Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

2012-01-31T15:13:00.001-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Toastmaster for the evening – Srimanth Brindavanam

Opening:

Miranda Darby opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, then turned the gavel over to BET President Manuel Glaze who introduced our guests.

Club News:

Due to job relocation out-of-state, Muhammad Sabir has resigned as VP of Public Relations. Please let Manuel know if you are interested in filling this position. The officers are encouraging members to bring in their Competent Leadership manual so it can be safely stored in our meeting room for reference/use at each meeting. BET will be hosting our area contest at the end of March.

Word of the Day: Ann West – perspicacious: having keen vision, shrewd, acutely discerning

Humorist: Russ Vantrease – construction story that emphasized “green side up”

Table Topics: Janet Schreibman

Speaker #1: Lynn Wallace – “If you could change one thing about yourself, what and why?” (1:43)

Speaker #2: Iris Schultz – “What do you see when you look in the mirror?” (1:44)

Speaker #3: Miranda Darby – “What is your biggest asset?” (1:13)

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: James Justus– Advanced Communicator: “Address to Associates“; 6 to 8 min (7:01)

Speaker #2: Mark Bayless – Interpretive Reading #2: “One Inch at a Time”; 5 to 7 min (5:17)

Speaker #3: Dan Michaels – CC #2: “How Artists Get on Radio & TV”; 5 to7 min (8:24)

Speaker #4: Rachel Sumner – CC #3: “The Seven Steps to Better Listening”; 8 to 10 min (10:27)

General Evaluator: Lynn Wallace

Evaluator #1: Irma Perry (2:47)

Evaluator #2: Manuel Glaze (4:33)

Evaluator #3: Russ Vantrease (2:29)

Evaluator #4: Suzanne Harrison (2:33)

Timer: Iris Schultz

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Tim Diehl

Vote Counter: Jessica Hernandez

Word of the Day Users: Mark Bayless

Awards:

Table Topics: Miranda Darby

Evaluator: Irma Perry

Speaker: Rachel Sumner

2012-01-24T15:04:00.000-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Toastmaster for the evening – Suzanne Harrison

Opening:

Mike Costa opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, then introduced BET President Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

Manuel reviewed the mission of Toastmasters with the membership, then introduced our guests for the evening. At the conclusion of the meeting, the club inducted Jessica Hernandez as a new member. Welcome Jessica!

Word of the Day: Mark Bayless – schadenfreude: humor at the expense of another

Humorist: Iris Schultz – related a bull story that was “com-for-ta-bull”

Table Topics: Miranda Darby

Speaker #1: Lynn Wallace – “What was your best New Year’s Eve and why?”

Speaker #2: Anne West – “What was your worst New Year’s Eve and why?”

Speaker #3: Irma Perry – “What is your New Year’s resolution?”

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Manuel Glaze– Educational Speech: “Achievements Needed for Distinguished Club Award”; 10-15 min (11:54)

Speaker #2: Tim Diehl -- CC #2: “Quicksand”; 7-10 min (7:57)

Speaker #3: Janet Schreibman – CC #6: “Season’s Tweetings” 8-10 min (10:39)

General Evaluator: Don Kovach

Evaluator #1: Rachel Sumner (written only)

Evaluator #2: Dasie Schulz (2:15)

Evaluator #3: Russ Vantrease (2:38)

Timer: Mark Bayless

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Jessica Hernandez

Vote Counter: Ann West

Word of the Day Users: none

Awards:

Table Topics: Irma Perry

Evaluator: Russ Vantrease

Speaker: Tim Diehl

2012-01-24T14:39:00.000-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Russ Vantrease

Opening:

Rachel Sumner , filling in for president Manuel Glaze, opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. She then announced that since there was limited attendance due to the holidays, we would conduct an “abbreviated” meeting without Table Topics.

Club News:

A reminder was mentioned about the upcoming TLI makeup session at Dollar General in Goodlettsville on January 12 from 6 to 9:30 with registration from 5 until 6pm. The ITT club chapter may be interested in scheduling a demonstration from BET speakers.

