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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!
Meeting Minutes March 28, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 03/28/2012 Called to order at:7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Jerry Paul Invocator: Shreya Gopal ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton received the new dvd’s and brought them to the meeting. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 28, 2012
Welcome our Newest Member – Adam Phillips
Lets welcome our newest Member Adam Phillips and also thank Kevin Wilson for stepping up to be a mentor!!Pictured from Left to right: Adam Phillips & Kevin Wilson (mentor)
Meeting Minutes March 21, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 03/21/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Tom “Teriffic” Invocator: Max Kaiser Jr. ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Kathy Denton purchased new disks for the video camera for … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 21, 2012
FULL CIRCLE AWARD!
Let's congratulate Laurie Mestdagh for completing the FULL CIRCLE AWARD! (Pictured from Left to Right: Our Current Presdient Petrina Monti and Laurie Mestdagh)
Meeting Minutes March 14, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 03/14/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Brian Ettling Invocator: Adam Calloway ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: None ************************************* New Business: Steve Bettag received application from Jaine King … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 14, 2012
International Speech and Evaluation Contests A Success
(Picture From Left to Right: Alan Kirby, Gina Willard, David Domian, Erin Gissel(not in photo)) The 1st and 2nd place winners of each contest will move on to the Area 4 contest, which will be held on Saturday March 31 at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters (1640 South Lindbergh Blvd) at 10am (contestant briefings … Continue reading International Speech and Evaluation Contests A Success
Meeting Minutes March 7, 2012
Here are the meeting minutes for 3-07-2012 meeting. I did not know that the club secretary was not in attendence until after the meeting was over. Below is my best recollection as to what happened at the meeting. This explains why there is not a head count or the names of all the guests. If … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 7, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 29, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/29/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Invocator: ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: None ************************************* New Business: None ************************************* Correspondence & Announcements: Our president Petrina Monti introduced … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 29, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 22, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/22/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Bill McNabb Invocator: Thad James ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Adam Kutell and his committee found a possible new location … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 22, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 15, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/15/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Thad James Invocator: Kelly Bottini ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: Sheria Goypal was inducted as a new member her mentor … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 15, 2012
Meeting Minutes February 8, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 02/08/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Adam Calloway Invocator: Bill McNabb ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Competent Leader award was given to Erin Gissel by our president Petrina Monti ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 8, 2012
~Leadership~
Way to go!! Erin Gissel (left) received the Competent Leader Award from our current President of South County Toastmasters, Petrina Monti (right).
Competent Communicator
Lets congratulate Brenda McNaughton (Left) for completing her Competent Communicator Manual, Brenda was awarded a certificate and pin by our current President, Petrina Monti (Right).
Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: Feb. 1, 2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Barb Sapienza Invocator: Brenda McNaughton ************************************* Officers’ Reports: None ************************************* Committee Reports: None ************************************* Old Business: International Speech and Evaluation contest, not enough contestants … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012
Area – Division – District Speech Dates
At the request of some of our members, this email lists the dates and locations for the known Area, Division, and District contests ("International Speech" and "Evaluation") to follow our club's February contest. ------------------------------------------- Area 4 Date: March 31, 2012 - Saturday Time: - Briefings: 9:30am - Contest: 10:00am Location: - St Louis County Library … Continue reading Area – Division – District Speech Dates
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Meeting Minutes January 25, 2012
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters – # 1957 Meeting Date: 01/25/2012 Called to order at: 7:00 pm Location: Met Life Building Presiding officer: Petrina Monti Greeter: Alita Quires Invocator: Craig Gissy ************************************* Officers’ Reports: Chart boards will be up next week. I need to have anyone in the CL or ACB, ACS … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 25, 2012
~Congratulations~
Lets Congratulate Steve Winheim and Petrina Monti for their achievement of the FULL CIRCLE AWARD!!
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