BET Meeting Notes for February 12, 2013

Brentwood Evening Toastmasters

Meeting Notes

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

International Speech & Table Topics Contest

Contest master for the evening – Richard Naslund

Opening:

Chris Meador opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, then turned the gavel over to BET President Rachel Sumner.

Club News:

Rachel welcomed Don Bittick, Toastmasters District Governor, our guest judge, Claire Karas, as well as other BET guests. Rachel also announced that the club has a new member.

Irma updated us regarding the upcoming launch of our free 8-week Youth Leadership Program for middle and high school students, beginning February 19. There are still a few slots available if you know any age appropriate students who are interested in participating.

Club officers and Richard Naslund attended the District Leadership Training on Feb. 7^th. We are seeking members interested in accepting an officer role for the coming year. If you are interested in being a club officer, please contact a current officer to discuss your area of interest.

Contest:

Prior to beginning the contest, Richard explained the purpose of the table topics and speaking competition and the timing qualifications.

Table Topics Contest: 

Speaker #1: Mike Costa – 1:56

Speaker #2: Pankaj Soni – 1:30

Prepared Speeches:

Speaker #1:  Rachel Sumner – “The Transformation”  7:31

Chief Judge: Dasie Schulz

Judges: Don Bittick, Claire Karas, Irma Perry

Timers:  Allan Daniels

             Janet Schreibman 

Results:

Table Topics:

2^nd place: Mike Costa

1^st place: Pankaj Soni

Prepared Speeches:

1^st place: Rachel Sumner