July 1st, 2015 Called to order @ 702pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer: Steve Winheim (filling in for James Bubash) Greeter: Dick Shields Invocator: Howard Brandt No corrections to June 24, 2015 minutes and accepted as emailed Officers Reports: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: None New Business: Outgoing Officers discharged by Rob … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 1, 2015
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Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015
Meeting Date: June 24, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Steve Winheim Invocator: Jerry Paul ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: Anniversary Committee - Wed. October 28 at Andre’s Banquet Center. Start with a social (cash bar) at 6:30 pm followed by dinner and a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015
Meeting Minutes June 17, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: June 17, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Howard Brandt Invocator: Tom Terrific ************************************* Officers’ Reports Dick Shields - Treasurer Report: currently in the bank $2245.00 with $2395.00 a year ago. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 17, 2015
Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: June 10, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Steve Winheim Invocator: Joe Brock ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: none ************************************* Old Business: Steve Winheim - Puts forth nominations for officers for July … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015
Meeting Minutes June 3, 2015
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: __6/3/2015______ Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: ____Met Life Bldg___ Presiding officer: __Jim Bubash_____________ Greeter____Jack Bettag _______________ Invocator: ____Rob VanWinkle _______________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports: Tom Terrific mentioned that if anyone is not signed up for the club website and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 3, 2015
Meeting Minutes May 27, 2015
Meeting date: 5-27-15 Called to order: 659pm Presiding Officer: James Bubash Greeter: Matt Ramshaw Invocator/CLE: Carl Hendrickson Officers report: None Committee reports: Carl Hendrickson reported on 40th anniversary party. Carl took a head count of members wanting the party on Wednesday night. The night will be in October starting at 630pm, at a banquet center, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 27, 2015
Meeting Minutes May 20, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: May 20, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Carol Lindwedel Invocator: Howard Brandt ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Money Report read by Jim Bubash: The current checking account balance is $2837.00. That's 18% … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 20, 2015
Meeting Minutes May 13, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: May 13, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: — — Invocator: Susan McConnell ************************************* Officers’ Reports VP of Membership, Susan McConnell, gave membership report. Since 2008 until 2015, the SCTM membership … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 13, 2015
Meeting Minutes May 6, 2015
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: May 6, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Joe Brock Invocator: Carol Lindwedel ************************************* Officers’ Reports Jim- Monthly Reports via Officers: 1 st Education / 2nd Membership / 3rd Treasurer / 4th Wednesday meet … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 6, 2015
Meeting Minutes April 29, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters ? # 1957 Meeting Date: _April 29, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 P.M. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Leon Sewkarran Invocator: Jerry Paul ************************************* Officers? Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports:None ************************************* Old Business:None ************************************* New Business:None ************************************* Correspondence & Announcements:This was … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 29, 2015
Ted Talk Tips
As a frequent Ted Talk viewer, I thought I'd put together some research into how a good Ted Talk is developed and delivered. Slides - only use if they will enhance the message. Use graphics over text and if you use text make it 42 point or larger. Less is More. Practice, practice, practice. Opening … Continue reading Ted Talk Tips
Meeting Minutes April 22, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 22, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Tom Terrific Invocator: Dave Domian ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: none ************************************* Old Business: Jim Salih reminds the club of the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 22, 2015
Audio-Video Etc. Checklist
When talking in front of your own local Toastmaster group, you probably won't have any questions about A/V setup, but when you go to an outside group it will pay to get your questions answered before you step up to speak. Here are a few items to check ahead of time. Audio Can you play … Continue reading Audio-Video Etc. Checklist
Meeting Minutes April 15, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 15, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Jim Ruzicka Invocator: Howard Brandt ************************************* Officers’ Reports Treasurer's Report (Dick Shields): Checking Account balances: Current: $2,849, 6 mos ago: $2,203, 1 year … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 15, 2015
Meeting Minutes April 8, 2015
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 8 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Susan McConnell Greeter: Dick Shields Invocator: Joe Brock ************************************* Officers’ Reports Dick Shields - Needs to leave at the break, but will gladly collect dues before he leaves. ************************************* Committee … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 8, 2015
Meeting Minutes April 1, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 1, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Alita Quires Invocator: Tim Budd ************************************* Officers’ Reports - Has anyone spoken to Dean Bone; know how he is doing? Will follow up … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 1, 2015
Meeting Minutes March 25, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: March 25, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Adam Kutell Invocator: Jack Bettag ************************************* Officers’ Reports Treasure (Dick Shields): Audit of the books for the last 6 months and everything is … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 25, 2015
Meeting Minutes March 18, 2015
Meeting Date: __3/18/2015_____ Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: ___Met Life_________ Presiding officer: ___Jim Bubash____________ Greeter___Susan McConnell___________________ Invocator/CLE : _Jerry Paul/Rob VanWinkle________ Kathleen Willis-Tienes of the Mehlville High School Speech and Debate Team, talked about what she does for her Team. She is looking for Toastmasters to visit and speak to the kids. Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 18, 2015
Evaluation Checklist
