Category: Minutes

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:                     July 12, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:      Regular Meeting – Theme: ”National Simplicity Day” Meeting Location:             Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                  7:01 PM Presiding … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 12, 2017

Meeting Date:                       July 5, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:         Regular Meeting – Theme: Celebration Meeting Location:                Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                   7:00 PM Presiding Officer:                Kathy Denton, President Officers’ Reports:                NONE Committee Reports: Dave Domian reminded the club of the picnic on Sunday, July 9. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 5, 2017

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:                       June 28, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:        Regular Meeting Meeting Location:               Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                   7:00 PM Presiding Officer:                Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:                None Committee Reports: Brent Stewart updated the club on the good standing … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 28, 2017

Meeting Date:                   June 21, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  World Handshake Day Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Minutes from last week incorrectly noted that Brent Stewart was the camera operator.  Due to a change in schedule Steve Winheim served in that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017

A year ago, June 20, 2016 we had $1988.18 in the bank. Today - June 20, 2017, we have $2438.45 in the bank. Most of the increase is from decreased spending and donations of trophies, binders, technology, other materials and printing by club members. Thanks to all who have helped the club prosper.

Meeting Date:                   June 14, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  None Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved.   New Business: The nominated slate of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 14, 2017

Meeting Date:                   June 7, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  None Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports: Susan McConnell shared that there is now a full slate of officers for the next term (July – December) and that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 7, 2017

Meeting Date:                   May 31, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Speech Marathon Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved with an amendment as noted in Announcements below.   New … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 31, 2017

  Meeting Date:                   May 24, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Memorial Day, Our Heroes and Their Sacrifices” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 24, 2017

Meeting Date:                   May 10, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Mother’s Day” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business: Minutes from the last meeting, April 26, 2017, were reviewed and approved. There was no … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 10, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:     Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Unsung Heroes and Heroines” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports:            None Committee Reports:       None Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved. Carl announced that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017

Meeting Date:                   April 19, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Spring has Spring” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Adam Kutell and Sarah Pitkin offered a special welcome to all the guests tonight.  We had 12 guests come to our meeting. Susan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Grilled Cheese Sandwiches” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Adam Kutell asked all members to do a better job reviewing the schedule and being responsible to either show up to fulfill assigned roles or find a replacement.   … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 12, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Spring and New Beginnings” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Adam Kutell announced there will be an Officer’s Meeting next week at 6:30   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business:      Minutes from last week’s meeting were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 5, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Tall Tales Speech Contest Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Please continue to remember there are a few Area 4, District 8 membership contests coming up during the balance of the 1st and 2nd quarter.   We have an opportunity to earn … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 29, 2017

Meeting Date:                   March 22, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Goofing Off” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Please continue to remember there are a few Area 4, District 8 membership contests coming up during the balance of the 1st and 2nd … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 22, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”St. Patrick’s Day” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Victor Mattison, on behalf of Tom Terrific, reminded everyone that he is collecting dues now and asked everyone to pay soon.   Please see Tom to get your dues … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 15, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Adventure” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Tom Terrific reminded everyone that he is collecting dues now and asked everyone to pay soon.   Ten members have already paid.  Please see Tom to get your dues ($51) paid … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 8, 2017

Meeting Date:                   March 1, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Spring” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Tom Terrific reminded everyone that he is collecting dues now and asked everyone to pay soon.   Ten members have already paid.  Please see Tom to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 1, 2017

Meeting Date:                   February 22, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Unthemed” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports: Tom Terrific reminded everyone that he is collecting dues now and asked everyone to pay soon.   Ten members have already paid.  Please see Tom to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 22, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Music” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            Tom Terrific announced that he is starting to collect the dues ($51) for next year.  He encouraged everyone to pay as quickly as possible. Committee Reports:       None Unfinished Business:      … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 15, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  International Speech and Evaluation Contest Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            Adam Kutell said there will be a meeting for the officers next week at 6:45 (before the meeting) to discuss plans and goals for this term Committee Reports:       None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 8, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Balloon Animals” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business:      Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved.   New Business:                  None Announcements: Rich Puskarich reminded everyone about our … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 1, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Caribbean Escape” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business:      None   New Business:                  None Announcements: It was pointed out that the minutes for last week failed to properly record … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 25, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”Ice Ice Baby” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business:   Jim Salih reported that the wireless microphone is now working. Anyone that is interested to use it should … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 18, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”What’s Cooking?” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President   Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business:   Adam Kutell moved that our club’s International Speech and Evaluation Contest be held on February 8.  The motion was … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 11, 2017

Meeting Type/Theme:  Regular Meeting – Theme:  ”New Year” Meeting Location:           Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                7:00 PM Presiding Officer:             Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports:            None   Committee Reports:       None   Unfinished Business:   James Bubash – Christmas party went well. Budget was $200 and we spent $203.   Thankfully we collected donations of $180 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 4, 2017

