On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the members of South County Toastmasters installed new officers to the Executive Committee for the January 2023 βJune 2023 term. The new officers are shown above from left to right: Kathy Denton, Secretary; Patrick Hunt, Vice President of Public Relations; Debbie Young, President; Susan McConnell, Vice President of Membership; Charles … Continue reading South County Toastmasters Installs New Officers for the January 2023 – June 2023 Term
Category: Officers, Roles, and Duties
South County Toastmasters Installs New Officers for July 2022 – December 2022 Term
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, the members of South County Toastmasters installed new officers to the Executive Committee for the July 2022 - December 2022 term. The new officers are shown above from left to right: Jim Salih, Immediate Past President; Bill Collier, Vice President of Public Relations; Tom Krauska, Vice President of Membership; Debbie … Continue reading South County Toastmasters Installs New Officers for July 2022 – December 2022 Term
VP Membership Duties
Name_______________________________________________ Contact Infor________________________________________________________________ Joined__________________________ Mentor____________________________________ Turbobase _______________________ Name Tag _______________________ π Answer all emails /phone calls π Send them club meeting information π Send them Membership Application π Send them Free Book π Call them/talk about their goals π Sign them up for WordPress.com π Send them Ice Breaker Speech. π Send them club roster … Continue reading VP Membership Duties
New Officers – July 7, 2021
New officers for the term July 1 thru December 31, 2021 Pressident: Patrick HuntVP Education: Bill CollierVP Membership: Sandy RollVP Public Relations: Liz DeCampTreasurer: Brent StewartSecretary: Jim SalihSgt-at-Arms: JD PerperOfficer at Large: George Kiser
President Duties
These are tips from past-president George Kiser. Be present at all or nearly all of the meetings. Dress nice; you are the first person any guest or new member sees speak at the meeting.Have the outline for the business meeting and for end of the meeting with you at every meeting.Bring the new member induction outline … Continue reading President Duties
Club Leadership Manual
If you're considering becoming a club leader, here is a manual which describes the duties for each office. Click Here.
Timer Zoom Color Backgrounds
As a timer, one way to notify online speakers of their times is to use Zoom Virtual Backgrounds. You can download the above backgrounds at this link. Here's a good video of the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_8U_mYQKnk As Timer, you may want to remind online speakers to PIN or move your Timer video to the top left … Continue reading Timer Zoom Color Backgrounds
Bell Sounds for Ah Counter
Jim Salih found a bell sound we can all use when we are the Ah Counter. The app is called Bell Sounds and is available on iPhone/Mac and The Google Play store. I've found that it is loudest if you install it on the computer you are using for Zoom. The Hotel Desk Bell is … Continue reading Bell Sounds for Ah Counter
New Officers – January 6, 2021
Officer Duties The new slate of officers were inducted: President: Kat Higashino VP - Education (Monthly Schedule) : Patrick Hunt Secretary: Callie Koehr Treasurer: Prathyush Viswaroopan VP - Membership : Kim Bond VP - Public Relations : Sandy Roll Sergeant at Arms: Keith Page Officer at Large: Jerry Paul Immediate Past President: Jerry Paul
New Club Officers – January 8, 2020
The members of South County Toastmasters installed new officers during the January 8, 2020 meeting. As shown in the photo above: Kathy Denton - VP Education; Susan McConnell - VP Public Relations; Victor Mattison - Secretary; Matt Clark - VP Membership; J.D. Perper - President; Jim Salih - Officer at Large; Patrick Hunt - Treasurer; … Continue reading New Club Officers – January 8, 2020
New Club Officers Jan. 9, 2019
President β Debbie Young VP Education: J.D. Perper VP Membership: Anne Hartupee VP Public Relations: Susan McConnell Secretary: Sandy Roll Officer at Large: Kathy Denton Treasurer: Bill Hurston Sgt. At Arms: George Kiser
Past Presidents
South County Toastmasters Presidents 1975Β Oct β Dec.......................... Howard Brandt 1976Β Jan β Jun............................ Mike Schaeffer 1976Β July β Dec..................................... Earl Ray 1977Β Jan β Jun .......................... Mike Wiejaczka 1977Β Jul β Dec .................................. Don Keller 1978Β Jan β Jun ................................... Kay Ensor 1978Β Jul β Dec ............................... Diane Reeve 1979Β Jan β Jun............................. Tony … Continue reading Past Presidents
New Club Officers Installed 1/3/2018
Officer at Large β Kathy Denton, Sargeant at Arms β Susan McConnell, Treasurer β Rich Puskarich, Secretary β Sean Sheehan, Vice-President Membership β Geoff King, Vice-President Education β Debbie Young, President β Rob VanWinkle and thank you toΒ Parshu Anantharam, Division A Director of District 8 for performing the installation. Vice-President Public Relations β Jim … Continue reading New Club Officers Installed 1/3/2018
New Club Officers Installed 6/28/2017