Word of the Day: Iris Schultz – loquacious: adj. very talkative, chatty garrulous

Humorist: Janet Schreibman related a joke about a pig and drivers on a country road

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Mark Bayless – CC #1: Icebreaker; 4-6 min (9:33)

Speaker #2: Don Kovach – Entertaining Speaker Series #4; “Playoffs”; 5-7 min (7:56)

Speaker #3: Rachel Sumner – Advanced Communicator #2: “Poems I love to share with children”; 6-8 min (7:14)

General Evaluator: John Richardson

Evaluator #1: Mike Costa

Evaluator #2: Michael Moryc

Evaluator #3: Janet Schreibman

Timer: Jessica Hernandez

Grammarian/Ah Counter & Vote Counter: Dan Michaels

Word of the Day Users: Janet Schreibman, John Richardson, Michael Moryc, Russ Vantrease

Awards:

Evaluator: Mike Costa and Michael Moryc (tie)

Speaker: Rachel Sumner

2011-12-27T22:56:00.001-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Janet Schreibman

Opening:

Dasie Schulz opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, then introduced BET President Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

For those who missed the past Toastmaster’s Leadership Institute, a make-up session will be held on January 12^th at Dollar General in Goodlettsville from 5 to 9pm. BET officers meeting is scheduled for the third week in January at Ruby Tuesday’s in Brentwood. We wish all members and guests a very happy holiday and safe travels.

Word of the Day: Allan Daniels – “naches” …..a Yiddish word meaning great joy or pleasure

Humorist: Sita Diehl – made us howl with her rendition of barking dogs

Table Topics: Skip Malone

Speaker #1: Russ Vantrease – “Is it politically incorrect to wish people a holiday greeting that is not specific to their religion?”

Speaker #2: Ann West – “Your reason for the season?”

Speaker #3: Dan Michaels – “Your opinion on legislation regarding talking/texting while driving?”

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Sri Brindavanam – Resources for Informing #2: “Why Wait?”

Speaker #2: Iris Schultz -- CC #1: Icebreaker

Speaker #3: Rachel Sumner – Speaking to Inform #4: “Clearing Up Confusion at BET”

General Evaluator: Mark Bayless

Evaluator #1: Manuel Glaze

Evaluator #2: Suzanne Harrison

Evaluator #3: Dasie Schulz

Timer: Dan Michaels

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Ann West

Vote Counter: Russ Vantrease

Word of the Day Users: Iris Schultz, Janet Schreibman, Allan Daniels, Dasie Schulz

Awards:

Table Topics: Russ Vantrease

Evaluator: Suzanne Harrison

Speaker: Rachel Sumner

2011-12-03T23:15:00.001-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Mike Costa

Opening:

Manuel Glaze called the meeting to order and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. He then explained a departure in the traditional meeting format in lieu of the holiday party. Three speeches would be given, however other meeting elements would be eliminated so that members could socialize and enjoy their meals. No evaluations were conducted and no awards presented.

Two achievements were announced:

James Justice earned Silver Advanced Communicator

Cindy Kubica earned another Competent Communicator badge

Speeches:

Allan Daniels

Manuel Glaze

Keith McLusky

Timer: Dan Michaels

2011-12-03T22:52:00.001-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Dan Michaels

Opening:

Michael Moryc opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, then introduced BET President Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

Manuel invited officers and members to attend the upcoming Leadership Conference in Goodlettsville at Dollar General on Dec. 3^rd. He announced the potluck holiday party at the church for the following meeting on November 29^th. Members were encouraged to bring a dish of choice.

Word of the Day: Ann West – hyperbole: exaggeration; used for emphasis or effect

Humorist: Janet Schreibman – about man with a hangover on Thanksgiving

Table Topics: Iris Schultz

Speaker #1: Don Kovach – Extraterrestrials ask you to make a case for destroying or saving the earth

Speaker #2: Keith McLusky – You’ve crashed a wedding and are mistaken for the groom’s childhood friend. What do you say?

Speaker #3: Miranda Darby – For the holidays, do you prefer cash or gift cards?

Speaker #4: Mohammad Sabir – Upcoming budget cuts account for 50% defense and 50% entitlements. What is your opinion?

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Lynn Wallace – Icebreaker

Speaker #2: Manual Glaze – “Virtual Change”

Speaker #3: Michael Moryc – Interpretive reading “Going Back to Our Roots”

Speaker #4: Russ Vantrease – “Gratitude – Why Bother?”

