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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

Meeting called to order at 7:03 by Vamsi Jamalamadaka Invocation performed by Judy Sowers President, Steve Winheim introduces two guests, Kathy and Julie. The comedy troupe from SCTM was well received at their performance Previous minutes were approved Susan McConnell gave a quick treasury report. Current Balance  $2132 Expenses     $1266 Income       $1004 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 24, 2014

Brent Stewart served as greeter. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Vamsi Jamalamadaka Invocation by Carl Hendrickson President, Steve Winheim introduced the club business card. Carl Hendickson motioned  that we vote on printing new business cards, the motion passed. Adam Kutell is checking into the GOOGLE voice service for possible charges and setup … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 17, 2014

Jerry Paul served as greeter. James Bubash called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Susan McConnell gave the invocation. President, Steve Winheim introduced two visitors, Judy and Bill Mason Carl Hendirichson motions to change bylaws of club.  Discussion was tabled pending further review. Susan McConnell reminds us dues are due by at 9/17 meeting. Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 10, 2014

Judy Sowers acted as greeter for the evening. Vamsi Jamalamadaka called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Susan McConnell gave the invocation. President Steve Winheim introduced the guests in attendance. Erika Golart, visiting from the O'Fallon, IL TM club Joe Wright Ecatarina Previous minutes were approved. Carl Hendrickson motions to change the bylaws to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 3, 2014

Sergeant at arms, Vamsi Jamalamadaka called meeting to order at 7:05. Acting president Brent Stewart also gave the invocation. Previous minutes were accepted. Susan McConnell reminds everyone that club dues are forthcoming. Rob van Winkle asks for help at area contest on 9/27. Alan Kirby is seeking materials for a youth leadership program and will … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest Matt Ramshaw Sergeant at Arms for the event started meeting at 7:05 pm Brent Stewart performed invocation. Carol Lindwedell announced that Tim Budd had applied for membership. President Steve Winheim brings in Tim Budd as a new member. Jim Bubash is his coach. Jim Bubash Thanks everyone for the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 20, 2014

Kelly Brunie served as greeter. Meeting called to order by vamsi jamalamadaka at 7:00 pm. Alita Quires gave invocation. President Steve Winheim recognized guest Tim Budd Previous minutes approved Adam Kutell announced need for members to train at TLI for our club to receive awards. Club BBQ to be held Oct. 4, 2014 Jerry Paul … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 13, 2014

Meeting called to order 7:00pm by Vamsi Jamalamadaka President Steve Winheim acknowledged visitor Cheryl Thibout as a second time visitor. Liz Dekamp was in attendance and may come back more often. Jerry Paul announced that we are still seeking a volunteer for sergeant at arms for the club humorous speech contest. Previous minutes were approved. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 6, 2014

July 30 2014 Minutes of the Meeting Vamsi Jamalamadaka opens meeting and introduces president Steve Winheim at 7:00 pm. Susan McConnell gave invocation. Four guests were present:  Becky Rivera, Sharon Thibaut, Karen Barton, Tim Budd. Dave Domian will be mentoring Greg Hirner. Motion was passed to reimburse Jim Bubash  $27.xx for printing new award certificates. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 30, 2014

meeting started 7:00 pm Invocator: Bill Collier NEW BUSINESS Adam Kutell swears in Vamsi Jamalamadaka as new Sergeant at Arms for the remainder of the term. Adam Kutell announces TLI makeup meeting for officers to be held 8/16 at 14:30. District 8 Fall Contest Judges training to be held 7/30 at 630 pm Brent Stewart … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 23, 2014

Brent Stewart received Communicator award. Minutes were not available from July 2 meeting. No quorum of members, discussion of PA system tabled until later date. Toastmaster-- Gina Willard Jack Carter -- General Evaluator Dean Bone -- "Ah" counter and camera Robert Osborn--Vote Count Alita Quires-- grammarian Jim Ruzicka -- CLE Jeff Hall -- Invocator Patrick … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 9, 2014