Toastmasters International has a good book you can download on Effective Evaluations. Below is a video on how to give better evaluations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H97bLbZqt3s Here is a basic list of things to look for when evaluating a speech. Start Notes/preparation Title - Interesting/Attention Getting Appearance - dressed appropriately Audience research … Continue reading Evaluation Checklist
Meeting Minutes March 11, 2015
Meeting Date: __March 11, 2015 Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: __Met Life__________ Presiding officer: ________________________Jim Bubash___________ Invocator/CLE : _Carl Hendrickson ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports: ************************************* Unfinished Business: ************************************* New Business: Thanks to Bill Collier and Arch Engraving for providing the trophies. Carl Hendrickson was appointed as Club Parliamentarian by President Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 11, 2015
How to Use a Microphone
The 21 Commandments of Mr. Mike Row Phone I'd like to introduce a friend of mine to you, Mr. Mike Row Phone. Mr. Mike can be your best friend or he can be your worst nightmare. To illustrate that point, I once attended a presentation at a local hospital with my wife. It was held in … Continue reading How to Use a Microphone
Meeting Minutes February 25, 2015
Meeting Date: _Feb. 25, 2015____ Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: ______Met Life______ Presiding Officer: _Jim Bubash______________ Greeter____Jack Bettag______________________ Invocator/CLE : __Jim Ruzicka________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - none ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Unfinished Business: Speech and Evaluation Contest is next week - March 4th. Steve Bettag is the Contestmaster and there is still … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 25, 2015
Meeting Minutes February 18, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: February 18, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Lauren Ritter Invocator: Carl Hendrickson ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: Steve Bettag: International Speech Contest & Evaluation contest is two weeks … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 18, 2015
Meeting Minutes February 11, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: February 11, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Rob Osborne Invocator: Jerry Paul ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Dean Bone: Need 1 CC to reach President’s Distinguish Award by the end of June. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 11, 2015
Meeting Cancelled Tonight – Feb 4, 2015
Because of the bad weather, the meeting is cancelled tonight - Feb 4, 2015
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: January 28, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Dean Bone Greeter: Rob Van Winkle Invocator: Seth Lindsey ************************************* Officers’ Reports Adam Kutell brought up that we are well on our way but still need … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 28, 2015
Meeting Minutes January 21, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: January 21, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Invocator: Howard Brandt Greeter: Vamsi Jammalamadaka ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: none ************************************* Old … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 21, 2015
Meeting Minutes January 14, 2015
Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: January 14, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: James Bubash Greeter: Howard Invocator: Caleb ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: none ************************************* Old Business: none ************************************* New Business: Steve Flick - thinking about … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 14, 2015
Mentor List
The President, VPE or VPM can use this list as a basis for assigning mentors to new members. Xialou Zheng - June 20201 - Susan McConnell Bill Day - May 2021 - Brent Stewart Bob Mahacek - Jan 2020 - Sean Sheehan Jacqueline Haar - April 2019 - Debbie Young Alex Wegmann - Dec. 2018 … Continue reading Mentor List
Meeting Minutes January 7, 2015
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: January 7, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Steve Winheim / James Bubash Greeter: Caleb Harley Invocator: Lauren Ritter ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports: ************************************* Old Business: ************************************* New Business: Brent Stewart made a motion to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 7, 2015
How to be Intriguing
Sam Horn shows us the Intrigue Process - How to create interest and connect with anyone, anytime, anywhere. Note that she does this by telling stories and audience participation - all things that we need to do when giving a speech. Go ahead and borrow her techniques and see how they work in your next … Continue reading How to be Intriguing
Meeting Minutes December 10, 2014
Everyone was greeted by Cathy Money. Tom Krauska gave the invocation. President, Steve Winheim, introduced our guest Katherine Sandstone. Previous minutes were accepted. Carl Hendrickson moved to remove his previous motion in regard to amending the Bylaws- the motion was passed. Carl then made a new motion to amend the Bylaws Section 3 with this … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 10, 2014
How to Become a WordPress Editor
Here are the steps you need to follow to become an Editor for a WordPress account/blog. 1. Setup a WordPress account. You don't need to setup a blog to use WordPress, but you do need an account. Look at the picture below. Go to this website and fill-in the appropriate information. https://wordpress.com/start/account/user Notice that you … Continue reading How to Become a WordPress Editor
New TI Website – Online Resources
A lot of the old TI resources/manuals and their links don't work any more. Below is a link which seems to have most of the resources/manuals. You can either do a search through the Keywords or click through the 363 items they have listed.. https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Search-Resources The "Search"button at the top right of the screen will … Continue reading New TI Website – Online Resources
Election Procedures
There are two ways we have done this in the past - the short way and the long way. You will obviously need to change the names of the participants and elected officials. Since the Bylaws mandate a Secret Ballot, you will first have to remove that requirement for all un-contested positions. NOMINATION PROCEDURE Short … Continue reading Election Procedures
Meeting Minutes December 3, 2014
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: _12/3/2014______ Called to order at: ___7pm______ Location: _MetLife____________ Presiding officer: ___Steve Winheim_________ Greeter____Tim Budd_________________________ Invocator/CLE Jerry Paul ___________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports: Brent Stewart reminded people of the clubs Christmas Party on Dec. 17th at the Fox Chase Apartments. Details are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 3, 2014
Christmas Party 2014
Here are the basic details for the club's Christmas Party. Bring a food item to share. If you haven't signed up yet, give Brent Stewart a call or email. A map is below. Take exit 191 on I-55 South.
