Category: Minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Steve Winheim called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Dave Domian geve the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for reports. Old Business - None New Business Previous minutes accepted with changes. A motion was made for Jim Bubash to spend up to $30.00 for new plastic file cabinet to store paperwork in lectern. The motion … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 16, 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

I have had a number of people question me about the regular dues which are due by April 1st and October 1st. Since some new people have only recently paid, they think that they don't have to pay the April and October dues. Sorry, but that's not true. I did talk to Toastmasters International and … Continue reading Membership Dues

Jim Bubash called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Howard Brandt gave the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for reports. Previous minutes were accepted. Old Business - None New Business It was moved that Tom Krauska be installed as the Treasurer for the rest of the term. The motion was seconded and approved by the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 24, 2016

Dean Bone called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Tim Budd gave the invocation President, Susan McConnell, called for reports Old Business Tim Budd is seeking Evaluator contestants for the club 's International Speaking and Evaluation Contest. Previous minutes accepted as amended. New Business A.R. Al-Matiin applied for membership and was accepted as a member … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016

Carol Lindwedell greeted everyone. Stephanie Nicholson was our guest Tim Budd Called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. James Bubash gave the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for reports. New Business Kathy Denton was reinstated as a club member. Jan Armstrong applied for membership and was voted in .  TomTeriffic will serve as her mentor. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 3, 2016

Lafe Goodfellow called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Caleb Harley gave the invocation. President Susan McConnell calls for business reports. Tom Terrific asks that we spend $48 dollars to buy new name tags. Second by Jim Salih, motion passed. Tom Terrific requests $14 dollars for reimbursement on purchase of microphone cable, motion passed. Tim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 27, 2016

Steve Winheim greeted everyone Lafe Goodfellow called meeting to order at 7:00 pm President, Susan McConnell, called for business reports OLD BUSINESS Tim Budd is seeking contestants and volunteers for thee his mentor club's International Speech and Evaluation Contest. NEW BUSINESS Adam Kutell Motions for a speech marathon on March 30 2016. Motion Passed. Tom … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 20, 2016

Lafe Goodfellow called the meeting to order 7:00 pm Howard Brandt gave the invocation President, Susan McConnell, called for reports. No officer /committee reports No old business New business Adam Kutell motions that the club should hold its International speech and  evaluation contest on 2/24/2016and give winners time to prepare for district.  Motion passed. Tim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 13, 2016

Greeter:  Jack Bettag Invocator/CLE   Carol Lindwedell Dave Domian serving as outgoing president calls for business announcements. old business:  none Committee reports:  none New slate of officers previously announced are sworn in for the next term.  Toastmasters International will host a TLI program for all new officers on 1/16 at Maritz in Fenton. New president, Susan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 6, 2016

Our next regular meeting will be January 6th. That's also the date for the new officer installation.

Meeting minutes for Dec. 9, 2015 Call to order 7pm Met Life Building Presiding officer Dave Domian Invocator Jim Salih Business meeting Minutes from prior meeting accepted Officers reports: None Committe reports:  Adam Kutell discussed a motion to address needs of entire club: #1:  club pays entire cost of christmas party #2:  donations accepted at … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 9, 2015

Minutes for Dec. 2, 2015 Call to Order 7pm Met Life Building Dave Domian Presiding Officer Invocation:  Gary Brown Business Meeting: Officers Report:  Dick Shields (Treasury Business) reported  55 people paid to attend the 40th Anniversary Party for a total of $687.50.  Andres was paid $664.00 for the party with $23.02 left over.  The club … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 2, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Nov. 18th, 2015 Call to Order 7pm Met Life Building Dave Domian:  Presiding Officer Minutes from previous meeting emailed out and accepted Officers reports:  None Committee reports:  James Bubash reported on selection of new slate of officers.  New slate as follows: President:  Susan McConnell Vice President of Education:  Adam Jacks0n Secretary:  Rob … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 18, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Nov. 11th, 2015 Call to Order 7pm Met Life Building Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Invocator/CLE:  Tom Terrific Greeter:  Jack Bettag Business Meeting:  701pm Minutes from previous meeting accepted as emailed on Word Press Officers Report:  None Committee Reports:  None Old  Business:  Adam Kutell gave update on status of Christmas party stating he … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 11, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Nov. 4th, 2015 Call to order:  7pm Location:  Met Life Building Presiding Officer:  Steve Bettag Invocation/ CLE:  Jerry Paul Business Meeting: Minutes from Oct. 21st, 2015 discussed and accepted as posted New business:  None Old business:  None Comm. Reports:  Adam Kutell and Erin Gissel will be the Christmas Party Comm.  Liz Decamp … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 4, 2015

Because of our upcoming 40th Anniversary Party, there will not be a regular meeting on October 28th. If you would like to attend the 40th Anniversary Party on October 28th,  please call Carl Hendrickson ASAP.

