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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-30/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2012 07:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[If you live in the Santa Barbara/Goleta area and are looking for a Toastmaster club to join or just]]></description>
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<p>If you live in the Santa Barbara/Goleta area and are looking for a Toastmaster club to join or just check out, <span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong><em>we’d like to welcome you as our guest</em></strong><strong><em>(no need to RSVP, just show up)</em></strong>.</span> <strong>Mission Chapter Toastmasters</strong> has been helping individuals  become better communicators and leaders since 1979. The club is open to the community.</p>
<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><strong>When</strong>: <strong>Every Tuesday evening from 5:<span style="color:#ff0000;">5</span>0PM to 7:<span style="color:#ff0000;">2</span>0PM</strong> (best to arrive a few minutes early). <span style="color:#ff0000;">Note new hours effective April 10, 2012</span></p>
<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s July 10, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-july-10-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2012 07:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-july-10-2012-meeting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “Independence“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come]]></description>
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<p>The theme of this week’s meeting is “<span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong>Independence</strong></span>“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank">Here is the link for location and time</a>.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Jim<br />
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<address>Humor: <strong>Keith</strong><br />
Word-of-the-day: <strong><span style="color:#000000;">Harry</span></strong><br />
Ah-counter:<span style="color:#000000;"><strong> Holly</strong></span></address>
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<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Christine</strong><br />
Timer:<span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;"> James</span><br />
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<address>Speakers: <strong>Kim, Christine, Mary-Jo<br />
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<address>Tabletopics Master: <strong>Grace</strong></address>
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<address>General Evaluator: <strong>Cindy</strong></address>
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Guille, Raven, Jackie<br />
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<address>Awardmaster: <strong>Raven</strong><br />
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<address>Back-up speaker: <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>open</strong></span></address>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">June 26, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters</span><strong></strong></p>
<p>The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#008000;"><strong>&#8220;Watermellon.&#8221;</strong></span><strong></strong><strong> Christine</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had 14 in attendance including <strong>Pat</strong> and new member <strong>Raven</strong>.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Larry  </strong></address>
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<address>Word-of-the-day: <strong>Jackie &#8211; <span style="color:#993300;">Gambol</span></strong><br />
<strong></strong>Ah Counter<strong>: Cindy </strong>(new member)<strong><br />
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<blockquote><address><strong>Pat</strong> illustrated how to get in trouble without even trying in France.<br />
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<strong>Guille</strong> gave as snapshot of her presentation &#8220;Latinas building community&#8221;<strong></strong></address>
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<address>Tabletopics Master: <strong>Jim</strong><br />
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Jackie, Mary-Jo, Christine</strong><br />
Awardmaster: <strong>Harry</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Ron</strong></address>
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<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-29/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<p>If you live in the Santa Barbara/Goleta area and are looking for a Toastmaster club to join or just check out, <span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong><em>we’d like to welcome you as our guest</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em>(no need to RSVP, just show up)</em></strong>.</span> <strong>Mission Chapter Toastmasters</strong> has been helping individuals  become better communicators and leaders since 1979. The club is open to the community.</p>
<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
<p><a href="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2452" title="Screen Shot 2012-03-03 at 6.55.20 AM" src="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png?w=437&#038;h=428" alt="" width="437" height="428" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s June 26, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-june-26-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “Watermelons“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come]]></description>
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<p>The theme of this week’s meeting is “<span style="color:#008000;"><strong>W<span style="color:#993300;">a</span>t<span style="color:#993300;">e</span>rm<span style="color:#993300;">e</span>l<span style="color:#993300;">o</span>ns</strong></span>“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank">Here is the link for location and time</a>.</p>
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<address>Humor: <strong>Mary Jo</strong><br />
Word-of-the-day: <strong>Lili</strong><br />
Ah-counter:<span style="color:#000000;"><strong> Grace</strong></span></address>
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<p>June 19, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters<strong></strong></p>
