Calendar

Opening

Mentor Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

Opens meeting, explains mentorship program, and introduces meeting roles.

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

Meeting Roles

Timer Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Presenter Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

closing

Mentor evaluates presentation, calls for Timer’s report, asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback, and adjourns meeting.

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Tragicomedy Toastmasters Meeting

Thursday February 2, 2023 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

Opening

Presiding Officer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Announcement(s):

Happy Groundhog Day!

Pathways

Congratulations on yet another great achievement, Mary Ellen! Mary Ellen Pataro has successfully completed the Presentation Mastery Pathway, yes, that’s right, all five levels!

Second Round of COT

If you are an officer, and have not completed your Club Officer Training, there are still some sessions happening for February! Please email me if you have any questions regarding the training. Please sign up here: https://district31.org/2022-2023-round2-cot-schedule/

Upcoming Stand-Up Comedy Show

Fellow Tragicomedians! More details later…but for now, start thinking of a topic you would like to make a stand-up comedy “speech” on for our upcoming stand-up comedy show. If you are struggling with a speech idea, please reach out to your mentor!

First-time guest(s):

1. Omkar Nate

2. Ira Pallavi

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Theme:

Be PROUD!

Timer Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Carol Stead, EH4, IP3, PM1, ACB, CL

Word of the Day:

a·chieve·ment

[əˈCHēvmənt]

NOUN

a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill:

“to reach this stage is a great achievement”

Body Language Monitor Om Telang

Quizmaster Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

General Evaluator Diane Kane, EH2, PM2

Table Topicsmaster Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Humorist/Inspirationist Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

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

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter 1 Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

Presenter 2 Krishnam Sharda

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 1 Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

Table Topics Participant 2 Ira Pallavi (guest)

Table Topics Participant 3 Vaishnavi Dhore

Table Topics Participant 4 Diane Kane, EH2, PM2

Table Topics Participant 5 Krishnam Sharda

Table Topics Participant 6 Omkar Nate (guest)

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

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator 1 Lisa Hunt, DL5, SR5, IP3, TC1

Evaluator 2 Vaishnavi Dhore

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.

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Mentorship Workshop: Practicing Evaluations

Thursday February 9, 2023 7:30 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (Same Every Week)

Opening

Mentor Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Opens meeting, explains mentorship program, and introduces meeting roles.

Announcement(s):

This mentorship workshop is part of our weekly educational series where we share best practices on regular meeting roles.

Our Club President, Alondra Sánchez, CC, CL, will encourage members to practice how to be a good Evaluator through leading multiple rounds of Table Topics.

There will be audience participation. All members and guests of all experience levels are welcome!

First-time guest(s):

1. Katie Valencia

Meeting Roles

Timer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Presenter Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

closing

Mentor evaluates presentation, calls for Timer’s report, asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback, and adjourns meeting.

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Tragicomedy Toastmasters Meeting

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

Opening

Presiding Officer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Announcement(s):

District 31 CLCON Call for Presenters

Members! If you are interested in participating in the District 31 (D31) Communication and Leadership Conference (CLCON) 2023 as a conference presenter, please check out the following material. https://mcusercontent.com/a4250a55251704b250d8fdde2/files/87c34df9-627c-46e3-9fee-18676ca6930f/CLCON_2023_Call_for_Presenters_1_.pdf

Additionally, here is the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QuB-_57FtiOYrllcTi5HaM_CypUyOlYWV4qGxAJUbmk/viewform?edit_requested=true

The submission deadline is on February 20, 2023.

Second Round of COT

Upcoming Stand-Up Comedy Show

First-time guest(s):

1. Katie Valencia

2. Max Weiner

3. Joselyn Garcia

4. Rimma Valencia

5. Aditya Chandrasekara

6. Rahul Mehta

7. Warren Hinrichs

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Theme:

Food and Health

Timer Om Telang

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Diane Kane, EH2, PM2

Word of the Day:

Cauldron

noun

a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire.

Body Language Monitor Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Quizmaster Lucy Giammarco (guest)

General Evaluator Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

Table Topicsmaster Carol Stead, EH4, IP3, PM1, ACB, CL

Humorist/Inspirationist Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

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

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter 1 Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Presenter 2 Open

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 1 Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

Table Topics Participant 2 Aditya Chandrasekara (guest)

Table Topics Participant 3 Max Weiner (guest)

Table Topics Participant 4 Katie Valencia (guest)

Table Topics Participant 5 Rimma Valencia (guest)

Table Topics Participant 6 Joselyn Garcia (guest)

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

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator 1 Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Evaluator 2 Open

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.

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Mentorship Workshop: Improv Scenes

Thursday February 16, 2023 7:30 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (Same Every Week)

Opening

Mentor Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Opens meeting, explains mentorship program, and introduces meeting roles.

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

1. Mariana Rico

2. Katie Valencia

Meeting Roles

Timer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Presenter Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

closing

Mentor evaluates presentation, calls for Timer’s report, asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback, and adjourns meeting.

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Tragicomedy Toastmasters Meeting

Thursday February 16, 2023 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

Opening

Presiding Officer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

1. Max Weiner

2. Mariana Rico

3. Katie Strand

4. Katie Valenica

5. Warren Hinrichs

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Theme:

and…SCENE!

Timer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Mónica Cortés Pereda, EC3

Word of the Day:

Action

ac•tion

(ˈæk ʃən)

1. the process or state of acting or functioning; the state of being active: We saw the team in action.

