Category: Minutes

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:February 10, 2021Meeting Type/Theme:Valentine’s DayMeeting Location:Sunset Hills Community Center / ZoomCalled to Order:6:00 PMPresiding Officer: Kat Higashino Officers’ Reports:         President: Kat Higashino  Kat asked if there were any changes to the minutes and hearing none, the minutes of last week’s meeting were approved as posted.Kat inducts new member … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 10, 2021

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:February 3, 2021Meeting Type/Theme:NoneMeeting Location:Sunset Hills Community Center / ZoomCalled to Order:6:00 PMPresiding Officer: Kat Higashino Officers’ Reports:         President: Kat Higashino  Kat asked if there were any changes to the minutes and hearing none, the minutes of last week’s meeting were approved as posted. VPE: Patrick Hunt  Treasurer: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:January 27, 2021Meeting Type/Theme:IndulgencesMeeting Location:ZoomCalled to Order:6:00 PMPresiding Officer: Kat Higashino Officers’ Reports:         President: Kat Higashino  Kat asked if there were any changes to the minutes and hearing none, the minutes of last week’s meeting were approved as posted. VPE: Patrick Hunt Treasurer: Prathyush Viswaroopan VPM: Kim Bond … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021

Area 4 Speech Contest - February 6, 2021 There was no business meeting due to the contest.  South County Toastmasters hosted a virtual speech contest for the first time. Thanks to Debbie Young, taking a lead to coordinate the speech contest seamlessly.  SCTM Club Contest Stats:  International Speech 1ST GEORGE KISER  2ND JIM SALIH  Table … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 20, 2021

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:January 13, 2021Meeting Type/Theme:No Theme (Wear a sticker)Meeting Location:Sunset Hills Community Center / ZoomCalled to Order:6:00 PMPresiding Officer: Kat Higashino Officers’ Reports:         President: Kat Higashino  Kat asked if there were any changes to the minutes and hearing none, the minutes of last week’s meeting were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:January 6, 2021Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme:  Happy New Year - New BeginningsMeeting Location:Sunset Hills CenterCalled to Order:6:00 PMPresiding Officer: Jerry Paul Officers’ Reports:         President - Jerry Paul: asked if there were any changes to the minutes and hearing none, the minutes of last week’s meeting were approved … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 6, 2021

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:December 16, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme:  AutomationMeeting Location:Sunset Hills Community CenterCalled to Order:6:00 PMPresiding Officer: Jerry Paul Officers’ Reports:  President – Jerry Paul: asked if there were any changes to the minutes and hearing none, the minutes of last week’s meeting were approved as posted. VPE – Kat … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 16, 2020

Meeting Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Called to order at:  6:00PM Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Greeter: Patrick Hunt Invocator/CLE: Keith Page Officers’ Reports President - Jerry Paul asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Susan McConnell had two corrections. After the two corrections are made the minutes from … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 9, 2020

Meeting Date: December 2nd, 2020 Called to order at:   6:00 PM             Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Greeter: Katsuko Higashino Invocator/CLE: Callie Koehr Officers’ Reports: Officers President - Jerry Paul asked if there were any changes to the minutes and hearing none, the minutes of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 2, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - November 11, 2020 Meeting Date: November 11, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular meeting - Theme: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 11, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - November 4, 2020 Meeting Date: November 4, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular meeting - Theme: none; Table Topics theme was professional services. Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - October 28, 2020 Meeting Date: October 28, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular meeting - Theme: The  Cat is Out of the Bag Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 28, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - October 21, 2020 Meeting Date: October 21, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: 45th Anniversary Meeting - Theme: Jobs and Interviews Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - October 14, 2020 Meeting Date: October 14, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme Cycle Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 14, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - October 7, 2020 Meeting Date: October 7, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme Crossroads in Life Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 7, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - September 30, 2020 Meeting Date: September 30, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Special Meeting – 5th Meeting of the Month - Pathways Progress projects Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 30, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - September 23, 2020 Meeting Date: September 23, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme Fall / Autumn Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 23, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - September 16, 2020 Meeting Date: September 16, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: none Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:03 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 16, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - September 9, 2020 Meeting Date:September 9, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme: Schnitzels and SuchMeeting Location:Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via ZoomCalled to Order:6:06 PMPresiding Officer:Jerry PaulSubmitted By:Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ Reports: Officers: President – Jerry Paul -Minutes of the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 9, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - September 2, 2020 Meeting Date:September 2, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme: Let's celebrate the month of SeptemberMeeting Location:Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via ZoomCalled to Order:6:05 PMPresiding Officer:Brent Stewart (VPM) filling in for Jerry Paul (President)Submitted By:Kathy Denton, Secretary … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 2, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - August 26, 2020 Meeting Date: August 26, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Relationships Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 26, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - August 19, 2020 Meeting Date: August 19, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 19, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - August 12, 2020 Meeting Date: August 12, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Rebirth Meeting Location: Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 12, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - August 5, 2020 Meeting Date: August 5, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Evolution Meeting Location: First Hybrid Meeting - Some attending in person at the Sunset Hills Community Center, Some attending via Zoom Called to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 5, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - July 29, 2020 Meeting Date: July 29, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Tall Tales Meeting / Out of the Blue Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ Reports: Note: No business meeting was held, however there was discussion … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 29, 2020

