Cheshire Toastmasters Club #8762
Wednesday July 7th, 2010
Attendance: Mike Sullivan, Sharon roth, Sandy Distefan, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Balvin Stuart, Richard frantz Sr, Richard Franbtz Jr, Kriss Sullivan, Natacha Keretejze.
Business Meeting
Proposal to have speeches and table topics at the Picnic on July 21st 2010. Moved Kriss Sullivan. Passed.
Announcement of TLI schedule; Sharon Roth attending and willing to carpool
Announcement: Cheshire made Distinguished club for 2009-2010.
Mentor Report: 20 paid memebrs, 16 in mentor program as either mentor or mentee.
Cheshire has been movedf to Division D during the realignment. Our Area Governor is Prend Ketta, who will be attendign the picnic.
Next board meeting: 7/12/10 at 7:15PM at Chamber of Commerce Boardroom.
Word of the Day: Autonomous
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Attendees: Beth Caldwell, Sandra Distefano, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Natacha Kerelejza, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Klevian Postol, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan
Acting President: Tracy Mariano reminded us that the position of Secretary is currently Open.
Tracy Mariano was our Toastmaster.
Rose Rita Riccitelli gave us an invocation about "Our Deepest Fear."
Kriss Sullivan offered the word, "Cognizance" which means knowledge or awareness.
Richard Frantz, Sr. was our Timer and did an excellent job.
Sandy Distefano served as our Ah Counter.
Speeches
Beth Caldwell presented her Icebreaker speech titled, "My Dad.
Klevian Postol presented his Project #2 speech called, "Safer Vehicles."
Kriss Sullivan presented his manual speech called, "A Story That Doesnt End" with the help of Dick Mead.
Rose Rita Riccitelli gave an advanced manual speech called, "Have I Got A Deal For You."
Dick Mead gave a manual speech called, "Help Me, Im Shrinking."
Richard Frantz, Jr. gave a manual speech called, "Make The Jump."
Mike Sullivan gave a manual speech called, "The Sicilian Connection. "
Richard Frantz, Sr. was our General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, and Ah Counter.
Speech Evaluators who delivered written evaluations: Rose Rita Riccitelli, Dick Mead, Sharon Roth, Richard Frantz, Jr., Natacha Kerelejza, and Richard Frantz, Sr.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 16th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library large room. Theme will be "Graduation," which includes New Beginnings, Setting Goals, etc. Members should email Tracy if they want to do a manual speech. Refreshments will be served. Please bring snacks, juice/soda.
Next Board Meeting: Monday, June 7th at 7:15 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. All members are welcome to attend.
Reminder: Picnic July 21st at Mike Sullivans. Mike will a bring sign up sheet next time for people to write down what they will bring so that we wont have 14 desserts or 14 bottles of wine. (Not that that would be a bad thing J)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Attendees: Beth Caldwell, Sandra Distefano, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Carlos Perez, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Caryn Vincent. Guests: Jerry Aiyathurai, Balvin.
Acting President: Tracy Mariano introduced Richard Frantz, Jr., who delivered the Nominating Committee report. Members voted to accept the slate unanimously. The new officers will serve from July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2011. President: Dick Mead, Vice President of Education: Sharon Roth, Vice President of Membership: Caryn Vincent, Vice President of Public Relations: Tom Raducha, Secretary: Open, Treasurer: Mike Sullivan, Sergeant-at-Arms: Kriss Sullivan. Richard announced that due to Club realignment, our club will be part of Area D after July 1, 2010. Area D is composed of clubs in Waterbury, New Haven, Torrington, Shelton, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport. We welcome Sandy Distefano who paid her dues at tonights meeting.
Richard Frantz, Jr. was our Toastmaster. Jerry Aiyathurai gave us an invocation about springtime.
Beth Caldwell offered the word, "Ostentatious," which means showy.
Klevian Postol was our Timer (his first time) and did an excellent job.
Tracy Mariano served as our Ah Counter.
Sharon Roth presented an advanced manual speech titled, "Dantes Inferno." . Jerry Aiyathurai presented his International contest speech called, "When Gazelles Leap."
Dick Mead gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "The Audience." Richard Frantz, Sr. was the Table Topics Master asking members and guests to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech on an item from this weeks news. All meeting attendees were given the opportunity to speak and all participated.
Mike Sullivan was our General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, Ah Counter and Speech Evaluators: Tom Raducha, and Caryn Vincent.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 2nd at 7:15 pm at Chamber of Commerce Board Room at 195 South Main Street (corner of Cornwall). We will have a Speechathon. Members should email Tracy if they want to do a manual speech.
Next Board Meeting: Monday, June 7th at 7:15 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. All members are welcome to attend.
April 21, 2010
Attendees: Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Caryn Vincent
Guests: Natacha Kerelzige, Balvin Wright
Vice President of Membership, Dick Mead conducted the business meeting. Wes Clark has resigned as the President of our club. Tracy Mariano will be the Acting President until July 1st. The Nominating Committee, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr. will present the nominations and members will vote on new Club Officers in June.
Vice President of Public Relations, Tom Raducha gave us information about joining the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. He has spoken to the Chamber President, Sheldon Dill who told him there are 400 individual members. A directory is published every nine months. Non-profit organizations dues are $130. The topic was tabled and members will vote at our next meeting.
Joe Smith was an excellent Toastmaster.
Dick Mead shared an invocation about "The One You Feed."
Debbie Mitchell was the Jokemaster.
Tom Raducha offered the word, "Contingent," which means dependent on something uncertain or a group of people with a common purpose.
Gretchen Sherman timed the speeches.
Klevian Postol presented his Icebreaker speech. Richard Frantz, Sr. gave a speech about Connecticut drivers bad habits. Caryn Vincent presented a speech from the Professional Speaker Manual about having a positive attitude.
Kriss Sullivan gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "Ten Tips to Finding Your Style." Tom Raducha was the Table Topics master and gave people a chance to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech by talking about one of their favorite things.
Sharon Roth was the General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, Ah Counter and Speech Evaluators: Dick Mead, Sharon Roth and Richard Frantz Jr.
Special Notes: The District 53 Spring Conference is Saturday, May 22nd at St Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. Registration is $75 before May 1st and $90 after, includes all meals, educational sessions, District Board Meeting and Tall Tales and International speech contests. Single Rooms are available for $30 each. To register, go to our District 53 website: http://www.district53toastmasters.org/index.php/conf-reg
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 5th at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Large Room 1st floor
Next Board Meeting: Monday, May 10th at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Board Room 2nd floor. (All members welcome to attend)
Summer Picnic: Wednesday, July 21st - Location TBD, usually at a members home, pot luck, members may bring a guest.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Attendees: Beth Caldwell, Richard Frantz, Jr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Sharon Roth, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Caryn Vincent. Guests: Siva Digavalli, Sandy Distefano
Vice President of Public Relations, Tom Raducha reminded us that Cheshire Toastmasters is participating in the Cheshire Home Show at the High School Saturday, April 10 from 9am to 2pm.
Tom Raducha was our Toastmaster for the first time and did an excellent job.
Vice President of Membership, Dick Mead inducted SEVEN new members into our club: Beth Caldwell, Charlie Pilotti, Klevian Postol, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith and Caryn Vincent
Debbie Mitchell shared an invocation about "Success."
Gretchen Sherman offered the word, "Solicitous," which means anxious or concerned.
Kriss Sullivan timed the speeches.
Sharon Roth presented her Project #3 from the Storytelling Manual called, "The Immigrants." Rose Rita Riccitelli presented her Project #5 from the Storytelling Manual called, "That Was the Day That Was."
Richard Frantz, Jr. gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "The Art of Hand Shaking." Caryn Vincent was the Table Topics master and gave everyone a chance to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech by choosing a penny, reading the date and talking about what happened that year. Klevian Postol, born in Albania and living in the U.S. since 2001 did an excellent job as our Ah Counter for the meeting.
Joe Smith was the General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, Ah Counter and Speech Evaluators: Mike Sullivan and Caryn Vincent.
