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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Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 updated
Revised Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 10-3-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Real Life Heroes Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - South County Toastmasters marked its 43rd anniversary this week! President – Brent Stewart - No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 updated
Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 updated
Meeting Date: 10-3-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Real Life Heroes Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - South County Toastmasters marked its 43rd anniversary this week! President – Brent Stewart - No corrections to the meeting minutes … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 updated
New Members – Pathways
When you first sign-in to Toastmasters and then start the online Pathways program, you will be given two choices. You can choose either the digital/online option or a printed option which means they will send you printed manuals. The printed manuals will cost $25.00, but may be easier to use if you are not a … Continue reading New Members – Pathways
Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 10-3-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Real Life Heroes Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart - South County Toastmasters marked its 43rd anniversary this week! President – Brent Stewart - No … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018
Thanks for Member Donations
I'd like to thank specific members for their donations to the club in the recent past. I apologize if I missed anyone. Bill C. - badge magnets. Mary K. - copies for Youth Leadership Brent S. - copies for club manuals Rich P. - 3 ring binders for club manuals.
Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 9/26/18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Negotiation Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Brent, President Officer Reports: President – Brent Stewart – Minutes should be corrected for speech crafters to start October 3 as opposed to September 26. Treasurer - … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018
Meeting Minutes September 19, 2018 updated
Revised Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 9-19-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Celebrate 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. President – Brent … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 19, 2018 updated
Meeting Minutes September 19, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 9-19-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Celebrate 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. President – Brent Stewart … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 19, 2018
Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: Sep. 12, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Music that Inspires 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 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018
Major Stephan Baker – Newest Member
Congratulations to Major Stephan Baker for joining SCTM. He prefers to be called Stephan in the club. He not only joined last Wednesday, but he also agreed to fill-in as a speaker and did a great job. Shown with him is our VP of Membership - Sarah Pitkin.
Faith Over Fear In Just One Year
By Mary K Spencer "This question's for you," Table Topics Master said. I closed my eyes and lowered my head. Couldn't he ask someone else instead? My body tensed with instant dread. "When have you practiced FAITH OVER FEAR?" "Oh, that's easy," I said with a cheer. "It's happening now, it's happening here, ever since I … Continue reading Faith Over Fear In Just One Year
Speech – A Stubborn Problem
One of our newest members, Bill Hurston, gave a very interesting and thought provoking speech at a recent meeting. Luckily we did a video to share with the rest of the club. https://youtu.be/Y7sRNRuK2rI
Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 9/5/18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Music 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: Kathy Denton … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 5, 2018
Meeting Minutes August 29, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 29 August 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Alumni Night/Open House 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 August 29, 2018
Meeting Minutes August 22, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 8-22-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Fear Over Faith 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. TMI – Rob Van Winkle is attending this week. Committee Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 22, 2018
Past Presidents
South County Toastmasters Presidents 1975 Oct ‑ Dec.......................... Howard Brandt 1976 Jan ‑ Jun............................ Mike Schaeffer 1976 July ‑ Dec..................................... Earl Ray 1977 Jan ‑ Jun .......................... Mike Wiejaczka 1977 Jul ‑ Dec .................................. Don Keller 1978 Jan ‑ Jun ................................... Kay Ensor 1978 Jul ‑ Dec ............................... Diane Reeve 1979 Jan ‑ Jun............................. Tony … Continue reading Past Presidents
Navigating Pathways
District 8 has recently released a video that walks members through logging into Pathways and navigating to your chosen path. As always, feel free to contact your VPE if you have questions about Pathways.
Meeting Minutes August 15, 2018 updated
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 8-15-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Friendships 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: Mary Kay Spencer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 15, 2018 updated
Meeting Minutes August 15, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 8-15-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Friendships 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: Mary Kay Spencer reported … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 15, 2018
Meeting Minutes August 8, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: August 8, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Games 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 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 8, 2018
Meeting Minutes August 1, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 8-1-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Dog Days of Summer 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. President – Brent … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 1, 2018
Meeting Minutes July 25, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: July 25, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Birthdays 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. Committee Reports: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 25, 2018
Meeting Minutes July 18, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: July 18, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: None 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 July 18, 2018
Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018 updated
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 7-11-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Modern Convenience 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 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018 updated
Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: 7-11-18 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Modern Convenience 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, Brent Stewart expressed his … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018
Meeting Minutes June 27, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: June 27, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: No theme Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 27, 2018
Meeting Minutes June 20, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: June 20, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Father’s Day Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, Vice President Education Officer Reports: Vice President Education – Debbie Young - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 20, 2018
Welcome our new member, Melissa Baldwin
Meet our newest member Melissa Baldwin. She joined out club on June 20. Pictured on the left is her mentor Sarah Pitkin. Welcome Melissa, were are all pleased that our joined our club.
