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South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro (3) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih- Jim has sent the Google form for January roles, so tonight will be the last day for those who haven't … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 17, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro, Steve Winheim, Gabrielle Derouen (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih- Jim is going to send an email about the different sites for Toastmaster resources (toastmasters.org, District … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 10, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro (3) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart- We received a copy of the report from Jim Zboran (Div A Director) to Toastmasters International. Everything far exceeded expectations, with a couple of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 03, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Jim Zboran (Div A Director), Fernando Satake, Mason Fries, Allysa Fries, Matthew Jethro (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-TLI this weekend at the SWIC campus in Granite City, IL. Members are welcome to attend the mini … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 19, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Matthew Jethro, Dan Kelemen, Kayla Anderson, Brendan Flynn, Sara (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: Nicholas Murphy-No Report Sergeant-at-Arms: Brian Scarpace-No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Cyriac Manjaly, Allysa Fries, Mason Fries. (3) Minutes: Pending Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: Nicholas Murphy-No Report Sergeant-at-Arms: Brian Scarpace-No Report Secretary: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 29, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Lara Romano, Cristian Villas Boas, Matthew Jethro, Allysa Fries, Mason Fries. (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-November schedule is out. We'll only have two meetings: Nov 12th and Nov 19th. Try to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 22, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Rebeca Zuninga Castillo (1) Minutes: Pending Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-Halloween Open House is on October 29th.  Invite a guest, you may bring a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 15, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Tom Braun, Rebeca Zuninga Castillo, Cindy, Sam. (4) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-The updated schedule was shared. Members should inform the VPE if their latest Google Form submission is a “correction” to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 8, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Susan McConnel, Steve Winheim, John Keath, Arvin Elangovan, Dan Corsar, Rebeca Zuninga Castillo, Mercedes Aquirrez, Matthew Jethro, Camila Parisotto. (9) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks -No Report VPPR: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 1, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Allysa Fries, Mason Fries, Matthew Jethro, Debbie Puskarich, Tom Braun, Mike Marion, Mark Schroepfen. (7) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart- An executive board meeting will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. for a status update. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 24, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Cristian Wieczorek Villas Boas, Lara Saad Romano, Fernando Satake, Camila Parisotto, Tom Braun, Allison Puskarich. (6) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks-No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: Nicholas … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 17, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Imoleayo Olorunyolemi, Susan Gobbo, Camilla Parisotto, Lara Romano, Matthew Jethro. (5) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih - The VPE awarded a certificate to Julie Zeitler for completing Motivational Strategies Level 2. Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Connie Wetmore. (1) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih - Members were reminded that if they are unable to attend a scheduled meeting, it is more effective to directly contact two or three … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 03, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Matthew Jethro, Herb Villaflores. (2) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih- September schedules have been sent, but filling speaking slots is challenging since many members are taking time off, leaving about 22 active … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 27, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Jessica Marlow, Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries. (3) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih - Certificates of completion were awarded to Robert VanWinkle (Innovative Planning Level 3), Debbie Young (Motivational Strategies Levels 4 & … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 20, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Online (Zoom) Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: - (0) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-Brent attended the District 8 Awards Luncheon on Saturday, where our club was recognized as a President’s Distinguished Club. Patti Howard brought us ice cream to celebrate, and Brent thanked her, noting … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 13, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Rich Putnick, Alex Puskarich, Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries, Matthew Jethro, one guest (name withheld by request). (6) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart- 1. The 50th Anniversary Committee proposed holding a banquet, continuing a tradition for major … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 6, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:40 p.m. Guests: Patti Howard (District 8 Director), Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries, Reagan Mattison, Aaron Ly, Ruby Parks, Matthew Jethro. Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks-No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-No Report Treasurer: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 30, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Nancy Winston, Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries, Reagan Mattison. Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart-No Report VPE: Jim Salih-No Report VPM: Vicky Kolaks-No Report VPPR: Debbie Young-Debbie sent out invitations to all club members for the upcoming combined … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 23, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Elissa Fries, Matthew Jethro. Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart: Brent designates the current District 8 Director (Patti Howard, DTM) as the club's proxy holder to cast the club’s votes for the Toastmasters International Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 16, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Online (Zoom) Call to Order:  6:35 p.m. Guests: - Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Brent Stewart: Brent Steward outlined the club's goals for the term as follows: Achieve a membership of 50 members. Attain the Smedley Distinguished Club status. Maintain and continue to improve high-quality club meetings. Plan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025

