Carl Hendrickson, DTM, earned his Advanced Communicator Gold award, after co-teaching a Speechcraft course with Jim Salih. Congratulations, Carl!
News
Meeting Minutes March 28, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: March 28, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Has Spring Sprung 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 March 28, 2018
Meeting Minutes March 21, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: March 21, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: None. Steve Winheim had 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 March 21, 2018
Meeting Minutes March 14, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: March 14, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: 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. Approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 14, 2018
Big Congratulation to our Speechcraft graduates.
Congratulation to the new graduates from the Speechcraft Program sponsored by SCTM. Pictured are Adila Zafer, Janet Bold and John Fetter holding their Certificate of Completion. They just finished the 6 week Speechcraft Program organized by Jim Salih and Carl Hendrickson.
Milestone Awards
Congratulations to our members that received milestone awards. Right to left: Rob Van Winkle, Competent Leader Award; Sarah Pitkin, Competent Communicator Award, Geoff King, Competent Leader award and James Graves, Competent Communicator award
Meet our new member, Anne Hartupee
South County Toastmasters welcomes our new member Anne Hartupee. She joined our the club is to complete a practicum to earn a teaching certificate. Her mentor will be Kate Schafroth.
Meeting Minutes March 7, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: March 7, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: New Beginnings 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 the weeks of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 7, 2018
Speech & Evaluation Contest Winners
Wednesday, February 28th, South County Toastmasters hosted an International Speech and Evaluation Contest. Susan McConnell took first place in the International Speech Contest and Max Kaiser took first place in the Evaluation Contest. Both will advance to Area Contest on Saturday, March 31st. Kathy Denton took second place in the International Speech Contest and Adam … Continue reading Speech & Evaluation Contest Winners
Meeting Minutes February 28, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: February 28, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: International Speech and Evaluation Contest Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:03 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Van Winkle, President Officer Reports: President – Rob Van Winkle – Our International Speech and Evaluation Contest is … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 28, 2018
Youth Leadership Program
Our club will be sponsoring a Youth Leadership Program stating this March 6 and continuing for 8 weeks. It is a fantastic program. Attached is a flyer on the program that we can distribute to your family and friends. Here are a few details: South County Toastmasters is hosting an 8-week Youth Leadership program to … Continue reading Youth Leadership Program
Meeting Minutes February 21, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: February 21, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone 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 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 21, 2018
New Member Sandy Roll
Meet our new member Sandy Roll. She joined our club at the February 21 meeting. Her mentor will be Jim Bubash. Welcome Sandy, we are happy that you joined our club.
Pathways Q&A
Q: Can I log in and look at the Pathways choices without selecting a Path? A: Yes, you can watch videos about Pathways and navigating Base Camp and you can take an assessment that will recommend three of the possible ten Paths that might be right for you. Q: Is there any reason to log … Continue reading Pathways Q&A
New Member, John Fetter
John Fetter joined South County Toastmasters at our February 14, 2018 meeting. His mentor is Stacy Duncan. Welcome John, we are very happy to have you in our club.
Meeting Minutes February 14, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: February 14, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Love 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 as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 14, 2018
New Member, Janet Bold
Meet our new member, Janet Bold. She joined our club at the February 7 meeting. Debbie Young will be her mentor. Welcome Janet, are are very happy to have you join our team.
Meeting Minutes February 7, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: February 7, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: The Olympics Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:05 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 February 7, 2018
Open House – Feb. 21st.
Introduction To Pathways
Wednesday evening, Joe McChesney and Teri O'Brien provided our club with an introduction to Pathways, Toastmaster's new education program. Following are a few of the highlights: Members will have 2+ years to continue working on the existing educational program (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG, CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) until it is terminated. Pathways is made up of … Continue reading Introduction To Pathways
Meeting Minutes January 31, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: January 31, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: None 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 meeting minutes from last week. Approved as submitted … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 31, 2018
Meeting Minutes January 24, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: January 24, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Defining Moments or Events Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young, Vice President Education Officers’ Reports: Vice President Education – No corrections to meeting minutes from last week. Unanimously … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 24, 2018
New Member, Adila Zafer
Adila Zafer joined South County Toastmasters at our January 24th meeting. Her mentor is Sarah Pitkin. Welcome, Adila, we are very happy to have you!
Meeting Minutes January 17, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: January 17, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Winter Olympics Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob vanWinkle, President Officers’ Reports: President – Executive board just met. Couple goals discussed. Very excited for the upcoming term. Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 17, 2018
Consider Having a Pocket Speech
A pocket speech is a pre-written speech that you have handy for a last minute speaking opportunity. Every month we seem to end up with at least one meeting that we are short a speaker. This is a wasted opportunity for someone to get closer to one of their communicator awards. Some tips about pocket … Continue reading Consider Having a Pocket Speech
Why You Should Log into the Toastmasters International Website
The Toastmaster website is a wealth of information. A lot of the information can be found without ever logging into your account, including the ability to find all the advance communicator manuals Toastmaster publishes. Why would I want to log in? To check dates that you earned awards To check dates that you served as … Continue reading Why You Should Log into the Toastmasters International Website
Meeting Minutes January 10, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: January 10, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “When I Grow Up” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Rob vanWinkle, President Officers’ Reports: President – Items the club will focus on this term: Speechcraft, mentorship, speeches about roles … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 10, 2018
New Club Officers Installed 1/3/2018
Officer at Large – Kathy Denton, Sargeant at Arms – Susan McConnell, Treasurer – Rich Puskarich, Secretary – Sean Sheehan, Vice-President Membership – Geoff King, Vice-President Education – Debbie Young, President – Rob VanWinkle and thank you to Parshu Anantharam, Division A Director of District 8 for performing the installation. Vice-President Public Relations – Jim … Continue reading New Club Officers Installed 1/3/2018
Meeting Minutes January 3, 2018
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: January 3, 2018 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: No Theme Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton and Rob vanWinkle, outgoing President and incoming President Officers’ Reports: Kathy Denton – New officers will be installed today Committee Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 3, 2018
Brian Ettling Interview
Past member Brian Ettling was interviewed recently by KMOX radio. Here's is the link to his interview if you missed it.