General Evaluator: Susanne Harrison

Evaluator #1: Allan Daniels

Evaluator #2: Irma Perry

Evaluator #3: Mohammad Sabir

Evaluator #4: Keith McLusky

Timer: Rachel Sumner

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Don Kovach

Vote Counter: Miranda Darby

Word of the Day Users: Janet Schreibman; Lynn Wallace; Allan Daniels

Awards:

Table Topics: Keith McLusky

Evaluator: Irma Perry

Speaker: Russ Vantrease

2011-12-03T22:49:00.000-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Michael Moryc

Opening:

Dasie Schulz opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. She then turned the gavel over to President Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

Manuel welcomed our visitors, then discussed holiday party options and asked for member input. He then recognized Keith McLusky for earning an Advanced Communicator Silver award.

Word of the Day: Dan Michaels – pedestrian: adj. unimaginative; lacking in wit

Humorist: Keith McLusky – shared a story about a bicyclist and grandfather clock

Table Topics: Lynn Wallace

Speaker #1: Russ Vantrease – If you could revert to age 10, what advice would you give yourself?

Speaker #2: Dan Michaels –If you were stopped for speeding, how would you talk yourself out of a ticket?

Speaker #3: Miranda Darby – If you could receive any talent in life, what would it be?

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Dasie Schulz – “The Leader as Coach” (educational speech)

Speaker #2: Janet Schreibman – Parent’s address for daughter’s Bat Mitzvah

General Evaluator: Susan Martin

Evaluator #1: Tim Stowell – written only

Evaluator #2: Suzanne Harrison

Timer: Mike Costa

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Iris Schultz

Vote Counter: Rachel Sumner

Word of the Day Users: Michael Moryc; Susan Martin

Awards:

Table Topics: Dan Michaels

Evaluator: Suzanne Harrison

Speaker: Janet Schreibman

2011-12-03T22:14:00.000-06:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Sri Brindavanam

Opening:

Dasie Schulz opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. She then turned the gavel over to Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

Manuel welcomed our visitors, including our Area 40 Governor Ellen Blix who is a member of the HCA Artful Articulators club. He also extended congratulations to Don Kovach, who placed second in the division’s Humorist Speech contest, and to Dasie Schulz who earned an Advanced Leadership bronze designation.

Word of the Day: Manuel Glaze – aberrant: departing from right or usual course

Humorist: featuring ventriloquist Dan Michaels with his side kick Buddy Tattoo

Table Topics: Ann West

Speaker #1: Samuel Palaparthy – Design a perfect Saturday for you or someone else

Speaker #2: Tim Diehl – Who would you choose to take to college with you, if you could?

Speaker #3: Dasie Schulz– What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Allan Daniels – Icebreaker

Speaker #2: Miranda Darby – Icebreaker

Speaker #3: Skip Malone – “My Kids”

Speaker #4: Muhammad Sabir – ”Universal Success Principals”

General Evaluator: Janet Schreibman

Evaluator #1: Don Kovach

Evaluator #2: Rachel Sumner

Evaluator #3: Ellen Blix

Evaluator #4: Suzanne Harrison

Timer: Iris Schultz

Grammarian: Lynn Wallace

Ah Counter/Wizard of Ahs: Sita Diehl

Ballot Counter: Mark Bayless

Word of the Day Users: none

Awards:

Table Topics: Tim Diehl

Evaluator: Rachel Sumner

Speaker: Mohammad Sabir

2011-10-21T14:56:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Skip Malone

Opening:

Lynn Wallace opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. He then turned the gavel over to Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

After Manuel welcomed our new guest, he announced that Don Kovach won the Area 40 Humorous Speech contest and will next attend the District competition in Gatlinburg. Allan Daniels will also attend.

Competent Communicator awards were then presented to members Sri Brindavanam, Manuel Glaze and Don Kovach…followed by the induction of new members Lynn Wallace, Leon Darghosian, Mark Bayless and Iris Schultz. Manuel concluded by encouraging all members to attend the next meeting since our Area Governor plans to join us.

