On March 22, 2023 Area Director, Brendan Akos, presented awards to Bill Collier and Steve Burchett for taking first place in the Area 4 Humorous Speech contest and International Speech contest held on February 11, 2023. On March 11, 2023, Bill and Steve competed in the Division A contests. Bill took first place and Steve … Continue reading Congratulations to Contest Winners – Bill Collier and Steve Burchett!
Category: Member Achievements
Educational awards, anniversary awards, speech contests and other accomplishments.
South County Toastmasters Shines at Division A Speech Contest
Saturday, March 11th, two members of our club competed at the Division A speech contest. Bill Collier took first place in the Humorous Contest and will advance to the District Contest. Steve Burchett took third place in the International Contest. Congratulations Bill and Steve for your excellent performance!
Congratulations J.D. Perper!
Congratulations J.D. Perper for completing Pathways Innovative Planning, Levels 3, 4 and 5 and Pathways Presentation Mastery, Levels 4 and 5. The members of South County Toastmasters commend J.D. for his achievements!!
Congratulations to Victor Mattison!
Congratulations to Victor Mattison for completing Pathways Dynamic Leadership, Level 1. The members of South County Toastmasters commend Victor for his achievement!!
Brian Berman earns an Engineering Position
Club member Brian Berman announced he has accepted a position with Acciona Energy as a renewable energy engineer. Even though he will be moving out of the St. Louis area, he will maintain his Club membership and will attend the meetings on Zoom. The members of South County Toastmasters wish him success in this new … Continue reading Brian Berman earns an Engineering Position
Congratulations to Steve Burchett
Congratulations to Steve Burchett for earning Levels 3 and 4 Pathways Awards. Steve completed the Visionary Communication Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievement!!
Member Spotlight: Steve Burchett
Each meeting, a few members take on different "roles" like joke-master, evaluator, or time-keeper to keep things moving smoothly. In the months after joining us in 2021, Steve delivered a few speeches and took his turn at every role but one. In May of '22, Steve served in that final role as "Toastmaster" — acting … Continue reading Member Spotlight: Steve Burchett
Two Awards – One Night
Patrick Hunt - Club President Congratulations to Patrick Hunt, club president, for receiving an award as the Area 4 Director, District 8. The award reads, "For Dedicated Service and Outstanding Leadership in Achieving Select Distinguished Area," 2020 - 2021. On behalf of the club, Patrick also received the "President's Distinguished Club," award for 2020 - … Continue reading Two Awards – One Night
John Cleary Passes Away
South County Toastmaster John Cleary passed away August 19th, 2021. Excerpt from his obituary: John was a lover of words, both written and spoken. A prolific, talented writer and published author – John had a true passion and gift for writing. His command of the English language was rivaled only by his command of a … Continue reading John Cleary Passes Away
Callie Koehr Earns a Teaching Position
Callie Koehr just started a new position as a kindergarten teacher in the Northwest R-1 District. She has worked as a classroom assistant. Callie is thrilled to have her own class. South County Toastmasters wishes her the best of luck!
Congratulations to Patrick Hunt
On Nov 18th, 2020, Congratulations to Patrick Hunt for earning Level 1 Pathways Awards. Patrick completed the Presentation Mastery Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievement!!
Congratulations to Susan McConnell
Congratulations to Susan McConnell for earning a Pathway Awards. Susan completed Level 2 of the Visionary Communications Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievement!!
Congratulations to Brent Stewart and P.V.
Congratulations to Brent Stewart and Prathyush Viasaroopan (P.V.) for earning Pathways Awards. Both Brent and P.V. completed Level 2 of the Effective Coaching Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievements!!
Congratulations to Kathy Denton
Congratulations to Kathy Denton for completing Persuasive Influence level 3. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievement!!
Congratulations to Jackie Haar
Congratulations to Jackie Haar. She completed Pathways Team Collaboration Level 1. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievement!!
Congratulations to Victor Mattison
Rob VanWinkle, DTM and Howard Brandt, DTM pose with Victor Mattison, DTM Congratulations to Victor Mattison. He earned 4 milestones – High Performance Leadership, Advanced Leader Silver, and Distinguished Toastmaster! Congratulations on achieving these goals!
