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Meeting Minutes August 26, 2015

Meeting Date:  August 26th, 2015 Called to order:  7:00pm Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Invocator/CLE:  Howard Brandt Officers Reports:  None Committee Reports:  None Old Business:  None New Business: James Bubash used the last Past President Pin and was wondering the club tradition for replacing and issuing Adam Kutell explained the past practice Max Kaiser made motion … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 26, 2015

Meeting Minutes August 19, 2015

Meeting Date: _Aug. 19.2015___ Called to order at: 7 pm________ Location: _____Met Life_______ Presiding officer: _Vamsi Jammalamadaka_____ Greeter__George Kiser_______________________ Invocator/CLE : _Carl Hendrickson________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - none ************************************* Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson reminded people of the 40th Anniversary Party Place: Andre’s South 4254 Telegraph Road, 63129 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Time: Social/Cash Bar at … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 19, 2015

Meeting Minutes August 12, 2015

August 12, 2015 Met Life Building Meeting started: 7pm Dave Domian Presiding Officer Greeter Dick Shields Invocator/CLE Jerry Paul Officers Reports: None Committees: None Old Business: None Correspondence and Announcements: Dave Domian discussed Club Humorous speech contest being Sept. 2 or Sept. 9th because the next level contest is Sept. 26th. The club is looking … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 12, 2015

40th Anniversary Party

Place: Andre’s South 4254 Telegraph Road, 63129 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Time: Social/Cash Bar at 6:30 p.m.   Dinner at 7:15 p.m. Price: $12.50 per person This is a party you can't afford to miss. Relive South County's history and achievements and meet the people who made it happen, plus some surprises. Tasty food and … Continue reading 40th Anniversary Party

Meeting Minutes August 5, 2015

Meeting Date: __August 5, 2015 Called to order at: 7 pm________ Location: _Met Life Bldg______ Presiding officer: ___Dave Domian___________ Greeter__Steve Winheim______________________ Invocator/CLE : __Tim Budd_______________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports None ************************************* Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson reminded people of the 40th Anniversary Party Place: Andre’s South 4254 Telegraph Road, 63129 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Time: Social/Cash Bar … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 5, 2015

Lynda.com Free for St. Louis County Library Users

I’ve been a big proponent of Lynda.com for many years and now I just noticed that it is Free for St. Louis County Library Users. Lynda.com is a video resource and training company for a LARGE list of programs and skills which all of us need to learn and refresh. In particular for Toastmasters, they … Continue reading Lynda.com Free for St. Louis County Library Users

Meeting Minutes July 29, 2015

Call to Order:  7pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Caleb Harley Greeter:  Howard Brandt Invocator:  Matt Ramshaw Officers Report:  None Committee Report:  None Unfinished Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcements:  Rob Van Winkle reported on a Portland, Oregon Toastmaster Club he recently visited in District 7.  Rob participated in Table Topics … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 29, 2015

Meeting Minutes July 22, 2015

Call to Order:  700pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Susan McConnell Greeter:  Jack Bettag Invocator:  Lauren Ritter Officers Report:  None Committee Report:  None Unfinished Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcements:  None Corrected minutes sent out and approved.  Jeremey Roth was left off as guest Business Meeting over at 705pm Toastmaster:  Carol … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 22, 2015

Area 4 Contest – September 26

Humorous and Tabletopics Contest Saturday, September 26, 2015 Briefings: 9:15 a.m. Contest: 9:45 a.m. St. Louis County Library Cliff Cave Branch 5430 Telegraph Rd. St. Louis, MO 63129 For the Area 4 Contest, we will need the following roles filled: Contest Chair Chief Judge Voting Judges Tie Breaking Judge Timers Counters Sergeant At Arms A … Continue reading Area 4 Contest – September 26

Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015

July 15th, 2015 Call to Order:  7:00pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Joe Brock Invocator:  Vamsi Jammalamadaka Officers Report:  None Committee Report:  None Unfinished Business:  None New Business:  None Correspondence and Announcements:  Rob Van Winkle reported on St. Louis Toastmaster Club @ Lafeyette Square.  Presently 13 members but 20 needed … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015

