Meeting Minutes August 10, 2016

Meeting Date: __August 10, 2016______________ Called to order at: ____7 pm________ Location: ______Met Life______ Presiding Officer: __Tim Sullivan___________ Greeter:__Ginny foster_______________________ Invocator/CLE: ___Jerry Paul____________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - none ************************************* Committee Reports - none ************************************* Unfinished Business: - none ************************************* New Business - none ************************************* Correspondence & Announcements - none ************************************* Toastmaster: __Erin Gissel______ Theme _________ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 10, 2016

Meeting Minutes August 3, 2016

Meeting Date:   August 3, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: Tim Budd Invocator/CLE:  Kathy Denton Officers’ Reports - None Committee Reports  - None Unfinished Business 1.      Adam Kutell announced the results of the survey sent to SCTM members several weeks ago will … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 3, 2016

Meeting Minutes July 27, 2016

Meeting Date: July 27, 2016 Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer: Dean Bone Greeter: Tim Budd Invocator/CLE: A.R. Al-Matiin Officers’ Reports - None Committee Reports - None Unfinished Business – None New Business Tim Sullivan announced that the date of the Area 4 Contest is still to be determined. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 27, 2016

Meeting Minutes July 20. 2016

Meeting Date: July 20, 2016 Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer: Dean Bone Greeter: Jack Bettag Invocator/CLE: Carl Henrickson Officers’ Reports – Tom Terrific reported on the balance in the club treasury. $1934.18 Committee Reports Tim Sullivan announced he still needs a chairman for the upcoming Table Topics and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 20. 2016

Meeting Minutes July 13, 2016

Meeting Date:   July 13, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: George Kiser Invocator/CLE:  Jack Bettag Officers’ Reports - None Committee Reports - None Unfinished Business - None New Business Jim Salih made a motion to purchase an extension for the microphone.  After some discussion, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 13, 2016

Using a Power Point File on the Club’s Projector

If you use your own computer to create a Power Point file, just move your Power Point file onto a thumb drive and we'll copy it over to the clubs computer. It's usually easier to run the file directly from the laptop. Make sure the file has a .pptx format. If it's just pictures, then … Continue reading Using a Power Point File on the Club’s Projector

Meeting Minutes July 6, 2016

CORRECTED MINUTES Meeting Date:   July 6, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Susan McConnell Greeter:  None Invocator/CLE:  Judy Sowers Officers’ Reports - None Committee Reports - None Unfinished Business - None New Business Induction of new members:  Debbie Young and Nancy Haparimwi Debbie Young – Mentor? Nancy … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 6, 2016

New Officers Inducted – July 6, 2016

Congratulations to the new South County Toastmasters officers inducted at the July 6, 2016 meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Dave Domian - VP Public Relations, Jeff Jeffers - Officer at Large, Rich Puscharich - Sgt. at Arms, Dean Bone - President. Susan McConnell - Secretary, Tim Sullivan - VP Education, Tom Terrific - … Continue reading New Officers Inducted – July 6, 2016

Officer Installation Script

Thanks to Adam Kutell for putting this together. Script for Installation of Club Officers [Prior to the meeting, find out if the club has officers’ pins to present.]   District Officer: Will the outgoing officers please stand? On behalf of Toastmasters International and District 8, I thank all of you for your accomplishments and salute … Continue reading Officer Installation Script

Meeting Minutes June 29, 2016

Meeting Date: June 29, 2016______ Called to order at: ___7 p.m._________ Location: Met Life____________________ Presiding Officer: ____Jim Bubash_____________________ Invocator/CLE: __Dave Domian_____ ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports ************************************* Unfinished Business: Steve Bettag presented the slate of new officers that were voted on and elected. Dean Bone – President Tim Sullivan – VP of Ed Tim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 29, 2016

Meeting Minutes June 22, 2016

Dick Shields served as greeter. John Thompson was our guest. Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Brent Stewart  gave the invocation. President Susan McConnell called for reports. Previous minutes were accepted. Kate Schafroth became a new member. Her mentor is Jim Bubash. Dave Domian reminds everyone of the club BBQ on 6/26 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 22, 2016

Dues Increase – October 1, 2016

Toastmasters Int. is increasing the dues for all members by $9.00 per six month period starting October 1, 2016.  Our dues will increase from $42 to $51.00 in April and October. This works out to an extra $1.50 per month. New Member Fees: Month Joining Club Club’s New Member Fee International Membership Fee International Dues … Continue reading Dues Increase – October 1, 2016

Meeting Minutes June 15, 2016

Tom Terrific served as greeter. Brianna Bailey was our guest. Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Rich Puskarich gave the invocation. President Susan McConnell called for reports. Previous minutes were accepted. Tom Terrific announced that our club  won $100 from Toastmasters International for the increased enrollment of new members. Dave Domian reminds … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 15, 2016

Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015

Everyone was greeted by Judy Sowers and chocolates. Steve Winheim called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Invocation given by James Bubash. President, Susan McConnell called for reports. Previous minutes were accepted. Victor Mattison (mentor George Kiser) and Kyle Hatten (mentor Dean Bone) are new members in full standing. Tom Terrific reminds oncoming club officers … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 8, 2015

Non Profit Status Letter

If you want to save money on taxes for things that the club needs, here is the information from Toastmasters International. https://www.toastmasters.org/Leadership-Central/General-Finance "Toastmasters International and its subordinate clubs are considered to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits per the United States Internal Revenue Code." Click on this link to find the letter and print it to use when … Continue reading Non Profit Status Letter

