Minutes of Cheshire Toastmasters

Business meeting:

Two items from EC meeting:

Received a bill from Chamber of Commerce or renewal of membership. We originally joined to be in their directory (hoping for membership exposure) and for a place to meet. The bill would be $270 to renew. The board recommended against renewal.

Motion: That we not renew our membership in Cheshire Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by: Richard Frantz Jr. Seconded by: Sandra Distefano
Motion Passed

Announcement that March 16th meeting will be at Kriss Sullivan's house (directions to be distributed)
Will begin at 6:30 PM
Food will be served (Kriss is providing corned beef and soup, people bring their choice of beverage and salad, side or dessert)
Theme will be St. Patrick or Irish

Educational Meeting:

Meeting was abbreviated because of the Club contest.
Contest Master: Sharon Roth
Chief Judge: Richard Frantz Jr.
Invocation: Sandra DiStefano
Timers: Sandra DiStefano and Balvin Wright

Contests:

Contests followed by Round Robin Evaluations

Contestants:
Tall Tales: Mike Sullivan
International Speech Contest: Kriss Sullivan

Motion: That (because we have only one contestant in each contest) we send Kriss and Mike as our delegates to the Area Contest and consider these speeches as practice.
Moved by: Richard Frantz Jr, Seconded by Balvin Wright
Passed

Tall Tales: Mike Sullivan: The Viper
International Speech Contest: Kriss Sullivan:The Story That Never Ends

We will be hosting the Area D1 Contest will be Wednesday April 6 at 6:30 PM

Minutes of the February 23, 2011 Executive Committee meeting

Attending: Dick, Sharon, Rich Sr and Jr, Rich Z, Kriss. Mike absent

Presiding: President Mead

Presidents Comments: Reading the Mission Statement is a good idea. Everyone has gotten the VPPR duties but no one has come forward. Rich Z to assume those duties until the end of this years officer term.

Accolades: To May for printing the agenda for the last meeting

Minutes accepted. Rich Z made motion and Sharon 2nd.

Reports

Education VP: Sharon passed out Mentor list and Membership list. Discussion on when new members can be assigned to be Mentor. Decision made to leave it up to discretion of the VPEd

Treasurer: No report.

VP Membership: Rich Z stated we only have one chance to make a first impression so we need to make a good first impression to guests. He presented a folder for guest and another for new members. President Mead will review them.

S of A: April 6 meeting is the contest and April 16 meeting at Krisss. Kriss will ensure that our meetings are on the Highland Health Care calendar.

New Business

Motion made by Sharon to not renew our membership with Cheshire C of C. Carried. Must be approved by club membership.

Rich Z to come up with a flyer for the Open House.

Next EC Meeting March 23rd.

Good of the Order
Presentation of certificate for completing all meeting roles to Richard Frantz Jr.
 
Reminder of spring contests: Tall Tales and Internationals. Club contest March 2nd, 2011. We are hosting area contest for D1 on April 6th.

Word of the Day: Garrulous (Excessively or tiresomely talkative)

Roles
Toastmaster: Rose Rita Riccitelli
Invocation: Sharon Roth
Jokemaster: Richard Ziemba
Wordmaster: Sandra DiStefano
Timer: Chris Gatto
Ah Counter: Tom Raducha
Two Minute Tutorial: Sharon Roth
Table topics: Richard Ziemba
General Evaluator: Richard Ziemba

Speakers
Marci Nogueria - "Icebreaker" (evaluator: Richard Frantz Jr.)
Sharon Roth - "State of Toastmasters" (evaluator: Rose Rita Riccitelli)
Dick Mead - "Curve Ball" (evaluator: Tom Raducha)

Announcements

March 16 pot luck at Kriss'
April 20 Open House

Minutes of the December 22, 2010 Executive Committee meeting

Attending: Dick, Sharon, Kris, Mike, Rich Sr and Jr, Rich Z. Tom not present.

Presiding: President Mead

Presidents Comments: Discussion on CL. Passed out Project Completion Record. Developing a budget will build leadership skills.

Accolades: To Mike and his wife for hosting the Holiday Party. Tom for completing his CC. He will be awarded a letter from International.

Minutes accepted after several picayune corrections. Rich Z. made motion and Sharon 2nd.

Reports

Education VP: Sharon passed out list of members goals. We have 3 DCP points to date. Club spring contest by April 2, Area by April 16 and Division by April 30. Midyear training in Cromwell Jan 24 and Shelton Feb. 17. Sharon also passed out membership roster.

Membership: Rich Z. presented a three prong plan that is guaranteed to produce 6 new members by April. First prong is to advertise club. He will work with Tom on that. Second is to improve Web Site to bring in prospects. Third is to improve meetings so that guests will join. Plan for meeting improvement includes presenting guests with a welcome letter, a card from TI, and a meeting format he developed. This produced a spirited discussion on the need for this format or will the agenda provide by the Ed. VP do the same thing.

A motion to table the format until it could be revised was made by Rich Sr and 2nd by Mike. It was not carried. A motion was made by Rich Z to make a welcome packet with the letter, card and agenda, 2nd by Mike. Motion withdrawn by Rich Z before voted on.

Motion made by Sharon and 2nd by Mike to not use that meeting format was carried. Motion made by Mike and 2nd by Sharon to make welcome packet with letter, card and agenda. Motion carried. Rich Z will revise meeting format and see if it is more acceptable.

Treasurer: Bank balance is $397.11. We spent $39.21 on nametag holders.

Speechcraft: Rich Jr will make presentation at the 2nd meeting in January.

Next meeting Jan. 26, 2011 at Highland Healthcare.

Minutes of the October 27, 2010 Executive Committee meeting

Board members attending: Dick, Rich Sr and Jr. Sharon, Chris, Mike
Others: Rich Z, Prend, D1 AG
Absent: Tom

Presiding: President Mead

Accolades: Sharon and Rich Z for attending the Division Contest.

