Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Public Speaking Minutes 7-21-20



“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”  -  John C. Maxwell 

Announcement - Lynn Connell has sent in her application to join our club. Welcome Lynn!

Theme – Voice Activated Smart Speakers (e.g. Echo Dot)

Our Meeting Toastmaster – Robert Katz, who gave many examples using “Smart Speakers”.

Our President Pro Tem – Nancy Carpenter

Grammarian Kate Morris
Word of the day - Presence
Ah Counter – Lynn Connell
Timer – Lynne Dauenhauer
General Evaluator – Warren Lewis

Our Speakers – A panel discussion led by Jean Tracy. Panelists were Jean, Jim Tracy, Kate Morris

Topic: In Toastmasters, “Participation Is the Key to Growth.” Jean showed how our officers demonstrated personal and club growth. Jim shared how effective evaluations include “Ingestion, Digestion, and Suggestion.”  Kate revealed how each role in a toastmaster meeting enhances the participant with valuable skills.

 Our Evaluators - Giri Mudili praised the panel for its novel format, clarity, and recovery from unintended interruptions.

Our Table Topics Master – Nancy Carpenter used jokes to stimulate fun responses.

Our Table Topic Speakers – Mara Williams likes moderate temperatures, Hana Vu, from Viet Nam, didn’t expect hot weather in the Pacific Northwest, Giri likes air conditioning.

General Evaluator – Warren Lewis praised the meeting as a whole and enjoyed the different format.

Members in Attendance -  Nancy, Lynne, Lynn, Robert, Warren, Jean, Jim, Kate, Giri, Mara, Hanna

Secretary,
Jean Tracy, DTM


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