Minutes for Meeting 2955, Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412, Thursday November 15, 2018
Congratulate Jwon Wiggins with his theme “Making Time for the Things that Matter Most!”
Business:
1. SAVE THE DATE! Holiday Party Thursday 20 December 2018, you are invited to join us in a Helmsmen Toastmasters’ style holiday celebration!
Time: 0730-0845 (during our normal meeting time)
Location: PLCC
Details: We’ll have a gift exchange (value $10 or less; can also be a re-gift) in a Table Topics format. There will be breakfast food, coffee, orange juice, water.
2. TMOD Schedule: Kelly Craft will be our TMoD when we return from Thanksgiving holiday. Please contact Kelly to take a role or give a speech.
22 Nov No Meeting – Holiday
29 Nov Kelly Craft
6 Dec Ricardo Cedeno
13 Dec Jwon Wiggins
20 Dec Holiday Party
27 Dec No Meeting – Holiday
3 Jan 19 No Meeting – Holiday
10 Jan 19 OPEN
3. Upcoming – Election of new officers for January – June 2019: If you are interested in taking an officer position, please contact one of the current club officers. See attached document for description of positions.
Roles:
Lillian Wilkinson, President, led the meeting!
Lillian Wilkinson was our Opener!
Jwon Wiggins was our Toastmaster of the Day!
Jerrick Alexander was the Wordmaster with “FOMENT” an verb meaning stir-up, arouse, incite
Lillian Wilkinson was our Grammarian!
Jerrick Alexander was our AH-Counter!
Jerrick Alexander was our timer!
Jwon Wiggins was our ballot counter!
Jwon Wiggins gave our Tip of the Day!
Jwon Wiggins was our Table Topics Master!
Table Topics Speakers were Jerrick Alexander, Kim Winborne, Lillian Wilkinson, Elizabeth Femrite.
Jwon Wiggins was our Master Evaluator!
Best Table Topics speaker was Lillian Wilkinson!!
Jwon Wiggins was our Closer!
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Reminder, you may still be on the “Hot Seat” for last minute changes. Things change often, so when you are ready to give your speech, let the TM of the Day know even if you are not scheduled. We can always fit you in! You can get credit for being Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, and Table Topics Master, Timer, and many of the other duties. During or immediately following the meeting, ask your fellow Toastmaster to provide a small evaluation in your leadership book.
Distinguished Club Program — The more we do as individuals, the more goals our Club achieves. If you go to Club Central and go to Distinguished Club Program (DCP) reports, you can view the latest status of the goals for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club
http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/ClubReport.aspx?id=00002412
Happy Speaking, Thinking, Listening and Leading,
Carl Sabath
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Elizabeth Femrite
Minutes for Meeting 2954, Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412, Thursday November 8, 2018
Congratulate Herman Raybon with his theme “Live! Laugh! Love!”
Congratulate Kim Winborne on being elected Secretary!
Congratulate Andrea Clark on being electected VP Public Relations
Business:
1. TMOD Schedule: Herman Raybon is our TMoD next week, please contact Herman and help him fill the open roles
8 Nov Herman Raybon
15 Nov OPEN
22 Nov No Meeting – Holiday
29 Nov Kelly Craft
6 Dec Ricardo Cedeno
13 Dec Jwon Wiggins
20 Dec Holiday Party
27 Dec No Meeting – Holiday
3 Jan 19 No Meeting – Holiday
10 Jan 19
2. Upcoming – Election of new officers for January – June 2019
Roles:
Lillian Wilkinson, President, led the meeting!
Andrea Clark was our Opener!
Herman Raybon was our Toastmaster of the Day!
Elizabeth Femrite was the Wordmaster with “RIANT” an adjective meaning fun, laughing
Lillian Wilkinson was our Grammarian
Lillian Wilkinson was our AH-Counter!
Andrea Clark was our timer!
Andrea Clark was our listener!
Carl Sabath was our ballot counter!
Andrea Clark gave our Tip of the Day!
Carl Sabath was our Table Topics Master!
Table Topics Speakers were Herman Raybon, Andrea Clark, Lillian Wilkinson, Elizabeth Femrite.
Elizabeth Femrite was our Master Evaluator!
Best Table Topics speaker was Andrea Clark!!
Best Table Topics evaluator was Andrea Clark
Herman Raybon Jr was our Closer!
