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Thursday November 30, 2023 8:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://harvard.zoom.us/my/tragicomedy

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH5, PI1
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

1. Ben Crocker
2. Lara Miller
3. Pablo Orsolani
4. Zac Owens

Newest member(s):

Valerie Richardson

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Alyssa Tan, CC, CL
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Reading and Storytelling

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Alondra Sánchez, EH5, CC, CL

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

eloquence [ˈe lə kwən(t)s]

n. eloquence: The quality of delivering a clear, strong message when speaking and/or writing.

“Great reading and storytelling is most enjoyable when it possesses a certain level of eloquence.”

Body Language Monitor:
Joseph Esler, DTM

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Carol Stead, EH4, IP3, PM1, ACB, CL

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH5, PI1

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Nadia Lam

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Lucy Giammarco, EH1

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Alondra Sánchez, EH5, CC, CL
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Pablo Orsolani (guest)
Table Topics Participant:
Joseph Esler, DTM
Table Topics Participant:
Valerie Richardson (guest)
Table Topics Participant:
Ben Crocker (guest)
Table Topics Participant:
Lara Miller (guest)
Table Topics Participant:
Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH5, PI1

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Margaret Gerhart
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday December 7, 2023 8:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://harvard.zoom.us/my/tragicomedy

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH5, PI1
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Lucy Giammarco, EH1

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Joseph Esler, DTM
Presenter:
Lucy Giammarco, EH1

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://harvard.zoom.us/my/tragicomedy

OPENING

Presiding Officer:
Joseph Esler, DTM
Opens meeting, explains what Club Success Plan is, and introduces meeting roles.

Toastmasters International: Club Success Plan Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

MEETING ROLES

Club Success Plan Leader:
Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH5, PI1

Tragicomedy Toastmasters: 2023-2024 Club Success Plan

Table Topicsmaster:
Alondra Sánchez, EH5, CC, CL

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Club Success Plan Leader turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Joseph Esler, DTM
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

CLOSING

Club Success Plan Leader hands control of meeting back to Presiding Officer.
Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site
Thursday December 14, 2023 8:00 PM EST
 

Thursday December 21, 2023 8:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://harvard.zoom.us/my/tragicomedy

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Open
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Open

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Open
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday December 28, 2023 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/5575130612

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Open
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Open

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Open
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday January 4, 2024 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/5575130612

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Open
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Open

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Open
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday January 11, 2024 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/5575130612

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Open
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Open

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Open
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday January 18, 2024 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/5575130612

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Open
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Open

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Open
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday January 25, 2024 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/5575130612

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Open
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Open

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Open
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site

Thursday February 1, 2024 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
 

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/5575130612

Opening

Presiding Officer:
Open
Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Presiding Officer Role Description

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster:
Open
Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Toastmaster Role Description

Theme:

Timer:
Open

Timer Role Description

Grammarian/Ah-Counter:
Open

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Role Description

Word of the Day:

Body Language Monitor:
Open

Body Language Monitor Role Description

Quizmaster:
Open

Quizmaster Role Description

General Evaluator:
Open

General Evaluator Role Description

Table Topicsmaster:
Open

Table Topicsmaster Role Description

Humorist/Inspirationist:
Open

Humorist/Inspirationist Role Description

Prepared Presentations (e.g., speeches, stand-up comedy routines, films, etc.)

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter:
Open
Presenter:
Open

Presenter Role Description

Pathways Project Evaluation Forms

Table Topics (e.g., impromptu speaking, improv comedy games, etc.)

Toastmaster turns meeting over to Table Topicsmaster.
Table Topicsmaster introduces Table Topics Participant(s).

Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open
Table Topics Participant:
Open

Table Topics Participant Role Description

Volunteer ahead of time to participate in Table Topics by signing up above!

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator:
Open
Evaluator:
Open

Evaluator Role Description

Reports

Toastmaster calls for reports from supporting roles.

Timer
Grammarian/Ah-Counter
Body Language Monitor
Quizmaster
General Evaluator

closing

Toastmaster makes closing remarks and turns meeting over to Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback and adjourns meeting.

Planned Absences – Only displayed for logged in members of this site