Word of the Day: Russ Vantrease – disheveled = untidy; disorder; disarray

Humorist: Miranda Darby talked about embarrassing incidences we all experience.

Table Topics: Janet Schreibman

Speaker #1: Michael Moryc – What is your most memorable birthday?

Speaker #2: Sri Brindavanam – What is your most memorable birthday gift?

Speaker #3: Dan Michaels – What is a favorite book that you’ve read lately and would recommend ?

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Suzanne Harrison – “Tips on Impromptu Speaking”

Speaker #2: Don Kovach – Monodrama: “The Dangers of Tobacco”

Speaker #3: Ann West – “Take a Trip, but Please Use a Travel Agent”

General Evaluator: Rachel Sumner

Evaluator #1: evaluation not applicable

Evaluator #2: Manuel Glaze

Evaluator #3: Mike Costa

Timer: Leon Darghosian

Grammarian: Mark Bayless

Ah Counter: Iris Schultz

Ballot Counter: Tim Stowell

Word of the Day Users:

Skip Malone, Ann West, Mark Bayless, Iris Schultz

Awards:

Table Topics: Sri Brindavanam

Evaluator: Mike Costa

Speaker: Don Kovach

2011-10-05T15:12:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Susan Martin

Opening:

After Iris Schultz opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, she turned the gavel over to Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

Manuel announced the exciting results of the Area 40 Humorist Speech and Evaluator Contest. BET members Don Kovach (humorous speech) and Mike Costa (evaluator) won in their respective categories. Lynn Blake also won for humorous speech in her other club area. Next, all will attend the division contest level.

Club dues deadline is NOW.

6-month membership (Sep 2011 thru Mar 2012)

TI dues $36.00; BET dues $12.00 = Total $48.00

1-year membership (Sep 2011 thru Aug 2012)

TI dues $72.00; BET dues $18.00 = Total $90.00

Make checks payable to Brentwood Evening Toastmasters (for either $48 or $90). Please mail it to Treasurer Mike Costa.

Word of the Day: Miranda Darby – placid = not easily upset or excited; calm, steady

Humorist: Manuel Glaze told a “tail” about beavers bigger than bears

Table Topics: Dasie Shulz

Speaker #1: Mike Costa – What is your most memorable moment of this past summer?

Speaker #2: Allan Daniels – What signifies that fall has arrived for you?

Speaker #3: Manuel Glaze – Is there a favorite TV show you like on the new fall line-up?

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Tim Stowell – “Addressing the Opposition: changing your opinion on a subject”

Speaker #2: Russ Vantrease – “Failure: the 7 Letter F Word”

Speaker #3: Skip Malone – “Find Your Toastmaster Niche”

Speaker #4: Sita Diehl – “Our Life’s Work”

General Evaluator: Muhammad Sabir

Evaluator #1: Lynn Blake

Evaluator #2: Mark Bayless

Evaluator #3: Suzanne Harrison

Evaluator #4: Michael Moryc

Timer: Dan Michaels

Grammarian: Janet Schreibman

Ah Counter: Lynn Wallace

Word of the Day Users:

Susan Martin, Lynn Blake, Michael Moryc

Awards:

Table Topics: Mike Costa

Evaluator: Lynn Blake

Speaker: Sita Diehl

2011-09-20T21:46:00.001-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Don Kovach

Opening:

Michael Moryc opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Rachel then welcomed and introduced the guests.

Club News:

Next level of humorous speech contest will be held in downtown Franklin on September 24^th at location TBD. New TI leadership manuals have arrived for BET officers.

Mike Costa reminded members that the deadline for club membership dues is next meeting, Sept. 27^th.

Toastmasters International has increased their six-month and annual dues beginning this membership period. However, BET is fiscally sound and is not raising our six-month club rate. Those who pay for a full year will receive a discount on the club rate for the second six-month period.

6-month membership (Sep 2011 thru Mar 2012)

TI dues $36.00; BET dues $12.00 = Total $48.00

1-year membership (Sep 2011 thru Aug 2012)

TI dues $72.00; BET dues $18.00 = Total $90.00

Make checks payable to Brentwood Evening Toastmasters (for either $48 or $90). Please bring your payment to the Sept. 27 meeting or mail it to Treasurer, Mike Costa.