Meeting Date:   December 7, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter:   Susan McConnell / Tim Sullivan Invocator / CLE:  Adam Kutell Corrections to the November 30, 2016 minutes 1.      The District 8 training on December 17, 2016 is for speech contests, contest master … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 7, 2016

Meeting Date:   November 30, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter:   Susan McConnell Invocator / CLE:  Jim Salih Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business – Jim Salih reported the wireless microphone is not working and needs to be replaced.  Sarah Pitkin … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 30, 2016

Meeting Date:   November 16, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: George Kiser Invocator / CLE:  Jerry Paul Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business – Jim Bubash is collecting items for the prison TM scholarship fund.  This is the last day … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 16, 2016

Our 2016 party is scheduled for December 14th at the “Pavilion at Lemay” located at 305 Gregg Road (In Jefferson Barracks Park) St. Louis, MO 63125 314-615-8877 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. As we did two years ago we plan to have a White Elephant gift exchange.  Just wrap up a gift and bring it … Continue reading Holiday Party

Just a reminder that we don't have a meeting on Wednesday Nov. 23rd. See you on Nov. 30th

Meeting Date:   November 9, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: None Invocator / CLE:  Jack Bettag Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business – Jim Bubash is collecting items for the prison TM scholarship fund.  Please bring items to add to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 9, 2016

Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer: Dean Bone Invocator / CLE: Susan McConnell / Nick Coco Greeter: Judy Sowers Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business – Jim Salih reported that Gary Brown is working on the Wifi for the wireless microphone. The hand held microphone … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 2, 2016

Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer: Dean Bone Greeter: None Invocator / CLE: Max Kaiser Greeter: Judy Sowers Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business - None New Business – The members of SCTM voted in Geoff King, as a new member of SCTM. His mentor … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 26, 2016

Meeting Date:   October 19, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: None Invocator / CLE:  Robb Osborn Officers’ Reports – Treasurer, Tom Terrific, reported that SCTM currently has approximately $2,100.00 in the bank account.  There is also a $100.00 gift certificate SCTM received from the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 19, 2016

Meeting Date:   October 12, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: Pati Pellerito Invocator / CLE:  Carl Hendrickson Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business – None New Business – Carl Hendrickson proposed discussion regarding the following meetings in November:  the Wednesday … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 12, 2016

Called to order at:  7:00 PM Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: Brent Stewart Invocator / CLE:  Alan Kirby Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business – None New Business - None Correspondence and Announcements 1.      Kat Mokriakow, a representative from the St. Louis Area 4 Toastmasters, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 5, 2016

Meeting Date:   September 28, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter / CLE: Brent Stewart Invocator:  Kathy Denton Officers’ Reports – 1.      Treasurer Tom Terrific announced SCTM dues are $51.00.  Please give him a check or cash or send to him in the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 28, 2016

Meeting Date: September 21, 2016 Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer: Dean Bone Greeter / CLE: Brent Stewart Invocator: Debbie Young Officers’ Reports – 1. Treasurer Tom Terrific announced SCTM dues are $51.00. Please give him a check or cash or send to him in the mail. Tom has … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 21, 2016

Meeting Date:   September 14, 2016 Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: Steve Winheim Invocator/CLE:  Tim Budd Officers’ Reports – 1.      Treasurer Tom Terrific announced SCTM dues are $51.00.  Please give him a check or cash or send to him in the mail.  Money … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 14, 2016

Meeting Date: September 7, 2016 Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer: Dean Bone Greeter: Steve Winheim Invocator/CLE: Jerry Paul Officers’ Reports – 1. Treasurer Tom Terrific announced SCTM dues are $51.00. Please give him a check or cash. Committee Reports – None Unfinished Business 1. Jim Salih announced he … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 7, 2016

Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: ________________ Invocator:  Jim Bubash Officers’ Reports – None Committee Reports  - None Unfinished Business – None New Business – None Correspondence & Announcements Dean Bone announced the Area Contest will be on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 31, 2016

Called to order at:  7:00 PM Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: Carl Hendrickson Invocator/CLE:  Tim Budd Officers’ Reports – 1.      Treasurer Tom Terrific announced that TM International is increasing dues by $9.00 beginning in October.  After some discussion, he made a motion and was seconded to “increase the SCTM … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 24, 2016

Called to order at:  7:00 PM    Location:  Metropolitan Life Building Presiding Officer:   Dean Bone Greeter: Dean Bone Invocator/CLE:  Adam Kutell Officers’ Reports - None Committee Reports  - None Unfinished Business – None New Business - None Correspondence & Announcements 1.      Several roles still need to be filled for the Humorous and Table … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 17, 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 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 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 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 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