May 11, 2008 - note
Per volunteeering at prev meeting I have filed the 990-N IRS form relating to tax exempt status. Competed.
May 7th, 2008
Attendance: Dick Mead, Richard Frantz Jr, Dick Frantz Sr, Aaron Kerzner, Jack Bush, Cathy Vellucci, Cynthia Bailey. Guests: Jan Smolenski, Lisa Sheehan, Eric Silver, Vicki Vinnitsky, Anthony, Jim Smolensji.
IRS requires a form be filed related to tax exempt satus of TM International: to be handled by Richard Frantz Jr.
Proposal to purchase a book, on public speaking, for the library's collect to thank them for use of facilities. Idea was well received but discussion of what book (or other item they could use) was vague other than a preference that if a book it be hardcover. To be researched: Cathy Vellucci and Richard Frantz Jr, etal.
Proposal that Summer Picnic be held 3rd Wednesday (in lieu of 2nd meeting) of June, on the 18th at Cathy's. Passed.
Word for the night was 'Contravene'.
One speech: Richard Frantz Jr: "Have you read any good books lately?"
April 16th, 2008
Attendance: Bill Smolenski, Tom Piekarski, Cynbthia Bailey, Peter, Richard Frantz Sr., Jeff Rosow, Dick Mead, Janice Smolenski, Richard Frantz Jr.
February 20th, 2008
Dave out of surgery and recovering. Cheshire Toastmasters sends him our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Contest at March 19th meeting: International and Tall tales. Area contest will be in Farmington, date to be announced.
New member: Cynthia Bailey
Attendance: Cathy, Wes, Dick Mead, Dick Frantz, Jack Bush, Rich Frantz, Jeff Rosow. Guests: Cynthia Bailey and Chris.
Word of the day was Pertinacious.
Wes Clark gave his tenth speech and has reached his CTM!
February 6th, 2008
New member: Sharalynn Kuziak joined.
Report on presentation by World Class Indifference improv troupe in Stamdford.
Attendance: Rich Frantz, Dick Frantz, Wes Clark, Dave Tankoos, Jack Bush, Jeff Rosow, Dick Mead, Mike, Suzzane DiMarche, Sharalynn Kuziak. Guests Lisa O'Connor and Carol Casalveri
Scheduled Club Speech Contest for March 19th. Moved Richard Frantz Jr. Seconded by Dick. Passed
Speeches: Dick Mead "Louie's Lunch" (arguably the original hamburger), Jeff Rosow "Chi Kung"
January 16th, 2008
Announcements: Officer training tomorrow (January 17th) in Shelton. Contests coming up, club contst either second meeting in February or first meeting in March.
Attendance: Charlie Collins, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Mike, Cynthia (guest), Tracy, Suzanne Dimarche, Russel, Jeff Rosow, Dick Mean, Sharalyn (guest), Aaron.
Word: Capricious
January 2nd, 2008
Attendance: Cathy Vellucci, Jeff Rosow, Dick Frantz, Dick Mead, Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz, Don Robinson.
December 5th, 2007
Announcements: Party Next meeting at Wes Clark's, Directions to be sent by email. List of who's bring what to be discussed by email. No meeting December 19th, 2007
Attendance: Jeff Rosow, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Jack Bush, Mike Sullican, Don Roberts, Ruth Harlowe. Guests: Joe Sullivan, Russell Antonacci.
Missing entries
August 1st, 2007
Attendance: Dave Tankoos, Steve Calandra, Suzanne DeMarchi, Dick Mead, Ricahrd Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz Sr., Kris Nair.
Announcments: Officer training August 16th in Shelton. Contest (Humorous and Table Topics) Second meeting in September.
We were visited by our Area Governor: Kris Nair.
July 18th, 2008
Attendance: Ruth Harlow, Richard Frantz Jr., David Bonnes, Dave Tankoos, Ann Hundt, Dick Mead, Cathy Vellucci, Don Roberts; Aaron Kerzner, Maryln Tharson
No new business.
Word of the day: Imperative
July 5th, 2007
No meeting
June 20th, 2007
Outgoing address of last years president, Richard Frantz Sr.
Thanks to hosts of club picnic.
Suzanne DeMNarchi returned a new member copy fo the basic manual (replacing it with her newly received copy). The manual was then issued to Aaron Kerzner.
