Called To Order: 7:02 p.m. Location: Room 107-C, MetLife Bldg. Presiding Officer: Alan Kirby Toastmaster: Max Kaiser General Evaluator: Jack Bettag Timekeeper: Mark Roling “Ah” Counter: Tom Terrific Vote Counter: Barb Sapienza Grammarian: Kathy Denton (word = "prodigious") Invocator: Karl Beck Camera: Dick Shields Table Topics: Howard Brandt Joke Master: Kevin Reichardt Minutes from Jan. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 3, 2010
News
SpeakEasy – A Movie about Toastmasters!
Power Point – How it Should Be Done
Lynda. com has a great Power Point course called "Graphic Secrets for Business Professionals." In actuality, it should be used by everyone planning on giving a Power Point presentation. For the cost of one book, $25.00 per month, Lynda.com has not only this tutorial, but hundreds more. It's well worth the money.
When You’re the Toastmaster
Before the Meeting The Toastmaster job is usually reserved for members who have done all the other meeting roles. The VP of Education should only assign members who are qualified and ready for this position. As soon as you find out that you are assigned the job of Toastmaster, put it in your calendar so … Continue reading When You’re the Toastmaster
Meeting Minutes January 27, 2010
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Called To Order: 7:01 p.m. Location: Room 108, MetLife Bldg. Presiding Officer: Alan Kirby Theme: Speech-a-thon Toastmaster: Mary Ann King General Evaluator: n/a Timekeeper: Judy Sowers “Ah” Counter: n/a Vote Counter: Jack Bettag Grammarian: n/a Invocator: Sue Dickemper Camera: Kevin Wilson Table Topics: n/a Joke Master: Erin Gissel Minutes from … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 27, 2010
STUPID – Lincoln-Douglas Debates
by Tom Terrific My wife and I just participated in the Webster University speech contest. Besides normal types of speeches, after-dinner, informative, persuasive etc, they also have a contest they call a Lincoln-Douglas debate. The students study an issue for a year and then when the debate begins, they flip a coin and and whomever … Continue reading STUPID – Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Don Clair
Why did you join Toastmasters? I agreed to come to Toastmasters in order to help a friend. One of my church friends was having difficulty speaking in front of a group and I suggested Toastmasters. We attended Speech Craft together and after completing the class joined the group. What’s the greatest benefit you’ve received from … Continue reading Don Clair
Meeting Minutes January 20, 2010
Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Called To Order: 7:01 p.m. Location: Room 107-C, MetLife Bldg. Presiding Officer: Alan Kirby Toastmaster: Erin Gissel General Evaluator: George Kiser Timekeeper: David Welshon “Ah” Counter: Laura Zemann Vote Counter: Carol Embree Grammarian: Kevin Wilson (Word of the Evening: Protege) Invocator: Laura Zemann Camera Operator: Steve Flick Table Topics: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 20, 2010
Press Release Database
If you're in charge of putting out a press release for the club, it's always a bit daunting as to where you find contact information for the different newspapers, radio and TV. One easy way is to search the St. Louis County Website. Here's how to do it: - http://www.slcl.org - Reference - Selected Internet … Continue reading Press Release Database
Facebook for Toastmasters
Toastmasters Int. has started a Facebook page. There's not a lot of activity, but it might grow. Here's the link. There's also a 2nd unofficial page for Facebook - (click here)
Speaker – Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson has turned a speech into a high-powered performance. Thanks to Petrina for this speakers video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_yivlcCpB4
February 2010 Schedule
3-Feb 10-Feb 17-Feb Speech Marathon 24-Feb Toastmaster Max Kaiser Jr. Don Clair Speech Toastmaster Carole Embree Table Topics Howard Brandt Nilsa Scott Contest Speaker 1 Rob Van Winkle Speaker 1 Steve Flick Carl Hendrickson Speaker 2 George Kiser Speaker 2 Erin Gissel Tom Terrific Speaker 3 Alicia Flamm Speaker 3 Mike Dobrich Gina Willard Speaker … Continue reading February 2010 Schedule