The cricket social is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17 from 12:30 to 4pm.

Word of the Day: James Justus – solace = reduce grief

Humorist: Rachel Sumner – told a “dirty” joke about a pig falling into mud

Table Topics: Russ Vantrease

Speaker #1: Susan Martin – Apply a lesson to current day that you learned in childhood

Speaker #2: Miranda Darby – Share a decision-making moment in your life and the impact

Speaker #3: Iris Shultz – What age would you opt to be for a week?

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Ann West -- icebreaker

Speaker #2: Manuel Glaze – “Delivering Bad News”

Speaker #3: Sri Brindavanam – “Cricket for Dummies”

Speaker #4: Mike Costa – “Take Terror Out of a Talk”

General Evaluator: Dan Michaels

Evaluator #1: Janet Schreibman

Evaluator #2: Tim Stowell

Evaluator #3: Dasie Schulz

Timer: Mark Brown

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Susan Martin

Word of the Day Users:

Susan Martin, Dan Michaels, Manuel Glaze

Awards:

Table Topics: Iris Shultz

Evaluator: Dasie Schulz

Speaker: Sri Brindavanam

2011-09-20T11:37:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Humorous Speech Contest Master – Suzanne Harrison

Due to the humorous speech contest, no club business was conducted.

Humorous Speech Contest

Winner: Don Kovach

Runner Up: Lynn Blake

Evaluator Contest

Winner: Mike Costa

Runner Up: Sri Brindavanam

2011-09-20T11:33:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Rachel Sumner

Opening:

Manuel opened the meeting and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Club News:

Members voted to replace the current BET banner with a new banner displaying the TI "rebranded" design. The club also agreed to replace other materials, only when needed, with the new TI branding. The cricket social was scheduled for Sat., Sept. 10 (however this has now been postponed until Saturday, Sept. 17).

Toastmasters International has increased their six-month and annual dues beginning with this membership period. Meanwhile, BET is fiscally sound and is not raising our six-month club rate. Those who pay for a full year will receive a discount on the club rate for the second six-month period.

6-month membership (Sep 2011 thru Mar 2012)

TI dues $36.00; BET dues $12.00 = Total $48.00

1-year membership (Sep 2011 thru Aug 2012)

TI dues $72.00; BET dues $18.00 = Total $90.00

Make checks payable to Brentwood Evening Toastmasters (for either $48 or $90). Please bring your payment to the Aug. 30 or Sept. 13 meetings or mail them to our Treasurer, Mike Costa.

Word of the Day: Emily Walter –obligatory: morally or legally constraining; binding

Humorist: Janet Schreibman

Janet told a tale about a farmer who unexpectedly finds several women swimming in his pond.

Table Topics: Susan Martin

Speaker #1: Muhammad Sabir

Speaker #2: Mark Brown

Speaker #3: Keith McLusky

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Suzanne Harrison – “Innies in an Outie World”

Speaker #2: Dan Michaels -- Icebreaker

Speaker #3: Tim Stowell – “The Winning Proposal”

Speaker #4: Sri Brindavanam – “What is Your Outlook on Life?”

General Evaluator: Russ Vantrease

Evaluator #1: Lynn Blake

Evaluator #2: Gary Karg

Evaluator #3: James Justus

Evaluator #4: Michael Moryc

Timer: Tim Diehl

Grammarian: Samuel Palaparthy

Wizard of Ahs: Ann West

Awards:

Table Topics: Keith McLusky

Evaluator: James Justus

Speaker: Suzanne Harrison

2011-08-22T12:56:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Keith McLusky

Opening:

Manuel opened the meeting and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Club News:

President Manuel Glaze confirmed rollout of the Toastmasters International’s new branding project on August 17^th. The club is planning a Cricket Social to watch Srimanth’s team compete on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 to 2pm. Rain date is Sept. 17^th. Toastmasters International announced that BET recently earned the “Founder’s Award” and “Beat the Clock Award” for adding 5 new members in May and June. The club needs participants for the evaluator’s contest on August 30^th. District conference will be held in Gatlinburg.

Word of the Day: Samuel Palaparthy

Prodigal – extravagant; giving profusely

Humorist: Tim Stowell

Tim shared a story about a duck hunter and farmer arguing over the rightful owner of the duck just shot on the farmer’s land.