Attendance: Cathy Vellucci, Dick Mead, Mike, Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz Sr., Aaron Kerzner, Dave Bonnes, Suzanne DeMarchi.
Dave Tankoos gave his 10th speech, completing the requirements for his CC (formerly called the CTM).
Speeches by Dave Tanbkoos (10), Aaron Kerzner (IB), Dick Mead (2).
June 6th, 2007
Attendance: Richard Frantz Jr., Ann Hundt, Wes Clark, Dave Bonnes, Mike , Dick Mead.
Announcements: Picnic next Thursday, June 14th, 2007
Summer schedule No meeting 7/4 or 8/15.
Speechathon: Wes Clark gave speech number 9. Ann Hundt & Dave Bonnes & Mike gave Ice breakers. Richard Frantz Jr. did a speech on Evaluations. Rich Mead was Toastmaster.
May 16th, 2007
Meeting cancelled on account of weather. The library lost power and closed early. Annoucned by email when known. Storm warnings, bad weather, trees down, etc.
May 2nd, 2007
We had four new member inductions for:
Dave Bonnes
Suzanne Demarchi
Ann Hundt
Richard Mead
Attendance (11):
Dave Bonnes,
Suzanne Demarchi,
Ann Hundt,
Richard Mead,
Jeff Rosow,
Richard Franzt Sr.,
Richard Frabtz Jr.,
Jack Bush,
Dave Tankoos,
Ruth Harlow,
Cathy Vellucci
2 Guest:
Shawn Gordon
Aaron Kerzner
Nominations presented by nominating committee
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 RosowNominees have agreed to serve if elected
March 21, 2007
Welcome new member Anne Hundt.
Guests: Suzanne Dimarchi and David Bonnes
Announce: Dues Due
Announce: District conference May 19th in East Hartford. Early bird discount if register before April 1st.
Announce: Still looking for site to hold Area Contest.
Announce: Exec committee emeting after meeting at Dunkin Donuts, everybody welcome. Agenda: Nominating committee.
Attendance: Ruth Harlowe, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Anne Hundt, Dave Tankoos, Rick Eisen, Jack Bush, Don Roberts.
Addition: New member: David Bonnes.
February 21, 2007
Announced: reminder: Dues due by April 1st.
February 7th, 2007
Announcments:Contest next meeting: International and Tall Tales
We are running a Speechcaraft Tuesdays 7PM at Cheshire Hightschool. Need 8 members to support registered students.
Plan a speechathon (meeting of all prepared speeches) in March.
Judging by lack of chairs need to get here on time to get a seat <Grin>
January 17, 2007
Club Spring 2007 Contest scheduled for February 21st, 2007.
Richard Frantz Jr. authorized to investigate hosting the Area contest in the Large room at the library if it is available.
Report: Three officers trained at Spring Division training: Dave Tankoos, Richard Frantz Jr. and Wes Clark. We need 4 officers trained to get a DCP point. There will be opportunites for make up training.
Purchased "20 YEARS OF WORLD CHAMPIONS" DVD (used by Jerry Aiyathurai at his presentation) and "2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" DVD (shows Jerry Aiyathurai competing at International). Requested $100 reimbursement to Richard Frantz Jr. for cost of "20 YEARS OF WORLD CHAMPIONS" to Richard Frantz Jr. Motion made Jeff Rosow and 2nd by Wes Clark. Passed. We now have the 2 DVDs and a DVD of the District 53 2006 Fall Humorous speech contest available for members to borrow.
Proposed March 7th meeting be used to concentrate on speeches (a speechathon in district parlance).
Attendance: Jack Bush, Don Roberts, Jeff Rosow, Cathy Vellucci, Richard Frantz Sr., Wes Clark, mary-anne Sedlock, Ricahrd Frantz Jr., Dave Tankoos, Cheryl MacDonald.
January 11, 2007 Officer training Session
The following officers were trained at the Division-D Spring officer training session: Dave Tankoos, Richard frantz Jr, Wes Clark.
November 15th, 2006
Attendance: Ruth Harlow, Don Roberts, Jeff Rosow, Richard Frantz Jr., Richard Frantz Sr.,Dave Tankoos, Wes Clark, Cathy Vellucci, Jack Bush, Cheryl MacDonald, Scott Convertito.