Minutes approved as corrected.

Presidents Statement: Mentors are responsible to ensure that their mentees attend meetings.

Motion made to have progress sheets. Motion not carried

Ed VP: All new members have mentors. District Conference this November.

VP Membership: Prospective VP Rich Z gave a list of things he would do.

Motion made to purchase hanging name tags at a cost of $36 for 50. Motion carried.

S at A: New meeting place found at Highland Health Care Center. Plan to begin Nov. 17.

Treasurer: Bank Balance $482.32. 15 paid members.

New Business:

Speech Craft to be held at Cheshire Adult Ed. To be coordinated by Rich Jr. Motion made and carried to support the program.

Motion made and carried for club to host Area D1 Contest.

Member of Celebrant ask to speak at a meeting and be evaluated. There were no objections

Next Meeting scheduled for Nov 24. This is TBD because of proximity to Thanksgiving Please let Dick know in advance if you are unable to attend.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Attendees: Sandra Distefano, Sharon Roth, Richard Frantz, Jr., Tony Senatore, Richard Frantz, Sr., Kriss Sullivan, Richard Mead, Michael Sullivan, Rich Ziemba. Guest: Chris Gatto

Business Meeting: President Dick Mead informed us that Caryn Vincent has stepped down as our VP Membership. Anyone who is interested can contact Dick or Sharon. We will have a Board meeting on the 27th. At our next meeting we will discuss our Christmas Party.

Invocation: Sandra Distefano
Wordmaster: Rich Ziemba
Word of the Day: Gregarious, which means fond of company, sociable
Ah Counter: Tony Senatore
Timer: Tony Senatore
Jokemaster: Sandra Distefano
Speaker #1: Sandra Distefano Title: Harry Potter Vocabulary
Speaker #2: Dick Mead Title: Massage Therapy
Speaker #3: Richard Frantz Sr. Title: Babies
Two Minute Tutorial: Sharon Roth Topic: Vitamin Shot
Table Topics Master: Mike Sullivan
Speech Evaluator #1: Richard Frantz, Jr
Speech Evaluator #2: Kriss Sullivan
Speech Evaluator #3: Mike Sullivan
General Evaluator: Richard Ziemba

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Nov 3rd @ 7:15 pm at Chamber of Commerce Board Rm.

Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, Oct 27th at 7:15 pm at the Chamber of Commerce. All members are welcome to attend.

Notes:
Division D Contest Tuesday, Oct 26th @ Fairfield Library, 1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield
*** Come support Dick Mead, Area D1 Evaluation Contest Winner ***
Meet at Cheshire Library at 5:30. Car Pool leaves at 5:40

District 53 Conference Saturday, November 20th at Holiday Inn, Fishkill, NY

Minutes of October 6th, 2010

Attendees: Sandra Distefano, Richard Frantz Jr, Richard Frantz Sr, Richard Mead, Tom Raducha, Rose Rita Ricciteli, Sharon Roth, Tony Senatore, Kriss Sullivan, Michael Sullivan.

Guests: Rich Ziemba, Eric Ziemba, Molly Proouhomme

Business Meeting President Dick Mead
Invocation given by Sandra Distefano
Wordmaster Balvin Wright Word of the Day: "Innocuous" which means Having no adverse effect, harless
Ah Counter: Tony Sanatore
Timer: Sharon Roth
Jokemaster: Rose Ricciteli and Tom Raducha
Speaker #1: Kris Sullivan Title: Metaphoric Best Friends
Speaker #2: Tom Raducha Title: The Artistry of LPs
Speaker #3: Richard Frantz Sr Title: Oh Henry
Two Minute Tutorial given by Sharon Roth
Table Topics Master: Sharon Roth Topic: Pick a Book
Speech Evaluator #1: Toastmasters Members
Speech Evaluator #2: Rose Ricciteli
Speech Evaluator #3: Richard Mead
General Evaluator: Richard Frantz Jr

Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 20th at 7:15 pm at Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Members should email Sharon if they want to do a manual speech.

Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, October 27th at 7:15 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. All members are welcome to attend.

Cheshire Toastmasters Club #8762

Minutes of the September 22, 2010, 2010 Executive Committee meeting

Attending: Dick, Rich Sr and Jr.
Absent: Sharon, Tom, Mike, Caryn, Kris

Presiding: President Mead

Points to Ponder: Importance of starting meetings on time. Contest that Dick attended did not start till 8:55. Guest were not happy about waiting around.

Accolades: To Tom for work on Fall Festival. To Rich Sr. and Jr. for running club contest.

President statement: Duties are overlapping on contacting prospects. Dick would prefer that all initial contacts go to him so that he can send out a form letter. If officers do not have time to fulfill their duties they should asked to be released.

New Business:
We have been asked to host the Spring Area Contest in April or March.
Discussion on publication of regular meeting minutes.

Next Meeting Oct. 27th. Please let Dick know in advance if you are unable to attend.

Minutes of the August 25, 2010 Executive Committee meeting

Attending: Dick, Sharon, Tom, Caryn, Kris, Mike, Rich Sr and Jr. All present.

Presiding: President Mead

Minutes corrected to read "meetings to be 4th Wednesdays."
Accepted as corrected.

Reports:

VPE-Mentoring: 19 out of 20 are mentors or mentees. Review of upcoming speakers.

VPM-Discussion on prorating of dues for new members. Motion made and passed to charge new members $1.00 per month for local dues.

VPR- Fall Festival Sept. 11.

Treasurer: Approximately $266 in account.

S of A-Rooms not available at the library during November.

Discussion on ordering TM pins, ice breaker candy.

Dues due in September.

New Business:

Induction of new members: Karin, Carlos, Bayln, Sandra.

Contest Sept 15. Winner and alternate to compete at Area Contest.

Discussion on Youth Leadership at Wolcott HS

Discussion on putting a buzzer in the timing light box. Consensus that it is not needed

Minutes of the July 12, 2010 Executive Committee meeting

Attending: Sharon, Tom, Caryn, Kris, Mike, Rich Sr and Jr.

