Wednesday, October 22, 2014 5:30pm–6:30pm Location: Northwest Technical College, Conference Room B 905 Grant Avenue SE Bemidji, MN 56601-4907 Toastmaster: Paula M. WAG Master: Heather J. Speaker #1: Kim N. Great Openings Table Topics: Dave W. True or Not True: Amazing Stories Evaluator #1: John S. Timer: Dan S. Meeting theme: Amazing Stories Word of the Day: Doyen (noun) a person who has a lot of experience in or knowledge about a particular profession, subject, etc. Example: Oscar de la Renta was the doyen of American fashion. | Meeting Summary In her speech, Great Openings, Kim N. presented us with valuable information about capturing an audience's attention and calming our nerves. Dave W. led a fun round of table topics wherein participants told amazing stories and everyone guessed if the tales were true or not-quite-true. Group discussed options for increasing club size. |