Meeting Minutes December 17, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro (3) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih- Jim has sent the Google form for January roles, so tonight will be the last day for those who haven't … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 17, 2025

Meeting Minutes December 10, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro, Steve Winheim, Gabrielle Derouen (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih- Jim is going to send an email about the different sites for Toastmaster resources (toastmasters.org, District … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 10, 2025

Meeting Minutes December 03, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro (3) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart- We received a copy of the report from Jim Zboran (Div A Director) to Toastmasters International. Everything far exceeded expectations, with a couple of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 03, 2025

Meeting Minutes November 19, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Jim Zboran (Div A Director), Fernando Satake, Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-TLI this weekend at the SWIC campus in Granite City, IL. Members are welcome to attend the mini … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 19, 2025

Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Matthew Jethro, Dan Kelemen, Kayla Anderson, Brendan Flynn, Sara (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: Nicholas Murphy-No Report Sergeant-at-Arms: Brian Scarpace-No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025

Youth Leadership Graduation, November 11, 2025

South County Toastmasters recently completed a Youth Leadership program led by Jim Salih and sponsored by Optimist International, represented by Michael Boles. For the past 8 weeks, youth ages 8 to 16 met weekly to learn about public speaking and the basics of Toastmasters meetings. To celebrate their completion of the program, a graduation ceremony … Continue reading Youth Leadership Graduation, November 11, 2025

Meeting Minutes October 29, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Cyriac Manjaly, Allysa Fries, Mason Fries. (3) Minutes: Pending Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: Nicholas Murphy-No Report Sergeant-at-Arms: Brian Scarpace-No Report Secretary: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 29, 2025

Welcome New Members, Lara Romano & Cristian Villas Boas!

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Lara Romano & Cristian Villas Boas into the Club as new members. Their mentor will be Brian Scarpace. Shown in this photo from left to right: Lara Romano, Brent Stewart (President), Cristian Villas Boas, and Brian Scarpace (Sergeant at Arms). Welcome to the Club, … Continue reading Welcome New Members, Lara Romano & Cristian Villas Boas!

Meeting Minutes October 22, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Lara Romano, Cristian Villas Boas, Matthew Jethro, Allysa Fries, Mason Fries. (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-November schedule is out. We'll only have two meetings: Nov 12th and Nov 19th. Try to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 22, 2025

Meeting Minutes October 15, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Rebeca Zuninga Castillo (1) Minutes: Pending Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-Halloween Open House is on October 29th.  Invite a guest, you may bring a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 15, 2025

Meeting Minutes October 8, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Tom Braun, Rebeca Zuninga Castillo, Cindy, Sam. (4) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-The updated schedule was shared. Members should inform the VPE if their latest Google Form submission is a “correction” to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 8, 2025

Meeting Minutes October 1, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Susan McConnel, Steve Winheim, John Keath, Arvin Elangovan, Dan Corsar, Rebeca Zuninga Castillo, Mercedes Aquirrez, Matthew Jethro, Camila Parisotto. (9) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 1, 2025

Meeting Minutes September 24, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Allysa Fries, Mason Fries, Matthew Jethro, Debbie Puskarich, Tom Braun, Mike Marion, Mark Schroepfen. (7) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart- An executive board meeting will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. for a status update. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 24, 2025

Meeting Minutes September 17, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Cristian Wieczorek Villas Boas, Lara Saad Romano, Fernando Satake, Camila Parisotto, Tom Braun, Allison Puskarich. (6) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks-No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: Nicholas … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 17, 2025

Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Imoleayo Olorunyolemi, Susan Gobbo, Camilla Parisotto, Lara Romano, Matthew Jethro. (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih - The VPE awarded a certificate to Julie Zeitler for completing Motivational Strategies Level 2. Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025

Meeting Minutes September 03, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Connie Wetmore. (1) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih - Members were reminded that if they are unable to attend a scheduled meeting, it is more effective to directly contact two or three … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 03, 2025

Meeting Minutes August 27, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Matthew Jethro, Herb Villaflores. (2) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih- September schedules have been sent, but filling speaking slots is challenging since many members are taking time off, leaving about 22 active … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 27, 2025

Meeting Minutes August 20, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Jessica Marlow, Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries. (3) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih - Certificates of completion were awarded to Robert VanWinkle (Innovative Planning Level 3), Debbie Young (Motivational Strategies Levels 4 & … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 20, 2025

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 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 13, 2025

Meeting Minutes August 6, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Rich Putnick, Alex Puskarich, Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries, Matthew Jethro, one guest (name withheld by request). (6) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart- 1. The 50th Anniversary Committee proposed holding a banquet, continuing a tradition for major … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 6, 2025

Meeting Minutes July 30, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:40 p.m. Guests: Patti Howard (District 8 Director), Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries, Reagan Mattison, Aaron Ly, Ruby Parks, Matthew Jethro. Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks-No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 30, 2025

Meeting Minutes July 23, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Nancy Winston, Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries, Reagan Mattison. Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks-No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-Debbie sent out invitations to all club members for the upcoming combined … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 23, 2025

Meeting Minutes July 16, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Elissa Fries, Matthew Jethro. Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart: Brent designates the current District 8 Director (Patti Howard, DTM) as the club's proxy holder to cast the club’s votes for the Toastmasters International Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 16, 2025

Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Online (Zoom) Call to Order:  6:35 p.m. Guests: - Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart: Brent Steward outlined the club's goals for the term as follows: Achieve a membership of 50 members. Attain the Smedley Distinguished Club status. Maintain and continue to improve high-quality club meetings. Plan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025

Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Matthew Jethro, Jim Zboran (Div A Director) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Erin Kutell-No Report VPE: Debbie Young:  Debbie thanked the previous officers for serving, and next week (July 9th, 2025) is an online-only meeting. VPM: JD Perper-No Report … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025