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Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Vamsi Jamalamadaka. President Steve Winheim inducted a new member Cathy Money. Gina williard requested to be reimbursed for book purchase for past president.  motion passed. Toastmaster            Steve Bettag (theme: post season baseball) Grammarian                      … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 1, 2014

Meeting called to order at 7:03 by Vamsi Jamalamadaka Invocation performed by Judy Sowers President, Steve Winheim introduces two guests, Kathy and Julie. The comedy troupe from SCTM was well received at their performance Previous minutes were approved Susan McConnell gave a quick treasury report. Current Balance  $2132 Expenses     $1266 Income       $1004 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 24, 2014

Brent Stewart served as greeter. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Vamsi Jamalamadaka Invocation by Carl Hendrickson President, Steve Winheim introduced the club business card. Carl Hendickson motioned  that we vote on printing new business cards, the motion passed. Adam Kutell is checking into the GOOGLE voice service for possible charges and setup … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 17, 2014

Jerry Paul served as greeter. James Bubash called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Susan McConnell gave the invocation. President, Steve Winheim introduced two visitors, Judy and Bill Mason Carl Hendirichson motions to change bylaws of club.  Discussion was tabled pending further review. Susan McConnell reminds us dues are due by at 9/17 meeting. Jim … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 10, 2014

Judy Sowers acted as greeter for the evening. Vamsi Jamalamadaka called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Susan McConnell gave the invocation. President Steve Winheim introduced the guests in attendance. Erika Golart, visiting from the O'Fallon, IL TM club Joe Wright Ecatarina Previous minutes were approved. Carl Hendrickson motions to change the bylaws to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 3, 2014

Sergeant at arms, Vamsi Jamalamadaka called meeting to order at 7:05. Acting president Brent Stewart also gave the invocation. Previous minutes were accepted. Susan McConnell reminds everyone that club dues are forthcoming. Rob van Winkle asks for help at area contest on 9/27. Alan Kirby is seeking materials for a youth leadership program and will … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest Matt Ramshaw Sergeant at Arms for the event started meeting at 7:05 pm Brent Stewart performed invocation. Carol Lindwedell announced that Tim Budd had applied for membership. President Steve Winheim brings in Tim Budd as a new member. Jim Bubash is his coach. Jim Bubash Thanks everyone for the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 20, 2014

Kelly Brunie served as greeter. Meeting called to order by vamsi jamalamadaka at 7:00 pm. Alita Quires gave invocation. President Steve Winheim recognized guest Tim Budd Previous minutes approved Adam Kutell announced need for members to train at TLI for our club to receive awards. Club BBQ to be held Oct. 4, 2014 Jerry Paul … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 13, 2014

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