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South County Toastmasters Meeting March 5th, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Collin Fries Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:  VPE:  Debbie Young: Emailed members with info for the Division A International and Evaluation Speech … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 5, 2025

South County Toastmasters Meeting Feburary 26, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Debbie Young filling in for Erin Kutell Guests: Allie Puskarich  Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:  VPE:  Debbie Young: Announced area contest at New Hope United … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 26, 2025

Youth Leadership Graduation Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Matthew Jethro, Miles Ruczika, Eric, Racquel, Vanessa and Viviana Henlon, James and Troy Spraggs, Soroda Nasiri, Ali, Darius, and Ari Holmes, Betty Salih Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 19, 2025

South County Toastmasters Meeting February 12, 2025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Meeting Theme: Valentine's Day Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Matthew Jethro, Joe Bruhn Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:  VPE:  Debbie Young: Awards Patrick Hunt Level 5 of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 12, 2025

South County Toastmasters Meeting Feburary 5, 20025 Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Ken Seise, Colin Fries, Ivana Sarhatlic Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell:  VPE:  Debbie Young:  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 5, 2025

South County Toastmasters Speech and Evaluation Contest Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests:  Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell: Calls a motion to forego the business meeting to make time for the club speech and evaluation … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 29, 2025

Theme: Influential Figures Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Brian?,  Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell VPE:  Debbie Young:  VPM:  JD Perper VPPR:  Haley Spencer Treasurer:  Jim Salih Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Julie Zeitler Unfinished Business:  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 22, 2025

Meeting Theme: None Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  Erin Kutell Guests: Andrew Stanley, Tina Sappington, Frank Scarpase Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  Erin Kutell VPE:  Debbie Young: Presents Educational Award to Andrew Held Level 2 Certification of Dynamic Leadership  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025

Meeting Theme:  Overcoming Challenges Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests: April Garrett, Tina Sappington, Allison Gildehaus, Nick Wall, Brian Scarpase, and Sarah Dahm, Div A Director (Installing Officer). Minutes:  Had been sent out and there were no changes. Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 8, 2025

Meeting Theme:  Christmas Party Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center South County Toastmasters held its Christmas Party and a good time was had by all.  There was plenty of food and we were entertained by J.D. and several members of his music group who played a selection of Christmas Music. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

Meeting Theme:  Winter Solstice vs. Summer Solstice Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Matthew Jethro, Charlie Compton Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young VPM:  Amy Kelemen VPPR:  Julie Zeitler Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Brent Stewart Committee Reports: Jim Salih reported that Youth … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 11, 2024

Meeting Theme: Let it Snow Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Michelle Konacki, Charlie Compton Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young presented Education Awards to Ashley Spraggs for completion of Levels 2, 3, and 4 of Presentation Mastery and to Brent Stewart for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 4, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Only in St. Louis Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests: Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young requested that we keep Bill Collier and his wife Joyce in our prayers as she is dealing with cancer.  It would be nice to drop … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Change Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Matthew Jethro, Jim Bubash (former member) Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young VPM:  Amy Kelemen VPPR:  Julie Zeitler Treasurer:  Jim Salih Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Brent Stewart Committee Reports:  Youth Leadership:  Jim Salih reported … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 13, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Memorable Vacations Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Matthew Awondatu Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young VPM:  Amy Kelemen VPPR:  Julie Zeitler Treasurer:  Jim Salih reported that the October financial report has been sent out.  If anyone didn’t receive it or … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 6, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Halloween Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:38 p.m. (technical difficulties with online aspects) Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Fabi Club Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young VPM:  Amy Kelemen VPPR:  Julie Zeitler Treasurer:  Jim Salih Sergeant-at-Arms:  Vicky Kolaks Secretary:  Brent Stewart Committee Reports: Unfinished Business: New Business: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 30, 2024

Meeting Theme: None Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:   Raj Memula, Fabi Club Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young presented an Education Award to Alan Kirby for completion of Level 2 and Level 3 of Presentation Mastery and to Adam Kutell for completion … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 23, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Ongoing Learning & Growth Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Raj Memula, Fabi Clubb, Donna Overmann, Matthew Awondatu Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young presented Steve Burchett an Educational Award for completing Level 4 of Persuasive Influence and an Educational Award … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 16, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Favorite Fall Activities Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Officer Reports: Treasurer:  Jim Salih noted that the Club will not meet the day before Thanksgiving (November 27), December 25, or January 1. President:  J.D. Perper noted that an Executive Board meeting was held October … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Founders Day Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Becky Fadely, Allison McCutcheon, Nick Murphy, Donna Overmann, and former Toastmasters Carl Hendrickson, John Brugere, Paul Ederer, Kelly Standing, and Chris Kuban Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young VPM:  Amy Kelemen VPPR:  Julie … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024

