Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: September 20, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Rocks” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 20, 2017
News
South County Toastmasters Win in the Area 04 Contest
Congratulations to George Kiser and Kathy Denton! George won first place in Humorous Speech and Kathy won second place in Table Topics at the recent Area 04 speech Contest. Well done!
Meeting Minutes September 13, 2017
Meeting Date: September 13, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Warm Drinks” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 13, 2017
Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: September 6, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Work Day” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017
Youth Leadership
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our organization has more than 352,000 memberships. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 16,400 clubs in 141 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. Learn more about Toastmasters here: Toastmasters.org The Youth Leadership Program is a concentrated … Continue reading Youth Leadership
Meeting Minutes August 30, 2017
Meeting Date: _August 30, 2017_______________ Called to order at: __7 pm__________ Location: _____Met Life Bldg. Presiding Officer: _Kathy Denton_______________________ Greeter:______None_________ Invocator/CLE: __Rob VanWinkle_______ ************************************* Officers’ Reports Treasurer Rich Puskarich reminded people to start sending in their dues of $51.00 by September 24th. ************************************* Committee Reports - none ************************************* Unfinished Business - none ************************************* New Business … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 30, 2017
2017 T.I. Winning Speeches
Here are the top three speeches at Toastmasters International. ------------------------------------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_alq6yYbpc ------------------------------------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEfEQyz0rdw ----------------------------------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Gmfk1r0i0 -----------------------------------------
A Guide to Keeping Meetings On Time
Keeping meetings on time is just as important as any other part of our Toastmaster meetings. Not only will it get people out of the meeting at the expected time, but it will also give those who have meeting roles and officer positions a chance to practice time management, meet the expectations of our guests … Continue reading A Guide to Keeping Meetings On Time
Meeting Minutes August 23, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: August 23, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: “Once in a lifetime experiences” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, President Officers’ Reports: NONE Committee Reports: NONE Unfinished … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 23, 2017
Meeting Minutes August 16, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: August 16, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”The Changing of Seasons” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 16, 2017
Congratulations Tim Sullivan
Congratulations to Tim Sullivan for completing the required 10 speeches to qualify for the Competent Communicator award. Club President Kathy Denton presented the award to Tim at the August 16th club meeting. Well done Tim!
Meeting Minutes August 9, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: August 9, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”National Book Lovers’ Day” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, President Officers’ Reports: NONE Committee Reports: Jim Salih announced … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 9, 2017
Congratulations to Kate Schafroth
Congratulations to Kate Schafroth for earning her Competent Communicator Award. Club President Kathy Denton (left) presented the award to Kate at the August 2nd club meeting. Well done Kate!
Meeting Minutes August 2, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: August 2, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Summer fun” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding Officer: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 2, 2017
Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: July 26, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”The dog days of summer” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017
Meeting Minutes July 19, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: July 19, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”National Ice Cream Day” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 19, 2017
Meeting Minutes July 12, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: July 12, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”National Simplicity Day” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:01 PM Presiding … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 12, 2017
New Club Officers Installed 6/28/2017
Please welcome South County Toastmasters' newest officers. From left to right: Tim Sullivan; VP of Membership, Phil Gawlak; VP Public Relations, Sarah Pitkin; Secretary, Geoff King; Sergeant at Arms, Kate Schafroth; Officer at Large and Kathy Denton; President. James Childress - Standing Division A Director, performed the installation. Not pictured: Victor Mattison; VP of Education … Continue reading New Club Officers Installed 6/28/2017
Congratulations Adam Kutell
Adam received a perfect attendance award for attending every meeting during his recent tenure as President of South County Toastmasters. Adam believes in the importance of attending as many club meetings as possible, even if you have no roll and he leads by example. Presented by Tom Terrific.
“Save Your Life” – Brent Stewart
Brent recently shared this story at Toastmasters. It could "Save Your Life." https://youtu.be/i2BDuaiXf_g
Meeting Minutes July 5, 2017
Meeting Date: July 5, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: Celebration Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Kathy Denton, President Officers’ Reports: NONE Committee Reports: Dave Domian reminded the club of the picnic on Sunday, July 9. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 5, 2017
Meeting Minutes June 28, 2017
Meeting Minutes South County Toastmasters (#1957) Meeting Date: June 28, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: Brent Stewart updated the club on the good standing … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 28, 2017
South County Toastmasters BBQ
We look forward to seeing everyone on July 9th at Crestwood Park. 2:30pm - 5:30pm meal served at 4pm. Please be sure to RSVP with David Domian at david.domian@lpl.com with the number of guests attending and what side dish you will be bringing. Directions for Crestwood Park: http://www.cityofcrestwood.org/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail;id=14
Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017
Meeting Date: June 21, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: World Handshake Day Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Minutes from last week incorrectly noted that Brent Stewart was the camera operator. Due to a change in schedule Steve Winheim served in that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017
Treasurer’s Report June 20, 2017
A year ago, June 20, 2016 we had $1988.18 in the bank. Today - June 20, 2017, we have $2438.45 in the bank. Most of the increase is from decreased spending and donations of trophies, binders, technology, other materials and printing by club members. Thanks to all who have helped the club prosper.
