Times and Location

Join us at 850 E Altamonte Dr (SR 436), Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, in the CenturyLink building.
Enter the seven-story building from the West side; at security say "Toastmasters." Exit the elevator on the third floor, turn left, right and left to access our meeting room.
Visitors are welcome, please arrive a little before 7:00. Come and experience what Toastmasters can do for you.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Orators' Officers July through December 2009

Officers name and title from left to right:
Diane C - President
Christopher B - VP Education
James T - VP Membership
Roxie - VP Public Relations
Karen - Secretary
Betty G - Treasurer
Raymond - Sergeant at Arms

June 30th "Orchids and Onions"

          

"What's Your Interest?" by Diane C


Speaker four June 30, 2009 presenting project # 1 "The Speech To Inform" from the Advanced Communication series 'Speaking To Inform' manual.

"Strategy For Life" by Roxie


Speaker three June 30, 2009 presenting project # 8 "Get Comfortable with Visual Aids" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Universal Healthcare" by Christopher B


Speaker two June 30, 2009 presenting project # 7 "Research Your Topic" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Introduce The Speaker" by Intesar


Speaker one June 30, 2009 presenting project # 5 "Introduce The Speaker" from the Advanced Communication series 'Specialty Speeches' manual.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

June 28th "Year-End Party"

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

June 23rd "Planning"

           

"Mud-Mug Minute Cake" by Karen


Speaker three June 23, 2009 presenting project # 4 "How To Say It" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"The Rising Price Of Gasoline" by Helen


Speaker two June 23, 2009 presenting project # 7 "Research Your Topic" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Oblivion Technologies" by Raymond


Speaker one June 23, 2009 presenting project # 3 "Get To The Point" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

June 16th Meeting - "Favorite Movies" Theme

Ralph called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. promptly, gave the invocation and led the pledge. President, Roxie welcomed our guests. There is a speaker workshop in Leesburg August 1, for information call 352-874-7756. The club will have an extra curricular celebration June 28, incoming President Diane C will send details.

James T, as Toastmaster, introduced our theme, "Favorite Movies" with humor. Grammarian Karen gave us the Word of the Day, “Noob.” Scheduled speakers began with, Bill M giving CC project # 4 "My Daughter’s Birth." My inspired us with Interpretive Reading project # 2 interpreting poetry “The Dash, by Linda Ellis." Intesar engaged us with Specialty Speaking project # 4 the play using “The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown.” As the final speaker; Diane shared Storytelling project # 4 the touching story “The Tiger’s Whisker.” Table Topics Master Christopher led Table Topics on another variation of the theme, “Favorite Movies.”

Master Evaluator Helen introduced evaluator Betty O for Bill M’s speech. Roxie evaluated My's speech. Bill M evaluated the speech given by Intesar. In addition, Ralph evaluated the project delivered by Diane C. Functionaries were Mauricio as Timer, Karen as Grammarian, Kim T as Ah Counter, James T as Vote Counter with Roxie as Educational Focus. Only three speakers used the Word of the Day, “Noob.” Helen evaluated the meeting and stated appreciation for the many members who helped to make our meeting work.

Check the Meeting Roles link for June 23 and contact VP Education My and incoming VP Education Christopher B for changes and information. The "Best Awards" were Best Table Topic to Betty O, Best Evaluator to Ralph, Most Improved to Bill M, and Best Speaker went to Diane C. Our guests commented positively, and the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

No video was made at this meeting, thus speeches were not recorded, apologies to all.

June 16th "Favorite Movies"

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 9th "Dream Vacations"

    

"My Trip To Europe" by Christopher B


Speaker three June 9, 2009 presenting project 6 "Vocal Variety" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Are You Ready For Your Close-Up?" by Roxie


Speaker three June 9, 2009 presenting project # 7 "Research Your Topic" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"My Dream Vacation" by Betty G


Speaker two June 9, 2009 presenting project # 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"My Presidential Inauguration Speech" by Intesar


Speaker one June 9, 2009 presenting project # 2 "Uplift the Spirit" from the Advanced Communication series 'Specialty Speeches' manual.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

June 2nd "Toastmasters Year Is Ending June 30th"

    

"The Ages Of Our Life" by Les


Speaker four June 2, 2009 presenting project # 5 "Your Body Speaks" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"The Plummet" by Diane C


Speaker three June 2, 2009 presenting project # 2, "Let’s Get Personal" from the Advanced Communication series 'Storytelling' manual.

"Toasting The Life Of The Party" by Roxie


Speaker two June 2, 2009 presenting project # 1 "Mastering The Toast" from Advanced Communication series 'Special Occasion Speeches' manual.

"The Importance Of Focus" by Christopher B


Speaker one June 2, 2009 presenting project # 5 "Your Body Speaks" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.