Public Speaking Northwest Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2021

 Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters

Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2021

Announcement: I am happy to announce our newest member Kristin Gulledge to our club! YAY!! WELCOME! :-)

Our Sergeant at Arms, Lynne, promptly opened the meeting on time with our mission statement and flag salute.

Our President Barb introduced the Toastmaster.  

Our Toastmaster was Mara with the theme “Speech & Evaluation Showcase” 

Our GATE Team was:

Grammarian - Glenn

Word of the day - Merry - Mara, Kate, Giri, Jim, and Lynn used the word today

Ah Counter -  Kameh

Timer - Lynn C

General Evaluator - Barb

Our 1st Speaker was Jean with her speech entitled “The Card Table”. She’s working on her Presentation Mastery Pathway; Jean will be participating in the competition with this speech. This will be the second time she’s done this speech incorporating some of the suggestions from her evaluator (5-7 mins)

Our 2nd Speaker was Adlai (AJ) with his speech entitled “Words Do Matter”. He is our guest speaker and will also be participating in the competition with this speech. 

Our Evaluators were Giri (evaluating Jean) and Warren (evaluating AJ). Warren is participating in the Evaluation part of the competition and also received feedback on his evaluation today.

Our Table Topic Master was Jim.  

Our Table Topic Speakers were:

Kate, eating contest - hot dogs or pie-eating contest? Why? She would pick a pie-eating contest because she thinks she can shove it down faster and she also has a sweet tooth. 

Midori, historical facts or spelling contest in English? She would enter a spelling bee contest. It would be difficult but she would like to try. English is more difficult than Japanese words because with Japanese words you can sound the characters much easier

Glenn, weight-lifting or wrestling contest? Wrestling might be better for him. There is room to run around to run down the time. 

Kristin, triathlon has the swim, bike, marathon leg, which leg would you do? She would not pick swimming because she’s allergic to chlorine. She would not pick biking because she doesn’t own a bike. She would pick running but would have to practice by walking first.

Caryn (Director 55), suggests the Timer today tell the people their time due to it being competition day and the Speaker / Evaluator should know what their time is. She also suggests telling people ahead of time that we are recording and why.

Members in Attendance were Barb, Jean, Jim, Warren, Lynne, Midori, Mara, Kameh, Lynn, Glenn, Giri, Kate

Guest(s) in Attendance: Caryn (Director 55), Hannah Del Carlo (back), Adlai “AJ” (New)

Motion to Adjourn,

Secretary,

Lynn

Officers’ Minutes - February 9, 2021

 Officers’ Minutes - February 9, 2021

Attendees: Barb, Kate, Jim, Lynne, Mara, Lynn

Barb had the minutes from January 2021 approved.

Officer Reports with Discussion:

Officer Reports:

• President: Barb

• VP Education (VPE): Nancy

• VP Membership (VPM): Kate

• VP Public Relations (VPPR): Mara

• Secretary: Lynn C

• Treasurer: Jim & Jinxin

• Sergeant at Arms (SAA): Lynne D

 

• Nancy is unable to join the meeting today because she’s in the middle of moving out of state. She’ll continue to join via Zoom. Most of the time during her transition to Texas, she will still be available to level up members, do Pathways consultations, do competition consultations, and will be available to her proteges.

• Nancy sent out an email on hybrid meeting technical tips on how we can set up both Zoom and in-room meetings in the future when we are able to meet in person again.

• Kate informed us that we currently have 18 members as of the last enrollment period. Kameh is our newest member. Jim will check with Adeline to see if she will renew again. Hannah has been a returning guest several times now but has not officially joined yet.

• Mara talked about the competition we’re going to have on 2/23/2021.  Nancy has suggested having a target speaker for Warren to evaluate since he’ll be participating in the Evaluation part of the competition. A veteran Toastmaster and past guest Janice from California was brought up as a suggestion to be the guest speaker for Warren to evaluate. Mara volunteered to be our Toastmaster on the day of the competition.

•  Mara met with Kate to discuss continued working relationships for PR and membership. Kate shared her template for replying to inquiries which can be adapted when replying to Facebook messages.

• Mara attended MELE on January 22nd. Good interaction with other PR officers from local groups. Several of them are now following our Facebook page. Main takeaway from the group - better to find a basic PR strategy on social media than to try to get too much going (like adding Instagram).

• Mara needs a list of events we have on the calendar for the year to proactively promote the events. Barb recalled Nancy sending events out, she will send it over to Mara.

