September 15, 2011

Members Present: Christy Gardner, Rick Boyer, Magda Brugos, Stan Dalziel, Danita Fox, John Harman, Sabrina Joy-Hogg, Lanette Kelly, Nita Langford, Victor Lopez, Wade Miner, Lauren White, June Montgomery, John Foden

Guests: Lester Yearbook

Meeting was called to order by SAA John Harman, and President Christy Gardner welcomed guest Lester Yearbook to the club.  Magda Brugos took control of the lectern as Toastmaster of the Evening.  She kept the flow of the meeting going through two speeches and six table topics speakers.
President Christy Gardner delivered an informative speech about club meeting involvement, personal goals, club goals and how those three points are interdependant. Lanette Kelly delivered her ice breaker speech where she introduced herself to the club.
After the speeches we were challenged by Table Topics Master June Montgomery to speak 1-2 minutes. Table topics participants: Sabrina Joy-Hogg, Lauren White, Wade Miner, John Foden, Christy Gardner, Nita Langford and guest Lester Yearbook.
General Evaulator Wade Miner introduced his "evaluation team" to complete the meeting by offering feedback for the speakers, timer's report, grammarian and listen-up master.  General evaulation for the meeting was "good, but we can do better". 
President Christy Gardner wrapped the meeting up with tips for improvement both for individuals and the group as we continue our growth as public speakers and communicators.

Ribbon winners:

Table Topics-Wade Miner

Evaluator-Rick Boyer

Speaker- Lanette Kelly

Graciously submitted,
Danita Fox, club secretary

Thursday Sept 1, 2011

Evaluation and Humorous Speech Contest Night!

Present: Rick Boyer, Magda Burgos, Frank Connelly, Stan Dalziel, Allen Foretich, Danita Fox, Christy Gardner, John Harmon, Nancy Hogg, Sabrina Joy-Hogg, Janet Krenn, Nita Langford, Curtis Lassister, Jean Smith, Lauren White, June Montgomery, Lois Boyle, Brett McGee, Jonthan Register

Guests: Jasmine Cooper

Contest Chair Frank Connelly was the emcee for the contest, Rick Boyer was Chief Judge. Once contest rules were noted and explained, Rick Boyer called for the “contest to begin!”

Competitors for Evaluation Contest: Curtis Lassiter, Janet Krenn, Lauren White and Allen Foretich.  John Harmon was the target speaker for the competitors and he spoke about "transitions of life".  All evaluators did a wonderful job giving positive feedback and offering suggestions that will enhance John's speech. 

Competitors for Humorous Speech Contest: Jean Smith, Dr. June Montgomery, Stan Dalziel and Christy Gardner.
After the Evaluation Contest we were entertained by the four contestants delivering Humorous Speeches.  Christy made us laugh about hurricane Irene, and Stan delivered a double wammy of both laughter and reflection with his speech about bucket lists.  Jean took us down memory lane with her as she shared some funny family stories and Dr. June's speech made us laugh about the power of mind. 

Congratulations to all club members who competed in contests, and a hearty "thank you" to the other club members who worked behind the scenes before the meeting as well as those at the meeting fulfilling valuable roles as timers, ballot counters, and judging.

Winners for each will move on to Area Contest on Saturday September 10th, 1-3p at ODU Workforce Development Center.

Winners, advancing to Area Contest Sept 10th:

Evaluator: Janet Krenn

Humorous Speech: Dr. June Montgomery

Area Contest Sat Sept. 10th, ODU Workforce Development Ctr

Lets all be there to cheer on our winners, Janet and June!

Submitted by Danita Fox, Club Secretary

Thursday August 18, 2011


Present: Christy Gardner, Curtis Lassister, John Harmon, Wade Miner, Rick Boyer, Allen Foretich, Nancy Hogg, Bonnie Parker, Janet Krenn, Magda Brugos, Victor Lopez, Tim Tonkovic, June Montgomery, Lois Boyle, Nita Langford, Jean Smith, Danita Fox

Guests: Gary Brown, Janice McGhee, Felicia Ruffins, Delesia Ruffins, Jasmine Cooper, Krishna Arkal

Meeting was brought to order by John Harmon, Sargeant at Arms and Toastmaster of the Curtis Lassister then introduced speakers and evaluators for the evening. Four speakers shared from their hearts and minds topics and themes that left us wiser and happier. Magda Brugos spoke about “conversations”, followed by Rick Boyer who shared with us ways to save money, then Jean Smith shared a health tip with us speaking about “laughter being the best medicine”, and finally Janet Krenn wrapped up the speakers section by encouraging us to how to overcome obstacles.

