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Meeting called to order 7:00pm by Vamsi Jamalamadaka President Steve Winheim acknowledged visitor Cheryl Thibout as a second time visitor. Liz Dekamp was in attendance and may come back more often. Jerry Paul announced that we are still seeking a volunteer for sergeant at arms for the club humorous speech contest. Previous minutes were approved. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 6, 2014

July 30 2014 Minutes of the Meeting Vamsi Jamalamadaka opens meeting and introduces president Steve Winheim at 7:00 pm. Susan McConnell gave invocation. Four guests were present:  Becky Rivera, Sharon Thibaut, Karen Barton, Tim Budd. Dave Domian will be mentoring Greg Hirner. Motion was passed to reimburse Jim Bubash  $27.xx for printing new award certificates. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 30, 2014

meeting started 7:00 pm Invocator: Bill Collier NEW BUSINESS Adam Kutell swears in Vamsi Jamalamadaka as new Sergeant at Arms for the remainder of the term. Adam Kutell announces TLI makeup meeting for officers to be held 8/16 at 14:30. District 8 Fall Contest Judges training to be held 7/30 at 630 pm Brent Stewart … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 23, 2014

Brent Stewart received Communicator award. Minutes were not available from July 2 meeting. No quorum of members, discussion of PA system tabled until later date. Toastmaster-- Gina Willard Jack Carter -- General Evaluator Dean Bone -- "Ah" counter and camera Robert Osborn--Vote Count Alita Quires-- grammarian Jim Ruzicka -- CLE Jeff Hall -- Invocator Patrick … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 9, 2014

Brent Stewart motions to ammend previous minutes to show audit was performed on club's financial statements. Max Kaiser requests help to judge District 8 Contest. Adam Kutell announced Toastmasters Leadership Institute makeup dates for Division A to be held August 16 at 2:30 pm. Jerry Paul motions install new officers in unfinished business portion of meeting,Area … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 2, 2014

Meeting Date: June 25, 2014 Called to order at 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Vamsi Jammalamadaka Invocator: Seth Lindsey Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: James Bubash confirmed that he is still researching P/A, sound system, and will have a report for us next month. New Business: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 25, 2014

Meeting Date: June 18, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Susan McConnell Invocator: George Kiser Minutes from June 11 meeting accepted as sent out Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: PA system is under development New Business: None Correspondence & Announcements: TLI training is on June 21 and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 18, 2014

Meeting Date: June 11, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Seth Lindsey Invocator: Jack Carter Minutes from June 4th meeting were accepted as mailed Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: Carl Hendrickson who is part of the search committee for a new location for SCTM, in the event that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 11, 2014

Meeting Date: 6-14-2014 Called to order at 7:00 p.m.     Location: Met Life Presiding Officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Jeffrey Hall    Invocator: Carol Lindwedel Officers reports: none Committee reports: none Old business: none New business: none Correspondence & Announcements: James Bubash explained some options for the purchase of a microphone. He will report on the cost at … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 4, 2014

Meeting Date: May 28, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m.   Location: Met Life Bldg. Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Jack Carter     Invocator: Dean Bone Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: None New Business: Slate of officers was read and will be voted on at this week’s meeting. Officer at Large – … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 28, 2014

Meeting Date: May 21, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Alita Quires Invocator: Robb Osborn II Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: Gina Willard, Past President and chair of the officer committee, announced the candidates for the next term: Officer at Large – Alan Kirby Treasure – Susan McConnell VP … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 21, 2014

Meeting Date: May 14, 2014Called to order at 7:00 p.m.  Location: Met LifePresiding officer: Carl HendricksonGreeter: Liz DeCamp Invocator: Howard BrandtOfficers’ Reports: noneCommittee Reports: noneOld Business:Adam Kutell resumed discussion about a PA system being available for Toastmasters. He then made a motion to appoint Jim Bubash as the contact person to assume responsibility for this initiative. Ginny … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 14, 2014

Meeting Date: April 7, 2014Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Susan McConnell Invocator: Carl HendricksonOfficers’ Reports: NoneCommittee Reports: NoneOld Business: NoneNew Business: Jim Bubash mentioned a suggestion from members to have a public address system available for members who would like to use PA as a speaking tool. There was discussion that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 7, 2014

