker: Jim K. - Interpretive Reading Manual Speech #5, Oratorical Speech, "It's Graduation Day". Others: Rita P. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #3, Get To The Point - "Bridging The Generation Gap"; Bob J. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #3, Get To The Point, "How To Change Oil In A Vehicle."
Best Table Topics: Shawn K. (Q. Is What was it like tp spend a day with the tailor at the North Pole?). Others: Linda T. (Q. What is a typical day like for Mrs Claus?); Mike R. (Q. What is it really like to be an elf working in Santa's workshop?).
Best Evaluators: Crystal J. evaluated Bob J.'s speech. Others: Josh B. evaluated Rita P.'s speech; Bonnie S. evaluated Jim K.'s speech and Alan W. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Barb S.
Guests: Amanda V.; Shawn K. | December 18, 2006
Introduction: Name/Title, best gift you ever received to Christmas.
Word of The Day: Ephemeral: Lasting for only a brief time; short-lived.
Best Speaker: None: Others: Mike R. - Communication Manual Speech #3, Get To The Point, "Get To The Rock"; Barb S. - Humorously Speaking Manual Speech #3, Make Them Laugh - "Gifts."
Best Table Topics: Bob J. (Q. Tell a story using words: Nativity, Star That Shone So Bright, Up On the Rooftop); Others: Michelle H. (Q. Tell a story using words: Holly Jolly Christmas, Holly & Ivy, Ornaments); Jim K. (Q. Tell a story using words: Christmas Carolers, Shepherds, Wreathes).
Best Evaluators: Bonnie S. served as General Evaluator. Others: Mark B. evaluated Mike R.'s speech; Kirk D. evaluated Barb S.'s speech.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Bonnie S. | | Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. No meetings on December 25 and January 1. | January 8, 2007
Introduction: Name/Title, your New Year's Resolution for 2007.
Word of The Day: Chagrin: Disquietude, distress of mind caused by humiliation, dissapointment or failure.
Best Speaker: Jim K. - Speaking To Inform Manual Speech #2, Resources For Informing, "Becoming An Area Governor". Others: Chelsey J. - Communication Manual Speech #2, Organize Your Speech, "How To Saddle A Horse".
Best Table Topics: Josh B. (Q. You are Bonnie's father. How do you respond to her phone call stating that she rear-ended a police car?); Others: Rita P. (Q. The pros and cons of re-gifting); Barb S. (Q. Speak about the travesty of re-gifting); Bonnie S. (How do you explain to your parents that you rear-ended a police car?).
Best Evaluators: Ann K. evaluated Chelsey J.'s speech. Others: Mike R. evaluated Jim K.'s speech; Kirk D. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Michelle H. | January 15, 2007
Introduction: Name/Title, trip you are planning for summer vacation.
Word of The Day: Zealous: Showing or having enthusiasm.
Best Speaker: Josh B. - Communication Manual Speech #5, Your Body Speaks, "Research Your Used Vehicle Purchases".
Best Table Topics: Ann K. (Q. You have been contacted by the SPEED channel notifying you that you have won the vehicle of your dreams. What kind of vehicle would you choose and where would you go?); Others: Kirk D. (Q. You have been contacted by the TRAVEL channel, where would you go on an all expense paid vacation?); Barb S. (Q. You have been contacted by MTV telling you that you can go to any concert you want to. What concert will you go to and why?); Bonnie S. (Q. You have been contacted by the FOOD network offering you $100,000 to be their new chef. What sorts of recipes will you concoct?); Mike R. (Q. ESPN has contacted you with the news that you can go to any sporting event. What event will you attend and why?).
Best Evaluator: Jim K. evaluated Josh B.'s speech. Others: Michelle H. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Linda T. | January 22, 2007
Introduction: Name/Title, something fun you did over the weekend.
Word of The Day: Exude: Discharge slowly through pores; Display conspicuously.
