Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: November 28, 2012 Called to Order at: 7:00 PM Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Petrina Monti Invocator: Judy Sowers Minutes submitted by: Violet Tatum, Secretary ************************************************ Officers’ Report: None ************************************************ Committee Report: None ************************************************ Old Business: Petrini Monti open a request … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 28, 2012
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Meeting Minutes November 14, 2012
November 14, 2012 Presiding officer: Steve Bettag Toastmaster: Jerry Paul Time Keeper: Kathy Denton Camera Op: Sean Page Ah Counter: Dave Domian Table Topics: Jack Bettag Vote Counter: Steve Bettag Joke Master: Dee McAliney Grammarian: Traci Cahill General Eval: Kevin Wilson Word: ? Invocator: Carl Hendrickson Officers Reports (VP Ed, VP Membership, VP PR, Treasurer, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 14, 2012
Secretary Duties – How To
If you are filling in as Secretary, here's a How-To for the meeting. Use a Text-Editor like Notepad. Don't use Microsoft Word. You can find Notepad under Accessories in Windows. All we need is plain text - not fancy formatting. Bring the Meeting Minutes Form with you to the meeting and just fill-in the blanks … Continue reading Secretary Duties – How To
No Meeting – November 21, 2012
We will not have a meeting on Wednesday - November 21st.
Meeting Minutes November 7, 2012
November 7, 2012 MEETING RECORD OF REGULAR OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS Presiding officer: Steve Bettag Toastmaster: Tom Terrific Time Keeper: Howard Brandt Camera Op: Jerry Paul Ah Counter: Alita Quires Table Topics: Adam Kutell Vote Counter: Erin Gissel Joke Master: Shreya Gopal Grammarian: Steve Flick General Eval: Kelly Boltini Word: Amenable Invocator: Kevin Reichardt Officers’ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 7, 2012
Meeting Minutes October 24, 2012
MEETING RECORD OF REGULAR OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS Meeting Date: 10/24/2012 Called to order at: 7:01 Location: Met Life Bldg Presiding officer: Steve Bettag Toastmaster: Rob VanWinkle Time Keeper: Erin Gissel Camera Op: Traci Cahill Ah Counter: Laurie Mestdagh Table Topics: Alita Quires Vote Counter: Kathy Denton Joke Master: Brendt Stewart Grammarian: Kip Guthry General … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 24, 2012
Meeting Minutes October 17, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: October 17, 2012 Called to Order at: 7:00 PM Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Alita Quires Invocator: Diane Fawcett Minutes submitted by: Violet Tatum. Secretary ****************************************************** Officers’ Report: None ******************************************************* Committee Reports: None ******************************************************* Old Business: Jeff Hall was inducted as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 17, 2012
Meeting Minutes October 10, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: October 10, 2012 Called to Order at: 7:00 PM Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Brent Stewart Invocator: Adam Calloway Minutes submitted by: Violet Tatum, Secretary ***************************************************** Officers’ Report: None ***************************************************** Committee Reports: None ***************************************************** Old Business: None ***************************************************** New Business: Discussion … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 10, 2012
Meeting Minutes October 3, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: October 3, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Kevin Wilson Invocator: Rob Van Winkle Minute submitted by Violet Tatum Secretary ************************************************ Officers’ Report: Minutes from previous minutes emailed and accepted ************************************************ Committee Reports: None ************************************************ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 3, 2012
Meeting Minutes September 26, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: September 26, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00 PM Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Dave Domian Invocator: Matt Ramshaw Minutes submitted by Violet Tatum, Secretary *************************************************** Officers’ Report Minutes from previous meeting emailed and accepted *************************************************** Committee Reports: None *************************************************** Old … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 26, 2012
Meeting Minutes September 19, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 09/19/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Adam Phillips Invocator: Joanne Korba ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Joanne Korba has … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 19, 2012
Meeting Minutes September 12, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - #1957 Meeting Date: September 12, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Invocator: Violet Tatum *************************************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes for previous meeting emailed and accepted *************************************************************** Committee Reports: None *************************************************************** Old Business: Dues for South County … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 12, 2012
Meeting Minutes September 5, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: September 5, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Invocator: Kevin Wilson **************************************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes from the previous meeting emailed and accepted ***************************************************************** Committee Reports: None ****************************************************************** Old Business: None ******************************************************************* New Business: Dues for Toastmasters International … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 5, 2012
Three New Members – Mike, Carrie and David
The club inducted three new members into the club last Wednesday. Coach Alan Kirby and new member Mike DePung Coach Diane Fawcett and new member Carrie Driscoll Coach Kevin Wilson and new member David Wilkins
Putting Power Point on a USB Thumb Drive
Recently a club member brought her Power Point show to a meeting and while the show played fine, the audio which was part of the show did not play. I also had a show that needed video as part of the show and I had to do some research on how to make it work. … Continue reading Putting Power Point on a USB Thumb Drive
No Meeting Oct. 31st
Just a reminder to members that there is no meeting on Oct. 31st. See you November 7th.
