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Speech and Evaluation Contest Winners

  Pictured above from left to right are Brian Ettling, Matt Ramshaw, George Kiser, Erin Gissel and Adam Kutell. Congratulations to all of our contest winners for both the Evaluation Contest and International Speech Contest held on Feb. 24, 2016. In the Evaluation Contest, Adam Kutell took first place and Brian Ettling took second place. … Continue reading Speech and Evaluation Contest Winners

Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016

Dean Bone called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Tim Budd gave the invocation President, Susan McConnell, called for reports Old Business Tim Budd is seeking Evaluator contestants for the club 's International Speaking and Evaluation Contest. Previous minutes accepted as amended. New Business A.R. Al-Matiin applied for membership and was accepted as a member … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016

Meeting Minutes February 3, 2016

Carol Lindwedell greeted everyone. Stephanie Nicholson was our guest Tim Budd Called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. James Bubash gave the invocation. President, Susan McConnell called for reports. New Business Kathy Denton was reinstated as a club member. Jan Armstrong applied for membership and was voted in .  TomTeriffic will serve as her mentor. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 3, 2016

Meeting Minutes January 27, 2016

Lafe Goodfellow called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Caleb Harley gave the invocation. President Susan McConnell calls for business reports. Tom Terrific asks that we spend $48 dollars to buy new name tags. Second by Jim Salih, motion passed. Tom Terrific requests $14 dollars for reimbursement on purchase of microphone cable, motion passed. Tim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 27, 2016

Youth Leadership – 2016

Above are the judges and leader of the Fourth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition. Four Toastmasters were part of the team held at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City. From left to right are, Regina Dennis-Nana - judge, Greg Philips - leader of the program, Wynn Miller - judge, Richard Johnson - … Continue reading Youth Leadership – 2016

Meeting Minutes January 20, 2016

Steve Winheim greeted everyone Lafe Goodfellow called meeting to order at 7:00 pm President, Susan McConnell, called for business reports OLD BUSINESS Tim Budd is seeking contestants and volunteers for thee his mentor club's International Speech and Evaluation Contest. NEW BUSINESS Adam Kutell Motions for a speech marathon on March 30 2016. Motion Passed. Tom … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 20, 2016

Meeting Minutes January 13, 2016

Lafe Goodfellow called the meeting to order 7:00 pm Howard Brandt gave the invocation President, Susan McConnell, called for reports. No officer /committee reports No old business New business Adam Kutell motions that the club should hold its International speech and  evaluation contest on 2/24/2016and give winners time to prepare for district.  Motion passed. Tim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 13, 2016

990-N tax form

Here is information I received from my Treasurer training and also a letter from Toastmasters Int. "Our web feedback team mentioned to me that you needed some assistance with the 990n. Are you looking for information about how to file?  If so please be aware that Toastmasters International files the federal 990n on behalf of all … Continue reading 990-N tax form

Meeting Minutes January 6, 2016

Greeter:  Jack Bettag Invocator/CLE   Carol Lindwedell Dave Domian serving as outgoing president calls for business announcements. old business:  none Committee reports:  none New slate of officers previously announced are sworn in for the next term.  Toastmasters International will host a TLI program for all new officers on 1/16 at Maritz in Fenton. New president, Susan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 6, 2016

Area Speech Contest – March 3, 2016

International Speech and Evaluation Contests Briefings: 6:00 pm   Contests: 6:30 pm Grant's View Branch - St. Louis County Library (Brand New Library) 9700 Musick Road, St. Louis, MO 63123-3935 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Information from the Area Director is below. Get ready for our exciting new contest!  We will be having our International and Evaluation Contests.  The area … Continue reading Area Speech Contest – March 3, 2016

New Officers Installed – January 6, 2016

New South County Toastmaster officers were installed on January 6, 2016. Pictured from left to right are: Jim Bubash - Officer at Large, Robert Osborn - Secretary, Jen Wilbers - Treasurer, Jerry Paul - VP Public Relations, Dean Bone - VP of Membership, Susan McConnell - President, and Adam Jackson - VP of Education. Not … Continue reading New Officers Installed – January 6, 2016

Meeting Minutes December 9, 2015

Meeting minutes for Dec. 9, 2015 Call to order 7pm Met Life Building Presiding officer Dave Domian Invocator Jim Salih Business meeting Minutes from prior meeting accepted Officers reports: None Committe reports:  Adam Kutell discussed a motion to address needs of entire club: #1:  club pays entire cost of christmas party #2:  donations accepted at … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 9, 2015

Meeting Minutes December 2, 2015

Minutes for Dec. 2, 2015 Call to Order 7pm Met Life Building Dave Domian Presiding Officer Invocation:  Gary Brown Business Meeting: Officers Report:  Dick Shields (Treasury Business) reported  55 people paid to attend the 40th Anniversary Party for a total of $687.50.  Andres was paid $664.00 for the party with $23.02 left over.  The club … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 2, 2015

Meeting Minutes November 18, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Nov. 18th, 2015 Call to Order 7pm Met Life Building Dave Domian:  Presiding Officer Minutes from previous meeting emailed out and accepted Officers reports:  None Committee reports:  James Bubash reported on selection of new slate of officers.  New slate as follows: President:  Susan McConnell Vice President of Education:  Adam Jacks0n Secretary:  Rob … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 18, 2015

