Century Toastmasters News

Meeting Agenda July 2, 2008

2008-06-30T15:58:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Independence
WOW: Sovereign (s v r n), adjective: 1) Self-governing; independent: a sovereign state. 2) Having supreme rank or power: a sovereign prince.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Jose de la Torre
12:08 Toastmaster leads the meeting Hannah Zhao
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:20 Speaker #1 Marvin Zavala-Iraheta
12:28 Speaker #2 Jessie Wang
12:35 Speaker #3 PJ
12:42 Table Topics Byron Shovlain
12:48 General Evaluator Open
Evaluator #1 Angelita Ford
Evaluator #2 Open
Evaluator #3 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Will Thomas
Timer’s Report Open
12:55 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda June 25, 2008

2008-06-23T16:43:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Graduation
WOW: Palindrome (p l n-dr m), noun: A word, phrase, verse, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward. For example: kayak.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:08 Toastmaster leads the meeting Brenda Gettig
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:13 Educational Moment Don Wiggins
12:15 Induction of New Officers Rhonda Walthall
12:15 Speaker #1 Jennifer Ebner CC-10
12:22 Speaker #2 Open
12:37 Table Topics Jose de la Torre
12:45 General Evaluator Riza Velasco
Evaluator #1 Angelita Ford
Evaluator #2 Hannah Zhao
Grammarian/Ah Counter Marvin Zavala-Iraheta
Timer’s Report Byron Shovlain
12:55 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda June 18, 2008

2008-06-17T10:03:00.001-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Graduation
WOW: Abyss ( -b s ) noun: An immeasurably deep chasm, depth, or void.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:08 Toastmaster leads the meeting Rhonda Walthall
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:13 Educational Moment Open
12:15 Speaker #1 Jill McGhee CC-1
12:22 Speaker #2 Hannah Zhao
12:30 Speaker #3 Jennifer Ebner CC-9
12:37 Table Topics Angelita Ford
12:45 General Evaluator Open
Evaluator #1 Byron Shovlain
Evaluator #2 Open
Evaluator #3 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Open
Timer’s Report Riza Velasco
12:55 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda June 4, 2008

2008-06-02T11:55:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Free Spirit
WOW: Iridescent ( r -d s nt) adjective: 1) Producing a display of lustrous, rainbowlike colors: an iridescent oil slick; iridescent plumage; 2) Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful in effect or appearance

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:08 Toastmaster leads the meeting Ferdonya Henderson
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Speaker #1 Riza Velasco CC-1
12:22 Speaker #2 Byron Shovlain
12:30 Speaker #3 Itzel Castro CC-1
12:37 Table Topics Brad Weinstein
12:45 General Evaluator Rhonda Walthall
Evaluator #1 Jackie Lyons
Evaluator #2 Jill McGhee
Evaluator #3 Will Thomas
Grammarian/Ah Counter Angelita Ford
Timer’s Report Darcy Konold
12:55 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda May 28, 2008

2008-05-27T09:59:00.001-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, May 28, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Memorial Day
WOW: Monument (ˈmän-yə-mənt), noun: 1) a structure, such as a building or sculpture, erected as a memorial, 2) An inscribed marker placed at a grave; a tombstone, 3) Something venerated for its enduring historic significance or association with a notable past person or thing: the architectural monuments of ancient Rome

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Stephen
12:12 Speaker #1 Marvin Zavala CC-1
12:20 Speaker #2 Alexis Munoz CC-1
12:28 Officer Elections for Coming Six-Month Term Rhonda Walthall
12:48 General Evaluator Tina Nagel
Evaluator #1 Jill McGhee
Evaluator #2 Hannah Zhao
Grammarian/Ah Counter Ferdonya Henderson
Timer’s Report Open
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting agenda May 21, 2008