Mentoring Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubckDxmkA4U by Carl Hendrickson
Be a Champion Mentor
by Sue Dickemper Below is the text of my speech. BE A CHAMPION MENTOR Miss Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters and welcomed guests, before he became “the Great” Alexander of Macedonia was tutored by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Jack Nicholson’s ability was polished by assistance from Martin Landau. Howard Brandt made Carl Hendrickson the Toastmaster he is … Continue reading Be a Champion Mentor
MENTOR – A TOASTMASTER’S BEST FRIEND
New Toastmasters can only achieve, grow, and learn if they have a “best friend,” a coach/mentor who will share with the protégé his/her wisdom, knowledge and experience. Not everyone has the eagerness, time or motivation to be a Coach. A Coach is not a father or mother-figure, but rather a role model. The purpose of … Continue reading MENTOR – A TOASTMASTER’S BEST FRIEND
Speech – Howard Brandt – Frog Legs
Speech – Jack Bettag – Be a Hero
Meeting Minutes January 13, 2010
Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Called To Order: 7:02 p.m. Location: Room 107-C, MetLife Bldg. Presiding Officer: Alan Kirby Toastmaster: Mike Dobrich General Evaluator: Judy Sowers Timekeeper: Diane Fawcett “Ah” Counter: Petrina Monti Vote Counter: Adam Kutell Grammarian: Amby Mafort (Word of the Evening: Nebbish) Invocator: Erin Gisell Camera Operator: Richard Hiers Table Topics: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 13, 2010
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs
Here's a nice Presentation Skills video about Steve Jobs.
SpeakerNet News
If you're even slightly interested in becoming a professional speaker, subscribe to SpeakerNet News. It's put out by professional speakers and is free. At times it also has some good speaking tips. I read it every week. - Tom T.
Speech Contest – February 17, 2010
Carl Hendrickson is going to be out contestmaster for the Feb. 17th, 2010 International Speech and Evaluation Contests. The rules are posted on our website under Member Resources.
New Officers – January 2010
South County Toastmasters Past President Rich Ullrich passes gavel to newly installed President, Alan Kirby. (foreground left to right) Other Officers also installed to serve through June 2010, as pictured (left to right): Joe Archambault, Sergeant at Arms; Erin Gissel, Vice President of Membership; Kevin Wilson, Officer at Large; Kevin Reichardt, Vice President Education; Adam … Continue reading New Officers – January 2010
Meeting Minutes January 6, 2010
Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:02 p.m., CST Location: Met Life bldg., room 107-C Presiding Officers: Rich Ullrich, outgoing President; Alan Kirby, incoming President Toastmaster: Rich Ullrich General Evaluator: Kevin Reichardt Timekeeper: Kathy Denton “Ah” Counter: Richard Hiers Vote Counter: Amby Mafort Grammarian: Adam Kutell (Word for the Evening: Expeditious) … Continue reading Meeting Minutes January 6, 2010
Meeting Minutes December 9, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Speech Marathon Meeting Date: Wednesday December 9, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:02 pm CDT Location: 107-C (Right-side) Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Alan Kirby General Evaluator: none Time Keeper: Dick Shields Ah Counter: none Vote Counter: Joe Archembault Grammarian: none Invocator: Richard … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 9, 2009
Twelve Days of a Toastmasters’ Christmas
On December 9th, Laura Zeman shared her original new song: "Twelve Days of a Toastmasters’ Christmas" On the # day of Christmas the Toastmasters gave to me: Twelve speakers speaking Eleven members yawning Ten mentors clapping Nine Evaluators remarking Eight Grammarians listening Seven timers timing Six new members shaking FIVE “AH” counter rings Four discs … Continue reading Twelve Days of a Toastmasters’ Christmas
Christmas Party Pictures
Click on Jim's Teddy to see all the Christmas Party pictures.
