Meeting Notes - May 31st

Eric Peterson stepped up to fill in as Toastmaster and brought order to the melee that began our meeting. The meeting was an unusual one as we took some time to elect new officers. Prepared speeches still took their place at the core of the meeting, and we were treated to two speeches.

Mike Angell gave his final speech from the Competent Toastmaster's Manual, and has achieved the designation of CTM. We congratulate Mike on his achievement. The awarding of each new CTM reminds me that it takes a good deal of dedication to achieve this goal. Mike's speech was on words that a fathers should pass on to their sons, or elders to kin if taken broadly, that might make for a less foolish world.


Dave Trzupek took first prize for his second speech from the the CTM manual. The speech focused on organization. Dave spoke on the topic of being positive, and the benefits that accrue to the positive person.

An election replaced table topics for the meeting. Speeches were given. A ballot was formed and the following officers elected:

• Eric Peterson - President
• Deron White - VP of Education
• Nick Samoylov - VP of Membership
• Still open - VP of Public Relations
• Secretary & Treasurer - Mike Angell
• Sergeant at Arms - Mike Stablein