Best Speaker: Rita P. - Communication Manual Speech #4, How To Say It, "Gung Ho". Others: Chelsey J. - Communication Manual Speech #3, Get To The Point, "Mandan Rodeo Days"; Jim K. - Speaking To Inform Manual Speech #3, The Demonstration Talk, "Radiation Fun".
Best Table Topics: Mark B. (Q. Sex Offenders - should they forever be labelled?); Others: Rita P. (Q. Corn Fuels - your thoughts); Bonnie S. (Q. State Fiscal - use or abuse of surplus).
Best Evaluator: Mark B. served as General Evaluator. Others: Kirk D. evaluated Chelsey J.'s speech; Ann K. evaluated Jim K.'s speech and Bonnie S. evaluated Rita P.'s speech.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Mark B. | January 29, 2007
Introduction: Name/Title, why should Avi join our club.
Word of The Day: Derelict: Abandoned especially by the orner or occupant; run-down; lacking a sense of duty.
Best Table Topics: Michelle H. (Q. Large schools vs. rural schools - 3 pros for attending a school with less than 200 students?). Others: Ann K. (Q. Three cons for attending a school with less than 200 students?); Mark B. (Q. Do you think Bismarck can support the influx of businesses?); Chelsey J. (Q. Do you feel the restaurants will keep college students in town?); Bonnie S. (Q. Reaction to Tourism industry wanting schools to start after Labor Day?); Bob D. (Q. Is there such a thing as Global warming?); Mike R. (Q. Are there too many awards ceremonies - SAG, Academy Awards, Golden Globes, etc?)
Best Evaluator: Barb S. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Rita P.
Guests: Avi P., Casey J. | February 5, 2007
Introduction: Name/Title, did you watch any portion of the Super Bowl or commercials?
Word of The Day: Pellucid: Easily understandable.
Best Speaker: Josh B. - Communication Manual Speech #6, Vocal Variety, "The Best Dog Out There". Others: Avi P. - Communication Manual Speech #1, Ice Breaker, "Click".
Best Table Topics: Linda T. (Q. Disagree with the president?). Others: Michelle H. (Q. Law regarding oil profits?); Bonnie S. (Q. Change in reporting news?).
Best Evaluators: Barb S. evaluated Avi P.'s speech and Michelle H. evaluated Josh B.'s speech. Others: Bob J. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster(s) of the Evening: Bob D., Bob J., Avi P. | February 12, 2007
Introduction: Name/Title, favorite or least favorite vacation?
Word of The Day: Quintessence: the pure, highly concentrated essence of a thing. The purest or most typical instance.
Best Speaker: Bonnie S. - Interpretive Reading Manual Speech #1, Read A Story, "Moses Among The Rushes".
Best Table Topics: Bob D. & Barb S (Q. Bob interviewed Barb about a book she had written about Poltergeists). Others: Michelle H. (Q. Why is Valentine's Day needed?); Kirk D. (Q. Why is Valentine's Day not needed?); Rita P. (Q. Review a movie you have seen?); Avi P. (Q. How does your work in Israel compate to the United States?).
Best Evaluator: Linda T. evaluated Bonnie S.'s speech. Other: Kirk D. served as General Evaluator.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Jim K. | February 19, 2007
Word of The Day: Inane: lacking significance, meaning, point. Void or empty space.
Best Speaker: Josh B. - Communication Manual Speech #7, Research Your Topic, "The Oil You Don't Want". Others: Bonnie S. - Interpretive Reading Manual Speech #2, Reading Poetry, "The Masque of the Red Death".
Best Table Topics: Ann K. (Q. Comment on Guiness Book of Records Snow Angel Event). Others: Avi P. (Q. Share about some of your hobbies?); Mike R. (Q. Identify a weakness in yourself and how to improve?); Michelle H. (Q. How to address conflicts between employees?).
Best Evaluator: Michelle H. served as General Evaluator Other: Bob J. evaluated Josh B.'s speech and rita P. evaluated Bonnie S.'s speech.
Toastmaster of the Evening: Josh B. |
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