Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: May 22, 2019 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Competition and Championship Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 6:59 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young- No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted.President – Debbie … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 22, 2019
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Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019
Meeting called to order at 7 pm by Sargeant at Arms George Kiser. Business Meeting - Minutes of the 2 previous meetings (5/1 and 5/8) were approved as sent out to the members Officer Reports Debbie Young - 5/29/19 will be training for the Pathways program. Please answer the survey that will be sent out … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019
Max – Erudite as Ever
Tom, Max, Sue and Brent Tom, Sue and Brent went to visit our long time member Max Kaiser and we are glad to report that he is erudite as ever. Talking on the topics of the day, Max is as knowledgeable and his table topic skills have not diminished. We pray for his recovery and … Continue reading Max – Erudite as Ever
Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019
Meeting Date: 5/1/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:03 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: July 1st we begin a new toastmaster term – looking for new officers If interested, please reach out to Debbie Young, the nominee committee (Brent Stewart, Vic Mattison and Rob Van … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019
Meeting Minutes May 8, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 05/08/2019 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Coconut Cream Pie & Have a Coke Day Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young- Minutes have not been mailed out. Postponed. Committee Reports: Kathy Denton … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 8, 2019
Sunday – Picnic
Picnic reminder - Sunday - tomorrow! Crestwood Park - 9739 Meadowfern Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126Pavilion at the top of the hill. Noon until 5 pm Bring a dish to share.Tom is setting up the BBQ if you'd like to cook. All current, past, future members and guests are welcome.
Meeting Minutes April 24, 2019
South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 4/24/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Flowers Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted.President – Debbie Young - Bestowed Brent Stewart … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 24, 2019
Meeting Minutes April 17, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 04/17/2019 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 the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted.President – Debbie Young – Reached out … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 17, 2019
Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 4/10/2019 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Spring Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young- No additional corrections to the revised meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. Committee Reports: Picnic Committee … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019
Club Picnic – May 5th
The club has booked the Crestwood Park pavilion #1 for our club picnic on May 5th from Noon to 5 pm. The address is: 9739 Meadowfern Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126 Does anyone have some picnicware - plates, cups, napkins, plasticware etc. that they can donate for the event? If so please let Kathy Denton … Continue reading Club Picnic – May 5th
Meeting Minutes April 3, 2019 updated
Revised Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 4/3/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Nobody asked me, but…. 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 - Debbie … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 3, 2019 updated
Meeting Minutes April 3, 2019 updated
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 4/3/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Nobody asked me, but…. 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 - Debbie Young- … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 3, 2019 updated
Welcome New Member, Jackie Haar
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Jackie Haar as a new member. Jackie is shown in the photo below (on the right) with her mentor Debbie Young (on the left). Welcome to the club Jackie!
Meeting Minutes April 3, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 4/3/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Nobody asked me, but…. 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 - Debbie Young- … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 3, 2019
Meeting Minutes March 27, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 3-27-19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Favorite Childhood Toy 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.Treasurer – Tom Terrific – … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 27, 2019
Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 3/20/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young- No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted.President – Debbie Young – Noted meeting … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019
Meeting Minutes March 6, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 3/6/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Spring 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.Kathy Denton stated that if any TM … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 6, 2019
Meeting Minutes March 13, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: March 13, 2019 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: No 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 the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted.Tom Terrific – Treasurer’s … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 13, 2019
Congratulations to Bill Collier
Congratulations to Bill Collier on his second place award in the Area 4 Evaluation Contest.
Treasurer’s Report – March 11, 2019
The balance in the US Bank is $2510.99The balance of a year ago was $2887.26 We are out of balance by $4.50. It's a check which has not been cashed. Since we are almost out of checks, I ordered new checks from the bank. Our new debit card should be here in a week or … Continue reading Treasurer’s Report – March 11, 2019
Meeting Minutes February 27, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 2-27-19 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 the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted.President – Debbie Young - The … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 27, 2019
Meeting Minutes February 20, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 2/20/19 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Movies and television Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:02 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young- No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted.J. D. Perper stated that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 20, 2019
Meeting Minutes February 13, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: February 13, 2019 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Valentine’s Day Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:02 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: None New Business: Eli Hoxha (Mentor: Sarah Pitkin) and Samira Mudjzic (Mentor: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 13, 2019
Speech and Evaluation Contest Awards
Wednesday, February 6th, South County Toastmasters hosted an International Speech and Evaluation Contest. All of the participants were well prepared and provided an interesting night of competition. Shown below are the participants: JD Perper (Speech Contest, 2nd Place); Kate Schafroth (Speech Contest, 1st Place); Bill Collier (Evaluation Contest, 1st Place); Adam Kutell (Evaluation Contest, 2nd … Continue reading Speech and Evaluation Contest Awards
Speech and Evaluation Contest Winners
Wednesday, February 6th, South County Toastmasters hosted an International Speech and Evaluation Contest. Kate Schafroth took first place in the International Speech Contest and Bill Collier took first place in the Evaluation Contest. Both will advance to Area Contest on Saturday, March 9.
Longevity Awards – 25+ Years
The members of South County Toastmasters recognized long standing members for their many years of dedicated service to the Toastmasters organization. Shown below are: Steve Winheim (25 years), Howard Brandt (55 years) and Carl Henrickson (38 years). Thank you Steve, Howard and Carl for your leadership in our club!!
Welcome New Members – Eli and Samira
We welcome our latest new members - Samira Mujdzic and Eli Hoxha. (left to right) Sarah Pitkin is Eli's coach and Samira's coach will be assigned later.
Jerry Paul – ACS Award
Congratulations to Jerry Paul for earning the ACS - Advanced Communicator Silver award. JD Perper, the VP of Education is presenting the award.
Toastmasters Adds New Engaging Humor Path
Pathways is the new Toastmasters education program that rolled out in our District just a year ago this month. The program was originally made up of ten educational paths you can follow. This month, Toastmasters has added an eleventh path, Engaging Humor. If you have been holding off on joining Pathways and you enjoy making … Continue reading Toastmasters Adds New Engaging Humor Path
Meeting Minutes January 30, 2019
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date:                January 30th, 2019 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Meeting Location:         Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order:                           7:04 PM Presiding Officer:           Debbie Young, President Officer Reports: President –Debbie Young- No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted. President – Debbie Young – reminded … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 30, 2019
Meeting Minutes January 23, 2019
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
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.