JANUARY, 2010 Schedule
6-January 13-January 20-January Toastmaster Mary Ann King Michael Dobrich Erin Gissel Table Topics Mark Roling Nilsa Scott Gina Willard Speaker 1 Joe Archambault Howard Brandt Carl Hendrickson Speaker 2 Karl Beck Karen Busch Rich Ullrich Speaker 3 Jack Bettag Don Clair Sue Dickemper Speaker 4 Bill Collier Barb Sapienza Evaluator 1 Laura Zemann … Continue reading JANUARY, 2010 Schedule
Meeting Minutes December 2, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Celebration Meeting Date: 12/2/2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: Met Life Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Kathy Denton General Evaluator: Gina Willard Time Keeper: Joe Archambault Ah Counter: Bill Collier Vote Counter: David Welshon Grammarian: Richard Hiers Invocator: Amby Mafort … Continue reading Meeting Minutes December 2, 2009
Meeting Minutes November 18, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Speech marathon Meeting Date: Wednesday November 18, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:01 pm CST Location: 107-C (Right-side) Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Carl Hendrickson General Evaluator: none Time Keeper: Erin Gissel Ah Counter: none Vote Counter: Diane Fawcett and Brent Stewart Grammarian: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 18, 2009
Christmas Party – December 16th
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Place: Fox Chase Party Room - directions Time: 6:30 pm What to bring: 1) A dish – sign up at a club meeting or send me an e-mail to Dick Shields 2) Gag gift – one for each person in your party
December 2009 Schedule
2-December Toastmaster Denton, Kathy Table Topics King, Mary Ann Speaker 1 Reichardt, Kevin Speaker 2 Scott, Nilsa Speaker 3 Shields, Dick Speaker 4 Sowers, Judy Evaluator 1 Beck, Karl Evaluator 2 Bettag, Jack Evaluator 3 Brandt, Howard Evaluator 4 Clair, Don General Evaluator Willard, Gina Grammarian Hiers, Richard Camera Wilson, Kevin Invocator Mafort, Amby Timekeeper … Continue reading December 2009 Schedule
Meeting Minutes November 11, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Meeting Date: Wednesday November 11, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CST Location: Room 108 (small room) Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Kevin Wilson General Evaluator: Sue Dickemper Time Keeper: Karl Beck Ah Counter: Jack Bettag Vote Counter: Howard Brandt Grammarian: Dave … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 11, 2009
What To Do With Your Hands
Here's a good example of how a speaker uses his hands for gesturing. He only holds them together in front of himself for 5 out of 90 seconds.
Speech – The Deepest Human Need – Veterans Day
I shared this speech from my brother at our last meeting and thought others might enjoy it. - Tom T. The Deepest Human Need Most people look forward to Veteran’s Day as a day off and fail to reflect upon it’s true purpose, to appreciate those who have served and are serving in our military. … Continue reading Speech – The Deepest Human Need – Veterans Day
Meeting Minutes November 4, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Elections Meeting Date: Wednesday November 4, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: Cafeteria, downstairs Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Rob VanWinkle General Evaluator: Carl Hendrickson Time Keeper: Laura Zemann Ah Counter: Steve Hamm Vote Counter: Steve Winheim Grammarian: Joe Archembault … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 4, 2009
Last Minute Speakers
Carl Hendrickson has graciously accepted the post of "Last Minute Speaker Committee Chairperson." His job is to find last minute fill-in speakers for the regular Toastmaster meeting. Ideally these might be educational speeches and/or topics which have been suggested by our last club survey. Those topics are listed at the bottom of this posting. Here … Continue reading Last Minute Speakers
Jim Ruzicka – 2nd Place Winner
Jay Leno. David Letterman. Conan O’Brien. Jim Ruzicka? Though he can’t lay claim to fame as a talk-show superstar, South County Toastmaster Jim Ruzicka skillfully entertained his audience at the Division A Humorous Speech Contest recently held at Jefferson College. Jim’s comedic account of the unusual people and places he encountered during a Greyhound bus … Continue reading Jim Ruzicka – 2nd Place Winner
Meeting Minutes October 21, 2009
Theme: Happy Birthday Toastmasters Meeting Date: Wednesday October 21, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: 107-C Right Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Kevin Reichardt General Evaluator: Kathy Denton Time Keeper: Alan Kirby Ah Counter: Sue Dickemper Vote Counter: Joe Archembault Grammarian: Diane Fawcett “Milestone” Invocator: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 21, 2009
Meeting Minutes October 14, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Unforgettable Mentors Meeting Date: Wednesday October 14, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:01 pm CDT Location: 107-C Right Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Gina Willard General Evaluator: Nilsa Scott Time Keeper: Mary Ann King Ah Counter: Steve Flick Vote Counter: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 14, 2009
NOVEMBER 2009 Schedule
4-November 11-November 25-November Toastmaster Van Winkle, Rob Wilson, Kevin Table Topics Clair, Don Willard, Gina Speaker 1 Dickemper, Sue Flamm, Alicia NO Speaker 2 Dobrich, Mike Flick, Steve MEETING Speaker 3 Embree, Carol Gissel, Erin Speaker 4 Fawcett, Diane Archambault, Joe Evaluator 1 Roling, Mark Shields, Dick Evaluator 2 Ruzicka, Jim Sower, Judy Evaluator 3 … Continue reading NOVEMBER 2009 Schedule
Adequate, Good, or Great – What Do You Want to Be?
