Area 4 Fall Contest Saturday, September 25th First Free Evangelical Church 1375 Carman Road Manchester MO 1:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M. (Briefings promptly at 1:00 in Room 312) Contest in Room 341 (map attached – will be sent again in about a week with contest flyer) Park on West Side of building (contest will be … Continue reading Area 4 Contest
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Meeting Minutes Spetember 1, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest Meeting Date: _Sept 1, 2010_ Called to order at: 7:00______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt_______________ Contest Master: Sue Dickemper______ Chief Judge: Judy Sowers_______ Camera Op: _________ Time Keepers: Kevin Wilson, Mike Marion Table Topics: _____________ … Continue reading Meeting Minutes Spetember 1, 2010
SCTM Reunion and 35th Anniversary Party
Place: Genesis Banquet Center 2651 Telegraph Road St. Louis MO 63125 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Time: Open Bar at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:15 p.m. Price: $17.00 per person This is a party you can't afford to miss. Relive South County's history and achievements and meet the people who made it happen, plus some … Continue reading SCTM Reunion and 35th Anniversary Party
Contest Winners
Congratulation to our latest contest winners. Barb Sapienza took first place in the tabletopics contest. Don Clair took 2nd place in tabletopics and 2nd place in the humorous speech contest. Alan Kirby took first place in the humorous speech contest. Also thanks to our other participants: Carl Hendrickson - 3rd place humorous speech contest, Rob … Continue reading Contest Winners
Meeting Minutes August 25, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: _Aug 25, 2010_ Called to order at: 7:00______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt_______________ Toastmaster: Howard Brandt______ Time Keeper: Don Clair_______ Camera Op: Tom Terrific_________ Ah Counter: Joanne Korba _______________ Table Topics: Kathy Denton_____________ Vote Counter: Rob VanWinkle ______________ Joke … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 25, 2010
September 2010 Schedule
Sept 8 Sept 15 Sept 22 Sept 29 Toastmaster Judy Sowers Alan Kirby Gina Willard Dick Shields Table Topics Gina Willard Adam Kutell Sue Diekemper Casey Reid Speaker 1 Brenda McNaughton Eric Rechtin Joanne Korba Rob Van Winkle Speaker 2 Mark Vance Casey Reid Diane Fawcett Laura Zemann Speaker 3 Tom T - ????? Brent … Continue reading September 2010 Schedule
Humorous and Tabletopics Contest
Hello to all, Time is approaching for our Humorous Speaking and Table Topics Contest. Please find below a few items I would like to confirm with all of you: Please arrive at the meeting 30 minutes early. As a review for those veteran contestants and for the new members who have not participated in a … Continue reading Humorous and Tabletopics Contest
Meeting Minutes August 18, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: _Aug 18, 2010_ Called to order at: 7:00______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt_______________ Toastmaster: Erin Gissel______ Time Keeper: Charles Benn_______ Camera Op: Tom Terrific_________ Ah Counter: Nilsa Scott _______________ Table Topics: Petrina Monti_____________ Vote Counter: Mike Marion ______________ Joke … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 18, 2010
Contest Information
Toastmaster's International has some great information on speech contests. Rulebook Judges Guide and Ballot The Contest and Roles When You're the Judge
World Champion – 2010
Here's Dave Henderson in a tall Tales contest. No wonder he won this years contest.
Meeting Minutes August 11, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: _Aug 11, 2010_ Called to order at: 7:00______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-b__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt_______________ Toastmaster: Kathy Denton______ Time Keeper: Adam Kutell_______ Camera Op: Paul Ferguson_________ Ah Counter: Howard Brandt_______________ Table Topics: Laura Zemann_____________ Vote Counter: George Kiser ______________ Joke Master: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 11, 2010
Watch Us GROW!
We have two new members to welcome to our club! First let's meet Mark Vance. South County TM is Mark's second membership; he also belongs to the A-B Toastmasters. He enjoys cooking, dining out with friends and Japanese culture. Welcome Mark! Max Kaiser, Jr (left) will mentor Mark Vance (right). Next we have Brenda McNaughton … Continue reading Watch Us GROW!
