And The Winner Is…
The November 18, 2010 meeting was the semi-annual Big “D” Toastmasters officer elections meeting. We’ve had consistently good turnout for these election meetings which had been previously less well attended in years past, which is a tribute to the quality of new members joining Big “D” in recent years, and the recent growth of the club.
We had contested races for the 2nd or 3rd consecutive election, this time for the roles of President and Sergeant-At-Arms. Again it seems like the club will be in good hands, and Joseph Pezanowski proved he’s up to the task of President as he has actually been serving that role plus VP-Education this term. Just being President would seem a little daunting to most people, but for Joseph it’s going to be a relief.
In addition, Tamera made it clear she’s got an interest in adult education and plans to make a difference during her tenure. Brenna came with a solid list of ideas about what she wants to accomplish for the next term, could mean big things in store for membership. Could a bigger room be in store for 2011?
The VP-PR Mike Weibel will server another term and ….. well look, Joseph, Tamera and Brenna are each really strong candidates! 
Kelley Decker showed you can (a) win an officer’s role, (b) give a manual speech and (c) waste no time serving the club when she received the nod as club Secretary. Yes, she played the “I can read, write and I have a computer” card, but I think she won on merit alone!
Brad Johnson stepped up to take on the heavy lifting of the Treasurers role, and has already met with the outgoing Treasurer so he’s ready to hit the ground running. Finally, Essam El-Beik will insure that the meetings proceed under control, in order and without distraction as Sergeant-At-Arms. Between Joseph and Essam, the rowdy’s will have a tough time this term. All in all, a good lineup to be sure.
To summarize, here’s the final slate of officers for the January – June, 2010 term:
See everyone in 2 weeks!
Minutes for Regular Meeting on
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Minutes:
The regular meeting of the Big “D” Toastmasters on September 23, 2010 was called to order at 6:30 pm by club Treasurer Frank Kozel.
The business session, presided by new club President Joseph Pezanowski, started at 6:35pm. The minutes of the previous meeting were read in a clear, strong yet friendly voice by Mike Weibel, and were approved.
During the business session, club Treasurer Frank Kozel reminded everyone that dues were … due.
When Committee Reports were called for, Eric Dyson announced that the Ad Hoc Social Committee, which has been referenced before but whose existence has yet to be proven, would be sponsoring the annual Eric Dyson Birthday Soiree (pronounced Swar-ay) commencing at 7pm sharp at Cape Buffalo grill in Addison on Sept 24, and would end at such time as he became unconscious.
Steve Patterson then announced that his pledge in a prior meeting to audit the club’s financial records would begin next week.
Keri Boyce then announced that she had received not one … not two … but three applications for membership. The club proceeded to induct Joe Parisi, Kelly Decker and Seren Frantz as Big D’s newest members.
Mac Smith then called for the Orders of the Day and the business meeting was concluded sometime before 9pm.
Toastmaster of the Evening, Luke “Crazy Legs” Donev was then introduced and announced his theme of “Bread”, which led to possibly the most peculiar Table Topics question in Big “D” history when Table Topics Master Steve Patterson asked Seren: “If you were a loaf of bread, what kind of a loaf of bread would you be?”
4 excellent prepared speeches were given by Martha Philastre, Jennie Pugh, Gabriel Munoz-Fitch and Essam Beik.
General Evaluator Keri Boyce led the Evaluations, which were given by Brad Johnson, Eric Dyson, Daniel “Go Texas!” Martinez and Frank Kozel.
Finally, ribbons were awarded:
Best Table topics: New member Kelley Decker
Best Speech: Jennie Pugh
Best Evaluator: Eric Dyson
Toastmaster of the Evening: Tamera Rainey
The meeting ended at 8:30pm sharp and a good time was had by all!
Minutes for Regular Meeting on
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The regular meeting of the Big “D” Toastmasters on September 2, 2010 was called to order at 6:30 pm by Jennifer Huch!
The business session started at 6:35pm, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. During the business session- discussion ramped up about the past fiscal year. It was decided Steve, Frank, and myself would meet to discuss any issues or problems the club thinks it has. On a happier note, Preston “Dog Lover” Swincher was voted into Big D. The business meeting ended at 6:54 pm.
Toastmaster of the evening, David Rouble started the school year off with a bang! Theme of the meeting was “BACK TO SCHOOL” and Table Topics Master Annette Okai took over with “straight A” questions!
Prepared speeches by Stew “don’t put me in a black box” Carson, Victoria “jet ski” Tamez, Shawnda “Big Tex Green Beans” Corker and Danni “i found my direction and you can too” Babik.
General Evaluator Chase Miller: Evaluators were FadI Tabbara, Jennifer Huch, Jim Wolff and Steve Patterson.
Best Table topics: Preston “I like to ride my bicycle” Swincher
Best Speech: Danni “which direction are you going” Babik
Best Evaluator: Steve “I only have 1 kid left” Patterson
Toastmaster of the evening: Stew” Start with why” Carson.