Presiding: Sharon

A vote was taken and passed to hold future Executive Committee meetings on the third Monday of each month.

Sharon passed out mentoring forms and a color coded participation chart.

The speech contest is planned for the first meeting in September. The topics are Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest

Our club is now in Area D1 and our Area Governor is Prend Quetta from the Brass City Club. A swap meeting is planned with them.

Prend will be at the picnic and install officers for 2010-2011.

Sharon as agreed to be the C1 Area Governor.

Induction of new members will be Aug. 8.

Sharon will make labels we can use to attach to our Toastmasters Magazines so we can leave them at doctors offices, etc.

Treasurers report: $344.80.

Please note that Executive committee meeting are open to all members.

Wednesday July 7th, 2010

Attendance: Mike Sullivan, Sharon roth, Sandy Distefan, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Balvin Stuart, Richard frantz Sr, Richard Franbtz Jr, Kriss Sullivan, Natacha Keretejze.

Business Meeting

Proposal to have speeches and table topics at the Picnic on July 21st 2010. Moved Kriss Sullivan. Passed.

Announcement of TLI schedule; Sharon Roth attending and willing to carpool

Announcement: Cheshire made Distinguished club for 2009-2010.

Mentor Report: 20 paid memebrs, 16 in mentor program as either mentor or mentee.

Cheshire has been movedf to Division D during the realignment. Our Area Governor is Prend Ketta, who will be attending the picnic.

Next board meeting: 7/12/10 at 7:15PM at Chamber of Commerce Boardroom.

Word of the Day: Autonomous

Minutes of June 16th, 2010

Attendees: Beth Caldwell, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Natacha Kerelezja, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Balvin Wright>/P>

Acting President: Tracy Mariano presented Certificates of Appreciation to Tom Raducha and Sharon Roth for performing all of the roles at club meetings. Richard Frantz, Sr., volunteered to become the club Secretary. Richard Frantz, Jr. made a motion to nominate Richard Frantz, Sr. as Secretary. Tom Raducha seconded it. It was passed unanimously. A sign up sheet was passed around for members to write down what they will bring to the picnic at Mike Sullivans on Wednesday, July 21st at 6:30pm. Members may bring a guest. New officers will be sworn in at this meeting. President: Dick Mead, Vice President Education: Sharon Roth, Vice President Public Relations: Tom Raducha, Secretary: Richard Frantz, Sr., Treasurer: Mike Sullivan, Sergeant-At-Arms: Kriss Sullivan.

Tracy Mariano offered the word, "Scuttle", which means to run with quick hasty steps.

Tom Raducha was our Toastmaster, Beth Caldwell served as our Ah Counter and Tracy Mariano was our Timer.

Natacha Kerelezja presented her Icebreaker speech titled, "The Wonder Years." Richard Frantz, Sr., presented a speech from the Competent Communicator manual called, "Retirement." This speech concluded his manual. Sharon will submit his Project Completion Record to TI so that he will receive his Competent Communicator award.

Tracy provided delicious snacks and beverages for our break, which allowed us to socialize.

Sharon Roth gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "Setting a Goal and Reaching It in 10 Easy Steps." She was also the Table Topics Master asking members and guests to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech using some aspect of the Graduation theme.

Richard Frantz, Jr. was our General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, Ah Counter and Speech Evaluators: Beth Caldwell, and Dick Mead.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 7th at 7:15 pm at Library large Room. Members should email Sharon if they want to do a manual speech.

Next Board Meeting: Monday, July 12th at 7:15 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. All members are welcome to attend.

Dont forget the Picnic. Wednesday, July 21st.

June 7, 2010 Board Meeting

Attendees: Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan.

VP Education Report: Tracy Mariano asked Sharon to bring copies of the Roles Completed to the next meeting as well as Certificates for those who have done all of the meeting roles. The June 16th meeting will have a Graduation theme. Tracy will bring paper goods and will send out an email asking all members to bring a snack or soft drink. We will have a ten minute break and shorten the Table Topics segment so there is time to socialize at the end of the meeting. Tracy will ask for a vote from the members at the next meeting if they want to have a meeting August 18th or skip it.

VP Membership Report: Dick Mead agreed it is up to the VPM to ask members for dues. According to TI, David Foster and Klevian Postol have not paid their dues. Dick will speak to them at the next meeting. We now have 20 members so we have gained a point toward Distinguished Club. We have 4 new members who need to be inducted into the club: Carlos, Sandy, Natacha and Balvin. This will be done August 4th. We will have the induction of the new Board on July 21st if we receive the badges from TI in time. Dick will send Carlos address to Sharon so she can change it in the TI list.

VP Public Relations: Tom Raducha reported The Chamber of Commerce website features a story on new members. Tom will write that up for our club and will also get a schedule of Chamber activities.

Secretary/Mentor Coordinator Report: Sharon Roth reported Rose Rita will mentor Sandy Distefano. Tom will mentor Balvin. Sharon will ask Gretchen Sherman to be our Secretary the next time she is at a meeting. The next TLI for Club Officers will be Saturday, June 26th at the Church of Christ at 595 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT. We need 4 officers to attend to get one point for Distinguished Club.

Treasurer/Sergeant-at-Arms Report: Mike Sullivan reported the Treasury has $350.00. Mike let us know the locations of the next meetings. We can only schedule the Library 3 months in advance. Kriss will take charge of reserving rooms for our meetings after July 1st.

Upcoming Events:

The next board meeting will be Monday, July 12 @ 7:15pm at Chamber Board Room. Cheshire Toastmasters picnic at Mikes house at 492 MIxville Rd, Cheshire July 21 at 6:30. Mike suggested we have a program at Cheshire High School in the Fall for students to compete for a Toastmaster award. We also discussed rescuing a club.