Brent Stewart motions to ammend previous minutes to show audit was performed on club's financial statements. Max Kaiser requests help to judge District 8 Contest. Adam Kutell announced Toastmasters Leadership Institute makeup dates for Division A to be held August 16 at 2:30 pm. Jerry Paul motions install new officers in unfinished business portion of meeting,Area … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 2, 2014

Meeting Date: June 25, 2014 Called to order at 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Vamsi Jammalamadaka Invocator: Seth Lindsey Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: James Bubash confirmed that he is still researching P/A, sound system, and will have a report for us next month. New Business: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 25, 2014

Meeting Date: June 18, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Susan McConnell Invocator: George Kiser Minutes from June 11 meeting accepted as sent out Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: PA system is under development New Business: None Correspondence & Announcements: TLI training is on June 21 and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 18, 2014

Meeting Date: June 11, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Seth Lindsey Invocator: Jack Carter Minutes from June 4th meeting were accepted as mailed Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson who is part of the search committee for a new location for SCTM, in the event that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 11, 2014

Meeting Date: 6-14-2014 Called to order at 7:00 p.m.     Location: Met Life Presiding Officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Jeffrey Hall    Invocator: Carol Lindwedel Officers reports: none Committee reports: none Old business: none New business: none Correspondence & Announcements: James Bubash explained some options for the purchase of a microphone. He will report on the cost at … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 4, 2014

Meeting Date: May 28, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m.   Location: Met Life Bldg. Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Jack Carter     Invocator: Dean Bone Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: None New Business: Slate of officers was read and will be voted on at this week’s meeting. Officer at Large – … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 28, 2014

Meeting Date: May 21, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Alita Quires Invocator: Robb Osborn II Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: Gina Willard, Past President and chair of the officer committee, announced the candidates for the next term: Officer at Large – Alan Kirby Treasure – Susan McConnell VP … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 21, 2014

Meeting Date: May 14, 2014Called to order at 7:00 p.m.  Location: Met LifePresiding officer: Carl HendricksonGreeter: Liz DeCamp Invocator: Howard BrandtOfficers’ Reports: noneCommittee Reports: noneOld Business:Adam Kutell resumed discussion about a PA system being available for Toastmasters. He then made a motion to appoint Jim Bubash as the contact person to assume responsibility for this initiative. Ginny … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 14, 2014

Meeting Date: April 7, 2014Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Susan McConnell Invocator: Carl HendricksonOfficers’ Reports: NoneCommittee Reports: NoneOld Business: NoneNew Business: Jim Bubash mentioned a suggestion from members to have a public address system available for members who would like to use PA as a speaking tool. There was discussion that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 7, 2014

Meeting Date: April 30 2014Called to order at: 7:04 p.m. Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Kelly Brunie Invocator: Carol LindwedelOfficers’ Reports: NoneCommittee Reports: NoneUnfinished Business: NoneNew Business: NoneCorrespondence & Announcements: Rob Van Winkle, Area 4 Governor, announced that there are volunteer district leadership roles available. If you are interested, please speak with Rob VanWinkle.Rob also confirmed that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 30, 2014

Meeting Date: April 23 2014Called to order at 7:01 p.m.Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Carol A. LindwedelInvocator: George KiserMeeting minutes from the April 16 reviewed and approved as emailed.Officers’ Reports:Alan Kirby placed first and Erin Gissel placed 3rd in the division contest on April 19th.Alan Kirby will compete in the International Speech Contest Saturday May 3rd … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 23, 2014

Meeting Date: April 16, 2014Called to order at 7:01 p.m.  Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Sudi Gopinath   Invocator: Howard BrandtOfficers¡¦ Reports: NoneCommittee Reports: NoneOld Business: Division A Contest is (was) April 19th @ Thornhill Library. Erin Gissel and Alan Kirby represented our club in the contest; Erin placed 3rd in the Evaluation contest and Alan Kirby … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 16, 2014

Meeting Date: April 9th, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Presiding Officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Jim Ruzicka Invocator: Steve Winheim Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Unfinished Business: None New Business: VPM, Carol Lindwedel, announced that she received applications for two new memberships: Seth Lindsey and Beverly McKee 1.      Treasurer, Sudi … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 9, 2014