Scared Speechless – Free Book
If one of your goals for the new year is to improve your self-confidence and presentation skills, then Toastmasters is a great place to start. Here's a free book download to get you started and help to get those butterflies flying in formation. Click on this link!
Meeting Minutes December 20, 2017
7:00 - meeting called to order by Brent Stewart Kathy Denton pres business meeting guests Louis Van Winkle - Rob's dad. first meeting Nancy Cross - invited by Patricia minutes of previous meeting - any other changes. minutes accepted as sent Officer reports none commitee reports - Jim Bubash - Christmas party - 61.23 cost … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 20, 2017
Pathways Training
Pathways is the new educational program that Toastmasters International is starting. After you join, you will need to wait until the Treasurer signs you up at Toastmasters International. Read These First There are two books/pdfs that you ought to look at first before you start your journey. The Navigator is like a New Member handbook … Continue reading Pathways Training
Meeting Minutes December 6, 2017
Meeting Date: December 6, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Year in Review Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton Acting Secretary: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 6, 2017
Tall Tales Contest
The South County Toastmasters enjoyed a night of great stories at our "Tall Tales Contest". These veteran toastmasters delighted the group with fun, creative stories. From left to right; Victor Mattison, Adam Kutell, Jim Bubash, Carl Hendrikson, Kathy Denton and Jim Salih were the contestants. Winning 1st place, Jim Bubash, 2nd place goes to Carl Hendrikson and 3rd Victor Mattison. Thanks to all who … Continue reading Tall Tales Contest
Meeting Minutes November 29, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: November 29, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Tall Tales Contest Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, President Officers’ Reports: Kathy Denton reminded everyone that we have elections next week and she read the names of the slate of officers. The slate … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 29, 2017
Meeting Minutes November 1, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: November 1, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, President Officers’ Reports: Kathy Denton reminded everyone that we need a slate of new officers and asked that any interested parties consider running and contact her … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 1, 2017
Tedx Talk Preparation
I came across this video of Fred Miller talking about preparing for a Tedx talk. He has a number of great points that we can all learn from. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=101XGhK_g5o
No Meeting November 22nd
Reminder to all members and guests that there will not be a meeting this coming Wednesday - November 22nd.
Congratulations Adam Kutell
Congratulations to Adam Kutell on receiving his Triple Crown Award at today's District 8 Conference. Well Done!
Youth Leadership Graduation
Congratulations to our Youth Leadership graduates! John Paul Angeli, Mary Grace Angeli, Claire Croxton and Eileen Croxton (from left to right) participated in the 8 week Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program, which culminated in them getting the opportunity to use what they learned by writing and delivering their "ice breaker speech" at a … Continue reading Youth Leadership Graduation
Meeting Minutes November 15, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: November 15, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Thanksgiving” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: Kate Schafroth, Officer at Large Officers’ Reports: NONE Committee Reports: NONE Unfinished Business: Secret Santa gift exchange: unfortunately not enough participants this year, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 15, 2017
Meeting Minutes November 8, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: November 8, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Cappuccino ” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, President Officers’ Reports: NONE Committee Reports: New retention committee led by Bill Collier. Members include Bill Collier, Sarah Pitkin, Steve Winheim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 8, 2017
Meeting Minutes – October 25
Meeting Date: October 25, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Halloween” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Sarah Pitkin, Secretary Officers’ Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes – October 25
Meeting Minutes October 18, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: October 18, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Unforgettable mentors” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 18, 2017
Guest night and open house Oct. 18th
The members of South County Toastmasters welcome you to attend our upcoming open house meeting on October 18th 2017. Snacks and beverages will be provided Toastmasters provides you with the tools to become a great communicator and leader, or to hone skills that you already have. Be prepared so that when important occasions arise, you … Continue reading Guest night and open house Oct. 18th
Meeting Minutes October 4, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: October 4, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Once upon a time” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 4, 2017
Welcome home Jim! Job well done!
South County Toastmasters is proud to spotlight Mr. Jim Bubash for his outstanding volunteer efforts with the Red Cross in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma. We are fortunate to have such an amazing group of members that actively contribute to our community and in Jim's case willing to travel long distances to … Continue reading Welcome home Jim! Job well done!
Meeting Minutes September 27, 2017
Meeting Date: September 27, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “First Days of Fall” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 27, 2017
Youth Leadership Program
Jim Salih, Victor Mattison, Brent Stewart, Stacy Duncan and Phil Gawlak lead a Youth Leadership meeting. This was the second of 8 weekly meetings. This was the groups first opportunity to present a prepared speech, "The Ice Breaker" and to try their hand at the art of the speech evaluation. The Youth Leadership Program is … Continue reading Youth Leadership Program
southcountytoastmasters.org 