Here are a few tips on using a lectern. No, it's not a podium - see wikipedia. 1. If you're the Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, you should try to sit right next to the lectern. This facilitates the transition from one speaker back to the Toastmaster and doesn't waste everyone's time waiting for the … Continue reading Lecterns 101
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Speech Marathon – Once a Month
The club voted last night to start a Speech Marathon program on the last week of each month. This will help us to increase the number of speeches we can give as a club. Our V.P. of Education, Kevin, will schedule these just like any other speeches and hopefully we can get in ten speeches … Continue reading Speech Marathon – Once a Month
Meeting Minutes August 5, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Meeting Date: Wednesday August 5, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: 107-C Right Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Mark Roling General Evaluator: Carl Hendrickson Time Keeper: Max Kaiser Ah Counter: Barb Sapienza Vote Counter: Bill Collier Grammarian: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 5, 2009
Member Award Progress
Ament, Matt CC 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Beck, Karl ACB 1,2 Bettag, Jack None Brandt, Howard None Busch, Karen CC 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, Clair, Donald CC 1.2.3.4.5. Collier, Bill None Denton, Kathy DTM 1,2,3,4,5 Dickemper, Sue CC and CL CC- 1,2,3,4,5,6, Dobrich, Michael CC 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, Embree, Carole CC 1,2, Favaloro, Rick Flamm, Alicia ACB 1,2,3,4, Flick, Steve ACS 1,2,3, Gissel, … Continue reading Member Award Progress
Meeting Minutes July 29, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Favorite Sports Teams Meeting Date: Wednesday July 29, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: 107-C Right Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Matt Ament General Evaluator: Dee McAliney Time Keeper: Kevin Reichardt Ah Counter: Jack Bettag Vote Counter: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 29, 2009
Max Kaiser – Voices of Unity
Congratulations to Max Kaiser for mentoring the newly formed "Voices of Unity" Toastmaster club. It's near the Washington University area and Charlie Simmons, a former Toastmaster asked Max to do his magic. Max is also looking for college speaking competition judges, so email or give him a call.
Speaking Like They Sing – Ambassadors of Harmony
The Ambassadors of Harmony encapsulate a lot of things we would like to bring as a speaker. Energy, movement, hand gestures, facial expression and surprise. The next time you find yourself scheduled as a speaker ask yourself the question, "How can I be more like the AOH? (Note - they practice in St. Charles Mo., … Continue reading Speaking Like They Sing – Ambassadors of Harmony
August 2009 Schedule
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS AUGUST 2009 5-August 12-August 19-August 26-August Toastmaster Mark Rolling Pat O’Shea Gina Willard Humorous Table Topics Jack Bettag Sue Dickemper Erin Gissel Speech Speaker 1 Rick Favaloro Dee McAliney Kevin Reichardt & Speaker 2 Erin Gissel Adam Kutell Karen Busch Table Speaker 3 Judy Sowers Matt Huelsing Matt Ament Topics Speaker 4 … Continue reading August 2009 Schedule
Meeting Minutes July 22, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Friends Meeting Date: Wednesday July 22, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm Location: 107-C Right Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Judy Sowers General Evaluator: Karen Busch Time Keeper: Jim Schaper Ah Counter: Adam Kutell Vote Counter: Erin Gissel Grammarian: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 22, 2009
New Club Officers
(Left to Right) Vice President - Public Relations: Mary Ann King Officer at Large: Karen Busch Vice President - Education: Kevin Wilson President: Rich Ullrich Secretary: Adam Kutell Sergeant at Arms: Kevin Reichardt Vice President - Membership: Sue Dickemper Not pictured: Treasurer: Mike Dobrich
Speaking Tips and Magazine Archives
Archives of the Toastmaster magazine are available to view and download. If you click on the monthly magazine you will get the entire magazine. (click here)
Three New Members
We welcomed three new members into the club last Wednesday. From left to right: Petrina Monti - Steve Hamm - Cynthia Grega
Speechcrafters Graduation Picture
Congratulations to our 2009 Speechcraft class. Pictured from left to right are Mary Wilson, Paula West, Patty Thompson, Joe Hendrickson, Mark Tilman, Clay Gillette, Arnel Karabegovic, Norma Lauber, Lisa Ashley, John Bartemus, James Perez, Joyce Pumm, Cynthia Grega, and Brenda Wohlschlaeger. Participants in the program not pictured are Scott Bethel, Don Clair, Brooke and Jordan … Continue reading Speechcrafters Graduation Picture
Vocal Variety with Dee
Dee reminds us that we use vocal variety all during the day. Just remember to use those same vocal inflections in your next speech.
Tabletopics Help
Effective Evaluations – Joe Redman
Effective Evaluations Tips
Carl’s Human Rights Documents Speech
Carl spoke this morning to the fifth graders on the history of the human rights documents that have served as stepping stones to individual freedom, such as the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Area Contest Winners
Congratulations to Alan Kirby and to Rob Van Winkle for their first place showings in the International Speech Contest!! They both did a great job and I wish them the best on the next contest at Jefferson Community College! And where are they going to go next? \"To Disneyland!\" Gina Willard
Gestures – Bill Collier
Bill gives us some great tips on using gestures.
Contest Winners
Here are our winners from our latest contest. (left to right) Chris Hickman - 3rd place Speech Contest Rick Favaloro - 2nd place Speech Contest Alan-Kirby - 1st place Speech Contest Nilsa Scott - 2nd place Evaluation Contest Rob Van Winkle - 1st place - Evaluation Contest
Open House – Welcome to Toastmasters Meeting
Here are few pictures from our Dec. 10th Open House Meeting. Pictures by Gina W.
