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Congratulations Kathy Denton

May 4, 2018September 4, 2025 by onejimb, posted in Member Achievements

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

May 3, 2018February 27, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Toastmasters Education

# 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

May 3, 2018February 27, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Toastmasters Education

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

April 29, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

April 28, 2018September 4, 2025 by onejimb, posted in Speechcraft & Youth Leadership

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

April 20, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

April 15, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

April 13, 2018August 5, 2019 by onejimb, posted in New Members

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

April 8, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

April 5, 2018February 27, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Toastmasters Education

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

April 5, 2018 by onejimb, posted in 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

April 5, 2018February 27, 2020 by onejimb, posted in Member Achievements

Big congratulations go to Sarah Pitkin for receiving her Competent Leader Award at our April 4 meeting. Shown with our President, Rob VanWinkle.

Carl Hendrickson Earns Gold

April 4, 2018February 27, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Member Achievements

Carl Hendrickson, DTM, earned his Advanced Communicator Gold award, after co-teaching a Speechcraft course with Jim Salih. Congratulations, Carl!

Meeting Minutes March 28, 2018

March 31, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

March 24, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

March 17, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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.

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 by onejimb, posted in Speechcraft & Youth Leadership

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

March 12, 2018February 27, 2020 by onejimb, posted in Member Achievements

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

March 12, 2018September 25, 2019 by onejimb, posted in New Members

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

March 11, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

March 7, 2018February 27, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Contests

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

March 3, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

February 28, 2018September 4, 2025 by onejimb, posted in Speechcraft & Youth Leadership

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

February 25, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

February 24, 2018February 24, 2018 by onejimb, posted in New Members

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

February 17, 2018February 27, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Toastmasters Education

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

February 17, 2018September 25, 2019 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in New Members

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

February 17, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

February 11, 2018February 12, 2018 by onejimb, posted in New Members

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

February 11, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

Introduction To Pathways

February 4, 2018February 27, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Toastmasters Education

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

February 3, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

January 28, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 by Debbie Young, posted in New Members

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

January 21, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

January 20, 2018February 28, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Speaking and Evaluating

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

January 20, 2018February 29, 2020 by Debbie Young, posted in Toastmasters Education, Websites

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

January 15, 2018August 2, 2025 by seansheehanheplerbroomcom, posted in Minutes

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

January 12, 2018 by strengthbalanceposture, posted in Officers, Roles, and Duties

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

January 8, 2018August 2, 2025 by sdpitkin, posted in Minutes

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

January 7, 2018January 7, 2018 by Tom Terrific, posted in Misc

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

January 6, 2018February 27, 2020 by Tom Terrific, posted in Speaking and Evaluating

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

January 2, 2018August 2, 2025 by sdpitkin, posted in Minutes

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

December 31, 2017February 27, 2020 by Tom Terrific, posted in Toastmasters Education

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

December 11, 2017August 2, 2025 by sdpitkin, posted in Minutes

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

November 30, 2017 by strengthbalanceposture, posted in Contests

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

November 30, 2017August 2, 2025 by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

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

November 28, 2017August 2, 2025 by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

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

November 23, 2017February 27, 2020 by Tom Terrific, posted in Speaking and Evaluating

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