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
News
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
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.
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