Special Notes: Sharon Roth invited everyone to come to the Area C5 Tall Tales and International Speech contest on Thursday, April 8 at Middlesex Community College in Middletown. David Foster will be a contestant in the Tall Tales contest and Sharon will be a contestant in the International Speech contest.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 21st at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Upstairs Room
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Attendees: Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Rose Rita Riccicheshtelli, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Caryn Vincent. Guests: Joe, Carlos Perez, Anna Sullivan, Connor Sullivan
Vice President of Education, Tracy Mariano let us know that member dues need to be paid by April 1st. Sharon collected dues and will give them to Mike Sullivan. Cheshire Toastmasters is participating in the Cheshire Home Show at the High School Saturday, April 10 from 9am to 2pm. Tom sent around a sign in sheet for volunteers to be at the table for one hour each.
Joe Smith was our Toastmaster for the first time and did an excellent job.
Lori Sanders shared an Irish blessing with us.
Richard Frantz, Jr. offered the word, "Clarity," which means, "with clearness."
Tracy Mariano timed the speeches using red, yellow and green food packages, creatively supplied by our host, Kriss Sullivan.
Debbie Mitchell presented her Project #2 speech called, "Bunco." Tom Raducha presented his Project #5 speech called, "The Legend of Finn McCool." Sharon Roth presented a speech from the Storytelling Advanced Manual called, "Famiglia."
Charlie Pilotti gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "Humor," ending with a joke. Dick Mead was the Table Topics master and gave everyone a chance to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech. Everyone participated, including, Conor Sullivan, age 9.
Rose Rita Riccitelli volunteered to be the General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, and Speech Evaluators: Rose Rita Riccitelli, Caryn Vincent, and Richard Frantz, Sr..
Kriss Sullivan led us in a group Irish Song, called, "No, Nay, Never No More." Joe Smith acted as Sergeant-at-Arms and closed the meeting.
Special Notes: Cheshire Toastmasters wish to thank Kriss Sullivan and his family for inviting us to their home and providing us with an outstanding Irish meal. Every member brought a dish: appetizer, dessert and/or a beverage. A good time was had by all. Theres a possibility this event will become a yearly tradition.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 7th at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Upstairs Room, New Member Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Attendance: Marco Calabrese, Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Caryn Vincent Guest: Carlos Perez
Business Meeting: Wes announced that we now have 21 members. He reminded us that dues must be paid in by April 1st. Give your $35 to Mike Sullivan. Richard Frantz Jr. made a motion that we pay $50 to the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and participate at the Home show at the Cheshire High School from 9am to 2 pm. Saturday, April 10th. Tom Raducha seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed. Tom will make up a sign up sheet for the day. If we can get 10 members to volunteer for one hour, we can have 2 people covering our space. Wes reported that the Board meeting had discussed the two club websites. Kriss made a motion that we discuss the pros and cons. Dick Mead seconded it. The motion was voted on and passed. After some discussion, Kriss Sullivan made a motion that we use the Freetoast Host website for our club website. Debbie Mitchell seconded it. The motion was voted on and passed. Wes asked members to volunteer to be part of the club web team.
Toastmaster: Dick Mead was the Toastmaster for the evening.
Invocation: Kriss Sullivan gave the invocation, "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle," which he used to talk about Toastmasters not losing anything by passing on things they have learned to other Toastmasters.
Jokemaster: Mark Calabrese
Wordmaster: Joe Smith offered the word, "Audacity," which means fearlessness.
Speakers: Mike Sullivan gave his Project #4 speech titled, "Boneheads." Tom Raducha gave his Project #4 speech titled, "Our Old Beach Umbrella."
Two Minute Tutorial: Debbie Mitchell spoke on the topic, "Organizing Your Speech."
Table Topics: Sharon Roth was the Topicsmaster and offered a variety of topics.
General Evaluator: Sharon Roth evaluated the club meeting.
Next meeting: Wednesday, March 17th at 6:30 pm at Kriss Sullivans house at 88 Larson Avenue, Cheshire. Pot Luck Irish Theme
February 17, 2010
Attendance: Mark Calabrese, David Foster, Rich Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Tom Raducha, Kriss Sullivan Guests: Beth Caldwell, Francis Foster, Dan Foster, Hope Foster, Linda Foster, Carlos Perez, Klevian Postol, Rose Rita Riccatelli, Gretchen Sherman, Caryn Vincent
Business Meeting: Tracy conducted a short business meeting. No new items were discussed.
Invocation: Mark Calabrese
Contest: Richard Frantz, Sr. was the Contest Master. Richard Frantz Jr. was the Chief Judge. Other judges were members who volunteered.
Timer/Counter: Tom Raducha
International Speech Contest: Caryn Vincent, "1, 2, 3 Jump." Sharon Roth, "Souvenir." Winner: Sharon Roth
Tall Tales Speech Contest: Dick Mead, "Muffinites." David Foster, "The Storm of 98." Winner: David Foster
Speech: Rose Rita Riccatelli delivered an after dinner speech from the advanced manual, "The Entertaining Speaker" called, "On The Sidelines." Tracy Mariano evaluated her speech.
The Area C contest will be Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at the Middlesex Community College, Chapman Hall, Room 808B at 101 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT. It starts at 7pm and doors open at 6:30. There is usually food and a donation of $5 is requested.
Next meeting: Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:15 pm Large meeting room, Cheshire Library.
February 3, 2010
Attendance: Marco Calabrese, Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guests: Klevian Postoe, Steven Spano, Caryn Vincent.
Business Meeting: Wes announced that we will have speech contests on February 17. The contests are International Speech and Tall Tales. Tom reported that he sent the photo and the article about our Open House to the Cheshire Herald and it should be in next weeks edition. Sharon made a motion to raise the club dues to $8 due April 1st. Mike seconded it. After discussion, the motion passed. We discussed having mini evaluations of all speeches as of March 3rd. Sharon will bring copies.
Toastmaster: Mark Calabrese was the Toastmaster for the evening.
Invocation: Dick Mead gave the invocation.
Jokemaster: Kriss Sullivan
Wordmaster: Charlie Pilotti offered the word, "Insouciant," which means carefree, without worry.
Speakers: Rose Rita gave a speech from the Storyteller manual titled, "My Fair Lady." Tracy Mariano gave her Project #8 speech titled, "The Case Against Mr. Baron." Richard Frantz Sr. gave his Project #6 speech, "Climate Change."
Speech Evaluators: Sharon Roth, Mike Sullivan, Dick Mead
Two Minute Tutorial: Tom Raducha spoke on the topic, "Your body Speaks."
Table Topics: Joe Smith was the Topicsmaster and offered a variety of topics.
General Evaluator: Wes Clark evaluated the club meeting.
Next meeting: Wednesday, February 17th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library. Contests will be International and Tall Tales.
January 20, 2010
Attendance: Marco Calabrese, Wes Clark, David Foster, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guests: Barb Coulumbe, George Coulumbe Lynn Mead, Rose Rita Ricciatelli, Janet Saulnier, Melanie Saulnier, Rob Schaff, Gretchen Sherman, Steven Stano, Gail Sullivan,
Business Meeting: Wes announced that we will have speech contests on February 17. The contests are International Speech and Tall Tales. We will have an Irish themed meeting on March 17. We gave a $50 check to the Cheshire Library and a Certificate of Appreciation for letting us use their facility for the year. Tom Raducha took a picture of the presentation and will send it to the Cheshire Herald. Wes reminded us that if there is bad weather, he will send an email by 5:15 pm on any meeting night if he decides to cancel the meeting. Please check your email on meeting nights if there is bad weather.
Toastmaster: Sharon Roth was the Toastmaster for the evening.
Invocation: Charlie Pilotti gave the invocation.
Jokemaster: Joe Smith
Wordmaster: David Foster offered the word, "Crossroads," which means a point in time where a decision needs to be made.
Speakers: Mike Sullivan gave his Project #3 speech titled, "Shoes." Tom Raducha gave his Project #3 speech titled, "Happiness Is An Inside Job," and Dick Mead gave his Project #10 speech, "The Quilt." In doing so, Dick has achieved Competent Communicator status. He was given a standing ovation.
Speech Evaluators: Kriss Sullivan, David Foster, Richard Frantz, Sr.
Two Minute Tutorial: Richard Frantz, Jr. spoke on the topic, "Overcoming Obstacles When Giving A Speech."
Table Topics: Wes Clark was the Topicsmaster and offered topics on bestselling books, advice to a ten year-old, and how to convince entrepreneurs to invest in a human teletransporter.
