Minutes Meeting 08 Year 02

The meeting had an excellent gathering with 7 guests. Total attendance was over 25.
Proceedings started on time.
The Grammarian had presented his word of the day - " "
The round Robin session was given a topic to be spoken on as "Partners"
Ananth was Introduced as the Toastmaster of the day.
The prepared speeches session took off on time.

1. Nalin Silva spoke on Source chain management, evaluated by TM Saman
   
2. Manjula gave his icebreaker on a new tone/layout, evaluated by CC Premelal
   
3. Anton spoke on offshore Sri Lankan maids, evaluated by CC Ananth
4. Sanjeeva spoke on Bribery, evaluated by TM Janaka de Silva

However, It was noted that Nalin and Manjula had exceeded the time thus delaying the proceedings by 10 mins.
Table topics session started 15 mins late, thus allowing only 4 speakers to speak. The first t stand was our guest from India-Delhi. This was followed by Ivan, Anton and another guest.

Toastmaster on obtaining control from the Topics master handed back same to the President.

The General evaluator noted the mistakes and put them out in order.

By tis time time had passes 7:30pm. We were running late.

The Grammarian, Mr. Balraj had promised to Blog his report tomorrow.

President remarked on settling the Installation accounts and calling for cricket lovers t take part on the match planned on 04 November 2007.

The following gentleman had requested for speech slots for the First meeting in November, as all slots for the last week October have been taken up and confirmed.

• Lalin Priyadhashana - CC 1
• Premelal Brahammanage - ACB1
• AL Balraj Arunasalem - ACS
  

At 7:52 pm the meeting was adjourned.

Agenda Meeting 09 Year 02

Wednesday 31 October, 2007

(Samudra Hotel, Ceylon Hotel School, 78, Galle Road)

Time: 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm

Toastmaster: CC Chandana Weerasekara
President: CC Premelal Brahammanage
Table Topic Master: CC Ananth Selladoray
‘Ah’ Counter: TM Lalin Priyadharshana
Round Robin Master: TM Ivan Kevityagala
Table Topics Evaluator: CC Premelal Brahammanage
Timer: TM Nalin Silva
Grammarian: CC Ananth Selladoray
General Evaluator: CC Chanaka Perera

Word of the Day -
P.M

5:30 - 5:50 Registration & Fellowship

5:50 – 5:53 Meeting called to order by President
National Anthem

5:53 – 6:05 Introduction of Timer and Round Robin Session- 20 seconds per person

6:02 - 6:03 President introduces the Toastmaster and hands over control.

6:03 – 6:04 Toastmaster introduces "Ah" counter & conducts the Prepared
speech session

6:04 – 6:40 Prepared Speech session
Speaker Level Evaluator
1 TM Sanath Silva CC Project 1 - Ice Breaker to volunteer
2 TM Chandrasekeran CC Project 1 - Ice Breaker to volunteer
3 TM Nirmal Nanayakkara CC Project 3 to volunteer
4 TM Alexander Sathyanathan CC Project 6 to volunteer
5 TM Saman Perera CC Project 5 to volunteer

6:40 - 6:52 Call for report of Timer and ‘Ah’ Counter & Evaluation of speeches
Toastmaster Thanks everybody & hands over control to Topic Master

6:52 - 7:10 Table Topics session

7:10 - 7:18 Timers, Ah counter's reports and evaluations of table topics

7:18 - 7:19 Topic master thanks all and hands back control to the Toastmaster

7:19 - 7:20 Toastmaster hands back control to the President

7:20 - 7:23 President calls for the Grammarians comments

7:23 - 7:26 General Evaluation

7:26 - 7:28 President’s Remarks / announcements along with Installation feedback.
7:28 - 7:30 Members Comments /selection of speakers & role players for next meeting
7.30 Termination of Meeting

Cricket - 04 Nov

Cricket has been a topic generally spoken during roun robin sessions or table topic sessions within our meetings. Never have we ever got a chance to play it.

Apparently, the opportunity for each toastmaster to play the dream game with fellow toastmasters is just around the corner.

Ralph, being an energetic, fun loving, innovative club feels that we should not have 1 team. Not even 2 ,but with the grace of god, say three. The only matter stopping us is the rule that each time Has to.........I repeat...HAS TO have one lovely lady. Thereby, Janaka is on the hunt to track down the ladies to fill in the gaps.

However, the following teams have been outlined. Interested persons are requested to jot in their names with the teams they would like to be in with.

Team A - Ralph 'Presidents League'
(The Seniors within Ralph Toastmasters)
Premelal
Chandana
Nishantha
Nithila - She is the female...if most did not know....!
4 more to be chosen/ to volunteer

Team B - Ralph 'Dreamers'
(The young and Energetic - who dream a lot.....about whom? don't ask me...!)
Janaka
Karthik
Sajitha
Lady- yet to be chosen
4 more to be chosen/ to volunteer + the above Lady

Team C - Ralph 'Warriors'
(Firm, committed, go-getter types....their attitude shows it all)
Ananth
Siva
Chanaka
Lady - Do we have any more????
4 more to be chosen/to volunteer + 1 Lady to be found by Janaka....!

Cricket it shall be when Winter starts....Enroll....!!

K!