Meeting Date: April 30 2014Called to order at: 7:04 p.m. Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Kelly Brunie Invocator: Carol LindwedelOfficers’ Reports: NoneCommittee Reports: NoneUnfinished Business: NoneNew Business: NoneCorrespondence & Announcements: Rob Van Winkle, Area 4 Governor, announced that there are volunteer district leadership roles available. If you are interested, please speak with Rob VanWinkle.Rob also confirmed that … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 30, 2014

Meeting Date: April 23 2014Called to order at 7:01 p.m.Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Carol A. LindwedelInvocator: George KiserMeeting minutes from the April 16 reviewed and approved as emailed.Officers’ Reports:Alan Kirby placed first and Erin Gissel placed 3rd in the division contest on April 19th.Alan Kirby will compete in the International Speech Contest Saturday May 3rd … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 23, 2014

Meeting Date: April 16, 2014Called to order at 7:01 p.m.  Location: MetLifePresiding officer: Matt RamshawGreeter: Sudi Gopinath   Invocator: Howard BrandtOfficers¡¦ Reports: NoneCommittee Reports: NoneOld Business: Division A Contest is (was) April 19th @ Thornhill Library. Erin Gissel and Alan Kirby represented our club in the contest; Erin placed 3rd in the Evaluation contest and Alan Kirby … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 16, 2014

Meeting Date: April 9th, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 p.m. Location: MetLife Presiding Officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Jim Ruzicka Invocator: Steve Winheim Officers’ Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Unfinished Business: None New Business: VPM, Carol Lindwedel, announced that she received applications for two new memberships: Seth Lindsey and Beverly McKee 1.      Treasurer, Sudi … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 9, 2014

Meeting Date: April 2, 2014 Called to order at 7:00 p.m.    Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Hunter (Patrick)       Invocator: Carol Lindwedel March 26th meeting minutes approved as sent and subsequently corrected. Officers’ Reports: Treasurer, Sudi Gopinath, announced that all membership dues were submitted for the next term! He confirmed for us … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 2, 2014

Meeting Date: March 26, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Brian Ettling Invocator: Judy Sowers Meeting minutes, March 19, accepted as “read” Officers’ Reports: Congratulations to Alan Kirby and Erin Gissel for winning first place in the Speech/Evaluation Contest on March 22. The next contest for Alan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 26, 2014

Meeting Date: March 19, 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 pm     Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter: Carol Lindwedel Invocator: Matt Ramshaw Minutes from previous meeting, March 12th, accepted as “read” Officers’ Reports: Greeter/VPM Carol Lindwedel announced that Greg Turner was a returning guest this evening. Committee Reports: None Old Business: None New Business: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 19, 2014

Meeting Date: March 12 2014 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Invocator: Jeffrey Hall – “The Dash” March 5th minutes approved Officers’ Reports: Treasurer Sudi Gopinath reminded members to have dues ($42) submitted to him in person or via mail by March 19th. Please bring a check or cash with you … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 12, 2014

Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: MetLife Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Invocator: Jack Bettag Officers’ Reports: Treasurer Sudi Gopinath reported that Toastmaster dues are due for the next term. DUES ARE $42.00. PLEASE PAY DUES, IN FULL, ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19TH. Carl Hendrickson, mentioned, and shared, the most recent press release and photo of the newly installed … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 5, 2014

At Metlife building Called to order at 7:03 pm Presiding Officer: Matt Ramshaw Invocation by: Howard Brandt Minutes Approved Officers- No Report Committees- No report Old Business- None New Business- Inducted 2 new members- Jack Carter and Dean Bone Sudi and Shera will be hosting training program on June 21st -------------------------------------- Rob VanWinkle will be … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 26, 2014

Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957   Meeting Date: February 19, 2014 Called to order at: 7: 01 p.m. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Greeter:  Kelly Bottini Invocator: George Kiser CL Evaluator: _________________________________ ************************************* Officers’ Reports:  Vice President of Education Jerry Paul reported that the club has accomplished 9 of the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014

Meeting Date: 2/12/2014 Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Officer Report  - Jerry Paul is looking for requests for March meetings.  Please email Jerry if you would like to do a specific role in the month of March. International Speech contest is on 2/26.  Please email Jerry if you … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 12, 2014

Meeting Date: 1/29/2014 Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife Building Presiding officer: Matt Ramshaw Officer Report – The International Speech Contest is Feb 26th.  Jerry Paul is the contest chair and he will have a sign-up sheet for those that would like to participate. Committee Report – Carl Hendrickson spoke on behalf of the Search … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 29, 2014