Category: Minutes

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

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: December 11, 2013 Called to order at: 7:00 PM. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Gina Willard Minutes of last meeting (December 4) were sent out and accepted as sent. Greeter: Liz DeCamp Invocator: Howard Brandt CL Evaluator: Dave Domian ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 11, 2013

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: December 4, 2013 Called to order at: 7:00 PM, with a quorum being present.    Location: MetLife Building. Presiding officer: Gina Willard.  Minutes of the last meeting (November 20th) were sent out and accepted as sent. Greeter: Kelly Bottini Invocator: Matt Ramshaw CL Evaluator Laurie … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 4, 2013

Reminder - No Meeting November 27th Next Meeting is December 4th Happy Thanksgiving!

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 20 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Don’t Hit the Panic Button MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes were sent out, accepted as sent EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: The Webster competition - … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 20, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 13 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER:7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Resilience MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as sent out previously EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: Adam purchased new CD’s for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 13, 2013

MEETING DATE: 6 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Unofficial - Efficiency MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Previous minutes stand as sent out EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: Volunteer judges for the Webster Univ speech Contest are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 6, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 30 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Speech Marathon MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Meeting minutes accepted as sent out EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 30, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 23 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO CONCLUSION: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: BACKWARDS MEETING EXPLANATION OF BACKWARDS MEETING - Matt and Carl explained that tonight's meeting will be run backwards meaning we were adjourned as soon as we got … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 23, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 16 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Hakuna Matata MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted with the one change. Correction to the meeting minutes - Kelly Brunie (change to the meeting minutes from last week) … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 16, 2013

MEETING DATE: 9 October 2013 MEETING TIME: 700P VENUE: Met Life Building CALLED TO ORDER: 700P PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard, President MEETING THEME: Responsibility MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved w/o adjustments EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Treasurer (Matt Ramshaw) – An email to be sent regarding club by-law changes that will be voted at 10/16 mtg. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 9, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES MEETING DATE: 2 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Crazy Ties MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Emailed to all. Accepted as sent out this afternoon. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Gina stressed that if there is … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 2, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES MEETING DATE: 23 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: None MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: emailed out and corrected as recommended. Accepted as sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Matt Ramshaw mentioned that dues are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 25, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 18 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Living life with a passion MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as emailed out to everyone EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Dues are due – Matt … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 18, 2013

MEETING DATE: 11 Sep 2013                       MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building                                  CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard             MEETING THEME: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 11, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 4 Sep 2013             MEETING TIME: 7 pm                                               VENUE: MetLife Building             … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 4, 2013

MEETING DATE: 21 Aug 2013                     MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building                              CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard           MEETING THEME: Things I needed, I … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 21, 2013

MEETING DATE: 14 August 2013            MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building                 CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard         MEETING THEME: None MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Previous meeting minutes accepted as emailed.EXECUTIVE SECTIONOFFICERS REPORT: Gina reported regarding the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 14, 2013

MEETING DATE:7 Aug 2013                  MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building                         CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard     MEETING THEME: MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes were received last week, accepted as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 7, 2013

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 31 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Everyday Blessings MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Meeting minutes from last week accepted as sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: James re-iterated the rules of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 31, 2013

MEETING DATE: 10 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: Met life Building CALLED TO ORDER: James Bubash PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Surprise MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Make the change of moving Bob and Suzanne to guests. Accepted. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: James asked what to do with the old sign – Discard. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 10, 2013

Fellow Toastmasters, Some edits to the meeting minutes. 1. Please find included James Bubash as Sergeant at Arms as inducted to the new leadership. 2. Carrie Driscoll VP Membership was not present on 26 June for the inducted. Hence, she will be inducted by Gina Willard at the meeting tonight. 3. The names of attendees … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 26, 2013 – updated

Report of the Treasurer Audit Committee July 7, 2013 Presented by Tom "Terrific" Krauska I have looked at the records maintained by outgoing Treasurer Kelly Bottini. I reconciled the bank account as of June 30, 2013 The balance in the Club Checking Account as of that date is $2398.45. Thanks to Kelly for her great … Continue reading Treasurer Audit Committee – June 30, 2013

MEETING DATE: 26 June 2013              MEETING TIME: 7 pm to 9 pm VENUE: MetLife Building                 CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Jerry Paul           MEETING THEME: Open Mic. Night MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as emailed by Rob … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 26, 2013

The club voted to not have a meeting on July 3rd.