Holiday Party to be held in place of 12/6/2006 meeting and cancel 12/20/2006 meeting as too close to holidays. Moved Jeff Rosow, 2nd Dave Tankoos.
Significant others welcome, finger food/munchies for refreshment, non-alcoholic.
Report on Fall 2006 District Conference by Richard Frantz Jr.
Induction Ceremeony Jeff Rosow, Don Roberts.
Word of the day was Ruminate.
October 18th, 2006
Attendance: Jeff Rosow, Dave Tankoos, Jack Bush, Don Roberts, Scott Convertito, Barb Suppe, Dick Frantz Sr., Rich Farbtz Jr., Cheryl, Ruth Harlow.
September 20th, 2006
Attendance: Ruth Harlowe, Richard Frantz Sr., Richard Frantz Jr., Dave Tankoos, Jeff Rosow, Mary Anne Sedlock, Wes Clark, Don Roberts, Barb Suppe.
Special Meeting: Speech contest.
Humorous Speech Contest
1)Jeff Rosow
2)Richard Frantz Jr.
3)Ricahrd Frantz Sr.
Evaluation Contest
1)Jeff Rosow
2)Marry Anne Sedlock
3)Dave Tankoos
Officers meeting, September 13, 2006
Distribution of directories
Review of roster.
Contact members not paid by next meeting. Action: Ruth
Publicity
Contact with New Haven Register: Dave. Wes to follow up with newspapers. Need to find wording for a press release
New member kits (have on hand) Action: Rich
DStickon labels for Brocures. Action: ???
Contact Erika to bring her class. Action: ???
Speechcraft
Through adult Ed at Chshire for Spring term. Order speech craft starter kit #205 $20. Approved by exec cmt.
Order member progress chart set #227D $5.25 Aprroved by exec cmt.
Open House (with refreshments) for January. Action: Wes
Discussed taking meeting photos
Mentoring system
Who volunteers to be mentors? Action: Ruth
Ask Jeff to be Mentor Coordinator Action: general
Poll new memebrs: who wants a mentor?
Educate mentors better and motivate them.
Present 2 minute tutorial: what is mentoring
Have someone pass singup sheet rather than just handing it around.
Goal setting: action: Rich
New member profiles.
Off MTG agenda for next mtg: Action: Pres
Speech contest
Kevin Finn (AG) as contest master or chief judge
Outline for contest master Action: Rich
Refreshments action:Wes
To be ordered from International
September 6th, 2006
Attendance: Jeff Rosow, Ruth, Dave Tankoos, Jack Bush, R. Frantz Sr., R Frantz Jr., Wes Clark. Guests: Dan Roberts, Kate Pedersen.
Announcements:
Dues due October 1st so collect at next meeting. Dues are $30 for next 6 months.
Club Contest September 20th (next meeting)
Area Contest September 27th (Wednesday after next meeting) in Farmington.
An officer meeting will be held September 13th.
Members so far expressing interest in competing:
Humorous speech contest: Jeff, Dick, Rich
Evaluation contest: Jeff, Dave
Target speaker: Wes Clark
Contest Master: Ruth
Chief Judge:
July 19th, 2006, Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
June 7th, 2006 , Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Richad Frantz Sr. offered to host the picnic at his home this year. Accepted with thanks.
Motion that club would reimburse for hamburgers, hotdogs and soda for the picnic.
moved: Barb Suppe Seconded: Jack Bush Passed.
Comment that would be inviting past members. Signup list passed. Signup, directions etc. to be emailed to members.
Respectfully submitted Richard Frantz Jr.May 17th, 2006, Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
| Report of Nominating committee | |
|---|---|
| President | Richard Frantz Sr. |
| Vice President of Education | Dave Tankoos |
| Vice President of Membership | Richard Frantz Jr. |
| Vice President of Public Relations | Wes Clark |
| Treasurer | Ruth Gilliland Harlow |
| Secretary | (open) |
| Sergeant at Arms | Jack Bush |
Nominations from the floor: None
On request from the chair Jack Bush agreed to serve as Secretary until someone willing to hold the position permanently could be found.
Since all running un-opposed, club members present agreed to dispense with nominating speechs.
Chair proposed that if there was no opposition nominations would be closed and the secretary instructed to cast one ballot for the nominated people. Hearing no objection the chair did so and the nominees were elected.