2008-05-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Mysteries of the Mind
WOW: Intrigue ( n tr g or n-tr g ), 1) A secret or underhand scheme; a plot or the practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2) A clandestine love affair.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Brenda Gettig
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment (Topic: Club President position) Matt Greenbergs
12:18 Officer Nominations for Coming Six-Month Term Rhonda Walthall
12:25 Speaker #1 Angelita Ford CC-2
12:28 Speaker #2 Jackie Lyons CC-5
12:40 Table Topics Alexis Munoz
12:50 General Evaluator Rob Cross
Evaluator #1 Darcy Konold
Evaluator #2 Ferdonya Henderson
Grammarian/Ah Counter PJ
Timer’s Report Fidel Castro
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda May 14, 2008

2008-05-13T10:38:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Good Will
WOW: Woebegone (WOE-bee-gon), adjective: 1) Beset or overwhelmed with woe; immersed in grief or sorrow; woeful. 2) Being in a sorry condition; dismal-looking; dilapidated; run-down.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Byron Shovlain
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Brenda Gettig
12:18 Speaker #1 Darcy Konold
12:28 Speaker #2 Open
12:40 Table Topics Jose de la Torre
12:50 General Evaluator Ferdonya Henderson
Evaluator #1 Hannah Zhao
Evaluator #2 Angelita Ford
Grammarian/Ah Counter Marvin Zavola-Iraheta
Timer’s Report Riza Velasco
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda 04/30/08

2008-04-28T18:00:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Lucky Charms
WOW: Assuage (uh-SWAYJ), verb 1). To make milder or less severe; to reduce the intensity of; to ease; to relieve; 2) To appease; to satisfy; 3) To soothe or calm; to pacify.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Jose de la Torre
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Jennifer Ebner
12:18 Speaker #1 Will T. (CC-1)
12:28 Speaker #2 Darcy Konold
12:40 Table Topics Jim Tucker
12:50 General Evaluator Bruno Velosa
Evaluator #1 Angelita Ford
Evaluator #2 Jill McGhee
Evaluator #3 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Riza Velasco
Timer’s Report Tina Nagel
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda 04/23/08

2008-04-22T15:36:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Out with the Old, in with the New
WOW: diffident (DIF-uh-dent), adjective: 1) Lacking self-confidence; distrustful of one's own powers; timid; bashful. 2) Characterized by modest reserve; unassertive.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Doug Goodman
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Byron Shovlain
12:18 Speaker #1 Jackie Lyons
12:28 Speaker #2 Bruno Velosa CC-1
12:40 Speaker #3 Jim Tucker
12:50 General Evaluator Rhonda Walthall
Evaluator #1 PJ
Evaluator #2 Darcy
Evaluator #3 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Angelita Ford
Timer’s Report Jill McGhee
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda 04-16-08

2008-04-16T09:01:00.001-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Out of the Box
WOW: frangible (FRAN-juh-buhl), adjective: Capable of being broken; brittle; fragile; easily broken.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Jim Tucker
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Jose de la Torre
12:18 Speaker #1 Jennifer Ebner CC-7
12:28 Speaker #2 Tina Nagel CC-1
12:40 Speaker #3 Darcy Konold
12:50 General Evaluator Doug Goodman
Evaluator #1 Molly Frisbie
Evaluator #2 Open
Evaluator #3 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Open
Timer’s Report Angelita Ford
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda 04-09-08

2008-04-07T12:49:00.001-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Leaps & Bounds
WOW: kismet (KIZ-met or –mit), noun: Destiny; fate.

12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Byron Shovlain
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Rhonda Walthall
12:18 Speaker #1 Darcy Konold
12:28 Speaker #2 Will CC-1
12:40 Speaker #3 Open
12:50 General Evaluator Muneer Shetab
Evaluator #1 Hannah Zhao
Evaluator #2 Matt Greenbergs
Evaluator #3 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Angelita Ford
Timer’s Report Bruno Velosa
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda March 19, 2008

