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
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Free Writing
Here's a speech I did on Free Writing. Give it a try and it will help you in your speech writing in the future.
Area 4 Director, Som Bhattacharyya, visits South County Toastmasters.
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
Capital T Humorous Speech Contest
Is anyone from South County Toastmasters be interested in attending a Humorous Speech Contest for the Advanced Club? August 14th. Capital T Toastmasters invites you to join us for our annual humorous speaking contest. It will be held in the Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church at 921 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, MO, 63119. The event starts … Continue reading Capital T Humorous Speech Contest
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
Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat
Here's a book I wrote a number of years ago which might help some of my fellow Toastmasters. Click Here to Download
Fortune Magazine Article
Here's a nice article about Toastmasters in Fortune Magazine. http://fortune.com/2015/07/22/toastmasters-public-speaking/
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
District 8 Champion to Visit SCTM
Tawanna Watson, the District 8 Speech Champion, is going to visit the club on July 22nd and wants to practice the speech she is going to give for the International Contest. I'm sure she would appreciate any feedback you can give her to improve.
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
New Officers Elected July 2015
(From left to right) Dick Shields (Treasurer) Caleb Harley (Sgt. At Arms) Carl Hendrickson (Officer at Large) Jerry Paul (Secretary) Rob VanWinkle (Area Governor) Dave Domain (President) Dean Bone (VP of Public Relations) Vamsi Jammalamadaka (VP of Education) Not pictured: Susan McConnell (VP of Membership)
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
New Member David Rogers
Please welcome our newest member David Rogers. He was inducted in to our club at the May 27, 2015 meeting. David Rogers’s mentor is Tom Terrific. Pictured, from left, are: Tom Terrific & David Rogers.
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
Ted Talk Tips
As a frequent Ted Talk viewer, I thought I'd put together some research into how a good Ted Talk is developed and delivered. Slides - only use if they will enhance the message. Use graphics over text and if you use text make it 42 point or larger. Less is More. Practice, practice, practice. Opening … Continue reading Ted Talk Tips
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
Audio-Video Etc. Checklist
When talking in front of your own local Toastmaster group, you probably won't have any questions about A/V setup, but when you go to an outside group it will pay to get your questions answered before you step up to speak. Here are a few items to check ahead of time. Audio Can you play … Continue reading Audio-Video Etc. Checklist
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
New Member Erin Kipp
Please welcome our newest member Erin Kipp. She was inducted in to our club at the April 8, 2015 meeting. Erin Kipp’s mentor is Carol Lindwedel. Pictured, from left, are: Carol Lindwedel & Erin Kipp.
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
How to Use a Microphone
The 21 Commandments of Mr. Mike Row Phone I'd like to introduce a friend of mine to you, Mr. Mike Row Phone. Mr. Mike can be your best friend or he can be your worst nightmare. To illustrate that point, I once attended a presentation at a local hospital with my wife. It was held in … Continue reading How to Use a Microphone
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
New Members Joe Brach and Adam Jackson
Please welcome our newest members Joe Brach and Adam Jackson. They were inducted in to our club at the February 18, 2015 meeting. Joe Brach’s mentor is Jack Bettag. Adam Jackson’s mentor is Dave Domian. Pictured, from left, are: Jim Bubash, Jack Bettag, Joe Brach, Adam Jackson and Dave Domian.
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 Cancelled Tonight – Feb 4, 2015
Because of the bad weather, the meeting is cancelled tonight - Feb 4, 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
