Eagle Toastmasters Meeting of June 4, 2012

President’s Remarks: Kate

Today’s Toastmaster: Rachel

Humorist: Tom C.

Quotemaster: Udaya       

Word of the Day Joe “Guitapens” ambush or trap

Note: This is the word that a student spelled to win the National Spelling Bee.

Table Topics: Robin presented a thought-provoking topic—Colors

Speaker 1

Robin—CC, IYour Body Speaksr; 5-7 minutes, “Hiking, Are You Ready?”

Robin gave us a comprehensive list of items for our backpacks when hiking:

· Sunscreen

· Insect spray

· Water

· Map

· Compass

· Snack bar

· Hand Sanitizer

· Hat

· Sweatshirt (in case…)

· Rain pants and coat )in case…)

· Treking pole

· Lighter for fire (in case…)

· Headlamp (in case…)

· Whistle (in case…)

· First Aid Kit in case

· Hiking boots with socks and sock liners

· Wine for celebrating at the top i(n case you get there)

Speaker 2,

Kate—CC, Your Body Speaks,, 5-7 minutes, “One Person’s Junk Is Another Person’s Treasure”

Kate Inspired us to take a look at tag sales as a source of bargains, including money-makers. Congratulations to Kate on her 10^th Speech.

Speaker 3,

Uta—CC, Icebreaker, 4-6 minutes, “Potatoes & Bread or Rice & Beans?”

Uta gave yet another inspiring speech. She spoke about her new life where she will be donating money to make a difference in the lives of 20 children in an orphanage in India. She is helping to finance a well for water, communicating through skyping.

General Evaluator: Kate

Evaluator 1: Udaya for Robin—Robin’s props added power to the delivery, allowing us to remember what is important. Her body language, not only spoke to us, but yelled quite loudly, as she used body language at least 50% of the time.\

Evaluator 2: Joe for Kate—Kate’s vocal variety was remarkable as her range went from a whisper to excitement, drawing us into her world. She used role playing at each of 3 tag sales, allowing us to feel like we were there. Her use of pauses added effectiveness to her vocal variety.

Evaluator 3: Tami for Uta—Tami evaluated Uta’s 16^thIce Breaker. Uta’s journey from the past to the present and into the future touched our hearts, as she inspired us with the emotion in her voice.

Ah-Counter: Lucy

Timer: Sonia

Grammarian: Tom P.

*Reminder to members: 

· Use--“I hope….” Rather than “…hopefully”

· “Kids” are goats

· Try to avoid “a lot” unless you mean a car lot or a housing lot

· Avoid: …and….and…and…

President Kate:  New Officer

• President: Chandra

• VP Education: Joe

• VP Membership: Ian

• VP Public Relations: Raches (Sonia, Tami)

• Sgt. Arms: Lucy

• Secretary: Elaine

• Treasurer: Uta

One more speech from Robin and we have 9 points. Uta can bring us to a perfect 10.