2008-03-18T17:28:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Bird Songs
WOW: Cacophony (kuh-KAH-fuh-nee) noun, harsh or discordant sound; dissonance.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs (absent)
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Rhonda Walthall
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Jim Tucker
12:18 Speaker #1 Jose de la Torre
12:27 Speaker #2 Stephanie Love-Payne
12:40 Table Topics Doug Goodman
12:48 General Evaluator Brenda Gettig
Evaluator #1 Hannah Zhao
Evaluator #2 Jennifer Ebner
Grammarian/Ah Counter Angelita Ford
Timer’s Report Jill McGhee
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda for March 12, 2008

2008-03-11T16:28:00.000-07:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Ides of March
WOW: draconian (druh-KOHN-ee-uhn), adjective, excessively harsh or severe. This word pertains to Draco, a lawgiver of Athens, 621 B.C.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Molly Frisbie
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Ferdonya Henderson
12:18 Speaker #1 Angelita Ford CC-1
12:27 Speaker #2 Open
12:40 Table Topics Rhonda Walthall
12:48 General Evaluator Doug Goodman
Evaluator #1 Byron Shovlain
Evaluator #2 Brenda Gettig
Grammarian/Ah Counter Stephanie Love-Payne
Timer’s Report Angela Bonner
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda for 03/05/08

2008-03-04T16:14:00.000-08:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Spring Forward
WOW: surly (SUR-lee), adjective; 1) Ill-humored; churlish in manner or mood; sullen and gruff. 2) Menacing or threatening in appearance, as of weather conditions; ominous.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Doug Goodman
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Jose de la Torre
12:18 Speaker #1 Stephanie Love-Payne
12:27 Speaker #2 Hannah Zhao
12:40 Table Topics Byron Shovlain
12:48 General Evaluator Jennifer Ebner
Evaluator #1 Open
Evaluator #2 Darcy Konold
Grammarian/Ah Counter Open
Timer’s Report Ferdonya Henderson
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda Feb 27, 2008

2008-02-25T14:01:00.001-08:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, February 27, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Leap Year
WOW: Deracinate: (dee-RAS-uh-nayt) transitive verb, to pluck up by the roots; to uproot, to displace from one's native or accustomed environment.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Darcy Konold
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Stephanie Love-Payne
12:18 Speaker #1 Angela Bonner
12:27 Speaker #2 Don Wiggins
12:40 Table Topics Jose de la Torre
12:48 General Evaluator Byron Shovlain
Evaluator #1 Open
Evaluator #2 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Open
Timer’s Report Open
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda Feb 20, 2008

2008-02-19T11:26:00.000-08:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, February 20, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Animal Antics
WOW: tarradiddle: (tair-uh-DID-uhl), noun; A petty falsehood; a fib.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Open
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Hannah Zhao
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Open
12:18 Speech Contest
Chief Judge Darcy Konold
Contestant Byron Shovlain
12:40 Table Topics Open
12:48 General Evaluator Jose de la Torre
Grammarian/Ah Counter Open
Timer’s Report Jim Tucker
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda 02/06/08

2008-02-05T14:55:00.001-08:00

CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, February 6, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Chinese New Year
WOW: vicissitude: vih-SIS-ih-tood, noun. A change in condition or fortune; an instance of mutability in life or nature (especially successive alternation from one condition to another).
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Rhonda Walthall
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Darcy Konold
12:18 Evaluation Contest
Speaker Angela Bonner
Evaluator contestant Molly Frisbie
Evaluator contestant Jennifer Ebner
Evaluator contestant Ferdonya Henderson
Evaluator contestant Stephanie Love-Payne
12:40 Table Topics Open
12:48 General Evaluator Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Open
Timer’s Report Frida Vissuet
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda 01/30/08

2008-01-29T12:07:00.000-08:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, January 30, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Snowflakes
WOW: circadian (sər-ˈkā-dē-ən); adjective; biology relating to or exhibiting approximately 24-hour periodicity.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Ferdonya Henderson
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Oliver
12:18 Speaker #1 Oliver
12:27 Speaker #2 Stephanie Love-Payne
12:40 Table Topics Open
12:48 General Evaluator Darcy
Evaluator #1 Rhonda
Evaluator #2 Frida
Grammarian/Ah Counter Open
Timer’s Report Angela Bonner
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda Feb 23, 2008