Meeting Minutes June 14, 2017
Meeting Date: June 14, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: None Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved. New Business: The nominated slate of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 14, 2017
Meeting Minutes June 7, 2017
Meeting Date: June 7, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: None Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: Susan McConnell shared that there is now a full slate of officers for the next term (July – December) and that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 7, 2017
Meeting Minutes May 31, 2017
Meeting Date: May 31, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Speech Marathon Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved with an amendment as noted in Announcements below. New … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 31, 2017
Congratulations to Kathy and Victor
Congratulations go to Kathy Denton for earning another Competent Communicator Award and Victor Mattison for earning his first Competent Communicator award. Club President Adam Kutell presented the awards to both Kathy and Victor.
Meeting Minutes May 24, 2017
Meeting Date: May 24, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Memorial Day, Our Heroes and Their Sacrifices” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 24, 2017
Meeting Minutes May 10, 2017
Meeting Date: May 10, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Mother’s Day” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: Minutes from the last meeting, April 26, 2017, were reviewed and approved. There was no … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 10, 2017
Dave Domian BBQ – May 21st
Dave Domian is inviting all club members to his annual Bike MS Team Sirius BBQ. Please RSVP to trisha.roth@lpl.com
Toastmaster Sings Gospel
Special thanks to Susan McConnell who invited club members to a really great gospel choir concert on Saturday, April 22. The standing-room-only event was held at Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue. The crowd was diverse in every imaginable sense but was entirely together in the shared experience of great music and an uplifting message. … Continue reading Toastmaster Sings Gospel
Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017
Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Unsung Heroes and Heroines” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were reviewed and approved. Carl announced that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017
Meet our newest members!
South County Toastmasters has recently added two new members to our club. On April 12, Eric Clark joined the club and met his mentor, Vic Mattison. Mark Esswein joined on April 19 - his mentor is Rich Puskarich. We're excited to have you both in the club!
Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017
Meeting Date: April 19, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Spring has Spring” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Adam Kutell and Sarah Pitkin offered a special welcome to all the guests tonight. We had 12 guests come to our meeting. Susan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017
Prezi
Last night I used a presentation tool during my speech called Prezi. Prezi is an online software program that allows you build all your "talking points" on a single canvas. As you transition to each "talking point" you see the movement across the canvas. This grabs the audience's attention. It's also super easy to zoom … Continue reading Prezi
Meeting Minutes April 12, 2017
Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Grilled Cheese Sandwiches” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Adam Kutell asked all members to do a better job reviewing the schedule and being responsible to either show up to fulfill assigned roles or find a replacement. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 12, 2017
Toastmasters can aid your public speaking skills.
By: Carl Hendrickson Do you have or do you know someone who has glossophobia — the fear of public speaking? This is the No. 1 fear often expressed by individuals — a fear even greater than the fear of death. Career success often depends upon how well one is able to express oneself. But many … Continue reading Toastmasters can aid your public speaking skills.
Meeting Minutes May 5, 2017
Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Spring and New Beginnings” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Adam Kutell announced there will be an Officer’s Meeting next week at 6:30 Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: Minutes from last week’s meeting were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 5, 2017
Meeting Minutes March 29, 2017
Meeting Type/Theme: Tall Tales Speech Contest Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Please continue to remember there are a few Area 4, District 8 membership contests coming up during the balance of the 1st and 2nd quarter. We have an opportunity to earn … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 29, 2017
Tall Tales Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the club's recent Tall Tales contest. Jim Bubash - 3rd place, Rich Puskarich - 2nd place, Carl Hendrickson - 1st place.
Division A Contest – April 22nd
Alan Kirby and Erin Gissel are contestants in the Division A Contest which is being held in Ste. Genevieve on April 22nd. The club has paid the club registration fee, so the event is free for all club members, but you need to let Tom Terrific know you are planning to attend if you haven't … Continue reading Division A Contest – April 22nd
Meeting Minutes March 22, 2017
Meeting Date: March 22, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Goofing Off” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Please continue to remember there are a few Area 4, District 8 membership contests coming up during the balance of the 1st and 2nd … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 22, 2017
Meeting Minutes March 15, 2017
Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”St. Patrick’s Day” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Victor Mattison, on behalf of Tom Terrific, reminded everyone that he is collecting dues now and asked everyone to pay soon. Please see Tom to get your dues … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 15, 2017
Welcome, Grace Crips!
Last night at our South County Toastmasters meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming Grace Crips into the club. Grace's mentor will be Alan Kirby. We're excited to have you, Grace!
Meeting Minutes March 8, 2017
Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Adventure” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Tom Terrific reminded everyone that he is collecting dues now and asked everyone to pay soon. Ten members have already paid. Please see Tom to get your dues ($51) paid … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 8, 2017
Erin and Alan – Area 4 Winners
Congratulation to both Erin Gissel and Alan Kirby for taking first place at the Area 4 contests. Erin won in the Evaluation Contest and Alan won in the International Speech Contest. Both will move on to the Division Contest on April 22nd.
Meeting Minutes March 1, 2017
Meeting Date: March 1, 2017 Meeting Type/Theme: Regular Meeting – Theme: ”Spring” Meeting Location: Metropolitan Life Building Called to Order: 7:00 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Kutell, President Officers’ Reports: Tom Terrific reminded everyone that he is collecting dues now and asked everyone to pay soon. Ten members have already paid. Please see Tom to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 1, 2017
Vocal Variety Tips from Stacy Duncan
Stacy Duncan gave a very informative speech last week, titled "The Four P's to a Presentation." In it, she offered multiple exercises to help us improve our vocal variety. Write Out Loud is the website reference she used for a majority of the exercises. Vocal variety is the way we use our voice. It is … Continue reading Vocal Variety Tips from Stacy Duncan
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