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Attendees: Beth Caldwell, Sandra Distefano, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Natacha Kerelejza, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Klevian Postol, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan

Acting President: Tracy Mariano reminded us that the position of Secretary is currently Open.

Tracy Mariano was our Toastmaster.

Rose Rita Riccitelli gave us an invocation about "Our Deepest Fear."

Kriss Sullivan offered the word, "Cognizance" which means knowledge or awareness.

Richard Frantz, Sr. was our Timer and did an excellent job.

Sandy Distefano served as our Ah Counter.

Speeches
Beth Caldwell presented her Icebreaker speech titled, "My Dad.
Klevian Postol presented his Project #2 speech called, "Safer Vehicles."
Kriss Sullivan presented his manual speech called, "A Story That Doesnt End" with the help of Dick Mead.
Rose Rita Riccitelli gave an advanced manual speech called, "Have I Got A Deal For You."
Dick Mead gave a manual speech called, "Help Me, Im Shrinking."
Richard Frantz, Jr. gave a manual speech called, "Make The Jump."
Mike Sullivan gave a manual speech called, "The Sicilian Connection. "

Richard Frantz, Sr. was our General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, and Ah Counter.

Speech Evaluators who delivered written evaluations: Rose Rita Riccitelli, Dick Mead, Sharon Roth, Richard Frantz, Jr., Natacha Kerelejza, and Richard Frantz, Sr.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 16th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library large room. Theme will be "Graduation," which includes New Beginnings, Setting Goals, etc. Members should email Tracy if they want to do a manual speech. Refreshments will be served. Please bring snacks, juice/soda.

Next Board Meeting: Monday, June 7th at 7:15 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. All members are welcome to attend.

Reminder: Picnic July 21st at Mike Sullivans. Mike will a bring sign up sheet next time for people to write down what they will bring so that we wont have 14 desserts or 14 bottles of wine. (Not that that would be a bad thing J)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Attendees: Beth Caldwell, Sandra Distefano, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Carlos Perez, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Caryn Vincent. Guests: Jerry Aiyathurai, Balvin.

Acting President: Tracy Mariano introduced Richard Frantz, Jr., who delivered the Nominating Committee report. Members voted to accept the slate unanimously. The new officers will serve from July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2011. President: Dick Mead, Vice President of Education: Sharon Roth, Vice President of Membership: Caryn Vincent, Vice President of Public Relations: Tom Raducha, Secretary: Open, Treasurer: Mike Sullivan, Sergeant-at-Arms: Kriss Sullivan. Richard announced that due to Club realignment, our club will be part of Area D after July 1, 2010. Area D is composed of clubs in Waterbury, New Haven, Torrington, Shelton, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport. We welcome Sandy Distefano who paid her dues at tonights meeting.

Richard Frantz, Jr. was our Toastmaster. Jerry Aiyathurai gave us an invocation about springtime.

Beth Caldwell offered the word, "Ostentatious," which means showy.

Klevian Postol was our Timer (his first time) and did an excellent job.

Tracy Mariano served as our Ah Counter.

Sharon Roth presented an advanced manual speech titled, "Dantes Inferno." . Jerry Aiyathurai presented his International contest speech called, "When Gazelles Leap."

Dick Mead gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "The Audience." Richard Frantz, Sr. was the Table Topics Master asking members and guests to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech on an item from this weeks news. All meeting attendees were given the opportunity to speak and all participated.

Mike Sullivan was our General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, Ah Counter and Speech Evaluators: Tom Raducha, and Caryn Vincent.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 2nd at 7:15 pm at Chamber of Commerce Board Room at 195 South Main Street (corner of Cornwall). We will have a Speechathon. Members should email Tracy if they want to do a manual speech.

Next Board Meeting: Monday, June 7th at 7:15 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. All members are welcome to attend.

Cheshire Toastmasters Board Meeting May 10, 2010

Attendees: Richard Frantz, Jr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Mike Sullivan

VP Education Report: Tracy Mariano
We will have a Speechathon Wednesday June 2, 2010 in place of our regular meeting. Meeting will be at The Chamber of Commerce Building at 195 South Main St, at the corner of Cornwall. Speakers will be Tom Raducha, Klevian Postol, Dick Mead, Sharon Roth. Tracy will plan for number of speakers. June 23 meeting will have a Graduation theme.

VP Membership Report: Dick Mead
Dick will do a Two Minute Tutorial on May 19 on "The Audience." We need 2 members to pay dues in order to have 20 members by June 30, 2010.

VP Public Relations:Tom Raducha
Tom delivered the check for $130 to The Chamber of Commerce on May 10. The Chamber will vote on our membership on May 10, 2010. Tom will request the following dates to have our meetings at the Chamber Board Room:
June 9 - regular meeting
June 14 - Board Meeting
June 23 - regular meeting
July 12 - Board Meeting
August 9 - Board Meeting
September 13 - Board Meeting

Secretary /Mentor Coordinator Report: Sharon Roth
Richard Frantz Jr. will mentor Beth Caldwell. Sharon Roth will mentor Natacha Kerelejza. Tom is willing to mentor the next new member. Sharon will ask Gretchen Sherman to run for Secretary for next term.

Treasurer/Sergeant-at-Arms Report: Mike Sullivan
Treasury has $413.00. Mike will ask Kriss Sullivan to run for Sergeant-At-Arms for next term.

Webmaster Report: Richard Frantz, Jr
Sharon will change contact email address for Rich on TI website.

Upcoming Events:
The next board meeting will be Monday, June 14 @ 7:15pm at Chamber Board Room at 195 South Main Street, Cheshire. Cheshire Toastmasters picnic at Mikes house at 492 MIxville Rd, Cheshire July 21 at 6:30. Members may bring salad and/or appetizer and/or dessert and/or beverage and/or guest.

April 21, 2010

Attendees: Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Caryn Vincent

Guests: Natacha Kerelzige, Balvin Wright

Vice President of Membership, Dick Mead conducted the business meeting. Wes Clark has resigned as the President of our club. Tracy Mariano will be the Acting President until July 1st. The Nominating Committee, Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr. will present the nominations and members will vote on new Club Officers in June.