President Christy Gardner brought the meeting to a close with a few announcements one of which was the club’s contest for the next scheduled meeting Sept. 1st.

"The Best" RIBBON WINNERS

Best Evaluator: Dr. June Montgomery

Best Speaker: Rick Boyer

CONGRATULATIONS!

OPS Club Meeting Thursday August 4, 2011


Members
  Present: Christy Gardner, President; Stan Dalziel, treasurer; Curtis Lassister, VPM; John Harmon, SAA;
Danita Fox, secretary. Members: Tim Tonkovic, Rick Boyer, Janet Krenn, Magda Brugos, Wade Miner, Naomi Lewis, Frank Connelly, Lois Boyle, Lanette Kelly, June Montgomery, Allen Fortich, Stacey Wallace, Jean Smith.
   Absent:   Nancy Hogg, VPE; Victor Lopez, VPPR; Lauren White, Bonnie Parker
Guests: Area Governor Diane Norbutus, Mark Wallace, Lewi Blosser, Sierra Lewis, Brett McGew

Meeting theme: farewell to Stacey Wallace

The meeting was started by Area Governor Diane Norbutus inducting the 2011-2012 officers and thanking the outgoing officers. Officers inducted were: Christy Gardner-President, Curt Lassister-VPM, Stan Dalziel-Treasurer, John Harmon-SAA and Danita Fox-secretary.

TMOD Magda Brugos, CC, kept the flow of the meeting going and also helped the many guests present to understand what TM is all about. Three members delivered speeches: Linda Williams gave speech #5 of 10 and she spoke on "presentation" ; Danita Fox was the second speaker and she spoke commonality and friendship and she spoke about Stacey's friendship. Frank Connelly was the final speaker and he delivered a speech about the new TM branding which unvails August 17th.
Table Topics Master Curtis Lassister continued the theme about saying farewell to Stacey and ask participants speak for 1-2 minutes about her. Table topics participants were: Rick Boyer, Stan Dalziel, Wade Miner, Christy Gardner, and Magda Brugos.  Stacey spoke also sharing her thoughts about the club and her move to Florida with her husband, guest Mark Wallace.

Stacey was the GE (General Evaluator) and she guided her evaluation team through the process of delivering the feedback that causes growth and improvment.

The meeting went a little over time, but for good reason; a visit from our new AG Diane Norbutus and a farewell theme for Stacey Wallace.
Please join us for the next meeting Thursday August 18th, we have three speakers scheduled and as always, it has the makings of a great evening.  Please make plans to attend...see you there!

Ribbon winners:

Table Topics-Stacey Wallace

Evaluator-Rick Boyer

Speaker-Danita Fox

Graciously submitted,
Danita Fox, club secretary

Thursday July 21, 2011

Hello fellow Toastmasters and Guests

Toastmasters present: John Harmon (SAA elect), Naomi Lewis, Wade Miner, Lauren White, Stan Dalziel (Treasurer elect), Nancy Hogg (VPE), Allen Foretich, Jean Smith, Magda Burgos, Rick Boyer, Christy Gardner (President elect).  Absent: Stacey Wallace, Tim Tonkovic, Victor Lopez, Robyn Roberts, Curtis Lassister.

Guests:  First timers; Laurie Lewis and Nikki Paquette, returning for a second visit Mike Johnson.

Newly elected President Christy Gardner stood behind the lectern as her new post and delivered a warm welcome to members and guest alike and then turned lectern over to the Toastmaster of the Day (TOD), Danita Fox.  John Harmon was the General Evaluator (GE) and he introduced his evaluation team; members who would have the distinction of providing the feedback that allows for growth and improvement.

