Category: Member Achievements

Let's congratulate Laurie Mestdagh for completing the FULL CIRCLE AWARD! (Pictured from Left to Right: Our Current Presdient Petrina Monti and Laurie Mestdagh)

Way to go!! Erin Gissel (left) received the Competent Leader Award from our current President of South County Toastmasters, Petrina Monti (right).

Lets congratulate Brenda McNaughton (Left) for completing her Competent Communicator Manual, Brenda was awarded a certificate and pin by our current President, Petrina Monti (Right).

Lets Congratulate Steve Winheim and Petrina Monti for their achievement of the FULL CIRCLE AWARD!!

Former President, Kevin Wilson, presents our most recent former President, Kathy Denton with a Gift to show Her our appreciation for a job well done! Congratulations and Thank you for your service! (Petrina Monti, the club's current President, observes on the left)

The club voted on Oct. 26th to start a new award called the' "Be My Guest Award." The award is to recognize Toastmasters who bring guests at least three times over a twelve month period. To my surprise, Judy Sowers, the VP of Membership, awarded the first certificate to myself that same night.

Congratulation go to Jim Ruzicka and Joanne Korba for earning the club's Full Circle Award. They both had to fill all thirteen jobs that the club has every week. Terrific!

Pictured from left to right:  Kathy Denton, President; Adam Kutell Another member of South County Toastmasters is at it again!  Adam Kutell is the latest recipient of the Advanced Communicator Bronze Certificate.  To be eligible for this certificate, Adam had to achieved the Competent Communicator Award and two Advanced Communication Series manuals.

Pictured:  Violet Tatum What started as a normal South County Toastmasters meeting ended with a very special achievement.  Mrs. Tatum won Most Improved Speaker and Best Speaker for her presentation of 'Who Moved My Cheese' by Dr. Spencer Johnson. Violet represents the very best of what South County Toastmasters has to offer.  When I see … Continue reading Violet Tatum – A Very Special Accomplishment

Pictured from left to right:  Timothy Spezia, Laura Mather, Kat Mokriakow, Don Clair Don Clair was recognized by District 8 Officers for his excellent speech he gave at the keynote address at the TLI Training.

Pictured from left to right are:  Barb Sapienza, Erin Gissel, Tom Terrific Tom Terrific of the South County Toastmasters presented Barb Sapienza and Erin Gissel with the Full Circle Award.  There are fourteen jobs that need to be filled during a typical Toastmasters meeting.  Some of these positions are the Speaker, the Evaluator, and the … Continue reading And The Full Circle Award Goes To…Barb Sapienza and Erin Gissel!

Tom Terrific awards Nilsa Scott and Mike Marian the Full Circle award.  This honor is awarded to members who have fulfilled every meeting role.

Three full circle awards were received for completing all 14 roles for our club.  Recipients pictured left.

Outside Speaking Engagements The following South County Toastmasters Club members gave presentations to our community: March 17, 2010 Carl Hendrickson presented his speech on “St. Patrick” to the Orchid Terrace Retirement Home. May 13, 2010 Don Clair presented “The Secret of Outstanding” to the  Crestwood-Sunset Hills Kiwanis Club. June 4 Howard Brandt presented his speech … Continue reading Outside Speaking Engagements

Kathy Denton receiving her Full Circle Award from VP Education, Kevin Reichardt. Congratulation Kathy!

Congratulations go to Jack Bettag for achieving the Full Circle Award. This means that jack has held every job at a typical Toastmaster meeting.

The club recognized four award winners during the March 10, 2010 meeting. From left to right: Sue Dickemper - Competent Communicator, Don Clair - Competent Communicator, Carl Hendrickson - Competent Leader, and Judy Sowers - Advanced Communicator Bronze and Full Circle Award. Congratulations to all four for their hard work and commitment.

Congratulations to Adam Kutell and Bill Collier for achieving the "Full Circle Award."

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

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.