Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day Meeting

Have you ever wanted to create your own Valentine's Day card? We had the chance today. Table Topics master Connie Pshigoda asked us to create a message inspired by eclectic objects in her grab bag. We gave Hallmark card company some stiff competition. Our poet literaute Mike Angel won for his impromptou poem inspired by a hammer. Yes, that's the tool used to pound nails!

We welcomed guests Brendon McMillian and Don Lindgren. Our red-sweater clad Toastmaster Dave T. tempted and inspired us with Valentine's chocolate kisses and trivia. Speaker Karen Lang challenged us to consider why we attend Toastmasters using the "Emergenetics" model while Mike Angel told us the legend of the infamous scout aviator Red Baron. Mike won best speaker.

Evaluators John Wierzba and Gary Fuller offered constructive tips to our speakers and also pointed out their strengths. Gary won best evaluator.

General evaluator Janet Reese connoted (the word of the day) a few suggestions for next time--fill all the roles in advance and save interpersonal discussions for post meeting. Speaking of next time, consider an open job below or prepare for the one you have.

Lineup for Feb. 21:
Toastmaster: Nick S.
Speakers: Nathan Wilkes and Mike Angel
Evaluators: Dave T. and Deron White.
Table Topics: Eric Peterson
General Evaluator: John W.
Grammarian/ah-counter: Connie P.
Timer: you?
Word of the day: you?

See you next week!

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