2008-01-23T10:23:00.000-08:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, January 23, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Fun and Games
WOW: respite (RES-pit) noun: 1) A delay or postponement; 2) a temporary suspension of punishment; reprieve; 3) an interval of rest or relief.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Open
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 Educational Moment Ferdonya Henderson
12:18 Speaker #1 Rob Cross CC-10
12:27 Speaker #2 Open
12:40 Table Topics Rhonda Walthall
12:48 General Evaluator Open
Evaluator #1 Oliver
Evaluator #2 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Angela Bonner
Timer’s Report Stephanie Love-Payne
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2008

2008-01-18T15:27:00.000-08:00

The meeting was called to order at 12:07PM by Sergeant At Arms Bryon Shovlain. The Pledge of Allegiance and introduction of our Toastmaster Ferdonya Henderson followed.

Toastmaster Ferdonya Henderson performed a dual role as Acting President and Toastmaster.

For the benefit of our guest Toastmaster Ferdonya Henderson explained the theme and word of the week.

Theme: “Winter Dream”
WOW: Cajole (kuh-JOHL) - To persuade with flattery, repeated appeals, or soothing words.

Self introductions followed. What is your Winter Dream?

The Look Ahead was passed around for Members to sign up to fill a function for upcoming meetings.

The Educational Moment was given by Toastmaster Ferdonya Henderson. Topic: When Things Go Wrong.
· Don’t Blow Your Cool
· Do Maintain your dignity
· Don’t Surrender to the situation
· Do Your Best under any circumstances
· Don’t Continually refer to the problem
· Do Keep your sense of humor
This information is available on Toastmasters International Website.

There were two speakers for this meeting Oliver Rhodes and Rhonda Walthall.

Speaker #1 Oliver Rhodes gave an Inspirational Speech titled “The Ultimate Expression of Human Performance”. Time requested was 6 – 8 Minutes. The just of this story was about a lady in passing on the street asked him for money. Oliver Rhodes after some conversation gave the Lady $2.00 however asked that something positive come out of it. Some time later while shopping at a store there was a Lady that asked if he remembered her and Oliver said no. The Lady went on to tell him that she was the Lady on the street that he gave the $2.00 to. She stated she went to a shelter and turned her life around. She told Oliver that she passed the $2.00 on.

Speaker #2 Rhonda Walthall is working towards her Advance Leadership Bronze. The presentation was her second program titled “Building A Team” and she requested 10 minutes.
Rhonda had hand-outs which included Toastmasters International Inverted Pyramid and information on what a team is. Rhonda in her speech stated that a team is a group of people who work together to accomplish specific, common goals. Members should share responsibility for tasks and depend upon one another to achieve them. Rhonda also spoke on organizing a team by member selections, reviewing goals, establishing parameters, developing a plan, assigning roles and responsibilities, establishing control and building trust. Lastly Rhonda spoke on providing training which included communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, effective meetings, organization and project management.

After the speeches Toastmaster Ferdonya Henderson turned control over to the General Evaluator Bryon Shovlain. His team of functionaries was introduced and each was asked to fulfill their function.

Evaluator #1: Molly Frisbie
Evaluator #2: Jennifer Ebner
Grammarian/Ah Counter: Angela Bonner
Timer: Stephanie Love-Payne
General Evaluator Bryon Shovlain gave an overview of the meeting.

All present were asked to vote for Best Speaker and Evaluator.

Best Speaker: Oliver Rhodes
Best Evaluator: Molly Frisbie

Control was returned to Toastmaster Ferdonya Henderson.

Our guest Kris Nash was given the opportunity to comment on the meeting and she was invited back.

Rhonda Walthall reminded the officers there is an officers training on January 26 and there are contest coming up if anyone is interested in being a contestant.

Announcements:
Member Frida Vissuet handed out a flyer announcing an office warming party for her husbands law firm celebrating its 17 anniversary on January 26, 2008 at 6:00PM 4128 Carroll Canyon Rd Bonita, California 91902 RSVP 619 231-0460. Services – Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business Law, Asset Protection.

