Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: September 26, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Dave Domian Invocator: Matt Ramshaw Minutes submitted by Violet Tatum, Secretary *************************************************** Officers’ Report Minutes from previous meeting emailed and accepted *************************************************** Committee Reports: None *************************************************** Old … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 26, 2012
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Meeting Minutes September 19, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 09/19/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Adam Phillips Invocator: Joanne Korba ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Joanne Korba has … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 19, 2012
Meeting Minutes September 12, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - #1957 Meeting Date: September 12, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Invocator: Violet Tatum *************************************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes for previous meeting emailed and accepted *************************************************************** Committee Reports: None *************************************************************** Old Business: Dues for South County … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 12, 2012
Meeting Minutes September 5, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: September 5, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Invocator: Kevin Wilson **************************************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes from the previous meeting emailed and accepted ***************************************************************** Committee Reports: None ****************************************************************** Old Business: None ******************************************************************* New Business: Dues for Toastmasters International … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 5, 2012
Three New Members – Mike, Carrie and David
The club inducted three new members into the club last Wednesday. Coach Alan Kirby and new member Mike DePung Coach Diane Fawcett and new member Carrie Driscoll Coach Kevin Wilson and new member David Wilkins
Putting Power Point on a USB Thumb Drive
Recently a club member brought her Power Point show to a meeting and while the show played fine, the audio which was part of the show did not play. I also had a show that needed video as part of the show and I had to do some research on how to make it work. … Continue reading Putting Power Point on a USB Thumb Drive
No Meeting Oct. 31st
Just a reminder to members that there is no meeting on Oct. 31st. See you November 7th.
A Tornado Is Coming – What Do I Do?
Here is a speech I gave on October 24, 2012.Hopefully you will find it useful and might save your life. Here's the link with my list of 74 emergency items. http://tomterrific1.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/emergency-preparedness-kit/
New Video Camera – Canon VIXIA HF R30
Here is the new video camera the club purchased. You will need an SD card with a speed class of 4, 6, or 10. The red arrow points to where you will see the speed class. A 4gb card will last 55 minutes at high quality. Information from Canon While the instruction manual is 223 … Continue reading New Video Camera – Canon VIXIA HF R30
The Importance of Body Language
I just watched a great "Ted" video about the importance of positive body language. Since the debates start tomorrow night, I thought you might enjoy watching this video and see how the candidates put this type of knowledge to use.
Meeting Minutes August 1, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: August 1, 2012 Called to Order at: 7:00 PM Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Kelly Bottini Invocator: Howard Brandt ********************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes of previous meeting emailed and accepted. *********************************** Committee Reports: None *********************************** Old Business: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 1, 2012
Meeting Minutes July 25, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: July 25, 2012 Called to Order: 6:59P.M. Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Max Kaiser Jr. Invocator: Kevin Reichardt **************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes of previous minutes emailed and accepted. Adam Kutell asked if members are willing to use the 5th week in … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 25, 2012
Meeting Minutes July 18, 2012
Record of Meeting of County Toastmasters # 1957 Meeting Date: July 18, 2012 Called to order: 7:00 P.M. Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Traci Cahill Invocator: Petrina Monti ***************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes of previous minutes emailed and accepted. Application accepted for new membership for Kathy Kreitner ****************************************** … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 18, 2012
Meeting Minutes July 11, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters -#1957 Meeting Date: 7/11/2012 Called to order at: 7:00pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Kevin Wilson Invocator: Kelly Bottini Officers’ Reports: Minutes of Previous Meeting emailed and accepted. Adam Kutell reminded Toastmasters that missing 4 or more meeting may result in inactivation. He encouraged Toastmaster’s to check … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 11, 2012
Meeting Minutes June 27, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 06/27/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti/Steve Bettag Greeter: Traci Cahill Invocator: Emily Prosise ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: The members … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 27, 2012
Meeting Minutes June 20, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 06/20/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Adam Kutell Invocator: George Kiser ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton wanted … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 20, 2012
Meeting Minutes June 13, 2012
Meeting started 7pm Business meeting ended @ 7:08pm Club voted to NOT have a meeting on July 4th. Table Topics by Dee started at 7:14 - ended 7:38 Table Topic speakers (10) Matt R Petrina M Kevin W Ben M Bill M Jack B Violet T Brent S Kelly B Adam C Break from 7:39 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 13, 2012
Barb Sapienza – Toastmasters Leadership Institute
Barb was presented a plaque this Saturday for her tireless efforts in co-chairing with John Murphy the TLI workshop. In just one hour she had seventeen events happening simultaneously plus numerous other items which needed her attention. Barb definitely gets the "TERRIFIC" award from the club and the district. The club not only had numerous … Continue reading Barb Sapienza – Toastmasters Leadership Institute
July 4th – No Meeting
The club voted to not have a meeting on July 4th. Officer installation is scheduled for July 11th.
Club Officer Training – June 23rd.
June 23rd - 8 am to 12:30 pm Directions: Washington University School of Medicine Campus Farrell Learning & Teaching Center 520 South Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110
Five New Members
In a short period of time the club has brought in five new members. Older members please take the time to introduce yourself to the newer members at our meetings. Emily Prosise and her coach Laurie Mestdagh Jaine King Peter Eschbacher and Adam Phillips Don Kelly - no picture available.
Full Circle Award Earned by Adam Kutell and Brian Ettling
Congratulations to Adam and Brian for earning the Full Circle Award. They both have filled all of the fourteen jobs done at our Toastmaster meeting.