<p>The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>&#8220;Summer Solstice.&#8221;</strong></span><strong></strong><strong> Christine</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had eleven in attendance including <strong>Pat</strong> and guest <strong>Cindy</strong>.</p>
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<address>Word-of-the-day: <strong>Larry &#8211; <span style="color:#ff6600;">Stellar</span></strong><br />
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<blockquote><address><strong>Holly</strong> gave her Ice Breaker.<br />
<strong>Kim</strong> gave her Ice Breaker<br />
<strong>Mary-Jo</strong> took us down the Kern River on a white water raft. <strong><br />
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<address>Tabletopics Master: <strong>Jim</strong><br />
General Evaluator: <strong>Christine</strong></address>
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Jackie, Ron, Guille</strong><br />
Awardmaster: <strong>Larry</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Larry</strong></address>
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<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-28/</link>
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<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
<p><a href="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2452" title="Screen Shot 2012-03-03 at 6.55.20 AM" src="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png?w=437&#038;h=428" alt="" width="437" height="428" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s June 19, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-june-12-2012-meeting-2/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-june-12-2012-meeting-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “Summer Solstice“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to c]]></description>
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<p>The theme of this week’s meeting is “<span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>Summer Solstice</strong></span>“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank">Here is the link for location and time</a>.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Christine<br />
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<address>Humor: <span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>open</strong></span><br />
Word-of-the-day: <strong>Larry</strong><br />
Ah-counter:<span style="color:#000000;"><strong> Jim</strong></span></address>
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<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Ron</strong><br />
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Grace, Lili, Jill<br />
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<p>June 12, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters<strong></strong></p>
<p>The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#993300;"><strong>&#8220;Chocolate.&#8221;</strong></span><strong></strong><strong> Christine</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had twelve in attendance.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Ron  </strong></address>
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<address>Word-of-the-day: <strong>Kim &#8211; <span style="color:#993300;">commemorate</span></strong><br />
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<blockquote><address><strong>Keith</strong> broached the topic of prostrate cancer with lots of humor and finesse.<br />
<strong>Lili</strong> offered a gift idea: the gift of time<br />
<strong>James</strong> revealed the place where one can get the perfect meal. <strong><br />
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-27/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-27/</guid>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s June 12, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-june-12-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “CHOCOLATE“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as]]></description>
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<p>The theme of this week’s meeting is “<span style="color:#993300;"><strong>CHOCOLATE</strong></span>“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank">Here is the link for location and time</a>.</p>
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Word-of-the-day: <strong>Kim</strong><br />
Ah-counter:<span style="color:#000000;"><strong> Christine<br />
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<address>Awardmaster: <span style="color:#993300;">Open</span><br />
Rooney: <strong>Jim</strong></address>
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<p>June 5, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters<strong></strong></p>
<p>The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>“Mysteries.”</strong></span><strong></strong><strong> Christine</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had <strong>18</strong> in attendance, including guests <strong>Rob</strong> and <strong>Joni</strong> and new member <strong>Jill</strong>.  And we also welcomed returning member <strong>Azim</strong>.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Grace  </strong></address>
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<address>Humor: <strong>Harry</strong><br />
Word-of-the-day: <strong>James</strong> &#8211; <span style="color:#ff0000;">Unsolvable</span><br />
Ah-counter:<strong> James</strong></address>
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Timer:<strong> Jackie</strong></address>
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<strong>Pat</strong> took us on the way-back machine to a political protest she attended<br />
<strong>Mary-Jo</strong> guided us on how to get organized<strong><br />
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Awardmaster: <strong>Kim</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Keith</strong></address>
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<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-26/</link>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
<p><a href="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2452" title="Screen Shot 2012-03-03 at 6.55.20 AM" src="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png?w=437&#038;h=428" alt="" width="437" height="428" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-june-5-2012-meeting/</link>
