Members present were Wahid Manawi, Kim Crandall, Tifany Curtiss, Lee King, Brad Miller, Irina Shytova, Sonya Jackson, Kurt Parten, Richard Hunter, Heather Hartman, Susie Campbell, Marty May, and Karen Lee.
Tifany Curtiss asked for a motion to vote Brad Miller into the club. Heather made the motion. Susie Campbell seconded the motion. Everyone voted to welcome Brad Miller as an official member into the club.
The next officer's meeting will be Sunday, October 23,2007 at 1:00 p. m. The location will be determined.
Heather Hartman went over the schedule for next week. Elena Korotkina was scheduled as the Toastmaster. Lee King was scheduled for the Table Topic Master. Kathy Perkins was scheduled as the General Evaluator. Susie Campbell and Tifany Curtiss were the scheduled speakers. Wahid Manawi and Karen Lee were the scheduled evaluators. Sonya Jackson was the timer. Marty May was assigned the ah horn duty. Irina Shytova was the Grammarian. Marty May was also assigned the Invocation and Pledge.
Sonya Jackson will coordinate a demonstration of an herbal drink, Bazi, next Thursday after the meeting. Bazi is made of Chinese herbs and vegetables. The drink boosts the immune system. The drink tastes good. The drink looks like V8 juice.
Rebecca Hillcurt was a past Addison Singles Toastmasters member. She was a past district 50 club president of the year. She was interested in forming a singles cycling group. She wanted interested people to contact her. Tifany Curtiss has her contact information.
Members were asked to write the amount spent on food and drinks. Please give this information to Mark Schroeder.
Heather Hartman announced she will go to the State Fair Saturday at 3:00 p. m.
Awards
Heather Hartman won the Best Speaker. Marty May won the Best Evaluator. Tifany Curtiss won the Best Table Topic. Lee King won the Best of the Big Three.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Minutes from 10/11/07 meeting
Members present were Marjori Rowell, Susie Campbell, Kathy Perkins, Kim Crandall, Marty May, Karen Lee, Neil Lemons, Richard Hunter, Tifany Curtiss, Lee King, Wahid Manawi, Sonya Jackson, Irina Shytova, and Sally Luttrell.
Business Meeting
Tifany Curtiss, Vice President for Membership, introduced our new members Neil Lemon and Marjori Rowell.
Mark Schroeder asked members to write on a piece of paper the amount of money spent at Ozona's Restaurant. He is keeping track of expenses.
Mark Schroeder stated the club is selling our Dallas Singles Toastmaster's Club T-shirts for ten dollars each.
Mark Schroeder, our Vice President for Public Relations, stated when Dallas Singles Social is entered in a Google search we are the first site. The ones listed before are paid advertisements.
Announcements
Sonya Jackson stated next Thursday night a distributor for Bazi, a high potency drink, will be giving a tasting demonstration and talk for thirty minutes following the meeting.
The Metro division contest will be tomorrow night.
Marqueza Petway, Distinguished Toastmaster from New York, wanted to come to our meeting to deliver a speech. Susie had received a call on her office phone.
Mark accessed the schedule for next week. Lee King will serve as Toastmaster. Wahid Manawi will serve as the General Evaluator. Marty May will serve as evaluator. Kurt Parten will serve as the evaluator. Sonya Jackson will serve as Table Topics Master. Richard Hunter will serve as ah counter. Irina Shytova will serve as the posture bell operator. Kim Crandall will be the Grammarian. Heather Hartman will deliver the Invocation and Pledge. Please check your e-mails for revisions during the week.
Awards
Sally Luttrell won the Best Table Topic. Tifany Curtiss won the Best Speaker. Susie Campbell won the Best Evaluator. Wahid Manawi won the Best of the Big Three. Kathy Perkins won the Most Enthusiasm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p. m.
Business Meeting
Tifany Curtiss, Vice President for Membership, introduced our new members Neil Lemon and Marjori Rowell.
Mark Schroeder asked members to write on a piece of paper the amount of money spent at Ozona's Restaurant. He is keeping track of expenses.
Mark Schroeder stated the club is selling our Dallas Singles Toastmaster's Club T-shirts for ten dollars each.
Mark Schroeder, our Vice President for Public Relations, stated when Dallas Singles Social is entered in a Google search we are the first site. The ones listed before are paid advertisements.