Competent Leader Award to Adam Kutell
Congratulations to Adam Kutell for earning the Competent Leader Award. Terrific!
New Sign – thank you Kathy D.
Thanks to Kathy Denton for leading the club to get a new sign for the club meetings. It looks Terrific!
Meeting Minutes May 2, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 05/2/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Joanne Korba Invocator: Laurie Mestdagh ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton brought … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 2, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 25, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/25/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Petrina Monti Invocator: Bill Collier ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam Kutell announced … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 25, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 18, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/18/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Petrina Monti Invocator: Jaine King ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton advised us that Toastmasters International approved the design … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 18, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 11, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/11/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Judy Sowers Invocator: Adam Kutell ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton wants to replace sign that we use for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 11, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 4, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/04/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Sudi Gopinath Invocator: Howard Brandt ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam Kutell reminded us that we need more members to come … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 4, 2012
Meeting Minutes March 28, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 03/28/2012 Called to order at:7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Jerry Paul Invocator: Shreya Gopal ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton received the new dvd’s and brought them to the meeting. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 28, 2012
Meeting Minutes March 21, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 03/21/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Tom “Teriffic” Invocator: Max Kaiser Jr. ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton purchased new disks for the video camera for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 21, 2012
Meeting Minutes March 14, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 03/14/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Brian Ettling Invocator: Adam Calloway ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: None ************************************* New Business: Steve Bettag received application from Jaine King … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 14, 2012
Meeting Minutes March 7, 2012
Here are the meeting minutes for 3-07-2012 meeting. I did not know that the club secretary was not in attendence until after the meeting was over. Below is my best recollection as to what happened at the meeting. This explains why there is not a head count or the names of all the guests. If … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 7, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 29, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/29/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Invocator: ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: None ************************************* New Business: None ************************************* Correspondence & Announcements: Our president Petrina Monti introduced … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 29, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 22, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/22/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Bill McNabb Invocator: Thad James ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam Kutell and his committee found a possible new location … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 22, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 15, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/15/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Thad James Invocator: Kelly Bottini ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Sheria Goypal was inducted as a new member her mentor … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 15, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 8, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/08/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Adam Calloway Invocator: Bill McNabb ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Competent Leader award was given to Erin Gissel by our president Petrina Monti ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 8, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: Feb. 1, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Barb Sapienza Invocator: Brenda McNaughton ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: International Speech and Evaluation contest, not enough contestants … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012
Area – Division – District Speech Dates
At the request of some of our members, this email lists the dates and locations for the known Area, Division, and District contests ("International Speech" and "Evaluation") to follow our club's February contest. ------------------------------------------- Area 4 Date: March 31, 2012 - Saturday Time: - Briefings: 9:30am - Contest: 10:00am Location: - St Louis County Library … Continue reading Area – Division – District Speech Dates
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Meeting Minutes January 25, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 01/25/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Alita Quires Invocator: Craig Gissy ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Chart boards will be up next week. I need to have anyone in the CL or ACB, ACS … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 25, 2012
Meeting Minutes January 18, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 01/18/2012 Called to order at: 7:02 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Joanne Korba Invocator: Bethany Draganic ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam still has the signup sheet for contest. ************************************* New Business: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 18, 2012
Don Clair Video on YouTube
Don has put together a collection of parts of his speeches for us to enjoy and learn.
Accredited Speaker Program
Anyone interested in applying for the Accredited Speaker Award - here are the basic requirements. Eligibility To qualify as an Accredited Speaker, an applicant must: be a current member in good standing be an Able Toastmaster OR Advanced Toastmaster Bronze OR Advanced Communicator Bronze Have had a minimum of 25 speaking engagements to non Toastmasters … Continue reading Accredited Speaker Program
Meeting Minutes January 11, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 01/11/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Traci Cahill Invocator: Kevin Wilson ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson of the Educational Committee asked that the new members please fill out … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 11, 2012
Dues for Members
Dues and Fees: South County Toastmasters is a self-supporting not-for-profit organization. Our club is open to anyone who wants to better develop leadership and communication skills. To this end, we work to keep our dues and fees modest and accessible - and have scholarships available for those that need a little assistance. Our regular … Continue reading Dues for Members
Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 01/04/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Acting President/President Greeter: Joanne Korba Invocator: Brian Ettling ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam Kutell passed around a sign up sheet … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
Treasurer’s Audit Report – January 2012
Report of the Audit Committee January 4, 2012 Presented by Tom Krauska I have looked at the records maintained by outgoing Treasurer Brent Stewart. We reconciled the bank account as of December 31, 2011. The balance in the Club Checking Account as of December 21, 2012 is $2519. Thanks to Brent for his great service … Continue reading Treasurer’s Audit Report – January 2012
Calendar 101
This is a speech I have done in the past and it might help members for this coming year. ------------------------------------------- Calendar 101 – Doesn’t it sound like one of your school’s dullest and most boring classes? Sure it does. Actually, it’s a class that is never offered, but it’s a life-skill and a key to … Continue reading Calendar 101
Meeting Minutes December 28, 2011
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 12/28/2011 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Kevin Wilson Acting President Greeter: Judy Sowers Invocator: Violet Tatum ************************************* Officers’ Reports: The Webster University speech contest is the 2nd weekend of February . If you would like to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 28, 2011
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