Last night I asked the question of club members if they wanted to be adequate, good or great speakers. 99% indicated they wanted to be great speakers. One of the tips I shared with them is that if you want to be a great speaker, you need to listen to and watch other great speakers … Continue reading Adequate, Good, or Great – What Do You Want to Be?
Meeting Minutes October 7, 2009
Meeting Date: Wednesday October 7, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:02 pm CDT Location: 107-C Right Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Dick Shields General Evaluator: Adam Kutell Time Keeper: Petrina Monti Ah Counter: Dave Welshon Vote Counter: Karl Beck Grammarian: Laura Zemann “Erroneous” Invocator: Karen Busch … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 7, 2009
Member Profile – Mary Ann King
Why did you join Toastmasters? In 2004 a small group at Nestle Purina was looking to form a corporate Toastmaster’s club. Since I’d been a member of the South County Club in the late 90’s, I thought it would be fun to rejoin Toastmasters and an opportunity to help get a new club off the … Continue reading Member Profile – Mary Ann King
Speech Marathon Notes
Since the monthly speech marathon is a "work in progress," here are a few notes on our first few meetings and how we might improve it in the future. (If you have any other ideas please pass them on to our club president.) Toastmaster The Toastmaster should keep his/her comments to a minimum to make … Continue reading Speech Marathon Notes
Meeting Minutes September 30, 2009
Speech Marathon Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Meeting Date: Wednesday September 30, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:03 pm CDT Location: 107-C (Right-side) Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Sue Dickemper - word of the night: “New” Time Keeper: Brent Stewart Vote Counter: Erin Gissel Invocator: Howard Brandt … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 30, 2009
Meeting Minutes September 23, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: none Meeting Date: Wednesday September 23, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: 107-C (Right-side) Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Alicia Flamm General Evaluator: Brent Stewart Time Keeper: Adam Kutell Ah Counter: Dee McAliney Vote Counter: Kevin Reichardt … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 23, 2009
October 2009 Schedule
7-October 14-October 21-October 28-October Toastmaster Kaiser, Max McAliney, Dee Reichardt, Kevin (see page 2) Table Topics Winheim, Steve Hendrickson, Carl King, Mary Ann Speaker 1 Ruzicka, Jim Shields, Dick Van Winkle, Rob Speaker 2 Sapienza, Barb Sowers, Judy Welshon, David Speaker 3 Schaper, Jim Stewart, Brent Willard, Gina Speaker 4 Scott, Nilsa Terrific, Tom Wilson, … Continue reading October 2009 Schedule
Meeting Minutes September 16, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: none Meeting Date: Wednesday September 16, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: 107-C (Right-side) Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Steve Winheim General Evaluator: Kevin Wilson Time Keeper: Kathy Denton Ah Counter: Sue Dickemper Vote Counter: Mike Dobrich Grammarian: Howard Brandt … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 16, 2009
What to Do with a 12 Minute Speech
I had a fellow Toastmaster give me a call and asked me what to do with her 12 minute speech when the manual calls for a 5 to 7 minute speech. I gave her three options: 1. Cut, Cut, Cut. While we'd all like to think that everything we've written is earth-shattering and "A" material, … Continue reading What to Do with a 12 Minute Speech
Meeting Minutes September 9, 2009
Regular Meeting Minutes of South County Toastmasters Club # 1957 Theme: Disasters, Natural and Man-made Meeting Date: Wednesday September 9, 2009 Called To Order At: 7:00 pm CDT Location: 107-C (Right-side) Presiding Officer: Rich Ullrich, President Toastmaster: Adam Kutell General Evaluator: Nilsa Scott Time Keeper: Barb Sapienza Ah Counter: Brent Stewart Vote Counter: Alan Kirby … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 9, 2009
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