General Evaluator: Debbie Mitchell evaluated the club meeting.
Next meeting: Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.
January 6, 2010
Attendance: Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guest: Lynn Mead
Business Meeting: We will have an Open House on Wednesday, January 20th. Members are asked to bring a guest and a beverage (no alcohol at the library) or a snack. A sign up sheet was passed and we have 7 snacks and 3 drinks. For those members who were not at the meeting and can come on the 20th, please bring a beverage. Tom has put articles in local papers about the Open House and is inviting a Herald Reporter to attend. We will be giving the library a $50 check and a Toastmasters International Certificate of Appreciation for allowing us to have our meetings there. Wes said he will send an email by 5:15 pm on any meeting night if there is snow and the meeting is going to be cancelled. Please check your email on meeting nights if there is bad weather. Our club will hold speech contests on February 17th. Speeches will be Tall Tales and International Speeches.
Toastmaster: Mike Sullivan was the Toastmaster for the evening.
Invocation: Richard Frantz, Jr gave the invocation.
Wordmaster: Mike Sullivan offered the word, "Epiphany," a noun meaning "a moment of sudden intuitive understanding."
Speakers: Debbie Mitchell gave her Icebreaker speech with props. Sharon Roth gave her Project #5 speech from "The Entertaining Speaker" advanced manual entitled "The Year In Review."
Two Minute Tutorial: Dick Mead gave an informative and educational speech with unique artwork on "Mentoring."
Table Topics: Lori Sanders was the Table Topics Master and asked Toastmasters to pick a fortune from a fortune cookie without the cookie and speak about it.
Speech Evaluators: Tracy Mariano gave an evaluation of Debbies speech. Tom Raducha gave an evaluation of Sharons speech.
General Evaluator: Kriss Sullivan evaluated the club meeting.
Next meeting: Wednesday, January 20th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.
December 2, 2009
Attendance: Wes Clark, David Foster, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guests: Anand Baghel, Victor Paterno
Business Meeting: An Executive Board meeting will be held on January 4th. Wes Clark advised club members who have concerns or ideas to send an email to a board member. Tracy Mariano will host our Holiday Party at her home on December 16th at 6:30PM in place of a regular meeting. Tracy will send directions by email. The theme will be "Cocktails and Appetizers." Members may bring a guest. At the January 6th meeting we will have an induction of new members and Dick Meade will give a presentation on Mentoring.
Toastmaster: Kriss Sullivan was the Toastmaster for the evening.
Invocation: Joe Smith gave a seasonal invocation.
Wordmaster: Mike Sullivan offered the word, "Scruple," a noun meaning "an ethical objection to an action."
Speakers: David gave his Project #2 speech with props comparing a Taylor guitar to a Bourgeois guitar. Charlie Pilotti gave his Icebreaker speech "The Life of Charlie Pilotti." Tom Raducha gave his Project #2 speech called "The Road or the End?"
Two Minute Tutorial: Lori Sanders gave an informative and educational speech on "Body Language."
Table Topics: Tracy Mariano was the Table Topics Master and asked questions about the Christmas holiday.
Speech Evaluators: Wes Clark gave an evaluation of Charlie's speech. Dick Mead gave an evaluation of David's speech. Richard Frantz Jr. gave an evaluation of Tom's speech.
General Evaluator: Mike Sullivan evaluated the club meeting.
Note: In place of a meeting on December 16, we will have a Holiday Party.
Next meeting: Wednesday, January 6th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.
November 18, 2009
Attendance: Mark Calabrese, Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Marla Genovese, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Joe Smith, Mike Sullivan Guest: Charlie Pilotti
Business Meeting:
An Executive Board meeting will be held on November 23rd. Wes Clark advised club members who have concerns or ideas to send an email to a board member.
The balance in the treasury is about $364.
Tracy Mariano offered to hold our Christmas Party at her home on December 16th at 6:30PM in place of a regular meeting. Members may bring a guest and it will be Pot Luck. There was discussion about having speeches. Instead, we will all bring a joke to share.
Wes Clark announced Officer Training will take place on Saturday, December 12 in Manchester from 1-4PM with a lunch at noon. There will be follow up training sessions in January and February for officers not able to attend in December.
The Spring Speech Contests will be held by March 19, 2010, with International and Tall Tales speech contests. The Area Contest will be held on April 8th from 6:30-9PM at the Middlesex Toastmasters club at Middlesex Community College.
Invocation: Tom Raducha gave an invocation taken from Abraham Lincoln's proclamation declaring the 4th Thursday of November Thanksgiving day in the United States.
Wordmaster: Wes Clark offered the word, "Flummox," a verb meaning "to confuse or perplex."
Speakers: Joe Smith gave his Icebreaker speech titled, "The Life of Joe Smith." Sharon Roth gave her 14th speech taken from," The Entertaining Speaker" advanced manual called, "R A."
Two Minute Tutorial: Richard Frantz, Jr. gave an informative and educational speech on "Getting the Audience's Attention."
Table Topics: Marco Calabrese was the Table Topics Master. All club members participated.
Speech Evaluators: Richard Frantz Sr. gave an evaluation of Joe's speech. Mike Sullivan gave an evaluation of Sharon's speech.
General Evaluator: Dick Mead evaluated the club meeting.
Next meeting: Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.
Cheshire Toastmasters Club #8762
November 4, 2009
Attendance: Mark Calabrese, Wes Clark, David Foster, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Marla Genovese, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Guest: Cherise Colombo
Business Meeting: An Executive Board meeting was held on October 30th. Wes Clark made a motion for the club to pay the $15 for the Mentor Speech manual, which Dick Mead will present to our club. Richard Frantz Jr. seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Marla Genovese and David Foster have submitted their membership dues. As of this date, we have 15 paid members in our club. We need to have 20 members by July 1, 2010. The balance in the treasury is about $600. Sharon Roth is keeping track of members who take on meeting roles. When a member completes all roles, (s)he will be given a certificate of appreciation from our club. Kriss Sullivan suggested we write a thank you note to the Waverly Tavern for allowing us to have our meeting there last month. Sharon will send it out. We decided to hold a Christmas Party on December 16th in place of a meeting. The location has not been determined. Mike Sullivan reported that he has reserved the large room at the library for the meetings on January 6th and 20th. Wes Clark suggested we make a donation to the library. Dick Mead passed out Toastmaster membership wallet cards to all members.
Invocation: Richard Frantz Jr. gave an invocation taken from Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Less Taken."
Wordmaster: Sharon Roth offered the word, "Revenant," a noun found in 12th century English history written by William of Newburgh referring to a walking dead person.
Table Topics: Kriss Sullivan was the Table Topics Master offering topics on paintings in his collection, including some with a scary aspect and some which were original art.
Speaker: David Foster gave his Icebreaker speech titled, "53 Years."
Speech Evaluator: Sharon Roth gave an evaluation of David's speech.
Ghost Stories: Several members gave entertaining ghost stories.
General Evaluator: Wes Clark evaluated the club meeting.
October 21, 2009 at The Waverly Tavern, 286 Maple Avenue, Cheshire
Attendance: Mark Calabrese, Rich Frantz Jr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Tom Raducha Guests: Joe Smith, Charles Pilotti, David Foster
Business Meeting: The Executive Board meeting will take place at Dick Mead's home on October 30. At our November 4 club meeting, the theme will be Ghost Stories. The next officer training will be held in our Division between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010 In order for our club to achieve Distinguished Club status, at least 4 officers need to attend training twice a year. As of this date, we have 12 paid members in our club. We need to have 20 members by July 1, 2010. The balance in the treasury is about $600. The District Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga, NY on November 7, 2009. At each conference, a District Council convenes in which the Presidents and Vice Presidents of Education conduct business. As Tracy and Wes will not be attending the conference, they will give signed proxies to Debbie Mitchell and Sharon to vote on issues at the council meeting.
Invocation: Sharon Roth gave an invocation taken from the Toastmasters International website about Positive Leadership written by Victor Parachin.
Wordmaster: Tom Raducha offered the word, "Glossophobia," which means fear of speaking.
Table Topics: Mike Sullivan was the Table Topics Master offering topics from a Costco newsletter in 2007. Every Toastmaster and guest participated.