Howard’s New Computer
Howard showed off his new computer at the last meeting. He'll be doing Power Point before you know it.
Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: Nov. 19, 2014___ Called to order at: 7 pm________ Location: Met Life Bldg.______ Presiding officer: _Steve Winheim___________ Greeter______Tom Terrific___________________ Invocator: __Howard Brandt__________________ CL Evaluator Jim Ruzicka_____________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports: ************************************* Old Business: Brent Stewart started a signup sheet for the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014
Vamsi – Second Place at District 8
Congratulations goes to Vamsi Jammalamadaka for his second place trophy at the District 8 Humorous Speech Contest. Vamsi has only belonged to the club for approximately 18 months and already is a truly great speaker. We look for more great things from Vamsi in the future.
Meeting Minutes November 12, 2014
Jack Bettaag served as greeter. Vamsi Jammalamadaka called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Carol Lindwedell gave the invocation. President, Steve Winheim, calls for a vote on club Christmas party to be held on December 17th. Matt Ramshaw announces that the club will be seeking volunteers for club officer positions in the next term. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 12, 2014
Meeting Minutes November 5, 2014
Everyone was greeted warmly by Carol Lindwedell Robb Osborn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Adam Kutell gave the invocation. President, Steve Winheim inducted new member Caleb Harley and Robb Osborn agreed to a mentor's role. Adam Kutell made a motion about the pricing changes for the district meeting and the club agreed … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 5, 2014
District 8 Conference – Support Vamsi
Here's a note from Adam K about the District conference. Vamsi will be speaking Saturday night at 7:15 pm All members, As I announced at the meeting earlier this week, the District 8 Fall Conference is Friday evening Nov 14 and most of the day on the 15th. Our club has paid for our admission … Continue reading District 8 Conference – Support Vamsi
Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014
Everyone was greeted by Adam Kutell Vamsi Jamalamdaka called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm President Steve Winheim introduced guest Caleb Harley. Previous minutes were accepted. Brent Stewart motions that the club not hold a meeting on 11/26/14,the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Motion passed. Adam Kutell introduces two ideas 1) The greeter stay with guests … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014
Meeting Minutes October 22, 2014
Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Jim Bubash. Howard Brandt gave the invocation. President Steve Winheim introduced 2 guest Caleb Harley and Ryan Barclay (previous guest) Business Meeting: Previous minutes accepted Jim Bubash announced 40 year anniversary of Oct 22, 1975 - brought a cake to share. Any Schedule request for Nov need to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 22, 2014
Meeting Minutes October 15, 2014
Ginny Foster greeted everyone Vamsi Jamalamadaka called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Tim Budd gave the invocation. President, Steve Winheim, introduces two guests Alana Downie and Ryan Barclay. Previous minutes accepted. Adam Kutell mentions the Division A contest on 10/30 and is asking for volunteers. Dean Bone offers Jerry Paul a Toastmasters shirt in … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 15, 2014
Meeting Minutes October 8, 2014
Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Vamsi Jamalamadaka. Dean Bone gave the invocation. President Steve Winheim introduced a guest Toni Barnett. Dave Domian gave a nice summation of the club BBQ and again thanked Tom Terrific for the use of his house. He motioned to be reimbursed 135.00 for the costs incurred. motion passed. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 8, 2014
Meeting Minutes October 1, 2014
Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Vamsi Jamalamadaka. President Steve Winheim inducted a new member Cathy Money. Gina williard requested to be reimbursed for book purchase for past president. motion passed. Toastmaster Steve Bettag (theme: post season baseball) Grammarian … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 1, 2014
A Presentation Without Power Point
The video below reminds us all of the fact that if you have good humor, vocal variety and facial expression, you not only don't need Power Point, but you don't even need pictures in a book.
Is Your Password – “Password?”
Speech I gave last Wednesday dealing with computer security.
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