Meeting ended at 8:40 with Cake, and the good time was continued at Sherlocks Pub.
Minutes for Regular Meeting on
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The regular meeting of the Big “D” Toastmasters on August 26, 2010 was called to order at 6:30 pm by Brenna Smith!
The business session started at 6:36pm, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Senior Toastmaster Cliff Hutchinson introduced a new bill, which was heavily debated between himself and John Session, but fortunately the Orders of the Day were called at 6:45pm.
“MentorMaster” Of the Evening and Seasoned Toastmaster John Lawson did a spectacular job with the theme: “Those who made a difference. Mentors”. Shortly after his introduction, Brad Johnson took the stage as Table Topics Master, with inspiring and heartfelt questions.
Prepared speeches were given by Fadi “THE CHILD IN HIM” Tabbera, Frank “HAND MOTIONS” Kozel, Tatjana “QUEEN OF NETWORKING” Paterno, and Linda “HISTORY MAJOR” Martin.
General Evaluator of the evening was our very own comedian Mac McAdams. Evaluators of the evening were Essam El-Beik, Mike Weibel, Ben Vincent, and Mac Smith.
Best Speaker Award went to Tatjana Paterno, Best Table Topics went to Donev, Best Evalulator went to Mike Weibel and Outstanding Toastmaster went to Jerry Seinfield’s brother, MAC MCADAMS!!!
The meeting ended at 8:34 pm., and a good time was had by all!
Minutes for Regular Meeting on
Thursday, August, 19, 2010
The regular meeting of the Big “D” Toastmasters on August 19, 2010was called to order at 6:30 pm by Jennifer Huch!
The business session started at 6:35pm, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Big NEWS was discussed during the business sessions- SOCIAL Thursdays will be in effect September 2, 2010 and will continue to be in effect EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. The business session ended at 6:54pm with no unfinished business.
Toastmaster of the evening, Eric Dyson tried to “cool” things down with the theme “BEAT THE HEAT”… he did a “sweltering” job! At 7:01 David Medart took the stage as Table Topics Masters!
Prepared speeches were given by Tamera “THE YANK” Ranney, Jennifer “THE RIVER QUEEN” Huch, Jim “THE TOAST” Wolff, and Joseph “GOD BLESS AMERICA” Pezanowski.
General Evaluator of the evening was our one and only, Stew “THE MIC” Carson. Evaluators of the evening were John Sessions, Victoria Perez, Frank Kozel, and winner of Best Evaluator, John Lawson.
Best Speaker Award went to Joseph Pezanowski.
The meeting ended at 8:35 pm., and a good time was had by all!
Minutes for Regular Meeting on
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The regular meeting of the Big “D” Toastmasters on August 12, 2010 was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The business session started at 6:35pm, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Keri Boyce and approved. Inspiration and Pledge was given by Tatijana Paterno in the middle of the meeting due to Dallas traffic. Discussion of the Contest was debated and the business session ended at 6:50pm with no unfinished business.
Toastmaster of the evening, David Medart made it hot in here with the theme: The Heat Wave of 1980! Joseph Pez was Table Topics-master, and did “HOT” job!!! Prepared speeches were given by Brandon Holloway, Brad Johnson, Fadi Tobbara, and Steve Patterson. General Evaluator was Ben Vincent and Evaluators for the Evening were Mac McAdams, Brenna Smith, David Rouble, and Chase Miller.
Awards went to John “Chicago” Lawson for best table topics, Best speaker, Fadi “Airflow” Tabbarro, best evaluator, David “Gorilla Hands” Rouble, and outstanding toastmaster of the evening, Tamera “I made a poster” Ranney!
The meeting ended at some time p.m., and a good time was had by all!
Minutes for Regular Meeting on
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The regular meeting of the Big “D” Toastmasters on August 5, 2010 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Frank Kozel.
The business session started at 6:34pm, and the minutes of the previous meeting were not read, BUT approved! The business session ended at 6:43 with no unfinished business.
Toastmaster of the evening, Mike Weibel was introduced at 6:44 with the theme “Social Media”. Linda Martin was Table Topics-master, and did an “APPEASABLE” job!!! Prepared speeches were given by first-timer Shawnda Corker, pronounced like Honda, but with an “S”, All smiles, Dan Martinez, Big Leaguer, Mac McAdams, and Beauty Insider, John Lawson. General Evaluator was Mac Smith and Evaluators for the Evening were Keri Boyce, Cliff Hutchinson, Annette Okai, and Vicki Tamez.
John Lawson took home 2 awards, Best Speaker and Outstanding Toastmaster. We had some guests, but unfortunately I didn’t write their names down.
The meeting ended at 8:33 p.m., the meeting achieved its intended goals and a good time was had by all!
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