Meeting Minutes August 4, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: _Aug 04, 2010_ Called to order at: 7:00______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt_______________ Toastmaster: Erin Gissel______ Time Keeper: Brent Stewart_______ Camera Op: Rob Van Winkle_________ Ah Counter: Jack Bettag__________________ Table Topics: Sue Dickemper_____________ Vote Counter: Steve Winheim ______________ Joke … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 4, 2010
Carl Shops With His Wife
Death By Power Point
How to Post to the SCTM Website
Here are changes using the new editor as of November - 2018. – As of Nov. 19th, you can go back and forth between the old and new editor. It appears that it is very similar to the past except it is putting everything in a block. You edit items in the block. – The … Continue reading How to Post to the SCTM Website
Meeting Minutes July 28, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: July 28, 2010_ Called to order at: 7:00______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt _____________ Toastmaster: Brendt Stewart____________ Time Keeper: Joe Archambault ______________ Camera Operator: Petrina Monti_________ Ah Counter: Sue Dickemper_________________ Table Topics: Steve Flick _____________ Vote Counter: Diane Fawcett … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 28, 2010
Meet New Member – Joanne Korba
Joanne comes to South County Toastmasters as a well-rounded individual who enjoys playing piano and golf. She is an aspiring oil painter and would like to write children's books. She would also like to cultivate her potential to be a motivational speaker. Welcome Joanne! Sue Dickemper (left), mentor, pictured with Joanne Korba (right).
Positive Reinforcement – the Mirror Technique
Meeting Minutes July 21, 2010
Meeting Date: July 21, 2010_ Called to order at: 7:01______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Barb Sapienza_______________ Toastmaster: Paul Ferguson____________ Time Keeper: Brent Stewart ______________ Camera Operator: Tom Terrific_________ Ah Counter: Sue Dickemper_________________ Table Topics: Judy Sowers _____________ Vote Counter: Don Clair __________________ Joke Master: Steve Flick_______________ Grammarian: Tom Terrific___________________ General Evaluator: Mike … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 21, 2010
How to Buy a New Car
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New Computer and Projector
Under Adam's leadership, the club has purchased a netbook computer and projector for use at club meetings. The computer has Power Point installed. All you need to do is bring your own personal presentation to the club on a thumb drive or SD card. The system does come with a remote you can use to … Continue reading New Computer and Projector
Treasurer’s Audit Report – July 2010
Report of the Toastmasters Audit Committee July 16, 2010 Presented by Tom Krauska and Brent Stewart We have looked at the records maintained by outgoing Treasurer Adam Kutell. We verified that IRS Form 990-N had been filed. We noted that all checks had been recorded in the check register but deposits had not. We reconciled … Continue reading Treasurer’s Audit Report – July 2010
Meeting Minutes July 14, 2010
Meeting Date: _July14, 2010_ Called to order at: _7:02______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt_______________ Toastmaster: Laura Zemann______ Time Keeper: Drew Smith_______ Camera Op: Mike Marion_________ Ah Counter: Casey Reid__________________ Table Topics: Erin Gissel _____________ Vote Counter: Tom Terrific___________________ Joke Master: Brent Stewart _______________ Grammarian: Paul Ferguson__________________ General Evaluator: Steve Flick________________ Invocator: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 14, 2010
No PowerPoint – No Problem
I've come to realize that not everyone has Power Point on their computer. Here's an easy solution - Google Docs. Just setup an account and you can create Power Point programs and save download them to your computer. Here is a slide show I made using Google Docs. GoogleDocs-PowerPoint
Meet New Member – Charlie Benn!
Charlie Benn (right) is a retired systems engineer; he is also retired from the Army Reserve with 30 years of service as a Sgt. Major. He is now teaching computer related courses at Jefferson College. Between him and his new wife they have 6 kids and 10 grand kids. Charlie says that he is keeping busy and having … Continue reading Meet New Member – Charlie Benn!
