Club 7620 – Area 16 – DISTRICT 65 – Rochester, NY
Meeting Minutes May 1, 2008
Theme--“Longevity”
Attendance: James C Basile, Stephen W Bateman, William G Bianchi, Cynthia M. Clauss, CL, Carolina Correa, Cynthia A Craner, Scott J. Ellsworth, CTM, Korey L Finstad, Alison Beth Kobey, Jared L. Kronenberg, CC, CL, Michael G. Meynadasy, CTM, Gordon Penniston, DTM, James M Redmond, Kristina L Stevens, CC, Kurt R. Uetz, ACS, Rosalind Michele Walker, John Wenderlich, Leanne Michele Whitbeck
Guests: Elaina Augustine, Katie Mangle
Start time: 12:00, by Rosalind Walker, Sergeant-at-Arms
Opening Remarks: Jim Basile
Business meeting:
Jared Kronenberg, CC, CL, President, Presiding Officer
At the District 65 Conference, the club did very well. Gordon Penniston won the District 65 Evaluation Contest, while Scott Ellsworth was 2nd in the International Speech contest (if the 1st place person doesn't make it, Scott is eligible at the Regional level of the speech contest). Way to go Scott and Gordon!
Speech a thon, Saturday, May 17. If you want to give speeches, work on your CL manual, or help out, please contact Gordon. We need people to be timers, evaluators, and toastmasters!
Mike Meynadasy, CTM, VP-Membership--Colleen Balkin has paid her dues and is now accepted a s a member of Rochester High Noon
Club Officer Elections
Before the elections, Jared announced that Mary Scarbrough was removed as a candidate for VP-Membership, as she is no longer a member. A quorum was present.
The election results are as follows:
President--Mike Meynadasy (unanimous)
VP-Education--Leanne Whitbeck (unanimous)
VP-Membership--John Wenderlich (unanimous)
VP-Public Relations--Kris Stevens (unanimous)
Secretary--Gordon Penniston 8, Alison Kobey 7
Treasurer--Rosalind Walker 11, Scott Ellsworth 5
Sergeant-at-Arms--Cindy Craner 10, Korey Finstad 6
Congrats to Mike, Leanne, John, Kris, Gordon, Rosalind, and Cindy as they lead the club in the 2008-2009 Toastmasters year. Please give them your support as they help you achieve your communication and leadership goals.
Kris Stevens, VP-Public Relations
The 10th Anniversary Committee is meeting after the meeting. If you would like to help out on the committee, or have ideas on how to celebrate, please contact Kris.
Kris Stevens, CC, Toastmaster
Rosalind Walker, CL—Grammarian
Carolina Correa—Ah Counter
Jamie Redmond, Vote Counter
Gordon Penniston, DTM, Timer
Speaking portion:
Mike Meynadasy, Title: “Evaluate to motivate”, The Successful Club Series, 10-12 minutes, total time: 11.53
Cindy Craner, Title: “The Art of Bat Extraction”, Competent Communicator Manual, Speech #3, Get To The Point, 5-7 minutes, total time: 7.45
Cindy Clauss, CTM, CL, Chief Evaluator
Alison Kobey evaluated Mike Meynadasy; Spoke 3.15
Leanne Whitbeck evaluated Cindy Craner; Spoke 3.23
Rosalind Walker—Grammarian's report
Carolina Correa—Ah Counter's report
While waiting for the votes to be counted, it was announced that with his presentation at the meeting, Mike Meynadasy has fulfilled the requirements for the old Competent Leader. Congratulations, Mike!
Jamie Redmond announced the awards:
Best Speaker—Mike Meynadasy, CC, CL
Best Evaluator—Alison Kobey
Guests were asked for their comments
Steve Bateman—Closing remarks
The next meeting was announced to be on Thursday, May 16, 2008
Meeting Adjourned at 1.06, by Jared Kronenberg, President, Presiding Officer
Recorded and submitted by Gordon Penniston, DTM, Club Secretary
5/1/08
