Division C

Niantic Contest Results

March 25, 2010

Tall Tales Contestants:
Dave Nelson, "Different Backgrounds Merging to Share Later Experiences"
Mary Lou Underwod, "Baring it all"
Bob Winslow, "Vacation on Cayo Costa"
Leslie Lucas, "As you Dress"

1st Place:  Bob Winslow 
2nd Place: Leslie Lucas

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
1st Place: Rama Ubba, "Work Stress"
2nd Place: Joanne Moore, "Possibilities"
3rd Place: Judy Clinton, "The Story of your Life"

 

Middlesex County Toastmasters

Open House

On March 25th, Middlesex County Toastmasters held an exciting Open House with 40 people in attendance. The theme was “Communicate and Prosper,” which resonated throughout the evening.

Members present: Tom Alvord,  Anne-Marie Cannata, Jen Cimilluca, Charnaie Gordon, Kay Jeyapalan, John Keppler, Jonathan Martin, Cheryl Mason, Erin Mulhern, Pam Mulready, Emily O’Brien, Mike O’Brien, Dianne Olsen, Ramesh Padavala, Murali Pemmaraju, Pete Plotica, Kim Price, Eric Roise, Rob Schaff and Arun Sodani

Visiting Dignitaries: Roger Arnold (Area B1 Governor),Ute Brinkmann (Area C1 Governor),  Nathan Jaycox (Division C Governor), Don Logie (District Photographer), Bette McIntire (Division B Governor), and Sharon Roth (District Webmaster)

Other Guests: Jerry Aiyathurai (Keynote Speaker), Richard Chang, Doug Compton, Ashley Gasper, Lawrence Gore, Art Herold, Jorge Kuljis, Patrick Laffan, Rachel Mele, Mike Nicastre, Sally Nicastre, Natacha Kereigza, Sabrina Steuber, and Janette White

President Cheryl Mason led the business portion of the meeting with the following:

 • Jonathan Martin, Erin Mulhern, and Eric Roise were welcomed as our newest members from last week and presented with Toastmasters pins!

• April 1st is the deadline to submit membership dues to International Headquarters ($33.00).  Please mail your checks prior to that date, to John Keppler. Email John for his home address to send your checks to him:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Our Club has earned 9 out of 10 points towards Presidents’ Distinguished Club status. We are at the top in our District.

Kim Price was an outstanding Toastmaster, transitioning the meeting with precision as he led us through the events.

Jerry Aiyathurai was the Keynote Speaker. His speech, “A Toastmaster’s Journey” was fitting for our Open House. Jerry was asked by our Club to provide us with expertise to help us to become better evaluators. After we all listened to a “Test Speaker,” Jerry privately coached two evaluators on evaluating the speech. After the evaluators made their presentation to the Club, Jerry finished with coaching tips for the audience. His handouts are attached to this message. Speech Microwave     3 Evaluation Considerations He was incredible. Thank you, Jerry.

Table Topics Master, Cheryl Mason provided an array of interesting questions for impromptu speaking. Participating were: Don Logie, Anne-Marie Cannata, Ute Brinkmann, Tom Alvord and Bette McIntyre.

Speakers:

#1 Michael O’Brien, (Test Speaker), “A Breath of Fresh Air

#2 Charnaie Gordon, Storytelling, “Food For Thought

#3 Murali Pemmaraju, CC Manual, “Stay the Course & Ride the Wave

General Evaluator, John Keppler proved to be a role model himself with his own evaluation of the meeting.  

Evaluators:

Kay Jeyapalan evaluated Charnaie Gordon

Ramesh Padavala evaluated Murali Pemmaraju

Rob Schaff and Tom Alvord evaluated Michael O’Brien

A special thanks to all the speakers and evaluators for a job well done!

Other Roles:

Pete Plotica: Sargeant At Arms, Timer

Erin Mulhern: Ah Counter

Kay Jeyapalan: Word of the Day, “Embellish” to beautify, enhance, or improve.

Congratulations to Erin and Eric for taking on roles for the first time!

Other Announcements:

•  April 1st, our Club will have an “Extra” meeting, to be held at The Village at South Farms

•  April 8th, our Club will be hosting the  Area C5 International & Tall Tales contests

•  May 22, District Spring Conference, International & Tall Tales Contest, Bloomfield, CT

Other Clubs/Members Announcements:

  • •  March 31, Video Night at South Windsor Community Toastmasters,  Video Clips of the 2009 International Contest, Rockville Bank meeting location, 7:00 pm - Richard Chang
  • •  April 14 Area B1 Speech Contests, hosted by United Health Group, 5:30 pm - Roger Arnold
  • •  April 20 Division C Speech Contests, Marlborough, 7-9 pm - Nathan Jaycox 
  • •  April 27 Division B Speech Contests, Latino & Puerto Rican Club, 6:00 pm - Bette McIntire 
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  • •  Anyone wanting to practice a speech is invited to Buttonwood Tree in Middletown Open Mike on Monday nights (musicians, poets, and speakers) - Anne-Marie Cannata
  • Award certificates and gifts were presented to Jerry for his efforts as our Key Note speaker of the evening and to Charnaie for serving as Special Event Chair.

