Program coordinator Pat Quick evaluated the first two speeches, then the whole group contributed to the third evaluation. Each one singled out the best aspects of the speech, areas needing improvement, and finished with a positive comment.Pat introduced the meeting role of the Listener. One new role will be added each week. This week Robert took it on, and had six great questions at the end of the meeting. Everyone had the answers immediately, proving to be great listeners. Next week's meeting will add an Ah-Counter.
After a break, assistant coordinator Linda Coleman asked table topics questions about different aspects of the Internet. Parker Arndt demonstrated how it's done with the first question, then Kyle, Dan and Austin each gave it a good shot.
Pat discussed the elements of a great speech, illustrating many of her points with examples from the speeches we had just heard. She gave the assignment for next week — the participants have a booklet to read.
I liked being at this meeting — listening to the speeches, talking to the guys and their parents, and seeing Pat lead the program. We should all take the time to go at least once, to support our club's program and the young men and their families, and to simply have an enjoyable evening that makes you feel good — and doesn't cost anything!
Jodie Sanders