Vice President of Public Relations, Tom Raducha gave us information about joining the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. He has spoken to the Chamber President, Sheldon Dill who told him there are 400 individual members. A directory is published every nine months. Non-profit organizations dues are $130. The topic was tabled and members will vote at our next meeting.

Joe Smith was an excellent Toastmaster.

Dick Mead shared an invocation about "The One You Feed."

Debbie Mitchell was the Jokemaster.

Tom Raducha offered the word, "Contingent," which means dependent on something uncertain or a group of people with a common purpose.

Gretchen Sherman timed the speeches.

Klevian Postol presented his Icebreaker speech. Richard Frantz, Sr. gave a speech about Connecticut drivers bad habits. Caryn Vincent presented a speech from the Professional Speaker Manual about having a positive attitude.

Kriss Sullivan gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "Ten Tips to Finding Your Style." Tom Raducha was the Table Topics master and gave people a chance to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech by talking about one of their favorite things.

Sharon Roth was the General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, Ah Counter and Speech Evaluators: Dick Mead, Sharon Roth and Richard Frantz Jr.

Special Notes: The District 53 Spring Conference is Saturday, May 22nd at St Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. Registration is $75 before May 1st and $90 after, includes all meals, educational sessions, District Board Meeting and Tall Tales and International speech contests. Single Rooms are available for $30 each. To register, go to our District 53 website: http://www.district53toastmasters.org/index.php/conf-reg

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 5th at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Large Room 1st floor

Next Board Meeting: Monday, May 10th at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Board Room 2nd floor. (All members welcome to attend)

Summer Picnic: Wednesday, July 21st - Location TBD, usually at a members home, pot luck, members may bring a guest.

Cheshire Toastmasters Board Meeting Minutes April 12, 2010

Attendance: Richard Frantz Jr, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Mike Sullivan

President Report: Wes Clark has resigned from this position. Tracy will be the Acting President until election time.

VP Education Report: Tracy Mariano discussed our Distinguished Club status. We can get the 5 points. 1 point for 2 Cs (Dick and Richard Frantz, Jr), 1 point for 2 ACs (Rose Rita and Sharon), 1 point for dues being paid on time, 1 point for officers names being sent on time and 1 point for 4 new members. We discussed the Duty Roster on our club website and decided we will not use that to fill the meeting roles.

VP Membership Report: Dick Mead will contact Caryn, Klevian and Mark about paying their dues.

Nominating Committee: Richard Frantz Jr. and Richard Frantz Sr. will take care of the nominations. Michael would like to stay as the Treasurer. We need a SAA, (Kriss?) Tom would like to remain as the VPPR. Dick will stay as the VPM unless Kriss would be willing to do it. Secretary Sharon asked Debbie Mitchell but she is not able to do it at this time. Sharon is willing to do it unless someone else wants to. Sharon would like to stay on the Board. Rich asked that all officers write up a description of their jobs. The election will take place in May. Officers assume their positions July 1st.

VP Public Relations: Tom Raducha suggested we become members of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. He will bring it up at the next meeting for a vote by the members.

Secretary/Mentor Coordinator Report: Sharon Roth reported that Klevian and Beth have asked for mentors. Dick will mentor Klevian. Rich will mentor Beth.

Treasurer/Sergeant-at-Arms Report: Mike Sullivan reports that the following members have not paid: Wes Clark, Mark Calabrese, David Foster, Marla Genova, Beth Caldwell, Klevian Postol, Caryn Vincent. Carlos Perez paid but did not fill out a membership application. The balance in the Treasury is $400.32. The Library has been reserved for the following dates: May 5 Large Room, May 10 Board Room, May 19 Large Room. We will have our picnic on Wednesday, July 21st. Board meetings will be Monday, June 7 and Monday, July 12.

Webmaster Report: Richard Frantz, Jr asked the officers to submit to him "Why I joined Toastmasters" so he can put it on the website. He will ask all members to do the same. He will send an email to the Yahoo group asking if any clubs have had experience with Chambers of Commerce.

Upcoming Events: The next board meeting will be Monday, June 7th @ 7:15pm. Mike to reserve library Board Room.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Attendees: Beth Caldwell, Richard Frantz, Jr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Sharon Roth, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Caryn Vincent. Guests: Siva Digavalli, Sandy Distefano

Vice President of Public Relations, Tom Raducha reminded us that Cheshire Toastmasters is participating in the Cheshire Home Show at the High School Saturday, April 10 from 9am to 2pm.

Tom Raducha was our Toastmaster for the first time and did an excellent job.

Vice President of Membership, Dick Mead inducted SEVEN new members into our club: Beth Caldwell, Charlie Pilotti, Klevian Postol, Rose Rita Riccitelli, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith and Caryn Vincent

Debbie Mitchell shared an invocation about "Success."

Gretchen Sherman offered the word, "Solicitous," which means anxious or concerned.

Kriss Sullivan timed the speeches.

Sharon Roth presented her Project #3 from the Storytelling Manual called, "The Immigrants." Rose Rita Riccitelli presented her Project #5 from the Storytelling Manual called, "That Was the Day That Was."

Richard Frantz, Jr. gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "The Art of Hand Shaking." Caryn Vincent was the Table Topics master and gave everyone a chance to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech by choosing a penny, reading the date and talking about what happened that year. Klevian Postol, born in Albania and living in the U.S. since 2001 did an excellent job as our Ah Counter for the meeting.

Joe Smith was the General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, Ah Counter and Speech Evaluators: Mike Sullivan and Caryn Vincent.

