"The Stages Of Life" by Roxie

Speaker two August 6, 2009 presenting project # 2 "Let's Get Personal" from the Advanced Communication series 'Storytelling' manual.

"Its All About The Points" by Michelle D

Speaker three July 23, 2009 presenting project 7 "Research Your Topic" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Working The Plan" by Roxie

Speaker one July 16, 2009 presenting project # 9 "Persuade With Power" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Discover Wellness" by Yen

Speaker two May 7, 2009 presenting project # 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Exercise Your Brain" by Denny

Speaker three February 19, 2009 presenting project # 8 "Get Comfortable with Visual Aids" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"When Times Are Rough, Rely On Hope" by Mike S

Speaker one January 29, 2009 presenting project # 5 "An Abstract Concept" from the Advanced Communication series 'Speaking To Inform' manual.

"Getting Real" by Irene

Speaker three January 8, 2009 presenting project # 4 "How To Say It" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"The Holiday Diet" by Michelle D

Speaker three December 4, 2008

"Working Your Workbooks" by Mike S

Speaker one November 6, 2008 presenting ""The Toastmasters Educational Program." One of eleven educational projects from the 'Successful Club Series' addressing skills and standards Toastmasters strive to achieve for quality meetings and successful clubs.

The Role of GRAMMARIAN

Prior to the meeting:
• Confirm assignment with the Toastmaster and create an introduction for yourself.
• Select a “Word of the Day” - this helps members increase their vocabulary - select a word that can easily be used in everyday conversation.
• Print the word, its part of speech, and a brief definition, in letters large enough to be seen from the back of the room or make a few copies to be displayed around the room.
• Prepare a sentence showing how the word is used.
• Be prepared to explain the duties of the grammarian.

Upon arrival at the meeting:
• Display your “Word of the Day” at the front of the room or around the room as appropriate.

During the meeting:
• Listen carefully to word usage.
• Write down any awkward use or misuse of the language, including sentences that are incomplete or change direction in midstream, and the names of the persons who erred (excluding non-Toastmaster guests).
• Write down any creative use of English or descriptive language that enhances a speech, and the names of the persons (including any non-Toastmaster guests) who used it.
• Record who used the “Word of the Day” or a derivative of it.
• When called on by the General Evaluator, give a report from your notes. When pointing out errors, offer the correct usage. Your duty is to provide the grammarian’s report, not to give a speech or an evaluation. Your report should take no more than 1 minute.

"The Wake Up Call" by Denny W

Speaker one June 19, 2008 presenting project 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Motivating People" June 12 Meeting Minutes

We had a full meeting even with a few people out. Dori visited again and joined the club! Irene delivered a hip pocket speech and won Best Speaker ribbon! Rebecca took Best Table Topic speaker ribbon. Best Evaluator ribbon went to Roxie.

Vanessa was a first time guest and said she could see how the club format helps the members develop skills. President Michelle D announced an executive committee meeting on June 19th, immediately after our regular meeting. All officers (incoming and existing) should attend and members are invited to participate.

"The Storyteller" June 5 Meeting Minutes

The meeting started at 7:30 a.m., with 2 guests, Denise W (wife of Denny) and Dori (guest of Mike). The word of the day was "Inscrutable", which our meeting was anything but. Makela told us an engrossing story as the anchor for her speech. Rebecca shared an African proverb as the basis for her speech. Mike told us stories of marketing successes in his speech. During the meeting, yet another guest, Christine arrived.

Our "Best" ribbons went to Mike for speaker, Roxie for table topics, and Regina for evaluator. Roxie reviewed next weeks' meeting roles. Ed will miss 4 meetings, but handed out the Officers manuals for the new officers. President, Michelle will schedule a board meeting next week and send an email. We are starting to video our speakers to post on the site for educational purposes. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 AM.