It was discussed that turn out during the summer tended to be light and it was proposed that turn out might be better if we had one meeting per month in summer than if we tried to have our usual two meetings per month.
Moved: Cancel the second meeting in August (August 16th). Moved Dave Tankoos, 2nd Ruth Gilliland Harlow.
Amendment: Cancel first meeting in July (July 5th) as too close to the Fourth of July holiday. Moved Richard Frantz Sr. 2nd Dave Tankoos. Amendment passed unanimously.
Motion now stood as: Cancel the second meeting in August (August 16th) and Cancel first meeting in July (July 5th). Passed unanimously.
Announce
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Scheduling of our regular summer picnic. Moved: Hold in lieu 2nd meeting in June 21st. Tom Clukey had offered to host it previously so ask him if he can accomodate us (He might request reschedule to following Thursday. President authorized to contact Tom and see about arrangements. Moved Dave Tankoos, 2nd Ruth Gilliland Harlow. Passed unanimously.
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Action |
After the meeting Mary-Ann Sedlock indicated that she would be willing to serve as Secretary, but would not be able to attend certain meetings due to a prior committment.
She will be nominated to hold the office, for the 2006-2007 term, at the next meeting.
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Action |
March 1, 2006, Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Cathy Vellucci, Judy Boynton, Richard Frantz, Jr., Wes Clark, Cheryl MacDonald, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Jack Bush, Mary Ann Sedlock, Richard Frantz, Jr., Dave Tankoos, Jeffrey Rosow , Richard Frantz, Sr. and Ruth Gilliland.
Business meeting: To correct a motion from a previous meeting Judy Boynton moved that 12 pins be purchased at $3.25 each, Jack Bush seconded and the motion was approved.
"Post Toasties," a get-together at a local establishment is being considered after a meeting in March.
On Wednesday April 12th, the Farmington Club is host for the area contest.
February 15. 2006 Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Judy Boynton, Babu Kuttala, Richard Frantz, Jr., Wes Clark, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu, Jack Bush, Mary Sedlock, Richard Frantz, Jr., Dave Tankoos, John Giaccoto (guest) and Jeffrey Rosow (guest).
Opened at 7:18 pm.
New Business. A motion by Jack Bush to purchase 12 Toastmasters pins at $3.00 each. was seconded by Barb Suppe and approved unanimously. The Cheshire Toastmasters club contest will be held on March 1 (next meeting) including tall tales 3-5 min. and the International speech contest, 5-7 min. The winners will go to the Area contest will be held tentatively on March 22 or April 12 in Farmington. Each club (Cheshire, Hartford, Farmington and Bristol) can send two contestants for each event. The Toastmasters International Convention will be held in Washington, DC in August.
Business meeting was closed at 7:35 pm.
Acting Secretary,February 1. 2006 Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Judy Boynton, Babu Kuttala, Richard Frantz Jr., Wes Clark, Frank Gomes, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu, Jack Bush, Mary Sedlock, Richard Frantz, Sr,.Lilly Hadinoto (guest) and Mathew Cochran (guest).
The meeting was opened at 7:20 pm by Richard Frantz, Jr., President, Cheshire Toastmasters. The following members were inducted into Cheshire Toastmasters: Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu, Mary Sedlock and Wes Clark. Frank Gomes moved that $35.00 be allocated for preparing the membership packets. Barb Suppe seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
The business meeting was closed at 7:35 pm.
Officer meeting of January 18, 2006
All entries are
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January 18, 2006 Cheshire Toastmasters Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Katrina_Nichols, Judy Boynton, Babu Kuttala, Richard Frantz Jr, Allen Paige, Mary Sedlock, Dave Tankoos, Wes Clark, Frank Gomes, Barb Suppe, Steve Paterson, Joe Abreu and Jack Bush.
Opened 7:20 pm, Richard Frantz Jr, announced that Toastmasters International's Convention will be held in Washington, DC in August.
The Cheshire Club Contest will be held in March. Events in Interational and Tall Tales contests. The member must have given six speeches to qualify for the International contest.
The District 53 Spring Conference will be held in May 2006 in Wallingford, A tall tales Contest is included.
Richard Frantz Jr proposed that Jack Bush be designated Interim Secretary. Moved by Judy Boynton. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
The business meeting was closed at 7:40 pm
Minutes
of
Old Business - None
New Business
Still seeking Secretary to fill out term.
