Eagle Toastmaster Meeting of July 21, 2014

President Welcome: Suzanne Morse Welcomes 2 guests Lisa and Visiting John Area Governor.

Toastmaster:  Ian Brooks ACS.

Humor Master:  Robin Corrigan.

Word Master:  Elaborate.

Quote of the Day:

Table Topics: Tom Corrigan.  Speaker 1 Megan: Favorite activities at the beach are a good read swimming and a thrilling Jet skiing outing. Speaker 2 Anthony: Moon landing worth it – lots of technologies gained.   Mentioned we have 1.8 million more computing power than on the original moon landing vehicle.  Speaker 3 Chris:  Free vacation offered to multiple European cities or 1 city.  He has traveled and mentioned both … says it’s nice to stay in one place for a while to get to know the area and people.  Speaker 4: Tom P. Will soccer overtake baseball and football as America’s favorite sport?  NO emphatically.  Too sophisticated.  Cannot tell when soccer starts and ends.  Speaker 5: Anesa.  What can be done about bullying?  Starts at home.  Educate Parents on how to raise children.   People stepping up and declaring what not right. 

Speeches:  3 Icebreakers

Sandra’s speech— Parents wanted to name her Santa but compromised with Sandra which means helper of humanity.  Married Buster (Tony), 2 girls Stephanie and Alison.  Started ‘Cure chief’ which made soft head covers for Cancer patients..  She ended that business and started “say it forward” positive quotes to cure negativity.

Tony’s speech— aka. Buster, talked about his years with GE from a Computer Science degree to a present Account Executive.  He travels about 60% , deals with large Power Plants to the $50 dollar meter in your home.  He works on providing solutions.  He is Toastmasters to become better speaker with dealing with CEO’s and VP’s.  Conversation has changed over the years. There is less time and must be practical.

Cartlton’s :  He is a movie buff and pointed out where his name was used on TV; “Carlton the doorman” He prefers to observe than be heard that is why he is with our Toastmasters group.  He is  a music Connoisseur 90’s hip hop.  UConn Husky Graduate.   He works to convince Men and women to end violence.  He says he is an “Average Joe.”

Evaluator:

General Evaluator:  Elaine Piazza, ACB

Robin for Sandra: Great Visual Aid. Steps in front of Lectern. Confident, Humor great, Natural speaking Ability.

Ian for Tony: In the first 5 seconds mane an enormous impression.  Nice posture, clear strong confident speaking voice. 

Susanne for Carlton: Very well presented, good tone.  Speech reflected adequate preparation and had a Great opening!

Ah Counter:   Anesa  Great accurate counts. 

Grammarian:  Chris.  Careful of past tense.  I made myself clear .vs. I have made myself clear.  Watch for double negatives.  Gonna .vs. going to.  Word of the Day used the most by Ian (4).

Timer:  Megan   All were in time; only a couple a little over.

18 were present including 2 guests.

Reminder:  Next Meeting is August 4; all should sign up for roles.

Eagle Toastmaster Meeting of September 8, 2014

President calls the meeting to order 7:15.  Suzanne reminds everyone about the humorous contest next week and encourages everyone to sign up… such motivation!  She also mentioned that it would be fun to introduce Club Themes.  Asked the Club officers for any input; Ute mentioned that Club dues are upon us 42$ for ½ year 78$ full.

Toastmaster: Sandra Centorino.  Awesome job for the first time.  Run like a pro!

Ah-Counter and Grammarian Tom P.  Doesn’t miss a trick.  Graciously mentioned everyone’s Ah’s and space fillers.  Also a pet peeve with using the word more.  For example more dead .vs. dead.  Let’s eliminate the word more; not necessary.

Timer:  Meghan Neller.  So efficient!  Amazing how much time we use or don’t.  Even when we timed the World Champion Speaker; we all thought it was much more than the 6 minutes he used.  Thanks.

Humorist:  Ute.  Thanks for bringing balance to our meeting.  Where would we be without a laugh or two.

Word of the Day: Tantamount.  Great word; and one of the more easier words to use.  Nice choice Tony Centorino.

Quote of the Day:  Donated by Cassandra the Quinnipiac Hockey Coach, from Benjamin Franklin.  Powerful and Motivating; we all needed that.

Table Topics: Susan Morse our lovely President!  What a great idea; Fortune Cookies.  It brought such a lift to our extemporaneous segment.  Everyone was into it.  Cassandra, Anthony, Meghan, Carlton, and well me ;).

Speakers!  Thank you to you all.  You’re the Foundation of our meetings!  Tony Centorino speech 2 “Organize your speech”  Looking at life as a user manual.  Problems left unchecked would be HUGE.  Everyone has Problems.  Identify them, Look at the Causes, then choose a solution – like most common user manuals.  Joseph Oddie speech 2 “Organize your speech” Overcoming Objections.   Very polished.  Objections: Skepticism, Misunderstandings, Draw Backs, Indifference; Overcome by : Proof, Explaining your product, Remind them of the Benefits, and Start a dialogue to uncover needs.  And ended with Objections are not to be feared… Welcome them. Rachel Mele presented us with the World Champion of Speakers video.  We were all inspired and amazed!  Awesome!  Thank you.  We can all aspire to this speech.  We all left this meeting better than when we walked in!  Thank you.  Carlton Smith Speech2 Michael Strahan my Hero.  What a great job of sharing your “Man crush” with us and with reason!  This is one huge Giants Fan.  He has taught us (and most especially Carlton) to Re-Invent and Excel.

General Evaluator:  We were graciously accompanied by our Area Governor John Calderbank.  What a wonderful evaluation; especially since he has so much experience with various clubs.  I guess we have “It!”  A very complimentary group of individuals, and a vibe that balances all areas of what it means to be and become a wonderful representative of a Toastmaster.  Thanks John.  Come again J

The Evaluators:  Such a tough job and gift to share your comments in an empowering manner.  Richard Freeman, Intense and thorough. Great insights!  Deb Haggett… How can you evaluate a professional speaker… well, with grateful appreciation for organization and talent. Tony  evaluated the 3^rd speech from Carlton.  Lots of great points and offered a suggestion to, “Relax, you’re better than you think!”  Awesome.  Thanks.