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Meeting Minutes 5/1/124

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Quality Meetings Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. (Announced by Debbie Young) The Club is looking for officers for the next term. We are also looking for 2 members for the nominating committee who are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 5/1/124

Meeting Minutes 4/24/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Quality Meetings Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. The Club is looking for officers for next term. If you are interested, please let Adam or another officer know. The Club is also looking for 2 non-officers to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 4/24/24

Congratulations Club #1957 on Receiving President’s Distinguished Award

Our club was the first in District 8 to attain the President's Distinguished status for the 2023/2024 year! We are grateful to our hard-working officers and all of our new members for continuing to help our club grow, evolve, and help more people become better leaders and public speakers. South County Toastmasters is dedicated to … Continue reading Congratulations Club #1957 on Receiving President’s Distinguished Award

Meeting Minutes 4/17/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Secrets Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:33 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report VPE: Debbie Young. No report VPM: Ashley Spraggs. No report. VPPR: Julie Zeitler.  No report. Treasurer:  Jim Salih. No report Sergeant-at-Arms: Susan McConnell. No report Secretary: Patrick Hunt. No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 4/17/24

Meeting Minutes 4/10/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Leadership Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report VPE: Debbie Young. No report VPM: Ashley Spraggs. No report. VPPR: Julie Zeitler.  No report. Treasurer:  Jim Salih. No report Sergeant-at-Arms: Susan McConnell. No report Secretary: Patrick Hunt. No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 4/10/24

Meeting Minutes 4/3/2024

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Easter Madness Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report VPE: Debbie Young. No report VPM: Ashley Spraggs. No report. VPPR: Julie Zeitler.  No report. Treasurer:  Jim Salih. No report Sergeant-at-Arms: Susan McConnell. No report Secretary: Patrick Hunt. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 4/3/2024

Meeting Minutes 3/27/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Stories and Music Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. A standard review of club finances is required. Adam is seeking volunteers for this role. Feel free to email Adam. VPE: Debbie Young. No report VPM: Ashley … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 3/27/24

Meeting Minutes 3/20/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: March Madness Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report.   VPE: Debbie Young. Received in the mail our President's Distinguished Ribbon for the previous year. Presented 2nd Place Table Topics Award to George Kiser for SCTM's … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 3/20/24

Meeting Minutes 3/13/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Personal Challenge Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:34 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report.   VPE: Debbie Young. No Report. VPM: Ashley Spraggs. No report. VPPR: Julie Zeitler.  No report. Treasurer:  Jim Salih. 20 renewals collected so far. March 27th … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 3/13/24

Meeting Minutes 3/6/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: National Oreo Cookie Day Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox, presented by Debbie Young. No report. VPE: Debbie Young. In the processing of setting up the new link to view the schedule. VPM: Ashley Spraggs. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 3/6/24

South County Toastmasters well represented at Area 4 International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest.

On February 17, 2024, J.D. Perper and Patrick Hunt represented South County Toastmasters in the Area 4 International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest. On March 6, 2024 District 8 Area Director, Sarah Dahm, presented awards to J.D. Perper and Patrick Hunt for taking second place. Shown above from left to right: Patrick Hunt, Sarah … Continue reading South County Toastmasters well represented at Area 4 International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest.

Meeting Minutes 2/28/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Set a Good Example Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox, presented by Debbie Young. No report. VPE: Debbie Young. Two education awards: Julie Zeitler for both levels 2 and 3. The March schedule has been … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 2/28/24

Meeting Minutes 2/21/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Volunteerism Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox, presented by Debbie Young. Area contest was held last saturday. JD and Patrick Hunt went on to the Area, with each taking second place in International Speech and Table … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 2/21/24

Meeting Minutes 2/14/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Patience Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report. VPE: Debbie Young. Education award for Kathy Denton. Kathy has completed Level 2 of Motivational Strategies. This Saturday 2/17/24 JD and Patrick Hunt are . Debbie will … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 2/14/24

Meeting Minutes 1/7/2024

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Words of Wisdom Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. Please notify Adam if you are interested in serving as a judge for the Area Contest on 2/17/24. VPE: Debbie Young. No report. VPM: Ashley Spraggs. No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 1/7/2024

Meeting Minutes 1/31/2024

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: None Meeting Location:  Zoom Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: Excluded due to status as a special meeting. Business Meeting Adjourned: Not Applicable ********************************************************************* Typical roles have been suspended due to status as a Club Contest. Brent Stewart served as Contest Master, Jim Salih served … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 1/31/2024

