Welcome to Crosswinds Toastmasters
JOIN US!
Crosswinds Toastmasters is a fun, supportive atmosphere to develop and practice your public speaking, listening, and leadership skills. Each week there are chances to give prepared and impromptu speeches as well as receive feedback from fellow members on ways to improve.
Guests are always welcome, so please stop by and visit us!

Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Happy Holidays! Cancelled meetings.
Due to conflicts for many of us and closure of the campus, we will next be meeting on January 4. See you in the new year!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Beginner's Parliamentary Procedure workshop today!
Our beginners Parliamentary Procedure workshop will be held today from noon to 1 PM at the Marshalltown Library located 105 W Boone St. Light snacks will be provided.
It is a lunch and learn so you may bring your lunch with and munch as you learn. This is an open meeting, all are invited to attend. Questions will be encouraged and answered during the demonstrations!
There will be members versed in Parliamentary procedure present to answer any questions if you want to stay after!
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Parliamentary Planning Meeting - 11/30
Reminder!
On Wednesday, November 30th, Crosswinds will have a special Parliamentary procedure planning meeting in preparation for the workshop on December 7th. Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring any additional refreshments!
On Wednesday, November 30th, Crosswinds will have a special Parliamentary procedure planning meeting in preparation for the workshop on December 7th. Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring any additional refreshments!
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Announcement: Off for Thanksgiving!
Due to the holiday week, we will not be meeting Wednesday, November 23!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 17, 2016
MAXIMUM Competence!
Congrats to Crosswinds veteran Melissa Niesen for receiving her Competent Communicator ribbon and Toastmasters Store Bux. Great Job Melissa!
Crosswinds Club President Leah Cox (right) congratulates Melissa Niesen. November 9th 2016.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Crowsswinds Earns Second Place Ian Edwards Award
The Ian Edwards Award is earned by the Club who achieves the highest ratio of educational completions to membership base as determined by the performance reports from Toastmasters International.
Chrissy Bjorklund, VPE accepted this honor on the club's behalf.
Congratulations everyone!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Division C Contest Reminder! October 15th, 2016
As a reminder, our very own Charlie Harris is advancing onto the Division C Conference (Contest) in the Evaluation category, taking place on October 15th at 9:00am, EMC Insurance Companies in Des Moines, IA.
If you have any kind words of support or advice, please share those with him!
If you have any kind words of support or advice, please share those with him!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
CANCELLED October 12
Due to low member availability, we have decided to cancel our meeting for Wednesday, October 12. Please join us the following week at our regularly scheduled time and place!
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
The accolades pile in! 10/5/2016
Today, Sarah Mattingly took home a Competent Communicator Ribbon and a $5 Certificate for District 19 Bookstore Bucks! Congrats!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Business meeting October 5
Our next meeting will be an all-business meeting. If you're thinking about visiting us, October 12 would probably be a better option!
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Toastmaster Agenda - 9/28/2016
9/28/2016
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Toastmaster
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Bill
Backoff
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Speaker #1
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Sarah
Mattingly
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Evaluator #1
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Melissa
Niesen
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TT
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Zach
Ray
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Word
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Leah
Cox
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Time
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Chrissy
Bjorklund
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Ah/grammar
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George Trent
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Thought/joke
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Carrie Klinge
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Quizmaster
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General Evaluator
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Charlie Harris
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Introducer
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George
Trent
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Open
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Open
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Open
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
CANCELLED September 14
Due to a conflicting event, we have decided to cancel our meeting for Wednesday, September 14. Please join us the following week at our regularly scheduled time and place!
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Salute to the Troops!
George Trent, Crosswinds Toastmasters Sergeant At Arms, presents an epic piece of his latest WWII artwork and an engaging speech in preparation for a special event at The American Legion of Iowa!