Special Notes: Sharon Roth invited everyone to come to the Area C5 Tall Tales and International Speech contest on Thursday, April 8 at Middlesex Community College in Middletown. David Foster will be a contestant in the Tall Tales contest and Sharon will be a contestant in the International Speech contest.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 21st at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Upstairs Room

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Attendees: Richard Frantz, Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Rose Rita Riccicheshtelli, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Caryn Vincent. Guests: Joe, Carlos Perez, Anna Sullivan, Connor Sullivan

Vice President of Education, Tracy Mariano let us know that member dues need to be paid by April 1st. Sharon collected dues and will give them to Mike Sullivan. Cheshire Toastmasters is participating in the Cheshire Home Show at the High School Saturday, April 10 from 9am to 2pm. Tom sent around a sign in sheet for volunteers to be at the table for one hour each.

Joe Smith was our Toastmaster for the first time and did an excellent job.

Lori Sanders shared an Irish blessing with us.

Richard Frantz, Jr. offered the word, "Clarity," which means, "with clearness."

Tracy Mariano timed the speeches using red, yellow and green food packages, creatively supplied by our host, Kriss Sullivan.

Debbie Mitchell presented her Project #2 speech called, "Bunco." Tom Raducha presented his Project #5 speech called, "The Legend of Finn McCool." Sharon Roth presented a speech from the Storytelling Advanced Manual called, "Famiglia."

Charlie Pilotti gave a Two Minute Tutorial on "Humor," ending with a joke. Dick Mead was the Table Topics master and gave everyone a chance to do a 1-2 minute spontaneous speech. Everyone participated, including, Conor Sullivan, age 9.

Rose Rita Riccitelli volunteered to be the General Evaluator and called for the reports from the Wordmaster, Timer, and Speech Evaluators: Rose Rita Riccitelli, Caryn Vincent, and Richard Frantz, Sr..

Kriss Sullivan led us in a group Irish Song, called, "No, Nay, Never No More." Joe Smith acted as Sergeant-at-Arms and closed the meeting.

Special Notes: Cheshire Toastmasters wish to thank Kriss Sullivan and his family for inviting us to their home and providing us with an outstanding Irish meal. Every member brought a dish: appetizer, dessert and/or a beverage. A good time was had by all. Theres a possibility this event will become a yearly tradition.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 7th at 7:15 pm Cheshire Library, Upstairs Room, New Member Induction Ceremony

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Attendance: Marco Calabrese, Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Klevian Postol, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Gretchen Sherman, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Caryn Vincent Guest: Carlos Perez

Business Meeting: Wes announced that we now have 21 members. He reminded us that dues must be paid in by April 1st. Give your $35 to Mike Sullivan. Richard Frantz Jr. made a motion that we pay $50 to the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and participate at the Home show at the Cheshire High School from 9am to 2 pm. Saturday, April 10th. Tom Raducha seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed. Tom will make up a sign up sheet for the day. If we can get 10 members to volunteer for one hour, we can have 2 people covering our space. Wes reported that the Board meeting had discussed the two club websites. Kriss made a motion that we discuss the pros and cons. Dick Mead seconded it. The motion was voted on and passed. After some discussion, Kriss Sullivan made a motion that we use the Freetoast Host website for our club website. Debbie Mitchell seconded it. The motion was voted on and passed. Wes asked members to volunteer to be part of the club web team.

Toastmaster: Dick Mead was the Toastmaster for the evening.

Invocation: Kriss Sullivan gave the invocation, "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle," which he used to talk about Toastmasters not losing anything by passing on things they have learned to other Toastmasters.

Jokemaster: Mark Calabrese

Wordmaster: Joe Smith offered the word, "Audacity," which means fearlessness.

Speakers: Mike Sullivan gave his Project #4 speech titled, "Boneheads." Tom Raducha gave his Project #4 speech titled, "Our Old Beach Umbrella."

Two Minute Tutorial: Debbie Mitchell spoke on the topic, "Organizing Your Speech."

Table Topics: Sharon Roth was the Topicsmaster and offered a variety of topics.

General Evaluator: Sharon Roth evaluated the club meeting.

Next meeting: Wednesday, March 17th at 6:30 pm at Kriss Sullivans house at 88 Larson Avenue, Cheshire. Pot Luck Irish Theme

February 17, 2010

Attendance: Mark Calabrese, David Foster, Rich Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz, Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Tom Raducha, Kriss Sullivan Guests: Beth Caldwell, Francis Foster, Dan Foster, Hope Foster, Linda Foster, Carlos Perez, Klevian Postol, Rose Rita Riccatelli, Gretchen Sherman, Caryn Vincent

Business Meeting: Tracy conducted a short business meeting. No new items were discussed.

Invocation: Mark Calabrese

Contest: Richard Frantz, Sr. was the Contest Master. Richard Frantz Jr. was the Chief Judge. Other judges were members who volunteered.

Timer/Counter: Tom Raducha

International Speech Contest: Caryn Vincent, "1, 2, 3 Jump." Sharon Roth, "Souvenir." Winner: Sharon Roth

Tall Tales Speech Contest: Dick Mead, "Muffinites." David Foster, "The Storm of 98." Winner: David Foster

Speech: Rose Rita Riccatelli delivered an after dinner speech from the advanced manual, "The Entertaining Speaker" called, "On The Sidelines." Tracy Mariano evaluated her speech.

The Area C contest will be Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at the Middlesex Community College, Chapman Hall, Room 808B at 101 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT. It starts at 7pm and doors open at 6:30. There is usually food and a donation of $5 is requested.

Next meeting: Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:15 pm Large meeting room, Cheshire Library.

February 3, 2010

Attendance: Marco Calabrese, Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guests: Klevian Postoe, Steven Spano, Caryn Vincent.

Business Meeting: Wes announced that we will have speech contests on February 17. The contests are International Speech and Tall Tales. Tom reported that he sent the photo and the article about our Open House to the Cheshire Herald and it should be in next weeks edition. Sharon made a motion to raise the club dues to $8 due April 1st. Mike seconded it. After discussion, the motion passed. We discussed having mini evaluations of all speeches as of March 3rd. Sharon will bring copies.