• Mara will continue posting regular content each week on Facebook.

• Mara added an image on the website to visually enhance our online Zoom presence (see image below)

• Facebook Live update - she hasn’t done anything. She’s thinking Jean’s speech on her Slippers would be a good one to post. Jim informed us that Jean will be using that speech for the competition. Midori said we can post her Ice-Breaker speech if we can find a way to remove her last name from the recording.

• Lynn C attended the MELE on January 22nd. Most of the members were experienced Secretary except herself and one more person. Great informative meeting.

• Jim reached out to the company regarding the fraudulent withdrawal. The company doesn’t know about the charge.  The bank credited back the $200.  We now have a new debit card.

• End of December balance is $743.38. End of January is $948.01.

• Jim motion for the Club to pay for the $1.50 PayPal fee when members pay via PayPal. All were in favor.

• Lynne, nothing new to report. 

• Lynne proposed that we record the Evaluator in addition to the Speaker because during Lynn C’s first Ice Breaker speech, she asked if the evaluations are recorded for her to rewatch and it is not. Jim mentioned encouraging the Evaluators to send their write-ups to the speaker. Mara mentioned the Host would be responsible for the additional step of recording the Evaluators.  

• Jim suggests making it an option. The Host would reach out ahead of time to the Speaker and Evaluator.

• Mara suggests making it a norm for our Toastmasters. Speakers and Evaluators will be recorded. Barb suggested the recording be sent out to BOTH the Evaluator and Speaker in 1 email. 

• Mara motion to record the Evaluators. Both the Speaker and Evaluator will get a copy. This motion is passed as Officers. We will let the members know they are getting added values from having the evaluation recorded.  Everyone agrees.

 

Barb asked:

• Did everyone get trained? Everyone has.

• Member drive? Mara brought up the idea of having an event to promote members and friends (maybe a month from now). In this event, we can have the speech be on tips, etc. Maybe even have a guest speaker on zoom. 

 

Mara motion for the meeting to adjourn. 

Secretary,

Lynn

Public Speaking Northwest Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2021

 Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters

Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2021

Announcement: Our Treasurer Jim reminded members that dues are coming up.  If we decide to pay via Paypal, there will be NO FEE CHARGE. The Club will take care of the charges. JinXin and Jim will be sending out the invoice.  Barb reminded everyone that next week is the competition.  Join if you can.

Our Sergeant at Arms, Lynne, promptly opened the meeting on time with our mission statement and flag salute.

Our President Barb introduced the Toastmaster.  

Our Toastmaster was JinXin with the theme “Happy Year of Ox” 

Our GATE Team was:

Grammarian - Barb

Word of the day - Determination - Jim, JinXin, Glenn, and Warren used the word today

Ah Counter -  Barb

Timer - Jim

General Evaluator - Jean

Our 1st Speaker was Mara with her speech entitled “Inspiration for The Little Books Of Big Business”. She’s working on her Engaging Humor Pathway; Level 3, Elective “Using Presentation Software” (5-7 mins)

Our 2nd Speaker was Warren with his speech entitled “View the Glass Half Full: Adapting to COVID19 during 2021”. He’s working on his Presentation Mastery Pathway; Level 4, Elective “Manage online Webinar” (8-10 mins)

Our Evaluators were Lynne (evaluating Mara) and Giri (evaluating Warren)

Our Table Topic Master was Robert.  He had each Table Topic speaker listen to a 30-second music clip and tell us how it stimulated or moved them. It was such a fun, different, and great table topic. It reminds us how powerful music can be.

Our Table Topic Speakers were:

Glenn, at first, the music came across as a children's song. Then when the singer came on, it felt more like jazz. Song felt playful and he enjoyed it.

Jim, the musical instrument quickly changed to a voice instrument (as one). His mind drifted off like he’s sailing or skateboarding without noise. 

Members in Attendance were Barb, Jean, Jim, Warren, Lynne, Midori, Mara, Kameh, Lynn, Glenn, Giri, Robert, JinXin

Guest(s) in Attendance: Kristin Gulledge (new), Hannah Del Carlo (back) 

Motion to Adjourn,

Secretary,

Lynn

Public Speaking Northwest Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2021

 Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters

Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2021

Announcement: It has been decided during the Officer Meeting earlier today that the evaluators will also be recorded. A copy of the recorded evaluation will be sent to the speaker as well as the evaluator. This would be a great learning tool for both the speaker and evaluator. Barb asked the members if there were any objections and there were none. 