Meeting Minutes July 8, 2015

July 8th, 2015 Call to Order:  7:00pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Dave Domian Greeter:  Caleb Harley Invocator:  Brent Stewart Corrections made to July 1st, meeting minutes by Jerry Paul.  Add Ginny Foster and David Rogers as present. Officers Reports:  None Committee Reports:  None Unfinished Business:  None Old Business:  Adam Kutell and Erin … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 8, 2015

Meeting Minutes July 1, 2015

July 1st, 2015 Called to order @ 702pm Met Life Building Business Meeting: Presiding Officer:  Steve Winheim (filling in for James Bubash) Greeter:  Dick Shields Invocator:  Howard Brandt No corrections to June 24, 2015 minutes and accepted as emailed Officers Reports:  None Committee Reports:  None Unfinished Business:  None New Business:  Outgoing Officers discharged by Rob … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 1, 2015

Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015

Meeting Date: June 24, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer:  Jim Bubash Greeter: Steve Winheim Invocator: Jerry Paul ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: Anniversary Committee - Wed. October 28 at Andre’s Banquet Center. Start with a social (cash bar) at 6:30 pm followed by dinner and a … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015

Meeting Minutes June 17, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: June 17, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Howard Brandt Invocator: Tom Terrific ************************************* Officers’ Reports Dick Shields - Treasurer Report: currently in the bank $2245.00 with $2395.00 a year ago. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 17, 2015

Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: June 10, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Steve Winheim Invocator: Joe Brock ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: none ************************************* Old Business: Steve Winheim - Puts forth nominations for officers for July … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015

Meeting Minutes June 3, 2015

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: __6/3/2015______ Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: ____Met Life Bldg___ Presiding officer: __Jim Bubash_____________ Greeter____Jack Bettag _______________ Invocator: ____Rob VanWinkle _______________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports: Tom Terrific mentioned that if anyone is not signed up for the club website and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 3, 2015

Meeting Minutes May 27, 2015

Meeting date:  5-27-15 Called to order:  659pm Presiding Officer:  James Bubash Greeter:  Matt Ramshaw Invocator/CLE:  Carl Hendrickson Officers report:  None Committee reports:  Carl Hendrickson reported on 40th anniversary party.  Carl took a head count of members wanting the party on Wednesday night.  The night will be in October starting at 630pm, at a banquet center, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 27, 2015

Meeting Minutes May 20, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: May 20, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Carol Lindwedel Invocator: Howard Brandt ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Money Report read by Jim Bubash: The current checking account balance is $2837.00.  That's 18% … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 20, 2015

Meeting Minutes May 13, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: May 13, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: — — Invocator: Susan McConnell ************************************* Officers’ Reports VP of Membership, Susan McConnell, gave membership report.  Since 2008 until 2015, the SCTM membership … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 13, 2015

Meeting Minutes May 6, 2015

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: May 6, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Joe Brock Invocator: Carol Lindwedel ************************************* Officers’ Reports Jim- Monthly Reports via Officers: 1 st Education / 2nd Membership / 3rd Treasurer / 4th Wednesday meet … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 6, 2015

Meeting Minutes April 29, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters ? # 1957 Meeting Date: _April 29, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 P.M. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Leon Sewkarran Invocator: Jerry Paul ************************************* Officers? Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports:None ************************************* Old Business:None ************************************* New Business:None ************************************* Correspondence & Announcements:This was … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 29, 2015

Meeting Minutes April 22, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 22, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Tom Terrific Invocator: Dave Domian ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: none ************************************* Old Business: Jim Salih reminds the club of the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 22, 2015

Meeting Minutes April 15, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 15, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Jim Ruzicka Invocator: Howard Brandt ************************************* Officers’ Reports Treasurer's Report (Dick Shields): Checking Account balances: Current: $2,849, 6 mos ago: $2,203, 1 year … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 15, 2015

Meeting Minutes April 8, 2015

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 8 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Susan McConnell Greeter: Dick Shields Invocator: Joe Brock ************************************* Officers’ Reports Dick Shields - Needs to leave at the break, but will gladly collect dues before he leaves. ************************************* Committee … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 8, 2015

