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
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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