Public Speaking Northwest #9406

 

Public Speaking Northwest Minutes - December 1, 2020

 

How to Conquer the Jitters When Speaking Before a Group – Join Toastmasters

Open Meeting: Lynne opened our meeting with our mission statement and flag salute.

 

Our President: Barb, welcomed us with a special welcome to Midori, who just joined our club.

 

Announcements:  Barb, announced a need for a new club Secretary.

 

Our Meeting Toastmaster: Barb chose the theme, “The American Who Became a Hero on December 1, 1955.”

 

Grammarian and Word of the Day – Lynne, in keeping with the theme, chose the word, “HEROIC.”

Ah Counter – Lynne counted our ahs and ums and let us know at the end of the meeting.

Timer – Jim kept those who had speaking parts on time with his green, yellow, and red cards.

General Evaluator – Jean, at the end of the meeting, evaluated the meeting for compliments and to offer suggestions for improvements.

 

Our 1^st Speaker – Mara entitled her talk, “Tales from Home.” It was a humorous speech about ‘adulting.’ Her sons, age 20+ are in the process of adulting. Mara enjoys watching how their mistakes successfully lead them into adulthood.

 

Our 2^nd Speaker – Warren entitled his speech, “An Incomplete Discussion About Resumes.” He gave amazing advice on what constitutes good resumes. Many members asked him insightful questions to help them write their own resumes. They even stayed after the meeting to seek more of his expert advice.

 

Our 1st Evaluator – Giri evaluated Mara’s talk. He praised her relaxed pleasant style. He noted how Mara connects with her material and invites the audience into her personal life. He challenged her to add shock and exaggeration to promote more humor in her future talks.

 

Our 2^nd Evaluator – Nancy evaluated Warren’s talk. She complimented his relaxed and balanced style. She admired his competency with teaching how to write good resumes. She suggested he give each of his 5 steps a number with a headline. She gave and example:

1.    First Issue + Headline

2.    Second Issue + Headline

3.    Third Issue + Headline

4.    Etc.

 

Our Table Topics Master – Lynn continued the heroic theme. She told us why her mother was her heroine. Next, she asked us to share a hero in our lives and why. Jutta’s hero is his father. Robert’s hero is his niece.

 

General Evaluator – Jean enjoyed Barb’s attractive agenda and her ”Heroic” theme. She liked the flow of the meeting from top to bottom. Since the talks were already evaluated, Jean’s main job was to evaluate the evaluators. Both Giri and Nancy are experienced toastmasters. Both found wonderful elements to praise and gave at least one suggestion for improvement. Their toastmaster expertise came through like the professionals they are.

 

Our Members in Attendance – Barb, Lynne, Lynn, Lucelly, Warren, Midori, Nancy, Giri, Robert, Jinxin, Jim, Jutta, Mara, Jean

 

 

Your Secretary,

 

Jean Tracy, DTM