Meeting Minutes April 1, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: April 1, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Alita Quires Invocator: Tim Budd ************************************* Officers’ Reports - Has anyone spoken to Dean Bone; know how he is doing? Will follow up … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 1, 2015

Meeting Minutes March 25, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: March 25, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Adam Kutell Invocator: Jack Bettag ************************************* Officers’ Reports Treasure (Dick Shields): Audit of the books for the last 6 months and everything is … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 25, 2015

Report of Toastmasters Audit Committee March 18 2015

Presented by Carl Hendrickson and James Bubash We have looked at the records maintained by Susan McConnell and Dick Shields. We verified that all checks and deposits have been recorded in the check register. We reconciled the bank account as of December 31, 2014. The balance in the Club Checking Account as of December 31, … Continue reading Report of Toastmasters Audit Committee March 18 2015

Meeting Minutes March 18, 2015

Meeting Date: __3/18/2015_____ Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: ___Met Life_________ Presiding officer: ___Jim Bubash____________ Greeter___Susan McConnell___________________ Invocator/CLE : _Jerry Paul/Rob VanWinkle________ Kathleen Willis-Tienes of the Mehlville High School Speech and Debate Team, talked about what she does for her Team. She is looking for Toastmasters to visit and speak to the kids. Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 18, 2015

Evaluation Checklist

    Toastmasters International has a good book you can download on Effective Evaluations.       Below is a video on how to give better evaluations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H97bLbZqt3s   Here is a basic list of things to look for when evaluating a speech. Start Notes/preparation Title - Interesting/Attention Getting Appearance - dressed appropriately Audience research … Continue reading Evaluation Checklist

2015 – Speech & Evaluation Contest Award Winners

Congratulations to the South County Toastmasters 2015 Speech Contest Winners. From left to right: Vamsi Jammalamadaka - Second place in Speech Contest, Shreya Gopal – First place in the Speech Contest, Erin Gissel – First place in the Evaluation Contest, Jim Bubash - Second place in Evaluation contest. The winners will represent the club at … Continue reading 2015 – Speech & Evaluation Contest Award Winners

Meeting Minutes March 11, 2015

Meeting Date: __March 11, 2015 Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: __Met Life__________ Presiding officer: ________________________Jim Bubash___________ Invocator/CLE : _Carl Hendrickson ************************************* Officers’ Reports ************************************* Committee Reports: ************************************* Unfinished Business: ************************************* New Business: Thanks to Bill Collier and Arch Engraving for providing the trophies. Carl Hendrickson was appointed as Club Parliamentarian by President Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 11, 2015

2 Ears + 2 Hours = Unlimited Fun

Friends, St Louisans, Countrymen, please lend us your ears for two hours and we will repay you with the time of your life. South County Toastmasters is conducting the club level International Speech and Evaluation Contest next Wednesday, March 11, 2015. The contest would be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the MetLife Building, … Continue reading 2 Ears + 2 Hours = Unlimited Fun

Meeting Minutes February 25, 2015

Meeting Date: _Feb. 25, 2015____ Called to order at: __7 p.m.____ Location: ______Met Life______ Presiding Officer: _Jim Bubash______________ Greeter____Jack Bettag______________________ Invocator/CLE : __Jim Ruzicka________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports - none ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Unfinished Business: Speech and Evaluation Contest is next week - March 4th. Steve Bettag is the Contestmaster and there is still … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 25, 2015

Meeting Minutes February 18, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: February 18, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Lauren Ritter Invocator: Carl Hendrickson ************************************* Officers’ Reports: none ************************************* Committee Reports: Steve Bettag: International Speech Contest & Evaluation contest is two weeks … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 18, 2015

Meeting Minutes February 11, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: February 11, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Jim Bubash Greeter: Rob Osborne Invocator: Jerry Paul ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Dean Bone: Need 1 CC to reach President’s Distinguish Award by the end of June. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 11, 2015

Meeting Minutes January 28, 2015

Meeting Minutes Form Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: January 28, 2015 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Dean Bone Greeter: Rob Van Winkle Invocator: Seth Lindsey ************************************* Officers’ Reports Adam Kutell brought up that we are well on our way but still need … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 28, 2015