Club Picture – Veterans and God Bless America

Our last meeting had a theme of honoring the Veterans of the U.S.  The veterans who were present at the time were Tom Terrific, Carl Hendrickson and James Bubash. The other veterans in the club are Howard Brandt, David Rogers, Steve Winheim, Liz DeCamp and Jack Bettag.   Jeffrey Gonder also did a stirring rendtion … Continue reading Club Picture – Veterans and God Bless America

Meeting Minutes November 11, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Nov. 11th, 2015 Call to Order 7pm Met Life Building Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Invocator/CLE:  Tom Terrific Greeter:  Jack Bettag Business Meeting:  701pm Minutes from previous meeting accepted as emailed on Word Press Officers Report:  None Committee Reports:  None Old  Business:  Adam Kutell gave update on status of Christmas party stating he … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 11, 2015

Meeting Minutes November 4, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Nov. 4th, 2015 Call to order:  7pm Location:  Met Life Building Presiding Officer:  Steve Bettag Invocation/ CLE:  Jerry Paul Business Meeting: Minutes from Oct. 21st, 2015 discussed and accepted as posted New business:  None Old business:  None Comm. Reports:  Adam Kutell and Erin Gissel will be the Christmas Party Comm.  Liz Decamp … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 4, 2015

Meeting Minutes October 21, 2015

Called to order at: 7pm_________ Location: MetLife_____________ Presiding Officer: _Brent Stewart___________ Greeter____Jim Bubash_______________________ Invocator/CLE : __Howard Brandt__________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - none ************************************* Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson reminded people of the 40th Anniversary Party that we are having next Wednesday. ************************************* Unfinished Business: Adam Kutell made a motion that the club spend $60 for the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 21, 2015

Meeting Minutes October 14, 2015

Meeting Minutes for 10/14/15 Met Life Building Call to Order:  7pm Presiding Officer:  Jim Salih Greeter:  Howard Brandt Invocator:  Erin Gissel Announcement:  Vamsi Jammalamadaka won the division A speaking contest.  Vamsi is moving on to the District 8 contest @ the Double Tree Hotel in Chesterfield, Missouri on 11/14/15 Motion by Adam Kutell to accept minutes from 10/07/15 and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 14, 2015

Meeting Minutes October 7, 2015

Meeting Minutes for 10/07/15 Met Life Building 7pm Business Meeting Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Invocator/CLE:  Caleb Harley Officers Report:  None Committee Report: Carl Hendrickson reported 40th Anniversary Party.  Please get reservation in for ability to network at the party and not have to worry about any table topics. New Business: Application process for two new … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 7, 2015

Meeting Minutes September 30, 2015

Meeting Minutes-Sept. 30th, 2015 Call to order:  7pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Caleb Harley Invocator/CLE:  Tom Terrific Officers report:  Dick Shields Today is the deadline for dues payments.  Dick has received about 80% of active members dues. Committee reports: Carl Hendrickson reported on Anniversary Party.  The party is Oct. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 30, 2015

Meeting Minutes September 23, 2015

Meeting Minutes for Sept. 23, 2015 Call to Order:  7pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Tom Terrific Invocator/CLE:  Tom Terrific Officers Report: Dick Shields reminded everyone that has not paid dues he must receive by Sept. 30, 2015 to pay Toastmaster International on time.  Dick reported for Carl Hendrickson checks … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 23, 2015

Meeting Minutes September 16, 2015

Called to order:  7pm Location:  Met Life Building Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Invocator/CLE:  George Kiser Officers Report: Dick Shields has collected half of club dues.  Deadline to submit to Toastmaster International is 10/01/15 Committee Report: 40th Annual SCTM Party set for 4th Wednesday of October 28th @ Andres.  Cash bar, dinner 715pm, 12.50 per person.  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 16, 2015

Meeting Minutes September 9, 2015

Sept. 9th,  2015 Called to order:  7:00pm Met Life Building Theme:  Labor Day Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Dick Shields Invocator/CLE: Max Kaiser Officer Reports:  Dick Shields reported dues must be paid before Oct. 1st.  $42.00 Committee Reports:  None Old Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcement:  Dave Domian thanked Dean Bone for a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 9, 2015

How to Go Viral on a TedTalk

I just came across a study by http://www.scienceofpeople.com/ted/ and they investigated why some Ted videos went viral while others had few viewings. The main thrust of the piece was that it wasn't what you said, but how you said it that is important. Here are some questions to ask yourself. What are you doing in the … Continue reading How to Go Viral on a TedTalk

Meeting Minutes September 2, 2015

Meeting Date: Sept. 2, 2015___ Called to order at: _7:05 pm____ Location: __Met Life__________ Presiding officer: Jim Bubash_______________ Greeter________none_________________________ Invocator/CLE : __JIm Bubash_____________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - None ************************************* Committee Reports:None ************************************* Unfinished Business:Jim Bubash ordered and recieved five past presidents pins. They are going to be kept in the lectern. ************************************* New Business: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 2, 2015