Please welcome South County Toastmasters' newest officers. From left to right: Tim Sullivan; VP of Membership, Phil Gawlak; VP Public Relations, Sarah Pitkin; Secretary, Geoff King; Sergeant at Arms, Kate Schafroth; Officer at Large and Kathy Denton; President. James Childress - Standing Division A Director, performed the installation. Not pictured: Victor Mattison; VP of Education … Continue reading New Club Officers Installed 6/28/2017
New Club Officers
New officers for South County Toastmasters were inducted at the last club meeting on January 4, 2016. Pictured from left to right are Adam Kutell - President, Susan McConnell - VP Education, Gary Brown - VP Membership, Sarah Pitkin - VP Public Relations, Victor Mattison - Secretary, Tom Terrific - Treasurer. Not pictured are Sera … Continue reading New Club Officers
New Officers Inducted – July 6, 2016
Congratulations to the new South County Toastmasters officers inducted at the July 6, 2016 meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Dave Domian - VP Public Relations, Jeff Jeffers - Officer at Large, Rich Puscharich - Sgt. at Arms, Dean Bone - President. Susan McConnell - Secretary, Tim Sullivan - VP Education, Tom Terrific - … Continue reading New Officers Inducted – July 6, 2016
Vice-President of Public Relations
One of the luxuries that we have in our particular club is that we don't have to go out and recruit new members - they come to us. We usually run between 40 and 50 members and don't have any trouble acquiring new members. The VP-PR should become an Editor on our website so that … Continue reading Vice-President of Public Relations
Treasurer Duties
New Member Signup List Your main goal is to add new members within 24 to 48 hours.If you can't make a meeting, have someone take your place. I prefer someone who lives close to me so they can drop off the check and paper work. They could also mail you the check and application. Another … Continue reading Treasurer Duties
990-N tax form
Here is information I received from my Treasurer training and also a letter from Toastmasters Int. "Our web feedback team mentioned to me that you needed some assistance with the 990n. Are you looking for information about how to file? If so please be aware that Toastmasters International files the federal 990n on behalf of all … Continue reading 990-N tax form
New Officers Installed – January 6, 2016
New South County Toastmaster officers were installed on January 6, 2016. Pictured from left to right are: Jim Bubash - Officer at Large, Robert Osborn - Secretary, Jen Wilbers - Treasurer, Jerry Paul - VP Public Relations, Dean Bone - VP of Membership, Susan McConnell - President, and Adam Jackson - VP of Education. Not … Continue reading New Officers Installed – January 6, 2016
Induction of New Members
Script for Inducting New Members Note: Inductions are handled under the New Business section of the Business Meeting. Make sure the Inductee has read and completed the Toastmasters Membership Application, including the Toastmasters Promise. Make sure the dues are paid. Make sure the Inductee has completed the Applicant Data Sheet. Participating Officers: President, VP Membership, … Continue reading Induction of New Members
New Officers Elected July 2015
(From left to right) Dick Shields (Treasurer) Caleb Harley (Sgt. At Arms) Carl Hendrickson (Officer at Large) Jerry Paul (Secretary) Rob VanWinkle (Area Governor) Dave Domain (President) Dean Bone (VP of Public Relations) Vamsi Jammalamadaka (VP of Education) Not pictured: Susan McConnell (VP of Membership)
New officers for the January β June 2015 term
On January 7th, 2015 South County Toastmasters inducted their clubβs new officers. Pictured, from left, are: Sergeant at Arms β Tim Budd Secretary β Lauren Ritter VP of Public Relations β Vamsi Jammalamadaka VP of Membership β Susan McConnell VP of Education β Dean Bone President β Jim Bubash. Not pictured are Dick Shields β Treasurer, Dave … Continue reading New officers for the January β June 2015 term
Election Procedures
There are two ways we have done this in the past - the short way and the long way. You will obviously need to change the names of the participants and elected officials. Since the Bylaws mandate a Secret Ballot, you will first have to remove that requirement for all un-contested positions. NOMINATION PROCEDURE Short … Continue reading Election Procedures
Timer Duties
They should have copies of the above form in the white plastic case.You can also print the Time Keepers Sheet from the SCTMdocs Drive. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Timer Tips One of the main things is to make sure that Tabletopics doesn't last too long. They should be done by 6:40 p.m. or twenty minutes at the max.I … Continue reading Timer Duties
New officers for the July – December 2014 term
The South County Toastmasters recently installed new officers. Pictured, from left, are: Sergeant at Arms - Jack Carter,Treasurer β Susan McConnell, Secretary - Robert Osborn II, VP of Public Relations - James Bubash, VP of Membership - Carol Lindwedel, VP of Education - Brent Stewart, President - Steve Winheim and Area Governor - Rob Van Winkle. Not pictured is Officer at Large - … Continue reading New officers for the July – December 2014 term
Parliamentary Procedure – Robert’s Rules
Below are the videos of the presentations done by Tom Terrific and Carl Hendrickson. Tom still has copies of the "Chart of Motions"if you need one.