Announcements
Sonya Jackson stated next Thursday night a distributor for Bazi, a high potency drink, will be giving a tasting demonstration and talk for thirty minutes following the meeting.
The Metro division contest will be tomorrow night.
Marqueza Petway, Distinguished Toastmaster from New York, wanted to come to our meeting to deliver a speech. Susie had received a call on her office phone.
Mark accessed the schedule for next week. Lee King will serve as Toastmaster. Wahid Manawi will serve as the General Evaluator. Marty May will serve as evaluator. Kurt Parten will serve as the evaluator. Sonya Jackson will serve as Table Topics Master. Richard Hunter will serve as ah counter. Irina Shytova will serve as the posture bell operator. Kim Crandall will be the Grammarian. Heather Hartman will deliver the Invocation and Pledge. Please check your e-mails for revisions during the week.
Awards
Sally Luttrell won the Best Table Topic. Tifany Curtiss won the Best Speaker. Susie Campbell won the Best Evaluator. Wahid Manawi won the Best of the Big Three. Kathy Perkins won the Most Enthusiasm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p. m.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Minutes from the 10/04/07 meeting
Members present were Marjori Rowell, Marty May, Matt Cords, Mark Schroeder, Kurt Parten, Kim Crandall, Heather Hartman, Wahid Manawi, Karen Lee, Richard Hunter, Neil Lemons, and Kathy Perkins. Guests present were Leslie McCain, Jason Bates, Aaron Stone, Derek Weinbrenner, Jennifer Maitland, and Omar Khabaz.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p. m.
Old Business
Heather Hartman moved to have Neil Lemons and Marjori Rowell voted in as new members. Mark Schroeder and Kathy Perkins seconded the motion. Neil Lemons and Marjori Rowell were voted in as new members.
Members are strongly encouraged to check the website for meeting location especially during the holidays.
Please write the amount of money spent on food and drinks on a piece of paper. Give the slip of paper to Mark Schroeder. He is keeping track of the amount of money we spend if we need a bargaining tool for an alternate location.
The Club Scheduler indicated Wahid Manawi will be Toastmaster next Thursday. Kathy Perkins will be Table Topics Master. Lee King will be General Evaluator. Sonya Jackson and Heather Hartman will be speaking.
The next officer's meeting will be at 5:30 p. m. on October 20, 2007. The location will be determined later.
Awards
Karen Lee won Best Speaker. Mark Schroeder won the Best Evaluator. Marjori Rowell won the First Timer Ribbon for her first Table Topic. Matt Cords won Best Table Topic. Kathy Perkins won the Best of the Big Three. Marjori Rowell won the Most Enthusiasm ribbon.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p. m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p. m.
Old Business
Heather Hartman moved to have Neil Lemons and Marjori Rowell voted in as new members. Mark Schroeder and Kathy Perkins seconded the motion. Neil Lemons and Marjori Rowell were voted in as new members.
Members are strongly encouraged to check the website for meeting location especially during the holidays.
Please write the amount of money spent on food and drinks on a piece of paper. Give the slip of paper to Mark Schroeder. He is keeping track of the amount of money we spend if we need a bargaining tool for an alternate location.
The Club Scheduler indicated Wahid Manawi will be Toastmaster next Thursday. Kathy Perkins will be Table Topics Master. Lee King will be General Evaluator. Sonya Jackson and Heather Hartman will be speaking.
The next officer's meeting will be at 5:30 p. m. on October 20, 2007. The location will be determined later.
Awards
Karen Lee won Best Speaker. Mark Schroeder won the Best Evaluator. Marjori Rowell won the First Timer Ribbon for her first Table Topic. Matt Cords won Best Table Topic. Kathy Perkins won the Best of the Big Three. Marjori Rowell won the Most Enthusiasm ribbon.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p. m.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Minutes from 09/27/07 meeting
Members present were Dawn Sand, Earl Esquejo, Marty May, Tifany Curtiss, Heather Hartman, Susie Campbell, Kim Crandall, Mark Schroeder, Kurt Parten, Wahid Manawi, Karen Lee, and Richard Hunter. Guests present were Neil Lemons, Neva Lindell, and Larry Baron.
The meeting began at 6:33 p. m.
