South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Winners and Losers Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the minutes from the last 2 meetings, October 26, 2022 and November 2, … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022
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Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: America’s Pastimes Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young stated the minutes of last week’s meeting were not sent out this week. The minutes of the October 26, 2022 meeting will be approved next week.. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022
South County Toastmasters Sponsors a Halloween Open House, October 26, 2022
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, South County Toastmasters hosted a special meeting and open house to celebrate Halloween. Club members spoke about the history of Halloween in in the United States along with scary stories and favorite memories of trick-or-treating and dressing up for Halloween. Everyone was encouraged to wear a costume and to bring … Continue reading South County Toastmasters Sponsors a Halloween Open House, October 26, 2022
Meeting Minutes October 26, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Halloween Open House Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of October 19, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 26, 2022
Meeting Minutes October 19, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Hard, Heavy Work in the Backyard Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of October 12, 2022. The minutes were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 19, 2022
Meeting Minutes October 12, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Creativity Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of September 28, 2022 and October 5, 2022 . The minutes were … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 12, 2022
South County Toastmasters celebrates 47th Anniversary
On October 5, 2022, the members of South County celebrated the 47th anniversary of the founding of the Club. Members and former members were invited to share stories and memories of their experiences with South County Toastmasters. A former member, Carl Hendrickson, spoke of how the founder of the Club, Howard Brandt, established South County … Continue reading South County Toastmasters celebrates 47th Anniversary
Meeting Minutes October 5, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Founder’s Day Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young Officer Reports: President: Debbie Young. Beginning next week, there will be a new link to access the Club meetings on Zoom. Debbie will email the new link to all Club … Continue reading Meeting Minutes October 5, 2022
Halloween Open House!
We're having a special "Open House" Halloween meeting, and you're invited! Date: Wed, Oct 26th at 5:30pm, meeting at 6pmPlace: Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S Lindbergh, St Louis MO 63127 Details:Each Toastmasters meeting is an opportunity to practice communication and grow leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. On Oct 26 we especially welcome … Continue reading Halloween Open House!
Brian Berman earns an Engineering Position
Club member Brian Berman announced he has accepted a position with Acciona Energy as a renewable energy engineer. Even though he will be moving out of the St. Louis area, he will maintain his Club membership and will attend the meetings on Zoom. The members of South County Toastmasters wish him success in this new … Continue reading Brian Berman earns an Engineering Position
Congratulations to Steve Burchett
Congratulations to Steve Burchett for earning Levels 3 and 4 Pathways Awards. Steve completed the Visionary Communication Path. The members of South County Toastmasters commend you for your achievement!!
Meeting Minutes September 28, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Overcoming Adversity Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of September 21, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 28, 2022
Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Last Day of Summer Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of September 14, 2022. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022
Meeting Minutes September 14, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Falling into Fall Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of September 7, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 14, 2022
Welcome Melissa Baldwin
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, the members of South County Toastmasters welcomed former SCTM member Melissa Baldwin as a returning member. Her mentor will be Debbie Young. Welcome back Melissa!!
Meeting Minutes September 7, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Fame Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of August 31, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes September 7, 2022
Meeting Minutes August 31, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: All Table Topics Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of August 24, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 31, 2022
Meeting Minutes August 24, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: No Theme Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of August 17, 2022. Jim Salih suggested one revision be made … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 24, 2022
Meeting Minutes August 17, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Back to School Meeting Location: Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of August 10, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: President: Debbie Young. Every … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 17, 2022
Meeting Minutes August 10, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Summer Fun Meeting Location: Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of August 3, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: President: Debbie Young. The Executive … Continue reading Meeting Minutes August 10, 2022
Meeting Minutes, August 3, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Back to School Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of July 27, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes, August 3, 2022
Meeting Minutes, July 27, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Divine Intervention Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of July 20, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes, July 27, 2022
Meeting Minutes, July 20, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Television Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of July 13, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes, July 20, 2022
Welcome New Member, Brian Berman
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Brian Berman into the Club as a new member. His mentor will be Brent Stewart. Welcome to South County Toastmasters Brian!
