The theme for Mission Chapter’s 1,860th meeting will be “Trump or no trump” Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. Here is the link for location and time.

Toastmaster: Robert

Speaking Tip: Wayne

Speakers: Michael, Jen, Liz

Table Topics: Jen

General Evaluator: Larry

Evaluators: Cindy, Ron, Julia

Word of the Day: Open

Ah Counter: Christine

Timer: Annie

Awardmaster: Open

Rooney: Ritesth

 

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July 5th,  2016 Meeting Notes The theme of the meeting was “Flying Pigs“. Cindy was the presiding officer, there were 15 people at the meeting including guest Allison.

Toastmaster: Ron

Joke: Cindy

Speaking Tip: Liz

Word of the Day: Allison: anachorim – a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.

Ah Counter: Fred

Timer: Michael

Speakers:

Julia– gave us her Ice Breaker speech in which she told us she is a psychic and then told us 3 stories of about her experiences of being psychic.

Larry – started his speech talking about the lack of bumper stickers and his feeling of why it’s important for everyone in some way to be involved in politics.

Robert – told a humorous story about his experiences with dating, having to put up with his mom, sisters and cousins trying to set him up, and why he has decided at least for now to no longer go on dates.

Table Topics: Alyce

General Evaluator: Cindy

Evaluators:

       Jen evaluated Julia

  Annie evaluated Larry

     Jon evaluated Robert

Awardmaster: Wayne

   Best Speaker: Robert

   Best Evaluator: Jen

   Best Table Topic: Allison

Rooney: Christine

The theme for Mission Chapter’s 1,859th meeting will be “Flying Pigs” Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. Here is the link for location and time.

Toastmaster: Ron

Speaking Tip: Liz

Speakers: Julia, Larry, Robert

Table Topics: Alyce

General Evaluator: Cindy

Evaluators: Jen, Grace, Azim

Word of the Day: Ritesh

Ah Counter: Annie

Timer: Michael

Awardmaster: Wayne

Rooney: Christine

 

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June 28th,  2016 Meeting Notes The theme of the meeting was “Money“. Cindy was the presiding officer, there were 15 people at the meeting.

Toastmaster: Grace

Joke: Christine

Speaking Tip: Julia

Word of the Day: Michael: Emolument – a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office

Ah Counter: Azim

Speakers:

Cindy – told us about the 3 types of stress and that we should manage our perception of stress (not all stress is bad for you). She suggested we think about how we handle stress in order to deal with it better.

Annie – gave us a speech in which she used visual aids. Her speech was about cooking the perfect salmon where she showed pictures of the parts of a salmon and what it should like if you cook it right.

Jen – gave an inspirational speech where she told us about her first ½ marathon she ran as part of a relay team that participated in a ½ ironman. She told us how after mile 11 she had to ‘dig deep’ to complete the last 2 miles.

Table Topics: Larry

General Evaluator: Wayne

Evaluators:

       Alyce evaluated Cindy

         Ron evaluated Annie

    Ritesh evaluated Jen

Awardmaster: Liz

   Best Speaker: Jen

   Best Evaluator: Alyce

   Best Table Topic: Liz

Rooney: Robert

The theme for Mission Chapter’s 1,858th meeting will be “Money” Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. Here is the link for location and time.

Toastmaster: Grace

Speaking Tip: Open

Speakers: Cindy, Annie, Jen

Table Topics: Larry

General Evaluator: Wayne

Evaluators: Ritesh, Ron, Alyce

Word of the Day: Michael

Ah Counter: Open

Timer: Marjorie

Awardmaster: Open

Rooney: Robert

 

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June 21st,  2016 Meeting Notes The theme of the meeting was “Solstice“. Cindy was the presiding officer, there were 13 people at the meeting including returning guest, Cheryl.

Toastmaster: Christine

Speaking Tip: Marjorie

Word of the Day: Cindy – inchoate: not fully formed or developed; rudimentary, formless

 Speakers:

Jon delivered a follow up to his ice breaker speech, telling us more about his time in Iraq during the first Gulf War and how his experiences have shaped the way he looks at things today. No matter how bad a day Jon may be having, he can always look back on the war

Michael gave an informative speech about what he’s learned about metrics around body mass and what to focus on when determining your ideal weight. Michael has been very successful in putting this knowledge into practice, he’s lost quite a bit of weight!! Good job Michael!

Hiba gave a demonstration of her sales skills. The purpose of the speech was to sell an item, and Hiba successfully sold Annie some homeopathic cold remedies!

 Table Topics: Robert

Evaluators:

       Larry evaluated Alyce

        Azim evaluated Ritesh

           Jen evaluated Christine

 Ah Counter: Annie

Awards

   Best Speaker: Hiba

   Best Evaluator: Jen

   Best Table Topic: Grace

The theme for Mission Chapter’s 1,857th meeting will be “Solstice” Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. Here is the link for location and time.

Toastmaster: Christine

Speaking Tip: Marjorie

Speakers: Jon, Michael, Hiba

Table Topics: Robert

General Evaluator: Mary Jo

Evaluators: Larry, Azim, Jen

Word of the Day: Ritesh

Ah Counter: Annie

Timer: Open

Awardmaster: Open

Rooney: Open

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June 14th,  2016 Meeting Notes The theme of the meeting was “Pockets“. Mary Jo was the presiding officer, there were 17 people at the meeting.

Toastmaster: Larry

Joke: Ron

Speaking Tip: Jen

Word of the Day: Hiba – Transcend:  to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something)

Speakers:

Alyce – gave an informative speech about drones. She told us about the history of drones and how their being used today. She then talked about the legal issues that are still being debated.

Ritesh – gave his ice breaker speech and told us how he was able to come to the United States and his initial observations during his first few days here.

Christine – told a very humorous speech consisting of 3 stories about her life and the different animals that she’s had to deal with

 Table Topics: Michael

General Evaluator: Annie

Evaluators:

          Wayne  evaluated Alyce

           Robert evaluated Ritesh

                Jon evaluated Christine

Ah Counter: 

Timer: Azim

Awardmaster: Marjorie

         Best Speaker: Christine

         Best Evaluator: Robert

        Best Table Topic: Azim

 Rooney: Mary Jo

The theme for Mission Chapter’s 1,856th meeting will be “Pockets” Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. Here is the link for location and time.

Toastmaster: Larry

Speaking Tip: Open

Speakers: Alyce, Ritesh, Christine

Table Topics: Michael

General Evaluator: Annie

Evaluators: Wayne, Robert, Jon

Word of the Day: Hiba

Ah Counter: Erika

Timer: Azim

Awardmaster: Open

Rooney: Mary Jo

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June 7th,  2016 Meeting Notes The theme of the meeting was “Unusual Food“. Mary Jo was the presiding officer, there were 17 people at the meeting.

Toastmaster: Mary Jo

Joke: Larry

Speaking Tip: Christine

Word of the Day: Annie – Nectorous: pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant.

Speakers:

Wayne – told us about a day that he had signed up to be the Toastmaster and how the universe conspired against him to make sure he would arrive late to the meeting.

Azim – told us about the different types of body language and how using you can use your body language to enhance your speech.

Hiba – Told us a story about the Phoencians, how the city of Carthage was founded by Queen Elissa and then Hannibal who is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history

 Table Topics: Alyce

General Evaluator: Cedar

Evaluators:

          Larry  evaluated Wayne

              Fred evaluated Azim

         Robert evaluated Hiba

Ah Counter: Christine

Timer: Jon

Awardmaster: Erika

         Best Speaker: Wayne

         Best Evaluator: Robert

        Best Table Topic: Azim

 Rooney: Michael