Old Business
Heather Hartman went over the schedule for next week. Kathy Perkins will be the Toastmaster. Richard Hunter will be the Table Topics Master. Karen Lee volunteered to speak. Kim Crandall volunteered to take Karen Lee's place as the evaluator.
Susie Campbell will be speaking in the Area 46 contest at the First Bank of Canyon Creek in Richardson on September 29, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Dues are due. Please pay your dues now. Earl Esquejo was at the meeting to collect checks for club dues.
Announcements
Tifany Curtiss announced her employer, The Lakewood Landing, was recognized as the Best Dive Bar by the Dallas Observer on page 124.
Mark Schroeder announced to give him the total of money spent at Ozona's Restaurant. He is keeping track of our total expenditures over time.
Mark Schroeder had also put some information about our social gathering at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve on the club Blog.
Mark stated to check the club website during the holidays for alternate meeting locations since Ozona's Restaurant rents the room for parties during the holidays.
A few alternate locations discussed were Marjori's hotel and Cassidy's Restaurant.
The date and time of the next Officer's meeting is to be determined.
Dawn Sand will be relocating to Austin for a new job. She will leave tomorrow. She will start her new job on Monday. She has a two bedroom with one bathroom. This real estate has a dishwasher and washer/dryer. The new owner will will need to bring a refrigerator. Dawn will keep the same cell phone number if someone wants to contact her about her real estate.
Heather Hartman will be going to Ennis next Saturday, October 5 to the Galaxy Drive Inn. She wanted to meet at Mockingbird/Greenville area to carpool if anyone is interested.
Awards
Tifany Curtiss won the Best Table Topics award. Tifany also won the Best Evaluator award. Marty May won the Best Speaker award. Susie Campbell won the Most Enthusiasm award. Heather Hartman won the Best of the Big Three.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p. m.
The meeting began at 6:33 p. m.
Old Business
Heather Hartman went over the schedule for next week. Kathy Perkins will be the Toastmaster. Richard Hunter will be the Table Topics Master. Karen Lee volunteered to speak. Kim Crandall volunteered to take Karen Lee's place as the evaluator.
Susie Campbell will be speaking in the Area 46 contest at the First Bank of Canyon Creek in Richardson on September 29, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Dues are due. Please pay your dues now. Earl Esquejo was at the meeting to collect checks for club dues.
Announcements
Tifany Curtiss announced her employer, The Lakewood Landing, was recognized as the Best Dive Bar by the Dallas Observer on page 124.
Mark Schroeder announced to give him the total of money spent at Ozona's Restaurant. He is keeping track of our total expenditures over time.
Mark Schroeder had also put some information about our social gathering at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve on the club Blog.
Mark stated to check the club website during the holidays for alternate meeting locations since Ozona's Restaurant rents the room for parties during the holidays.
A few alternate locations discussed were Marjori's hotel and Cassidy's Restaurant.
The date and time of the next Officer's meeting is to be determined.
Dawn Sand will be relocating to Austin for a new job. She will leave tomorrow. She will start her new job on Monday. She has a two bedroom with one bathroom. This real estate has a dishwasher and washer/dryer. The new owner will will need to bring a refrigerator. Dawn will keep the same cell phone number if someone wants to contact her about her real estate.
Heather Hartman will be going to Ennis next Saturday, October 5 to the Galaxy Drive Inn. She wanted to meet at Mockingbird/Greenville area to carpool if anyone is interested.
Awards
Tifany Curtiss won the Best Table Topics award. Tifany also won the Best Evaluator award. Marty May won the Best Speaker award. Susie Campbell won the Most Enthusiasm award. Heather Hartman won the Best of the Big Three.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p. m.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
minutes from 09/20/07 meeting
Members present were Kim Crandall, Susie Campbell, Marty May, Irina Shytova, Matt Cords, Lee King, Tifany Curtiss, Richard Hunter, Mark Schroeder, Kurt Parten, Wahid Manawi, Dawn Sand, and Karen Lee. Guests present were Danica Hershberger and Marjori Rowell. Amy Lopez, Area Governor, also attended the meeting.
Business Meeting
Old Business
We had a party at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano last Saturday, September 15, 2007. Sonya Jackson hosted the party.
New Business
Amy Lopez announced the deadline for dues is October 1, 2007.