Meeting Minutes, July 13, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Communication Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Debbie Young President Debbie Young asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of July 6, 2022. A motion was made to accept the minutes … Continue reading Meeting Minutes, July 13, 2022
South County Toastmasters Installs New Officers for July 2022 – December 2022 Term
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, the members of South County Toastmasters installed new officers to the Executive Committee for the July 2022 - December 2022 term. The new officers are shown above from left to right: Jim Salih, Immediate Past President; Bill Collier, Vice President of Public Relations; Tom Krauska, Vice President of Membership; Debbie … Continue reading South County Toastmasters Installs New Officers for July 2022 – December 2022 Term
Meeting Minutes July 6, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Anniversaries Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of June 29, 2022. Brent Stewart made a motion to accept the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes July 6, 2022
Welcome New Member, Suzanne Janick
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Suzanne Janick into the Club as a new member. Susan McConnell will serve as Suzanne's mentor. Welcome to South County Toastmasters Suzanne!!
Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Independence Day Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of June 22, 2022. Nancy Alba made a motion to approve … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022
VP Membership Duties
Name_______________________________________________ Contact Infor________________________________________________________________ Joined__________________________ Mentor____________________________________ Turbobase _______________________ Name Tag _______________________ 📝 Answer all emails /phone calls 📝 Send them club meeting information 📝 Send them Membership Application 📝 Send them Free Book 📝 Call them/talk about their goals 📝 Sign them up for WordPress.com 📝 Send them Ice Breaker Speech. 📝 Send them club roster … Continue reading VP Membership Duties
Meeting Minutes June 22, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Vacations Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of June 15, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer Reports: … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 22, 2022
Meeting Minutes June 15, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: This Day in History Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of June 8, 2022. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 15, 2022
Meeting Minutes June 8, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Father’s Day Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of June 1, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 8, 2022
Meeting Minutes June 1, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: No Theme Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of May 25, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes June 1, 2022
Member Spotlight: Steve Burchett
Each meeting, a few members take on different "roles" like joke-master, evaluator, or time-keeper to keep things moving smoothly. In the months after joining us in 2021, Steve delivered a few speeches and took his turn at every role but one. In May of '22, Steve served in that final role as "Toastmaster" — acting … Continue reading Member Spotlight: Steve Burchett
Meeting Minutes May 25, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Summer Plans Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of May 18, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officer … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 25, 2022
Welcome New Member, Art Schoenberger
On Wednesday, May 19, 2022, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Art Schoenberger into the Club as a new member. Brent Stewart will serve as Art's mentor. Welcome to the Club Art!!
Meeting Minutes May 18, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: On the Water Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of May 11, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 18, 2022
Meeting Minutes May 11, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Creativity, Howard Brandt Tribute Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of May 4, 2022. The minutes were approved as … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 11, 2022
Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Summer Activities Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of April 27, 2022. Charles Giamarino made a motion to accept … Continue reading Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022
Meeting Minutes April 27, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Open Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of April 20, 2022. J.D. Perper made a motion to accept the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 27, 2022
Welcome New Member, Julie Zeitler
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the members of South County Toastmsters inducted Julie Zeitler into the Club as a new member. She is shown above with current Club President, Jim Salih. Sandy Roll will serve as Julie's mentor. Welcome to the Club Julie!!
Meeting Minutes April 20, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Easter Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of April 13, 2022. Tom Terrific made a motion to accept the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 20, 2022
How to Pick a Speech Topic
by Lance MIller - 2005 World Champion. https://youtu.be/ZiU0XLw45L8
Topic Selection
If you're having trouble coming up with ideas for a speech, below is a "cheat" sheet to help get your mind thinking about possible ideas.
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Titanic Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of April 6, 2022. J.D. Perper made a motion to accept the … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 13, 2022
Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: Earth Day Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of March 30, 2022. The minutes were approved as posted. Officers … Continue reading Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022
“What’s My Line” Special Meeting
On March 30, 2022, South County Toastmasters hosted a themed meeting based on the television program "What's My Line." Club members served as moderator, contestants and panelists. The panelists asked the contestants questions about past jobs, activities or hobbies to guess the correct answer. Shown above, left to right are: Panelists Jim Salih; Susan McConnell … Continue reading “What’s My Line” Special Meeting
Meeting Minutes March 30, 2022
South County Toastmasters Club 1957 Meeting Type/Theme: What’s My Line Meeting Location: Sunset Hills Community Center and Zoom Call to Order: 6:00 PM Presiding Officer: Jim Salih President Jim Salih asked if there were any corrections or additions to be made to the meeting minutes of March 23, 2022. Rob Van Winkle made a motion … Continue reading Meeting Minutes March 30, 2022
South County Toastmasters welcomes Charles Giamarino.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, the members of South County Toastmasters inducted Charles Giamarino into the club as a new member. Charles is shown in the photo above, on the right, with his mentor Tom Terrific. Welcome Charles!!
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