Speaker: Mark Calabrese gave his Icebreaker speech titled, "Live Life."
Speaker: Dick Mead gave a presentation called "Evaluate to Motivate."
Speech Evaluator: Sharon gave an evaluation of Mark's speech.
General Evaluator: Sharon evaluated the club meeting.
Notes:Next meeting: Wednesday, November 4th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.
October 7, 2009
Attendance: Mark Calabrese, Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Tom Raducha Guests: Irfan, Joe, Maria
Business Meeting: The Executive Board meeting will take place at Dick Mead's home on October 30. Tom Raducha, our new Vice President of Education sent a photo and press release of Sharon and Michael O'Brien to the Cheshire Herald. At our November 4 club meeting, the theme will be Ghost Stories. The next officer training will be held in our Division between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010 In order for our club to achieve Distinguished Club status, at least 4 officers need to attend training. As of this date, we have 13 paid members in our club. We need to have 20 members by July 1, 2010. The balance in the treasury is about $600. Sharon attended the Division Contest in Colchester on Tuesday, October 6 and reported it to be an excellent event. The District Conference will be held in Saratoga, NY November 7, 2009 at the Holiday Inn.
Invocation: Richard Frantz Jr gave us an uplifting essay written by a 90 year old woman on how to live life, including, "Today's a gift, that's why they call it the present."
Wordmaster: Tracy Mariano offered the word, "AEGIS," which means protection.
Induction: Dick Mead led the ceremony in which 4 new members were accepted into the club: Mark Calabrese, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth and Kriss Sullivan. New members were given certificates and Toastmaster International pins.
Club News: We have received our new banner bag, which will keep our banner protected.
Two Minute Tutorial: Sharon Roth led on the subject, "The Toastmaster Journey."
Speaker: Tom Raducha gave his Icebreaker speech titled, "Tom Raducha, Sales, Marketing and Integrity."
Speech Evaluator: Tracy gave her evaluation of Tom's speech.
General Evaluator: Richard Frantz, Sr. evaluated the club meeting.
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 21st at 7:15 pm at the Waverly at 286 Maple Street, Cheshire in the large banquet room.
September 16, 2009
Attendance: Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Sharon Roth, Mike Sullivan, Lori Sanders Guests: Tom Raducha, Mark Calabrese, Joe Formisano
Business Meeting:
Wes gave a summary of the Board meeting.
Dick Mead announced that Tom Raducha has joined the club and Mark Calabrese will send his check to Mike Sullivan. Dick reminded us that the Induction meeting will be on October 7th. Dick proposed the purchase of 12 half inch pins at $4 each, 20 certificates for new members at $12 and a banner bag for $15, totalling $72. Richard Frantz Sr so moved, Rich Frantz Jr, seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Tracy Mariano announced that the theme of the November 4th meeting will be "Ghoststories." She will send information to club members. Tracy invited the members to her house on October 21st to view the International Speech Contest if we are not able to get a room to have the club meeting on that night. The membership agreed that they prefer us to hold a meeting on October 21st if at all possible. Mike will call several locations to see if a room is available.
Mike Sullivan reported that he now has the check book and the bank statements for the club account. The balance in the account is a little more than $500. Richard Frantz Sr. suggested he report to the club monthly the bank balance. Sharon noted that the Treasurer manual states the Treasurer need report to the club quarterly. She asked if anyone wanted to move that we change it for our club. No one made a motion. Toastmaster Club dues ($30) are due to TMI by October 1st. Members can give checks to Sharon Roth or Mike Sullivan made out to Cheshire Toastmasters.
Contest: Richard Frantz, Sr. was the Contest Master. Richard Frantz Jr. was the Chief Judge. Tracy Mariano gave the target speech, called, "The Princess and the Sea." Wes Clark and Dick Mead evaluated the speech. Wes Clark gave the winning evaluation. However, as he cannot attend the contest on September 30, Dick Mead will represent our club.
Sharon Roth gave a humorous speech titled, "What Does a French Piggy Say?" Dick Mead gave a speech titled, "It's Only a Pint." Sharon won and will represent our club.
Area contest will be Wednesday, September 30 at the Aetna Special Functions room at 10000 Middle Street, Middletown. It starts at 6pm and there will be food.
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 7 at 7:15 pm Large meeting room, Cheshire Library.
September 2nd, 2009
Attendance: Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr, Richard Frantz, Sr., Marla Genova, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Dave Tankoos, , Dick Frantz
Guests: Tom Raducha, Rob Schaff (C5 Governor)/
Business Meeting:
Wes Clark will speak with WRCH tomorrow about doing a promo on their morning show.
Richard Frantz, Jr ,moved that we approve Mike Sullivan taking over the Treasurer position. Tracy seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.
Richard Frantz Sr. purchased the parts for $9.68 and built a banner stand using the plans sent to us by Michael Aron, the District Webmaster. Everyone thought he did an excellent job. Richard Frantz made a motion to reimburse Richard Sr. for the materials. Tracy Mariano seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.
Toastmaster Club dues ($30) are due to TMI by October 1st. Members can give checks to Sharon Roth or Mike Sullivan made out to Cheshire Toastmasters.
Our club will share a table at Fall Festival Saturday September 12th with Cheshire Community Chorus. Sharon sent around a sign up sheet for the day from 10 a,m, to 9 p.m., after which there will be fireworks. Mike Sullivan 10-1 Sharon Roth 11 - 1 Tracy Mariano 2-3 Richard Sr ? Kriss ? Debbie Mitchell 10-11 Dave T 6-9 Wes Clark? Richard Jr. ? Rikel ? Lori Sander?
Contest is scheduled for September 16th, 2009. Events are Humorous Speeches and Evaluations. Dave, Dick and Sharon will give a Humorous speech. Tracy volunteered to be the target speech for the Evaluators. Rob Schaff said the Area contest will be between September 18 and October 2nd. He asked if we would like to host the area contest. We do not have the large room at the library for our next 2 meetings. Rob said the Middletown library may host the area contest. We could host the meeting on the 23rd or the 30th depending on the availability of the large room at the library. Michael will call to see if one of them is available.
Dick Mead announced that induction ceremony will be on October 7th for all new members that did not get a pin. (Marla, Tracy, Lori, Kriss, Debbie, Sharon, Rikel, possibly John Coleman and Tom Raducha)
Tracy handed out 2 forms for members to fill out and return to her. One is a confidential Goals Form, the other is a meeting roles sign up for October and November meetings.
Word of the Day: Magnate
Two Minute Tutorial: Mike Sullivan on Voice
Sharon Roth gave speech called, "My Favorite Saint."
Dave Tankoos gave a speech on Membership Building and will send out a request for 5 names to grow our club.
Wes Clark gave a speech called, "It's Our Town"
August 19th, 2009
Attendance: Mike Sullivan, Dick Mead, Dave Tankoos, Debbie Mitchell, Sharon Roth, Tracy Mariano, Kriss Sullivan, Rich Frantz Jr, Marla Genova, Dick Frantz Sr. Guests: Melanie Fortin, John Colemand.
Word of the Day: Dither
Kriss Sullivan gave his Ice Breaker.
Business Meeting:
Proposal to share a table at Fall Festival Saturday September 14th with Cheshire Community Chorus and split the cost. 1/2 cost=$47.50 (Current treasury approximately $500) Moved Richard Frantz Sr., 2nd Dave Tankoos. Motion Carried. (responsibilities: Check from Cathy)
Motion to purchase 500 pencils, engraved with club name and information, for $75. To combine order with Cheshire Community Chorus to avoid shipping fee. Made: Richard Frantz Sr. 2nd: Dave Tankoos. Motion Carried. (Responsibility: Richard frantz Sr. to order, Treasurer to reimburse.)
Contest scheduled for September 16th 2009. Events are Humorous and Evaluation. Contestants so far: Dave for Humorous. Target speaker (possible) Dick Mead.
Officer meeting Aug 26th in small room at Library.
June 17th, 2009
Attendance: Members: Dave Tankoos, Dick Mead, Tracy Mariano, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr. , Wes Clark, Racquel Anderson (not sure about spelling), Mike Sullivan, Sharon Roth. Guests: Mark Calabrese, Debbie Mitchell
Club Business:
This was the last meeting of the year.
Dave Tankoos said his good-byes as outgoing President.