The next Metro Division contest is Friday, October 12, 2007 at Callier Center for Communication Disorders at Inwood Road and Interstate 35 in Dallas from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Fall conference is November 9 and 10th, 2007. The speaker on Saturday night will be Drew Pearson #88 from the Dallas Cowboys. He will receive his Communication and Leadership award.
The next Toastmasters Leadership Institute will be December 8, 2007.
Amy Lopez stated the club needed to vote for club officers soon.
Announcements
Susie Campbell will participate in the Area 46 contest on September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at "some" bank in Richardson, Texas.
Awards
Danica Hershberger won the Best Table Topic. Dawn Sand won the Best Speaker. Richard Hunter won the Best Evaluator. Tifany Curtiss won the Best of the Big Three.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Business Meeting
Old Business
We had a party at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano last Saturday, September 15, 2007. Sonya Jackson hosted the party.
New Business
Amy Lopez announced the deadline for dues is October 1, 2007.
The next Metro Division contest is Friday, October 12, 2007 at Callier Center for Communication Disorders at Inwood Road and Interstate 35 in Dallas from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Fall conference is November 9 and 10th, 2007. The speaker on Saturday night will be Drew Pearson #88 from the Dallas Cowboys. He will receive his Communication and Leadership award.
The next Toastmasters Leadership Institute will be December 8, 2007.
Amy Lopez stated the club needed to vote for club officers soon.
Announcements
Susie Campbell will participate in the Area 46 contest on September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at "some" bank in Richardson, Texas.
Awards
Danica Hershberger won the Best Table Topic. Dawn Sand won the Best Speaker. Richard Hunter won the Best Evaluator. Tifany Curtiss won the Best of the Big Three.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Photos From Our Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Event
Here are just a couple photos from our outing to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve on Saturday, Sept. 15th. We had a perfect weather day, with lots of dogs (both hot and canine), burgers, and brats.Several of us walked through a few trails of this massive nature park. A great place for dogs, mountain biking, jogging, and walking.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Minutes from 09/15/07 meeting
Members present were Marty May, Tiffany Curtis, Lee King, Heather Hartman, Susie Campbell, Kurt Parten, Kim Crandall, Wahid Manawi, Mark Schroeder, and Karen Lee. Guests present were Bill Baldwin, Priscilla Garcia, Marla Eisenberg, and Brad Miller.
The meeting began at 6:37 p. m. The theme was a Backward meeting. Kurt Parten served as our Toastmaster.
The awards were given at the beginning of the meeting. Susie Campbell received the award for the Best of the Big Three. The Best Speaker was Wahid Manawi. Kim Crandall was awarded the Best Table Topic. The Best Evaluator was Heather Hartman. The Most Enthusiasm award went to Tiffany Curtis.
The Announcement was Sonya's Jackson's pool party on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 4:00 p. m. at her condominium in Plano. Susie Campbell had a flier.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p. m.
The meeting began at 6:37 p. m. The theme was a Backward meeting. Kurt Parten served as our Toastmaster.
The awards were given at the beginning of the meeting. Susie Campbell received the award for the Best of the Big Three. The Best Speaker was Wahid Manawi. Kim Crandall was awarded the Best Table Topic. The Best Evaluator was Heather Hartman. The Most Enthusiasm award went to Tiffany Curtis.
The Announcement was Sonya's Jackson's pool party on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 4:00 p. m. at her condominium in Plano. Susie Campbell had a flier.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p. m.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Minutes from 09/06/07 meeting
Members present were Dawn Sand, Marty May, Kim Crandall, Lee King, Kathy Perkins, Susie Campbell, Heather Hartman, Mark Schroeder, Sonya Jackson, Karen Lee, Richard Hunter, and Wahid Manawi. Guests present were Marat Derici, Marty Leigh, Brad Miller, Barbara Ward, and Marjori Rowell.
Business Meeting
Mark Schroeder introduced the guests.
Old Business
Members and guests were asked to record how much we spend. Mark Schroeder has been keeping a record of how much we spend on food and drink during our meetings.
A party was planned for Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 4:00 p. m. at Sonya Jackson's home. Sonya was assigning members to bring certain items. The party will be held at the pool. Members can bring a swim suit. Details will be forthcoming via e-mail.
Dues need to be paid this month. Dues are $59.00.
