Meeting #557 - June 27, 2006

We had a wonderful meeting on June 27, 2006, for our final meeting of the current Toastmasters year. We had an inspiring theme in Three Ingredients That Make a Speech Outstanding.

We were ably led by Toastmaster Guy. Toastmaster Kathryn brought us a Word of the Day: calced, which means wearing shoes, or shod. Toastmaster Robert brought us a Quote of the Day. And Toastmaster Louise provided another quote, in lieu of a Joke of the Day.

Then we turned to our first speech for the day. First, we heard from Toastmaster John v. with the objectives for a Competent Toastmaster (CTM) Speech #7. Then, we heard Toastmaster Bill's seventh CTM speech. Next up was Toastmaster Angie with another Competent Leader (CL) speech, Evaluate to Motivate.

Next we heard from Toastmaster John v. with an evaluation of Toastmaster Bill's speech.

We then had time for a little club business. Incoming club president, Toastmaster Kathryn mentioned that the club executive is looking for an individual to take on the Club Secretary role. Toastmaster Guy mentioned that he has accepted to be Area 19 governor for 2006-2007. Dows Lake Toastmasters club wishes him all the best in this endeavour!

During the club business portion, meeting Toastmaster Guy also worked in some Table Topics, inviting three members of the incoming executive to share with the club their objectives for the coming year: Toastmaster Angie (new Vice President Education), Toastmaster John S. (new Vice President Membership), and Toastmaster Kathryn (new President).

Then we moved in to the evaluation portion of the meeting. Toastmaster John S. provided a General Evaluation of the meeting, assisted by Toastmaster Aldo as Timer.

Toastmaster Guy returned to review the agenda for next week and we adjourned.

Looking forward to seeing you for the start of the new Toastmaster year on July 4!