Subject: Minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3017, Thursday
26 March 2020
Madam President,
Fellow Helmsmen,
Please see below the minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting
3017, Thursday, March 26, 2020.
Congratulate our TMOD, Andrea Clark
With the theme, “The Art of Science!”
Guests: None
Club Business:
1. In lieu of the current health situation, we will conduct TM meetings
online. Invite! Invite!
2. The Area 11 Contest is scheduled to be held 2 April 2020. The contest
will be held online using the “Go to Meeting” app. Kim Winborne will send
out more information by Friday, 27 March 2020.
3. Club Status Report: Not Reported.
Meeting Roles:
Presiding Officer — Lillian Wilkinson
Opening — Forte Ward
Toastmaster of the Day — Andrea Clark
Word of the Day — Elizabeth Femrite
Ah Counter — Carl Sabath
Grammarian — Royce Edington
Ballot Counter — Aundrea Veney
Listener — Aundrea Veney
Timer — Forte Ward
TIP of the DAY — Herman Raybon
Table Topics Master — Andrea Clark
Master Evaluator — Lillian Wilkinson
Closing — Herman Raybon
SPEAKER 1: Aundrea Veney, “Superheroes”, Pathways, Project 1, Level III,
Developing Communications Plan
Speech Evaluator: Kim Winborne
Table Topics Speakers: Carl Sabath, Herman Raybon, Royce Edington,
Elizabeth Femrite
Voted the Best Speaker: Aundrea Veney
Voted the Best Table Topics Speaker: Royce Edington
Voted Best Evaluator: Kim Winborne
TMOD Schedule 2020
**Be prepared to participate; fill a role.
***Contact Elizabeth Femrite for future TMOD opportunities!
elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil
2 Apr Forte Ward
9 Apr Craig Strong
16 Apr Andrea Clark
23 Apr Elizabeth Femrite
It’s a Great Day to be a Helmsmen Toastmaster! Happy Speaking!
VR,
Andrea Clark
Secretary, Helmsmen Toastmasters
Club: 2412, Area 11, Division A, District 27
2020-03-19 Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3016 Minutes
Madam President,
Fellow Helmsmen,
Please see below the minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3016, Thursday 19 March 2020.
Congratulate our TMOD, Elizabeth Femrite
With the theme, “Go With The Flow”
Congratulations to Helmsmen for conducting its first online Toastmaster’s meeting! Thanks to Aundrea Veney for introducing “Zoom” conferencing to us!
Guests: None
Club Business:
1. In lieu of the current health situation, we will conduct TM meetings online. Invite! Invite!
2. The Area 11 Contest is tentatively scheduled to be held 2 April 2020. The contest will be held online using the “Go to Meeting” app. Kim Winborne will send out more information soon concerning the contest.
3. Club Dues: March is dues month. We ask that you please pay your $50 ($45 to Toastmasters International and $5 to Helmsmen club for ribbons, ballot sheets, etc.) by the end of March, even though TM International has extended the deadline to end of month April. Treasurer Carl Sabath will contact those 7 persons who have not paid. Helmsmen did meet its goal of “on time” payment due to those who have already paid.
4. Club Status Report: We are on track to get Distinguished Club, but let’s strive to by the end of July 2020 to be a Select Distinguished Club.
SPEAKER 1: Lillian Wilkinson, “The Answer”, Advanced Communications Series, Humorous Speaking Manual
Speech Evaluator: Herman Raybon
SPEAKER 2: N/A
Meeting Roles:
Presiding Officer- Lillian Wilkinson
Opening- Elizabeth Femrite
Toastmaster of the Day- Elizabeth Femrite
Ah Counter- Andrea Clark
Grammarian- Andrea Clark
Timer- Carl Sabath
Listener- Aundrea Veney
Ballot Counter- Carl Sabath
Word of the Day- Carl Sabath (“lethologica”)
Tip of the Day- Kim Winborne
Table Topics Master- Andrea Clark
Master Evaluator- Kim Winborne
Closer- Elizabeth Femrite
Table Topics Speakers: Herman Raybon, Kim Winborne, Aundrea Veney, Carl Sabath
Voted the Best Speaker: Lillian Wilkinson
Voted the Best Table Topics Speaker: Kim Winborne
Voted Best Evaluator: Herman Raybon
TMOD Schedule 2020
**Be prepared to participate; fill a role.
***Contact Elizabeth Femrite for future TMOD opportunities! elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil
26 Mar Andrea Clark
2 Apr Aundrea Veney
9 Apr Craig Strong
16 Apr Andrea Clark
23 Apr Elizabeth Femrite
It’s a Great Day to be a Helmsmen Toastmaster! Happy Speaking!
