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! 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? James Klingensmith C.Ht. Official 105.9 Alice Morning Show Hypnotist askyourhypnotist.com 720-319-0364 EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me 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 _________________________________________________________________ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get quick friend updates right in your inbox. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Updates2_042009