Theme of the night: Dreams. Danita Fox gave her own 'I have a Dream' speech for the club president's opening remarks. Danita conducted the induction of the newest club members: Matt Phillips, Magda Brugos, Lamar Thomas, and Phillip Pedersen. Welcome to the Oyster Point Speakers Toastmasters Club! There were 19 members in attendance and one guest, Jeanette Richardson.
Zach Miller was Toastmaster of the Evening. His first experience as Toastmaster! Great job, Zach.
Speaker #1, Christy Gardner shared her environmental engineer background by talking about body pollution from harmful chemicals. There are LOTS of harmful chemicals in the environment and in products that we inhale, apply and ingest. Joanne Fletcher has a dream to run. Literally. At the end of March, Joanne will run a 5k. She gave some pointers and benefits of running. Number one most important item is a good pair of running shoes. Stacey Wallace as Speaker #3 talked about Second Chances. Stacey is advocating on behalf of the "Good Time" Bill before Congress. This Bill will re-instate parole for non-violent federal inmates for good behavior. A very enlightening speech. Information on this issue: www.goodtimebill.info Contact your legislator to support this bill. Rob Jones, from a Richmond area club, rounded out the speakers lineup. Rob gave a persuade and inspire motivational speech. We all have our dreams. Write down goals and commit (at least) 15 minutes each day to your goal(s). Create a visual aid to chart your progress.
John Harman was the Table Topics Master. John had a list of quotes for the table topic 'victims' to choose from and then explain from their perspective. Magda Brugos: when patterns are broken new worlds emerge. The importance of habits cannot be stressed. One must improve their habits. Matt Phillips: what gets measured gets improved. In his job, measurements help improve the company and they show trends. Tim Tonkovic: progress involves risk. You can not get to 2nd base if you can not get your foot off 1st base. Fear keeps that foot on first. Rob Jones: you get the best efforts from others not by igniting the fire under someone; but, by lighting that fire within. Bonnie Parker: It gets easier when you're going forward. Continue to press on and grow.
Danita Fox was General Evaluator. Tom Delbridge was evaluator for Speaker #1, Christy Gardner. Stan Dalziel was evaluator for Speaker #2, Joanne Fletcher. Tim Tonkovic was evaluator for Speaker #3, Stacey Wallace. Wade Miner was evaluator for Speaker #4.
Best Ribbons were given out: Best Table Topics: Tim Tonkovic; Best Evaluator: Tim Tonkovic; Best Speech: Rob Jones. Way to go Tim!
Jessica gave updates on what's coming up. A new position has been created in this club's lineup - Humorist. Starts next meeting. We are combining the Grammarian and Word of the Day to make room in the agenda.
Upcoming!
February 4 - Success Check
March 4 - Contest Night
April 1 - Grab Bag Night! All roles are drawn from a bag. Two speaker slots are scheduled with two more available.
to sign up for upcoming roles: http://ops.freetoasthost.info/members/roster.cgi
Nancy Hogg
Club Secretary
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