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Reminder, you may still be on the “Hot Seat” for last minute changes. Things change often, so when you are ready to give your speech, let the TM of the Day know even if you are not scheduled. We can always fit you in! You can get credit for being Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, and Table Topics Master, Timer, and many of the other duties. During or immediately following the meeting, ask your fellow Toastmaster to provide a small evaluation in your leadership book.
Distinguished Club Program — The more we do as individuals, the more goals our Club achieves. If you go to Club Central and go to Distinguished Club Program (DCP) reports, you can view the latest status of the goals for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club
http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/ClubReport.aspx?id=00002412
Happy Speaking, Thinking, Listening and Leading,
Carl Sabath
Minutes for Meeting 2953, Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412, Thursday November 1, 2018
Congratulate Elizabeth Femrite our TMoD with her theme “Fall Is Here….So Is Time Change!”
Business:
1. We have an opportunity for You! We need to fill 2 Open club officer positions: one is the VP Public Relations and the other is the Secretary. The position descriptions are:
Vice President Public Relations: As vice president public relations, you are responsible for coordinating an active public relations and publicity program. Your job is vital to the growth and success of the club; your efforts help to attract new members.
Secretary: As secretary, you are responsible for keeping clear and accurate records of club business, including membership records and correspondence with Toastmasters International’s World Headquarters and others.
Take the opportunity to serve and contact the club President, Lillian Wilkinson, Lillian.a.wilkinson.civ@mail.mil.
2. District and Club Events
District Events – go to d27tm.org
November 3, Saturday, 9am-3pm – 600 Dulany St, Alexandria, Virginia.- Leadership Conference with speakers Sheryl Roush and Clyde Middleton
Caution-https://www.eventbrite.com/e/endless-possiblities-a-district-27-leadership-and-communication-symposium-tickets-50556891022
December 6, first TLI of the season, go to d27tm.org for more information.
3. TMOD Schedule: Herman Raybon is our TMoD next week, please contact Herman and help him fill the open roles
8 Nov Herman Raybon
15 Nov OPEN
22 Nov No Meeting – Holiday
29 Nov Kelly Craft
6 Dec Ricardo Cedeno
13 Dec Jwon Wiggins
20 Dec Holiday Party
27 Dec No Meeting – Holiday
3 Jan 19 No Meeting – Holiday
10 Jan 19
Roles:
Lillian Wilkinson, President, led the meeting!
Lillian Wilkinson was our Opener!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Toastmaster of the Day!
Carl Sabath was the Wordmaster with “EXIGUOUS” an adjective meaning scant, meager
Lillian Wilkinson was our Grammarian
Lillian Wilkinson was our AH-Counter!
Herman Raybon was our timer!
Andrea Clark was our listener!
Carl Sabath was our ballot counter!
Andrea Clark gave our Tip of the Day!
Speaker 1, Andrea Clark, “Maryland Ballot Question 2 Vote My Way”
Advanced Communications Manual: Technical Presentations
Project 2, The Proposal
Evaluated by Herman Raybon
Lillian Wilkinson was our Table Topics Master!
Table Topics Speakers were Herman Raybon, Carl Sabath, Elizabeth Femrite and Jerrick Alexander
Carl Sabath was our Master Evaluator!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Closer!
Best Table Topics speaker was a tie between Carl Sabath and Jerrick Alexandre!!
Best Speaker was Andrea Clark!
Best Evaluator was Herman Raybon!
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Reminder, you may still be on the “Hot Seat” for last minute changes. Things change often, so when you are ready to give your speech, let the TM of the Day know even if you are not scheduled. We can always fit you in! You can get credit for being Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, and Table Topics Master, Timer, and many of the other duties. During or immediately following the meeting, ask your fellow Toastmaster to provide a small evaluation in your leadership book.
Distinguished Club Program — The more we do as individuals, the more goals our Club achieves. If you go to Club Central and go to Distinguished Club Program (DCP) reports, you can view the latest status of the goals for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club
http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/ClubReport.aspx?id=00002412
Happy Speaking, Thinking, Listening and Leading,
Carl Sabath
Minutes for Meeting 2952, Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412, Thursday October 25, 2018
Congratulate Elizabeth Femrite our TMoD with her theme “To Manage or To Lead!”
Business:
1. We have an opportunity for You! We need to fill 2 Open club officer positions: one is the VP Public Relations and the other is the Secretary. The position descriptions are:
Vice President Public Relations: As vice president public relations, you are responsible for coordinating an active public relations and publicity program. Your job is vital to the growth and success of the club; your efforts help to attract new members.