Good of the order:
December
21st, 2005 No Meeting
No
meeting due to nearness of Holidays
December
7th ,2006
No Meeting
Minutes of the
Attendees:
Joe Abreu, Judy Boynton, Jack Bush, Wes Clark,
Richard Frantz, Jr., Ruth Gilliland, Cheryl MacDonald, Mary Ann Sedlock
and Dave Tankoos.
Richard
Frantz, Jr., President of Cheshire Toastmasters opened the meeting at 7:15
pm.
The minutes
of the November
2, 2005 meeting were approved. The
holiday party will be held on Wednesday Dec.7, and the location will be
announced. The second meeting in
December has been cancelled. Our
President indicated the Spring District Conference will be held on May 13,
2006 in
Minutes of the
The meeting
was opened at 7:15 pm
Attendees: Joe Abreu, Dave Tankoos, Judy Boynton, Wes Clark, Richard Frantz, Jr., Jack
Bush and guest Barbara Suppe. The minutes of September 21, October 5,
October 19, 2005 were read and approved It was agreed to have a holiday party
on Wed. Dec 7 and the second meeting in December has been cancelled. The Search for Club Secretary is continuing.
A discussion took place to form a committee to consider a policy for
invocations. The business meeting was
closed at 7:55 pm.
Acting
Secretary,
Jack Bush
Minutes of
Old
business - none
New
Business:
Special
Elections – Treasurer:
Nominations
presented: Ruth Gilliland
From
floor: (none)
Nominations
closed
Vote
(unopposed, by show of hands): Unanimous
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Call for
Nominations for Secretary: None received.
Recitation
of duties:
Keep the minutes of the meeting
Keep the records and history of the
club
Handle the correspondence of the
club.
Sent to Nominating Committee to seek candidates.
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Action |
[Per
presiding officer: The nominating committee used by Cheshire Toastmasters
consists of active
past presidents of the club, chaired by the immediate past president.]
Expenditure: Upto $10 for a good
minutes notebook and a cheap 3-ring binder for incoming secretary.
Moved: Dave Tankoos, 2nd: Cathy Vellucci,
(no debate) voice
vote: Unanimous.
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Action |
Good of the
order:
Announcements:
Division contest next Wednesday October 26th, 2005, in
District
Conference: November 5th in
December 17th: Presentation by world champions of Public
Speaking
David
Brooks, 1990 Champion & Darren LaCroix, 2001
Champion
Location
not yet determined.
Submitted
Jack Bush,
interim secretary _______________________________
Received
___________________________
Approved
__________________________
Minutes of
Special
meeting: Due to Area contest held
tonight the business meeting normally held the first meeting of the month will
be moved to the second meeting for this month, October 18th,
2005. (Except for
announcements).
Announcements:
Division
Contest: October 25th, 2005 in
District
Conference: November 5th in
Speech
Contest:
Contest
Master: Frank Gomes
Chief
Judge: Richard Frantz Jr. (AG)
Humorous
speech contest (1 contestant):
Winner:
Kris Nair.
Table
Topics Contest:
Winner:
Dave Tankoos
2nd:
Kris Nair
Honorable
mention: Ruth Gilliland, Tom Clukey
Submitted
Jack Bush,
interim secretary _______________________________
Received
___________________________
Approved
__________________________
Minutes of September 21st, 2005
Old business:
none
New
Business:
Tom Clukey, who for several years has served as our Secretary
and Treasurer, has submitted his resignation from the offices effective The first meeting in October. His resignation is accepted with regret.
The
membership indicated their thanks and gave a round of applause.
To
announce: Seeking person or persons to fill out the terms as Secretary and
Treasurer.
Treasurer’s
report accepted as presented (not approved since unaudited).
(filed)
Motion:
Since international is increasing dues to $27
per semi, and combined with club dues of $6 per semi move change club
dues to $3 per semi so the total will be the rounder number of $30 per semi.
Moved: Richard Frantz Sr. 2nd:
Judy Boynton Vote: Unanimous
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Action |
Submitted,
Tom Clukey, Secretary
________________________
Executive Committee Meeting
Minutes of September 21st, 2005
Actions:
Appoint
interim secretary as needed: Jack Bush.
Items:
Discussion of DCP.
Discussion
of Membership building
Report on
Mentor/Mentee program
Submitted: ________________________________________