Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 1/23/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young- No corrections to last week’s meeting minutes. Approved as submitted. Treasurer – Bill Hurston – Membership dues are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 23, 2019
News
Congratulation to Sean Sheehan – Competent Communicator Award
On January 9, 2019, Sean Sheehan was presented with the Competent Communicator Award. Congratulations on achieving this goal. This award was presented to Sean by Debbie Young, President, as shown in the photo below.
Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity – Tom, Rob and Adam
South County Toastmasters presented Longevity Awards to the following members: Tom (Krauska) Terrific (36 years); Rob VanWinkle DTM (22 years); and Adam Kutell DTM (13 years). Thank you for your dedicated service to our club.
Meeting Minutes January 16, 2019 updated
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 1/16/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Welcoming Change Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young - President Officer Reports: President – Debbie Young- No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. President – … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 16, 2019 updated
Meeting Minutes January 16, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 1/16/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Welcoming Change Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young - President Officer Reports: President – Debbie Young- No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. President – … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 16, 2019
New Club Officers Jan. 9, 2019
President – 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
Importance of Table Topics
Toastmasters Longevity Awards List
Shown below is a list of Toastmasters service by members of South County Toastmasters. Congratulations to all members and thank you for your contributions to the success of South County Toastmasters! longevity awards list - updated
Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity and Service – 1 year
On January 9, 2019, Mary K. Spencer was recognized for Chairing the Youth Leadership Program during the fall season and for her 1 year service to Toastmasters. Thank you Mary K. for your dedication. This award was presented to Mary K. by Kathy Denton, as shown in the photo below.
Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity – 7 Years
At the meeting on January 9, 2019, Jerry Paul was presented with a Longevity Award for his 7 years of service to Toastmasters. Thank you Jerry for your dedicated service. The award was presented to Jerry by Kathy Denton, as shown in the photo below.
Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity – 38 years
On January 9, 2019, Carl Hendrickson was presented with a Longevity Award for his 38 years of service to Toastmasters. Thank you Carl for your dedication. This award was presented to Carl by Kathy Denton, as shown in the photo below.
Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity – 55 years
On January 9, 2019 Howard Brandt, the founder of South County Toastmasters, was presented with a Longevity Award for 55 years of service to Toastmasters. Thank you Howard for your dedicated service. This award was presented to Howard by Kathy Denton, as shown in the photo below.
Welcome New Member – Mike McCarty
The members of South County Toastmasters inducted Mike McCarty into the club during the January 9, 2019 meeting. We are glad to welcome Mike as our newest member!! Shown in the photo below: George Kiser (mentor) and Mike McCarty.
Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: January 9, 2019 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Goal Setting Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent Stewart, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019
Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity – 15 and 25 Years
Longevity awards for membership and offices served in Toastmasters were presented to Kathy Denton and Steve Winheim during the Christmas Party on December 19, 2018. Special thanks to Kathy Denton for: originating the idea of Longevity Awards; researching information on each active member; and drafting and printing the awards. Thank you for your dedication to … Continue reading Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity – 15 and 25 Years
Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity
Longevity awards for membership and offices served in Toastmasters were presented to members during the December Christmas party and during the January 9, 2019 meeting. Special recognition was given to the club founder, Howard Brandt, who started the club in 1975. Shown below from left to right: Sean Sheehan (1 year); Jim Salih (17 years); … Continue reading Recognition of Toastmasters Longevity
Magic and Public Speaking
In the video below, Brian Brushwood talks about Performance Anxiety in magic and what the magician can do to calm his/her nerves. It turns out that these are the same type of skills that many speakers need when presenting in front of a crowd. Brian talks about giving the cards to an audience member. You … Continue reading Magic and Public Speaking
Brandon Bennett Completes Youth Leadership Program
The members of South County Toastmasters sponsored an 8 week Youth Leadership program for students up to the age of 18. Brandon Bennett gave a speech at the December 12, 2018 meeting and received his Certificate of Completion of the Youth Leadership Program. The members also voted for Brandon as the "Most Improved" for the … Continue reading Brandon Bennett Completes Youth Leadership Program
Congratulations to Jim Bubash, Advanced Communicator Silver Award
Congratulations to Jim Bubash for completing the requirements to earn the Advanced Communicator Silver Award. He is shown below with Vice President of Education, Debbie Young.
Congratulations to Debbie Young, Pathways Award
Congratulations to Debbie Young for achieving the Pathways Level 1 Dynamic Leadership Award. She is shown below with Club President, Brent Stewart.
Welcome New Member Zach Smelcer
The members of South County Toastmasters inducted Zach Smelcer as a new club member at the December 12, 2018 meeting. He is shown below with his mentor, Jerry Paul. We are glad Zach decided to join our club!
Welcome New Member Alex Wegmann
The members of South County Toastmasters inducted Alex Wegmann as a new member on December 5, 2018. His mentor is Jim Salih. We are happy to welcome Alex to the club!!
Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 12/12/18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Christmas Memories Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent Stewart, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. President – A … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018
A Toastmaster Christmas
by Mary K Spencer Twas the night before Christmas at the Toastmaster Club, No members were present, they were all at the Pub. The stockings were hung by the lecturn with care. No goodies inside because no one was there. At the tavern, the Toastmasters posed with their beers, Shouting their toasts full of holiday … Continue reading A Toastmaster Christmas
Meeting Minutes December 5, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: December 5, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. Committee Reports: Anne Hartupee … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 5, 2018
Holiday Schedule
Dec. 19 - Holiday Party - 6 p.m. Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Rd, 63123.Dec. 26 - No MeetingJan. 2 - No Meeting Jan 9 - Back to regular schedule
SCTM Email Best Practices
by Bill Collier 12/3/2018 Even though Toastmasters is largely focused on the spoken word, email is a very important communication tool for our club. As a member of our club, you accept all the responsibilities that go along with it including good, clear, timely email communications. All of the same basic guidelines for business email … Continue reading SCTM Email Best Practices
Meeting Minutes November 28, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 11-28-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - No corrections to the meeting minutes from 11-14-18. Approved as submitted. Committee Reports: Kathy Denton – The nominating … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 28, 2018
Youth Leadership Graduation
The members of South County Toastmasters sponsored an 8 week Youth Leadership program for students up to the age of 18. Graduation was held on November 14, 2018. Shown below in row one: Alex Puskarich; Allison Puskarich; Lexie Collier; Jessie Jiang; and Ethan Jiang. Program leaders in row two: Mary K. Spencer and Jim Salih. … Continue reading Youth Leadership Graduation
Welcome New Members Krista and Sarah
Welcome Krista Butler and Sarah Xu to South County Toastmasters. Shown below with their mentors Carl Hendrickson and Steve Winheim.
Meeting Minutes November 14, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 11-14-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President *Modified meeting roles and agenda due to Youth Leadership graduation and the number of speakers. Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 14, 2018
Invocation by Sandy Roll
As we celebrate this season of Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the blessings of family, friendship, love and nourishment. Nourishment of the body and of mind. We especially want to say Thank You for this special day, and for all the students who are assembled here…. those of Youth Leadership and of Toastmasters. May each … Continue reading Invocation by Sandy Roll
Meeting Minutes November 7, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 11-7-2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: How Has Toastmasters Helped Me Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 7, 2018
Congratulations to Bill
Congratulations to Bill Hurston on earning the Pathways Level One Award in the Innovative Planning Path.
Meeting Minutes October 24, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: October 24, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Halloween Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, Vice-President of Education (VPE) Officer Reports: VPE – Debbie Young - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 24, 2018
Congratulations to Mary K, Tom and Jim!!
Three members have earned awards for their accomplishments. Mary K Spencer, Competent Leader Award; Tom (Terrific) Krauska, Level 1 Pathways; Jim Salih, Competent Communicator.
Welcome New Member John Keath
Welcome new member John Keath to South County Toastmasters. His mentor is Brent Stewart.
Audio for Your Video
If you want good audio in your video, the rule is the closer the better. If you double the distance between the speaker and the recorder, then the audio will only be 1/4 the volume. What brought this to mind is that we have visited this same problem many years ago in the same room. … Continue reading Audio for Your Video
Meeting Minutes October 17, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 10-17-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart – Minutes approved as corrected. President – Brent Stewart – The Sergeant at Arms position is still open. President – … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 17, 2018
Meeting Minutes October 11, 2018 updated
Revised Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 10/11/18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - Meeting minutes approved as corrected. Vice President , Education - Debbie Young – Made a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 11, 2018 updated
Meeting Minutes October 11, 2018
Revised Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 10/10/18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - Meeting minutes approved as corrected. Vice President , Education - Debbie Young – Made a motion to cancel … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 11, 2018
Welcome New Members Donna and Casey
Welcome new members Donna Jordan (mentor Jim Bubash) and Casey Hoffmann (mentor Debbie Young).
Rich Puskarich Competent Leader Award
Congratulations to Rich Puskarich for achieving the Competent Leader Award.
Congratulations Anne Hartupee Pathways Award
Congratulations to Anne Hartupee for achieving the Pathways Level 1 - Innovative Planning Award.
Susan McConnell Competent Leader, Advanced Communicator Bronze Awards
Congratulations to Susan McConnell for achieving the Competent Leader and Advanced Communicator Bronze Awards.
John Fetter Pathways Award
Congratulations John Fetter on achieving Pathways Level 1 - Visionary Communications award.
Mary K Competent Communicator Award
Congratulations Mary K Spencer on earning the Competent Communicator Award.
Adding Pictures to the Website
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPsWd0Kmw-A Here are the instructions for adding pictures when you make a post on our website. Note - WordPress keeps changing their interface so you need to be flexible when using this process. I could not find any videos which match. Be Organized with your photos. Create a Toastmaster folder which contains just the pictures … Continue reading Adding Pictures to the Website
2018 Toastmasters Convention
Rob went to the 2018 Toastmaster's International Convention and did a presentation on his visit. Below is a pdf of his presentation. Toastmasters-Convention-2018
Toastmaster’s Account Setup
Setting up a new account on Toastmasters.org should be an easy process, but they have made it a bit complicated. On the login page, they don't have a "New Account Setup" link, but instead tell you to click on the Forgot Password" link. They also add the confusing, Don't have an account? Join a club." … Continue reading Toastmaster’s Account Setup
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