December 18, 2010 - Meeting 2703

Toastmaster: Jim
Theme: The relatives
Word of the Day: Prosaic
Best TT: Kermit
Best Speaker: Bright – Across America
Best Evaluator: Dr. Gee

Announcements:

• There will be no meeting for the next two weeks due to Christmas and New Year. The next meeting will be on Jan. 8th. Happy Holidays!

• Please send your requests to Steve P. for the next 6 weeks schedule from Jan. 15th to Feb. 19th

• For new years eve Kermit and his wife will be going to the 57th fighter group at 6:00pm for dinner and a little fun in the lounge afterwards. Please let Kermit know if you are interested.

• As the contests approaches, a judges workshop has been scheduled for January 8th. Registration is required and due by Dec. 31. Please contact Bob for details.

Secretary Li.

December 11, 2010 - Meeting 2702

Toastmaster: Cathy
Theme: The holiday season
Word of the Day: Hobson’s choice
Best TT: Elaine
Best Speaker: Hamid – Self help.
Best Evaluator: Kermit

Announcements:

• Ellery and his wife hosed a wonderful holiday party in their home. Thank you for organizing and taking over your home. So glad the snow flurries didn't keep us from toasting the holidays!

• Please send Sharyn a request if you need a name tag.

• Dogwood International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest will be held on Jan. 22, 2011.

December 4, 2010 - Meeting 2701

Dramatic Reading Contest
Toastmaster: Barbara

First Place: Hamid
Second Place: Hal
Third Place: Kevin & Steve P.

Announcements:

• We had a wonderful Dramatic Reading Contest. We had 17 participants, with a wide variety of topics and viewpoints. Unfortunately, there is no next level contest for the winners. Thank you Barbara, Cathy and all for making it fun, informative, entertaining meeting!

• We had a great time to celebrate Sharyn and Elaine’s birthdays during the break.

• Ellery family would like to host the Holiday party on Sat. Dec. 12, 4-7pm. Games will be provided. It will be a lot of fun. All members and families are welcome. Please contact Ellery or Josephine for details.

Noverber 27, 2010 - Meeting 2700

Toastmaster: Bright
Theme: Cultures
Word of the Day: Mosaic
Best TT: Galina
Best Speaker: Thomas – Thanksgiving as an American character.
Best Evaluator: Bob

Announcements:

• Dogwood Dramatic Reading Contest will start on Dec. 4th at 8:00am. Please contact Cathy if you have not found something to read, and don't forget to send Barbara the info of your recite piece if you have not done so. Welcome to participate!

• Steve P. has made a plan regarding the newest Dogwood Barker Newsletter. Please let Steve know if you are interested in editing.