October 11, 2012 Meeting Summary
Believe it or not, we started our last meeting on time, 7 pm promptly, and ended at 8:01 pm. See the photo on PTM Facebook page, as the evidence. What great news for those of you who value time!
Nikita Kazakov, as a first time Toastmaster, opened up the meeting with a great point: get up and move, help your body circulate its fluids, and viruses will stay away. Nikita knew what his role very well, and led the meeting in a professional manner, with confidence and composure.
While reading “A Famous Speech”, Eric Dunham, gave us the perfect example of how interpretative reading should be presented. His voice inflections, gestures and mannerisms, helped us picture what the author of this famous speech felt. It was the famous speech by Patrick Henry: “Give me liberty, or give me death.” It is a very patriotic, moving and forcing to reflection speech on something we have enjoyed since it was written, that is freedom. Don’t we take it for granted too often? Freedom is still a privilege in many countries, so be proud to be an American and be grateful for your freedoms.
Bruce Ekins in his speech “My favorite job” took us to the past, and told us about two events in his life that are still vivid in his memory that were related to his job as an ambulance attendant. He has two very special behavioral traits: in a moment of crisis he stays on an even keel and doesn’t panic, and he likes to help others.
He gave us two simple tips that could be used while searching for a purpose in life, or a perfect job:
– Look for something you are good at
– Find something you like to do
It was a project number 5, so congratulations to Bruce for getting half way through his CC.
The Table Topic introduced by Ashley Jones, was in line with Nikita’s opening: get up and move. It will make you feel better, clear you mind and help you stay healthy. Look for inspiring examples among athletes and follow their steps. Participants in Table Topics were: Bill Bevard, Elaine Chancellor, and Nikita Kazakov.
Our Timer was the newest member of PTM, Sundeep Gopagoni, who didn’t want to waste time and got involved in the Club roles right away. Great job!
Grammarian and Ah counter, Elaine Chancellor, gave us a yellow card, and a total number of vampire words: 19. Parker Toastmasters, you better watch out…
Eric congratulated Joanna Knott on achieving her Advanced Communicator Silver this week.
Tina Sorensen was our vote counter and she announced:
The Best Speaker – Bruce Ekins
The Best Table Topic – Nikita Kazakov
Nina Minary and Bill Bevard tied as Best Evaluators.
Reminders from the VP of Education, Nina Minary:
October 13th – Metro Division Contest – Bruce Ekins will be competing so please meet us at the Anschutz Medical Campus at 1 pm (Map)
October 26th – the last Wine Walk in Parker
Parker Town Council Debate – Nina will send more details
November 3rd – Speak-A-Thon, Parker Library – more to come
Vincent Van Gogh exhibition at DAM – Dec 1, 4 pm – look for more details
Contact us if you have any questions: parkertoastmasters@gmail.com
Warmly,
Joanna Knott
Immediate Past President, Club and District 26 Treasurer