Last week one of our SCTM members raised a toast to the wonderful people and camaraderie at SCTM. Here is her rendering: “Long shall you live” To South County Toastmasters Long shall you live! And as you do So shall we forever grow Challenging our selves Bettering our selves Encouraging each other And striving for … Continue reading A Toast to South County TM!
News
Thank You – Award – Congratulations
This last meeting we had a number of people recognized in the club meeting. Past-President Gina Willard was given a Dale Carnegie book by Jerry Paul as a way of saying thanks for the great job she did leading the club for the last term. Shreya Gopal earned the Advanced Communicator Bronze Award presented by … Continue reading Thank You – Award – Congratulations
Meeting Minutes January 22, 2014
Meeting Date: 1/22/2014Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife BuildingPresiding officer: Matt RamshawOfficer Report – NoneCommittee Report - NoneOld Business – Carl Hendrickson inducted Sudi Gopinath in as Treasurer.New Business - NoneCorrespondence & Announcements – President Matt Ramshaw has appointed Carl Hendrickson to be the Club Parliamentarian.Congratulations to Alita Quires for receiving her Competent Communicator … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 22, 2014
International Speech Contest Materials
To Do Ahead of Time Get members to signup for contests Get a "Pattern Speaker" for the Evaluation contest. Read the current TI Contest Rule Book. Fill positions for chief judge, 2 timers, 2 sgt at arms, tie-breaker judge, 2 vote counters. Email forms to contestants ahead of time - bio and eligibility. Order trophies/Talk … Continue reading International Speech Contest Materials
Alita Quires – Competent Communicator Award
Congratulations goes to Alita Quires for earning her Competent Communicator award. Presenting her with the award is President Matt Ramshaw.
New Treasurer – Sudi Gopinath
At our last meeting Sudi Gopinath was inducted into the office of Treasurer by past-president Carl Hendrickson.
Speak – the movie
I just noticed that the movie "Speak" is available at the St. Louis County library. It's about Toastmaster's World Championship of public speaking. I have not seen it yet, but have it ordered. You can order it at the slcl.org website.
Speech Evaluation Template – Bob Gergen
Bob Gergen was nice enough to share his evaluation template not only for new Toastmaster training, but he also has given us permission to share it with club members. Bob is an evaluation award winner and gives us some practical advice and a template to follow to get us started in our evaluations. This is … Continue reading Speech Evaluation Template – Bob Gergen
Sit with a Veteran
One new member tip is that before you are scheduled for a job which you have never done, sit with the person doing that job the prior week. I noticed that Sue was scheduled as Vote Counter one week and she sat with Kelly the prior week to learn the ropes ahead of time. Another … Continue reading Sit with a Veteran
Meeting Minutes January 15, 2014
Meeting Date: 1/15/2014 Called to order at 7 pm in the MetLife Building Presiding officer: Gina Willard and Matt Ramshaw New Business – Lora Mather inducted the new officers for the upcoming term. Here is the list of new officers: President – Matt Ramshaw VP Education – Jerry Paul VP Membership – Carol Lindwedel VP … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 15, 2014
World Championship Speeches
Here are some of the past World Champion Speakers: 2001 - Darren LaCroix 2007 - Vikas Jhingran 2012 - Ryan Avery - 1st Place 2012 - Carol Carter - 2nd Place
New Officer Installation
New officers were installed on January 15th, 2014 by Lora Mather DTM, The District Governor of District 8 Toastmasters. (far right) From left to right, the new officers are: President - Matt Ramshaw VP Education - Jerry Paul VP Membership - Carol Lindwedel VP Public Relations - Jeff Hall Secretary - Steve Bettag Sgt. at Arms … Continue reading New Officer Installation
Treasurer Audit Committee – January 7, 2014
Report of the Treasurer Audit Committee Presented by Tom “Terrific” Krauska I have looked at the records maintained by outgoing Treasurer Matt Ramshaw. I reconciled the bank account as of December 31, 2013 with our checking account sheet. The balance in the Club Checking Account as of that date is $2472.79. Thanks to Matt for … Continue reading Treasurer Audit Committee – January 7, 2014
2013 Party Pictures
Here's the link for all the pictures from the recent party.