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<p>The theme of this week’s meeting is “<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>mysteries</strong></span>“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank">Here is the link for location and time</a>.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Grace<br />
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<address>Humor: <strong>Harry</strong><br />
Word-of-the-day: <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Heidi</strong></span><br />
Ah-counter:<span style="color:#000000;"><strong> Heidi</strong></span></address>
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<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Lili</strong><br />
Timer:<span style="color:#000000;"><strong> Jackie</strong></span></address>
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<address>Speakers: <strong>James, Mary-Jo, Jim<br />
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<address>Tabletopics Master: <strong>Christine</strong></address>
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<address>General Evaluator: <strong>Holly</strong></address>
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Keith, Larry, Ron<br />
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<address>Awardmaster: <strong>Kim</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Keith</strong></address>
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<address>Back-up speaker: <span style="color:#808080;"><strong>open</strong></span></address>
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<p>May 29, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters<strong></strong></p>
<p>The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>“What&#8217;s so funny.”</strong></span><strong></strong><strong> Jim</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had six in attendance.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Keith  </strong></address>
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<address>Humor: <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Larry</strong></span><br />
Word-of-the-day: Ron &#8211; <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>diminutive</strong></span><br />
Ah-counter:<strong> Kim</strong></address>
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<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Guille</strong><br />
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<blockquote><address><strong>Larry </strong>with<strong> Keith </strong>the cold call &#8211; selling a Leaf.<br />
<strong>Keith</strong> wound out the Gatsby Affair<br />
<strong>Ron</strong> tore up the idea of lawns making any sort of sense. <strong><br />
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<address>Tabletopics Master: <strong>Ron</strong><br />
General Evaluator: <strong>Larry</strong></address>
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Pat, Guille, Jim </strong><br />
Awardmaster: <strong>Jim</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Pat</strong></address>
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<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-25/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 01:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-25/</guid>
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<p>If you live in the Santa Barbara/Goleta area and are looking for a Toastmaster club to join or just check out, <span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong><em>we’d like to welcome you as our guest</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em>(no need to RSVP, just show up)</em></strong>.</span> <strong>Mission Chapter Toastmasters</strong> has been helping individuals  become better communicators and leaders since 1979. The club is open to the community.</p>
<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><em></em><strong>When</strong>: <strong>Every Tuesday evening from 5:<span style="color:#ff0000;">5</span>0PM to 7:<span style="color:#ff0000;">2</span>0PM</strong> (best to arrive a few minutes early). <span style="color:#ff0000;">Note new hours effective April 10, 2012</span></p>
<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s May 29, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-29-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 00:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-29-2012-meeting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “What&#8217;s so funny?“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitati]]></description>
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<p>The theme of this week’s meeting is “What&#8217;s so funny?“ Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank">Here is the link for location and time</a>.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Keith<br />
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<address>Humor: <strong>Harry</strong><br />
Word-of-the-day: <strong>Holly</strong><br />
Ah-counter:<strong> Guille</strong></address>
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<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Guille</strong><br />
Timer:<span style="color:#808080;"><strong> open</strong></span></address>
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<address>Speakers: <strong>Larry, Mary-Jo, Ron<br />
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<address>Tabletopics Master: <strong>Kim</strong></address>
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<address>General Evaluator: <strong>Jill</strong></address>
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Jim, Grace, James</strong></address>
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<address>Awardmaster: <span style="color:#808080;"><strong>open</strong></span><br />
Rooney: <strong>Pat</strong></address>
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<p>May 22, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters<strong></strong></p>
<p>The theme of the meeting was <strong>“Etiquette”</strong><strong></strong><strong> Christine</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had 10 in attendance including one guest <strong>Jill</strong>. <strong>Kim</strong> is our newest member.</p>
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<address>Toastmaster: <strong>Christine  </strong></address>
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<address>Humor: <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Mary-Jo</strong></span><br />
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Ah-counter:<strong> Kim</strong></address>