Meeting Date: April 2, 2014 Called to order at 7:00 p.m.    Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Hunter (Patrick)       Invocator: Carol Lindwedel March 26th meeting minutes approved as sent and subsequently corrected. Officers’ Reports: Treasurer, Sudi Gopinath, announced that all membership dues were submitted for the next term! He confirmed for us … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 2, 2014

Meeting Date: March 26, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Brian Ettling Invocator: Judy Sowers Meeting minutes, March 19, accepted as “read” Officers’ Reports: Congratulations to Alan Kirby and Erin Gissel for winning first place in the Speech/Evaluation Contest on March 22. The next contest for Alan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 26, 2014

Meeting Date: March 19, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 pm     Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Carol Lindwedel Invocator: Matt Ramshaw Minutes from previous meeting, March 12th, accepted as “read” Officers’ Reports: Greeter/VPM Carol Lindwedel announced that Greg Turner was a returning guest this evening. Committee Reports: None Old Business: None New Business: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 19, 2014

Meeting Date: March 12 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Invocator: Jeffrey Hall – “The Dash” March 5th minutes approved Officers’ Reports: Treasurer Sudi Gopinath reminded members to have dues ($42) submitted to him in person or via mail by March 19th. Please bring a check or cash with you … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 12, 2014

Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Invocator: Jack Bettag Officers’ Reports: Treasurer Sudi Gopinath reported that Toastmaster dues are due for the next term. DUES ARE $42.00. PLEASE PAY DUES, IN FULL, ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19TH. Carl Hendrickson, mentioned, and shared, the most recent press release and photo of the newly installed … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 5, 2014

At Metlife building Called to order at 7:03 pm Presiding Officer: Matt Ramshaw Invocation by: Howard Brandt Minutes Approved Officers- No Report Committees- No report Old Business- None New Business- Inducted 2 new members- Jack Carter and Dean Bone Sudi and Shera will be hosting training program on June 21st -------------------------------------- Rob VanWinkle will be … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 26, 2014

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957   Meeting Date: February 19, 2014 Called to order at: 7: 01 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter:  Kelly Bottini Invocator: George Kiser CL Evaluator: _________________________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports:  Vice President of Education Jerry Paul reported that the club has accomplished 9 of the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014

Meeting Date: 2/12/2014 Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Officer Report  - Jerry Paul is looking for requests for March meetings.  Please email Jerry if you would like to do a specific role in the month of March. International Speech contest is on 2/26.  Please email Jerry if you … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 12, 2014

Meeting Date: 1/29/2014 Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Officer Report – The International Speech Contest is Feb 26th.  Jerry Paul is the contest chair and he will have a sign-up sheet for those that would like to participate. Committee Report – Carl Hendrickson spoke on behalf of the Search … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 29, 2014

Meeting Date: 1/22/2014Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife BuildingPresiding officer: Matt RamshawOfficer Report – NoneCommittee Report - NoneOld Business – Carl Hendrickson inducted Sudi Gopinath in as Treasurer.New Business - NoneCorrespondence & Announcements – President Matt Ramshaw has appointed Carl Hendrickson to be the Club Parliamentarian.Congratulations to Alita Quires for receiving her Competent Communicator … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 22, 2014

Meeting Date: 1/15/2014 Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife Building Presiding officer: Gina Willard and Matt Ramshaw New Business – Lora Mather inducted the new officers for the upcoming term. Here is the list of new officers: President – Matt Ramshaw VP Education – Jerry Paul VP Membership – Carol Lindwedel VP … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 15, 2014

Report of the Treasurer Audit Committee Presented by Tom “Terrific” Krauska I have looked at the records maintained by outgoing Treasurer Matt Ramshaw. I reconciled the bank account as of December 31, 2013 with our checking account sheet. The balance in the Club Checking Account as of that date is $2472.79. Thanks to Matt for … Continue reading Treasurer Audit Committee – January 7, 2014