Table Topics: Russ Vantrease

Speaker #1: Janet Schreibman – whether she’d rather 1) have everyone like her or 2) half the people love her and half hate her

Speaker #2: Lynn Blake – whether she’d rather 1) retire at 40 with found money or 2) retire at 60 with same amount of money after fulfilling her goals

Speaker #3: Ann West – whether she’d rather 1) attend a formal/fancy dinner or 2) a crude/less socially acceptable event

Speaker #4: Skip Malone – whether he’d rather 1) live to be 100 or 2) start life over and live to 60 with current knowledge base

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Don Kovach, A Perfect Day

Speaker #2: Srimanth Brindavanam, Sponsor a Child

Speaker #3: Tim Diehl, Icebreaker

Speaker #4: John Richardson, Officer of Poll Elections

General Evaluator: Mike Costa

Evaluator #1: Skip Malone

Evaluator #2: Suzanne Harrison

Evaluator #3: Tim Stowell

Evaluator #4: Rachel Sumner

Timer: Holley Street

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Lynn Blake

Awards:

Table Topics: Lynn Blake

Evaluator: Tim Stowell & Rachel Sumner (tie)

Speaker: Sri Brindavanam

2011-08-22T12:33:00.002-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening – Brian Clinch

Opening:

Ann West led us in the pledge of Allegiance.

Club News:

President Manuel Glaze reported on a recent officers’ meeting and reminded the club that the re-branding will be out August 17th. Wireless internet is available for us at the church. Muhammad Sabir is offering to video any member who wants his/her speech videoed. Our club is planning a Cricket Social on September 10^th to watch Srimanth’s team compete. Rain date is Sept. 17^th.

Word of the Day: Suzanne Harrison

Exterminate – to get rid of completely.

Humorist: Russ Vantrease

Table Topics: Susan Martin called on Gary Karg, Muhammad Sabir, Ann West, Mike Costa, Manuel Glaze and visitor Lynn Wallace volunteered to speak. Susan used the true facts found on the inside of Snapple bottle tops.

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Cindy Kubica, HCG Diet

Speaker #2: SrimanthBrindavanam, TextingWhile Driving

Speaker #3: Sita Diehl, Icebreaker

General Evaluator: Don Kovach

Evaluator #1: James Justus

Evaluator #2: Manuel Glaze

Evaluator #3: Lynn Blake

Timer: Samuel Palaparthy

Grammarian: Dan Michaels

Wizard of Ahs: Mark Brown

2011-07-20T17:16:00.005-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening: Gary Karg

Opening:

The meeting was called to order by Mark Brown who led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. After a brief recess, the meeting was turned over to the new BET president, Manuel Glaze.

Club News:

Manuel reviewed the mission of the club. He then shared highlights of the Toastmasters’ recent leadership session which was attended by numerous club members/officers. He informed members that a new, international branding rollout will be occurring in the near future followed by new leadership manuals. The intention of the new branding efforts is to help unify all Toastmasters clubs around the globe and provide more consistency for the entire organization. Before introducing the evening’s Toastmaster, Manuel acknowledged and welcomed our guests.

Word of the Day: Russ Vantrease

Assiduous – constant, persevering, attentive, working diligently

Humorist: Dasie Schulz

Table Topics: Allan Daniels

Allan challenged each Table Topics speaker to address individualized subjects….

Table Topics Speaker #1: Keith McLusky compared/contrasted summer weather in the US versus international climates

Table Topics Speaker #2: Janet Schreibman spoke on her recent vacation to Chicago

Table Topics Speaker #3: Rachel Sumner shared what REALLY bothers her

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Emily – Road Back from Layoff; speech #2

Speaker #2: Muhammad Sabir – Heaven on Earth Adventures in Vegas

Speaker #3: John Richardson – The Five Values I Learned During College

Speech Evaluations:

General Evaluator: Suzanne Harrison

Evaluator #1: Cindy Kubica

Evaluator #2: Srimanth Brindavanam

Evaluator #3: Michael Moryc

Timer: Brian Clinch

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Samuel Palaparthy

Congratulations to our Award Winners:

Best Table Topics Speaker: Keith McLusky

Best Prepared Speech: John Richardson

Best Evaluator: Michael Moryc

The following members used the Word of the Day:

Dasie Schulz

Allan Daniels

Emily

2011-07-09T18:30:00.003-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

For

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening: Mike Costa

Opening:

Sergeant at Arms, Manuel Glaze, opened the meeting promptly at 7p.m. and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Club News:

Keith McLusky lead the induction of the 2011/2012 officers:

President: Manuel Glaze

VP Education: Rachel Sumner

VP Membership: Suzanne Harrison

VP Public Relations: Muhammad Sabir (not present)

Secretary: Janet Schreibman

Treasurer: Mike Costa

Sergeant at Arms: Dasie Schulz

Word of the Day: Tim Deihl

Humorist: Dan Michaels

Table Topics: Sita Deihl

Table Topics Speaker #1: Michael Moryc

Table Topics Speaker #2: Dasie Schulz

Table Topics Speaker #3: Lynn Blake

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Manuel Glaze, Presidential Speech

Speaker #2: Tim Stowell, "Conquering the Cold Call"

Speaker #3: Don Kovach, "The Desert Song"

Speaker #4: Sri Brindavanam "From Father to Dad"

General Evaluator: Allan Daniels

To keep the meeting on schedule for closing on time, Allan requested oral reviews for only 2 speeches, the other two were delivered in writing and one-on-one consult following the meeting.

Evaluator #1: Lynn Blake

Evaluator #2: Dasie Schulz

Evaluator #3: Michael Moryc

Evaluator #4: Suzanne Harrison

Timer: Janet Schreibman

Grammarian / Ah Counter: Tim Deihl

Congratulations to our Award Winners:

Best Table Topics Speaker: Lynn Blake

Best Prepared Speech: Sri Brindavanam

Best Evaluator: Suzanne Harrison

The following members used the Word of the Day:

Michael Moryc

Dan Michaels

Sri Brindavanam

Lynn Blake

Sita Deihl

Allan Daniels

2011-06-28T17:26:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

For

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening: Allan Daniels

Opening:

Sergeant at Arms, Manuel Glaze, opened the meeting promptly at 7p.m. and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Club News:

B.E.T. President, Suzanne Harrison, greeted and warmly welcomed the attending guests. She announced that we have the following four new members and led the club in their induction:

Mark Brown

Tim Diehl

Holly Street

Russ Vantrease

Word of the Day: Don Kovach

Pinnacle – most successful point or result; culmination

Humorist: Michael Moryc related a funny tale about a dying woman who had saved a small fortune by making deposits every time her husband, who was a minister, delivered a bad sermon.

Table Topics: Dan Michaels

Dan challenged each Table Topics speaker to address individualized subjects….

Table Topics Speaker #1: Tim Stowell about how the NFL Lock-Out has affected him

Table Topics Speaker #2: Mike Costa on the impact of the NFL Strike on the local economy

Table Topics Speaker #3: Sri Brindavanam on what he would do if he won the lottery

Table Topics Speaker #4: Rachel Sumner regarding her favorite/most bazaar family vacation

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Russ Vantrease – Ice breaker speech #1

Speaker #2: Cindy Kubica – Mind mapping for speech topics

Speaker #3: Suzanne Harrison – President’s farewell

Speech Evaluations:

General Evaluator: Tim Stowell

Evaluator #1: Rachel Sumner

Evaluator #2: John Richardson

Evaluator #3: Janet Schreibman

Timer: Holly Street

Grammarian: Mark Brown

Wizard of Ahs: Tim Diehl

Congratulations to our Award Winners:

Best Table Topics Speaker: Rachel Sumner

Best Prepared Speech: Russ Vantrease

Best Evaluator: John Richardson

The following members used the Word of the Day:

Michael Moryc

Dan Michaels

Cindy Kubica

Rachel Sumner

Janet Schreibman

Tim Diehl

Tim Stowell

2011-06-13T09:56:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters
Meeting Notes for
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Toastmaster for the evening: Muhammad Sabir

Opening:
Sergeant at Arms: Manuel Glaze opened the meeting and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Club News:
President Suzanne Harrison welcomed guests and introduced Muhammad Sabir. This was Muhammad’s first role as Toastmaster..