Agenda - Meeting 08 Year 02

Wednesday 17 October, 2007

(Samudra Hotel, Ceylon Hotel School, 78, Galle Road)

Time: 5:30 pm til 7:30pm

President : CC Premelal Brahamanage
Toastmaster : CC Ananth Selladoray
Topic Master : TM Sesiri Pethangoda
Timer : TM Lalin Priyadhashana
Ah Counter: TM Ivan Kevityagal
Round Robin Master: TM Sanath Silva
Grammarian: AL Arunasalam Balraj
Tabel Topics Evaluator: TM Janaka De Silva
General Evaluator: TM Saman Perera

5:30 - 5:50 Registration & Fellowship

5:50 – 5:53 Meeting called to order by President, National Anthem

5:53 – 6:05 Introduction of Timer and Round Robin Session- 20 seconds per person

6:02 - 6:03 President introduces the Toastmaster and hands over control.

6:03 – 6:04 Toastmaster introduces "Ah" counter & conducts the Prepared speech session

6:04 – 6:40 Prepared Speeches
Speaker & Level Evaluator
1 TM Nalin Perera CC Project 3
2 TM Manjula Thawalampitiya CC Project 1 - Ice Breaker
3 TM Anton Kevityagala CC Project 4
4 TM Sanjeeva Wimalasiri CC Project 6
5 TM Saman Perera CC Project 5

6:40 - 6:52 Call for report of Timer and ‘Ah’ Counter & Evaluation of speeches
Toastmaster Thanks everybody & hands over control to Topic Master

6:52 - 7:10 Table Topics session

7:10 - 7:15 Timers, Ah counter's reports and evaluations of table topics

7:15 - 7:16 Topicmaster thanks all and hands back control to the Toastmaster

7:16 - 7:17 Toastmaster hands back control to the President

7:17 - 7:21 President calls for the Grammarians comments

7:21 - 7:24 General Evaluation

7:24 - 7:26 President’s Remarks / announcements along with Installation feedback.

7:26 - 7:30 Members Comments /selection of speakers & role players for next meeting
7:30 Termination of Meeting- (Installation committee to stay back and Finish accounts)

Agenda - Meeting 08 Year 02

Wednesday 17 October, 2007 (Samudra Hotel, Ceylon Hotel School, 78, Galle Road)

President : CC Premelal Brahamanage
Toastmaster : CC Ananth Selladoray
Topic Master : TM Sesiri Pethangoda
Timer : TM Lalit Piyadhashana
Ah Counter: TM Ivan Kevityagal
Round Robin Master: TM Sanath Silva
Grammarian: AL Arunasalam Balraj
Tabel Topics Evaluator:
General Evaluator: CC Saman Perera


P.M
5:30 - 5:50 Registration & Fellowship

5:50 – 5:53 Meeting called to order by President
National Anthem

5:53 – 6:05 Introduction of Timer and Round Robin Session- 20 seconds per person

6:02 - 6:03 President introduces the Toastmaster and hands over control.

6:03 – 6:04 Toastmaster introduces "Ah" counter & conducts the Prepared speech session

6:04 – 6:25 Speaker & Level Evaluator
1 TM Nalin Perera CC Project 3
2 TM Manjula Thawalampitiya CC Project 1 - Ice Breaker
3 TM Anton Kevityagala CC Project 4
4 TM Sanjeeva Wimalasiri CC Project 6
5 TM Saman Perera CC Project 5

6:25 - 6:35 Call for report of Timer and ‘Ah’ Counter & Evaluation of speeches
Toastmaster Thanks everybody & hands over control to Topic Master

6:35 - 6:55 Table Topics session

6:55 - 7:05 Timers, Ah counter's reports and evaluations of table topics

7:05 - 7:06 Topicmaster thanks all and hands back control to the Toastmaster

7:06 - 7:07 Toastmaster hands back control to the President

7:07 - 7:12 President calls for the Grammarians comments

7:12 - 7:20 Installation 2007 Glimpse - Courtesy TM Saman Perera

7:20 - 7:23 General Evaluation

7:23 - 7:26 President’s Remarks / announcements along with Installation feedback.

7:26 - 7:30 Members Comments /selection of speakers & role players for next meeting

7.30 Termination of Meeting- (Installation committee to stay back and Finish accounts)

Joint Meeting with Colombo Toastmasters Club

Tuesday, the 10th October was a great day for Ralph Toastmasters Club as it was our first joint meeting, and that too with the prestigious Colombo Toastmasters Club at the Taj Samudra's Lower Crystal. The meeting, per plan had begun on time and indeed we saw that the organization was somewhat different to our meetings. A dedicated registration table, placed at the entrance to track all entering; the Grammarian's role being given quite a lot of weightage; and only 3 speaches thus allowwing more time for Table topics. Further, at the beginning, the invocation being read is another which we could look at.

However, I had personally felt that the warmth is generally better with Ralph. For example, I for a matter of fact, found it difficult when walking in as only my fellow Ralph members greeted me. I believe, it is this simple fact of making each guest welcome within the club, where we - Ralphy's score a goal.

But, I should once again re-enforce that there was a lot of take home for us, to plan out our future meetings with such changes for the betterment of Ralph Toastmaster's club.

We, are about to change....Dont Resist it...!

K!