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When the Electricity Goes Out – Be Prepared.

by Tom Terrific, posted in Speaking and Evaluating, Technology Tips

I was at a presentation this week where the presenters were about thirty minutes into their program when the electricity went out. The room did have some backup lights, but their carefully crafted Power Point program complete with video was gone and they never got it back. To their credit, they didn't quit, but continued … Continue reading When the Electricity Goes Out – Be Prepared.

Don Clair – The Secret of Outstanding

by shreyagopal, posted in Speaking and Evaluating, Speeches

Fellow Toastmasters! Here is one of Don Clair's favorite speeches! He has been kind to share it with us. This speech is an example of what one can do with their voice, and how effective voice modulation can draw the audience in. Follow this link to watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawaPXmG7OQ If you have an Olympic … Continue reading Don Clair – The Secret of Outstanding

Meeting Minutes August 28, 2013

by shreyagopal, posted in Minutes

MEETING DATE: 28 Aug 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: The meeting minutes were accepted as corrected and sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT:None COMMITTEE REPORT: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 28, 2013

Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest!

by shreyagopal, posted in Contests, Member Achievements

South County Toastmasters had a spectacular Table Topics Contest and a rib tickling Humorous Speech Contest tonight. Thank you Sudarshan Gopinath for hosting it so well. Here are the winners! Table Topics Contest: 1st Place - Erin Gissel, 2nd Place - Shreya Gopal, 3rd Place - Alan Kirby Humorous Speech Contest: 1st Place - Matt … Continue reading Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest!

Meeting Minutes August 14, 2013

by shreyagopal, posted in Minutes

MEETING DATE: 14 August 2013            MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building                 CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard         MEETING THEME: None MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Previous meeting minutes accepted as emailed.EXECUTIVE SECTIONOFFICERS REPORT: Gina reported regarding the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 14, 2013

Meeting Minutes July 31, 2013

by shreyagopal, posted in Minutes

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 31 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Everyday Blessings MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Meeting minutes from last week accepted as sent out. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: James re-iterated the rules of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 31, 2013

Tall Tales Contest !

by shreyagopal, posted in Contests, Member Achievements

South County Toastmasters hosted a fun Tall Tales Contest on July 24th. The contest was expertly planned and organized by Matt Ramshaw - the Contest Master. It was an evening was filled with a variety of tall tales. The contestants entertained everyone with strange, wild, humorous, and creative tales! And the winners are........... First Place … Continue reading Tall Tales Contest !

Meeting Minutes July 24, 2013

by shreyagopal, posted in Minutes

SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 24 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7:00 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: James Bubash PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Tall Tales Contest MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes of 10th July and 17th July meeting accepted as written. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: None COMMITTEE … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 24, 2013

SCTM member authors editorial.

by shreyagopal, posted in Member Achievements

Congratulations to fellow SCTM member Brain Ettling! He has authored a half-page editorial in today's edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on ecological advocacy. Brain is one of the few SCTM members to achieve the distinction of writing editorial subjects. Best regards to Brian Ettling from your fellow South County Toastmasters! http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/what-keeps-me-up-late-at-night/article_19566c9b-bade-51c2-ab4f-c58d885d281c.html

Meeting Minutes June 26, 2013 – updated

by shreyagopal, posted in Minutes

Fellow Toastmasters, Some edits to the meeting minutes. 1. Please find included James Bubash as Sergeant at Arms as inducted to the new leadership. 2. Carrie Driscoll VP Membership was not present on 26 June for the inducted. Hence, she will be inducted by Gina Willard at the meeting tonight. 3. The names of attendees … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 26, 2013 – updated

Treasurer Audit Committee – June 30, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Report of the Treasurer Audit Committee July 7, 2013 Presented by Tom "Terrific" Krauska I have looked at the records maintained by outgoing Treasurer Kelly Bottini. I reconciled the bank account as of June 30, 2013 The balance in the Club Checking Account as of that date is $2398.45. Thanks to Kelly for her great … Continue reading Treasurer Audit Committee – June 30, 2013

