Monday, February 22, 2021

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 RobertHe 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

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