    The meeting ended on time, at 9:00 p.m. Members and guests enjoyed some conversation and networking after the meeting as well.

    Kudos to Charnaie Gordon, Kay Jeyapalan, Cheryl Mason, Kim Price, Rob Schaff, Pete Plotica, Dianne Olsen, Tom Alvord, Mike O’Brien, John Keppler, and Murali Pemmaraju for all their efforts and contributions to making this Open House a terrific success.

    Respectfully,

    Dianne Olsen, Secretary, Middlesex County Toastmasters Club

    Jerry Aiyathurai

    Bette McIntire & Tom Alvord March 25, 2010

    Bette McIntire and Tom Alvord

    Charnaie Gordon March 25 2010

    Charnaie Gordon

    Murali Pemmaraju March 25 2010

    Murali Pemmaraju

    Rob Schaff March 25 2010

    Rob Schaff

     

     

     

     

    Division C Contest Winners - Spring 2010

    AreaAREA C-1
    Tall Tales results:
    WinnerLeslie K. Fredrick, CC - Groton Club
    TitleMystery of the Thicket

    International results:
    WinnerGerald S. Aiyathurai, ACS - Central Ct Advanced Club
    TitleThe Bar

    Contest Photos
    Leslie K. Fredrick



    AreaAREA C-2
    Tall Tales results:
    WinnerJames E. Kenney, CC - Air Line Trail Club
    Runner UpCalvin Bernard Jackson, DTM - Golden Eagles Club

    International results:
    WinnerJohn Connor - Charter Oak Toastmasters Club
    Runner UpElizabeth A. Trendowski, ACS, CL - Golden Eagles Club
    2nd Runner UpMatthew Dawson, CC - Screaming Eagles Club

    Contest Photos
    James E. Kenney
    Calvin Bernard Jackson
    Elizabeth A. Trendowski



    No data available for contest AREA C-3

    No data available for contest AREA C-4

    AreaAREA C-5
    Tall Tales results:
    WinnerJoseph M. Katucki - Eagle Club
    TitleLeftover Salmon
    Runner UpTom Alvord, CC, CL - Middlesex County Toastmasters Club

    International results:
    WinnerCharnaie Gordon, ACB, CL - Middlesex County Toastmasters Club
    TitleMama Dot
    Runner UpAndy Cravalho, CC - Holy Apostles Toastmasters Club
    TitleThank You, Toastmasters
    2nd Runner UpUdaya B. Neelam, ACS, CL - Eagle Club
    TitleLive Your Dreams

    Contest Photos
    Tom Alvord
    Charnaie Gordon



    No data available for contest AREA C-6

    No data available for contest DIVISION C

     

    Division C Contest Winners - Spring 2010

    AreaAREA C-1
    Tall Tales results:
    WinnerLeslie K. Fredrick, CC - Groton Club
    TitleMystery of the Thicket

    International results:
    WinnerGerald S. Aiyathurai, ACS - Central Ct Advanced Club
    TitleThe Bar

    Contest Photos
    Leslie K. Fredrick



    AreaAREA C-2
    Tall Tales results:
    WinnerJames E. Kenney, CC - Air Line Trail Club
    Runner UpCalvin Bernard Jackson, DTM - Golden Eagles Club

    International results:
    WinnerJohn Connor - Charter Oak Toastmasters Club
    Runner UpElizabeth A. Trendowski, ACS, CL - Golden Eagles Club
    2nd Runner UpMatthew Dawson, CC - Screaming Eagles Club

    Contest Photos
    James E. Kenney
    Calvin Bernard Jackson
    Elizabeth A. Trendowski



    No data available for contest AREA C-3

    No data available for contest AREA C-4

    AreaAREA C-5
    Tall Tales results:
    WinnerJoseph M. Katucki - Eagle Club
    TitleLeftover Salmon
    Runner UpTom Alvord, CC, CL - Middlesex County Toastmasters Club

    International results:
    WinnerCharnaie Gordon, ACB, CL - Middlesex County Toastmasters Club
    TitleMama Dot
    Runner UpAndy Cravalho, CC - Holy Apostles Toastmasters Club
    TitleThank You, Toastmasters
    2nd Runner UpUdaya B. Neelam, ACS, CL - Eagle Club
    TitleLive Your Dreams

    Contest Photos
    Tom Alvord
    Charnaie Gordon



    No data available for contest AREA C-6

    No data available for contest DIVISION C

     

    Division C Contests

    Fall 2009

    Evaluation and Humorous Speech Contests were held on October 5th at Colchester Town Hall, Colchester, CT

    Evaluation Contest Results

    • 1st place: Jerry Aiyathurai -  Central CT Advanced Toastmasters
    • 2nd place: Julie Joshi - Pflying Toasters 
    • 3rd place: Elizabeth Trendowski - Airline Trail Toastmasters 

       

    Humorous Speech Contest Results

    • 1st place:  Abhijit Mhetre - Nathan Hale Toastmasters 
    • 2nd place: James Kenney  - Airline Trail Toastmasters  
    • 3rd place:  William Sullivan  - Aetna Middletown Toastmasters  

     

     

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