Secretary: As secretary, you are responsible for keeping clear and accurate records of club business, including membership records and correspondence with Toastmasters International’s World Headquarters and others.
Take the opportunity to serve and contact the club President, Lillian Wilkinson, Lillian.a.wilkinson.civ@mail.mil.
2. Tentatively scheduled Helmsmen Club 61st Anniversary and OPEN HOUSE to be held on 8 Nov 18 at 7:30am. More to follow.
3. TMOD Schedule: Bert Romero is our TMoD next week, please contact Bert and help him fill the open roles by contacting Bert (o) 703-695-3443 jose.h.romero6.ctr@mail.mil or panacolusa@yahoo.com
1 Nov Bert Romero
15 Nov OPEN
22 Nov No Meeting – Holiday
29 Nov Kelly Craft
6 Dec Ricardo Cedeno
13 Dec Jwon Wiggins
20 Dec Holiday Party
27 Dec No Meeting – Holiday
3 Jan 19 No Meeting – Holiday
Roles:
Lillian Wilkinson was our Presiding Officers!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Opener!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Toastmaster of the Day!
Carl Sabath was the Wordmaster with “Emulous” to mean imitative; desirous of rivals!
Lillian Wilkinson was our Grammarian
Lillian Wilkinson was our AH-Counter!
Carl Sabath was our timer!
Lillian Wilkinson was our listener!
Carl Sabath was our ballot counter!
Elizabeth Femrite gave our Tip of the Day!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Table Topics Master!
Kelly Craft was our Master Evaluator!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Closer!
Best Table Topics speaker was Andrea Clark!!
Best Evaluator for Table Topics was Andrea Clark!!
Happy Speaking!!
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Reminder, you may still be on the “Hot Seat” for last minute changes. Things change often, so when you are ready to give your speech, let the TM of the Day know even if you are not scheduled. We can always fit you in! You can get credit for being Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, and Table Topics Master, Timer, and many of the other duties. During or immediately following the meeting, ask your fellow Toastmaster to provide a small evaluation in your leadership book.
Distinguished Club Program — The more we do as individuals, the more goals our Club achieves. If you go to Club Central and go to Distinguished Club Program (DCP) reports, you can view the latest status of the goals for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club
http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/ClubReport.aspx?id=00002412
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Elizabeth Femrite
Minutes for Meeting 2951, Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412, Thursday October 18, 2018
Congratulate Andrea Clark our TMoD with her theme “Artificial Intelligence!”
Business:
1. The Helmsmen Toastmaster blub is hosting a breakfast to celebrate Helmsmen 61st Anniversary Open House which will be held in Fresh Market November 8, 2018 0730-0830. The breakfast is open to members and guests. More information will be forthcoming.
2. We have 2 club officer roles vacant. One is the VP Public Relations and the other is the Secretary. Listed below are the responsibilities for each position. Take the opportunity to serve and contact the club President, Lillian Wilkinson, Lillian.a.wilkinson.civ@mail.mil.
–Vice President Public Relations
As vice president public relations, you are responsible for coordinating an active public relations and publicity program. Your job is vital to the growth and success of the club; your efforts help to attract new members.
–Secretary
As secretary, you are responsible for keeping clear and accurate records of club business, including membership records and correspondence with Toastmasters International’s World Headquarters and others.
3. TMOD Schedule: Please confirm with Elizabeth Femrite Helmsmen Club VP-Education (Elizabeth.m.femrite.civ@mail.mil 571-256-8674)
25 Oct Elizabeth Femrite
1 Nov Bert Romero
8 Nov Herman Raybon
15 Nov OPEN
22 Nov No Meeting – Holiday
29 Nov Kelly Craft
6 Dec Ricardo Cedeno
13 Dec Jwon Wiggins
20 Dec Holiday Party
27 Dec No Meeting – Holiday
3 Jan 19 No Meeting – Holiday
Roles:
Lillian Wilkinson was our Presiding Officers!
Kelly Craft was our Opener!
Andrea Clark was our Toastmaster of the Day!
Andrea Clark was the Wordmaster with “Neophyte” to mean A new convert to a principle or group!
Herman Raybon, Jr. was our Grammarian
Herman Raybon, Jr. was our AH-Counter!
Kim Winborne was our timer!
Lillian Wilkinson was our listener!