Susan McConnell – New Treasurer
With Sudi moving to New York, Susan has volunteered to replace him as club treasurer. She was voted in at the May 21st meeting and inducted by Tom Terrific.
New Treasurer – Sudi Gopinath
At our last meeting Sudi Gopinath was inducted into the office of Treasurer by past-president Carl Hendrickson.
New Officer Installation
New officers were installed on January 15th, 2014 by Lora Mather DTM, The District Governor of District 8 Toastmasters. (far right) From left to right, the new officers are: President - Matt Ramshaw VP Education - Jerry Paul VP Membership - Carol Lindwedel VP Public Relations - Jeff Hall Secretary - Steve Bettag Sgt. at Arms … Continue reading New Officer Installation
Officer Election Script
This the script that our Parliamentarian Carl H. has put together for the election of officers. Notes from Carl: First, it is recommended that officers be elected in descending order, from President on down. Gina and I did not do this because of the contest for President and which required a secret ballot. In the … Continue reading Officer Election Script
Jeff Hall – New VP of Public Relations
Congratulations to Jeff for volunteering and being being accepted as our new VP of Public Relations.
President’s Meeting Script
Presidential Script Check to see if the Secretary is in attendance - do we need a replacement? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you ______________________________ fellow TMβs and guests. Our Invocation and pledge of allegiance will be led by:________________________________________ 30 second monologue. (Express humor, a story, enthusiasm - start the meeting off on the right tone.) Iβd like to … Continue reading President’s Meeting Script
Officer Induction – 06/26/2013
Suzanne Lee, our new Area 4 Governor, did a fine job of installing South County Toastmasters' new slate of officers. From left to right: Matt Ramshaw - Treasurer; Carl Hendrickson - Officer at Large; Carmen Wilkinson - VP of Public Relations; Suzanne Lee - Area 4 Governor; Gina Willard - President; Shreya Gopal - Secretary; Jim Bubash - Sargent of … Continue reading Officer Induction – 06/26/2013
New Officers Elected
On January 9, 2013 South County Toastmasters inducted their club's new officers. Back row, from left: President Jerry Paul, Officer-at-Large Carl Hendrickson, Secretary Rob VanWinkle, VP Membership Matt Ramshaw; Front row, from left: Sergeant-at-Arms Petrina Monti, VP Public Relations Traci Cahill, Treasurer Kelly Bottini, and VP Education Adam Kutell.
Secretary Duties – How To
If you are filling in as Secretary, here's a How-To for the meeting. Use a Text-Editor like Notepad. Don't use Microsoft Word. You can find Notepad under Accessories in Windows. All we need is plain text - not fancy formatting. Bring the Meeting Minutes Form with you to the meeting and just fill-in the blanks … Continue reading Secretary Duties – How To
Club Officer Training – June 23rd.