VR,
Andrea Clark
Secretary, Helmsmen Toastmasters
Club: 2412, Area 11, Division A, District 27
Madam President,
Fellow Helmsmen,
Please see below the minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3015, Thursday 12 March 2020.
Congratulate our TMOD, Bert Romero
With the theme, “The Goodness of Toastmasters”
Guests: None
Club Business:
1. In lieu of the current health situation, we are suspending handshakes when coming to the lectern. Fist/Elbow bunts can be done.
2. Helmsmen is sponsoring March Madness for the entire month of March. Invite, Invite!
3. Sign up for the role you wish to fill in upcoming Helmsmen TM meetings.
4. Club Status Report: We are on track to get Distinguished Club, but let’s strive to by the end of July 2020 to be a Select Distinguished Club.
5. The Area 11 Contest is on March 19th, 5:15 p.m., Pentagon first floor food court by the ramp near the Dunkin Donuts. We are asking Helmsmen to come out and support this contest.
6. Club Dues: March is dues month. Please pay your $50 ($45 to Toastmasters International and $5 to Helmsmen club for ribbons, ballot sheets, etc.) by the end of March. You may give your dues in cash or check to Lillian Wilkinson at a meeting or contact Elizabeth Femrite or Herman Raybon, Jr. to collect outside meeting times.
SPEAKER 1: Elizabeth Femrite, “The Goodness of Toastmasters in My Life” (Impromptu Speech)
Speech Evaluator: N/A
SPEAKER 2: Herman Raybon, “The Goodness of Toastmasters in My Life” (Impromptu Speech)
Speech Evaluator: N/A
SPEAKER 3: Andrea Clark, “The Goodness of Toastmasters in My Life” (Impromptu Speech)
Speech Evaluator: N/A
SPEAKER 4: Kim Winborne, “The Goodness of Toastmasters in My Life” (Impromptu Speech)
Speech Evaluator: N/A
SPEAKER 5: Lillian Wilkinson, “The Goodness of Toastmasters in My Life” (Impromptu Speech)
Speech Evaluator: N/A
Meeting Roles:
Presiding Officer- Lillian Wilkinson
Opening- Bert Romero
Toastmaster of the Day- Bert Romero
Ah Counter- Andrea Clark
Grammarian- Andrea Clark
Timer- Bert Romero
Listener- Herman Raybon
Ballot Counter- N/A
Word of the Day- Andrea Clark (“ebullient”)
Tip of the Day- N/A
Table Topics Master- N/A
Master Evaluator- N/A
Closer- Bert Romero
Table Topics Speakers: N/A
Voted the Best Speaker: N/A
Voted the Best Table Topics Speaker: N/A
Voted Best Evaluator: N/A
TMOD Schedule 2020
**Be prepared to participate; fill a role.
***Contact Elizabeth Femrite for future TMOD opportunities! elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil
19 Mar Forte Ward
26 Mar Elizabeth Femrite
2 Apr Aundrea Veney
9 Apr Craig Strong
16 Apr Andrea Clark
23 Apr Elizabeth Femrite
It’s a Great Day to be a Helmsmen Toastmaster! Happy Speaking!
VR,
Andrea Clark
Secretary, Helmsmen Toastmasters
Club: 2412, Area 11, Division A, District 27
Madam President,
Fellow Helmsmen,
Please see below the minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3014, Thursday, 5 March 2020.
Congratulate our TMOD, Kim Winborne
With the theme, “Daylight Saving Time!”
Guests: None
Club Business:
1. Yesterday was the 63rd anniversary of Helmsmen Toastmasters, which was founded 4 March 1957. Happy Birthday, Helmsmen!
2. Helmsmen is sponsoring March Madness for the entire month of March. Invite, Invite!
3. Club Status Report: The online status is not yet updated. We are on track to get Distinguished Club, but let’s strive to by the end of July 2020 to be a Select Distinguished Club.
4. The Area 11 Contest is on March 19th, 5:15 p.m., Pentagon first floor food court by the ramp near the Dunkin Donuts. We are asking Helmsmen to come out and support this contest. The model speaker will be from another club, and the word is out that club will bring guests. So Helmsmen, show up!
5. Club Dues: March is dues month. Please pay your $50 ($45 to Toastmasters International and $5 to Helmsmen club for ribbons, ballot sheets, etc.) by the end of March. You may give your dues in cash or check to Lillian Wilkinson the club President at a meeting or contact Elizabeth Femrite or Herman Raybon, Jr. to collect outside meeting times.