International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest, Club Level

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, South County Toastmasters hosted an International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest.   Club members were entertained by the stories shared by the contest participants.  The winners shown above from left to right: Patrick Hunt (Table Topics Contest, First Place, International Speech Contest, 2nd Place); J.D. Perper (International Speech Contest, First … Continue reading International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest, Club Level

Meeting Minutes 1/24/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Words of Wisdom Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President:  Adam Fox. (Report presented by Debbie Young on behalf of Adam Fox.) The speech contest shall be held over Zoom on 1/31/24. The format is different from a regular meeting, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 1/24/24

Meeting Minutes 1/17/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Books or Movies Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President:  Adam Fox.  No report. VPE: Debbie Young. Reminder that Speech Contest is at the end of the month on 1/31/24. It is online only. Openings for contestants still open. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 1/17/24

Meeting Minutes 1/10/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Binges Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President:  Adam Fox.  Announced by way of Debbie Young. Training is still available at the following dates, January 27th, February 9th, and February 12th. Club is at 9/10 distinguished club points. The Club … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 1/10/24

Meeting Minutes 1/3/24

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Volunteerism Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison -Speech Contest is slated for 1/31/24.  -Treasurer report has been emailed -TLI make up is 1/7/24 -Sylvia Awondatu is transferring to SCTM -Induction performed by Area Director Sara Dahm. The new slate … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 1/3/24

South County Toastmasters Installs New Officers for the January 2024 – June 2024 Term.

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 the members of South County Toastmasters installed new officers to the Executive Committee for the January 2024 - June 2024 term. The new officers are: Adam Fox, President; Debbie Young, Vice President of Education; Julie Zeitler, Vice President of Public Relations; Ashley Spraggs, Vice President of Membership; Patrick Hunt, Secretary; … Continue reading South County Toastmasters Installs New Officers for the January 2024 – June 2024 Term.

Meeting Minutes 12/13/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: The year in review Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison Victor Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meeting have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 12/13/23

Meeting Minutes 12/6/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Christmas Gifts Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison Officer Reports: President:  Victor Mattison.  TLI to be held 12/9/23 at Washington University. Christmas party to be held 12/20/23. VPE: Debbie Young. No report. VPM: Adam Fox. No report. VPPR: Melissa Baldwin.  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 12/6/23

Meeting Minutes 11/29/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Christmas Gifts Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison Victor Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meeting have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 11/29/23

Meeting Minutes 11/15/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Thanksgiving Weekend Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison Victor Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meeting have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 11/15/23

Meeting Minutes 11/8/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Life Turning Points Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison Victor Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meeting have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 11/8/23

Meeting Minutes 11/1/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: City, Suburban or Country living? Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison Victor Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meeting have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 11/1/23

Meeting Minutes 10/25/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Retrain Your Brain! Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Debbie Young informed us that the minutes of two meetings ago have been posted. She asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 10/25/23

Meeting Minutes for 10/11/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Autumn Sentiments Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 10/11/23

Meeting Minutes for 10/4/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Pumpkin Spice Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 10/4/23

Meeting Minutes for 9/27/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  What is the best thing you did this summer? Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 9/27/23

Meeting Minutes for 9/20/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Fall Fun Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 9/20/23

Meeting Minutes for 9/13/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  22nd Anniversary - 9/11 Meeting Location:  Zoom Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 9/13/23

Meeting Minutes for 9/6/2023

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Family Reunions Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:31 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  None reported. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 9/6/2023

Meeting Minutes for 8/30/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Gameshow Night Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:31 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  Correction to Melissa Baldwin Hunt entry. Otherwise, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 8/30/23

Meeting Minutes for 8/23/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  No Theme Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:33 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  The minutes were approved as posted. Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 8/23/23

Meeting Minutes for 8/16/2023

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Music Meeting Location:  Zoom Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: President: Vic Mattison.  No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 8/16/2023

Meeting Minutes for 8/9/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Virtual Meeting Location:  Zoom Call to Order: 6:32 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: President: Vic Mattison.  No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 8/9/23

Meeting Minutes for 7/26/23

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Retirement Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Vic Mattison President Vic Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes for 7/26/23

Meeting Minutes 7/19/2023

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme:  Lazy Days of Summer Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Victor Mattison President Victor Mattison informed us that the minutes of the last meetings have been posted. He asked if there were any corrections or additions.  The minutes were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes 7/19/2023