A Tornado Is Coming – What Do I Do?
Here is a speech I gave on October 24, 2012.Hopefully you will find it useful and might save your life. Here's the link with my list of 74 emergency items. http://tomterrific1.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/emergency-preparedness-kit/
New Video Camera – Canon VIXIA HF R30
Here is the new video camera the club purchased. You will need an SD card with a speed class of 4, 6, or 10. The red arrow points to where you will see the speed class. A 4gb card will last 55 minutes at high quality. Information from Canon While the instruction manual is 223 … Continue reading New Video Camera – Canon VIXIA HF R30
The Importance of Body Language
I just watched a great "Ted" video about the importance of positive body language. Since the debates start tomorrow night, I thought you might enjoy watching this video and see how the candidates put this type of knowledge to use.
Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2012
Record of Minutes of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: August 29, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Invocator: Jack Bettag **************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes from the previous meeting emailed and accepted ***************************************** Committee Reports: None ***************************************** Old Business: None ***************************************** New Business: None ****************************************** Correspondence … Continue reading Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2012
2012 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest Winners
The club level 2012 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest held last night was a resounding success. Kudos to our Contest Chair -Mrs. Shreya Gopal and our Chief Judge - Mr. Alan Kirby for ensuring a smooth and entertaining contest. Also, a hearty thanks to all our volunteers - Timers, Vote Counters, Judges and our Sergeant-At-Arms … Continue reading 2012 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest Winners
Award Presentation – Gold Bronze
August 22, 2012 Meeting: Congratulations to our long time member Carl Hendrickson for adding another feather to his cap! He is the proud recipient of the Gold Bronze award. Carl is an inspiration to newer and older members alike with his constant pursuit of perfection!
Two New Members
August 22, 2012 Meeting: Two membership applications for joining our club were submitted and both were unanimously voted in and inducted. Please welcome our newest members - Kip Guthrey and Shawn Page! Jack Bettage will mentor Shawn Page and Jerry Paul will mentor Kip Guthrey. (from L to R): Jerry Paul, Kip Guthrey
Meeting Minutes August 22, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: August 22, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Traci Cahill Invocator: Barb Sapienza ************************************************************* Officers' Report: Minutes from the previous meeting emailed and accepted **************************************************** Committee Reports: None **************************************************************** Old Business: Kathy Denton will reorder disc for recording speeches Alan … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 22, 2012
Meeting Minutes August 15, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters#1957 Meeting Date: August 15, 2012 Called to order at: 7:01pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Joanne Korba Invocator: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 15, 2012
Meeting Minutes August 1, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: August 1, 2012 Called to Order at: 7:00 PM Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Kelly Bottini Invocator: Howard Brandt ********************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes of previous meeting emailed and accepted. *********************************** Committee Reports: None *********************************** Old Business: None … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 1, 2012
Meeting Minutes July 25, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: July 25, 2012 Called to Order: 6:59P.M. Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Max Kaiser Jr. Invocator: Kevin Reichardt **************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes of previous minutes emailed and accepted. Adam Kutell asked if members are willing to use the 5th week in … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 25, 2012
Meeting Minutes July 18, 2012
Record of Meeting of County Toastmasters # 1957 Meeting Date: July 18, 2012 Called to order: 7:00 P.M. Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Traci Cahill Invocator: Petrina Monti ***************************************** Officers’ Report: Minutes of previous minutes emailed and accepted. Application accepted for new membership for Kathy Kreitner ****************************************** … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 18, 2012
Meeting Minutes July 11, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters -#1957 Meeting Date: 7/11/2012 Called to order at: 7:00pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Steve Bettag Greeter: Kevin Wilson Invocator: Kelly Bottini Officers’ Reports: Minutes of Previous Meeting emailed and accepted. Adam Kutell reminded Toastmasters that missing 4 or more meeting may result in inactivation. He encouraged Toastmaster’s to check … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 11, 2012
Meeting Minutes June 27, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 06/27/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti/Steve Bettag Greeter: Traci Cahill Invocator: Emily Prosise ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: The members … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 27, 2012
Meeting Minutes June 20, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 06/20/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Adam Kutell Invocator: George Kiser ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton wanted … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 20, 2012