SPEAKER 1: Aundrea Veney, “Speak Up” (Speech 2)
Speech Evaluator: Andrea Clark
Meeting Roles:
Presiding Officer- Lillian Wilkinson
Opening- Forte Ward
Toastmaster of the Day- Kim Winborne
Ah Counter- Andrea Clark
Grammarian- Andrea Clark
Timer- Forte Ward
Listener- Lillian Wilkinson
Ballot Counter- Lillian Wilkinson
Word of the Day- Andrea Clark (“ebullient”)
Tip of the Day- Andrea Clark
Table Topics Master- Forte Ward
Master Evaluator- Lillian Wilkinson
Closer- Kim Winborne
Table Topics Speakers: Kim Winborne and Lillian Wilkinson
Voted the Best Speaker: Aundrea Veney
Voted the Best Table Topics Speaker: Lillian Wilkinson
Voted Best Evaluator: Andrea Clark
TMOD Schedule 2020
**Be prepared to participate; fill a role.
***Contact Elizabeth Femrite for future TMOD opportunities! elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil
12 Mar Bert Romero
19 Mar Forte Ward
26 Mar Elizabeth Femrite
2 Apr Aundrea Veney
9 Apr Craig Strong
16 Apr Andrea Clark
23 Apr Elizabeth Femrite
It’s a Great Day to be a Helmsmen Toastmaster! Happy Speaking!
VR,
Andrea Clark
Secretary, Helmsmen Toastmasters
Club: 2412, Area 11, Division A, District 27
Madam President,
Fellow Helmsmen and Guests,
Please see below the minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3013, Thursday 27 February 2020.
Congratulate our Contest Master, Elizabeth Femrite
For administering a successful Evaluation Contest.
Guests: Aveary Hall and Katherine Leggiero
Club Business:
1. March 19th is the Area 11 Contest. Today’s First Place Winner will advance to the Area Contest on March 19th, 5:15 p.m., Pentagon first floor food court by the ramp near the Dunkin Donuts. Second and Third Place Winners are runners up for the area contest if the First Place Winner cannot participate. All, come to the contest and support! POC: Kim Winborne
2. Members are urged to participate in other area contests as well, e.g., being a contest master or a judge.
3. Club Goals: Helmsmen completed two level-one goals (not yet reflected in the online Club Status report).
MODEL SPEAKER : Herman Raybon, “Public Speaking 101”
CONTESTANTS (Speech Evaluators listed in the order of the evaluation):
1. Craig Strong
2. Forte Ward
3. Andrea Clark
Meeting Roles:
Presiding Officer- Lillian Wilkinson
Opening- Elizabeth Femrite
Contest Master- Elizabeth Femrite
Timer- Kim Winborne, Aveary Hall
Ballot Counter- Elizabeth Femrite
Chief Judge- Bert Romero
Sergeant-At-Arms- Bert Romero
Judges- Lillian Wilkinson, Elizabeth Femrite, Herman Raybon
Closer- Bert Romero
Winners of the Evaluation Contest:
1st Place: Craig Hall
2nd Place: Andrea Clark
3rd Place: Forte Ward
TMOD Schedule 2020
**Be prepared to participate; fill a role.
***Contact Elizabeth Femrite for future TMOD opportunities! elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil
5 Mar Aundrea Veney
12 Mar Bert Romero
19 Mar Kim Winborne
26 Mar Elizabeth Femrite
2 Apr Forte Ward
9 Apr Craig Strong
16 Apr Andrea Clark
23 Apr Elizabeth Femrite
It’s a Great Day to be a Helmsmen Toastmaster! Happy Speaking!
VR,
Andrea Clark
Secretary, Helmsmen Toastmasters
Club: 2412, Area 11, Division A, District 27
Madam President,
Fellow Helmsmen,
Please see below the minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3012, Thursday 20 February 2020.
Congratulate our TMOD, Andrea Clark
With the theme, “Legacy!”
Guest: Aveary Hall
Club Business:
1. The Executive Committee met 19 February and decided to host a “March Madness” campaign. Guests who attend March meetings will receive give-a-ways based upon the number of meetings that they attend in March. Coupons with the information were given to members to hand out. An electronic version is available if more coupons are needed. Give-a-ways: 1st MTG: Candy. 2nd: TM Lanyard. 3rd/4th: Gift Card or TM Items/ paraphernalia, e.g., books, license plates, food
2. Members should receive an email from Treasurer Carl Sabath. Semi-annual dues are due by 3/31/2020. Dues are $50.
3. The spring contest is 27 Feb (speeches and evaluations). You may enter one or both contests. Notify Elizabeth Femrite ASAP but NLT February 24, 2020.
