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 3rd speech from Carlton. Lots of great points and offered a suggestion
to, “Relax, you’re better than you think!”
Awesome. Thanks.