2013 World Champion
PRESIYAN VASILEV is the 2013 Toastmaster International Champion. Following are two videos about Pres below. Pres talks about his journey. Darren LaCroix talking about the speech and the preparation it took.
The Importance of Body Language
Most of us know how important body language is not only when giving a speech, but in many other situations in life. Amy Cuddy in the video below shows us how to achieve that feeling of power that we all desire. "Fake it til you make it," is a quote shes uses to become the … Continue reading The Importance of Body Language
Party – December 18th
A reminder to everyone that our Christmas party is December 18th at the Fox Chase Apartments. Bring a dish to share and a white-elephant gift if you'd like to take part in the exchange. Times 5:30 pm - doors open and time to socialize. 6:30 pm - dinner starts 7:30 pm - Events and White … Continue reading Party – December 18th
Speech Writing 101 – the video
Here's a video Tom did on the process of writing a speech.
Meeting Minutes December 11, 2013
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: December 11, 2013 Called to order at: 7:00 PM. Location: MetLife Building Presiding officer: Gina Willard Minutes of last meeting (December 4) were sent out and accepted as sent. Greeter: Liz DeCamp Invocator: Howard Brandt CL Evaluator: Dave Domian ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 11, 2013
Speech Writing 101
Tom Terrific is doing a program on Speech Writing tomorrow - December 11th - Wednesday - 7pm - regular club meeting - if you'd like to learn how to put together that "Terrific" speech.
Officer Election Script
This the script that our Parliamentarian Carl H. has put together for the election of officers. Notes from Carl: First, it is recommended that officers be elected in descending order, from President on down. Gina and I did not do this because of the contest for President and which required a secret ballot. In the … Continue reading Officer Election Script
Meeting Minutes December 4, 2013
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: December 4, 2013 Called to order at: 7:00 PM, with a quorum being present. Location: MetLife Building. Presiding officer: Gina Willard. Minutes of the last meeting (November 20th) were sent out and accepted as sent. Greeter: Kelly Bottini Invocator: Matt Ramshaw CL Evaluator Laurie … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 4, 2013
How to Put Humor into Your Presentation – Keith Woodman
This was a speech done by Keith Woodman at our club about how to add humor into your presentation. It's great material, so please take the time to listen to it.
No Meeting November 27th
Reminder - No Meeting November 27th Next Meeting is December 4th Happy Thanksgiving!
Meeting Minutes November 20, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 20 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Don’t Hit the Panic Button MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes were sent out, accepted as sent EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: The Webster competition - … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 20, 2013
Meeting Minutes November 13, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 13 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER:7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Resilience MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as sent out previously EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: Adam purchased new CD’s for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 13, 2013
Want to be a Website Editor?
For those of you interested in writing for the SCTM website and blog, you first have to setup an account with Word Press. If you follow the usual prompts you will end up with your own blog, which is not what you want. You just want to create an account. Click on the link below … Continue reading Want to be a Website Editor?
Meeting Minutes November 6, 2013
MEETING DATE: 6 Nov 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Unofficial - Efficiency MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Previous minutes stand as sent out EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: Volunteer judges for the Webster Univ speech Contest are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 6, 2013
Turn a Joke into a Humorous Story
Many times a new speaker will resort to reading a joke he found on the internet and it will usually flop. What they need to do instead is to take that joke and turn it into a believable story and then add the vocal variety of a story teller. Here’s how to do it: #1. … Continue reading Turn a Joke into a Humorous Story
Brent Stewart – Kiwanian of the Year
Recently our own Brent Stewart was honored as the winner of the "Kiwanian of the Year" award by the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Kiwanis Club. Congratulations to Brent from everyone in our club.
Meeting Minutes October 30, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 30 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Speech Marathon MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Meeting minutes accepted as sent out EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 30, 2013
Beyond Competent Leadership
Carl Hendrickson talks about how to go beyond being a competent leader.