Lillian Wilkinson was our ballot counter!
Andrea Clark Smith gave our Tip of the Day!
Andrea Clark was our Table Topics Master!
Lillian Wilkinson was our Master Evaluator!
Andrea Clark was our Closer!
Congratulate Elizabeth Femrite Speaker 1, with her speech “Youth of Today: Will They Make a Difference?”, Advanced Communication Manual, Speaking to Inform. Evaluated by Carl Sabath.
Best Speaker was Elizabeth Femrite!!
Best Evaluator was Carl Sabath!!
Best Table Topics speaker was a Tie, Kim Winborne and Jerrick Alexander!!
Happy Speaking!!
__________________________________________________________________________
Reminder, you may still be on the “Hot Seat” for last minute changes. Things change often, so when you are ready to give your speech, let the TM of the Day know even if you are not scheduled. We can always fit you in! You can get credit for being Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, and Table Topics Master, Timer, and many of the other duties. During or immediately following the meeting, ask your fellow Toastmaster to provide a small evaluation in your leadership book.
Distinguished Club Program — The more we do as individuals, the more goals our Club achieves. If you go to Club Central and go to Distinguished Club Program (DCP) reports, you can view the latest status of the goals for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club
http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/ClubReport.aspx?id=00002412
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Elizabeth Femrite
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Minutes for Meeting 2950, Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412, Thursday, October 11, 2018
Congratulations Carl Sabath with his theme “Grab Bag!
(Attached the Club President’s Distinguished Club Letter again) Congratulations all!
Note events coming up!
Business:
1. TMoD for next week, October 18th is Andrea Clark.
2. Upcoming Events:
District Events – go to d27tm.org — also 2 events coming up this Saturday and in November.
October 13, President’s Lunch at Central Arlington Library, 12noon-3:30pm, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brenda-lawrence-district-27-director-17790214843
Club Event
Demo Meeting – Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 1330 – 1430, Pentagon room 5B143. Please let our club President and VP-E know if you would like to participate.
District Event
November 3, Saturday, 9am-3pm – 600 Dulany St,Alexandria, Virginia.- Leadership Conference with speakers Sheryl Roush and Clyde Middleton
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/endless-possiblities-a-district-27-leadership-and-communication-symposium-tickets-50556891022
Club Event
Anniversary Event – Open House Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, November 8, 2018, 0730 – 0845 (Fresh Kitchens).
District Event
District Event
May 3rd/4th, 2019 – District 27 TM Spring Conference
3. TMOD Schedule: Please confirm Elizabeth Femrite, Helmsmen Club VP-Education:
25 Oct Kim Winborne
1 Nov TBD
8 Nov Herman Raybon
15 Nov TBD
22 Nov No Meeting – Thanksgiving
29 Nov Kelly Craft
6 Dec Ricardo Cedeno
13 Dec Jwon Wiggins
20 Dec Holiday Party
27 Dec No Meeting – Christmas
3 Jan No Meeting – New Years
4. Please let us know how you can assist with membership – help place flyers in offices where they are permitted and let us know of other potential membership opportunities
5. Lillian Wilkinson asked everyone to look at their progression as well as the Distinguished Club Plan goals to show how their progress is necessary to move us toward another year of being a President’s Distinguished Club
Goals -1. Obtain 2 CC’s
2. Obtain 2 more CC’s
3. Obtain 1 ACB, ACS or ACG
4. Obtain another ACB, ACS or ACG
5. Obtain 1 leadership award – CL, ALB, ALS, DTM
6. Obtain 1 more CL, ALB, ALS, DTM
P1. Obtain 4 Level 1 Award
P2. Obtain 2 Level 2’s
P3. Obtain 2 more Level 2’s
P4. Obtain 2 Level 3’s
P5. Obtain 1 Level 4
P6. Obtain 1 Level 5
7. Obtain 4 new members
8. Obtain 4 more new members
9. Have Officers complete TLI in both Summer and Winter sessions
10. Submit Dues and New Officer Lists on time
8. Helmsmen Toastmasters Club received congratulations from Toastmasters International for achieving President’s Distinguished Club designation for the 2017-2018 program year! President’s Distinguished ribbon will be presented to the Club President at the next available opportunity. Congratulatory letter is attached.
9. Speaker/Role Sign-up – Just a reminder to fill out the signup sheet that goes around during the meeting for roles at future meetings. Please let our VP-E, Elizabeth Femrite know when you wish to give your next speech.