Mark Schroeder spoke about the problem with our meeting space at Ozona's Restaurant the past several weeks. The first week Ozona's staff members claimed they had left a message. None of our members got a message. The second week arrangements were made to meet at Spring Creek Barbecue. The third week Ozona's staff members did not call. Mark made sure the managers at Ozona's Restaurant had good contact information. He did ask members to check the website for meeting location. Members or guests can also contact one of the officers.
Awards
Susie Campbell won the Best Evaluator ribbon. Richard Hunter won the Best Speaker ribbon. Heather Hartman won the Best Table Topic ribbon. Wahid Manawi won the Best of the Big Three ribbon and the First Timer ribbon for his Table Topic Master duties. Marty May won the Most Enthusiasm ribbon.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p. m.
Business Meeting
Mark Schroeder introduced the guests.
Old Business
Members and guests were asked to record how much we spend. Mark Schroeder has been keeping a record of how much we spend on food and drink during our meetings.
A party was planned for Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 4:00 p. m. at Sonya Jackson's home. Sonya was assigning members to bring certain items. The party will be held at the pool. Members can bring a swim suit. Details will be forthcoming via e-mail.
Dues need to be paid this month. Dues are $59.00.
Mark Schroeder spoke about the problem with our meeting space at Ozona's Restaurant the past several weeks. The first week Ozona's staff members claimed they had left a message. None of our members got a message. The second week arrangements were made to meet at Spring Creek Barbecue. The third week Ozona's staff members did not call. Mark made sure the managers at Ozona's Restaurant had good contact information. He did ask members to check the website for meeting location. Members or guests can also contact one of the officers.
Awards
Susie Campbell won the Best Evaluator ribbon. Richard Hunter won the Best Speaker ribbon. Heather Hartman won the Best Table Topic ribbon. Wahid Manawi won the Best of the Big Three ribbon and the First Timer ribbon for his Table Topic Master duties. Marty May won the Most Enthusiasm ribbon.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p. m.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Minutes from the August 30, 2007 meeting
Members present were Kim Crandall, Marty May, Kathy Perkins, Heather Hartman, Elena Korotkina, Lee King, Mark Schroeder, Karen Lee, and Wahid Manawi.
Old Business
Dues are due in September. Dues are still fifty nine dollars. Dues must be turned into Toastmasters International by October 1, 2007. Dues can be paid on Pay Pal from the Dallas Singles Toastmasters website for a service fee.
Lee King placed second place in the Humorous Speech contest last Saturday. Sonya Jackson placed second place in the Table Topics contest last Saturday.
A party is planned at Sonya Jackson's house on September 15, 2007.
The next meeting will be at Ozona's Restaurant next week until further notice.
Wahid Manawi won Best Table Topic. Elena Korotkina won the Best of the Big Three.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p. m.
Old Business
Dues are due in September. Dues are still fifty nine dollars. Dues must be turned into Toastmasters International by October 1, 2007. Dues can be paid on Pay Pal from the Dallas Singles Toastmasters website for a service fee.
Lee King placed second place in the Humorous Speech contest last Saturday. Sonya Jackson placed second place in the Table Topics contest last Saturday.
A party is planned at Sonya Jackson's house on September 15, 2007.
The next meeting will be at Ozona's Restaurant next week until further notice.
Wahid Manawi won Best Table Topic. Elena Korotkina won the Best of the Big Three.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p. m.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
2007 Fall Contest Results
Sonya Jackson took second place in the Table Topics Area contest on August 25th. Lee King, one of our newest members, took second place in the Humorous Speech contest. I've talked/emailed with both contestants, and they both greatly enjoyed the experience.
I also heard it said that Lee must have worked tirelessly on his speech between Thursday night and the contest. His presentation of "Therapy Days" was tremendously improved even over the presentations he did for our club. There's no doubt that he benefitted from the feedback he received on each of his presentations. We have to give it to Lee, though, for making the most of it and being able to put it all together between Thursday night and Saturday!
Thanks to both of you for competing and setting such stellar examples for our club! We're proud of you both!
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Mark Schroeder
I also heard it said that Lee must have worked tirelessly on his speech between Thursday night and the contest. His presentation of "Therapy Days" was tremendously improved even over the presentations he did for our club. There's no doubt that he benefitted from the feedback he received on each of his presentations. We have to give it to Lee, though, for making the most of it and being able to put it all together between Thursday night and Saturday!