SD Cards for Video
One of the questions asked me last night was, "Can I use my SD card again to record a speech if it already has a speech one it?" The answer is this. You can continue using the SD card at the club to record your videos until it fills up. An 8gb SD card that … Continue reading SD Cards for Video
Division A Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest –
Fellow Toastmasters, The news just in! You all might be curious about what happened at the Division A - Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest! It will come as no surprise that contestants from SCTM fared very well and placed at the contest. Erin Gissel placed 3rd at the Table Topics Contest with style and … Continue reading Division A Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest –
Meeting Minutes October 23, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 23 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO CONCLUSION: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: BACKWARDS MEETING EXPLANATION OF BACKWARDS MEETING - Matt and Carl explained that tonight's meeting will be run backwards meaning we were adjourned as soon as we got … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 23, 2013
A Toastmasters Best Friend
Fellow Toastmasters, Here is a speech by our very own Carl Hendrickson! He speaks about how to be a great mentor and how it helps nurture new members into the Toastmasters way. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMxfB8LLt6Q Most definitely a great speech!
Meeting Minutes October 16, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING DATE: 16 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Hakuna Matata MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted with the one change. Correction to the meeting minutes - Kelly Brunie (change to the meeting minutes from last week) … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 16, 2013
Meeting Minutes October 9, 2013
MEETING DATE: 9 October 2013 MEETING TIME: 700P VENUE: Met Life Building CALLED TO ORDER: 700P PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard, President MEETING THEME: Responsibility MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved w/o adjustments EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Treasurer (Matt Ramshaw) – An email to be sent regarding club by-law changes that will be voted at 10/16 mtg. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 9, 2013
South County Toastmasters Welcomes New Member Ginny Foster
Club President Gina Willard (L), Ginny Foster (C), and Mentor Carrie Driscoll (R)
South County Toastmasters New Member Kelly Brunie
Erin Gissel (Mentor), Kelly Brunie, and Gina Willard (Club President)
South County Toastmasters welcomes 3 new members
Welcome Liz DeCamp (mentor is Jerry Paul), Susan McConnell (mentor is Don Clair), and Mark Hayden - a previous Toastmaster.
Meeting Minutes October 2, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES MEETING DATE: 2 Oct 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Crazy Ties MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Emailed to all. Accepted as sent out this afternoon. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Gina stressed that if there is … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 2, 2013
Down Syndrome Association Toastmasters Needs Mentors
The DASGAS Word Masters, a Toastmaster group for the Downs Syndrome Association of St. Louis is looking for mentors for some of its members. You can see their next meeting information below. If you have questions please call Eileen Riviera Roth at 636-326-1787.
Area 4 Contest, Saturday October 5th
Fellow Toastmasters We had a fantastic time today at the Area 4 contest and I am sure you all can't wait to find out the results! Our representatives Erin Gissel and Matt Ramshaw did great! Erin placed second in the Table Topics Contest! Matt Ramshaw placed second in the Humorous Speech Contest!
Jeff Hall – New VP of Public Relations
Congratulations to Jeff for volunteering and being being accepted as our new VP of Public Relations.
Meeting Minutes September 25, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES MEETING DATE: 23 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: None MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: emailed out and corrected as recommended. Accepted as sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Matt Ramshaw mentioned that dues are … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 25, 2013
Top Ten Basic Photo Tips for Blogs and Power Point
These days, even inexpensive cameras can take great pictures, but I frequently see pictures on a blog or power point which could really use some help. Here are my top ten tips to taking the best picture possible and then making it the best for your blog or power point presentation. 1. Camera Settings … Continue reading Top Ten Basic Photo Tips for Blogs and Power Point
District 8 Inspirational Story Telling Event
South County Toastmasters were well represented at the District 8 Inspirational Story Telling Event yesterday evening! Shreya Gopal and Gina Willard were among the 10 story tellers who displayed their story telling skills. It was a great event with spectacular talent from around District 8. From the other story tellers we made notes on various … Continue reading District 8 Inspirational Story Telling Event
Meeting Minutes September 18, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 18 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Living life with a passion MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as emailed out to everyone EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: Dues are due – Matt … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 18, 2013
President’s Meeting Script
Presidential Script Check to see if the Secretary is in attendance - do we need a replacement? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you ______________________________ fellow TM’s and guests. Our Invocation and pledge of allegiance will be led by:________________________________________ 30 second monologue. (Express humor, a story, enthusiasm - start the meeting off on the right tone.) I’d like to … Continue reading President’s Meeting Script
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