Called to order at: 7pm_________ Location: MetLife_____________ Presiding Officer: _Brent Stewart___________ Greeter____Jim Bubash_______________________ Invocator/CLE : __Howard Brandt__________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - none ************************************* Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson reminded people of the 40th Anniversary Party that we are having next Wednesday. ************************************* Unfinished Business: Adam Kutell made a motion that the club spend $60 for the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 21, 2015

Meeting Minutes for 10/14/15 Met Life Building Call to Order:  7pm Presiding Officer:  Jim Salih Greeter:  Howard Brandt Invocator:  Erin Gissel Announcement:  Vamsi Jammalamadaka won the division A speaking contest.  Vamsi is moving on to the District 8 contest @ the Double Tree Hotel in Chesterfield, Missouri on 11/14/15 Motion by Adam Kutell to accept minutes from 10/07/15 and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 14, 2015

Meeting Minutes-Sept. 30th, 2015 Call to order:  7pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Caleb Harley Invocator/CLE:  Tom Terrific Officers report:  Dick Shields Today is the deadline for dues payments.  Dick has received about 80% of active members dues. Committee reports: Carl Hendrickson reported on Anniversary Party.  The party is Oct. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 30, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Sept. 23, 2015 Call to Order:  7pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Tom Terrific Invocator/CLE:  Tom Terrific Officers Report: Dick Shields reminded everyone that has not paid dues he must receive by Sept. 30, 2015 to pay Toastmaster International on time.  Dick reported for Carl Hendrickson checks … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 23, 2015

Called to order:  7pm Location:  Met Life Building Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Invocator/CLE:  George Kiser Officers Report: Dick Shields has collected half of club dues.  Deadline to submit to Toastmaster International is 10/01/15 Committee Report: 40th Annual SCTM Party set for 4th Wednesday of October 28th @ Andres.  Cash bar, dinner 715pm, 12.50 per person.  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 16, 2015

Sept. 9th,  2015 Called to order:  7:00pm Met Life Building Theme:  Labor Day Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Dick Shields Invocator/CLE: Max Kaiser Officer Reports:  Dick Shields reported dues must be paid before Oct. 1st.  $42.00 Committee Reports:  None Old Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcement:  Dave Domian thanked Dean Bone for a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 9, 2015

Meeting Date: Sept. 2, 2015___ Called to order at: _7:05 pm____ Location: __Met Life__________ Presiding officer: Jim Bubash_______________ Greeter________none_________________________ Invocator/CLE : __JIm Bubash_____________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - None ************************************* Committee Reports:None ************************************* Unfinished Business:Jim Bubash ordered and recieved five past presidents pins. They are going to be kept in the lectern. ************************************* New Business: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 2, 2015

Meeting Date:  August 26th, 2015 Called to order:  7:00pm Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Invocator/CLE:  Howard Brandt Officers Reports:  None Committee Reports:  None Old Business:  None New Business: James Bubash used the last Past President Pin and was wondering the club tradition for replacing and issuing Adam Kutell explained the past practice Max Kaiser made motion … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 26, 2015

Meeting Date: _Aug. 19.2015___ Called to order at: 7 pm________ Location: _____Met Life_______ Presiding officer: _Vamsi Jammalamadaka_____ Greeter__George Kiser_______________________ Invocator/CLE : _Carl Hendrickson________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - none ************************************* Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson reminded people of the 40th Anniversary Party Place: Andre’s South 4254 Telegraph Road, 63129 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Time: Social/Cash Bar at … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 19, 2015

August 12, 2015 Met Life Building Meeting started: 7pm Dave Domian Presiding Officer Greeter Dick Shields Invocator/CLE Jerry Paul Officers Reports: None Committees: None Old Business: None Correspondence and Announcements: Dave Domian discussed Club Humorous speech contest being Sept. 2 or Sept. 9th because the next level contest is Sept. 26th. The club is looking … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 12, 2015

Meeting Date: __August 5, 2015 Called to order at: 7 pm________ Location: _Met Life Bldg______ Presiding officer: ___Dave Domian___________ Greeter__Steve Winheim______________________ Invocator/CLE : __Tim Budd_______________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports None ************************************* Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson reminded people of the 40th Anniversary Party Place: Andre’s South 4254 Telegraph Road, 63129 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Time: Social/Cash Bar … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 5, 2015

Call to Order:  7pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Caleb Harley Greeter:  Howard Brandt Invocator:  Matt Ramshaw Officers Report:  None Committee Report:  None Unfinished Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcements:  Rob Van Winkle reported on a Portland, Oregon Toastmaster Club he recently visited in District 7.  Rob participated in Table Topics … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 29, 2015

Call to Order:  700pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Susan McConnell Greeter:  Jack Bettag Invocator:  Lauren Ritter Officers Report:  None Committee Report:  None Unfinished Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcements:  None Corrected minutes sent out and approved.  Jeremey Roth was left off as guest Business Meeting over at 705pm Toastmaster:  Carol … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 22, 2015

July 15th, 2015 Call to Order:  7:00pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Joe Brock Invocator:  Vamsi Jammalamadaka Officers Report:  None Committee Report:  None Unfinished Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcements:  Rob Van Winkle reported on St. Louis Toastmaster Club @ Lafeyette Square.  Presently 13 members but 20 needed … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015