Meeting Minutes July 7, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: _July 7, 2010_ Called to order at: _7:01______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt Toastmaster: Joe Archambault Time Keeper: Rob VanWinkle Camera Op: Tom Terrific Ah Counter: Bill Collier Table Topics: Jim Ruzika Vote Counter: Sue Dickemper Joke Master: Dianne … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 7, 2010
Outside Speaking Engagements
Outside Speaking Engagements The following South County Toastmasters Club members gave presentations to our community: March 17, 2010 Carl Hendrickson presented his speech on “St. Patrick” to the Orchid Terrace Retirement Home. May 13, 2010 Don Clair presented “The Secret of Outstanding” to the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Kiwanis Club. June 4 Howard Brandt presented his speech … Continue reading Outside Speaking Engagements
Meeting Minutes June 30, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: _June 20,2010_ Called to order at: _7:03______ Location: Met Life bldg. 107-c__ Presiding officer: _Alan Kirby_______________ Toastmaster: Steve Flick______ Time Keeper: Casey Reid_______ Camera Op: Tom Terrific_________ Ah Counter: Howard Brandt__________________ Table Topics: Steve Winheim _____________ Vote Counter: _Bill Collier___________________ Joke Master: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 30, 2010
July 2010 Schedule
7-Jul 14-Jul 21-Jul 28-Jul Toastmaster Joe Archambault Laura Zemann Paul Ferguson Brent Stewart Table Topics Jim Ruzicka Erin Gissel Judy Sowers Steve Flick Speaker 1 Brent Stewart Adam Kutell Joe Archambault Erin Gissel Speaker 2 Kathy Denton Jack Bettag Petrina Monti Carl Hendrickson Speaker 3 Drew Smith Howard Brandt Casey Reid George Kiser Speaker 4 … Continue reading July 2010 Schedule
New Officers Installed – July 2010
From Left to Right Treasurer Joseph Archambault VP PR Laura Zemann VP Membership Diane Fawcett VPE Barbara Sapienzia President Kevin Reichardt Secretary Petrina Monti Not Pictured: Sgt At Arms Paul Ferguson Officer at Large Michael Marian
Meeting Minutes June 23, 2010
Record of Regular Meeting of South County Toastmasters Club #1957 6/23/2010 Meeting held at MetLife Service Center, room 107-C Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. * Presiding Officer - Alan Kirby * Toastmaster - Sue Dickemper * Timekeeper - Chris Brown * Camera - Casey Reid * “Ah” Counter - Joe Archambault * Table … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 23, 2010
New Member Marsha Duvall
Marsha Duvall joined SCTM on June 23, 2010. Nilsa Scott agreed to be her coach. Welcome to the club Marsha.
Meeting Minutes June 16, 2010
Record of Meeting of South County Toastmasters - # 1957 Meeting Date: 6/16/2010_______ Called to order at: _7pm________ Location: __MetLife___________ Presiding officer: Kevin Reichardt – Act Pres. Toastmaster: _Carl Hendrickson_________ Time Keeper:__Mike Dobrich________________ Camera Op: Chris Brown________________ Ah Counter: _Brent Stewart________________ Table Topics: _Max Kaiser______________ Vote Counter: ___Diane Fawcett_____________ Joke Master: _Steve Winheim____________ Grammarian: ___howard … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 16, 2010
Meeting Minutes June 9, 2010
RECORD OF MEETING OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS #1957 June 9, 2010 - Tall Tales Contest MetLife Service Center, room 107-C Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Presiding Officer, Alan Kirby ROLES * Contest Chair - Erin Gissel * Chief Judge - Laura Zemann * Camera - Kevin Wilson * Vote Counters - Jim Ruzicka, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 9, 2010
Meeting Minutes June 2, 2010
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETING OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS #1957 June 2, 2010 MetLife Service Center cafeteria Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. Presiding Officer, Alan Kirby ROLES * Toastmaster - Kathy Denton * Timekeeper - Jim Ruzicka * Camera - Adam Kutell * "Ah" Counter - Jack Bettag * Table Topics - Karl Beck … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 2, 2010
Tall Tales Contest
Pictured are the contestants in the our recent Tall Tales contest. Adam, Carl, Steve, Barb, Alan,Sue and Don. The winners were Barb Sapienza, third place, Don Clair, first place, and Sue Dickemper, second place.
