Meeting Notes Jan 8, 2009

Triskelion Toastmasters
Meeting Minutes
Jan 8, 2009

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Yours truly served as Toastmaster. Julie opened with a speech about the joys of parenthood. To her, being a proud parent certainly has advantages over the DINK life she previously lead. (dual income no kids) She also shared that, once again, she is expecting. Linda followed up with a speech on New Year's Resolutions. She discussed various traditions throughout history. Connie lead us in a round of table topics. Ed, Dan and Don rounded out the evaluation team. The Word of the Day, Ubiquitous, was provided by Carolyn.

Next Meeting
Julie is Toastmaster. Carolyn and Don Lindgren are lined up as speakers. Ed is going to tackle table topics. Jason is evaluating. Dan is Grammarian. Mike will be general evaluator. We are still open for Word of the day, Evaluator 2, Timer and Ah counter.

Officer Openings
Dave Trzupek has been nominated VP of Education. I ask for someone to second the nomination. Assuming we don't hear from anyone else, we can vote this week.

We also have openings for VP of Membership and Treasurer.

Humor
A billionaire throws a massive party for his 50th birthday. During this party, he grabs the microphone and announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it.

"I will give anything of mine to the man who swims across that pool."

SUDDENLY, there is a great splash. All the guests of the party run to the pool to see what has happened.

In the pool a man is swimming as hard as he can. Fins come out of the water and jaws are snapping and this guy just keeps on going. The sharks are gaining on him and this guy reaches the end and gets out of the pool, tired and soaked. The billionaire grabs the microphone and says, "I am a man of my word. Anything of mine I will give. So sir what will it be?" The guy grabs the microphone and says, "Why don't we start with the name of the guy who pushed me in!"

~Mike