FRTM - Re: Special Meeting Concept?
- From: "Ray Pezolt " <repezolt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:54:27 -0600
Just as a follow up to Dirk's message. I will be the Toastmaster for the
May 7 meeting. One of the scheduled speakers is not able to take their spot
and we have decided to use that time to discuss the debate meeting and the
needs and requirements. I have not made the official notification yet but I
intend to ask Dirk and Bill Farrand (and anyone else that has actually
participated in the past) to speak briefly about the debate format and help
set up the program. I have not personally participated but have talked with
several people who have and it sounds like a very fun evening. It also
requires some work and some research to participate and be competitive.
Look forward to seeing everyone there.
Ray Pezolt
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From: frtm-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:frtm-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of dirk@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:31 AM
To: frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: FRTM - Re: Special Meeting Concept?
Celena,
The debate will be in the place of a regular meeting, although the date has
not yet been set. I'm guessing six or so weeks from now as there is a bunch
of work that needs to be done. This will all be discussed as we progress
with the planning.
I did not include in the list the need for two timers too.
Dirk
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Subject: FRTM - Re: Special Meeting Concept?
From: CELENA COLLINS <celenacollins@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, April 28, 2009 9:05 am
To: <frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dirk,
thanks for clearing that up!
When is this meeting to take place? will it replace a typical meeting, or is
it in addition to the normal routine? I would volunteer to be a debator,
however, I thought I was speaking this thursday, and I don't want to double
book myself.
Celena Collins
Make it a great day!
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From: dirk@xxxxxxxxxxxx
To: frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: FRTM - Re: Special Meeting Concept?
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:55:04 -0700
Celena, thank you for your comment.
There is no competition to be a member of a debate team. I'm assembling a
list of people who would like to assume various roles in this meeing,
including that of a debater. If I have more than the desired number for a
given the role, we'll draw from a hat to assemble the teams.
For this meetin we need four debaters, a facilitator, a chief judge, four
judges, and a refreshment committee (2?). I have had a number of people
volunteer for various positions and am still seeking volunteers.
Please step up and volunteer for a role. It going to be an interesting
night.
Dirk
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Subject: FRTM - Re: Special Meeting Concept?
From: CELENA COLLINS <celenacollins@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, April 28, 2009 8:44 am
To: <frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
all,
I am not clear on the "Compete for a spot" for debating, will someone clear
that up for me? Is this just as simple as Table Topics where each speaker
gets to argue a point back and forth, or is there more to it?
Also, take into account that this might seem too competitive or intense for
some, it even sounds that way to me right, now, so if I seem to have the
wrong idea here, please clear this up.
Celena Collins
Make it a great day!
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From: james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: FRTM - Re: Special Meeting Concept?
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:30:14 -0600
I want to be one of the Debaters!!! What do you think about this? Instead of
table tobics one night we should compete for a spot to debate?
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From: dirk@xxxxxxxxxxxx
To: frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: FRTM - Special Meeting Concept?
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:16:01 -0700
Friends,
Last night's meeting at Kathy's RNL Design conference room in Downtown
Denver was superb. We started a little late as some had issues finding the
guard to let the elevator go to the second floor. That said, I was a
beautiful room and gave us a chance to be in a professional environment with
new obsticles to overcome. Thank you, Kathy, for hosting the meeting.
At the end of the meeting we discussed ideas for the next theme meeting.
Bill threw out having a debate and everyone seemed to like this idea. This
will require some advance planning to put together and participation by the
club membership. I'll tell you that we've had three debates in the club
since I became involved, and each one was an unbeliveable experience for all
involved and quite interesting to observe.
For example, the following issues were debated in two of our events:
"Should the theory of Creation by Intelligent Design be taught in public
schools?"
"Should the phrase "under god" be removed from the pledge of
allegience?"
So I'm asking for some feedback.
(1) Does having a debate in our club sound like a good idea to you?
(2) We need a number of roles filled, volunteers anyone?
Debators (4)
Facilitator (1)
Judges (4)
Timers (2)
Refreshments Coordinators (2)
If I have more people volunteer for one role than needed, we will have a
random drawing. Ideally the debate teams would be an experienced TM paired
with an inexperience TM. We've done this in the past and it has worked out
well.
Your thoughts?
Dirk Kittedge
Educational Vice President
Front Range Toastmasters
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