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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
Scared Speechless – Free Book Download
Free book download. Scared Speechless
Effective Evaluation Training
Here's a "how-t0" video from Adam Kutell on how to do an effective evaluation. Also Toastmasters International has a good article on this topic. (click here)
When the Electricity Goes Out – Be Prepared.
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.
Meeting Minutes September 11, 2013
MEETING DATE: 11 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 11, 2013
Don Clair – The Secret of Outstanding
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 September 4, 2013
SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #1957 MEETING MINUTES TEMPLATE MEETING DATE: 4 Sep 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 4, 2013
Meeting Minutes August 28, 2013
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!
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 21, 2013
MEETING DATE: 21 Aug 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Things I needed, I … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 21, 2013
Meeting Minutes August 14, 2013
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 August 7, 2013
MEETING DATE:7 Aug 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Minutes were received last week, accepted as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 7, 2013
Welcome New Members at SCTM
Last night at South County Toastmasters was exciting! Two new members were inducted to SCTM. Please meet Scott Allen and Mike Rossi! Scott Allen's mentor will be Jerry Paul, and Mike Rossi's mentor will be Steve Bettag.
Meeting Minutes July 31, 2013
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 !
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
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
Meeting Minutes July 10, 2013
MEETING DATE: 10 July 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm VENUE: Met life Building CALLED TO ORDER: James Bubash PRESIDING OFFICER: Gina Willard MEETING THEME: Surprise MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Make the change of moving Bob and Suzanne to guests. Accepted. EXECUTIVE SECTION OFFICERS REPORT: James asked what to do with the old sign – Discard. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 10, 2013
SCTM member authors editorial.
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
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
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
Meeting Minutes June 26, 2013
MEETING DATE: 26 June 2013 MEETING TIME: 7 pm to 9 pm VENUE: MetLife Building CALLED TO ORDER: 7 pm PRESIDING OFFICER: Jerry Paul MEETING THEME: Open Mic. Night MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted as emailed by Rob … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 26, 2013
Officer Induction – 06/26/2013
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
No Meeting – July 3, 2013
The club voted to not have a meeting on July 3rd.
Charles Ake – Newest Member
Please welcome to the club our newest member Charles Ake. Charles was inducted at the last meeting and Steve Winheim will be his coach.