Meeting Minutes June 1, 2016

Steve Winheim called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Invocation given by Adam Kutell. President, Susan McConnell called for reports. Previous minutes were accepted. Reminder: Club BBQ is scheduled on 6/26/2016. The club is also asking for volunteers for leadership roles for the next half of the year. Toast master Jim Bubash Grammarian Robb Osborn … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 1, 2016

Meeting Minutes May 25, 2016

Tom Terrific served as greeter. Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 Kathy Denton gave the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for business reports. Adam Kutell talkded about the work of a subcommittee on retention of members and announced a 2 part plan including a committee report and a survey coming soon. Tom Terrific … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 25, 2016

Meeting Minutes May 18, 2016

05 /18/2016 SCTM  Minutes Carl Hendickson served as greeter. Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 Dick Shields gave the invocation. Guests that evening: Tom Raber President, Susan McConnell called for business reports. Max Kaiser announces that judges are needed for collegiate debate. Previous minutes were accepted. Four new members joined. Tom Middleton, Joumana Palusci, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 18, 2016

Meeting Minutes May 11, 2016

Tim Budd served as greeter. Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 Judy Sowers gave the invocation. Guests that evening:  Jeff Jeffers and  Chan B Mandyam President, Susan McConnell called for business reports. Tom Terrific requests $26.00 to reimburse Dean Bone for copies of paperwork for prospective members.  Motion Passed. Nicholas Coco became a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 11, 2016

Meeting Minutes May 4, 2016

Tim Budd served as greeter. Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Bill Collier gave the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for business reports. Previous minutes were accepted Jim Bubash asks for donations to a basket to be raffled off and support the scholarship fund. Joumana Palusci, Misti Duffy,  Joel Schilling, Kelly Hebram, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 4, 2016

Meeting Minutes April 27, 2016

Dave Domian served as greeter. Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 Adam Kutell gave the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for business reports. Previous minutes were accepted Jim Bubash asks for donations of baskets to be used for the silent auction in support of scholarship fund. RobVan Winkle invites us to his other club's open … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 27, 2016

Meeting Minutes April 20, 2016

Meeting Date: _April 20, 2016_ Called to order at: _7 pm_______ Location: __Met Life__________ Presiding Officer: _Susan McConnell________ Greeter:____Stacy Duncan_____________________ Invocator/CLE: __Howard Brandt__________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports ************************************* Unfinished Business: ************************************* New Business Natalie Vogt joined the club. Her mentor is Kathy Denton. Jim Bubash mentioned that a District committee is collecting baskets … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 20, 2016

Meeting Minutes April 13, 2016

Carl Hendrickson served as greeter. Jim Salih called meeting to order at 7:02 Carol Lindwedell gave the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for business reports. Previous minutes were accepted Stacey Duncan became a full member and Susan McConnell will mentor. Jake Broner was a guest that evening. Toastmaster                … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 13, 2016

Meeting Minutes April 6, 2016

Howard Brandt and Jack Bettag served as greeters Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:0pm President, Susan McConnell called for reports Dave Domian suggests 6/26/2016 for club BBQ, motion passed. Possible Golf outing that day, see Dave. Jim Bubash presents Dave Domian with gift for his service as past president. Tom Terrific requests the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 6, 2016

Meeting Minutes March 30, 2016

Speech Marathon Carol Lindwedell gave the invocation President, Susan McConnell  called for reports. No business reports, officer or committee Robb Osborn          Toastmaster Tim Sullivan            Timer Bobbie Hudson      Vote counter Tom Terrific            Camera operator Speakers Meghana Bharadwaj (guest) Adam Kutell … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 30, 2016

Meeting Minutes March 23, 2016

Adam Kutell served as greeter Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:0pm President, Susan McConnell called for reports No business reports Previous minutes accepted with corrections. Guests that evening: Cathy Bell, Natalie Vogt, Stacey Duncan, Fran and Leroy Ettling Toastmaster Judy Sowers Tabletopics - Carl Hendrickson Grammarian Erin Gissell -- Thunder; thunderous Ah Counter … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 23, 2016

Meeting Minutes March 2, 2016

Dick Shields greeted everyone. Jim Bubash called meeting to order at 7:00pm President, Susan McConnell called for Officer Reports. Tom Teriffic, Treasurer, reports that the club has a balance of $2143.81 even after expense of $480 for Christmas party.  Carl Hendrickson to audit books in next few weeks. $42.00 dues should be paid at this … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 2, 2016

Congratulations to Adam and Erin

Congratulation to Adam on taking 2nd place in the Evaluation Contest and Erin taking 1st place in the International Speech Contest. Both will be competing at the Division Level. The Division contest details are below. Division A Saturday, April 2, 2016 Briefings: 1:00 pm Contests: 1:30 pm Jefferson County Library – Arnold Branch 1701 Missouri … Continue reading Congratulations to Adam and Erin

Speech and Evaluation Contest Winners

  Pictured above from left to right are Brian Ettling, Matt Ramshaw, George Kiser, Erin Gissel and Adam Kutell. Congratulations to all of our contest winners for both the Evaluation Contest and International Speech Contest held on Feb. 24, 2016. In the Evaluation Contest, Adam Kutell took first place and Brian Ettling took second place. … Continue reading Speech and Evaluation Contest Winners