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Timer:<strong> Larry</strong></address>
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<blockquote><address><strong>Pat </strong>recounted an incident where she, instead of being taken advantage of, gracefully provided help to a fellow human being.<br />
<strong>Mary-Jo</strong> made an analogy between playing baseball and giving a speech &#8211; hitting a home run.<br />
<strong>Lili</strong> described the remarkable landscapes along her drive up north. <strong><br />
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General Evaluator: <strong>Harry</strong></address>
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<address>Evaluators: <strong>Larry, Guille, Jill </strong><br />
Awardmaster: <strong>Kim</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Larry</strong></address>
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<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-24/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 16:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-24/</guid>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-15-2012-meeting-2/</link>
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<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-15-2012-meeting-2/</guid>
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Toastmaster: <strong>Christine</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Humor: <span style="color:#888888;"><strong>open</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Word-of-the-day: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Ah-counter:<span style="color:#333333;"><strong> Heidi</strong></span></span></address>
<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong><br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Speakers: <strong>Pat, Mary-Jo, Lili<br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Tabletopics Master: <strong>Grace</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> General Evaluator: <strong>Harry</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Evaluators: <strong>Jim, Guill</strong></span>e, <strong>Jackie</strong><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Awardmaster: <strong>Kim</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Rooney: <strong>Keith</strong></span></address>
<address>Back-up speaker: <span style="color:#888888;"><strong>open</strong></span></address>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 15, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters</span><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#333333;">The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>&#8220;Mothers.&#8221;</strong></span><strong></strong></span></span><strong><span style="color:#000000;"> Christine</span></strong></span> was our Presiding Officer. We had 12 in attendance including one guest <strong>Kim</strong>. <strong>Guille</strong> is our newest member.</p>
<p>Toastmaster: <strong>Jackie</strong><br />
WOD: <strong>Barbara</strong> &#8211; <span style="color:#993300;"><strong>brief</strong></span><br />
Ah-Counter:<strong> Keith</strong><br />
Timer: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong><br />
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<strong><em></em></strong><em><strong>Harry</strong> talked about regaining poise and positive attitude relative to his recent work experience<br />
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<em><strong></strong><strong>James</strong> read and recited poems by Robert Lewis Stevenson<br />
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<p>Tabletopics: <strong>Ron</strong></p>
<p>General Evaluator: <strong>Lili</strong><br />
Evaluators: <strong>Keith, Lili, Guille</strong><br />
Award Master: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong><br />
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-23/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 02:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><em></em><strong>When</strong>: <strong>Every Tuesday evening from 5:<span style="color:#ff0000;">5</span>0PM to 7:<span style="color:#ff0000;">2</span>0PM</strong> (best to arrive a few minutes early). <span style="color:#ff0000;">Note new hours effective April 10, 2012</span></p>
<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s May 15, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-15-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 02:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-15-2012-meeting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “Mothers&#8220; Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to com]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">The theme of this week’s meeting is</span> <span style="color:#0000ff;">“</span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong>Mothers</strong>&#8220;</span></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"> <span style="color:#000000;">Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <span style="color:#0000ff;"><a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="../about/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000ff;">Here is the link for location and time</span></a></span>. </span></span></p>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Toastmaster: <strong>Jackie</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Humor: <span style="color:#888888;"><strong>open</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Word-of-the-day: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Ah-counter:<span style="color:#808080;"><strong> open</strong></span></span></address>
<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Keith</strong><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Timer:<strong> Mary-Jo</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Speakers: <strong>Harry, Christine, James<br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Tabletopics Master: <strong>Ron</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> General Evaluator: <strong>Jim</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Evaluators: <strong>Keith, Lili, Guille</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Awardmaster: <span style="color:#888888;"><strong>open</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Rooney: <strong>Grace</strong></span></address>