Toastmaster: Mark Calabrese was the Toastmaster for the evening.

Invocation: Dick Mead gave the invocation.

Jokemaster: Kriss Sullivan

Wordmaster: Charlie Pilotti offered the word, "Insouciant," which means carefree, without worry.

Speakers: Rose Rita gave a speech from the Storyteller manual titled, "My Fair Lady." Tracy Mariano gave her Project #8 speech titled, "The Case Against Mr. Baron." Richard Frantz Sr. gave his Project #6 speech, "Climate Change."

Speech Evaluators: Sharon Roth, Mike Sullivan, Dick Mead

Two Minute Tutorial: Tom Raducha spoke on the topic, "Your body Speaks."

Table Topics: Joe Smith was the Topicsmaster and offered a variety of topics.

General Evaluator: Wes Clark evaluated the club meeting.

Next meeting: Wednesday, February 17th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library. Contests will be International and Tall Tales.

January 20, 2010

Attendance: Marco Calabrese, Wes Clark, David Foster, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guests: Barb Coulumbe, George Coulumbe Lynn Mead, Rose Rita Ricciatelli, Janet Saulnier, Melanie Saulnier, Rob Schaff, Gretchen Sherman, Steven Stano, Gail Sullivan,

Business Meeting: Wes announced that we will have speech contests on February 17. The contests are International Speech and Tall Tales. We will have an Irish themed meeting on March 17. We gave a $50 check to the Cheshire Library and a Certificate of Appreciation for letting us use their facility for the year. Tom Raducha took a picture of the presentation and will send it to the Cheshire Herald. Wes reminded us that if there is bad weather, he will send an email by 5:15 pm on any meeting night if he decides to cancel the meeting. Please check your email on meeting nights if there is bad weather.

Toastmaster: Sharon Roth was the Toastmaster for the evening.

Invocation: Charlie Pilotti gave the invocation.

Jokemaster: Joe Smith

Wordmaster: David Foster offered the word, "Crossroads," which means a point in time where a decision needs to be made.

Speakers: Mike Sullivan gave his Project #3 speech titled, "Shoes." Tom Raducha gave his Project #3 speech titled, "Happiness Is An Inside Job," and Dick Mead gave his Project #10 speech, "The Quilt." In doing so, Dick has achieved Competent Communicator status. He was given a standing ovation.

Speech Evaluators: Kriss Sullivan, David Foster, Richard Frantz, Sr.

Two Minute Tutorial: Richard Frantz, Jr. spoke on the topic, "Overcoming Obstacles When Giving A Speech."

Table Topics: Wes Clark was the Topicsmaster and offered topics on bestselling books, advice to a ten year-old, and how to convince entrepreneurs to invest in a human teletransporter.

General Evaluator: Debbie Mitchell evaluated the club meeting.

Next meeting: Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.

January 6, 2010

Attendance: Wes Clark, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guest: Lynn Mead

Business Meeting: We will have an Open House on Wednesday, January 20th. Members are asked to bring a guest and a beverage (no alcohol at the library) or a snack. A sign up sheet was passed and we have 7 snacks and 3 drinks. For those members who were not at the meeting and can come on the 20th, please bring a beverage. Tom has put articles in local papers about the Open House and is inviting a Herald Reporter to attend. We will be giving the library a $50 check and a Toastmasters International Certificate of Appreciation for allowing us to have our meetings there. Wes said he will send an email by 5:15 pm on any meeting night if there is snow and the meeting is going to be cancelled. Please check your email on meeting nights if there is bad weather. Our club will hold speech contests on February 17th. Speeches will be Tall Tales and International Speeches.

Toastmaster: Mike Sullivan was the Toastmaster for the evening.

Invocation: Richard Frantz, Jr gave the invocation.

Wordmaster: Mike Sullivan offered the word, "Epiphany," a noun meaning "a moment of sudden intuitive understanding."

Speakers: Debbie Mitchell gave her Icebreaker speech with props. Sharon Roth gave her Project #5 speech from "The Entertaining Speaker" advanced manual entitled "The Year In Review."

Two Minute Tutorial: Dick Mead gave an informative and educational speech with unique artwork on "Mentoring."

Table Topics: Lori Sanders was the Table Topics Master and asked Toastmasters to pick a fortune from a fortune cookie without the cookie and speak about it.

Speech Evaluators: Tracy Mariano gave an evaluation of Debbies speech. Tom Raducha gave an evaluation of Sharons speech.

General Evaluator: Kriss Sullivan evaluated the club meeting.

Next meeting: Wednesday, January 20th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.

Board meeting of January 4, 2010

Attendees: Wes Clark, Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Mike Sullivan, Rich Frantz, Jr.

President Report - Wes Clark will go to Staples to buy a frame for the Certificate of Appreciation which we will give to the library. Wes will make a decision about canceling a meeting when there is bad weather and will send email by 5:15 to the members, including Rich Jr at work if he makes the decision to cancel. Wes will give International speech at February 17 contest.

VP Education Report - Tracy Mariano announced another theme meeting for March 17. The theme will be Luck and Irish. Dick Mead will complete the requirements for the Competent Communicator award on January 20 when he will be giving his 10th speech. Tracy will post some Open House flyers in her area.

VP Membership Report - Dick Mead will send post cards to recent guests informing them of the Open House. A Club Induction ceremony will be held on January 6th. Eligible members are: Debbie Mitchell, Lori Sanders, Charlie Pilotti, Joe Smith, and Dave Foster. There will be another Induction ceremony February 3rd if needed. Dick will give the Mentoring speech from The Successful Club series at the January 6th meeting. Sharon will introduce him and Wes will evaluate his speech. Dick will give Tall Tales speech at February 17 contest

VP Public Relations - Tom Raducha has posted the Open House announcement on the Southington website, Craigs List, US Free Ads, and in newspapers in New Haven, Hartford, and Cheshire as well as Channel 15 Public TV. Tom will contact the Cheshire Herald to ask a reporter to come to our January 20 meeting and take the photo of Wes giving the certificate and check to the library. Tom will give Project #3 at Open House.