Congratulations to JD Perper, Susan McConnell and Kim Bond
Congratulations to JD Perper, Susan McConnell and Kim Bond for earning Pathways Awards. JD completed Level 1 of the Innovative Planning Path, Susan completed Level 1 of the Visionary Communications Path and Kim completed Level 1 of the Presentation Mastery Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievements!!
Congratulations to P.V.
Congratulations to Prathyush Viasaroopan (P.V.) for earning Level 1 of the Effective Coaching Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievements!!
Congratulations to Jim Bubash, Victor Mattison, Sean Sheehan, Jim Salih and Patrick Hunt
Three members in SCTM earned awards in the traditional education program: Jim Bubash – Advanced Leader BronzeVictor Mattison – Advanced Communicator GoldSean Sheehan – Competent Leader Congratulations on achieving this goal! Congratulations to Jim Salih and Patrick Hunt for earning Pathways Awards. Jim completed Level 1 of the Effective Coaching Path and Patrick completed Level … Continue reading Congratulations to Jim Bubash, Victor Mattison, Sean Sheehan, Jim Salih and Patrick Hunt
Congratulations to International and Humorous Speech Contestants
Pictured above from left to right: Bill Collier (1st Place, Humorous Speech Contest); Jim Bubash (2nd Place, Humorous Speech Contest), Victor Mattison (2nd Place, International Speech Contest) The Area 4 International and Humorous Speech Contests were held on February 22, 2020 at Grand Glaize Library. Members of South County Toastmasters presented interesting and entertaining … Continue reading Congratulations to International and Humorous Speech Contestants
South County Toastmasters Well Represented at the Area 4 International and Humorous Speech Contests
Shown above from left to right: Bill Collier (1st Place, Humorous Speech Contest); Jim Bubash, currently a member of Jeffco Challengers and South County Toastmasters (2nd Place, Humorous Speech Contest); Charmin Gans, formerly a member of South County Toastmasters (1st Place International Speech Contest); Victor Mattison (2nd Place International Speech Contest) On February 22, 2020, … Continue reading South County Toastmasters Well Represented at the Area 4 International and Humorous Speech Contests
Congratulations to Kathy Denton and Matt Clark – Pathways Awards
Pictured above from left to right: Kathy Denton, Matt Clark Congratulations to Kathy Denton and Matt Clark for earning Level 1 Pathways Awards. Kathy completed the Persuasive Influence Path and Matt completed the Dynamic Leadership Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievements!!
Congratulations to Krista Butler and Debbie Young – Pathways Awards
Pictured from left to right: Debbie Young, Krista Butler Congratulations to Krista Butler and Debbie Young for earning the Pathways Level 2 Awards. Krista completed the Innovative Planning Path and Debbie completed the Dynamic Leadership Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievements!!
Humorous Speech Contest Winners
On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, South County Toastmasters hosted a Humorous Speech Contest. Club members were entertained by the stories shared by the contest participants. The winners are shown in the photo above from left to right: Bill Collier (First Place); Kathy Denton (Second Place); and Matt Clark (Third Place). Bill Collier will represent South … Continue reading Humorous Speech Contest Winners
International Speech Contest Winners – Club Level
On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, South County Toastmasters hosted an International Speech Contest. All participants presented well prepared speeches on a variety of topics. The winners of the contest are shown above from left to right: Victor Mattison (First Place); Kathy Denton (Second Place); and J.D. Perper (Third Place). Victor Mattison will represent South County … Continue reading International Speech Contest Winners – Club Level
Congratulations to Victor Mattison – Advanced Communicator Silver Award
On May 24, 2019, Victor Mattison was presented with the Advanced Communicator Silver Award. Congratulations on achieving this goal. This award was presented to Victor by J. D. Perper, VP of Education, as shown in the photo below.
Congratulations to Bill Collier
Congratulations to Bill Collier on his second place award in the Area 4 Evaluation Contest.
Jerry Paul – ACS Award
Congratulations to Jerry Paul for earning the ACS - Advanced Communicator Silver award. JD Perper, the VP of Education is presenting the award.
Congratulation to Sean Sheehan – Competent Communicator Award
On January 9, 2019, Sean Sheehan was presented with the Competent Communicator Award. Congratulations on achieving this goal. This award was presented to Sean by Debbie Young, President, as shown in the photo below.
