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
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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
Welcome New Member, Cyriac Manjaly!
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Cyriac Manjaly into the Club as a new member. His mentor will be Jim Salih. Welcome to the Club, Cyriac!
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
Welcome New Member, Rebeca Castillo!
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Rebeca Castillo into the Club as a new member. Her mentor will be Vicky Kolaks. Welcome to the Club, Rebecca!
Welcome New Member, Tom Braun!
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Tom Braun into the Club as a new member. His mentor will be assigned later. Welcome to the Club, Tom!
Welcome New Member, Camila Parisotto!
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Camila Parisotto into the Club as a new member. Her mentor will be Sylvia Awondatu. Welcome to the Club Camila!
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