Thanks to both of you for competing and setting such stellar examples for our club! We're proud of you both!
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Mark Schroeder
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Minutes August 23, 2007
The theme for this week's meeting was "Early Attraction", the biology and science behind attraction between men and women from first sight through the first date. Topics presented include: how women actually make the first move, the "dance of intimacy" that occurs as strangers meet and demonstrate attraction, and how to turn the butterflies from a first date of rock-climbing, rides at an amusement park, or other adrenaline producing event to your favor.
Members present were Mark Schroeder, Elena Korotkina, Heather Hartman, Tifany Curtiss, Matt Cords, Richard Hunter, Susie Campbell, Dawn Sand, Marty May, Lee King, and Karen Lee.
Both Lee King and Sonya Jackson will compete in the contest on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 7:00 p. m. at Bryan's House at 5840 Forest Park in Dallas.
A vote was taken among members to see if members were in favor of rescheduling the party at Sonya Jackson's house to Saturday, September 15, 2007. Members were in favor of rescheduling the Barbeque to September 15, 2007.
Guests recognized were Marjorie, Jennifer, Kay, Stephanie and Katie.
The schedule for next week was reviewed. One speaking spot is open.
Dawn Sand won the Best Table Topic. Lee King won the Best Speaker. Heather Hartman won the Best Evaluator. Mark Schroeder won the Best of the Big Three. Tifany Curtiss won the Most Enthusiasm award.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p. m.
Members present were Mark Schroeder, Elena Korotkina, Heather Hartman, Tifany Curtiss, Matt Cords, Richard Hunter, Susie Campbell, Dawn Sand, Marty May, Lee King, and Karen Lee.
Both Lee King and Sonya Jackson will compete in the contest on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 7:00 p. m. at Bryan's House at 5840 Forest Park in Dallas.
A vote was taken among members to see if members were in favor of rescheduling the party at Sonya Jackson's house to Saturday, September 15, 2007. Members were in favor of rescheduling the Barbeque to September 15, 2007.
Guests recognized were Marjorie, Jennifer, Kay, Stephanie and Katie.
The schedule for next week was reviewed. One speaking spot is open.
Dawn Sand won the Best Table Topic. Lee King won the Best Speaker. Heather Hartman won the Best Evaluator. Mark Schroeder won the Best of the Big Three. Tifany Curtiss won the Most Enthusiasm award.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p. m.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Minutes 08/16/07
Members present were Susie Campbell, Mark Schroeder, Kim Crandall, Heather Hartman, Karen Lee, Tifany Curtiss, Lee King, Marty May, Sonya Jackson, Earl Esquejo, and Irina Shytova. Our Area 33 Governor, Amy Lopez, was also in attendance. Tonya was a guest of Irina.
Lee King won second place in the Table Topics contest. Sonya Jackson won first place in the Table Topics contest.
Marty May won second place in the Humorous Speech contest. Lee King won first place in the Humorous Speech contest.
Our Area Governor, Amy Lopez, announced the Area 33 contest would be next Saturday, August 25th at 7:00 p. m. at 5940 Forest Park. The theme would be a Night at the Movies.
Marty May is investigating an alternate location for meetings. The alternate location is Cassidy's Restaurant. The room will be no charge. The management did expect us to eat.
Sonya Jackson will host a Pampered Chef party at her house on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 4:00 p. m. Kathy Perkins will be selling Pampered Chef items. Barbecue will be served. Each member will bring a dish.
No officers meeting will be held on August 18, 2007.
The duty holders were recognized during our club contest. Our Contest Master was Susie Campbell. Our Timers were Amy Lopez and Mark Schroeder. Our Sergeant at Arms were Tifany Curtiss and Kim Crandall. Our Vote Counter was Karen Lee.
Mark Schroeder announced he had installed a members private area on our club website. We were supposed to log in with our first name underscore last name. If we forget our password, then the password can be emailed to us. An updated membership roster was already on the website in the members private area.
Heather will put each person's education progress record on the website.
The meeting location will be Ozona's next week.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p. m. on 08/16/07.
Lee King won second place in the Table Topics contest. Sonya Jackson won first place in the Table Topics contest.
Marty May won second place in the Humorous Speech contest. Lee King won first place in the Humorous Speech contest.