Members Present:
Angelia Bonner
Jennifer Ebner
Molly Frisbie
Ferdonya Henderson
Stephanie Love-Payne
Oliver Rhodes
Bryon Shovlain
Jim Tucker
Frida Vissuet
Rhonda Walthall

Next week Theme is: “Fun & Games
WOW: respite – a delay or postponement, a temporary suspension of punishment; reprieve.

The meeting adjourned at 1:05PM.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Ferdonya Henderson

Visit our website at http://www.centurytoastmasters.com for more information.

Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2008

2008-01-18T15:22:00.000-08:00

The meeting was called to order at 12:07 PM by Sergeant at Arms Bryon Shovlain. Pledge of Allegiance and the introduction of our President Matt Greenbergs followed.

President Matt Greenbergs had a dual role as President and Toastmaster.

For the benefit of our guest President/Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs explained our Theme and Word of the Week

Theme: “Yes I Will!”
WOW: Antiquarian = One who collects or studies.

Self introductions followed.
Question = “What has been the most memorial moment so for this year?”

Vice President of Public Relations Rhonda Walthall was given time to speak on the Speech Contest.

President Matt Greenbergs stated we have meet 3 of our Goals and are doing well in accomplishing the remainder.

The Look-A-Head was passed around and our President requested that Members sign up to fill and function.

Toastmaster Greenbergs requested that our General Evaluator Ferdonya Henderson give a brief explanation of her role.

Evaluator: Brian Shovlain
Ah/Grammarian: Darcy Konold
Timer: Barbara Nedd
Table Topic Master: Rob Cross

Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs introduced our speaker for the meeting Angie Bonner. Angie was giving her Ice Breaker. She was welcomed Toastmaster style. Title of her speech was “Living My Life To The Fullest!”

Toastmaster Bonner spoke on Church, who has inspired her in her life, two sisters, 7 year sister, lots of parties, camping, school and going to Europe, coming from New Mexico and from a close kit family. Her hobbies, never say no to anything, try something once, sky diving, bungee jumping, biggest fear–wishing she could have done. Live Life To The Fullest-Don’t Leave For Tomorrow What You Can Do For Today.

Control was returned to our President Matt Greenbergs. President Greenbergs congratulated Angie and he asked Members and Guest to write comments for Angie. President Greenbergs suggested that Angie give her next speech within a month. He also gave words of encouragement to all to speak and volunteer for a function.

Table Topics Master Rob Cross was introduced. Four Questions were asked

Darcy ~ Tell us about a good holiday experience you have had over the holiday. WOW was used. Darcy spoke on Christmas Hawaiian Dished her Mother/Grandmother fixed
Barbara ~ What is the most exciting food you have had in your life. Barbara switched and spoke on politics.
Ferdonya ~ What are some of my goals. Focus on Toastmasters more in 2008.
Oliver ~ How to have more fun. Be active, Get in the Grove, Move, Do things just for the fun of it. “Movement Is Improvement & Stillness is Illness!”

Control was returned to the Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs who introduced our General Evaluator who introduces the Functionaries who spoke on their functions. Control was returned to the Toastmasters and Awards were presented.

Best Speaker ~ Angie Bonner
Best Evaluator ~ Bryon Shovlain
1st Time Guest ~ Marty Pradere, Steven Plell, Oliver Rhodes
Best Table Topic ~ Oliver Rhodes

Members Present:
Matt Greenbergs
Rhonda Walthall
Darcy Konold
Frieda Vissuet
Bryon Shovlain
Angie Bonner
Barbara Nedd
Ferdonya Henderson

Returning Guest; Oliver Rhodes

1st Time Guest: Marty Pradere, Steven Plell

Toastmaster switched from this role to the role of President. President Greenbergs gave the Guest the opportunity to comment on the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 1:00PM.

