Meeting Minutes August 13, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 

Meeting Location: Online (Zoom)

Call to Order:  6:30 p.m.

Guests: – (0)

Minutes: Posted

Officer Reports:

President: Brent Stewart-Brent attended the District 8 Awards Luncheon on Saturday, where our club was recognized as a President’s Distinguished Club. Patti Howard brought us ice cream to celebrate, and Brent thanked her, noting we enjoyed it.

VPE: Jim Salih-Jim announced he will be sending out the Google Form for September scheduling and encouraged members not to opt out of the entire month, as it makes covering roles difficult. He reminded everyone to do their best to fulfill assigned roles, find substitutes if needed, and prioritize attendance while understanding that important conflicts may arise.

VPM: Vicky Kolaks-No Report

VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report

Treasurer: Nicholas Murphy-No Report

Sergeant-at-Arms: Brian Scarpace-No Report

Secretary: Sylvia Awondatu-No Report

Unfinished Business:  None 

Committee Reports: Debbie Young shared details about the pub social. It will be held Thursday evening at Maggie O’Brien’s at 6:30 p.m. in a private room, serving as both a kickoff for the club’s 50th anniversary and a farewell to Patrick, with several alumni expected to attend, and memorabilia and a Toastmasters game planned.

New Business: None.

Correspondence and Announcements: Jim Salih reported that at least three members have completed levels in Pathways and will receive certificates, which he plans to present in person next week. Brent noted this progress also puts the club on track toward achieving the Smedley President’s Distinguished for the year.

Business Meeting Adjourned:  6:34 pm.

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Meeting Theme: Summer

Toastmaster:  J.D. Perper

Table Topics Master: Nancy Alba

General Evaluator: Amy Kelemen 

Grammarian: Brent Stewart

Timer: Jim Salih

Wizard of Ahs:  Jessica Thompson

Vote Counter: Vicky Kolaks

Invocator: Jessica Thompson

Jokemaster: Sylvia Awondatu

Speaker 1: Debbie Young

Speaker 2:  Jake Mondschein

Speaker 3:  Patrick Hunt

Speaker 4: –

Evaluator 1: Adam Fox

Evaluator 2: Victor Mattison

Evaluator 3: Round Robin Evaluation 

Evaluator 4: –

Word of the Day:  Warm

Ah Counter Report: 23

Voting Awards: 

Best Table Topics: Patrick Hunt

Best Speaker: Patrick Hunt

Best Evaluator: Adam Fox

Most Improved: Jake Mondschein

GE Meeting Rating: 9.5

Attendance: Nancy Alba, Sylvia Awondatu, Adam Fox, Patrick Hunt, Amy Kelemen, Vicky Kolaks, Driss Majdoub, Victor Mattison, Jake Mondschein, J.D. Perper, Jim Salih, Brian Scarpace, Brent Stewart, Jessica Thompson, Debbie Young (Members=15, Guests=0, Total=15)

Meeting Adjourned:  8:30

Attendance Streaks > 10 Meetings

J. D. Perper 129

Jim Salih 20

Debbie Young 16

Brian Scarpace 12

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