South County Toastmasters Club 1957
Meeting Type/Theme: New Year’s Resolutions
Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom
Call to Order: 6:00 PM
Presiding Officer: Debbie Young
President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the minutes from the January 18, 2023, meeting. The minutes were approved as posted.
Officer Reports:
President: Debbie Young
- Our club contest was held last week. It takes about 10 functionaries to hold a contest. A lot of clubs do not have enough members to hold a contest, so we are lucky to have a large enough club to hold contests. Thanks to everyone who assisted with the contest. Our Area contest will be held on the 11th. Brendan Akos will be running it and is looking for volunteers to help out. You can not be a judge for our area contest but you can be for another area. If you are interested contact Debbie Young.
- Steve Burchett announced that Area 18 needs Ballot Counters and Judges. Their contest is at the same time as ours, so if you volunteer for theirs you will not be able to attend ours.
- The Community Center is extending their hours to 9 pm. Debbie will send out a survey. Next week we will vote on if we want to keep our meeting time at 6 – 8 pm, or move it to 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
VPE: Adam Fox. No Report
VPM: Susan McConnell informed us that Katherine Burch requested Judges for their 3 day Speech & Debate tournament for homeschool youth to be held 2/9 – 11th at the Rock Church in Ballwin (15101 Manchester Road). If interested, the Link to sign up is: https://gatewayclassic2023.homeschooldebate.net/judges/login
The full page of information for the event will follow the minutes below.
VPPR: Patrick Hunt. No Report
Treasurer: Jim Salih, Treasurer report.
- Jim sent the January club financial statement via email. No action, $2055 is the balance.
- Dues will be collected for the next term in mid February or March.
Sergeant-at-Arms: Charles Giamarino. No report.
Committees:
Speech Contest
Jim Salih, announced the winners of last week’s contests.
International Speech Contest: 1. Steve Burchett; 2. Patrick Hunt; 3. Debbie Young
Humorous Speech Contest: 1. Bill Collier; 2. Liz DeCamp; 3. George Kiser
Congratulations to the winners and participants. Steve and Bill will move on to the Area 4 contest to be held Saturday 02/11/2023. 2nd place winners may fill in if a first place winner can not attend, so second place winners should also plan to attend the area contest. All members are welcome and will be appreciated to attend the area contest to cheer on your fellow club members. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOmprD4vGt1YYPwYNxy-dOQy_w01M748
Unfinished Business: None
New Businesss: None
Correspondence and Announcements:
Brian Berman joined Just Right Chicago writers group and talked about ways to improve writing. It was a lot of fun and he was able to expand on his social life in person.
Jim Salih – On Feb 20 he will be giving a 2 hour class on photos with St. Louis Oasis.
Business Meeting Adjourned 6:11 pm
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| Toastmaster | Patrick Hunt |
| Table Topics Master | Deborah Weniger |
| General Evaluator | Susan Janick |
| Grammarian | Brian Berman |
| Timer | Charles Giamarino |
| Speaker 1 | Jackie Compton |
| Speaker 2 | George Kiser |
| Speaker 3 | Susan McConnell |
| Evaluator 1 | Rob VanWinkle |
| Evaluator 2 | Debbie Young |
| Evaluator 3 | Julie Zeitler |
| Invocator/Jokemaster | Jim Salih |
| Vote Counter | Samira Mujdzic |
| AH Counter | Callie Koehr |
Voting:
| Best Table Topics | Liz DeCamp |
| Best Evaluator | Debbie Young |
| Best Speaker | George Kiser |
| Most Improved | Julie Zeitler |
Word of the Day: Emphatic used 7 times
Ah Counter Report: 1 crutch word was heard by the Ah Counter
Meeting Adjourned: 8:00 pm
Attendance:
Sunset Hills Community Center: Jackie Compton; Charles Giamarino; Patrick Hunt; Suzanne Janick; George Kiser; Callie Koehr; Susan McConnell; Samira Mujdzic; J.D. Perper; Jim Salih; Rob Van Winkle; Deborah Weniger; Debbie Young, Julie Zeitler
- Zoom: Brian Berman; Steve Burchett, Liz DeCamp; Kathy Denton;
- Visitors: Vicky Collet, Herb Deleforia, Elizabeth (Liz) KilKer
Total Member Attendance 19 out of 32
| Streak | Attendance (5 or more in a row): |
| 73 | Debbie Young |
| 10 | Jim Salih |
| 9 | Charles Giamarino |
| 6 | Jackie Compton |
| 6 | Susan McConnell |
| 6 | J.D. Perper |
| 6 | Rob VanWinkle |
| 6 | Deborah Weniger |
Next week’s Toastmaster is Victor Mattison and GE is Steve Burchett
Midwest Speech & Debate Tournament for Homeschool Youth
Midwest Speech & Debate Tournament for Homeschool Youth
Community Judges Needed
Join us for an orientation, judge a round, give feedback, and then enjoy a delicious St. Louis-themed meal!
Who can Judge? Ages 19+
Where: The Rock Church, Ballwin
15101 Manchester Road
When: February 9-11, 2023 (Thursday-Saturday)
Judging slots available throughout the day.
Events: Choose from Speech or Debate!
- Debate: (Team Policy, Value & Impromptu-Parliamentary)
- Speech: Prepared Speeches, Interpretive (Dramatic) Speeches, and Limited Preparation (Impromptu, Apologetics, Mars Hill and Extemporaneous)
Sign Up: https://gatewayclassic2023.homeschooldebate.net/judges/login
Questions? Text Katherine Burch 314.319.2010/ Email stlspeechdebate@outlook.com
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