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Invitation to Presentation Pros Toastmasters – Monday, November 9, 2015 Meeting

Nathan Ohren

This is an invitation and reminder for our upcoming meeting, on November 9, 2015. Please forward this email to invite colleagues and friends, because their presence and input help us gain presentation expertise!

The theme of the meeting is “Flight!” in honor of November being National Aviation History Month. Members are encouraged to bring a little extra “lift” to their roles, as we have fun incorporating flying into our public speeches. Don’t forget to invite some guests to join us for this meeting.  By the way, guests can invite guests too.  Click here for time and location.

National Aviation History Month

Toastmaster: Martina Young
Opening words: Linda Wisner
Speaking Tip:  Eric Deloya
Timer:  _______________________
Speakers*: Carol Gemberling Stewart, Larry Bishop and Randy Rightmire
General Evaluator: Bob Francome
Evaluators: Marie Azzaria, Michael Kwan, and Grace Rachow
Discussion Leader: Ron Guilbault
Discussion Leader Evaluator:  Annie Dai
Rooney: Mary Jo Alburger
Back-up Speaker: ________

* Speakers please email Martina with your introduction and send Ron your Powerpoints no later than the Saturday before the meeting.

Members please send RSVP or questions to:  Grace –  grace.rachow@gmail.com or 682-6943

  • PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING TIME: 7:00PM to 9:00PM – please arrive at least 10 minutes early

Last month, our theme was “archeology,” and we certainly enjoyed “digging up things from the past.” Here is a brief synopsis of our meeting.

Our Toastmaster was Larry Bishop, and he gave us quite a clever opening, starting from Columbus, then discussing the merits of “Indigenous Cultures Day”, and connecting us to have gratitude for the science of archeology, with a few sips of wine along the way.

Our Speaking Tip came from Marie Azzaria who reminded us simply, TO HAVE FUN!  Not only fun in the meeting, but also fun preparing and delivering our presentations.
Ximeng Chen, our guest from Germany, used Speech #5 (body language and gestures) to reclaim her adventures in California, by giving us a fantastic and expressive recap of her time in Hollywood with friends.

Invitation

Invitation to Presentation Pros Toastmasters – Monday, October 12, 2015 Meeting

Nathan Ohren

This is an invitation and reminder for our upcoming meeting, on October 12, 2015. Please forward this email to invite colleagues and friends, because their presence and input help us gain presentation expertise!

The theme of the meeting is “archeology.” This could be in the scientific sense, or as a metaphor for “digging up things from the past,” as some cultures do during this time of year (Dia De Los Muertos, for example)! Please invite some guests to join us for this meeting that is sure to offer great discoveries.  By the way, guests can invite guests too.  Click here for time and location.

Toastmaster: Larry Bishop
Opening words: Moe (guest)
Speaking Tip (or, Innovator):  Marie Azzaria
Timer:  Carol Gemberling Stewart
Speakers*: Jen Wu, Nick Woolf, and Ximeng
General Evaluator: Mary Joe Alburger
Evaluators: Nathan Ohren, Randy Rightmire, and Sandra Eacret
Discussion Leader: Martina Young
Discussion Leader Evaluator:  Bob Fancome
Rooney: Grace Rachow
Back-up Speaker: ________

* Speakers please email Larry with your introduction and send Ron your Powerpoints no later than the Saturday before the meeting.

Members please send RSVP or questions to:  Grace –  grace.rachow@gmail.com or 682-6943

  • PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING TIME: 7:00PM to 9:00PM – please arrive at least 10 minutes early

 

Meeting Recaps

Invitation to Presentation Pros Toastmasters – Monday, September 14, 2015 Meeting

Nathan Ohren

This is an invitation and reminder for our upcoming meeting, on September 14, 2015. Please forward this email to invite colleagues and friends, because their presence and input help us practice our presentation expertise!

The theme of the meeting is “Viva Mexico!” Yes, Santa Barbara Fiesta is making a brief come-back, because the actual Mexican Independence Day is Wednesday, September 16th. So please invite some guests to the party.  By the way, guests can invite guests too.  Click here for time and location.

 

VivaMexico

Toastmaster: Sandra Eacret
Opening words: Annie Dai
Speaking Tip (or, Innovator):  Mary Joe Alburger 
Timer: Linda Wisner
Speakers*: Randy Rightmire, Grace Rachow, and Ximeng
General Evaluator: Nathan Ohren
Evaluators: Marie Azzaria, Jen Wu, Carol Gemberling Stewart
Discussion Leader: Ron Guilbault
Discussion Leader Evaluator:  Michael Kwan
Rooney: Luis
Back-up Speaker: ________

* Speakers please email Sandra with your introduction and send Ron your Powerpoints no later than the Saturday before the meeting.

Members please send RSVP or questions to:  Grace –  grace.rachow@gmail.com or 682-6943

  • PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING TIME: 7:00PM to 9:00PM – please arrive at least 10 minutes early

August  10, 2015 Meeting Recap

Marie Azzaria was our Presiding Officer and Grace Rachow was our Toastmaster for the evening.
As bizarre as it sounds, the theme for the evening was “Happy Birthday, Ron!”. Because it was Ron’s exact birth date, we all agreed to applause and cheer every time someone said that it was “Ron Guilbault’s Birthday.”

Opening words were shared by Sandra Eacret, expressing both celebration and a melancholy note of empathy (for putting Ron into this awkward position).

Remaining information forthcoming…