[tfctoastmasters:655] Talk for Change: 9/16 Meeting Notes

Greetings Toastmasters and Guests, 

What a great meeting a couple of weeks ago--thanks to Lennette who gave a wonderful first Icebreaker speech and the participation of many, including first time guests Hiwat and Adeja.

Following are some of the highlights from the meeting--(thanks for your patience in awaiting the notes!).  We hope to see everyone at the next meeting on October 7th!

• Jill Vanderweit was the Toastmaster for the evening and laid out the theme out the theme of "Risk" for the evening.  Risk can be good and get us out of our comfort zone.  Jill led the group in short introductions of members of guests.

• Lennette Ward did her Icebreaker Speech, #1 in Competent Communication--" 42 and Still Growing".  It was powerfully delivered and inspirational, filled with great quotes as she shared with us her purpose in life and began the speech with how a sixth grade teacher-Ms. Powell, had influenced her.

• Beth Blair provided the word of the day--"gambit"--which is a sacrifice one can make for an advantage (like in Chess--sacrificing a pawn) or A device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage (Oxford), which matched the theme well. 

• Mark Willis introduced table topics, and first time guests Adeja and Hiwat participated, as well as guest Kristin and returning member Catherine, in these table topics that all centered around risks.  The word of the day was used.

• Jill introduced the evaluation team for the evening, including the evaluator of Lennette's speech--Catherine Baum. In her evaluation of Lennette's speech, Catherine expressed that she had enjoyed Lennette's speech, particularly citing Lennette's great use of hand gestures, body language and energy.

• Second time guest Kristin Sullens gave a timer report for the evening, with everyone having done well with their allotted time limits.  Beth Blair followed with a grammarian report, with most doing well with umms or fillers.

• Jill gave the general evaluator report recognizing new guests and appreciating the participation.  She thought next time for table topics, members should go first before guests, so new guests are able to see how table topics works.  Nonetheless, everyone did a great job jumping in.

• Mark and Jill ended the meeting with club business including collection of dues and membership process.  Please contact Omer if you have questions: oipekci91@gmail.com. Jill expressed interest in participating in a (district?) contest for humorous speeches and table topics that is being conducted in DC on October 7th.  Mark encouraged people to sign up for new roles for the next meeting.

Meeting adjourned!  See you in a week--