Body Language Monitor Daniel Alvarez

Quizmaster Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

General Evaluator Lisa Hunt, DL5, SR5, IP3, TC1

Table Topicsmaster Mary Ellen Pataro, PM5, EH1

Humorist/Inspirationist Lucy Giammarco (guest)

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

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter 1 Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Presenter 2 Open

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 1 Max Weiner (guest)

Table Topics Participant 2 Katie Strand (guest)

Table Topics Participant 3 Mariana Rico (guest)

Table Topics Participant 4 Lucy Giammarco (guest)

Table Topics Participant 5 Katie Valencia (guest)

Table Topics Participant 6 Open

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

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator 1 Mónica Cortés Pereda, EC3

Evaluator 2 Open

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.

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Mentorship Workshop: Rules of Improv

Thursday February 23, 2023 7:30 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (Same Every Week)

Opening

Mentor Mónica Cortés Pereda, EC3

Opens meeting, explains mentorship program, and introduces meeting roles.

Announcement(s):

This mentorship workshop is part of our weekly educational series where we share best meeting practices.

Our Club President, Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL will be leading a presentation and practice on the Rules of Improv where we will learn the fundamentals and have a general idea of what to follow when working on improv.

All members and guests of all experience levels are welcome! There will be audience participation.

First-time guest(s):

1. Ira Pavalli

Meeting Roles

Timer Daniel Alvarez

Presenter Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

closing

Mentor evaluates presentation, calls for Timer’s report, asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback, and adjourns meeting.

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Tragicomedy Toastmasters Meeting

Thursday February 23, 2023 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

Opening

Presiding Officer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

https ://tragicomedy.toastmost.org/rsvpmaker/mentorship-workshop-2023-03-02/

Announcement(s):

Induction Speech

Lucy Giammarco

COT Moment of Congratulations

All of our Club Officers have worked really hard and have now officially completed all their training sessions. Make sure to show your support and congratulate them when you get a chance!

Upcoming Mentorship Workshop: Tragicomedy, the History and Its Origins

Next week our Club President, Alondra Sánchez, will be giving us a crash course behind the history of our club theme. Please take a moment RSVP here:

First-time guest(s):

1. Joselyn Garcia

2. Warren Hinrichs

3. Phil Nowell

4. Ira Pallavi

5. Xiomara Gonzalez

6. Anurag Rajput

Newest member(s):

1. Lucy Giammarco

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Theme:

Movies

Timer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Carol Stead, EH4, IP3, PM1, ACB, CL

Word of the Day:

Drama

NOUN

a play for theater, radio, or television:

“a gritty urban drama about growing up in Harlem”
- drama as a genre or style of literature:
  
  “Renaissance drama”
an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances:

“a hostage drama”

“an afternoon of high drama at Fenway Park”

Body Language Monitor Joselyn Garcia (guest)

Quizmaster Mónica Cortés Pereda, EC3

General Evaluator Lucy Giammarco

Table Topicsmaster Diane Kane, EH2, PM2

Humorist/Inspirationist Carol Stead, EH4, IP3, PM1, ACB, CL

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

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter 1 Daniel Alvarez

Presenter 2 Open

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 1 Lucy Giammarco

Table Topics Participant 2 Ira Pallavi (guest)

Table Topics Participant 3 Warren Hinrichs (guest)

Table Topics Participant 4 Joselyn Garcia (guest)

Table Topics Participant 5 Phil Nowell (guest)

Table Topics Participant 6 Xiomara Gonzalez (guest)

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

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator 1 Krishnam Sharda

Evaluator 2 Open

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.

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Mentorship Workshop: Tragicomedy, The History and Its Origins

Thursday March 2, 2023 7:30 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (Same Every Week)

Opening

Mentor Mónica Cortés Pereda, EC3

Opens meeting, explains mentorship program, and introduces meeting roles.

Announcement(s):

This mentorship workshop is part of our weekly educational series where we share best meeting practices.

Our Club President, Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL will be leading a presentation on our club theme: Tragicomedy. Alondra will dive into sharing with us where it originates from and how it made its way into the theatre world.

All members and guests of all experience levels are welcome! There will be audience participation.

First-time guest(s):

1. Issac Rico Mauries

Meeting Roles

Timer Daniel Alvarez

Presenter Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

closing

Mentor evaluates presentation, calls for Timer’s report, asks first-time guest(s) to share feedback, and adjourns meeting.

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Tragicomedy Toastmasters Meeting

Thursday March 2, 2023 8:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST

ZOOM LINK (SAME EVERY WEEK)

Opening

Presiding Officer Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Opens meeting and introduces Toastmaster.

Announcement(s):

First-time guest(s):

1. Issac Rico Mauries

2. Warren Hinrichs

3. Bradley Loveall

4. Katie Valencia

Newest member(s):

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Explains theme and introduces supporting roles.

Theme:

Tragedy!

Timer Cat Langmead

Grammarian/Ah-Counter Lucy Giammarco

Word of the Day:

Catastrophe

noun

an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

Example: The revenge of Tybalt on Mercutio was a catastrophe!

Body Language Monitor Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

Quizmaster Mónica Cortés Pereda, EC3

General Evaluator Alyssa Tan, CC, CL

Table Topicsmaster Lisa Hunt, DL5, SR5, IP3, TC1

Humorist/Inspirationist Alondra Sánchez, EH3, CC, CL

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

Toastmaster introduces presenter(s).

Presenter 1 Daniel Alvarez

Presenter 2 Diane Kane, EH2, PM2

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 1 Lucy Giammarco

Table Topics Participant 2 Katie Valencia (guest)

Table Topics Participant 3 Open

Table Topics Participant 4 Open

Table Topics Participant 5 Open

Table Topics Participant 6 Open

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

Evaluations

Toastmaster introduces evaluator(s).

Evaluator 1 Carol Stead, EH4, IP3, PM1, ACB, CL

Evaluator 2 Lisa Hunt, DL5, SR5, IP3, TC1