Alan Was Right About Clint Eastwood
If you missed Gran Torino, you missed Clint Eastwood at his best. Lucky for Alan's 40th birthday, it was Terrific.
Christmas 2008
New Club Officers
Here are the newly elected club officers for the term Jan 1 - June 30, 2009 Left to right: Rich Ullrich – Secretary Kristy Cyganowicz – VP of Public Relations Matt Ament – VP of Education Karen Busch – VP of Membership Karl Beck – President Alicia Flamm – Treasurer Jim Schaper – Sergeant of … Continue reading New Club Officers
SCTM History Video
Howard Brandt shares his memories of the history South County Toastmasters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxlAtpj-v1s
Introduction to Toastmasters – December 10th
South County Toastmasters invites members of the community to attend a FREE get acquainted meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 in the downstairs cafeteria of the Met Life Building located at 13045 Tesson Ferry Road in South St. Louis County (one mile west of I-270). (A map is on the website.) http://www.southcountytoastmasters.org
Carole Embree – Poem – I Dont Know About You
I don’t know about you, But I have this entourage Of highly paid professionals Taking care of me. I have an Internist, We all do. And a dentist, too. Then there is the gynecologist, Ophthalmologist, psychologist, Endocrinologist, dermatologist, Urologist Let’s not forget the podiatrist for my big toe And the ear guy, whatever he is … Continue reading Carole Embree – Poem – I Dont Know About You
Health Benefits of Nuts – Brent Stewart
Speaking Without Notes
In Front of the Lectern Carl H. Hendrickson, DTM The ancient Greeks and Romans would speak for hour after hour without notes. But many Toastmasters, novice and veteran alike, cannot leave the comfort zone of the lectern or do away with their crutch – their notes. But, by knowing a few memory “tricks,” each of … Continue reading Speaking Without Notes
George Kiser’s Latest – Political Predictions
Learn to predict the election by following football games - George tells us how.
Holiday Schedule
Because of the upcoming holidays, the club voted to cancel some meetings. Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
Remembering Participants’ Names
Thanks to Robert Graham (robert@grahamcomm.net) for these tips. Few things can bond and establish a connection with a group like learning everyone's name quickly. I routinely do this with groups of up to 15, and the look on their faces, when 10 minutes into the workshop I can call everyone by their first name, is … Continue reading Remembering Participants’ Names
You Might be a Toastmaster if…
Pat O'Shea shares her list of Toastmaster jokes. Karen Busch- You have been a Toastmaster too long if you're calling the lectern a podium. On the other hand, you might have been a Toastmaster too long if you're calling the podium a lectern. Kathy Denton- You might have been a Toastmaster too long if: You … Continue reading You Might be a Toastmaster if…
Division A Humorous Contest Oct. 18th – Howard moves on.
Congratulation to both Howard on winning the Humorous Speech Contest at the Area level and Georgia OBryan on coming in 3rd in Tabletopics. Howard will move on to the Division A Contest - details below. Sat, Oct 18, 9:30 am Jefferson College 1687 Missouri State Road Arnold Missouri 63010 Room 304
New Contest Winners and Area Contest Details
Congratulations to our latest contest winners. Tabletopics - 1st Georgia O'Bryan, 2nd Bill Collier Humorous Speech - 1st Howard Brandt - 2nd Carl Hendrickson The Area Contest will be held September 6, 2008 at Mineral Area College. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm North College Center, 5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO - Main Campus
Howard Brandt – “Worry”
Howard says, "You'd better get ready to worry."
Dee McAliney – “Chiropractors”
Dee shares with us her memorable experience with the chiropractor.
Jeffco Challengers Speechcraft Graduation
Thanks to the following South County Toastmaster members: Steve Flick, Chris Hickman, Tom Terrific and Rich Ullrich for presenting speeches to the Jeffco Challengers' Speechcraft and helping to make it a success!
Holy Moley – The Mole Killer – Joe Redman
Want to get rid of mole? Joe shows us how with all of his visual aids and the ultimate mole killer.
Speakers on YouTube – Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia is my favorite speaker of all time. He speaks from the heart with clarity and emotion, but he's also well-prepared and can give a one hour speech without the use of Power Point. You don't see that much these days. He has many videos on YouTube so do a SEARCH and enjoy Leo. … Continue reading Speakers on YouTube – Leo Buscaglia
Rick Favaloro – The Best Thought I Ever Thought
Matt Ament – Kidney Stones
Speech by Matt Ament about kidney stones.
Carl says – The Answer is Humor.
Learn how to use humor with specific examples. Carl Hendrickson.
George Kiser – Negotiation – Part 2
Part 2
George Kiser – Negotiation – Part 1
Part 1
Brent Stewart Speech – Was Phil Gramm Right?
Chris Hickman – “The Perfect Gift”
Here's a great speech done by Chris Hickman at our club. Notice the 10 second pause at the beginning. Do you like it? What other qualities does Chris have that we can all imitate? A high quality version is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ds_sSiJqUM&fmt=18
Nilsa and Audience Participation
Nilsa showed all of us how to get the audience involved, moving and smiling. Instead of a traditional, let me tell you about exercise, she got the entire club involved. It's a good lesson to learn - always ask yourself, how can I get the audience involved and participating in this presentation? Here's a short … Continue reading Nilsa and Audience Participation
Dee’s Musical Exit Revue
SCTM New Club Officers July 2008
New Club Officers Gina Willard- VP Membership Barb Sapienza - VP Public Relations Karl Beck - VP Education Steve Flick - President Kevin Wilson - Sgt at Arms Karen Busch - Secretary Rich Ullrich - Officer at Large Pat O'Shea - Treasurer
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