Speakers:  Allen Foretich gave his ice breaker, first speech of 10 for the Competent Communicator.  As always, we enjoy ice breaker speeches because we get to know our newest members.  Jean Smith, delivered her 3^rd of 10 speeches towards her CC and she packed a lot of information about improving self-improving team.  Magda Brugos spoke about time management, completing a project requirement towards her Competent Leadership manual.

Rick Boyer was the Table Topics Masters and he challenged the club with a different format that was designed to get us out of our comfort zone as well as teach us how to be more animated.

The meeting was full of emotions and behaviors that we all felt and did with the common purpose of improving as public speakers and striving towards competent communicators.  I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
Danita Fox, Club Secretary

"The Best" RIBBON WINNERS 

Best Table Topics: Naomi Lewis

Best Evaluator: Lauren White

Best Speaker: Allen Foretich

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thursday July 7, 2011

Greetings Toastmasters of the Oyster Point Speakers Club, and Guests

A new year has begun…July 1, 2011—June 30, 2012; and with it a different editor of this our club newsletter.  The format may change, but my goal is the same, to re-cap our club meetings by showcasing speakers as well as providing information about Toastmasters.

Toastmasters present (not all inclusive): Nancy Hogg (VPE elect), Victor Lopez (VPPR elect), Rick Boyer, Wade Miner, Linda Williams, Lauren White, Frank Connelly, Magda Brugos, Robyn Roberts, Curtis Lassiter, Allen Foretich, Danita Fox (Secretary elect).  Absent: Christy Gardner, Tim Tonkovic, Stacey Wallace, Stan Dalziel, John Harmon.

Speakers:  Lauren White gave her second of 10 speeches towards her Competent Communicator, and she captivated the audience with a speech topic that she may use at work to encourage employee involvement.  Next was veteran John Harmon, DTM, as he once again plots his course through another Competent Communicator manual.  Last was Danita Fox as she delivered her first speech of ten towards her Advance Communicator Silver.

Frank Connelly was the Table Topics Masters of the evening and he challenged all participants to think quick on the spot to share thoughts about summer’s heat.

We had two guests; Brett McGee and Mike Johnson….thank you for coming gentlemen.

Respectfully submitted,Danita Fox, Club Secretary

"The Best" RIBBON WINNERS

Best Table Topics: Rick Boyer

Best Evaluator: Frank Connelly

Best Speaker: Danita Fox

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Stacey Wallace was voted The Best Speaker

Hello Oyster Point Speakers and Guests!

          The Toastmaster year 2010-2011 is slowly coming to an end. This last meeting of the year was hugely successful in many respects. New officer team has been nominated and selected. Club goals have been successfully met. Once again, our club has satisfied the requirements of President's Distinguished Club Program. A round of applause for that!

          Tim Tonkovic was Toastmaster of the Evening. Danita Fox was General Evaluator. Danita reminded us that evaluations are to be focused on the delivery, not the content of a speech. John Harman was Table Topics Master.

         We had 16 members in attendance and 2 guests, Soheila and Frank. The speakers of the evening were Magda Brugos, Stacey Wallace, and Christy Gardner. Both Magda Brugos and Stacey Wallace completed their Competent Communication manual and achieved the title of Competent Communicator. Congratulations! Work well done!

         Evaluators were Nancy Hogg (evaluating Magda's speech), Curtis Lassiter (Stacey's speech), and Victor Lopez ( Christy's speech). 

          We concluded the meeting with New Member Induction. Nita, Sabrina, Alan and Jermaine are now brand new members of Toastmasters International. Welcome! We hope you enjoy your journey and meet the goals you have set for yourself.

           New officer core to take over club duties on July is as follows:

President - Christy Gardner

VP Membership - Victor Lopez

VP Education - Nancy Hogg

Sargent at Arms - John Harman

Public Relations - Curtis Lassiter

Secretary - Danita Fox

Treasurer - Stan Dalziel

Good Luck to the New Officers!

"The Best" RIBBON WINNERS

Best Table Topics: Guest, Soheila

Best Evaluator: Victor Lopez

and

Best Speaker: Stacey Wallace

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you and see you "next year"!
Magda Brugos
Out-going Club Secretary, passing her baton to in-coming Club Secretary Danita Fox!