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Santa Visits Toast of Jax!
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Toastmaster Jim Domenico assembled a
panel of experts to prove the existence of Santa Claus. Even Santa
himself came to hear the evidence. Pictured here are the speakers, with
;living proof of their thesis. From left to right, Professor of
Santacology Steve Lazar, Toastmaster Richard Welty, Santa Claus (a.k.a.
Jim Akers or St. Nicholas), Toastmaster Myrna Gordon and new ATM-Bronze
recipient Jim Domenico.
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Business Meeting
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Danny Pritchard presiding
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President Danny Pritchard welcomed guest
Tuiren Bratina. Tuiren, a member of the Beaches Area Toastmasters Club, is
familiar with several Toast of Jax members through her involvement with the
Eugene Butler Speechcraft program sponsored by the club earlier this year.
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Toastmaster David Rafanowicz made a
motion to accept the membership application of Bill Capps. The motion was
duly seconded and approved by voice vote. Welcome aboard Bill! Bill can be
reached at his new e-mail address: bill@toastofjax.org.
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Bill Capps
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Welcome Aboard
Bill Capps!
Bill has been a
Jacksonville resident for 25 years and makes his home northwest of the
airport. He is an Amsoil distributor (synthetic oil and lubricants) and
learned of Toastmasters from a friend who delivered an impressive
presentation.
Bill has been involved
in the automotive industry all his life. He has built, maintained and
driven race cars, including stock cars and motocross.
Bill says his goal is “learning to effectively speak in
front of groups and individuals.” He adds, “I think Toastmasters can help
me learn what to say and how to say it.” Welcome aboard Bill!
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Regular Club Meeting
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Toastmaster
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Santa Claus (a.k.a. Jim Akers)
Theme: There really is a Santa Claus
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Word of the Day
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somnolence (n) based on the adjective
somnolent:
1. sleepy: feeling sleepy or tending to
fall asleep; 2. lacking activity: quiet and with little or no activity; 3.
sleep-inducing: making somebody feel sleepy
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Ribbon for best use: Steve Lazar
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Table Topics
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Monster Molyneux (The Santa Claus
legend)
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Tina Fernandez
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What's an appropriate snack for Santa? (1:03)
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Davis Loop
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What should Santa leave for bad children? (1:05)
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Ulrich Leinhase
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What are your earliest memories of Santa? (1:50) (Best)
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David Rafanowicz
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How does Santa get it all done in time? (1:59)
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Bill Capps
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Is Santa a jolly elf or a scary guy? (1:58)
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Speakers
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Jim Domenico
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The Proof of Santa's Existence - A Panel of Experts (There
Really is a Santa Claus)
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Myrna Gordon
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Who is Santa Claus? (5:18)
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Richard Welty
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How Does Santa Do What He Does? 0 (6:27)
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Steve Lazar
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The Professor of Santacology (9:30) (Best)
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Evalumaster
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Grant McManus (Interesting meeting)
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Evaluators
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Milo Holt (3:30)
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Tom Dyszkiewicz (2:45)
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Danny Pritchard (2:50)
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David Rafanowicz (2:15) (Best)
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Educational
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Ulrich Leinhase – Using Body Language to Maximum Advantage
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Miscellaneous
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Guest Comments
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Tuiren Bratina – Member of
Beaches Area Club – Thanks for having me. Great meeting.
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Joke Meister
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Davis Loop (Savior Saved by the Save)
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Jesus and Satan were involved in a huge
debate concerning which had more computer savvy. Each claimed that he was
the ultimate techie-guru and neither would cede any ground. Finally God
intervened.
“I will give you a test,” intoned the
heavenly father, “It will be a race against the clock and the individual
done first will win.”
And so the test began.
After about thirty minutes of furious
typing, the power went out suddenly, but three minutes later came back on
just as suddenly.
The devil quickly re-booted his computer
and howled, “This is terrible. I’ve lost all my work.” He began anew on
the test.
Jesus, on the other hand, powered up,
retrieved his files and completed the assignment in about five more
minutes. He advised God that he was done and God proclaimed him the winner.
“Foul,” cried the devil, “He cheated.
This is not fair. How can he be done so quickly?”
“Well,” replied God, “Everyone knows
that Jesus saves.”
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Announcements
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Congratulations to Toastmaster Jim
Domenico on achieving ATM-Bronze status. With today's panel
presentation, Jim has now completed ten speeches from the advanced
manuals.
There will be no meeting next week.
We will meet next on January 3.
Happy Holidays to All!
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Attendance 17 members
(including Santa) and 1 guests
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Presiding Officer Danny Pritchard adjourned the meeting with
a decidedly Presidential flourish at approximately 9:07 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
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David J.
Rafanowicz reporting
Grant McManus,
Photographer
David J.
Rafanowicz, Editor
Editor’s note: The December 13, 2003 edition of Member’s
News and Notes incorrectly listed Toastmaster Monster Molyneux as Topics
Master instead of Toastmaster Millie Tannen. The archived copy has been
amended to correct the error.
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