Last week one of our SCTM members raised a toast to the wonderful people and camaraderie at SCTM. Here is her rendering: “Long shall you live” To South County Toastmasters Long shall you live! And as you do So shall we forever grow Challenging our selves Bettering our selves Encouraging each other And striving for … Continue reading A Toast to South County TM!
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Meeting Minutes 20 Nov 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 20 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Don’t Hit the Panic Button MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes were sent out, accepted as sent EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: The Webster competition - … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 20 Nov 2013
Meeting Minutes 13 Nov 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 13 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER:7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Resilience MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as sent out previously EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: Adam purchased new CD’s for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 13 Nov 2013
Meeting Minutes 6 Nov 2013
MEETING DATE: 6 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Unofficial - Efficiency MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Previous minutes stand as sent out EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: Volunteer judges for the Webster Univ speech Contest are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 6 Nov 2013
Meeting Minutes 30th Oct 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 30 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Speech Marathon MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Meeting minutes accepted as sent out EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 30th Oct 2013
Division A Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest –
Fellow Toastmasters, The news just in! You all might be curious about what happened at the Division A - Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest! It will come as no surprise that contestants from SCTM fared very well and placed at the contest. Erin Gissel placed 3rd at the Table Topics Contest with style and … Continue reading Division A Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest –
Meeting Minutes 23 Oct 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 23 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO CONCLUSION: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: BACKWARDS MEETING EXPLANATION OF BACKWARDS MEETING - Matt and Carl explained that tonight's meeting will be run backwards meaning we were adjourned as soon as we got … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 23 Oct 2013
A Toastmasters Best Friend
Fellow Toastmasters, Here is a speech by our very own Carl Hendrickson! He speaks about how to be a great mentor and how it helps nurture new members into the Toastmasters way. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMxfB8LLt6Q Most definitely a great speech!
Meeting Minutes 16 Oct 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 16 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Hakuna Matata MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted with the one change. Correction to the meeting minutes - Kelly Brunie (change to the meeting minutes from last week) … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 16 Oct 2013
Meeting Minutes October 2nd 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES MEETING DATE: 2 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Crazy Ties MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Emailed to all. Accepted as sent out this afternoon. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Gina stressed that if there is … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 2nd 2013
Area 4 Contest, Saturday October 5th
Fellow Toastmasters We had a fantastic time today at the Area 4 contest and I am sure you all can't wait to find out the results! Our representatives Erin Gissel and Matt Ramshaw did great! Erin placed second in the Table Topics Contest! Matt Ramshaw placed second in the Humorous Speech Contest!
Meeting Minutes 25 September 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES MEETING DATE: 23 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: None MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: emailed out and corrected as recommended. Accepted as sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Matt Ramshaw mentioned that dues are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 25 September 2013
District 8 Inspirational Story Telling Event
South County Toastmasters were well represented at the District 8 Inspirational Story Telling Event yesterday evening! Shreya Gopal and Gina Willard were among the 10 story tellers who displayed their story telling skills. It was a great event with spectacular talent from around District 8. From the other story tellers we made notes on various … Continue reading District 8 Inspirational Story Telling Event
Meeting Minutes 18th Sep 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 18 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Living life with a passion MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as emailed out to everyone EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Dues are due – Matt … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 18th Sep 2013
Meeting Minutes 11th September 2013
MEETING DATE: 11 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 11th September 2013
Don Clair – The Secret of Outstanding
Fellow Toastmasters! Here is one of Don Clair's favorite speeches! He has been kind to share it with us. This speech is an example of what one can do with their voice, and how effective voice modulation can draw the audience in. Follow this link to watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawaPXmG7OQ If you have an Olympic … Continue reading Don Clair – The Secret of Outstanding
Meeting Minutes 4 September 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 4 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 4 September 2013
Meeting Minutes 28 August 2013
MEETING DATE: 28 Aug 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: The meeting minutes were accepted as corrected and sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT:None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 28 August 2013
Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest!
South County Toastmasters had a spectacular Table Topics Contest and a rib tickling Humorous Speech Contest tonight. Thank you Sudarshan Gopinath for hosting it so well. Here are the winners! Table Topics Contest: 1st Place - Erin Gissel, 2nd Place - Shreya Gopal, 3rd Place - Alan Kirby Humorous Speech Contest: 1st Place - Matt … Continue reading Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest!
Meeting Minutes 21 August 2013
MEETING DATE: 21 Aug 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Things I needed, I … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 21 August 2013
Meeting Minutes 14 August 2013
MEETING DATE: 14 August 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: None MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Previous meeting minutes accepted as emailed.EXECUTIVE SECTIONOFFICERS REPORT: Gina reported regarding the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 14 August 2013
Meeting Minutes 7 August 2013
MEETING DATE:7 Aug 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes were received last week, accepted as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 7 August 2013
Welcome New Members at SCTM
Last night at South County Toastmasters was exciting! Two new members were inducted to SCTM. Please meet Scott Allen and Mike Rossi! Scott Allen's mentor will be Jerry Paul, and Mike Rossi's mentor will be Steve Bettag.
Meeting Minutes 31 July 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 31 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Everyday Blessings MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Meeting minutes from last week accepted as sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: James re-iterated the rules of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 31 July 2013
Tall Tales Contest !
South County Toastmasters hosted a fun Tall Tales Contest on July 24th. The contest was expertly planned and organized by Matt Ramshaw - the Contest Master. It was an evening was filled with a variety of tall tales. The contestants entertained everyone with strange, wild, humorous, and creative tales! And the winners are........... First Place … Continue reading Tall Tales Contest !
Meeting Minutes 24th July 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 24 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7:00 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: James Bubash PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Tall Tales Contest MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes of 10th July and 17th July meeting accepted as written. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 24th July 2013
Meeting Minutes 10 July 2013
MEETING DATE: 10 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: Met life Building CALLED TO ORDER: James Bubash PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Surprise MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Make the change of moving Bob and Suzanne to guests. Accepted. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: James asked what to do with the old sign – Discard. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 10 July 2013
SCTM member authors editorial.
Congratulations to fellow SCTM member Brain Ettling! He has authored a half-page editorial in today's edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on ecological advocacy. Brain is one of the few SCTM members to achieve the distinction of writing editorial subjects. Best regards to Brian Ettling from your fellow South County Toastmasters! http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/what-keeps-me-up-late-at-night/article_19566c9b-bade-51c2-ab4f-c58d885d281c.html
Updated Meeting Minutes 26 June 2013
Fellow Toastmasters, Some edits to the meeting minutes. 1. Please find included James Bubash as Sergeant at Arms as inducted to the new leadership. 2. Carrie Driscoll VP Membership was not present on 26 June for the inducted. Hence, she will be inducted by Gina Willard at the meeting tonight. 3. The names of attendees … Continue reading Updated Meeting Minutes 26 June 2013
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