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Meet “Monster” Molyneux
Please welcome aboard new member “Monster” Molyneux, who is
transferring from Worksource Toastmasters where he served as Club
Secretary. Although “Monster” is a nickname, he says everyone calls him
that, including his wife. Monster will be delivering his 10th speech from
the Communications and Leadership manual next week.
 Commander H. F. “Monster” Molyneux retired from the U.S. Navy in
the year 2000 after serving over 27 years in various military capacities
from computer technician to test pilot. He is an inventor, electronics
expert, computer programmer, clown, auto mechanic, flight instructor,
advanced scuba diver, musician, executive manager, martial artist, magician,
graduate level college professor, engineer, and rocket scientist -- with
multiple degrees in Aeronautical, Aerospace, and Avionics Engineering.
Having survived near-fatal injuries from an episode of
workplace violence in Washington, D.C., Monster went on to become one of
the nation’s experts on prevention of workplace violence. He currently
serves as a steering committee member on the Jacksonville Partnership for
Prevention of Violence.
After three years of retirement, and
yearning to be back in the air again, Monster recently accepted a
position with the Department of Homeland Security flying airborne
interdiction flights for the U.S. Customs Service. He lives with his
wife of nearly 29 years in Mandarin, and they are both Jaguars fans.
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Business Meeting
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Danny Pritchard presiding
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President Danny Pritchard mentioned that
the Division level Humorous Speech and Evaluation contests were held last
evening. Due to last minute arrangements and a late announcement, no Toast
of Jax members present had attended the event.
Toastmaster David Rafanowicz made a motion to accept the
membership application of H.F. “Monster” Molyneux. The motion was duly
seconded and approved by voice vote. Welcome aboard Monster! Monster can be
reached at Monster@toastofjax.org.
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Regular Club Meeting
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Toastmaster
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Mel Epley (October is an Intersting Month)
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Word of the Day
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unobtrusive - inconspicutious
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Ribbon for best use: Jim Domenico
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Table Topics
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Fushan Zhang (October Events?)
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Betty Gambill
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What is the Future of U. S. Soccer? (2:10)
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Milo Holt
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What is the Future of U. S. Football? (1:44)
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Ulrich Leinhase
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When will the U. S. Economy Recover? (1:30)
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Sudhir Thambala
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How do you feel about Globalization? (2:35)
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Jim Domenico
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What is the Future of U. S. – China Relations? (1:30) (Best)
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Speakers
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Millie Tannen
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The Leadership of Walter Hailey (A Napoleon Hill
Follower Thinks and Grows Rich) (9:10)
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Kevin Corbitt
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America’s Pastime (Baseball Has Been Berry, Berry Good to
Me)
(5:25) (Best)
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Davis Loop
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“Lie-brary” (A Question of Structural Integrity) (6:32)
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Danny Pritchard
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Let’s Start with the Children (An International
Student Exchange Program) (8:48)
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Evalumaster
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Jackie Pease
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Evaluators
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Kamlesh Fadia (3:22)
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Grant McManus (3:30) (Best)
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Ramin Mahmoodi (2:59)
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Ulrich Leinhase (3:25)
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Educational
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Jim Domenico – An Effective Speech Begins With the End in Mind
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Miscellaneous
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Guest Comments
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Tina Fernandez- plans to submit
her application for membership
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Joke Meister
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Richard Welty (Mission Accomplished)
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The CIA had an opening for an assassin.
After all of the background checks, interviews, and testing were done,
three finalists emerged -- two men and one woman. For the final test, the
CIA agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun.
"We must know that you will follow
your instructions, no matter what the circumstances. Inside this room you
will find your wife sitting in a chair. Your mission is to kill her."
The first man said, "You can't be serious! I could never shoot my
wife." The agent replied, "Then you are not the right man for
this job."
The second man was given the same
instructions. He took the gun and went into the room. All was quiet for
about five minutes. Then the agent came out with tears in his eyes. "I
tried, but I can't kill my wife." The agent replied, "You don’t
have what it takes. Take your wife and go home."
Finally, it was the woman's turn. Only
she was told to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room.
Shots were heard, one after another. Then they heard screaming, crashing,
banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened
slowly and there stood the woman. She wiped the sweat from her brow and
said, "You guys didn't tell me the gun was loaded with blanks. I had
to beat him to death with the chair."
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Announcements
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Toastmaster Kevin Corbett, who had taped
both his speech and its evaluation today, announced that he will make his
video camera available for any member who would like to do the same. He
commented that it has helped him to watch the tapes and see first hand what
the evaluator meant. Anyone interested in taping their presentation should
contact Kevin to make arrangements.
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Attendance 20 members and 1
guests
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Presiding Officer Danny Pritchard adjourned the meeting with
a decidedly Presidential flourish at approximately 9:18 a.m.
Another great meeting and a good time was had by all!
This section is available for members to submit an article
on how Toastmasters has positively impacted their lives. Publication is
subject to editorial discretion based upon appropriateness of content,
length and language. Articles should be limited to 250 words (and a
photograph if appropriate). A maximum of one such item will be published in
each edition. Members are encouraged to submit an article. (For anyone
concerned about authoring a publishable article, please submit a draft with
main thoughts and ideas for consideration. It will be edited and returned
for review before publication.)
Gail Antoine
reporting
Grant McManus,
Photographer
David J.
Rafanowicz, Editor
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