The Club picnic will be at Mike Sullivan's house on July 1 at 6:30.
The next meeting will be on July 15th and we will hold only one meeting in August on August 19th.
The International Convention will be at the Foxwoods Resort between August 12 - 15 and we encourage all to attend.
Speeches: Sharon Roth gave Speech #10 entitled "Think Positive" and will now receive her Competent Communicator award.
June 3, 2009
Attendance: Members - Mike Sullivan, Dick Mead, Lori Sabith, Sharon Roth, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Frank Gomes; Guests: Raquel Anderson, Debbie Mitchell, Chris Sullivan, Russell S.
Club Business:
Elections were held today and the new slate of officers was accepted. Richard Frantz, Sr. moved to accept the nominations and Dick Mead seconded the motion.
Officers for next year will be:
President: Wes Clark
Vice President of Education: Tracy Mariano
Vice President of Membership: Dick Mead
Vice President of Public relations: Dave Tankoos
Treasurer: Cathy Vellucci
Secretary: Sharon Roth
Sergeant at Arms: Mike Sullivan
Sharon Roth gave a speech: "The New 'F' Word" about Facebook.
May 20, 2009
Attendance: Wes Clark, Mike Sullivan, Sharon Roth, Miller, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Dick Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr. Guest: Debbie Mitchell.
Report from nominating committee
President: Wes Clark
Vice President of Education: Tracy Mariano
Vice President of Membership: Dick Mead
Vice President of Public relations: Dave Tankoos
Treasurer: Cathy Vellucci
Secretary: Sharon Roth
Sergeant at Arms: Mike Sullivan
Picnic July 1st, hosted by Mike Sullivan.
Discussed summer schedule
Discussed finding people to drive Dave Tankoos to and from meetings while his eye sight is recovering. Easy if we take turns. Easier if we have someone drive and someone else drive him back.
Word of the day: Perfidy (noun) or perfidious (adverb)
Speech by Tracy Mariano
May 6, 2009
April 15th, 2009
Attendance: Dick Mead, Wes Clark, Rose-Rita Ricitelli, Richard Frantz, Jr., Tracy Mariano, Dave Tankoos, Lori Sabith. Guests: Cathy and Chris
Word of the day was cadre
Tracy Mariano and Rose-Rita Ricitelli gave speeches
Respectfully submitted: Tracy Mariano, Secretary.April 1st. 2009
Attendance: Dave Tankoos, Marla Genova, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Richard Frantz, Sr., Jack Bush, Mike Sullivan and one guest.
Word of the Day: largess, provided by Wordmaster Marla Genova
Business meeting: Richard Frantz, Sr. reported on the Division Contest on March 31 in which he participated: He came in 3rd.
The Table Topics Master was Jack Bush and because no speeches were planned for this evening, Mr. Bush extended the Table Topics to cover most of the meeting. We had a lively discussion of several interesting topics including health care, the U.S. tax system and Facebook. Members and guests had the opportunity to participate more than once in Table Topics.
Respectfully submitted: Tracy Mariano, Secretary
March 18th, 2009
Attendance: Dick Mead, Jack Bush, Dick Frantz Sr, Rich Frantz Jr, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Marla Genova, Tracy Mariano, Don Roberts, Mike Sullivan, Wes Clark.
Word of the Day: Virtual
Speakers: Dick Mead, Tracy Mariano, Mike Sullivan
Business: Dues are due. $30 to treasurer for next six months
Division Contest will be in Shelton Tuesday March 31st, please support our contestant.
March 4th, 2009
This meeting was the District 53 Area D4 Spring Contest - Table Topics and International Speech Contest. David Tankoos and Angela Crow competed for the Table Topics contest with Angela Crow awarded First Place. Lorraine Gauvin and Richard Frantz, Sr. competed in the International Speech contest . Richard Frantz, Sr. was awarded First Place for his speech "The Politics of Envy". The winners from these contests will compete at the Division D contest on March 31 at the Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton.
The meeting was very well attended with members and guests with approximately 20 people in attendance.
Respectfully,
Tracy Mariano
March 2nd, 2009
Make up Meeting and Club contest cancelled due to bad weather.
February 18th, 2009
Meeting cancelled due to bad weather.
February 4th, 2009
Attendance Rose Rita Riccatelli, Jack Bush, Dick Frantz Sr., Dick Mead, Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz Jr., Mike Sullivan, Lori Sabith. Guests: Michelle, Erik, Chris. Visitors: Ute Brinkmann from Wallingford TM.
Word of the day: Tanatamount.
Speakers: Dick Mead, Ute Brinkmann
Business meeting
Contests coming up: International 5-7 minutes +/- 30 seconds , Table Topics 1-2 Minutes +30 seconds. Club contest by February 27th, Area contest by March 17th.
Requested to host Area Contest. Approved to look into if we can get the large room to hold it in.
Thanks to Mrs. Mead for supplying refreshments for the Open house.
January 21st, 2009 - Open House
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January 7th, 2009. - Cancelled due to weather
December 17th, 2008 - No Meeting
December 3rd, 2008
Attendance: Wes Clarke, Lori Sabith, Jack Bush, Dick Mead, Mike Sullivan, Dave Tankoos, Jeff Yue, Richard Frantz Jr.
Business meeting: Party planning
Word of the day: Svelte
Speeches:
Dick Meade: Tall Tale on Research.
Jeff Yue: Has technology made life easier
Richard Frantz Jr.: interactive speech on Open House planning for January 2009
November 19, 2008
Attendance: Rose Rita Riccitelli, Dick Frantz Sr., Jack Bush, Jeff Yue, Richard Frantz Jr., Dick Mead. Guest: Nhung Nguyen.
Discussion of Party: December 10th, 6:30PM at Dick Meads. Lasagna will be served curtesy of host. Sides list request to be distributed by email.
New Member: Lori Sabith
announcement: Free Toast Host site Wes has been setting up.
Mike mentioned up coming movie night at Rensellear
Word of the Day: Mesmerize
Speakers: Jack Bush "A monk's life" on Gregor Mendel. Rose Rita Riccatelli.
November 5, 2008
Attendance: Dick Mead, Jack Bush, Wes Clark, Cathy Vellucci, Dave Tankoos, Rose Rita Ricatelli, Richard Frantz Jr., Jeff Yue, Erik Silver
Treasurer's report from Cathy Vellucci.
Christmas party/December schedule: Moved to hold party on December 10th and cancel the December 17th meeting. Moved: Richard Frantz Jr, 2nd: Jack Bush. Passed.
Dick Mead offered to host the party.
Word of the day: Kismet
2 minute tutorial: Dave Tankoos.
Speeches: Rose Rita Ricciatelli, Dave Tankoos.
October 15, 2008
Attendance: Aaron Kerzner, Richard Frantz Jr, Richard Frantz Sr., Mike Sullivan, Dave Tankoos, Dick Mead.
Word of the Day: Cantankerous
No New Business to transact.
Two minute tutorial: Mike Sullivan
Speech: Dave Tankoos
October 1st, 2008
Attendance: Richard Frantz Jr, Dick Mead, Lori Sabith, Jack Bush, Richard Frantz Sr. Rose Rita Ricatelli, Jeff Yue, Mike Sullivan.
Business meeting: No Business
Word of the Day: Recuse
Speeches: Jeff Yue (IB), Rose Rita Ricatelli (A)
September 17th, 2008
Attendance: Wes Clark, Dick Frantz Sr, Jack Bush, Tracy Mariano, Richard Frantz Jr, Dick Mead, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Lauri Sabith.
Business meeting: Motion for club to subsidize sending club President Dave Tankoos to District Conference. Estimated $90. Moved: Jack Bush, 2nd Richard Frantz Jr. Passed.
September 3rd, 2008
Attendance: Richard Frantz, Jr. , Richard Frantz, Sr., Don Roberts, Jack Bush, Wes Clark, Jeff Yue, Cathy Vellucci, Dick Mead, Dave Tankoos, Tracy Mariano.
Club Business: We will postpone the officer's meeting until another time. We'll work on publicity to attract new members; current members have suggested some good ideas we could implement. Richard Frantz, Jr. made a motion to donate $50 to the library to show them our appreciation for letting us use their room. Jack Bush seconded. Motion passed. We need to have a new member induction.
