Submitted by
Edith B.
Our last meeting could be labelled “The Winning Ticket” just like the theme. Toastmaster Edith B led a fun filled evening describing our winnings regarding trips, dollars, prizes and one member even told us about winning “their ❤️.” We dreamed about “what ifs” and much more.
We had two speeches, both from Pathways, level one. Eileen S went one step further with the theme, giving her first speech on her big winnings or so she thought. Based on the feedback by her evaluator, Von Eric T, she will give this speech a second time incorporating the feedback especially in using the whole stage. Rick L gave his second speech on the not so handy handyman in replacing the bathroom fan. PS, it now “purrs” like a kitten. He won best speaker and his evaluator Rhys D won best evaluator describing how pleased he was with Rick’s progress in using the stage but encouraging Rick to maintain eye contact in doing so.
Our table topics master, Estella M, followed the theme of the evening in asking us about preferences and reactions to winnings, plans for big jackpots and ways to win. Peter K won the best table topics in his three point-animated response including blasting the number picking machine. Not sure the lottery would ever be the same.
Matthew M led the evaluation team in giving very descriptive evaluations emphasizing the 3, 2, 1 method of evaluating. He talked about meetings being fun (it was) and professional. He encouraged resuming the roles of grammarian for both good and bad uses of English and the “ah” counter role.
We ended the evening with a draw for a lottery ticket labelled “win pigs fly” a play on winning when pigs fly, which is the likelihood of winning big, despite TM Edith’s lottery analysis (for those who are curious you have a one in 14 million chance of winning). Estella was the winner but the “pigs did not fly”! More importantly, we enjoyed our meeting and had fun.
In a mini business meeting led by VP Education Dan M, we voted to move our regular January meeting schedule dates due to our first workshop falling on New Year’s Day. Ten club members were present. Melanie K made a motion, Edith B seconded and the motion was carried to change the meeting dates. We will be meeting on January 15 (workshop) and January 29 (regular meeting) at our usual meeting place (Revera).
Wishing our best to District Champion Mahlon Kitching, in the Speech Contest today. We look forward to hearing about the International Convention in Chicago from those who attended (Dave C). In the meantime, you can watch the Toastmaster Convention on demand (for a fee) at https://www.onlineevent.com/toastmasters/product_bundles.
We look forward to seeing everyone in September when Toastmasters is back in full swing!
Upcoming Events/Meetings/Reminders:
On September 4, Lingo will be hosting a Pathways & Beyond boot camp for all Toastmasters, though especially for base camp managers who want to learn about their role. Facilitator Rhys D (and other TBC DTM Toastmasters) will discuss “Pathways and Beyond” at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church (6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton). Please register in advance (seating is limited) on our Eventbrite link Pathways & Beyond boot camp. $5 will be collected at the door to cover costs.
Our next meeting is September 18 – Theme: “Life is a Playground.” Toastmaster Eileen S and club members warmly welcome guests to join us in “our playground” at Revera in Riverbend (103 Rabbit Hill Court, Edmonton).
Lingo membership fees ($160) are due to Treasurer Kerrianne KM before September 30.
We had two speeches, both from Pathways, level one. Eileen S went one step further with the theme, giving her first speech on her big winnings or so she thought. Based on the feedback by her evaluator, Von Eric T, she will give this speech a second time incorporating the feedback especially in using the whole stage. Rick L gave his second speech on the not so handy handyman in replacing the bathroom fan. PS, it now “purrs” like a kitten. He won best speaker and his evaluator Rhys D won best evaluator describing how pleased he was with Rick’s progress in using the stage but encouraging Rick to maintain eye contact in doing so.
Our table topics master, Estella M, followed the theme of the evening in asking us about preferences and reactions to winnings, plans for big jackpots and ways to win. Peter K won the best table topics in his three point-animated response including blasting the number picking machine. Not sure the lottery would ever be the same.
Matthew M led the evaluation team in giving very descriptive evaluations emphasizing the 3, 2, 1 method of evaluating. He talked about meetings being fun (it was) and professional. He encouraged resuming the roles of grammarian for both good and bad uses of English and the “ah” counter role.
We ended the evening with a draw for a lottery ticket labelled “win pigs fly” a play on winning when pigs fly, which is the likelihood of winning big, despite TM Edith’s lottery analysis (for those who are curious you have a one in 14 million chance of winning). Estella was the winner but the “pigs did not fly”! More importantly, we enjoyed our meeting and had fun.
In a mini business meeting led by VP Education Dan M, we voted to move our regular January meeting schedule dates due to our first workshop falling on New Year’s Day. Ten club members were present. Melanie K made a motion, Edith B seconded and the motion was carried to change the meeting dates. We will be meeting on January 15 (workshop) and January 29 (regular meeting) at our usual meeting place (Revera).
Wishing our best to District Champion Mahlon Kitching, in the Speech Contest today. We look forward to hearing about the International Convention in Chicago from those who attended (Dave C). In the meantime, you can watch the Toastmaster Convention on demand (for a fee) at https://www.onlineevent.com/toastmasters/product_bundles.
We look forward to seeing everyone in September when Toastmasters is back in full swing!
Upcoming Events/Meetings/Reminders:
On September 4, Lingo will be hosting a Pathways & Beyond boot camp for all Toastmasters, though especially for base camp managers who want to learn about their role. Facilitator Rhys D (and other TBC DTM Toastmasters) will discuss “Pathways and Beyond” at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church (6110 Fulton Road, Edmonton). Please register in advance (seating is limited) on our Eventbrite link Pathways & Beyond boot camp. $5 will be collected at the door to cover costs.
Our next meeting is September 18 – Theme: “Life is a Playground.” Toastmaster Eileen S and club members warmly welcome guests to join us in “our playground” at Revera in Riverbend (103 Rabbit Hill Court, Edmonton).
Lingo membership fees ($160) are due to Treasurer Kerrianne KM before September 30.