Submitted by Club Secretary, Ferdonya Henderson, Century Toastmasters #9273

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Meeting Minutes - December 20, 2007

2008-01-18T15:09:00.000-08:00

The meeting was called to order at 12:10pm and was attended by 13 members: Matt Greenbergs, Jennifer Ebner, Brenda Gettig, Doug Goodman, Jackie Lyons, Rhonda Walthall, Barbara Nedd, Darcy Konold, Byron Shovlain, Frida Vissuet, Stephanie Love-Payne, Jose de la Torre, Angela Bonner and 3 guests: Chris, Whitney, and Oliver.

• President Matt Greenbergs filled in as Sergeant-at-Arms and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Matt welcomed everyone, led a quick round of introductions, and invited everyone to enjoy the potluck.

• Matt introduced Jackie Lyons as the party master for the meeting. Jackie explained the rules of the white elephant gift exchange and had Matt select the first name. The members and guests had a rather tame game with people coming away with a wide range of items from candy to a signed book from Oliver, wine, a blanket, bartending tools, box cutter, dolphin bottle opener, Starbucks salt and pepper shaker, massage gift certificate, candle, and necklace.

• Announcements:
No meeting on December 26th , next meeting will be held on January 9th, 2008.

Happy Holidays!

Submitted by Club Secretary, Jennifer Ebner, Century Toastmasters #9273

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Meeting Agenda 01-16-08

2008-01-15T10:23:00.000-08:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, January 16, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Winter Dreams
WOW: cajole (kuh-JOHL): To persuade with flattery, repeated appeals, or soothing words; to coax.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting Ferdonya Henderson
12:10 Self-introductions All
12:15 New Officer Inductions new officers
12:20 Educational Moment Stephanie Love-Payne
12:23 Speaker #1 Oliver Rhodes
12:30 Speaker #2 Rhonda Walthall ALB2
12:40 Table Topics Open
12:48 General Evaluator Byron Shovlain
Evaluator #1 Open
Evaluator #2 Open
Grammarian/Ah Counter Angela Bonner
Timer’s Report Open
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Agenda 01/09/08

2008-01-07T10:24:00.001-08:00

CENTURY TOASTMASTERS
CLUB 9273 – Vision statement “YES, I WILL“
Club website: www.centurytoastmasters.com
WEDNESDAY, January 9, 2008 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
San Diego Gas & Electric, 8306 Century Park Court, Building 4, 4120F

Theme: Yes I Will!
WOW: antiquarian: an-tuh-KWAIR-ee-uhn, noun. One who collects, studies, or deals in objects or relics from the past.
12:05 Sergeant-at-Arms leads pledge and introduces President: Byron Shovlain
12:07 President calls mtg. to order and introduces Toastmaster: Matt Greenbergs
12:09 Toastmaster leads the meeting: Matt Greenbergs
12:11 Self-introductions: All
12:14 Educational Moment: Don Wiggins
12:16 Speaker #1: Doug Goodman
12:24 Speaker #2: Angela Bonner CC-1
12:40 Table Topics: Rob Cross
12:48 General Evaluator: Open
Evaluator #1: Rhonda Walthall
Evaluator #2: Byron Shovlain
Grammarian/Ah Counter: Open
Timer’s Report: Stephanie Love-Payne
12:58 Toastmaster presents awards, asks for guests’ comments, makes announcements and welcomes back the President
1:00 President adjourns the meeting

Meeting Minutes - December 12, 2007

2007-12-16T17:43:00.000-08:00

December 12, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 12:12pm and was attended by 8 members and 2 guests: Matt Greenbergs, Rhonda Walthall, Hannah Zhao, Don Wiggins, Jackie Lyons, Rob Cross, Lee Moran, Darcy Konold, and guests Oliver and Whitney.