Congratulations to Jim Bubash, Advanced Communicator Silver Award
Congratulations to Jim Bubash for completing the requirements to earn the Advanced Communicator Silver Award. He is shown below with Vice President of Education, Debbie Young.
Congratulations to Debbie Young, Pathways Award
Congratulations to Debbie Young for achieving the Pathways Level 1 Dynamic Leadership Award. She is shown below with Club President, Brent Stewart.
Congratulations to Bill
Congratulations to Bill Hurston on earning the Pathways Level One Award in the Innovative Planning Path.
Congratulations to Mary K, Tom and Jim!!
Three members have earned awards for their accomplishments. Mary K Spencer, Competent Leader Award; Tom (Terrific) Krauska, Level 1 Pathways; Jim Salih, Competent Communicator.
Rich Puskarich Competent Leader Award
Congratulations to Rich Puskarich for achieving the Competent Leader Award.
Congratulations Anne Hartupee Pathways Award
Congratulations to Anne Hartupee for achieving the Pathways Level 1 - Innovative Planning Award.
Susan McConnell Competent Leader, Advanced Communicator Bronze Awards
Congratulations to Susan McConnell for achieving the Competent Leader and Advanced Communicator Bronze Awards.
John Fetter Pathways Award
Congratulations John Fetter on achieving Pathways Level 1 - Visionary Communications award.
Mary K Competent Communicator Award
Congratulations Mary K Spencer on earning the Competent Communicator Award.
Brent Stewart receives his CC certificate
Congratulation to Brent Stewart for receiving his CC certificate at our meeting on May 9. Brent has been a member of SCTM since 1983 and this is the fifth time he has completed the Toastmasters' basic communications manual.
Big Cheers to Sarah Pitkin
Big congratulations go to Sarah Pitkin for receiving her Competent Leader Award at our April 4 meeting. Shown with our President, Rob VanWinkle.
Carl Hendrickson Earns Gold
Carl Hendrickson, DTM, earned his Advanced Communicator Gold award, after co-teaching a Speechcraft course with Jim Salih. Congratulations, Carl!
Milestone Awards
Congratulations to our members that received milestone awards. Right to left: Rob Van Winkle, Competent Leader Award; Sarah Pitkin, Competent Communicator Award, Geoff King, Competent Leader award and James Graves, Competent Communicator award
Congratulations Adam Kutell
Congratulations to Adam Kutell on receiving his Triple Crown Award at today's District 8 Conference. Well Done!
South County Toastmasters Win in the Area 04 Contest
Congratulations to George Kiser and Kathy Denton! George won first place in Humorous Speech and Kathy won second place in Table Topics at the recent Area 04 speech Contest. Well done!
Congratulations Tim Sullivan
Congratulations to Tim Sullivan for completing the required 10 speeches to qualify for the Competent Communicator award. Club President Kathy Denton presented the award to Tim at the August 16th club meeting. Well done Tim!
Congratulations to Kate Schafroth
Congratulations to Kate Schafroth for earning her Competent Communicator Award. Club President Kathy Denton (left) presented the award to Kate at the August 2nd club meeting. Well done Kate!
Congratulations Adam Kutell
Adam received a perfect attendance award for attending every meeting during his recent tenure as President of South County Toastmasters. Adam believes in the importance of attending as many club meetings as possible, even if you have no roll and he leads by example. Presented by Tom Terrific.
Congratulations to Kathy and Victor
Congratulations go to Kathy Denton for earning another Competent Communicator Award and Victor Mattison for earning his first Competent Communicator award. Club President Adam Kutell presented the awards to both Kathy and Victor.
Erin and Alan – Area 4 Winners
Congratulation to both Erin Gissel and Alan Kirby for taking first place at the Area 4 contests. Erin won in the Evaluation Contest and Alan won in the International Speech Contest. Both will move on to the Division Contest on April 22nd.
Congrats to Alan Kirby and Erin Gissel!
Join us in congratulating Alan Kirby on winning the International Speech contest and moving on to the area contest on the road to internationals in Ontario, Canada. Erin secured the win in the evaluation contest above two other very talented evaluators - Susan McConnell and Sera Jennings. Great job!