South County Toastmasters Club 1957
Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center
Call to Order: 6:30 p.m.
Guests: None
Minutes: Posted
Officer Reports:
President: Amy Kelemen: Minutes have been approved and posted. If you are giving a speech, please print a copy to provide to your evaluator. We also have backup evaluation forms and a General Evaluator form available in the binder if you need an extra copy.
VPE: Sylvia Awondatu: Not present
VPM: Joseph Parks: No report
VPPR: Colleen Flynn: Member testimonials will soon be featured on our social media pages! If you would like to be highlighted, please let Colleen know. We are looking for a headshot and a few positive comments about how Toastmasters has benefited you or impacted your personal and professional growth.
Secretary: Brendan Flynn: No report
Treasurer Ed Kovarik: Dues are due by September 27. Thank you to everyone who has submitted payment. Our meeting room at Sunset Hills has been paid for.
Sergeant-at-Arms: Vicky Kolaks: None
Unfinished Business: None
Committee Reports: None
New Business: Flyers are available here, and the event image was also sent out via email. Please help spread the word by sharing it with friends, family, coworkers, and anyone who may be interested in Toastmasters. We would also appreciate it if you could bring a snack to share, if you’re able.
Correspondence and Announcements:
South County Youth Leadership Program
The South County Youth Leadership Program begins October 5 at Sunset Hills and will run for seven consecutive Mondays. The program is open to youth ages 12–17 and is a great opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills.
Trivia Night – October 16
Brent distributed flyers for the upcoming Trivia Night on October 16. Colleen highly recommends the event, sharing that it is a lot of fun, especially for fans of music trivia. Tables are $240 and include alcohol at no additional cost.
Missouri Network Event
Jim Bubash encouraged members to learn more about the Missouri Network event. It supports a worthwhile cause focused on combating drug abuse in the community and offers an opportunity to connect with others while supporting an important mission.
Area Director Recognition
Richard Porter shared a wonderful email containing a glowing review from our Area Director, recognizing the club’s continued success and the positive experience we provide for our members and guests.
Action Items & Follow-Ups
Monitor the technical performance of the Zoom meeting and collect feedback from remote attendees.
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Meeting Theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage
Toastmaster: Adam Fox
Table Topics: JD Perper
General Evaluator: Erin Kutell
Grammarian: Wai He
Timer: Brent Stewart
Wizard of Ahs: Brendan Flynn
Vote Counter: Matt Reinholz
Invocator: Ed Kovarik
Jokemaster: Rich Puskarich
Speaker 1: Adam Kutell
Speaker 2: Colleen Flynn
Speaker 3: Debbie Young
Speaker 4:
Evaluator 1: Brian Scarpace
Evaluator 2: Becky Tharp
Evaluator 3: Victor Mattison
Evaluator 4:
Word of the Day: Selfless (4)
Ah Counter Report: (9)
Voting Awards:
Best Table Topics: Rich Puskarich
Best Speaker: Debbie Young
Best Evaluator: Brian Scarpace
Most Improved: Becky Tharp
GE Meeting Rating: 9.8
Attendance: Members=22, Guests=0, Total=22
| Bubash, Jim Cheney, Elani Flynn, Colleen Flynn, Brendan Fox, Adam He, Wai Johnson, Ricky Kelemen, Amy Kolaks, Vicky Kovarik, Ed Kutell, Adam Kutell, Erin Mattison, Victor Parks, Joseph Perper, James D Puskarich, Allison Puskarich, Rich Salih, Jim Scarpace, Brian Stewart, Brent Tharp, Becky Young, Debbie |
Meeting Adjourned: 8:32
Attendance Streaks > 10 Meetings
| JD Perper | 33 |
| Elani Cheney | 25 |
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