Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Meeting Minutes - November 08, 2022

Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters

Meeting Minutes

November 8, 2022


Announcements: 

Please participate in a Banner Raid on Dan’s Toastmasters club in Canada. See his 11/8 email.


Our Toastmaster Lynne was with the theme Kindness. 


Our Sergeant at Arms Barb called our meeting to order.


Our President Mara opened our meeting and welcomed our guest, Lakita.


VPE Learning Minute: Get Ready for Small Talk

https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2022/nov/small-talk?fbclid=IwAR2UJ3JEKg9fciwGqgogZH8E5ofAdp78UO3qp8IXy9oxkoUhKGFn3tGtcRw 

1. Ask Open-ended questions specific to that person

2. Break the Ice

3. Body Language & Active Listening

4. Consider Cultural Differences

5. Avoid Awkward Topics

6. Construct a Conversation Resume

7. Practice in Toastmasters


Our Gate Team was: 

Grammarian Amy

Word of the day was Benevolent

Ah Counter – Anna

Timer - Maria

General Evaluator – Leya


Our Speaker was Mara with Kindness and Gratitude. 

Our Evaluator was Warren. 

Our Table Topics Master was Marcus with Favorite Traditions.


Our Table Topic Speakers were Robert, Art, Barb, Nitin, Lakita, Warren, Jim and Nancy


Our Humorist was Leya 


Members in Attendance were Barb, Mara, Nancy, Lynne, Amy, Anna, Maria, Leya, Marcus, Jim, Jean, Nitin, Robert and Art. 


Guests in Attendance Lakita.


Motion to Adjourn: Jim    Second: Robert


Created by Nancy Carpenter on behalf of Secretary Lynn Connell

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