Officer Induction – 06/26/2013

by kdproductions, posted in Officers, Roles, and Duties

Suzanne Lee, our new Area 4 Governor, did a fine job of installing South County Toastmasters' new slate of officers.  From left to right:  Matt Ramshaw - Treasurer; Carl Hendrickson - Officer at Large; Carmen Wilkinson - VP of Public Relations; Suzanne Lee - Area 4 Governor; Gina Willard - President; Shreya Gopal - Secretary; Jim Bubash - Sargent of … Continue reading Officer Induction – 06/26/2013

Meeting Minutes June 12, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 12 June 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme: Favorites Meeting Called to Order: 700PM Word of the Evening: Vacation (n.) – scheduled period during which activity is suspended Guests: Mary Sanders (visiting from Cave Springs TM Club), Suzanne Lee (New Area 4 Governor), Mike Mueller, Charles Ake, Ashley Hall Start of … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 12, 2013

Meeting Minutes June 5, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time:  June 5, 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  Summer Vacations Meeting Called to Order:  7:00 p.m. Guests:   Robert Osborn (application accepted), Charles Ake and Mike Mueller Start of Business Meeting: 7:05 p.m. Minutes of the last meeting:  Approved with no changes Officer Reports: None Committee Reports: In the absence of Steve … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 5, 2013

Meeting Minutes May 29, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 29 May 2013, 7:00pmMeeting Title / Theme: Speech-A-ThonMeeting Called to Order: 700PMGuests: Robert Osbourne (Application turned in), Kevin WilsonStart of Business Meeting: 703PMMinutes of the last meeting: Approved with no changesOfficer Reports: NoneCommittee Reports: NoneOld Business: NoneNew Business: Officers Slate for July through December 2013; will vote on slate next week … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 29, 2013

Meeting Minutes May 22, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 22 May 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  Memorial Day Meeting Called to Order:  PM Word of the Evening:  Lodge (n) and (v) Guests:   Nick Ostelecki, Jintana (?Winheim?), Robert Osborne, Charles (didn’t get last name) Start of Business Meeting: 705PM Minutes of the last meeting:  Approved, no corrections Officer Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 22, 2013

Meeting Minutes May 15, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 15 May 2013, 7:00 p.m. Meeting Title / Theme:  Clint Eastwood Meeting Called to Order:  7:04 p.m. Word of the Evening:  Gest Guests: Robert Ozborn, Jack Williams and Area 4 Governor Bob Heaton Start of Business Meeting: 7:04 p.m. Governor's Report:  Governor Heaton spoke about the Distinguished Club Program criteria and how … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 15, 2013

Meeting Minutes May 8, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 8 May 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  Playing Hooky Meeting Called to Order:  701PM Word of the Evening:  Vacuous Guests: Maximillianah Zales (sp?), Carol Lindwedel (Joined tonight!) Start of Business Meeting: 705PM Minutes of the last meeting:  Approved; no changes Officer Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: Adam Kutell … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 8, 2013

Meeting Minutes May 1, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 1 May 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  N/A Meeting Called to Order:  701PM Word of the Evening:  Nascent (adj.) – Coming or having recently come into existence Guests:   Vanessa Ostler, Carol Lindwedel, Teri Stiebel, Maximillianah Sales (sp?) Start of Business Meeting: 703PM Minutes of the last meeting:  Approved w/ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 1, 2013

Meeting Minutes April 24, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 24 April 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  Be Prepared Meeting Called to Order:  700PM Word of the Evening:  Anticipate Guests: Carol Lindwedel, Teri Stiebel, and Vanessa  Ostler Start of Business Meeting: 704PM Minutes of the last meeting:  Approved Officer Reports: •       VP Membership (Matt Ramshaw): We have … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 24, 2013

