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IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Although invisible to our readers, this edition of Member’s News and Notes marks a milestone in its production. In the past, notes of each activity were written at the meeting and typed freeform into a document. Beginning this edition, prior to each meeting a form with much of the information already filled in (a byproduct of the Scheduling and Speaker Introduction systems) will be generated (roles, speech titles, etc.). At the meeting, only changes and incremental information will be recorded. After the meeting, Club Secretary Yurania Causey will enter changes and new data into an on-line screen specially designed and formatted for that purpose. Once Yurania hits the “Submit” button, the data is forwarded via e-mail in a standardized format and captured in a template that generates a first draft of the newsletter. The final step is editing and addition of colorful commentary. In order for the process to work at peak efficiency, all Speakers should complete the Speaker Introduction screen by Thursday prior to the meeting and the VP Education & Training should receive word of any assignment changes before the meeting. We’re also looking at the possibility of an input screen for the week’s Joke Meister and Table Topics Master. Congratulations and many thanks to Yurania on becoming the primary reporter on the Member’s News and Notes Staff. This is her inaugural edition! Any colorful comments found to be objectionable are solely the result of editorial tinkering. Business Meeting (Jim Akers presiding) President Jim Akers recognized the attendance of long-time member and Past President Mel Schulman, who had been unavailable to attend recently due to employment obligations. Welcome home Mel! Immediate Past President George Oehl presented a Club Membership Award Ribbon issued by Toastmasters International in recognition of the Club achieving the goal of acquiring five new members. (Another TI ribbon on George’s watch). Current President Jim Akers presented an award plaque to George Oehl in recognition of his outstanding leadership as Club President in the previous term. Toastmasters Steve Lazar and Lisa Gibson are organizing a Speech Craft program (a two-part program) in February 2003 for both the staff and residents of Hubbard House. Anyone interested in assisting to make this community outreach program a success should contact Steve or Lisa. Vice President of Membership Millie Tannen distributed a survey among members and will use responses to assure that members' expectations are addressed. Regular Club Meeting Toastmaster – Graeme Matthews Word of the Day – Circumlocution (noun) indirect way of saying something: the use of more words than necessary to express something, especially to avoid saying it directly Ribbon for best use to: Milo Holt (either for use of the word itself or for demonstrating the concept through example) Table Topics – John Roberts (A mixed bag)
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Evalumaster – Yurania Causey (Excellent meeting, four good speeches, I’m proud to be a member of this club.)
Miscellaneous Guest Comments Mary Antunez—Enjoyed the meeting. Thank you for having me. New to Jacksonville. A friend recommended her to visit Toastmasters. Found us on the Internet. William Maddox – Thoroughly enjoyed the meeting and the speeches. Wife was a was a Toastmasters member in Georgia. Joke Meister – Nandu Shah A man and his wife were asleep upstairs when the wife heard some noises coming from downstairs. She awoke her husband and told him someone was trying to break in. He investigated and found there were two men trying to gain entry, so he called the the police. "Officer, officer, somebody is trying to break into our house," he whispered into the telephone. “Sorry,” said the officer, "We’re under-staffed tonight and can’t get there for another hour and a half.” A few minutes later, the man called back and told the officer that he had shot and killed the two would-be burglars. In just a few minutes, police and emergency vehicles converged on the scene and arrested the two thieves. A cop knocked on the door and said, “I thought you said you had shot and killed the intruders.” “Yes,” the man responded, “and I thought you said you would not be available for another hour and half.” Announcements Toastmaster David J. Rafanowicz announced that Historical Committee Chairman Milo Holt had gathered complete information about Past Club Presidents from 1981 to present and the information was available on the Club web site. Many thanks to Milo for his continuing efforts to document the Toast of Jax legacy. President Akers recognized Toastmaster Grant McManus for achieving his CTM today and commented that he had signed the CTM application of Toastmaster Don Lemcool today also. Attendance 22 members and 2 guests Presiding Officer Jim Akers adjourned the meeting with a decidedly Presidential flourish at approximately 9:10 a.m. Another great meeting and a good time was had by all! |
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