· The Toastmaster Hannah Zhao led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced President Matt Greenbergs.
· Matt called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests and invited everyone to enjoy the lasagna, salad, cookies, brownies, and soda provided by Jackie Lyons. The food was wonderful!
· Matt introduced the Toastmaster, Hannah, cautioning everyone that she spoke with a “Boston accent.” Hannah introduced the WOW “ Mistletoe” and the theme “Parasite”. A round of introductions followed in which everyone used the WOW or the theme.
· Hannah introduced the Immediate Past President, Rhonda Walthall, who led the Officer Elections for the term of January 1 – June 30, 2008. The election results were as follows:
o Sergeant-at-Arms: Byron Shovlain
o Treasurer: Jose de la Torre
o Secretary: Ferdonya Henderson
o VP Public Relations: Rhonda Walthall
o VP Membership: Jennifer Ebner
o VP Education: Brenda Gettig
o President: Matt Greenbergs
· Hannah introduced the scheduled speaker, Jackie.
o The title of Jackie’s speech was “Food for Thought” and it was her CC-2 speech. Jackie spoke of her Italian grandmother who taught her how to cook lasagna in the basement of her New Jersey home. Jackie gave us some tips on making lasagna. First, use only Ronzoni pasta. Second, boil the pasta noodles until it is al dente or pliable and rinse in cold water. Third, use one pound of Ricotta cheese, one handful of fresh grated parmesan cheese, and two handfuls of fresh grated mozzarella cheese. Fourth, cut the tomatoes in half, squeeze the seeds out, turn upside down and cover with a pinch of olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Broil the tomatoes to blacken the skin. Remove the skin and retrieve the pulp and juice for the sauce. If fresh tomatoes are not available, Prego has Jackie’s seal of approval. Fifth, layer the lasagna noodles, sauce, and cheese, and bake. Jackie’s tradition is to serve lasagna to guests who are first time visitors to her home. She concluded by raising a toast to all the members and guests who were enjoying her wonderful, generous meal. Jackie spoke for 5:36 minutes.
· Hannah introduced the Table Topics Master, Rob Cross. Rob led a great round of Table Topics. The Table Topics Speakers were:
o Rhonda – Tell a story about strange things that happened to you or you have heard about. Rhonda spoke about cows and people and blue ice falling from aircraft. Rhonda spoke for 1:31 minutes.
o Darcy – What would you do if you won a million dollars in the lottery? Darcy said that she would renovate her house, pay bills, and save the rest. Darcy spoke for 1:05 minutes.
o Lee – Tell a story about strange things that happened while you worked on a cruise ship. Lee spoke about how acrobats are heroes. He was onboard when one of the acrobats hired to entertain the guests saved a guest who had decided to throw herself overboard. Lee spoke for 1:11 minutes.
o Oliver – How should we have more fun? Oliver responded by saying that we are overworked and under played and that we should make more time to play. Oliver spoke for 1:00 minutes.
o Whitney – Where would you like to visit? Whitney said she would like to visit Argentina because she heard from friends that the food was great there. Whitney spoke for 1:07 minutes.
· Matt introduced Rhonda as the General Evaluator. Rhonda led her team of evaluators:
o Don Wiggins evaluated Jackie’s speech. Don spoke for 1:46 minutes.
o Oliver provided the Grammarian/Ah counter’s report. Oliver spoke for 2:31 minutes.
o Lee provided the Timer’s report.
· The “Best of” awards were presented by Matt:
o Best Speaker: Jackie Lyons
o Best Table Topics: Oliver
o Best Evaluator: Don Wiggins

· Announcements:
o January is the best time to give a speech so sign up!
o The Club Holiday party will be December 19th. There will be a Potluck and White Elephant gift exchange. Please bring a wrapped gift worth less than $10. Please bring a food item to share in the Potluck.
o Early bird Officer training on December 6th and 15th and regular training starting January 26th.
o Rhonda Walthall is leading demo meeting on January 22nd and asked for a volunteer speaker. She is seeking someone who will give their Icebreaker speech or who is fairly new to Toastmasters.
o Area 5 Speech Contest on March 1st, 2008.
· Matt adjourned the meeting at 1:00pm.Submitted by Club VP of Public Relations, Rhonda Walthall, Century Toastmasters #9273

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