Our Area Governor, Amy Lopez, announced the Area 33 contest would be next Saturday, August 25th at 7:00 p. m. at 5940 Forest Park. The theme would be a Night at the Movies.
Marty May is investigating an alternate location for meetings. The alternate location is Cassidy's Restaurant. The room will be no charge. The management did expect us to eat.
Sonya Jackson will host a Pampered Chef party at her house on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 4:00 p. m. Kathy Perkins will be selling Pampered Chef items. Barbecue will be served. Each member will bring a dish.
No officers meeting will be held on August 18, 2007.
The duty holders were recognized during our club contest. Our Contest Master was Susie Campbell. Our Timers were Amy Lopez and Mark Schroeder. Our Sergeant at Arms were Tifany Curtiss and Kim Crandall. Our Vote Counter was Karen Lee.
Mark Schroeder announced he had installed a members private area on our club website. We were supposed to log in with our first name underscore last name. If we forget our password, then the password can be emailed to us. An updated membership roster was already on the website in the members private area.
Heather will put each person's education progress record on the website.
The meeting location will be Ozona's next week.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p. m. on 08/16/07.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Minutes August 9, 2007 meeting
Members in attendance were Kim Crandall, Heather Hartman, Lucy Ilustrisimo, Mark Schroeder, Earl Esquejo, Marty May, Jane Chen, Karen Lee, Susie Campbell, Dawn Sand, Tifany Curtiss and Wahid Manawi. Our guest was Jason Turnbull.
Our Most Enthusiasm ribbon went to Earl Esquejo. Lucy Ilustrisimo won the best Table Topic. Kim Crandall won the Best of the Big Three.
The club contest will be next week. The contest consists of Humorous Speech and Table Topics. Lee King and Marty May have agreed to present Humorous Speeches.
Mark Schroeder has agreed to be the contact person for Ozona's Restaurant.
Heather Hartman moved to discuss the club proxy vote. Mark Schroeder seconded the motion. A general discussion took place about the dues issue and the club proxy vote. Marty May, Kim Crandall, Karen Lee, Lee King, and Lucy Ilustrisimo voted against the issue. The decision was made to allow members to vote electronically.
The Area 33 contest is scheduled for Saturday, August 25th.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p. m.
Our Most Enthusiasm ribbon went to Earl Esquejo. Lucy Ilustrisimo won the best Table Topic. Kim Crandall won the Best of the Big Three.
The club contest will be next week. The contest consists of Humorous Speech and Table Topics. Lee King and Marty May have agreed to present Humorous Speeches.
Mark Schroeder has agreed to be the contact person for Ozona's Restaurant.
Heather Hartman moved to discuss the club proxy vote. Mark Schroeder seconded the motion. A general discussion took place about the dues issue and the club proxy vote. Marty May, Kim Crandall, Karen Lee, Lee King, and Lucy Ilustrisimo voted against the issue. The decision was made to allow members to vote electronically.
The Area 33 contest is scheduled for Saturday, August 25th.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p. m.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Minutes for Meeting 08/02/07
Members in attendance were Susie Campbell, Kurt Parten, Kim Crandall, Sonya Jackson, Marty May, Karen Lee, Kathy Perkins, Dawn Sand, Irina Shytova, Wahid Manawi, Jane Chen, and Mark Schroeder.
Guests were Jason Turnbull, Myra Phillips, Kelly Hickey, Anne Markwell, and Susan Zan.
Mark Schroeder, Vice President for Public Relations, explained the new club blog for posting club news, awards and minutes. Elena Korotkina, Dallas Singles Toastmasters Member, hosts our website for free.
The new Toast and Boast, the new District 50 newsletter, should be in everyone's inbox.
The Young Active Professionals club has a link from our website to their website. We also have a link to their website from our website.
The Humorous Speech and Table Topic contest are scheduled for August 16th. The Humorous speech is supposed to be from five to seven minutes. The Table Topics are one to two minutes. Each contestant will have the same question.
A backward meeting is scheduled for September 13th.
The Area 33 contest is scheduled for August 25th.
The District 50 Officer Luau is scheduled August 4th from 5:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. at Hillcrest Bible Church.
