Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2021

 Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters

Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2021

 

Announcements:  July 1st will be the start of the NEW Officers’ role. We still need a secretary. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO BUILD YOUR LISTENING AND NOTE-TAKING SKILLS. Please let Barb know if you’re interested. 

 

Barb will reach out this week regarding a Summer Gathering for those interested.

 

WELCOME JULIE back to the team!!!

 

Our co-zoom host Mara, promptly opened the meeting on time with our mission statement, flag salute, and reminded members and guests that the speech and evaluation part of our meeting are recorded. 

 

Our President Barb opened the meeting. Mara reviewed roles for the next meeting in Nancy’s absence.  Barb introduced the Toastmaster.

 

Our Toastmaster was Lynne.  Our theme was "100 Years Ago!!". HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lynne’s mother-in-law turning 100 in July. 

Our GATE Team was:

Grammarian - Hannah

Word of the day - Centennial  

Ah Counter - Kristin

Timer - Lynn C.

General Evaluator - Mara

 

Our 1st speaker today was Kate.  Her speech is entitled “™ Meetings: Those Roles Have a Role to Play”. She is working on her Presentation Mastery Path, Managing a Difficult Audience (8-10 mins)

 

Our 2nd speaker today is Giri. His speech is entitled “The Greatest and Most Practical Secret”. He is working on his Motivational Strategies Path; Inspire Your Audience (5-7 mins)

 

Our Evaluators were Warren (evaluating Kate) and Barb (evaluating Giri)

Our Table Topic Master was Jim

 

Our Table Topic Speakers were:

Julie, Jean, and Hannah all shared stories related to the annual Jelly-Filled Donut Day, National Elephant in Zoo, and Bed bugs awareness week.

 

Members in Attendance were Lynne, Lynn C., Mara, Barb, Warren, Giri, Jim, Midori, Hannah, Kate, Julie, Robert, and Kristin.

 

Guest(s) in Attendance: Marty Mackenzie (Barb’s brother)

 

Motion to Adjourn,

 

Secretary, 

Lynn Connell