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Monday, August 29, 2016
Toastmasters Agenda - 8/31/2016
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8/31/2016
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Toastmaster
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Carrie
Klinge
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Speaker
#1
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George
Trent
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Evaluator
#1
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Dierdre
Taylor
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TT
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Bill
Backoff
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GE
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Charlie
Harris
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Word
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Sarah Mattingly
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Time
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Melissa
Niesen
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Ah/grammar
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Zach
Ray
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Thought/joke
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Chrissy
Bjorklund
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Quizmaster
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Andi
Acton
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Introducer
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Zach
Ray
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Toastmasters Agenda - 8/24/2016
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8/24/2016
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Toastmaster
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Andi Acton
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Speaker #1
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Carrie Klinge
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Evaluator #1
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Charlie Harris
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Speaker #2
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Sarah Mattingly
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Evaluator #2
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Chrissy Bjorklund
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TT
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Dierdre Taylor
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GE
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Cyndi Barber
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Word
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Bill Backoff
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Time
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George Trent
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Ah/grammar
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Melissa Niesen
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Thought/joke
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Zach Ray
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Quizmaster
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Leah Cox
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Introducer
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Bill Backoff
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Toastmasters Agenda - 8/10/2016
8/10/2016
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Toastmaster
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Sarah Mattingly
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Speaker #1
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Chrissy Bjorklund
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Evaluator #1
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Andi Acton
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Introducer
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TT
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Carrie Klinge
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Word
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Charlie Harris
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Time
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Dierdre Taylor
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Ah/grammar
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Bill Backoff
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Thought/joke
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George Trent
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Quizmaster
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Melissa Niesen
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Open
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Leah Cox
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Open
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Cyndi Barber
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General Evaluator
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Dierdre Taylor
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
Leah Cox earns recognition from Area 51 Director!
Congratulations to Crosswinds President Leah Cox, who was awarded on Wednesday with the Outstanding Toastmaster award from Area 51 Director, Claude Hartman.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Monday, July 25, 2016
Toastmaster Assignments - 7/27/2016
7/27/2016
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Toastmaster
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Zach Ray
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Speaker #1
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Sarah Mattingly
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Evaluator #1
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Leah Cox
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Speaker #2
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Evaluator #2
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TT
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Andi Acton
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Word
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Chrissy Bjorklund
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Time
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Carrie Klinge
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Ah/grammar
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Charlie Harris
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Thought/joke
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Claude Hartman
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Quizmaster
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Dierdre Taylor
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Open
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George Trent
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Open
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Melissa Niesen
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General Evaluator
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Bill Backoff
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Open
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Cyndi Barber
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Facebook Group Page now LIVE!
Our Crosswinds Facebook Page is now LIVE!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1086919404677029/
Join the community and Like Us!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1086919404677029/
Join the community and Like Us!
Monday, July 18, 2016
Toastmaster Assignments - 7/20/2016
7/20/2016
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Toastmaster
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Melissa Niesen
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Speaker #1
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Cyndi Barber
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Evaluator #1
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Sarah Mattingly
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Speaker #2
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Evaluator #2
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TT
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Zach Ray
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Word
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Andi Acton
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Time
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Chrissy Bjorklund
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Ah/grammar
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Carrie Klinge
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Thought/joke
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Charlie Harris
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Quizmaster
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Claude Hartman
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General Evaluator
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Dierdre Taylor
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Open
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Leah Cox
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Open
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George Trent
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Not available
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Bill Backoff
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Farewell
Crosswinds said farewell to past president and long-time member David Arnold today as he moves on to new employment in Des Moines. Current president Leah Cox presented a Crosswinds painting created by George Trent and signed by the club. We'll miss you David!