June 23rd - 8 am to 12:30 pm Directions: Washington University School of Medicine Campus Farrell Learning & Teaching Center 520 South Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110
New Officers 2012
January 3, 2012 New Officers Installed in South County Toastmasters - Pictured from Left to Right are the following: Kelly Bottini - Treasurer, Adam Kutell - Officer at Large, Joanne Korba - Secretary, Michael Beckman - VP of Public Relations, Petrina Monti - President, Jerry Paul - Seargent at Arms, Bill McNabb - VP of Education, Steve Bettag - VP of Membership
New Officers Elected July 6, 2011
Past President Kevin Wilson passing the gavel to Kathy Denton, the new incoming President. Also pictured are: Brent Stewart, Treasurer; Steve Bettag, Secretary; Alita Quires, Vice President of Public Relations,Petrina Monti, Sgt At Arms. Missing are: Nilsa Scott, VP of Education and Judy Sowers, VP of Membership, Max Kaiser, Officer at Large.
How to Fill out the Toastmaster Membership Application
How to Fill out the Toastmaster Membership Application Every member, not just club officers, should be aware of how to fill out the Toastmaster application. Everyone should know how to add new members to your club by knowing how to process new member applications. Use only one method of submission β mail, fax or online … Continue reading How to Fill out the Toastmaster Membership Application
Meeting Minutes Form
Below is a "Meeting Minutes" form for anyone to use in case you are asked to fill-in for the secretary. I would suggest that you bring a recorder for the business meeting as it can get complicated. Another suggestion is to have people who make announcements or motions to email you a copy of what … Continue reading Meeting Minutes Form
Treasurer – Best Practices
New Member Signup List Collect dues and application sheet. Add the new member to Turbobase.com Sign them up on the Toastmasters Int. website. Deposit Dues in USBank account Here is how to add a new member to Turbobase.com Watch the Turbobase video just to become familiar in general with Turbobase. https://southcountytoastmasters.wordpress.com/2013/09/05/turbobase-instruction/ Specifically - how to … Continue reading Treasurer – Best Practices
Officers – January 2011
South County Toastmasterβs Officers January 2011 Don Clair - Officer at Large; Charles Benn - Seargent at Arms; Petrina Monti - Treasurer; Kathy Denton - VP of Public Relations; Kevin Wilson - President; Mike Marion - VP of Education; Diane Fawcett - VP of Membership; Laura Zemann - Secretary
How the Pro’s Setup a Room
Here's how Laura Stack, a CSP professional speaker, sets up her room for her speaking gigs. (click here) Unfortunately she calls the lectern a podium - I guess she's never talked to Howard.
Monthly Scheduling by the VP of Education
Monthly_Scheduling Document(click here to download) Send out a notice two weeks ahead of time asking members to contact you if they have a scheduling problem for the coming month. The sheet above is the one I suggest that the VP of Education use to schedule people in the club.Every person gets their own page in … Continue reading Monthly Scheduling by the VP of Education
New Officers Installed – July 2010
From Left to Right Treasurer Joseph Archambault VP PR Laura Zemann VP Membership Diane Fawcett VPE Barbara Sapienzia President Kevin Reichardt Secretary Petrina Monti Not Pictured: Sgt At Arms Paul Ferguson Officer at Large Michael Marian
Officer Search Committee – June 2010
Here are the recommendations of the Officer Search Committee. If you're interested in any of the offices, you may be nominated from the floor when elections are held. President Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Kevin Reichardt VPEΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Barbara Sapienzia VP Membership Diane Fawcett VP PRΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Laura Zemann SecretaryΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Petrina Monti TreasurerΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Joseph Archambault Sgt At ArmsΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Paul Ferguson Officer at … Continue reading Officer Search Committee – June 2010
When You’re the Toastmaster
Before the Meeting The Toastmaster job is usually reserved for members who have done all the other meeting roles. The VP of Education should only assign members who are qualified and ready for this position. As soon as you find out that you are assigned the job of Toastmaster, put it in your calendar so … Continue reading When You’re the Toastmaster
Press Release Database
If you're in charge of putting out a press release for the club, it's always a bit daunting as to where you find contact information for the different newspapers, radio and TV. One easy way is to search the St. Louis County Website. Here's how to do it: - http://www.slcl.org - Reference - Selected Internet … Continue reading Press Release Database
New Officers – January 2010
South County Toastmasters Past President Rich Ullrich passes gavel to newly installed President, Alan Kirby. (foreground left to right) Other Officers also installed to serve through June 2010, as pictured (left to right): Joe Archambault, Sergeant at Arms; Erin Gissel, Vice President of Membership; Kevin Wilson, Officer at Large; Kevin Reichardt, Vice President Education; Adam … Continue reading New Officers – January 2010