You can also send our VP-Education an email indicating when you want to perform a specific role or when you are on leave…try to plan ahead. This helps the TM of the Day plan for the meeting.
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Roles today were as follows:
Presiding Officer – Jerrick Alexander, Sgt at Arms
TM of the Day – Carl Sabath – “Grab Bag”
Opening – Carl Sabath
Word of the Day- Jerrick Alexander – “LACONIC”, an adjective meaning short, brief, terse with language.
Grammarian – Carl Sabath
Ah Counter – Carl Sabath
Timer – Jerrick Alexander
Ballot Counter – Jerrick Alexander
Tip of the Day – Kelly Craft
Listener – Jerrick Alexander
Speaker – Kelly Craft, “Words Have Meaning”
Pathways, Level 1, Speech 2
Evaluated by Jerrick Alexander
Table Topics Master – Andrea Clark
Table Topics Speakers – Carl Sabath, Jerrick Alexander, Kelly Craft, Andrea Clark
Master Evaluator – Carl Sabath
Closing — Carl Sabath
Best Speaker -Kelly Craft
Best Table Topics Speaker – Jerrick Alexander
Best Evaluator – Jerrick Alexander
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Reminder, you may still be on the “Hot Seat” for last minute changes. Things change often, so when you are ready to give your speech, let the TM of the Day know even if you are not scheduled. We can always fit you in! You can get credit for being Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, and Table Topics Master, Timer, and many of the other duties. During or immediately following the meeting, ask your fellow Toastmaster to provide a small evaluation in your leadership book.
Distinguished Club Program – The more we do as individuals, the more goals our Club achieves. If you go to Club Central and go to Distinguished Club Program (DCP) reports, you can view the latest status of the goals for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club
http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/ClubReport.aspx?id=00002412
Happy Speaking!!
Carl Sabath for
Angela Vines-Crosson, Secretary
Minutes for Meeting 2949, Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 2412, Thursday October 4, 2018
Congratulate Lillian Wilkinson our TMoD with her theme “Anniversaries”
Business:
1. Demonstration meeting (T) October 23, 2018. More to follow.
2. Helmsmen 61st Anniversary Event November 8, 2018! Helmsmen is hosting a breakfast Open House to celebrate 61 years as a Toastmasters club! More to follow.
3. TMOD Schedule: Please provide theme and brief bio to Elizabeth Femrite , Helmsmen Club VP-Education:
Date / TMoD
18 Oct Andrea Clark
25 Oct Elizabeth Femrite
1 Nov OPEN
8 Nov Herman Raybon
15 Nov TBD
22 Nov No Meeting – Thanksgiving
29 Nov Kelly Craft
6 Dec Ricardo Cedeno
13 Dec Jwon Wiggins
20 Dec Holiday Party
27 Dec No Meeting – Christmas
3 Jan No Meeting – New Years
Roles:
Herman Raybon, Jr. was our Elizabeth Femrite!
Lillian Wilkinson was our Opener!
Lillian Wilkinson was our Toastmaster!
Kelly Craft was the Word Master with “Bright-Line” to mean a clear line or point where one thing is distinguished from another; a line of demarcation!
Herman Raybon, Jr. was our Grammarian
Herman Raybon, Jr. was our AH-Counter!
Elizabeth Femrite / Herman Raybon, Jr. was our timer!
Elizabeth Femrite was our listener!
Herman Raybon, Jr. gave our Tip of the Day!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Ballot Counter!
Elizabeth Femrite was our Table Topics Master!
Herman Raybon, Jr. was our Master Evaluator!
Herman Raybon, Jr. was our Closer!
Best Table Topics speaker was Andrea Clark!!
Happy Speaking!!
__________________________________________________________________________
Reminder, you may still be on the “Hot Seat” for last minute changes. Things change often, so when you are ready to give your speech, let the TM of the Day know even if you are not scheduled. We can always fit you in! You can get credit for being Toastmaster of the Day, Evaluator, and Table Topics Master, Timer, and many of the other duties. During or immediately following the meeting, ask your fellow Toastmaster to provide a small evaluation in your leadership book.
Distinguished Club Program — The more we do as individuals, the more goals our Club achieves. If you go to Club Central and go to Distinguished Club Program (DCP) reports, you can view the latest status of the goals for Helmsmen Toastmasters Club
http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/ClubReport.aspx?id=00002412
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Elizabeth Femrite