Officers: President – Jerry Paul VPE – Kat Higashino VPM – Brent Stewart VP-PR – Partick Hunt Secretary – Kathy Denton Treasurer – Kim Bond Sergeant at Arms – Jim Salih Officer at Large – Susan McConnell Jerry - We received an email from Sunset Hills Community Center (SSCC) concerning restarting in person meetings.  Jerry … Continue reading Club Officer Meeting Minutes July 21, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - July 22, 2020 Meeting Date: July 22, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Games Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ Reports: Officers: President – Jerry Paul - Minutes of the July 15 meeting were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 22, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - July 15, 2020 Meeting Date: July 15, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: How has the lockdown changed things forever, good or bad Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ Reports: Officers: President – Jerry … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 15, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - July 8, 2020 Meeting Date: July 8, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Cognition Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: Jerry Paul Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ Reports: Officers: President – Jerry Paul - Minutes of the July 1 meeting were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 8, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: July 1, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Freedom Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: JD Perper, Outgoing President & Jerry Paul Incoming President Submitted By: Kathy Denton, Secretary Officers’ Reports: VPE - Kathy Denton (Outgoing VPE) reported the following members … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 1, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:June 24, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme: “Rebirth”Meeting Location:Remote Video Meeting Called to Order:7:00 PMPresiding Officer: JD Perper, PresidentSubmitted By:Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:    None Committee Reports: Sean Sheehan gave a report about the progress the public relations committee has made.  They’re integrating new ideas such as the use … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 24, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:June 17, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme: “Gardens and/or Helping Others”Meeting Location:Remote Video Meeting Called to Order:7:00 PMPresiding Officer: JD Perper, PresidentSubmitted By:Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:    None Committee Reports: Sean Sheehan reported that his committee is in the process of implementing the ideas shared and approved last week.  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 17, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:June 10, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme: “Hope Faith and Trust”Meeting Location:Remote Video Meeting Called to Order:7:00 PMPresiding Officer: JD Perper, PresidentSubmitted By:Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:    None Committee Reports: Sean Sheehan asked for the club’s support for the following recommendations by the newly appointed public relations committee: Outreach … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 10, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:June 3, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme: “Technology”Meeting Location:Remote Video Meeting Called to Order:7:00 PMPresiding Officer: JD Perper, PresidentSubmitted By:Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:   Kathy Denton shared that there is a new award available to TM clubs, the Online Ovation award.  In summary, clubs must hold online meetings and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 3, 2020

Meeting Date:May 20, 2020Meeting Type/Theme:Regular Meeting – Theme: “New Companions”Meeting Location:Remote Video Meeting Called to Order:7:00 PMPresiding Officer: JD Perper, PresidentSubmitted By:Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:   JD reported that at the district meeting some changes were made to the assignment of clubs within the district (i.e. some are changing "area" assignments to help balance resources. He … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 20, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: May 13, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: What have you liked about the shutdown? Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting  Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  JD Perper, President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:   Kathy Denton reported that many members had asked … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 13, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957)   Meeting Date: April 29, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme:  Benefits of Toastmasters Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting  Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  JD Perper, President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:   None Committee Reports: Victor Mattison shared an overview of the changes that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 29, 2020

Meeting Date: April 22, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting Theme: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities Meeting Location: Remote Meeting via Zoom Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: JD Perper, President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: Kathy Denton reminded the club that, despite the current plan to meet remotely, we need … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 22, 2020

Meeting Minutes Submitted by Kathy Denton Rob started the meeting and because he was concerned about running out of time (we were using the free version of Zoom), he decided to skip the business meeting and do the speeches first.  We did get our time extended.  It appears a person who is new to zoom … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 15, 2020

Meeting Date:April 1, 2020Meeting Theme:Roll with the punchesMeeting Location:Virtual Meeting via ZoomCalled to Order:7:00 PMPresiding Officer:Kathy Denton, Acting PresidentSubmitted By:Jim Salih Officers' Reports: There were no minutes from the meeting of March 25 to approve. Patrick Hunt reported that there were at least 5 members who he felt were not renewing their membership and there … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 1, 2020

Meeting Minutes - South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: March 25, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Remote Video Meeting – Theme:  Aspiration Meeting Location: Remote Video Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  Kathy Denton, Acting President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Business Meeting:        Due to the special nature of this meeting, our first … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 25, 2020

Meeting Minutes - South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: March 4, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme:  New Beginnings Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center (First Meeting in New Location) Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  Victor Mattison, Acting President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:        Victor Mattison commended Debbie … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 4, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) - February 26, 2020 Meeting Date: February 26, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme:  Falling in Love Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  Matt Clark, Acting President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:        Susan McConnell prepared some flyers … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 26, 2020

Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: February 19, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme:  Procrastination is a God Given Right Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  Kathy Denton, Acting President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:        Debbie Young requested the purchase of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 19, 2020

The meeting on February 12, 2020 was a makeup for the February 5 meeting.   The club conducted a speech contest. Humorous Speech Contest: - Bill Collier - 1st Place - Kathy Denton - 2nd Place - Matt Clark - 3rd Place International Speech Contest: - Victor Mattison - 1st Place - Kathy Denton - 2nd … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 12, 2020

There was no club meeting on February 5 due to inclement weather.

  Meeting Date: January 29, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme:  Puzzles Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  JD Perper, President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:        President’s Report:   None Committee Reports: Debbie Young filled the last needed role for the  club speech … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 29, 2020

  Meeting Date: January 22, 2020 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme:  Success Through Synergy Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer:  JD Perper, President Submitted By: Victor Mattison, Secretary Officers’ Reports:        President’s Report: JD shared that he will be away from the club starting in mid-February … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 22, 2020