Our Sergeant at Arms, Lynne, promptly opened the meeting on time with our mission statement and flag salute.

Our President Barb introduced the Toastmaster.  

Our Toastmaster was Lynne with the theme “Be My Valentine!!!” 

Our GATE Team was:

Grammarian - Kameh

Word of the day - Fondness - Jean, Lynn, Glenn, Lynne, Warren, and Mara used the word today

Ah Counter - Glenn

Timer - Kate

General Evaluator - Jim

Our 1sr Speaker was Giri with his speech entitled “Boost Your Mojo”. He’s working on his Motivational Strategies Path; Project #3 “Inspire Your Audience” (5-7 mins)

Our 2nd Speaker was Mara with her speech entitled “Introducing Myself Through Stories”. She’s working on her Engaging Humor Path, Level 3 “Connect with Storytelling” (8-10 mins)

Our Evaluators were Jean (evaluating Giri) and Warren (evaluating Mara)

Our Table Topic Master was Lynn C.  

Our Table Topic Speakers were:

Barb, Can you tell us your most memorable Valentine experience? Shortly after she met Robert, it was Valentine’s Day. She had a lot of thoughts in her head about whether she should buy a gift or not, whether he expects a gift, etc. Robert made it easy. He was all about being yourself.

Robert, What would be your ideal Valentine Day date? Dinner at Snoquamie Fall restaurant. He would pre-order a fire dessert to share with Barb.

Midori, What gift would you give yourself? She would give herself chocolate. In Japan, women would buy themselves chocolate and in March men would buy cookies.

Glenn, What is your favorite Valentine gift or gift you would like to receive? His favorite gift he received was a kindle. He has used it a lot since.

Members in Attendance were Barb, Jean, Jim, Warren, Lynne, Kate, Midori, Mara, Kameh, Lynn, Glenn, Giri, Robert

Guest(s) in Attendance: None today

Motion to Adjourn,

Secretary,

Lynn

Public Speaking Northwest Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2021

Public Speaking Northwest Toastmasters

Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2021

Announcement: Who is interested in the speech competition at the club level? If you are interested, please contact our VOE Nancy or your mentor.  If there is a competition, it will be on 2/23.  Nancy will be moving in a couple of weeks, if any of the Officers would be willing to take on the role of organizing and hosting it, please let her know.

We would like to also wish Lynne D. a very Happy Birthday! 

Our Sergeant at Arms, Lynne, promptly opened the meeting on time with our mission statement and flag salute.

Our Temp President, Nancy, welcomed our guests and introduced the Toastmaster.  

Our Toastmaster was Kate with the theme “Groundhog Day”

Our GATE Team was:

Grammarian - Lynne

Word of the day - Anticipation - Lynne, Giri, Glenn, Jim, Kate, Warren, Mara, and Midori used the word today

Ah Counter - Kameh

Timer - Midori

General Evaluator - Giri

Our 1sr Speaker was Glenn with his speech entitled “Bruce Lee: Not Enough Recognition”. He’s working on his Presentation Mastery Path, Level 1 (5-7 mins)

Our 2nd Speaker was Jean with her speech entitled “The Perfect Nun”. She’s working on her Presentation Mastery Path, Level 1 (8-10 mins)

Our Evaluators were Jim (evaluating Glenn) and Mara (evaluating Jean)

Our Table Topic Master was Warren.  

Our Table Topic Speakers were:

Robert, you are a groundhog, you are about 47% accurate. There’s this dog that’s going to take you out and you need to have a conversation with the dog to not eat you. Maybe the dog can meet him on the other side of the tunnel. The reason for being 47% accurate is because of his ancestors (blame them). To make the grass grow better, what’s underneath grows on top. 

Nancy, if you were an animal, what animal and why? Mallard Duck. Growing up in PA the duck would come in and it was so cool.  Her brother gave her a duck and she raised it like she was the duck’s mama. The duck eventually grew up and flew away. She loves how they look at you.

Jim, favorite smartphone app, and why? He hates apps. They always try to sell you something or get you to do something. He just wants to talk on his phone. He would like a Mute Button App for TV to block commercials and the noise. Apple sometimes puts apps in and he just knocks it off.

Member in Attendance was Barb, Jean, Jim, Warren, Lynne, Kate, Midori, Mara, Kameh, Lynn, Nancy, Glenn

Guest(s) in Attendance was Carolina (new), Hannah (back)

Motion to Adjourn, Jim called first, Kate seconded it.

Secretary,

Lynn