To Practice Public Speaking and Become Comfortable Leading Groups – Join Toastmasters.
Mission
Statement and Flag Salute: Lynne, Our Sergeant at Arms and Zoom host, skillfully opened
the meeting.
Our President: Barb welcomed us along with our guest, Bharti, who
came to us all the way from Connecticut.
Announcements: Barb reminded our officers to meet at 11 am next
Tuesday on Zoom. She also mentioned that we need to elect officers soon.
Nancy, congratulated Jean on completing the
Visionary Communication Pathway.
Our Meeting
Toastmaster: Jean’s theme
was ‘Gratitude.’
Grammarian and Word of
the Day – Midori chose
‘Satiate’ for increasing our vocabulary.
Ah Counter – Lynne kept track of our
unnecessary ahs, ums, and filler words.
Timer – Lynn kept us on time with
our speeches, evaluations, and table topics.
General Evaluator
– Kate, paid close attention to
the whole meeting, especially the evaluators.
Our 1st
Speaker – Jinxin hunted for
ways to reduce her pre-diabetic scores in “Numbers Count.” She felt compelled
to bring the numbers down in her search for good health. She tried a healthy
diet and exercised a lot, but they were not enough. Jinxin is a numbers person,
a scientist and she is persistent. Now she is using a special fasting regimen
and feels more energetic. Soon she will be tested again and hopes the ‘numbers count’
in her favor.
Let us know the results,
Jinxin. We just might follow your path.
Our 2nd
Speaker – Giri gave us an
easy secret in “Do & Drop -The Most Effective Way to Achieve Your Goals.”
Giri got us to admit in his introductory quiz that we all like ‘easy.’ All we need to “Do It” is
connect to a compelling reason for achieving our goals, He used examples like
learning to ride a bike, and dieting.
If we feel compelled
like, Jinxin, in her search for good health by lowering her numbers,
we’ll reach our goals. If we’re not compelled,” he said, “Drop it” the goal is not compelling enough.
Let’s follow Giri’s
advice, and like Jinxin, find our compelling reasons to achieving our
goals.
Our 1st Evaluator – Jim praised Jinxin’s
specifics about her goal, her great gestures, and the way she centered herself
on Zoom. He suggested she use her facial expressions more because she has a
resonant smile.
Our 2nd
Evaluator – Robert
complimented Giri on his fine preparation, involvement of the audience,
good examples, mention of Jinxin, facial expressions, and conversational
manner. He suggested a call to action would add to a good summary.
Our Table Topics Master – Warren asked us to think of a
time when we were satiated with thanks.
Nancy mentioned a beautiful shift inside her when she
married Joe. So special!
Kate said she was overwhelmed with the outpouring of
love and gifts from family and friends when she had her daughter. Beautiful!
General Evaluator – Kate
complimented how well
everyone did especially her evaluators, Jim and Robert.
Our Members in
Attendance – Warren, Nancy, Jim, Giri, Kate, Jinxin, Midori, Robert, Lynne,
Lynn, Barb, Mara, Jean
Our Guests in Attendance
– Bharti said she liked the
meeting and that she would return. We hope she does.
Motion to Adjourn – Nancy, Second – Giri
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