Meeting Theme:  I’m Gonna Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Jake Mondschein, Michelle Compton Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper announced that he had received the Club’s certificate for achieving President’s Distinguished Club status and $110 in gift certificates for use at the Toastmasters Store.  J.D. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 25, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Open House Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Meeting Conducted by Julie Zeitler Guests:  Ginny Scroggs, Alan Scroggs, Kristen Kahle-Massey, Crystal Bova, Matthew Awondatu Business Meeting was not held ************************************************************************* Toastmaster/Emcee:  George Kiser who noted that Toastmasters was founded by Ralph Smedley who was … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 18, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Technology Meeting Location:  Zoom Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Kat Graham Business Meeting Was Not Held ************************************************************************* Toastmaster: Brent Stewart Table Topics Master: Sylvia Awondatu General Evaluator:  Sandy Roll Grammarian:  Amy Kelemen Timer: Hope Dodson Wizard of Ahs: Debbie Young Vote Counter:  Julie Zeitler Invocator/Jokemaster:  Ashley Spraggs Speaker … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Labor/Work Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Kat Graham Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young announced that our Founder’s Day Meeting will be October 2.  At that meeting we will do a recap of some of the accomplishments of the past … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 4, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Favorite Breakfast Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Kevin Pope, Carl Hendrickson, Adam & Erin Kutell (who turned in their membership applications) Minutes approved Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young VPM:  Amy Kelemen VPPR:  Julie Zeitler:  Our Open House to increase … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Pets Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests: Matthew Awondatu Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper VPE:  Debbie Young VPM:  Amy Kelemen VPPR:  Julie Zeitler announced that the Club will host an Open House/Homecoming on Wednesday, September 18. Treasurer:  Jim Salih announced that he is … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Back to School Meeting Location:  Zoom Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests: None Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper noted that each of the officers have a copy of the Club Success Plan which the Board will be completing at its next meeting. VPE:  Debbie Young announced that Alan Kirby … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024

Meeting Theme:  National Purple Heart Day Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Erin Kutell, Adam Kutell, Phyllis Neff, Nick Murphy, and Carl Hendrickson Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper- VPE:  Debbie Young-.Education Award for Vicky Kolaks, Level 1 of Innovative Planning.  Next week is online only.  … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 7, 2024

Meeting Theme:  Props Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Josh Bauman, Matthew Awondatu, Vic’s Everywhere Companion Groovy Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper-None VPE:  Debbie Young- Jeff Hoehn was recognized for achieving the Triple Crown which is 3 Pathways Levels in one year.  The following received … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 31, 2024

Meeting Theme: Challenges          Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Minutes Approved. Officer Reports: President:  J.D. Perper-Reminded us of Club decorum for the meeting noting that the lectern should never be left unattended.  He also stated that the gavel should only be tapped once, and he … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 24, 2024

Meeting Theme: Inspiration            Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order:  6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer:  J.D. Perper Guests:  Carl Hendrickson, Bev Stewart, Josh Bauman, Mike Boles Minutes Approved. Officer Reports: President:  JD Perper-No Report VPE:  Debbie Young-Awarded four educational awards to Jeff Hoehn.  Presentation Mastery Level 2 and 3 (previously announced), and Level 4 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 17, 2024

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Theme: Cars, Automobiles, Rides Meeting Location: Zoom Call to Order: 6:30 p.m. Presiding Officer: J.D. Perper Officer Reports: President: J.D. Perper, No Report VPE: Debbie Young: July 31 is the fifth meeting of the month. The meeting will focus on props. Debbie will bring props for the participants to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 10, 2024

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Families Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report. VPE: Debbie Young. Education award for Bill Collier who completed Level 4 of Effective Coaching. Education award for Steve Burchett who completed Level 3 of Persuasive Influence. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 19, 2024

South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Family Meeting Location:  Sunset Hills Community Center Call to Order: 6:30 PM Presiding Officer: Adam Fox Officer Reports: President: Adam Fox. No report. VPE: Debbie Young. No report. VPM: Ashley Spraggs. No report. VPPR: Julie Zeitler.  No report. Treasurer:  Jim Salih. No report. Sergeant-at-Arms: Susan McConnell. No report Secretary: Patrick Hunt. No report. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024