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Toastmaster Assignments - May 25, 2016
Assignments:
Toastmaster - Dierdre Taylor
Speaker(1) - Andi Acton
Evaluator(1) - Chrissy Bjorklund
Speaker(2) - Melissa Niesen
Evaluator(2) - N/A
TableTopics - Leah Cox
GE - Cyndi Barber
Word of Day - Dierdre Taylor
Ah/Grammer - Melissa Niesen
Timer - David Arnold
Quiz Master - Dierdre Taylor
Thought/Joke - David Arnold
Toastmaster - Dierdre Taylor
Speaker(1) - Andi Acton
Evaluator(1) - Chrissy Bjorklund
Speaker(2) - Melissa Niesen
Evaluator(2) - N/A
TableTopics - Leah Cox
GE - Cyndi Barber
Word of Day - Dierdre Taylor
Ah/Grammer - Melissa Niesen
Timer - David Arnold
Quiz Master - Dierdre Taylor
Thought/Joke - David Arnold
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Toastmasters Assigments - 5/11/2016
Assignments:
Toastmaster - Charlie Harris
Speaker(1) - Sarah Mattingly
Evaluator(1) - Melissa Niesen
Speaker(2) - George Trent
Evaluator(2) - Bill Backoff
GE - Leah Cox
TableTopics - Chrissy Bjorklund
Word of Day - Carrie Klinge
Ah/Grammer - Leah Cox
Timer - Cyndi Barber
Thought/Joke - Dierdre Taylor
Quiz Master - Charlie Harris
Toastmaster - Charlie Harris
Speaker(1) - Sarah Mattingly
Evaluator(1) - Melissa Niesen
Speaker(2) - George Trent
Evaluator(2) - Bill Backoff
GE - Leah Cox
TableTopics - Chrissy Bjorklund
Word of Day - Carrie Klinge
Ah/Grammer - Leah Cox
Timer - Cyndi Barber
Thought/Joke - Dierdre Taylor
Quiz Master - Charlie Harris
Toastmaster assignments for 5/4/2016
Visiting today:
Claude Hartman DTM, Chief Ambassador, Area 54 Directory, Area 51 Assistant Director, Crosswinds Toastmasters Club Coach.
Assignments:
Toastmaster - Cyndi Barber
Speaker - David Arnold
Evaluator - Sarah Mattingly
GE - George Trent
TableTopics - Andi Acton
Word of Day - Chrissy Bjorklund
Ah/Grammer - Bill Backoff
Timer - Leah Cox
Thought/Joke - George Trent
Quiz Master - Claude Hartman
Claude Hartman DTM, Chief Ambassador, Area 54 Directory, Area 51 Assistant Director, Crosswinds Toastmasters Club Coach.
Assignments:
Toastmaster - Cyndi Barber
Speaker - David Arnold
Evaluator - Sarah Mattingly
GE - George Trent
TableTopics - Andi Acton
Word of Day - Chrissy Bjorklund
Ah/Grammer - Bill Backoff
Timer - Leah Cox
Thought/Joke - George Trent
Quiz Master - Claude Hartman
Friday, April 22, 2016
Toastmaster Assignment for 4/27/2016
Future meetings:
5/4 and 5/18 - Claude Hartman DTM, Chief Ambassador, Area 54 Directory, Area 51 Assistant Director will visit our club. He has been appointed Crosswinds Toastmasters Club Coach.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Lennox Speech winner and assignments for 3/30/2016
Assignments:
Toastmaster of the Day - Carrie Klinge
Word of the Day - Charlie Harris
Speaker - Ben Stanish, Lennox Speech contest winner
Evaluations - Round Robin
Table Topics Master - Cyndi Barber
Thought/Joke of Day - Melissa Niesen
Toastmaster of the Day - Carrie Klinge
Word of the Day - Charlie Harris
Speaker - Ben Stanish, Lennox Speech contest winner
Evaluations - Round Robin
Table Topics Master - Cyndi Barber
Thought/Joke of Day - Melissa Niesen
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Ben Stanish, Lennox Speech Contest Winner 2016 |
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Lennox Speech Judges |
Monday, March 14, 2016
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Crosswinds Toastmasters ** CANCELLED 2/3/2016** due to weather
Due to the weather and absent Toastmaster members, we are cancelling out meeting today!!
Have a good day!
February 10th - Leadership Training - Leah Cox
February 17th - Resume Toastmaster meetings using the agenda from 2/3/2016
Have a good day!
February 10th - Leadership Training - Leah Cox
February 17th - Resume Toastmaster meetings using the agenda from 2/3/2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Friday, January 8, 2016
Assignments for Jan. 13, 2016
Toastmaster
.......... Bill Backoff Tabletopics
............ Andi Acton
Speaker #1
........... George Trent Wordmaster
........... Dierdre Taylor
Evaluator #1
......... Leah Cox Ah/grammarian ....... Dierdre Taylor
Speaker #2
........... Timer .................... Chrissy Bjorklund
Evaluator #2
......... Quizmaster
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General Eval
......... Cyndi Barber Though/Joke
.......... Charlie Harris