South County Toastmasters – Club 1957 Meeting Minutes, 3/03/2010 Meeting Location – Room 107-C, MetLife Bldg. Meeting Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. Presiding Officer – Alan Kirby Toastmaster – George Kiser Timekeeper – Steve Hamm Camera – Barb Sapienza Vote Counter – Richard Hiers Invocator – Mark Roling Jokemaster - Laura Zemann “Ah” Counter … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 3, 2010
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Meeting Minutes February 24, 2010
South County Toastmasters – Club 1957 Meeting Minutes, 2/24/2010 Meeting Location – Room 107-B, MetLife Bldg. Meeting Called to Order at 7:04 p.m. Theme - Monthly Speech Marathon Presiding Officer – Kevin Wilson Toastmaster – Jack Bettag Timekeeper – Richard Hiers Camera – Kevin Reichardt Vote Counters – Paul Ferguson and Petrina Monti Invocator – … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 24, 2010
Meeting Minutes February 17, 2010
Club #1957 International Speech/Evaluation Contest Meeting Date: 17 Feb. 2010 Called to Order, 7:03 p.m. Presiding Officer: Alan Kirby Contest Master: Carl Hendrickson Chief Judge: Amby Mafort Timekeepers: Adam Kutell, Tom Terrific Vote Counters: Diane Fawcett, Laura Zemann Camera: Richard Hiers Pattern Speaker (for Evaluations): Max Kaiser Invocator: Richard Hiers Speaking Contestants: * Barb Sapienza … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 17, 2010
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Do you ever feel like you are just a spectator to the great parade of life? Well, here is your opportunity to join in the parade and receive the recognition you deserve. By helping each other improve our speaking and leadership skills we also serve our community. In recognition of our service, Toastmasters International has … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Ed Foreman – Great Speaker to Watch
March 2010 Schedule
Meeting Date and Time : 3 March 2010, 7:00pm Meeting Title / Theme : Pre Meeting Notes : Roles: ------ Toastmaster : Kiser, George Table Topics Master : Kaiser Jr, Max General Evaluator : Clair, Donald Grammarian : Kirby, Alan Timer : Hamm, Steve Speaker 1 : Denton, Kathy Speaker 2 : Willard, Gina Speaker … Continue reading March 2010 Schedule
Speech and Evaluation Contest Winners
South County Toastmasters held it’s annual Speech and Evaluation contest February 17th and the picture shows the winners for 2010. From left to right. Erin Gissel – 1st place Evaluation, Steve Flick – 2nd place Evaluation, Barb Sapienza – 2nd place Speech, Don Clair – 1st place Speech.
Meeting Minutes February 10, 2010
Meeting Date: Feb. 10, 2010 Meeting Called to Order At: 7:00 p.m. Location: Room 107-C, MetLife Service Center Presiding Officer: Alan Kirby, President Toastmaster: Don Clair Timekeeper: Jack Bettag/Howard Brandt Camera: Erin Gissel “Ah” Counter: Rob VanWinkle Table Topics: Laura Zemann Vote Counter: Kevin Wilson Jokemaster: Petrina Monti Grammarian: Mark Roling (word – “elicit”) Invocator: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes February 10, 2010
New Member – Mike Marian
Mike Marian is our latest new member. Mike is already a seasoned Toastmaster with a membership also in the Anheuser Busch Toastmaster club. He is married and has two kids. He enjoys jazz, walks and stamp collecting. His business background is in finance and accounting and Mike is a CPA. Mike is now working on … Continue reading New Member – Mike Marian
Video Tips for Speeches
When your using the camera in the Toastmaster setting, here are a few basic tips to produce a better video. Turn on all the lights. You want as much light as possible. There is a control in the back of the room to do this. Many times we have a meeting with less than optimal … Continue reading Video Tips for Speeches
Scared Speechless – Tom Terrific
Gestures – Bill Collier
Speech Preparation – Carl Hendrickson
Full Circle Award Winners
Congratulations to Adam Kutell and Bill Collier for achieving the "Full Circle Award."
Meeting Minutes February 3, 2010
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
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