<address>Back-up speaker: <strong>Pat</strong></address>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 8, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters</span><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#333333;">The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>&#8220;Taking Risks.&#8221;</strong></span><strong></strong></span></span><strong><span style="color:#000000;"> Jim</span></strong></span> was our Presiding Officer. We had 11 in attendance including two guests <strong>Guille</strong> and <strong>Heidi</strong>.</p>
<p>Toastmaster: <strong>Keith</strong><br />
WOD: <strong>Barbara</strong> &#8211; <strong><span style="color:#993300;">mundane</span></strong><br />
Ah-Counter:<strong> Holly</strong><br />
Timer: <strong>Holly</strong><br />
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<strong><em>Guille</em></strong><em>  talked about Valuing the gifts each of us have<br />
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<address><strong>Larry</strong> reminded us that climate change can and needs to be dealt with&#8230;soon<br />
<em><strong>Mary-Jo</strong> described positive surprises that have happened in her mid-life<br />
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<p>Tabletopics: <strong>Barbara<strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>General Evaluator: <strong>Grace</strong><br />
Evaluators: <strong>Lili, Jackie, Harry</strong><br />
Award Master: <strong>Lili</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Jackie</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-22/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 07:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-22/</guid>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s May 8, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-8-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 07:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-8-2012-meeting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “Taking Risks&#8220; Bring a guest, or here is your invitation t]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">The theme of this week’s meeting is</span> <span style="color:#0000ff;">“<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Taking Risks</strong></span>&#8220;</span></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"> <span style="color:#000000;">Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <span style="color:#0000ff;"><a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="../about/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000ff;">Here is the link for location and time</span></a></span>. </span></span></p>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Toastmaster: <strong>Keith</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Humor: <span style="color:#888888;"><strong>open</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Word-of-the-day: <strong>Barbara</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Ah-counter: <strong>Holly</strong></span></address>
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<span style="color:#000000;"> Timer:<strong> Holly</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Speakers: <strong>Larry, Mary-Jo, Jim<br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Tabletopics Master: <strong>Barbara</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> General Evaluator: <strong>Grace</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Evaluators: <strong>Lili, Jackie, Harry</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Awardmaster: <span style="color:#888888;"><strong>open</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Rooney: <strong>Jackie</strong></span></address>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 1, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters</span><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#333333;">The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong>&#8220;May Day&#8221;</strong></span><strong></strong></span></span><strong><span style="color:#000000;"> or &#8220;<span style="color:#008000;">m&#8217;aidez</span>&#8221; Christine</span></strong></span> was our Presiding Officer. We had 14 in attendance including two guests <strong>Guille</strong> and <strong>Ben</strong>.</p>
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WOD: <strong>Jackie</strong> &#8211; <strong><em><span style="color:#008000;">spontaneous</span></em></strong><br />
Ah-Counter:<strong> Holly</strong><br />
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Speaking tip:<strong> Jim, </strong>  Humor<strong>:  Holly<br />
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<strong><em>Barbara</em></strong><em> &#8220;Welcome to Bonn and Köln&#8221;<br />
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<address><strong>Christine</strong> Practice makes perfect &#8211; selling Toastmasters<br />
<em><strong>Harry</strong> Happy May Day<br />
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<p>Tabletopics: <strong><strong>Jim</strong></strong></p>
<p>General Evaluator: <strong>Keith</strong><br />
Evaluators: <strong>Mary-Jo, Jackie, Holly</strong><br />
Award Master: <strong>Lili</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Ron</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-21/</link>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><em></em><strong>When</strong>: <strong>Every Tuesday evening from 5:<span style="color:#ff0000;">5</span>0PM to 7:<span style="color:#ff0000;">2</span>0PM</strong> (best to arrive a few minutes early). <span style="color:#ff0000;">Note new hours effective April 10, 2012</span></p>
<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s May 1, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-1-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-may-1-2012-meeting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “May Day&#8220; Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to com]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">The theme of this week’s meeting is</span> <span style="color:#0000ff;">“<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>May Day</strong></span>&#8220;</span></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"> <span style="color:#000000;">Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <span style="color:#0000ff;"><a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="../about/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000ff;">Here is the link for location and time</span></a></span>. </span></span></p>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Toastmaster: <strong>Larry</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Humor: <strong>Holly</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Word-of-the-day: <strong>Jackie</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Ah-counter: <strong>Holly</strong></span></address>