Word of the Day: huggermugger
One Speech: Tracy Mariano (IB) - "A Little Adventure"
August 20th, 2008
No meeting.
August 6th, 2008
Attendance: Richard Frantz, Jr. , Richard Frantz, Sr., Aaron Kerzner, Dave Tankoos, Dick Meade, Tracy Mariano. Guests: Marla Genova
Club Business: Motion by Richard Frantz, Sr. to cancel the next meeting, August 20th, so officers can attend division training on that day. The next meeting will be September 3. We'll offer to host the area contest at our next meeting. There will be an Officers' meeting after the next regular meeting on September 3rd.
This meeting was a club contest. There was Humorous Speech contest and an Evaluation contest. Richard Frantz, Jr. was the contest announcer. Richard Frantz, Sr. presented a Humorous Speech on "Weeds". Dave Tankoos presented a Humorous Speech entitled "Pets are Fun".
Dave Tankoos took 1st place in the Humorous Speech Contest. Richard Frantz, Sr. took 2nd place.
Dick Meade presented a speech for the Evaluation Contest on "Sir Thomas
Crapper".
1st place: Tracy Mariano
2nd place: Aaron Kerzner
3rd place: Dave Tankoos
July 16th, 2008
Attendance: Richard Frantz, Jr., Aaron Kerzner, Jack Bush, Dave Tankoos, Dick Meade, Tracy Mariano. Guests: Jeff Yue, Marla Genova
Club Business: Motion by Richard Frantz, Jr. to have club Evaluation and Humorous Speech Contests at August 6 meeting so we'll be ready for the Area Fall Contest deadline. Motion seconded by Jack Bush. Dick Meade offered to give the speech to be evaluated.
Word of the Day: laconic
Each member and guest submitted to Richard Frantz, Sr. what we hope to get out of Toastmasters and what we intend to give.
One speech: Jack Bush - "Fact or Fiction"
submitted: Tracy Mariano, club secretary.June 4th, 2008
Attendance: Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz Jr, Richard Frantz Sr, Jeff Rosow, Dick Mead, Tracy Mariano, Don Robinson.
Word of the Day: Histrionic
Announced: Picnic next meeting, directions to be sent,
Cancelled July 2nd, 2008 meeting as too close to the 4th of July.
May 21st, 2008
Attendance: Cathy Vellucci, Wes Clark, Don Roberts, Jack Bush, Richard Frantz Sr, Richard Frantz Jr, Dick Mead, Dave Tankoos, Aron Kerzner, Jeff Rosow, Tracy Mariano. Guests: Eric Silver.
Elections of Club Officers for 2008-2009 year
The nominating committee consisting of active past presidents of the club (Richard Frantz Sr, Cathy Vellucci, Richard Frantz Jr.) submitted the following nominees
Motion to close nominations: moved Richard Frantz Jr. 2nd Richard Frantz Sr. Passed
Motion to elect all nominees since all were unopposed: passed
Motion to reimburse Richard Frantz Jr. for set of four Competent Communicator (basic) manuals to be issued to new members until theirs arrive: Moved Richard Frantz Sr. 2nd Dave Tankoos, passed.
Picnic scheduled for 3rd Wednesday in June, June 18th, at Cathy Vellucci's. Motion to reimburse Cathy for Hamburgers and Hotdogs (and rolls) per standard club procedure: moved Richard Frantz Jr. 2nd Dave Tankoos. Passed
Word of the Day was: Euphoric. Word was used 18 times during the meeting.
May 11, 2008 - note
Per volunteering at prev meeting I have filed the 990-N IRS form relating to tax exempt status. Competed.
May 7th, 2008
Attendance: Dick Mead, Richard Frantz Jr, Dick Frantz Sr, Aaron Kerzner, Jack Bush, Cathy Vellucci, Cynthia Bailey. Guests: Jan Smolenski, Lisa Sheehan, Eric Silver, Vicki Vinnitsky, Anthony, Jim Smolensji.
Business meeting:
IRS requires a form be filed related to tax exempt status of TM International: to be handled by Richard Frantz Jr.
Proposal to purchase a book, on public speaking, for the library's collect to thank them for use of facilities. Idea was well received but discussion of what book (or other item they could use) was vague other than a preference that if a book it be hardcover. To be researched: Cathy Vellucci and Richard Frantz Jr, etal.
Proposal that Summer Picnic be held 3rd Wednesday (in lieu of 2nd meeting) of June, on the 18th at Cathy's. Passed.
Word for the night was 'Contravene'.
One speech: Richard Frantz Jr: "Have you read any good books lately?"
April 16th, 2008
Attendance: Bill Smolenski, Tom Piekarski, Cynthia Bailey, Peter, Richard Frantz Sr., Jeff Rosow, Dick Mead, Janice Smolenski, Richard Frantz Jr.
WOTD: Beguile
Speeches: Cynthia Bailey (IB), Dick Mead (5), guest speaker: Tom Pierkarski
February 20th, 2008
Dave out of surgery and recovering. Cheshire Toastmasters sends him our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Contest at March 19th meeting: International and Tall tales. Area contest will be in Farmington, date to be announced.
New member: Cynthia Bailey
Attendance: Cathy, Wes, Dick Mead, Dick Frantz, Jack Bush, Rich Frantz, Jeff Rosow. Guests: Cynthia Bailey and Chris.
Word of the day was Pertinacious.
Wes Clark gave his tenth speech and has reached his CTM!
February 6th, 2008
New member: Sharalynn Kuziak joined.
Report on presentation by World Class Indifference improv troupe in Stamford.
Attendance: Rich Frantz, Dick Frantz, Wes Clark, Dave Tankoos, Jack Bush, Jeff Rosow, Dick Mead, Mike, Suzzane DiMarche, Sharalynn Kuziak. Guests Lisa O'Connor and Carol Casalveri
Scheduled Club Speech Contest for March 19th. Moved Richard Frantz Jr. Seconded by Dick. Passed
Speeches: Dick Mead "Louie's Lunch" (arguably the original hamburger), Jeff Rosow "Chi Kung"
January 16th, 2008
Announcements: Officer training tomorrow (January 17th) in Shelton. Contests coming up, club contest either second meeting in February or first meeting in March.
Attendance: Charlie Collins, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Mike, Cynthia (guest), Tracy, Suzanne Dimarche, Russel, Jeff Rosow, Dick Mean, Sharalyn (guest), Aaron.
Word: Capricious
January 2nd, 2008
Attendance: Cathy Vellucci, Jeff Rosow, Dick Frantz, Dick Mead, Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz, Don Robinson.
December 5th, 2007
Announcements: Party Next meeting at Wes Clark's, Directions to be sent by email. List of who's bring what to be discussed by email. No meeting December 19th, 2007
Attendance: Jeff Rosow, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Jack Bush, Mike Sullivan, Don Roberts, Ruth Harlowe. Guests: Joe Sullivan, Russell Antonacci.
Missing entries
August 1st, 2007
Attendance: Dave Tankoos, Steve Calandra, Suzanne DeMarchi, Dick Mead, Richard Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz Sr., Kris Nair.
announcements: Officer training August 16th in Shelton. Contest (Humorous and Table Topics) Second meeting in September.
We were visited by our Area Governor: Kris Nair.
July 18th, 2008
Attendance: Ruth Harlow, Richard Frantz Jr., David Bonnes, Dave Tankoos, Ann Hundt, Dick Mead, Cathy Vellucci, Don Roberts; Aaron Kerzner, Maryln Tharson
No new business.
Word of the day: Imperative
July 5th, 2007
No meeting
June 20th, 2007
Outgoing address of last years president, Richard Frantz Sr.
Thanks to hosts of club picnic.
Suzanne DeMarchi returned a new member copy of the basic manual (replacing it with her newly received copy). The manual was then issued to Aaron Kerzner.
Attendance: Cathy Vellucci, Dick Mead, Mike, Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz Sr., Aaron Kerzner, Dave Bonnes, Suzanne DeMarchi.
Dave Tankoos gave his 10th speech, completing the requirements for his CC (formerly called the CTM).
Speeches by Dave Tankoos (10), Aaron Kerzner (IB), Dick Mead (2).
June 6th, 2007
Attendance: Richard Frantz Jr., Ann Hundt, Wes Clark, Dave Bonnes, Mike , Dick Mead.
