January 8, 201 - Meeting 2704

Toastmaster: Sharyn
Theme: A defining moment
Word of the Day: Ceteris Paribus
Best TT: Lucia
Best Speaker: Kermit-The move from hell and the restaurant that never was.
Best Evaluator: Phil

Announcements:

• Please enjoy the newest winter 2011 edition of the Dogwood Barker club newsletter. Thank you Steve P., our past VP public relations, for this great contribution.

• The new officers were inducted by Ron, I-83 division governor, at the beginning of the meeting. President Josephine, VP Education Steve P., VP Membership Kermit, VP Public Relations Bright, Secretary Li, Treasurer Sharyn, Sergeant at Arms Tim, Contest Chair Phil and Social Chair Ellery.

• The TLI Jan.15 morning session was canceled due to ice road condition. Everyone registered for the Saturday (1/15) morning session is asked to please attend either the afternoon session on January 15 or one of the other 2 sessions on Saturday January 29.

• Dogwood International Speech and Table Topics contests will be on Saturday, January 22, 2011. All contestants and participants will need to arrive by 7:30AM for preliminary instructions. The contest will start promptly at 8:00AM. Please contact Phil or Fran for details.

• Lin and her husband would host a potluck party in her home which is scheduled on Sat., Jan. 29, 5:30-11:00PM. The karaoke system and games will be provided. It will be a lot of fun. Please contact Lin for more information or RSVP to the invitation.