South County Toastmasters Club 1957  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Matthew Jethro, Jim Zboran (Div A Director) Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Erin Kutell-No Report VPE: Debbie Young:  Debbie thanked the previous officers for serving, and next week (July 9th, 2025) is an online-only meeting. VPM: JD Perper-No Report … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025

South County Meeting Minutes June 25, 2025  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Erin Kutell VPE: Debbie Young:   VPM: JD Perper VPPR: Haley Spencer Treasurer: Jim Salih: Informs incoming officers of TLI officer training. Sergeant-at-Arms: Vicky Kolaks Secretary: Julie Zeitler … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 25, 2025

South County Meeting Minutes June 18, 2025  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Mason Fries, Alyssa Fries, Nick Ollenberger Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Erin Kutell VPE: Debbie Young:  Presents Adam Kutell with the Level 3 of Leadership Development completion certificate.  VPM: JD Perper VPPR: Haley Spencer Treasurer: Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 18, 2025

South County Meeting Minutes June 11, 2025  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests:  Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President: Erin Kutell VPE:  Debbie Young: Presents Steve Burchett  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih: Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Julie Zeitler Unfinished Business:  None  Committee Reports: Debbie announces the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 11, 2025

South County Meeting Minutes June 4, 2025  Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Nolan Sharkey, Rob Zeitler Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell- Reminds the club that the June 11th meeting will be ONLINE ONLY due to a Sunset Hills Community Center event.  VPE:  Debbie Young: Presents Steve … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 4th, 2025

Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests:   Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell- The club votes unanimously for new member, Jessica Thompson. President Erin Kutell inducts new member and assigns a mentor.  VPE:  Debbie Young: The club needs officers for the next term July 1-Dec 31. Contact any current … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 28, 2025 

Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Jessica Thompson, Walter Felicerta, Amy Powell   Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell- The club votes unanimously for new members. President Erin Kutell inducts new members and assigns mentors. Welcome Holly Robinson, Driss Majdoub and Walter Felicerta!  VPE:  Debbie Young: The club needs … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 21, 2025 

South County Toastmasters Meeting Location: Special ZOOM only meeting! Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Holly and Driss Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell   VPE:  Debbie Young: Presided Meeting in Pres. Erin Kutell’s absence. Debbie presents Mike Boles with Level 2 Certification of Motivational Strategies.  The club needs officers for the next term July … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 14, 2025 

Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Holly Robinson, Jessica Thompson, Michael Ellis, Matthew Jethro Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell     VPE:  Debbie Young:  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih:  Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Julie Zeitler Unfinished Business:  None  Committee Reports: Jim Salih invites all members … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 7, 2025

South County Meeting April 30, 2025  Special 5th Meeting Speechathon Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests:  Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell     VPE:  Debbie Young:  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih:  Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Julie Zeitler Unfinished Business:  None *NO BUSINESS MEETING THIS WEEK* … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 30, 2025

South County Meeting April 23, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Matthew Jethro and Litta Mann Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell     VPE:  Debbie Young:  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih:  Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Julie Zeitler Unfinished Business:  None Committee Reports: Jim Salih … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 23, 2025

South County Meeting April 16, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Guests: Jessica and Landon  Minutes: Posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell     VPE:  Debbie Young:  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih:  Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Julie Zeitler Unfinished Business:  None Committee Reports: Jim Salih invites all … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 16, 2025

South County Meeting April 9, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Debbie Young in President Erin Kutell’s absence Guests: Bandar Aldhahri, Matthew Jethro  Minutes: Edited and posted Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell     VPE:  Debbie Young: Presents Rich Puscarich Level 1 of Presentation Mastery certificate. She also announces … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 9, 2025

South County Meeting April 2, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Bandar Aldhahri Minutes:  *Corrections to minutes Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:     VPE:  Debbie Young: VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih: Financial report has been emailed to all members. Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 2, 2025

South County Meeting March 26, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests:  Minutes:  They have been sent out, and there are no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:  Club Dues cover April 1st-Oct.1st. $91.00. Email from Jim Salih has payment information for members. Reminder emails … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 26, 2025

South County Toastmasters Meeting March 19th, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Collin Fries Minutes:  Have been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:  VPE:  Debbie Young: Presents Jim Salih with his Presentation Mastery Certificate.  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 19, 2025

South County Toastmasters Meeting March 12th, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Collin Fries, Matthew Jethro Minutes:  Have been sent out and there are no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:  VPE:  Debbie Young:  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih: Club … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 12, 2025