Announcements: Picnic next Thursday, June 14th, 2007
Summer schedule No meeting 7/4 or 8/15.
Speechathon: Wes Clark gave speech number 9. Ann Hundt & Dave Bonnes & Mike gave Ice breakers. Richard Frantz Jr. did a speech on Evaluations. Rich Mead was Toastmaster.
May 16th, 2007
Meeting cancelled on account of weather. The library lost power and closed early. Announced by email when known. Storm warnings, bad weather, trees down, etc.
May 2nd, 2007
We had four new member inductions for:
Dave Bonnes
Suzanne Demarchi
Ann Hundt
Richard Mead
Attendance (11):
Dave Bonnes,
Suzanne Demarchi,
Ann Hundt,
Richard Mead,
Jeff Rosow,
Richard Frantz Sr.,
Richard Frantz Jr.,
Jack Bush,
Dave Tankoos,
Ruth Harlow,
Cathy Vellucci
2 Guest:
Shawn Gordon
Aaron Kerzner
Nominations presented by nominating committee
President Cathy Vellucci VP Education Dave Tankoos VP Membership Richard Frantz, Jr. VP Publicity Wes Clark Treasurer Ruth Gilliland Secretary Suzanne Demarchi Sergeant at Arms Richard Frantz, Sr. Mentor Coordinator Jeff RosowNominees have agreed to serve if elected
March 21, 2007
Welcome new member Anne Hundt.
Guests: Suzanne Dimarchi and David Bonnes
Announce: Dues Due
Announce: District conference May 19th in East Hartford. Early bird discount if register before April 1st.
Announce: Still looking for site to hold Area Contest.
Announce: Exec committee meeting after meeting at Dunkin Donuts, everybody welcome. Agenda: Nominating committee.
Attendance: Ruth Harlowe, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Anne Hundt, Dave Tankoos, Rick Eisen, Jack Bush, Don Roberts.
Addition: New member: David Bonnes.
February 21, 2007
Announced: reminder: Dues due by April 1st.
February 7th, 2007
announcements:Contest next meeting: International and Tall Tales
We are running a Speechcraft Tuesdays 7PM at Cheshire High school. Need 8 members to support registered students.
Plan a speechathon (meeting of all prepared speeches) in March.
Judging by lack of chairs need to get here on time to get a seat <Grin>
January 17, 2007
Club Spring 2007 Contest scheduled for February 21st, 2007.
Richard Frantz Jr. authorized to investigate hosting the Area contest in the Large room at the library if it is available.
Report: Three officers trained at Spring Division training: Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz Jr. and Wes Clark. We need 4 officers trained to get a DCP point. There will be opportunities for make up training.
Purchased "20 YEARS OF WORLD CHAMPIONS" DVD (used by Jerry Aiyathurai at his presentation) and "2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" DVD (shows Jerry Aiyathurai competing at International). Requested $100 reimbursement to Richard Frantz Jr. for cost of "20 YEARS OF WORLD CHAMPIONS" to Richard Frantz Jr. Motion made Jeff Rosow and 2nd by Wes Clark. Passed. We now have the 2 DVDs and a DVD of the District 53 2006 Fall Humorous speech contest available for members to borrow.
Proposed March 7th meeting be used to concentrate on speeches (a speechathon in district parlance).
Attendance: Jack Bush, Don Roberts, Jeff Rosow, Cathy Vellucci, Richard Frantz Sr., Wes Clark, mary-anne Sedlock, Richard Frantz Jr., Dave Tankoos, Cheryl MacDonald.
January 11, 2007 Officer training Session
The following officers were trained at the Division-D Spring officer training session: Dave Tankoos, Richard frantz Jr, Wes Clark.
November 15th, 2006
Attendance: Ruth Harlow, Don Roberts, Jeff Rosow, Richard Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz Sr.,Dave Tankoos, Wes Clark, Cathy Vellucci, Jack Bush, Cheryl MacDonald, Scott Convertito.
Holiday Party to be held in place of 12/6/2006 meeting and cancel 12/20/2006 meeting as too close to holidays. Moved Jeff Rosow, 2nd Dave Tankoos.
Significant others welcome, finger food/munchies for refreshment, non-alcoholic.
Report on Fall 2006 District Conference by Richard Frantz Jr.
Induction Ceremony Jeff Rosow, Don Roberts.
Word of the day was Ruminate.
October 18th, 2006
Attendance: Jeff Rosow, Dave Tankoos, Jack Bush, Don Roberts, Scott Convertito, Barb Suppe, Dick Frantz Sr., Rich Frantz Jr., Cheryl, Ruth Harlow.
September 20th, 2006
Attendance: Ruth Harlowe, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Dave Tankoos, Jeff Rosow, Mary Anne Sedlock, Wes Clark, Don Roberts, Barb Suppe.
Special Meeting: Speech contest.
Humorous Speech Contest
1)Jeff Rosow
2)Richard Frantz Jr.
3)Richard Frantz Sr.
Evaluation Contest
1)Jeff Rosow
2)Marry Anne Sedlock
3)Dave Tankoos
Officers meeting, September 13, 2006
Distribution of directories
Review of roster.
Contact members not paid by next meeting. Action: Ruth
Publicity
Contact with New Haven Register: Dave. Wes to follow up with newspapers. Need to find wording for a press release
New member kits (have on hand) Action: Rich
DStickon labels for Brochures. Action: ???
Contact Erika to bring her class. Action: ???
Speechcraft
Through adult Ed at Cheshire for Spring term. Order speech craft starter kit #205 $20. Approved by exec cmt.
Order member progress chart set #227D $5.25 Approved by exec cmt.
Open House (with refreshments) for January. Action: Wes
Discussed taking meeting photos
Mentoring system
Who volunteers to be mentors? Action: Ruth
Ask Jeff to be Mentor Coordinator Action: general
Poll new members: who wants a mentor?
Educate mentors better and motivate them.
Present 2 minute tutorial: what is mentoring
Have someone pass signup sheet rather than just handing it around.
Goal setting: action: Rich
New member profiles.
Off MTG agenda for next mtg: Action: Pres
Speech contest
Kevin Finn (AG) as contest master or chief judge
Outline for contest master Action: Rich
Refreshments action:Wes
To be ordered from International
September 6th, 2006
Attendance: Jeff Rosow, Ruth, Dave Tankoos, Jack Bush, R. Frantz Sr., R Frantz Jr., Wes Clark. Guests: Dan Roberts, Kate Pedersen.
Announcements:
Dues due October 1st so collect at next meeting. Dues are $30 for next 6 months.
Club Contest September 20th (next meeting)
Area Contest September 27th (Wednesday after next meeting) in Farmington.
An officer meeting will be held September 13th.
Members so far expressing interest in competing:
Humorous speech contest: Jeff, Dick, Rich
Evaluation contest: Jeff, Dave
Target speaker: Wes Clark
Contest Master: Ruth
Chief Judge:
July 19th, 2006, Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
June 7th, 2006 , Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Richard Frantz Sr. offered to host the picnic at his home this year. Accepted with thanks.
Motion that club would reimburse for hamburgers, hotdogs and soda for the picnic.
moved: Barb Suppe Seconded: Jack Bush Passed.
Comment that would be inviting past members. Signup list passed. Signup, directions etc. to be emailed to members.
Respectfully submitted Richard Frantz Jr.May 17th, 2006, Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
| Report of Nominating committee | |
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| President | Richard Frantz Sr. |
| Vice President of Education | Dave Tankoos |
| Vice President of Membership | Richard Frantz Jr. |
| Vice President of Public Relations | Wes Clark |
| Treasurer | Ruth Gilliland Harlow |
| Secretary | (open) |
| Sergeant at Arms | Jack Bush |
Nominations from the floor: None
On request from the chair Jack Bush agreed to serve as Secretary until someone willing to hold the position permanently could be found.
Since all running un-opposed, club members present agreed to dispense with nominating speeches.
Chair proposed that if there was no opposition nominations would be closed and the secretary instructed to cast one ballot for the nominated people. Hearing no objection the chair did so and the nominees were elected.
It was discussed that turn out during the summer tended to be light and it was proposed that turn out might be better if we had one meeting per month in summer than if we tried to have our usual two meetings per month.