<address>Speaking tip: <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Jim</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Timer:<strong> Lili</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Speakers: <strong>Harry, Barbara, Christine<br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Tabletopics Master: <strong>Jim</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> General Evaluator: <strong>Keith</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Evaluators: <strong>Grace, Mary-Jo, James</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Awardmaster: <strong>Lili</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Rooney: <strong>Ron</strong></span></address>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 24, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters</span><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#333333;">The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong>&#8220;Earthday Redux&#8221;</strong></span><strong></strong></span></span><strong><span style="color:#000000;"> Jim</span></strong></span> was our Presiding Officer. We had 12 in attendance.</p>
<p>Toastmaster: <strong>Jim</strong><br />
WOD: <strong>Harry</strong> &#8211; <span style="color:#008000;"><strong>goal</strong></span><br />
Ah-Counter:<strong> Jackie</strong><br />
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Speaking tip:<strong> Keith, </strong>  Humor<strong>:  Larry<br />
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<strong><em>P</em></strong><em><strong>at</strong> unveiled her dealings with shady mechanics.</em></address>
<address><strong>Lili</strong> shed some light on the water we drink<br />
<em><strong>Keith</strong> endeared his political views to his fellow toastmasters</em></address>
<p>Tabletopics: <strong><strong>Mary-Jo</strong></strong></p>
<p>General Evaluator: <strong>Ron</strong><br />
Evaluators: <strong>Grace, Ron, Holly</strong><br />
Award Master: <strong>Barbara</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Larry</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-20/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-20/</guid>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s April 24, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-april-24-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
<guid>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-april-24-2012-meeting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “Earth Day Redux&#8220; Bring a guest, or here is your invitatio]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">The theme of this week’s meeting is</span> <span style="color:#0000ff;">“<span style="color:#008000;"><strong>Earth Day Redux</strong></span>&#8220;</span></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"> <span style="color:#000000;">Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <span style="color:#0000ff;"><a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="../about/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000ff;">Here is the link for location and time</span></a></span>. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>¡PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE MOVED THE MEETING TIME AHEAD BY  TEN MINUTES! <span style="color:#800000;">New start time is 5:50</span></strong></span><br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Toastmaster: <strong>Jim</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Humor: <strong>Larry</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Word-of-the-day: <strong>Harry</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Ah-counter: <strong>Jackie</strong></span></address>
<address>Speaking tip: <span style="color:#008000;"><strong>open</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Timer:<span style="color:#008000;"><strong> open</strong></span></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Speakers: <strong>Pat, Lili, Keith<br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Tabletopics Master: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> General Evaluator: <strong>Ron</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Evaluators: <strong>Grace, (Ron), Holly</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Awardmaster: <strong>Barbara</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Rooney: <strong>Larry</strong></span></address>
<p>&#8212;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 17, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters</span><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#333333;">The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#0000ff;">&#8216;<strong>&#8220;Mission&#8217;s 33rd Birthday</strong></span></span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong></strong>. </span></span><strong>Christine</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had 14 in attendance. Pizzas and a couple of tasty cakes helped us celebrate the big day.</p>
<p>Toastmaster: <strong>Christine</strong><br />
WOD: <strong>Jackie</strong> &#8211; <strong><span style="color:#008000;">deluxe</span></strong><br />
Ah-Counter:<strong> Harry</strong><br />
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Speaking tip:<strong> Lili, </strong>  Humor<strong>:  Grace<br />
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<strong>Jim</strong>: <em>Jim told the story of &#8220;Herbie the Octopus&#8221; and the antics of summer-camp</em></address>
<address><strong>Pat</strong>: Pat told about her daughter&#8217;s mysterious mishap caused by dry ice and<br />
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<strong>Ron:</strong> <em>laid out the gifts&#8211; courage, skills, and relationships&#8211; he has<br />
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<address><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='560' height='315' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/o8P7uSkJuz0?version=3&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></address>
<p>Tabletopics: <strong>Keith</strong></p>
<p>General Evaluator: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong><br />
Evaluators: <strong>Larry, Barbara, Jackie</strong><br />