Awards
The Best Speaker was Wahid Manawi. Sonya Jackson was the Best Evaluator. Heather Hartman won the Best Table Topic. Susie Campbell won the best of the Big Three. Wahid Manawi received the Icebreaker award since he delivered his icebreaker speech. Susan Zan, Anne Markwell, and Kelly Hickey got the first timer ribbon for first time guests.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p. m.
Guests were Jason Turnbull, Myra Phillips, Kelly Hickey, Anne Markwell, and Susan Zan.
Mark Schroeder, Vice President for Public Relations, explained the new club blog for posting club news, awards and minutes. Elena Korotkina, Dallas Singles Toastmasters Member, hosts our website for free.
The new Toast and Boast, the new District 50 newsletter, should be in everyone's inbox.
The Young Active Professionals club has a link from our website to their website. We also have a link to their website from our website.
The Humorous Speech and Table Topic contest are scheduled for August 16th. The Humorous speech is supposed to be from five to seven minutes. The Table Topics are one to two minutes. Each contestant will have the same question.
A backward meeting is scheduled for September 13th.
The Area 33 contest is scheduled for August 25th.
The District 50 Officer Luau is scheduled August 4th from 5:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. at Hillcrest Bible Church.
Awards
The Best Speaker was Wahid Manawi. Sonya Jackson was the Best Evaluator. Heather Hartman won the Best Table Topic. Susie Campbell won the best of the Big Three. Wahid Manawi received the Icebreaker award since he delivered his icebreaker speech. Susan Zan, Anne Markwell, and Kelly Hickey got the first timer ribbon for first time guests.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p. m.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Fall Conference
On November 9 and 10th the District 50 Fall Conference will take place in Mesquite, Texas at the Hampton Inn and Suites.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Minutes from the meeting of July 26, 2007
Dallas Singles Toastmasters, Home of The Loud & The Proud had another fun meeting. Attending members were Karen Lee, Earl Esquejo, Lucy Ilustrisimo, Lee King, Kim Crandall, Marty May, Mark Schroeder, Dawn Sand, Wahid Manawi, and Tifany Curtiss.
Karen Lee was Toastmaster, and her theme was on dating. Marty May was Table Topics Master. Tifany Curtiss was General Evaluator. Lee King gave the only speech; it was an icebreaker. Tifany Curtiss won Table Topics. Karen Lee won the Best of the Big Three. Lucy Ilustrisimo won Most Enthusiasm.
Everyone sang Happy Birthday to Sonya Jackson who celebrated a birthday three days ago.
The officers' meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, 3pm, at Metro Grill on 75 and Knox / Henderson in Dallas.
Mark Schroeder and Elena Korotkina have been working diligently to update our website. It looks as though those efforts are paying off!
There were some first timers last night: Wahid Manawi took his first turn as vote counter. Dawn Sand took her first turn as grammarian. Amy Lopez, our Area Governor made her first appearance as a guest and inducted the officers.
Recorded by Marty May, acting Club Secretary.
Karen Lee was Toastmaster, and her theme was on dating. Marty May was Table Topics Master. Tifany Curtiss was General Evaluator. Lee King gave the only speech; it was an icebreaker. Tifany Curtiss won Table Topics. Karen Lee won the Best of the Big Three. Lucy Ilustrisimo won Most Enthusiasm.
Everyone sang Happy Birthday to Sonya Jackson who celebrated a birthday three days ago.
The officers' meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, 3pm, at Metro Grill on 75 and Knox / Henderson in Dallas.
Mark Schroeder and Elena Korotkina have been working diligently to update our website. It looks as though those efforts are paying off!
There were some first timers last night: Wahid Manawi took his first turn as vote counter. Dawn Sand took her first turn as grammarian. Amy Lopez, our Area Governor made her first appearance as a guest and inducted the officers.
Recorded by Marty May, acting Club Secretary.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Membership Activities Are on the Move
What a difference a couple of weeks make! In the last few weeks, we have had 5 new members join: Dawn, Wahid, Irina, Jane, and Lee, and have added around 5 new names to our guest list!
Which reminds me... Anyone interested in being a mentor, please contact Heather, our VP of Education!
Which reminds me... Anyone interested in being a mentor, please contact Heather, our VP of Education!
Welcome to our new Blog!
Welcome to the Blog of Dallas Singles Toastmasters!
Home of "The Loud and the Proud!"
Home of "The Loud and the Proud!"
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