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| CLUB HAPPENINGS | | November 17, 2005 Meeting
Word of the Day: Trustworthy: Warranting trust, reliable.
Best Speaker: Joe M. - "This War Is For Real".
Best Table Topics: Joe M. (Q. Tell a story about Thanksgiving using the following words: cranberry sauce, green beans with mushroom soup, honey-cured ham). Others: Lynn C. (Butterball turkey, cranberry relish, fresh baked buns, celery stuffed with cream cheese); Mike C. (Flame roasted sweet potatoes, homemade stuffing, gourmet pumpkin pie, red jello salad).
Best Evaluator: Tie: Mike C. evaluated Joe M.'s speech and Bonnie S. served as General Evaluator. | | No Meeting on November 24 - Happy Thanksgiving | December 1, 2005 Meeting
Word of the Day: Laudable: Commendable; worthy of praise.
Speaker: Jim S. - Speaking To Inform Manual Speech #3, The Demonstration Talk - "Medugorje".
Best Table Topics: Joe M. (Q. Why can't we all get along?). Others: Bonnie S. (Q. Were you one of the people who lined up outside Best Buy or Walmart the day after Thanksgiving?); Chad M. (Q. As the official representative of ND how do you represent your state and respond to inquiries about the weather?).
Evaluator: Chad M. evaluated Jim S.'s speech. | December 8, 2005 Meeting
Speaker: Lynn C. - Communicating on Television Manual Speech #3, The Interview - "Jim S.'s pilgrimage to Medugorje".
Best Table Topics: Joe M. (We have experienced economic growth yet 40% believe we are in a recession). Others: Bonnie S. (Share about human nature relating to the hurricanes and tsunami); Mike C. (Ford lay offs - Why do GM and Ford need to restructure?).
Best Evaluator: Lynn C. served as General Evaluator. Joe M. evaluated Lynn C.'s speech. | December 15, 2005 Meeting
Favorite Christmas Carols: O Holy Night; Joy To The World; Silent Night; Up On The House Top; Hark The Hearld Angels Sing; Do You Hear What I Hear?
Word of the Day: Benison: Blessing, benediction.
Speaker: Steve W. - Leadership Excellence Series Module, Values & Leadership.
Best Table Topics: Chad M. (Give thoughts on volunteering rather than giving Christmas gifts). Others: Lynn C. (Share your thoughts on the concept of Christmas); Jim S. (Q. How are Jesus & Santa similar?).
Evaluator: Lynn C. evaluated Steve W.'s speech. Joe M. served as General Evaluator. | | No Meetings on December 22 and 29 - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. | January 5, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Resolution: A course of action determined or decided on.
Speaker: Eileen S. - How To Listen Effectively.
Best Table Topics: Chad M. ("Author" of 100 Habits of Happy People). Others: Lynn C. ("Author" of Prayers of the Domestic Church); Joe M. ("Author" of Grow Deep Not Just Tall).
Best Evaluator: Tie. Lynn C. served as General Evaluator and Steve W. evaluated Eileen S.'s speech. | January 12, 2006 Meeting
Introductions: Introduce yourself to our guest, Roberta M.
Word of the Day: Gesture: A movement of the body or limbs that express or emphasizes an idea, sentiment or Attitude.
Speaker: Bonnie S. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #7, Apply Your Skills - "The New CL".
Best Table Topics: Lynn C. (Q. Bird Flu - is it media hype or real hype?). Others: Steve W. (Q. Will GM declare bankruptcy?); Joe M. (Q. Will the U.S. ever make a considerable cut in consumption of gasoline?).
Best Evaluator: Tie. Steve W served as General Evaluator and Joe M. evaluated Bonnie S.'s speech.
Guest: Roberta M. | January 19, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Portend: A warning of foreshadow.
Speaker: Steve W. - Excellence Leadership Module on Goal Setting & Planning.
Best Table Topics: Steve W. (Table Topicsmaster read a job listing for a Highway Designer Position. Respondent was asked to share why he thought he would be qualified). Others: Joe M. (Table Topicsmaster read a job listing for a Pet Groomer/Pet Store Helper. Respondent was asked to share why he thought he would be qualified); Eileen S. (Table Topicsmaster read an ad from the Service Directory - Tom's Painting & Taping - Respondent was asked to share why she thought she would need the services of this particular company.).
Best Evaluator: Joe M. evaluated Steve W.'s speech. Other: Eileen S.'s served as General Evaluator. | January 26, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Endure: To put up with, to hold out, suffer patiently.
Speaker: Chad M. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #7, Research Your Topic - "Economics of Global Trade". Other: Roberta M. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #1, Ice Breaker - "Meet Roberta M."
Best Table Topics: Bonnie S. (Q. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world). Others: Steve W. (Q. How can we get together with Muslims and end terrorism?); Lynn C. (Q. Do you believe we are going into the drought patterns of the 30's?).