Moved: Cancel the second meeting in August (August 16th). Moved Dave Tankoos, 2nd Ruth Gilliland Harlow.
Amendment: Cancel first meeting in July (July 5th) as too close to the Fourth of July holiday. Moved Richard Frantz Sr. 2nd Dave Tankoos. Amendment passed unanimously.
Motion now stood as: Cancel the second meeting in August (August 16th) and Cancel first meeting in July (July 5th). Passed unanimously.
Announce
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Scheduling of our regular summer picnic. Moved: Hold in lieu 2nd meeting in June 21st. Tom Clukey had offered to host it previously so ask him if he can accommodate us (He might request reschedule to following Thursday. President authorized to contact Tom and see about arrangements. Moved Dave Tankoos, 2nd Ruth Gilliland Harlow. Passed unanimously.
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After the meeting Mary-Ann Sedlock indicated that she would be willing to serve as Secretary, but would not be able to attend certain meetings due to a prior commitment.
She will be nominated to hold the office, for the 2006-2007 term, at the next meeting.
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March 1, 2006, Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Cathy Vellucci, Judy Boynton, Richard Frantz, Jr., Wes Clark, Cheryl MacDonald, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Jack Bush, Mary Ann Sedlock, Richard Frantz, Jr., Dave Tankoos, Jeffrey Rosow , Richard Frantz, Sr. and Ruth Gilliland.
Business meeting: To correct a motion from a previous meeting Judy Boynton moved that 12 pins be purchased at $3.25 each, Jack Bush seconded and the motion was approved.
"Post Toasties," a get-together at a local establishment is being considered after a meeting in March.
On Wednesday April 12th, the Farmington Club is host for the area contest.
February 15. 2006 Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Judy Boynton, Babu Kuttala, Richard Frantz, Jr., Wes Clark, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu, Jack Bush, Mary Sedlock, Richard Frantz, Jr., Dave Tankoos, John Giaccoto (guest) and Jeffrey Rosow (guest).
Opened at 7:18 pm.
New Business. A motion by Jack Bush to purchase 12 Toastmasters pins at $3.00 each. was seconded by Barb Suppe and approved unanimously. The Cheshire Toastmasters club contest will be held on March 1 (next meeting) including tall tales 3-5 min. and the International speech contest, 5-7 min. The winners will go to the Area contest will be held tentatively on March 22 or April 12 in Farmington. Each club (Cheshire, Hartford, Farmington and Bristol) can send two contestants for each event. The Toastmasters International Convention will be held in Washington, DC in August.
Business meeting was closed at 7:35 pm.
Acting Secretary,February 1. 2006 Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Judy Boynton, Babu Kuttala, Richard Frantz Jr., Wes Clark, Frank Gomes, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu, Jack Bush, Mary Sedlock, Richard Frantz, Sr,.Lilly Hadinoto (guest) and Mathew Cochran (guest).
The meeting was opened at 7:20 pm by Richard Frantz, Jr., President, Cheshire Toastmasters. The following members were inducted into Cheshire Toastmasters: Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu, Mary Sedlock and Wes Clark. Frank Gomes moved that $35.00 be allocated for preparing the membership packets. Barb Suppe seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
The business meeting was closed at 7:35 pm.
Officer meeting of January 18, 2006
All entries are
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January 18, 2006 Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Katrina_Nichols, Judy Boynton, Babu Kuttala, Richard Frantz Jr, Allen Paige, Mary Sedlock, Dave Tankoos, Wes Clark, Frank Gomes, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu and Jack Bush.
Opened 7:20 pm, Richard Frantz Jr, announced that Toastmasters International's Convention will be held in Washington, DC in August.
The Cheshire Club Contest will be held in March. Events in International and Tall Tales contests. The member must have given six speeches to qualify for the International contest.
The District 53 Spring Conference will be held in May 2006 in Wallingford, A tall tales Contest is included.
Richard Frantz Jr proposed that Jack Bush be designated Interim Secretary. Moved by Judy Boynton. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
The business meeting was closed at 7:40 pm
Minutes
of
Old Business - None
New Business
Still seeking Secretary to fill out term.
Good of the order:
December
21st, 2005 No Meeting
No
meeting due to nearness of Holidays
December
7th ,2006
No Meeting
Minutes of the
Attendees:
Joe Abreu, Judy Boynton, Jack Bush, Wes Clark,
Richard Frantz, Jr., Ruth Gilliland, Cheryl MacDonald, Mary Ann Sedlock
and Dave Tankoos.
Richard
Frantz, Jr., President of Cheshire Toastmasters opened the meeting at 7:15
pm.
The minutes
of the November
2, 2005 meeting were approved. The
holiday party will be held on Wednesday Dec.7, and the location will be
announced. The second meeting in
December has been cancelled. Our
President indicated the Spring District Conference will be held on May 13,
2006 in
Minutes of the
The meeting
was opened at 7:15 pm
Attendees: Joe Abreu, Dave Tankoos, Judy Boynton, Wes Clark, Richard Frantz, Jr., Jack
Bush and guest Barbara Suppe. The minutes of September 21, October 5,
October 19, 2005 were read and approved It was agreed to have a holiday party
on Wed. Dec 7 and the second meeting in December has been cancelled. The Search for Club Secretary is continuing.
A discussion took place to form a committee to consider a policy for
invocations. The business meeting was
closed at 7:55 pm.
Acting
Secretary,
Jack Bush
Minutes of
Old
business - none
New
Business:
Special
Elections Treasurer:
Nominations
presented: Ruth Gilliland
From
floor: (none)
Nominations
closed
Vote
(unopposed, by show of hands): Unanimous
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Call for
Nominations for Secretary: None received.
Recitation
of duties:
Keep the minutes of the meeting
Keep the records and history of the
club
Handle the correspondence of the
club.
Sent to Nominating Committee to seek candidates.
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[Per
presiding officer: The nominating committee used by Cheshire Toastmasters
consists of active
past presidents of the club, chaired by the immediate past president.]
Expenditure: Upto $10 for a good
minutes notebook and a cheap 3-ring binder for incoming secretary.
Moved: Dave Tankoos, 2nd: Cathy Vellucci,
(no debate) voice
vote: Unanimous.
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Good of the
order:
Announcements:
Division contest next Wednesday October 26th, 2005, in
District
Conference: November 5th in
December 17th: Presentation by world champions of Public
Speaking
David
Brooks, 1990 Champion & Darren LaCroix, 2001
Champion
Location
not yet determined.
Submitted
Jack Bush,
interim secretary _______________________________
Received
___________________________
Approved
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Minutes of
Special
meeting: Due to Area contest held
tonight the business meeting normally held the first meeting of the month will
be moved to the second meeting for this month, October 18th,
2005. (Except for
announcements).
Announcements:
Division
Contest: October 25th, 2005 in
District
Conference: November 5th in
Speech
Contest:
Contest
Master: Frank Gomes
Chief
Judge: Richard Frantz Jr. (AG)
Humorous
speech contest (1 contestant):
Winner:
Kris Nair.
Table
Topics Contest:
Winner:
Dave Tankoos
2nd:
Kris Nair
Honorable
mention: Ruth Gilliland, Tom Clukey
Submitted
Jack Bush,
interim secretary _______________________________
Received
___________________________
Approved
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Minutes of September 21st, 2005
Old business:
none
New
Business:
Tom Clukey, who for several years has served as our Secretary
and Treasurer, has submitted his resignation from the offices effective The first meeting in October. His resignation is accepted with regret.
The
membership indicated their thanks and gave a round of applause.
To
announce: Seeking person or persons to fill out the terms as Secretary and
Treasurer.
Treasurers
report accepted as presented (not approved since unaudited).
(filed)
Motion:
Since international is increasing dues to $27
per semi, and combined with club dues of $6 per semi move change club
dues to $3 per semi so the total will be the rounder number of $30 per semi.
Moved: Richard Frantz Sr. 2nd:
Judy Boynton Vote: Unanimous
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Submitted,
Tom Clukey, Secretary
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Executive Committee Meeting
Minutes of September 21st, 2005
Actions:
Appoint
interim secretary as needed: Jack Bush.
Items:
Discussion of DCP.
Discussion
of Membership building
Report on
Mentor/Mentee program
Submitted: ________________________________________