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Old Wed Jun 18, 2014, 11:08am
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I'll start asking for the speaking captain when A) they change the rules to allow only the speaking captain to speak, or B) there's a coin flip. Till then, seems utterly pointless. Frankly, the entire captain's meeting seems pointless, but the rules call for it. And of course, if your particular Rome calls for asking for the speaking captain, then ask.
Agree. Speaking captain? Who cares. I don't ask and if I have a partner who does ask, I'll have forgotten it by the time the captains meeting is over.
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Old Wed Jun 18, 2014, 11:50am
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I just fulfill the requirement by asking "Who's speaking for red?"
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Old Wed Jun 18, 2014, 12:40pm
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I just fulfill the requirement by asking "Who's speaking for red?"
I agree. I do not care to remember honestly beyond asking initially. I do sometimes write it down in the book and that is about it. It is mostly ceremonial so they feel like we are doing our job or give them importance, but it is really not that important to me.

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