Category: New Members

The club inducted three new members into the club last Wednesday. Coach Alan Kirby and new member Mike DePung Coach Diane Fawcett and new member Carrie Driscoll   Coach Kevin Wilson and new member David Wilkins          

August 22, 2012 Meeting: Two membership applications for joining our club were submitted and both were unanimously voted in and inducted. Please welcome our newest members - Kip Guthrey and Shawn Page! Jack Bettage will mentor Shawn Page and Jerry Paul will mentor Kip Guthrey. (from L to R): Jerry Paul, Kip Guthrey

In a short period of time the club has brought in five new members. Older members please take the time to introduce yourself to the newer members at our meetings. Emily Prosise and her coach Laurie Mestdagh Jaine King Peter Eschbacher and Adam Phillips Don Kelly - no picture available.

Lets welcome our newest Member Adam Phillips and also thank Kevin Wilson for stepping up to be a mentor!!Pictured from Left to right: Adam Phillips & Kevin Wilson  (mentor)

(From Left to Right) Joanne Korba - Mentor to  Thad James Michael Marian - Mentor to Adam Calloway Both have joined to improve their speaking skills!  Let's welcome our newest members to SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS!

Welcome to our latest member - Bill Treece. Bill is transferring in from another club and says that he likes South County. As you can see from his badge, Bill has been in Toastmasters for many years and has earned many awards - the main one being his Distinguished Toastmaster award. We're looking forward to … Continue reading Bill Treece – latest new member

Pictured from left is Steve Bettag and Dad, Jack Bettag There is a certain feeling of energy when one attends a South County Toastmasters (SCTM) meeting.  Everyone plays a role in organizing the meeting and is busy accomplishing them.  As a new member, this interaction is what I noticed.  I was most  intrigued by Jack Bettag … Continue reading A Family Affair: A Father and Son Duo

Pictured from left to right:  Andrew Waithaka, Laurie Mestdagh (mentor for Andrew), Jerry Paul, Kevin Wilson (mentor for Jerry) South County Toastmasters Welcomes Andrew Waithaka And Jerry Paul!  They became members to improve their public speaking skills.

Pictured from left to right:  Judy Sowers, VP of Membership; Bill McNabb; Brent Stewart, Treasurer  South County Toastmasters Welcomes Bill McNabb! Bill McNabb was initiated as a member of the South County Toastmasters.  Mr. McNabb joined the group to improve his public speaking skills.  Furthermore, Bill stated that he wanted to become a better communicator.  … Continue reading South County Toastmasters Welcomes Bill McNabb

Tom Terrific (left) volunteered to be Dan Fitzhenry's mentor.  Dan was voted into the club April 20th, 2011.  On April 27th he was inducted into the club and officially welcomed and provided the new member club manual.

Diane Fawcett (VP of Membership and Alita's mentor) presents Alita Quires (new Member) with her membership binder.

Adam Kutell, Aidan's mentor, welcomes Aidan to the club:

Kevin Wilson, President, and Diane Fawcett, VP of Membership, welcome Fiorela into the club March 16, 2011: New member, Fiorela Rodrigano and her mentor, Judy Sowers:

Steve Bettag joins our club as a legacy member.  His father Jack Bettag has been a long-time member of Club 1957.  Steve is a Communications graduate from UMSL and enjoys golf, watching sports and family time.  Steve wants to increase his verbal communication skills and as Steve's mentor, Jim Ruzicka, will help him to achieve that goal. Also … Continue reading Here We GROW Again! Welcome to South County Toastmasters!

Gary Rickert is a former Health & Safety Director at Sysco.  Gary is an outdoorsman who enjoys camping, hiking, fishing and kayaking.  Gary says he needs to develop his presentation delivery skills and we are happy to help him.  His icebreaker speech was extremely well presented and he's on his way! Gary Rickert (left) and … Continue reading Here We GROW Again!

Ajay Panackal Padathu is a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys music, reading and travel.  Ajay had heard of Toastmasters when pursuing his engineering degrees, but this is his first opportunity to actually become a member.  He wants to practice the art of persuasive speaking, along with developing his leadership skills.  Erin Gissel will be a tremendous help as … Continue reading Two New Members Inducted! The Year’s Not Over Yet!!

