Meeting, Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Russel Library, Middletown, CT Middlesex Toastmasters Club #8340




Here are some highlights from the Middlesex Club meeting this past Thursday, 11/5

It was an excellent meeting at the Russell Library, a different location, different start time, and lots of fun. It was great to see some members that haven't been able to attend in awhile. Thanks to everyone that helped to make the meeting such a success!

Attendance -- total of 18

Members: Tom A., Ana B., Ron B., Anne-Marie C., Jennifer C., Craig F., Charnaie G., Kay J., John K., Cheryl M., Pam M., Deborah N., Murugan P., Ramesh P., Murali P., Peter P., Arun S.
Guests: Ira Y. – who joined and is now our newest member!

Meeting Began: 6:30 p.m. promptly started by our SAA, Pete P. who lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance

Business Meeting

We welcomed new member, Murali, to our Middlesex Toastmasters Club by presenting him with a Toastmasters Pin.


Distinguished Club Program: 6 points earned to date, top in the District!

A special thank you and certificates were presented by Cheryl to Ron B. (and to give to his wife Eva) for their performances at the October 15th Variety Show at the Village at South Farms.

Officers Meeting Was Held Tue, Nov. 3rd
Agenda items: Accomplishments to date (1st third of the year), Special Events Planning, Marketing & PR, and Mentoring.
Also brainstormed ideas for improvements, which will be discussed at upcoming meetings.
Suggestions and ideas from all members are always welcome!
Upcoming Events:
Sat., Nov. 7 – District Conference, Saratoga Springs
Thu., Nov 12 7 p.m. Movie Night – Video of the top speakers from the Aug. International Speech Contest
Sat., Nov. 14, 1-3 p.m. Club Outing – Hike at Wadsworth State Park, Middletown, all are welcome

Toastmasters Magazines – any copies you no longer need, please bring them and give to Kay for use as Marketing / PR material

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Meeting

Our toastmaster for the evening was Craig Fresher, who enthusiastically volunteered to fill the role when Arun was delayed.

Invocation: Tom
Humorist: Murugan
Word Master – Murali – ameliorate (to make better, improve)
Ah Counter: Jennifer
Grammarian: Cheryl
Timer: Pete
General Evaluator: Kay

Speaker 1: Murugan (Ice Breaker, Along With an Inspirational Message)
Speaker 2: Deborah (Tweet Tweet, Information About Twitter))
Speaker 3: Ramesh (Topic – Powerful Meditation)
Speaker 4: Ron B. (About Alfred Nobel & The Nobel Prizes)

Table Topics: Ana, Presented Awards that the Table Topics speakers were able to accept or decline. Very creative topics and responses to go along with them!

Speech Evaluators: Charnaie, Pam, Craig, Jennifer
General Evaluator: Kay

Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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