FRTM - Special Meeting Concept?

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