Award Master: <strong>Holly</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Harry</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/welcome-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-you-are-cordially-invited-19/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
<p><a href="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2452" title="Screen Shot 2012-03-03 at 6.55.20 AM" src="http://missiontoastmasters.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-03-03-at-6-55-20-am.png?w=437&#038;h=428" alt="" width="437" height="428" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Mission Chapter Toastmaster’s April 17, 2012 Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://missiontoastmasters.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/invitation-to-mission-chapter-toastmasters-april-17-2012-meeting/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The theme of this week’s meeting is “Mission Chapter&#8217;s 33rd Birthday&#8220; Bring a guest, or]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">The theme of this week’s meeting is</span> <span style="color:#0000ff;">“<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Mission Chapter&#8217;s 33rd Birthday</strong></span>&#8220;</span></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"> <span style="color:#000000;">Bring a guest, or here is your invitation to come as a guest (no need to RSVP, just show up). Guests can invite guests too. <span style="color:#0000ff;"><a title="About Mission Chapter Toastmasters" href="../about/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000ff;">Here is the link for location and time</span></a></span>. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>¡PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE MOVED THE MEETING TIME AHEAD BY  TEN MINUTES! <span style="color:#800000;">New start time is 5:50</span></strong></span><br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Toastmaster: <strong>Christine</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Humor: <strong>Grace</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Word-of-the-day: <strong>Jackie</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Ah-counter: <strong>Kerri</strong></span></address>
<address>Speaking tip: <strong>Lili</strong><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Timer:<strong> James</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Speakers: <strong>Jim, Pat, Ron<br />
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<address><span style="color:#000000;">Tabletopics Master: <strong>Keith </strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> General Evaluator: <strong>Mary-Jo</strong></span></address>
<address><span style="color:#000000;">Evaluators: <strong>Larry, Barbara, Jackie</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Awardmaster: <strong>Holly</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"> Rooney: <strong>Harry</strong></span></address>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 10, 2012 Meeting Notes for Mission Chapter Toastmasters</span><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#333333;">The theme of the meeting was <span style="color:#0000ff;">&#8216;<strong>My First Car</strong></span></span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong></strong>. </span></span><strong>Christine</strong> was our Presiding Officer. We had 11 in attendance.<strong></strong></p>
<p>Toastmaster: <strong>Grace</strong><br />
Opening words: <strong>Jackie</strong><br />
WOD: <strong>Holly</strong> &#8211; <span style="color:#008000;"><strong>insouciance</strong></span><br />
Ah-Counter:<strong>Holly</strong><br />
Timer: <strong>Larry</strong><br />
Speaking tip:<strong> Larry<br />
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<address><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Speakers</span>:<br />
<strong>Harry</strong>: <em>&#8220;Harry&#8217;</em></address>
<address><strong>Barbara</strong>: Drug testing and the FDA &#8211; a brief history<br />
<strong>Mary-Jo:</strong> <em>The times they are a changin&#8217;</em></address>
<p>Tabletopics: <strong>Larry</strong></p>
<p>General Evaluator: <strong>Holly</strong><br />
Evaluators: <strong>Jim, Ron, Keith</strong><br />
Award Master: <strong>Jackie</strong><br />
Rooney: <strong>Keith</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#808080;">Club Secretary: <strong>Lili</strong></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome to MISSION CHAPTER Toastmasters -– You are cordially invited.]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[If you live in the Santa Barbara/Goleta area and are looking for a Toastmaster club to join or just]]></description>
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<p>If you live in the Santa Barbara/Goleta area and are looking for a Toastmaster club to join or just check out, <span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong><em>we’d like to welcome you as our guest</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em>(no need to RSVP, just show up)</em></strong>.</span> <strong>Mission Chapter Toastmasters</strong> has been helping individuals  become better communicators and leaders since 1979. The club is open to the community.</p>
<p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><em><strong>Improve your public speaking skills, become a better presenter, or work on your leadership skills with Toastmasters.  Affordable, effective, proven.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Semi-annual dues are modest &#8211; less than the cost of a small cup of coffee every week.  For more information on Toastmasters see our <a href="../about/">about</a> page.</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Salvation Army <a title="Salvation Army" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salvation+army+goleta&#38;oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;sa=N&#38;hl=en&#38;tab=wl" target="_blank">4849 Hollister Avenue.</a> in Goleta.</p>
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<p><em></em><strong>When</strong>: <strong>Every Tuesday evening from 5:<span style="color:#ff0000;">5</span>0PM to 7:<span style="color:#ff0000;">2</span>0PM</strong> (best to arrive a few minutes early). <span style="color:#ff0000;">Note new hours effective April 10, 2012</span></p>
<p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please call us at 805-682-6943. Leave a message, we’ll call you back. Or email Grace Rachow grachow@aol.com</p>
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