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Business Meeting (Jim Akers presiding) To an MP3/CD rendition of Ruffles and Flourishes, played by the USAF Band, Toastmaster David J. Rafanowicz marched to the lectern to present the new Toast of Jax banner in grand style to Club President Jim Akers. Akers ceremoniously passed it to Sergeant -at-Arms Richard Welty for prominent display symmetrical to the club’s ribbon-laden banner. President Akers reminded the membership of the Fall District 49 Conference to be held in Jacksonville next weekend and noted that Toastmasters Danny Pritchard and Beverly Farnell had volunteered to carry the club banners at an opening ceremony. Paradigm Shift Committee Chairman David J. Rafanowicz reported out committee recommendations to continue a 4-speaker, 4-evaluator format, keep the new meeting room arrangement, and recognize the official ending time as 9:15 a.m. A motion to adopt the recommendations was made and seconded. The matter was put to a vote and passed. President Jim Akers relayed the contents of an e-mail from member Dave Jackson, who had suggested a Hall of Fame section on the Club website. Based on Jackson’s recommendation, Akers appointed a committee to consist ing of Jackie Pease (Chair), Richard Welty, Ulrich Leinhase, Milo Holt, David Rafanowicz and Jim Akers to explore the idea. Regular Club Meeting Toastmaster – Ron Johnson (Theme: A Positive Attitude to Success) Toastmaster Johnson sprinkled positive quotations throughout the meeting (included hereinafter) to reinforce the message. Word of the Day – allude-and elude Allude (vi) refer indirectly: to mention something or somebody, usually briefly, without giving a precise name or explicit identification but usually making clear by other means who or what is being referred to Elude-(vt) escape or avoid: to escape from or avoid somebody or something by cunning, skill, or resourcefulness Best Use: Jim Domenico Success quote: People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be. - Abraham Lincoln Success quote: When you get right down to the root of the meaning of the word "succeed", you find that it simply means to follow through.- F. W. Nichols Table Topics – Danny Pritchard (Obscure Trivia Questions
Success quote: It is far better to dare mighty things, even though checkered by failure than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight of mediocrity that knows neither victory nor defeat. - Theodore Roosevelt Success quote: Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. - Thomas Jefferson Speakers
Success Quote: Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries. - James Michener Success Quote: In this world there is always danger for those who are afraid of it. - George Bernard Shaw Evalumaster – Jim Domenico Comments: Good meeting overall. Toastmaster Johnson did an excellent job as a first-time Toastmaster. If you are in an assigned role and cannot attend the meeting, arrange for a replacement.)
Success Quote: For me, winning isn't something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream. – Emmitt Smith Miscellaneous Guest Comments Natalie Stratis - 1st year law student at the University of Florida, Gainesville; born in South Africa and grew up in Greece; “really, really” enjoyed the meeting. Heidi Rivera – Member of an out-of-state club; meeting much different from her club; thanks for having me. Henry-Davis – Outstanding meeting, enjoyed it; working on a masters degree and want to improve my communication skills. Latrell Jenkins-Gaddis- Good meeting, very interesting Dan Sizemore- Had no idea what to expect, lively group, thoroughly enjoyed the meeting; my goal is to increase self confidence when speaking in public. Bill Maddux (returning guest, submitting application today) An education just being here; looking forward to participating. Joke Meister – Jim Akers Shortly after President Bush took office, an elderly man who’d been sitting on a park bench near the White House approached a U. S. Marine standing guard, and told him he’d like to go in and meet with President Clinton. The Marine looked at the man and said, "Sir, Mr. Clinton is no longer president and no longer resides here." The old man nodded, said, "Okay," and walked away. Two hours later, the man approached the Marine and asked to see President Clinton. The Marine again responded, "Sir, Mr. Clinton is no longer president and no longer resides here." The man thanked him and again walked away. After two more hours had passed, the man approached the Marine and asked to see President Clinton. The Marine, understandably agitated at that point, looked at the man and said, "Sir, this is the third time I’ve told you that Mr. Clinton is no longer President and no longer resides here. Don't you understand?" The old man looked at the Marine and said, "Oh, I understand. I just enjoy hearing it." Announcements Toastmaster Diana Marquez-Jaile delivered a baby girl Thursday, October 17 at 2:55 a.m. Please welcome 7 lb, 11 oz., 21.5” Tatiana Nicole Jaile to our growing Toastmasters family. Toastmaster Beverly Farnell initiated further discussion on the four-speaker format and new schedule. VP Education & Training Danny Pritchard announced that speaker positions were still available for November 2, 9 and 16. In post meeting comments, Pritchard advised that all three slots were quickly taken. Attendance 19 members and 6 guests Presiding Officer Jim Akers adjourned the meeting with a decidedly Presidential flourish at approximately 9:17 a.m. Another great meeting and a good time was had by all! |
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