Best Evaluator: Tie between Joe M. who evaluated Chad M.'s speech and Bonnie S. who evaluated Roberta M.'s speech and served as General Evaluator. | February 2, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Season: (Noun) One of the four natural divisions of the year, spring, summer, fall, and winter. The two divisions of the year, rainy and dry, in some tropical regions. A recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops: tomato season, football season. (Verb) To improve or enhance the flavor of (food) by adding salt, spices, herbs, or other flavorings. To add zest, piquancy, or interest to: seasoned the lecture with jokes. To render competent through trial and experience: a lawyer who had been seasoned by years in the trial courts.
Speaker: Joe M. - Special Occasion Manual Speech #3, The Roast - "George Bush News Conference".
Best Table Topics: Joe M. (Q. What do the five Supreme Court justices (Alito, Kennedy, Roberts, Scalia, Thomas) have in common?). Others: Bonnie S. (Q. What would you do if you were Mayor?); Chad M. (Q. What would you do as President?).
Best Evaluator: Lynn C. served as General Evaluator. Other: Chad evaluated Joe M.'s speech.
Guest: Patty O. | February 9, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Intimacy: Closeness. Willing to share vulnerability - strengths and weaknesses.
Speaker: Steve W. - Leadership Excellence Series Module "Delegate To Empower".
Best Table Topics: Chad M. (Reaction to Fortune Cookie "No man is without enemies"). Others: Bonnie S. (Reaction to Fortune Cookie "Love is a present that can be given every single day you live"); Joe M. (Reaction to Fortune Cookie "Smile to others, honesty and friendship brings you fortune").
Evaluators: Eileen S. served as General Evaluator. Other: Roberta M. evaluated Steve W.'s speech. | February 16, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Finical: Fussy; very particular.
Speaker: Lynn C. - Communicating on Television Manual Speech #4, The Press Conference- "Pay Go - A Must For The Future".
Best Table Topics: Tie : Mike C. (Strangest food ever eaten) and Lynn C. (Most memorable meal. Other: Steve W. (Favorite Food).
Evaluators: Steve W. evaluated Lynn C.'s speech. Other: Mike C. served as General Evaluator. | February 23, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Assiduous: Unceasing, persistent.
Best Speaker: Chad M. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #6, Vocal Variety - "Inequities Of Change In Inheritance Tax". Other: Mike C. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #8, Get Comfortable With Visual Aids - "Follow-up."
Best Table Topics: Steve W. (Q. Opinion on people who collect 50 state quarter series or new nickel series). Others: Lynn C. (Q. Opinion on dishonesty of people receiving financial help during Hurricane Katrina); Roberta M. (Q. Do you eat broken cookies?).
Best Evaluator: Steve W. served as General Evaluator. Others: Lynn C. evaluated Chad M.'s speech; Bonnie S. evaluated Mike C.'s speech.
Guest: Brian H. | March 2, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Fluent: Capable of speaking or writing with effortless ease.
Speaker: Bonnie S. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #6, Work With Words - "Club Officer Training".
Best Table Topics: Ties between Brian H. (Q. What do you think about when you hear the word "snowstorm"?) and Chad M. (Q. What do you think about when you hear the word "war"?). Others: Steve W. (Q. What do you think about when you hear the word "Ashes"?)' Mike C. (Q. What do you think about when you hear the phrase "early to bed"?)
Evaluators: Lynn C. served as General Evaluator. Chad M. evaluated Bonnie S.'s speech.
Guests: Sarah L. and Marie F. | March 9, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Juxtaposition: Side by side comparison.
Best Speaker: Brian H. - Communication & Leadership Manual Speech #1, Ice Breaker - "4x4x4". Other: Joe M. - Special Occasion Speeches Manual Speech #4, Presenting An Award - "Outstanding Member".
Best Table Topics: Marie F. (Q. Opinion on Abortion Ban in South Dakota). Others: Bonnie S. (Q. Should they repair or replace the Memorial Bridge?); Lynn C. (Q. Opinion on the sales tax increase proposal by Bismarck Parks and Recreation).
Best Evaluator: Mike C. evaluated Brian H.'s speech. Others: Bonnie S. evaluated Joe M.'s speech. Marie F. served as General Evaluator. | March 16, 2006 Meeting
Word of the Day: Impetus: Something that incites a stimulus.
Best Speaker: Marie F. - The Entertaining Speaker Manual Speech #2, Resources For Entertainment - "Voices From Beyond". Other: Eileen S. - Communication Manual Speech #3, Get To The Point - "Prescription Plan D".
Best Table Topics: Chad M (Tell story about the green-haired men in the picture.) Others: Lynn C. (Tell story about men raking sod); Bonnie S. (Tell story about boy trying to read book while dog has chin laying on book).
Best Evaluator: Joe M. evaluated Eileen S.'s speech. Others: Mike C. evaluated Marie F.'s speech; Bonnie S. served as General Evaluator.
Guest: Becky B. |
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