Secretary /Mentor Coordinator Report - Sharon Roth will send around a sign up sheet at the next meeting so members can let us know if they will be bringing snacks or drinks to the Open House. She will be the Toastmaster at the Open House. She will give International speech at February 17 contest.

Treasurer/Sergeant-at-Arms Report - Mike Sullivan will bring 6 pins to the next meeting for the induction ceremony. Our balance is $317. Expenses totaling close to $300 this year have included manuals, pencils, posters, Banner bag, pins, certificates and membership kits. Mike will give Project #3 speech at our Open House.

Webmaster Report - Richard Frantz, Jr will imprint the Certificate of Appreciation with calligraphy. He reports that he is currently working on the Search function for the club website. Rich will give the Two Minute Tutorial on Toastmasters at the Open House. Rich invited us to support the Brass City Toastmasters Club which meets at the Silas Bronson Library 0n 300 Grand Street in Waterbury on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6pm.

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, January 6 - Club induction ceremony
Wednesday, February 17 - Club Contests - Tall Tales and International Contests

The next board meeting will be on Monday, February 1st at 7:15pm. Mike will reserve the room at the library.

December 2, 2009

Attendance: Wes Clark, David Foster, Rich Frantz Jr., Rich Frantz Sr., Tracy Mariano, Dick Mead, Debbie Mitchell, Charlie Pilotti, Tom Raducha, Sharon Roth, Lori Sanders, Joe Smith, Kriss Sullivan, Mike Sullivan Guests: Anand Baghel, Victor Paterno

Business Meeting: An Executive Board meeting will be held on January 4th. Wes Clark advised club members who have concerns or ideas to send an email to a board member. Tracy Mariano will host our Holiday Party at her home on December 16th at 6:30PM in place of a regular meeting. Tracy will send directions by email. The theme will be "Cocktails and Appetizers." Members may bring a guest. At the January 6th meeting we will have an induction of new members and Dick Meade will give a presentation on Mentoring.

Toastmaster: Kriss Sullivan was the Toastmaster for the evening.

Invocation: Joe Smith gave a seasonal invocation.

Wordmaster: Mike Sullivan offered the word, "Scruple," a noun meaning "an ethical objection to an action."

Speakers: David gave his Project #2 speech with props comparing a Taylor guitar to a Bourgeois guitar. Charlie Pilotti gave his Icebreaker speech "The Life of Charlie Pilotti." Tom Raducha gave his Project #2 speech called "The Road or the End?"

Two Minute Tutorial: Lori Sanders gave an informative and educational speech on "Body Language."

Table Topics: Tracy Mariano was the Table Topics Master and asked questions about the Christmas holiday.

Speech Evaluators: Wes Clark gave an evaluation of Charlie's speech. Dick Mead gave an evaluation of David's speech. Richard Frantz Jr. gave an evaluation of Tom's speech.

General Evaluator: Mike Sullivan evaluated the club meeting.

Note: In place of a meeting on December 16, we will have a Holiday Party.

Next meeting: Wednesday, January 6th at 7:15 pm at the Cheshire Library.

Board Meeting Minutes of November 23, 2009

President Report
Wes Clark -Wes suggested we have an open house on January 20. He will send information to Tom regarding the newspaper article that was published last year after the Open House. Wes will order a "Certificate of Appreciation" from TI, which we will present to the library on January 20 along with a check for $50. Members will bring snacks. Mike will make a sign up sheet. It was decided to hold our club contests on February 17.

VP Education Report
Tracy Mariano - Our March 17 meeting will have a St Patricks Day theme. Tracy will contact members who have not given their Icebreaker speeches in order to schedule speeches for the next few months. We will limit the number of speeches to 3 at each meeting. The Table Topics Master will curtail the number of table topics given the time left after the break.

VP Membership Report
Dick Mead - Dick will host a movie night on a Friday night in January. Members will be invited to view the video of the International Speech Contest held at the Convention last summer. On January 6 Dick will do a Mentorship speech and will preside over a new member induction ceremony. Dick communicates with prospects twice after they have attended a meeting, once using email and one postcard.

VP Public Relations
Tom Raducha - Tom will be putting posters in supermarkets this week and will be contacting the Hartford Courant and the Meriden Record Journal to publish our meeting information. Wes gave Tom a flyer about posting our meeting on the Internet, including Craigs List.

Secretary /Mentor Coordinator Report
Sharon Roth - Sharon distributed an updated list of members noting that we are now at 16. She also brought copies of the Meeting roles list. Some of our members have completed 9 or 10 roles out of a possible 12. She offered a Certificate of Appreciation for the club to give members who complete all 12, which was approved. She reported there is a new district website.

Treasurer/Sergeant-at-Arms Report
Mike Sullivan - Mike will book the large meeting room for the February meetings. There is currently $364 in the account.

Webmaster Report
Richard Frantz, Jr (absent) - Sharon suggested we have a "File Room" on the club website to hold templates of documents for members doing roles at meetings, i.e. Toastmaster, Table Topics Master, General Evaluator. The Board approved the idea. Sharon will touch base with Rich and will ask him to remind members about going to the club website at the end of each club meeting.

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, 12/2 - Club meeting at Cheshire Library
Saturday, 12/12 - Toastmasters Learning Institute, Manchester noon - 4pm
Wednesday, 12/16 - Holiday Party at Tracys
Wednesday, January 6 - Club induction ceremony
Wednesday, January 20 - Open House

President          Cathy Vellucci
VP Education       Dave Tankoos
VP Membership      Richard Frantz, Jr.
VP Publicity       Wes Clark
Treasurer          Ruth Gilliland
Secretary          Suzanne Demarchi
Sergeant at Arms   Richard Frantz, Sr.

Mentor Coordinator Jeff Rosow