Meeting Minutes June 13, 2012
Meeting started 7pm Business meeting ended @ 7:08pm Club voted to NOT have a meeting on July 4th. Table Topics by Dee started at 7:14 - ended 7:38 Table Topic speakers (10) Matt R Petrina M Kevin W Ben M Bill M Jack B Violet T Brent S Kelly B Adam C Break from 7:39 … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 13, 2012
Barb Sapienza – Toastmasters Leadership Institute
Barb was presented a plaque this Saturday for her tireless efforts in co-chairing with John Murphy the TLI workshop. In just one hour she had seventeen events happening simultaneously plus numerous other items which needed her attention. Barb definitely gets the "TERRIFIC" award from the club and the district. The club not only had numerous … Continue reading Barb Sapienza – Toastmasters Leadership Institute
July 4th – No Meeting
The club voted to not have a meeting on July 4th. Officer installation is scheduled for July 11th.
Meeting Minutes June 6, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters #1957 Meeting Date: June 6, 2012 Called to order: 7:02 PM Location: MetLife Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Diane Fawcett Invocator: Bill Collier ************************************************************************** Officers Report: Minutes emailed of the previous meeting accepted. ************************************************************************** Old Business: Kathy Denton read the list of volunteers for new officers. President … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 6, 2012
Club Officer Training – June 23rd.
June 23rd - 8 am to 12:30 pm Directions: Washington University School of Medicine Campus Farrell Learning & Teaching Center 520 South Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110
Tall Tales Contest – May 30, 2012
The May 30th, 2012 meeting of South County Toastmasters was different from the usual format. The Tall Tales contest chaired by our very own Joanne Korba and Steve Bettag was held with participation from five speakers. The contest was closely contested, with fantastic speeches by Adam Kutell, Kathy Denton, Howard Brandt, Steve Flick and Kevin … Continue reading Tall Tales Contest – May 30, 2012
Meeting Minutes May 23, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 05/23/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Petrina Monti Invocator: Jerry Paul ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: None ************************************* New … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 23, 2012
Meeting Minutes May 16, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 05/16/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Dee McAliney Invocator: Kevin Wilson ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: At the District … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 16, 2012
Meeting Minutes May 09, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 05/9/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Shreya Gopal Invocator: Adam Phillips ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton still seeking … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 09, 2012
Five New Members
In a short period of time the club has brought in five new members. Older members please take the time to introduce yourself to the newer members at our meetings. Emily Prosise and her coach Laurie Mestdagh Jaine King Peter Eschbacher and Adam Phillips Don Kelly - no picture available.
Full Circle Award Earned by Adam Kutell and Brian Ettling
Congratulations to Adam and Brian for earning the Full Circle Award. They both have filled all of the fourteen jobs done at our Toastmaster meeting.
Competent Leader Award to Adam Kutell
Congratulations to Adam Kutell for earning the Competent Leader Award. Terrific!
New Sign – thank you Kathy D.
Thanks to Kathy Denton for leading the club to get a new sign for the club meetings. It looks Terrific!
Meeting Minutes May 2, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 05/2/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Joanne Korba Invocator: Laurie Mestdagh ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton brought … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 2, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 25, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/25/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Petrina Monti Invocator: Bill Collier ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting emailed and accepted ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam Kutell announced … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 25, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 18, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/18/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Petrina Monti Invocator: Jaine King ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton advised us that Toastmasters International approved the design … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 18, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 11, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/11/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding Officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Judy Sowers Invocator: Adam Kutell ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton wants to replace sign that we use for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 11, 2012
Meeting Minutes April 4, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 04/04/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Sudi Gopinath Invocator: Howard Brandt ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam Kutell reminded us that we need more members to come … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 4, 2012
Area Contest
(Pictured from left to right: Alan Kirby and Erin Gissel) Lets congratulate Alan Kirby and Erin Gissel for representing South County Toastmasters in the Area Contest. We are proud and fortunate to have such polished and accomplished speakers in our club!