Susan Cain Video – Toastmaster Award Recipient

by Tom Terrific, posted in Member Achievements

In the latest Toastmaster magazine, they had an article about Susan Cain who is the 2013 Golden Gavel Award Recipient. Below is a video she did where she talks about being an introvert. It's interesting to note that she spoke for 19 minutes and did not use a single Power Point slide. The title of … Continue reading Susan Cain Video – Toastmaster Award Recipient

Meeting Minutes April 17, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 17 April 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  Final Frontiers Meeting Called to Order: 700PM Word of the Evening:  Connection, To Connect, or Disconnect Guests:   Jessica Neumeier, Miranda Kutell, Fran and Leroy Ettling, Janice Dorn (Relative of B. Ettling), 2 came in late, and Carol Lindwedel, and Donna Seidel (and … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 17, 2013

Meeting Minutes April 10, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 10 April 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  None Meeting Called to Order:  700PM Word of the Evening:  Critic Guests:   None Start of Business Meeting: 701PM Minutes of the last meeting:  None Officer Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: None New Business: Shreya Gopal brought cupcakes for everyone to … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 10, 2013

Meeting Minutes April 3, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 3 April 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme: Life Stories Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 PM Word of the Evening: Obviate Guests: Judy Cagle (former Toastmaster, 6-7 years ago) Start of Business Meeting: PM Minutes of the last meeting: Deferred to next meeting pending posting on-line Officer Reports: None Committee Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 3, 2013

How to Keep Your Laptop from Going to Sleep

by Tom Terrific, posted in Technology Tips

I was at a recent presentation where just after the speaker was introduced, his laptop went into "sleep" mode. It took the presenter a couple of minutes to get the laptop going again and it certainly interrupted the beginning of his presentation. Caffeine from ZhornSoftware.co.uk is one program that simulates a keystroke every 59 seconds. … Continue reading How to Keep Your Laptop from Going to Sleep

Meeting Minutes March 27, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 27 March 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  The Cardinals Meeting Called to Order:  702P Word of the Evening:  Spice Guests:   None Start of Business Meeting: 703PM Minutes of the last meeting:  Approved with no changes Officer Reports: Treasurer, Mrs. Kelly Bottini reminded the members that the club dues for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 27, 2013

Meeting Minutes March 20, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 20 March 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  N/A Meeting Called to Order:  700P Word of the Evening:  Paraphrase – a restatement Guests:   Miranda and Sabrina Kutell (Adam Kutell’s daughters) Start of Business Meeting: 700P Minutes of the last meeting:  Corrections noted on changed minutes and e-mailed out. Officer Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 20, 2013

Meeting Minutes March 13, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Corrections Add:  Judy Sowers to those in Attendance Change:  Attendance to 27 members, 1 guest (from 26 members, 1 guest) Change:  Guest Bob Heaton, Area 4 Governor (from President) Meeting Date and Time 13 March 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  International Speech and Evaluation Contest Meeting Called to Order:  700PM Word of the Evening: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 13, 2013

Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013

by Tom Terrific, posted in Minutes

Meeting Date and Time 6 March 2013, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme:  You Never Know Where a Toastmasters Conversation Will Take You Meeting Called to Order:  701PM Word of the Evening:  Expunge (verb) – To Destroy, To Eliminate, To Strikeout/Obliterate Guests:  Miranda and Sabrina Kutell Start of Business Meeting: 710PM Minutes of the last meeting: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013

Evaluator Contest at South County Toastmasters

by tracicahill, posted in Contests, Member Achievements

Congratulations to David Wilkins, winner of the Best Evaluator Award in our club Evaluation Contest that was held on March 13, 2013. A special recognition to Erin Gissel, our second place winner, and to the following participants: Adam Kutell, Gina Willard, and Sudi Gopinath. The Evaluator Contest was organized by South County Toastmaster member Steve … Continue reading Evaluator Contest at South County Toastmasters