The Middlesex County Toastmasters and Wallingford Eagle Toastmasters joined together on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company, 213 Court Street, Middletown for a Joint Speech-A-Thon in 2012.
There were 5 truly amazing well-prepared speeches by two Middlesex members and three Eagle Club members! A well organized meeting as usual with refreshments! Thanks to Murali for a job well done. Members stepped up to take various roles at the last minute. John Keppler stepped up to give a speech at the very last minute as he has always done to help the club. Helen Evrard, our newest member, stepped up to be the Grammarian! Thank you so much Helen. Helen was so conscientious in giving constructive feedback to all of us. It takes genuine concentration and energy to give such a detail and useful feedback. Murali Pemmaraju, VPE of Middlesex County Toastmasters Club, was the Toastmaster of the evening and did a superb job!!!
Members Present:
Middlesex Club - Jennifer Cimilluca, Helen Evrard, Jonathan Herron, Kay Jeyapalan, John Keppler, Emily O’Brien, Michael O’ Brien, Ramesh Padavala, Murali Pemmaraju.
Eagle Club: Ute Brinkmann, Catherine Kelly, Rachel Mele.
Guest Present: Janaman Swalsing
Our Sergeant At Arms started the meeting on time at 7:00 p.m.
Our Toastmaster, Murali, was supported by Ute Brinkmann (Timer), Ah Counter (Ramesh Padavala), and Grammarian ( Helen Evrard). Helen Evrard presented the Word of the Day, “Genuine” meaning authentic or true. Ramesh Padavala was our General Evaluator.
Kay Jeyapalan was the Invocator.
Prepared Speeches:
Rachel Mele presented “Emailaholics Anonymous,” Humorously Speaking Manual, Her speech was evaluated by Jennifer Cimilluca.
Emily O’Brien presented “Special Dog,” Competent Communication Manual, Project Vocal Variety. Her speech was evaluated by Catherine Kelly.
Catherine Kelly gave a speech “My Journey in Toastmasters,” Competent Communication Manual, Project Ice Breaker. Her speech was evaluated by Michael O’Brien.
John Keppler’s speech was “Do you have the Courage?” Competent Communication Manual, Persuade with Power. His speech was evaluated by Rachel Mele.
Ute Brinkmann gave a speech “Who Am I,” Interpretive Reading –Monodrama. Her speech was evaluated by Jonathan Herron.
Murali Pemmaraju thanked everyone for bringing the refreshments and taking part in organizing the meeting. Eagle and Middlesex members expressed interest in organizing a Joint Speech-A-Thon again. Kay Jeyapalan applauded all for attending the meeting and contributing towards speeches and various roles.
Our special thanks goes to Jonathan Herron for arranging the room at his work place and welcoming all the members at the entrance as we walked in.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kay Jeyapalan, CC, ALB
Middlesex County Toastmasters Club # 8340
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