04-20-06 Meeting SUmmary

Theme: The Moon

Toastmaster: Kim C.

Guests: Sharon
Jen
Jeff

Word of the Day: Mike C. – very few “ahs” and “ums”
- Gardens in wheelbarrows
- Word of the Day used twice

Timer: Dan

Times: Keri – 9:30
Lori – 12:55
Dave – 3:28
Marian – 2:35
Betsy – 2:00

Speaker #1: Keri O.
- Spoke about how to grow tomatoes for the State Fair.
- She loves tomatoes.
- Told us her secrets.
o Right location.
§ Sandy, rich sail.
§ Plant in planter in garden.
o Right variety.
§ Plant size, structure.
§ Fruit size and color.
§ Disease resistance.
§ The larger the tomato, the longer it takes to ripe.
o Planting and caring of plants.
§ Plant leaves at ground level.
§ Use the right fertilizer.
§ Water regularly.
§ Use cages and stakes.

Speaker #2: Lori G.
- Spoke about 5 top radio stations in the metro area.
o KTIS/98.5
§ Christian rock.
§ No paid advertisements.
§ Listen to because:
· No commercials.
· 75-80 million listen to Christian rock.
· Fastest growing type of music.
· Positive, up lifting.
· Reflects core values.
· Chuck & John Morning show
o KDWB/101.3
§ Pop, hip hop
§ Gets paid advertisements to stay in business.
o KQRS/92.5
§ Classic rock and roll.
§ Gets paid advertisements to stay in business.
o WLTE/102.9
§ Light rock.
§ Gets paid advertisements to stay in business.
o K102/102.1
§ Country music.
§ Gets paid advertisements to stay in business.


Humor/Inspiration: Betsy
- Retiring from being an adult.
- Becoming an 8 year old.
- Wants to live a simple lifestyle again.
- Very uplifting, brought us back to our childhood.

Evaluator #1: Dave
- Good eye contact.
- No use of notes.
- Good use of visuals.
- Limited with gestures because of wireless mouse.

Evaluator #2: Marian
- Great emotional appeal.
- Next time rely on notes less.
- Overall, a great speech.

General Evaluator: Kurt
- Timing was an issue.
- Overall, a great meeting.
- Spirit Award: Keri O.
- Keri also attained her ATM-B.