SPEAKER 1: Lillian Wilkinson, “Countering Catastrophic Consequences”
Speech Evaluator: Forte Ward
SPEAKER 2: N/A
Meeting Roles:
Presiding Officer- Lillian Wilkinson
Opening- Forte Ward
Toastmaster of the Day- Andrea Clark
Ah Counter- Aveary Hall
Grammarian- Forte Ward
Timer- Kim Winborne
Listener- Kim Winborne
Ballot Counter- Lillian Wilkinson
Word of the Day- Forte Ward (“laconic”)
Tip of the Day- Forte Ward
Table Topics Master- Bert Romero
Master Evaluator- Forte Ward
Closer- Andrea Clark
Table Topics Speakers: Andrea Clark, Aveary Hall, and Kim Winborne
Voted the Best Speaker: Lillian Wilkinson
Voted the Best Table Topics Speaker: Aveary Hall
Voted Best Evaluator: Forte Ward
TMOD Schedule 2020
**Be prepared to participate; fill a role.
***Contact Elizabeth Femrite for future TMOD opportunities! elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil
27 Feb Elizabeth Femrite
5 Mar Aundrea Veney
12 Mar Bert Romero
19 Mar Kim Winborne
26 Mar Elizabeth Femrite
2 Apr Forte Ward
9 Apr Craig Strong
16 Apr Andrea Clark
23 Apr Elizabeth Femrite
It’s a Great Day to be a Helmsmen Toastmaster! Happy Speaking!
VR,
Andrea Clark
Secretary, Helmsmen Toastmasters
Club: 2412, Area 11, Division A, District 27
Fellow Helmsmen,
Please see below the minutes for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412 Meeting 3011, Thursday 13 February 2020.
Congratulate our TMOD, Herman Raybon
With the theme, “Valentine’s Day Ideas!”
Guest: None
Club Business:
1. The spring contest is 27 Feb (speeches and evaluations). You may enter one or both contests. Notify Elizabeth Femrite ASAP but NLT February 24, 2020.
2. Reminder of Distinguish Club Goals
3. POC for potential club visitors: Herman Raybon and Elizabeth Femrite
4. Meeting Duration Change.
– Madame President initiated a discussion to shorten meeting duration from 1:45 minutes to 1 hour. Members’ input/opinions were solicited and received. A quorum was acknowledged; all officers except one was present. The motion was made, then seconded to shorten the meeting duration from 1:45 minutes to 1 hour starting 20 February 2020. The vote was taken. The outcome is to have Helmsmen Toastmasters meetings from 7:30 am to 8:30 am starting 20 February. There is no change to the day of the week for the meetings (Thursday).
SPEAKER 1: Kim Winborne, “The Life of KimmyWin” (5-7 min)
Speech Evaluator: Bert Romero
SPEAKER 2: Andrea Clark, “Who Am I”, Pathways Icebreaker (4-6 min)
Speech Evaluator: Elizabeth Femrite
Meeting Roles:
Presiding Officer- Lillian Wilkinson
Opening- Herman Raybon
Toastmaster of the Day- Herman Raybon
Word of the Day- Lillian Wilkinson (“convivial”)
Ah Counter- Bert Romero
Grammarian- Bert Romero
Timer- Craig Strong
Listener- Bert Romero
Ballot Counter- Lillian Wilkinson
Tip of the Day- Forte Ward
Table Topics Master- Andrea Clark
Master Evaluator- Forte Ward
Closer- Herman Raybon
Voted the Best Speaker: Tie – Kim Winborne and Andrea Clark
Voted the Best Table Topics Speaker: Craig Strong
Voted Best Evaluator: Elizabeth Femrite
TMOD Schedule 2020
**Be prepared to participate; fill a role.
***Contact Elizabeth Femrite for future TMOD opportunities! elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil
20 Feb Andrea Clark
27 Feb Elizabeth Femrite
5 Mar Aundrea Veney
12 Mar Bert Romero
19 Mar Kim Winborne
26 Mar Elizabeth Femrite
2 Apr Forte Ward
9 Apr Craig Strong
16 Apr Andrea Clark
23 Apr Elizabeth Femrite
It’s a Great Day to be a Helmsmen Toastmaster! Happy Speaking!
VR,
Andrea Clark
Secretary, Helmsmen Toastmasters
Club: 2412, Area 11, Division A, District 27