Word of the Day: Brian Clinch
Rident – an adjective meaning laughing, cheerful. This was used by several members.

Humorist: Suzanne Harrison

Table Topics: Allan Daniels
TT Speaker Mike Costa – Give a Commencement Address
TT Speaker Michael Moryc – My perfect vacation
TT speaker Manuel Glaze – What Toastmasters has done for me

Prepared Speeches

Speaker #1 Manuel Glaze - “Making Ads”
Speaker #2 Skip Malone – Studying Law with Court TV
Speaker #3 Rachel Sumner – the conclusion of “Imani’s trick”

General evaluator: Michael Moryc

Evaluator #1 – Allan Daniels
Evaluator #2 – Mike Costa
Evaluator #3 – a group evaluation

Timer: Tim Stowell

Grammarian/AhCounter: Sita Diehl

Congratulations to Manuel Glaze for completing his Competent Communicator with tonight’s speech!

News Letter - The B.E.T. Buzz

2011-05-21T07:36:00.006-05:00

The latest issue of the Brentwood Evening Toastmasters newsletter is now available, compliments of our VP Public Relations, Michael Moryc.

WIth just one click, you can view or print the latest issue of The B.E.T. Buzz!

2011-05-21T07:20:00.000-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

For

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening: Janet Schreibman

Opening:
Sergeant at Arms: Manuel Glaze opened the meeting and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Club News:
B.E.T. President, Suzanne Harrison, welcomed our guests and explained that the slate for next year’s officers would be presented at tonight’s meeting and voted on at the May 24th meeting. She then called upon Susan Martin to present the 2011-2012 slate.
Before adjourning the meeting, Suzanne announced that B.E.T. recently received a Distinguished Club Award and that our newsletter had also won a district award. She also recognized two of our members who created Toastmasters clubs at their respective work sites: Dasie Schulz and Lynn Blake.

Word of the Day: Dan Michaels
Lyrical – deeply emotional or highly enthusiastic

Humorist: Allan Daniels

Table Topics: Susan Martin
Susan challenged the following Table Topics speakers to share their feedback regarding serious specific events affecting us locally and globally.

Table Topics Speaker #1: Mike Costa
Table Topics Speaker #2: Tim Stowell
Table Topics Speaker #3: Cindy Kubica
Table Topics Speaker #4: Russ Vantrease (guest)

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: John Richardson: “Geocaching – 21st Century Treasure Hunting”
Speaker #2: Don Kovach: “Information Overload”

Speech Evaluations:

General Evaluator: Cindy Kubica

Evaluator #1: Suzanne Harrison
Evaluator #2: Michael Moryc

Timer: Rachel Sumner

Grammarian/Ah Counter: Manuel Glaze

Congratulations to our Award Winners:

Best Table Topics Speaker: Russ Vantrease (guest)
Best Prepared Speech: John Richardson
Best Evaluator: Michael Moryc

The following members used the Word of the Day:
Susan Martin
Allan Daniels
Cindy Kubica

2011-05-02T18:02:00.002-05:00

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

for

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Toastmaster for the evening: Dasie Schulz

Word of the Day: Mike Costa

Humorist: Mike Costa (Affect vs Effect)

Table Topics: Janet Schreibman

Janet challenged the following Table Topics Speakers to respond to Table Topics related to the May 1, 2010 Nashville Flood.

Table Topics Speaker #1: Mike Costa

Table Topics Speaker #2: Rachel Sumner

Table Topics Speaker #3: Allen Daniels

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1: Skip Malone - "Reliving the Past, Living the Present and Future"

Speaker #2: Muhammad Sabir - "Toastmasters and Social Media"

Speaker #3: Yolanda Poppell - "Rain Falls on the Just and Unjust"

Speech Evaluations:

General Evaluator: Keith McLusky

Evaluator #1: John Richardson evaluating Sip Malone's speech

Evaluator #2: Allan Daniels evaluating Muhammad Sabir's speech

Group Evaluation for Yolanda Poppell

Time: Dan Michaels

Grammarian / Ah Counter: Michael Moryc

The following members used the Word of the Day:

Allen Daniels

Keith McLusky