June 2010 Schedule
9-June 16-June 23-June 30-June Toastmaster Tall Tales Contest Carl Hendrickson Sue Dickemper Steve Flick Table Topics Kevin Wilson Mike Marian Steve Winheim Speaker 1 Mike Marian Steve Flick Erin Gissel Speaker 2 George Kiser Alan Kirby Diane Fawcett Speaker 3 Long Chen Adam Kutell Rob Van Winkle Speaker 4 Drew Smith Nilsa Scott Laura Zemann … Continue reading June 2010 Schedule
Meeting Minutes May 26, 2010
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETING OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS #1957 May 26, 2010 MetLife Service Center, room 107-C Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Presiding Officer, Alan Kirby ROLES * Toastmaster - Judy Sowers * Timekeeper - Paul Ferguson * Camera - none * "Ah" Counter - Mike Marian * Table Topics - Jack Bettag … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 26, 2010
Officer Search Committee – June 2010
Here are the recommendations of the Officer Search Committee. If you're interested in any of the offices, you may be nominated from the floor when elections are held. President Kevin Reichardt VPE Barbara Sapienzia VP Membership Diane Fawcett VP PR Laura Zemann Secretary Petrina Monti Treasurer Joseph Archambault Sgt At Arms Paul Ferguson Officer at … Continue reading Officer Search Committee – June 2010
June 2010 Schedule
Meeting Date and Time : 2 June 2010, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme : Pre Meeting Notes : Roles: ------ Toastmaster : Denton, Kathy Table Topics Master : Beck, Karl General Evaluator : Collier, Bill Grammarian : Archambault, Joseph (Joe) Timer : Ruzicka, Jim Speaker 1 : Zemann, Laura Speaker 2 : Flick, Steve Speaker … Continue reading June 2010 Schedule
Meeting Minutes May 19, 2010
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETING OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS #1957 May 19, 2010 MetLife Service Center cafeteria Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Presiding Officer, Alan Kirby ROLES * Toastmaster - Kevin Reichardt * Timekeeper - Laura Zemann * Camera - Joe Archambault * "Ah" Counter - Kathy Denton * Table Topics - Mike Dobrich … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 19, 2010
Reading Aloud
Thanks to Fred Miller for permission to share this tip. ****************************************************** Reading Aloud Will Improve Your Delivery. Practice -Practice -Practice We’ve all heard that mantra, and it’s true. And one of the best ways to improve your voice is to: Read Aloud – Read Aloud – Read Aloud Hearing yourself as you speak, and listening … Continue reading Reading Aloud
Kathy Denton – Full Circle Award
Kathy Denton receiving her Full Circle Award from VP Education, Kevin Reichardt. Congratulation Kathy!
Are There Any Questions?
by Fred Miller (thanks for permission to use your articles.) My Presentation Was So Good, There Are No Questions - Correct? Don’t bet on it!Many people are shy, and your audience may be full of people who want to ask something, but don’t want to be the first to raise their hand. Some are concerned about asking … Continue reading Are There Any Questions?
Meeting Minutes May 12, 2010
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETING OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS #1957 May 12, 2010 MetLife Service Center, cafeteria Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. Presiding Officer, Alan Kirby Theme = Working ROLES * Toastmaster - Mike Marian * Timekeeper - Adam Kutell * Camera - Tom Terrific * "Ah" Counter - Rob Van Winkle * Table … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 12, 2010
Mentor Checklist
Please check with Jim Salih for the latest checklist.
Photos with the Video Camera
A feature which our club video camera has is the ability to take photos. Ideally, the VP of Membership and/or PR would bring a camera to take pictures of our new members and awards, but if they forget, anyone can use the video camera to take pictures. Here are the directions:
Meeting Minutes May 5, 2010
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETING OF SOUTH COUNTY TOASTMASTERS #1957 May 5, 2010 MetLife Service Center, room 107-C Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. Presiding Officer, Alan Kirby Theme = Mother's Day ROLES * Toastmaster - Diane Fawcett * Timekeeper - Kevin Reichardt * Camera - Laura Zemann * "Ah" Counter - George Kiser * … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 5, 2010
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