Eric Rechtin joined Club 1957 in September and he has been a busy guy!  Eric has already given his Ice Breaker speech, acted as Timekeeper, Vote Counter and Evaluator.  Great job, keep up the great enthusiasm!! Eric enjoys the outdoors, golf and woodworking, when not attending Toastmasters, of course.  He is a welcome addition to … Continue reading Welcome to South County Toastmasters!

Why did you join Toastmasters? I joined Toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills.  My first experience with public speaking was several years ago, and it did not go well.  As the parent of a child with kidney disease, my son’s doctor asked me to give a presentation to other parents explaining how I managed … Continue reading Member Profile – Barb Sapienza

We have two new members to welcome to our club!  First let's meet Mark Vance.  South County TM is Mark's second membership; he also belongs to the A-B Toastmasters.  He enjoys cooking, dining out with friends and Japanese culture.  Welcome Mark!  Max Kaiser, Jr (left) will mentor Mark Vance (right). Next we have Brenda McNaughton … Continue reading Watch Us GROW!

Joanne comes to South County Toastmasters as a well-rounded individual who enjoys playing piano and golf.  She is an aspiring oil painter and would like to write children's books.  She would also like to cultivate her potential to be a motivational speaker.  Welcome Joanne!  Sue Dickemper (left), mentor, pictured with Joanne Korba (right).

Charlie Benn (right) is a retired systems engineer; he is also retired from the Army Reserve with 30 years of service as a Sgt. Major.   He  is now teaching computer related courses at Jefferson College.  Between him and his new wife they have 6 kids and 10 grand kids. Charlie says that he is keeping busy and having … Continue reading Meet New Member – Charlie Benn!

Marsha Duvall joined SCTM on June 23, 2010. Nilsa Scott agreed to be her coach. Welcome to the club Marsha.

We welcome Long Chen as our latest member of SCTM. He's a professor at Washington University and wants to speak as much as possible. Laura Zeman will be his mentor.

Why did you join Toastmasters? My boss strong armed me into it. What’s the greatest benefit you’ve received from Toastmasters? Controlling Nervousness. What has been the most difficult or challenging role for you as Toastmaster? Trying to get all members to give manual speeches. Many times we hear a seasoned member give a non manual … Continue reading Howard Brandt

Welcome to Casey Reid for joining SCTM. Steve Flick will be his mentor.

South County Toastmasters would like to welcome their newest member Drew Smith to the club!  Drew joined SCTM on Wednesday, April 7th in order to improve his comfort level with “small talk.”  Drew earned his Masters in Leadership and Public Administration and his Bachelors in Information Technology.  He now works as a Financial Representative for … Continue reading Drew Smith – New Member

South County Toastmasters would like to welcome their newest member Chris Brown to the club!  Chris joined SCTM on Wednesday, March 24th in order to improve his personal comfort when speaking, his delivery skills, and his speech preparation.  Chris earned his B.S. in Public Administration from the University of Missouri - St. Louis and now … Continue reading Chris Brown – New Member

Why did you join Toastmasters? That was over 25 years ago. At that time I knew I needed some help overcoming a fear of public speaking. It was bad enough that I wasn’t sure what to do. I had a boss who recognized my problem (it was pretty evident) and took me aside and told … Continue reading Member Profile – Jack Bettag

Mike Marian is our latest new member. Mike is already a seasoned Toastmaster with a membership also in the Anheuser Busch Toastmaster club. He is married and has two kids. He enjoys jazz, walks and stamp collecting. His business background is in finance and accounting and Mike is a CPA. Mike is now working on … Continue reading New Member – Mike Marian

Why did you join Toastmasters? I agreed to come to Toastmasters in order to help a friend. One of my church friends was having difficulty speaking in front of a group and I suggested Toastmasters.  We attended Speech Craft together and after completing the class joined the group. What’s the greatest benefit you’ve received from … Continue reading Don Clair

Why did you join Toastmasters? In 2004 a small group at Nestle Purina was looking to form a corporate Toastmaster’s club.  Since I’d been a member of the South County Club in the late 90’s, I thought it would be fun to rejoin Toastmasters and an opportunity to help get a new club off the … Continue reading Member Profile – Mary Ann King

We welcomed three new members into the club last Wednesday. From left to right: Petrina Monti - Steve Hamm - Cynthia Grega