Contestants and Winners in Div. D Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest

Arlene, Cathy, Dennis, John, Karen, Michael, Sara, Steven, Suzanna

Officials and Functionaries for Div. D Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contest

Andrew, Arlene, Bob, Charles, Chris, Christine, Dave, Glenn, Karen, Larry, Lenore, Lisa, Louis, Mark, Michele, My, Nancy, Scott H, Scott R, Stephany, Susan

Upcoming District 84 Conference "Anchors Away" Daytona Beach, November 6, 7 + 8

District 84 Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training - Scott, and Fall Conference Committee Chair - Nancy remind everyone to come to the District 84 Fall Conference "Anchors Away" in beautiful Daytona Beach.

'Test' Speaker for Division D Evaluation Contest

"Be Prepared... For Ills, Chills, and Thrills" by Mark

Trick-Or-Treat Tall Tales Tournament

Trick-Or-Treat Tall Tales Tournament
Toastmasters come one, come all!
Halloween Saturday October 31, 2009
SAIC Conference Center 12809 Science Dr, Orlando, FL 32817
- Costumes encouraged -
Free Admission - Everyone is welcome
Bring family and friends- Fun - Food - Prizes
1:30 PM registration
2:00-3:00 Original Tall Tales, 3:00-4:00 Classic Tall Tales

A printable PDF with detailed information is available by clicking here

Competent Leadership Manual

10 Required Projects - Overview of Meeting Roles

Project 1: page 9 Listening and Leadership (3 of 4)
Speech Evaluator, Table Topics Speaker, Ah-Counter, Grammarian

Project 2: page 14 Critical Thinking (2 of 3)
Speech Evaluator, Grammarian, General Evaluator

Project 3: page 19 Giving Feedback (3 of 3)
Speech Evaluator, Grammarian, General Evaluator

Project 4: page 24 Time Management (Timer and 1 of 4)
Timer, Toastmaster, Speaker, Grammarian, Topicsmaster

Project 5: page 30 Planning and Implementation (3 of 4)
Speaker, General Evaluator, Toastmaster, Topicsmaster

Project 6: page 35 Organizing/Delegating (1 of 4, to Organize a club...)
Speech Contest, Special Event, Membership Campaign, Public Relations Campaign, Newsletter, Webmaster

Project 7: page 41 Developing Your Facilitation Skills (2 of 4)
Toastmaster, General Evaluator, Topicsmaster, Befriend a Guest

Project 8: page 48 Motivating People (3 of 5, but #1 OR #2 required)
1) Membership Campaign/Contest Chair, 2) Public Relations Campaign Chair, Toastmaster, Speech Evaluator, General Evaluator

Project 9: page 54 Mentoring (1 of 3, to Mentor a…)
New Member, Existing Member, High Performance Leadership Project

Project 10: page 59 Team Building (2 of 2, or 1 of the roles in Project 6)
Toastmaster, General Evaluator

Project Matrix on page 76, this listing compiled by Denise W

Area 42 Vision Statement

• Create fun, exciting and enjoyable group events
• Well organized projects with realistic time management
• Contests built on Toastmasters guidelines and rules
• Area events highly attended by Club members and guests
• Atmosphere of welcome, fun, refreshments were fiscally appropriate
• Demonstrate Toastmasters education program benefits through leader members
• Inspire membership growth and further personal development
• Social diversity and inclusion between members, guests, and all levels of experience
• Laughing, Sharing, Learning, Growing Together

Area 42 Success Method

I invite everyone to be part of this mission. Your effort, your talent, your leadership, your support, and you-name-it are essential and appreciated. Most of all, I treasure your friendship. I need your help to bring Area 42 forward to fulfill this vision, not just for one event, but for the many more opportunities that lie ahead in this best-ever year. Thanks to everyone for being part of this learning experience, for committing to your success in life, and for sharing in our common Toastmasters journey.

The Area 42 Mission

The Area 42 mission for 2009 and 2010 is to conduct quality gatherings that provide fun, inspiration, information and education to its membership. To introduce Toastmasters' education program to others and demonstrate the benefits through the examples of our members. To foster positive interactions within clubs and between clubs and in our communities. It is my mission to make it a fun, memorable, enjoyable experience for everyone. My Area 42 mission statement is “Let’s Learn Together And Have A Marvelous Time Doing It!"

WINNERS ! Area 42 Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests

Area 42 Humorous Speech Contest - 1st Place: Michael, 2nd Place: Donna

Area 42 Evaluation Contest - 1st Place: Steven, 2nd Place: Paul

Clip Length 1:50 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny and Denise

Contest Certificates of Appreciation Presentation

Certificates of Appreciation are presented by Contest Master Ralph, Chief Judge Jim, and Area 42 Governor My for the Area 42 Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest participants and contestants.

Clip Length 4:36 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Area 42 Humorous Speech Contestants Interviews

Interviews of the Humorous Speech contestants by the Contest Master.

Clip Length 6:51 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Area 42 Evaluation Contestants Interviews

Interviews of the Evaluation contestants by the Contest Master.

Clip Length 3:13 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

"Dealing With Addictions" by Donna - Humorous Speech Contest

Humorous Speech contestant four, Donna with her speech "Dealing With Addictions."

Clip Length 5:32 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

"The Dating Game" by Roxie - Humorous Speech Contest

Humorous Speech contestant three, Roxie with her speech "The Dating Game."

Clip Length 7:26 Minutes, Videos courtesy of Denny & Denise

"Boating Ft Lauderdale Style" by Denny - Humorous Speech Contest

Humorous Speech contestant two, Denny with his speech "Boating Ft Lauderdale Style."

Clip Length 6:40 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

"Highlights Of Europe" by Michael - Humorous Speech Contest

Humorous Speech contestant one, Michael with his speech "Highlights Of Europe."

Clip Length 7:26 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Area 42 Humorous Speech - Contest Reconvenes

Area 42 Humorous Speech Contest is reconvened by Contest Master Ralph on Sunday September 13, 2009.

Clip Length 2:16 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Evaluator Three - Evaluation Contest

Evaluation contestant 3 Paul, with his evaluation of the "test" speech "Push A Button."

Clip Length 2:53 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Evaluator Two - Evaluation Contest

Evaluation contestant 2 Steven, with his evaluation of the "test" speech "Push A Button."

Clip Length 3:09 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Evaluator One - Evaluation Contest

Evaluation contestant one, Diane with her evaluation of the "test" speech "Push A Button."

Clip Length 2:52 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Guest "Test" Speaker - Evaluation Contest

Guest speaker Jerell with the "test" speech "Push A Button." The evaluation contestants all evaluate this "test" speech.

Clip Length 7:20 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise

Opening of Area 42 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Area 42 H & E Contest opening ceremonies with Sergeant At Arms Jim R, Contest Master Ralph and Chief Judge Jim E on Sunday September 13, 2009.

Clip Length 4:56 Minutes, Videos courtesy Denny & Denise