Mark Scharenbroich
Here's another great speaker we can all learn from - Mark Scharenbroich. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utl8rjfRf0s
Meeting Minutes June 13, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: June 13, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: With a nod to George Gershwin, “Summer Time and the Living is Easy” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 13, 2018
Meeting Minutes June 6, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: June 6, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Goodbye, Farewell, Amen Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 6, 2018
Meeting Minutes May 30, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: May 30, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Speech Marathon Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 30, 2018
Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: May 23, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Memorial Day Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, Vice-President Education Officer Reports: Jim Bubash, Vice-President Public Relations – There is a correction to the meeting minutes from last … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018
Meeting Minutes May 16, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: May 16, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: No theme. It was a themeless meeting Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 16, 2018
Brent Stewart receives his CC certificate
Congratulation to Brent Stewart for receiving his CC certificate at our meeting on May 9. Brent has been a member of SCTM since 1983 and this is the fifth time he has completed the Toastmasters' basic communications manual.
Meeting Minutes May 9, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: May 9, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: By Failing to Prepare You are Preparing to Fail Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 9, 2018
Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: May 2, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: April Showers Bring May Flowers Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, Vice President Education Officer Reports: Vice President Education, Debbie Young – No corrections to the meeting minutes … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018
Congratulations Kathy Denton
Big congratulations to our Past President Kathy Denton for her recent presentation on Data Protection and Security. Her well received talk was at the St Louis Cyber Meetup located at the CIC Venture Café, locate on Duncan Ave in Downtown St Louis. Her topic was General Data Protection Regulation and its impact on United States Companies. Specifically she … Continue reading Congratulations Kathy Denton
Two Reasons Every Toastmaster Should Sign Up for Pathways
# 1 An opportunity to leave feedback for members Base Camp allows you to send feedback to a member enrolled in Pathways at any time. Of course, you can leave handwritten feedback during club meetings on the small evaluation slips. There are times you may be fulfilling a role during the meeting and don't have … Continue reading Two Reasons Every Toastmaster Should Sign Up for Pathways
Pathways: Completing Your Ice Breaker
You've selected your path and you've completed your ice breaker. What's next? Before you can move on there is a required step and some optional steps. Required: Perform a post assessment. If you re-launch your project, one of the last slides should prompt you to take a quick self-assessment of your skills. It is the … Continue reading Pathways: Completing Your Ice Breaker
Meeting Minutes April 25, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: April 25, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Youth Leadership Graduation Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 25, 2018
Graduation of the spring 2018 Youth Leadership class sponsored by SCTM
Graduations ceremonies for the Youth Leadership program took place at the SCTM meeting on April 25, 2018. Each of the five student gave full length speeches followed by a commencement speech presented by Alan Kirby. Each student was then presented with an official South County Toastmaster Certificate of Completion. The meeting room was packed with … Continue reading Graduation of the spring 2018 Youth Leadership class sponsored by SCTM
Meeting Minutes April 18, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: April 18, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: No theme. This was a themeless meeting Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 18, 2018
Meeting Minutes April 11, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: April 11, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Perseverance in the Face of a Challenge Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 11, 2018
Meet Our New Member
Big welcome to our newest member, Tom Boyland. He was inducted into our club at the April 11 2018 meeting. Show is our President Rob VanWinkle and his mentor Jim Salih.
Meeting Minutes April 4, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: April 4, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: April Fools Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle - No corrections to the meeting minutes from last week. Approved … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 4, 2018
Pathways Q&A
Q: Do I get credit for meeting roles in Pathways? A: Yes, for some of the roles. You are required to complete, Table Topicsmaster, Evaluator and Toastmaster to complete level three of your path. Keep in mind, every meeting roles serves an important function in executing a successful Toastmaster meeting! Q: How do I get … Continue reading Pathways Q&A
Meet our two new members
Congratulations to our newest members. Shown from the left are Susan McConnell who will be the mentor for Sandy Dickson and Bill Hurston with his mentor Mary K Spencer. They were inducted into our club on April 4. We are all glad that you decided to join our team.
Big Cheers to Sarah Pitkin
Big congratulations go to Sarah Pitkin for receiving her Competent Leader Award at our April 4 meeting. Shown with our President, Rob VanWinkle.
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