BET Meeting Minutes

October 14, 2025

Presiding Officer:

Jesus Mendoza

 

Theme:  Tis the Season....Contest Season!

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Opener:  Bill Martin

Toastmaster:  Kristen Williams

Word of the Day:  Jesus Mendoza

miasma - an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor

Humorist: Kelli Dixon

 

Table Topics:  Kristen Williams

Table Topic Speakers:

1)  Kianush Dixon -1:15

3)  Kelli Dixon - 1:46

 

Speaker(s):

1)  Michael Lin  - Icebreaker (requested 5--7 min) 7:26

2)  Terence Melonas - Icebreaker (requested 6--8 min) 8:00

3)  Rachel Shepard- Wedding Reception Toast: Special Occasion Speeches #1; Mastering the Toast (requested 3--5 min) 2:59

 

General Evaluator: Rick Dixon

Evaluator(s):

1)  John Travisano - 2:28

2)  Chris Goldman - 2:30

3)  Susan Martin - 2:44

 

Ah Counter/Grammarian: Willy Baumgartner

Timer:  Kianush Dixon

 

Club Business:

• ·        Minutes approved for the last three meetings

 

Members Present: Rick Dixon, Kianush Dixon, Kelli Dixon, Jesus Mendoza, Michael Lin, Pratysuha Pogaru, Rachel Mitchell, Chris Goldman, Susan Martin, Bill Martin, Kristen Williams, Janet Schreibman, John Travisano, Terence Melonas

 Virtual Attendees:  Willy Baumgartner

 Guest(s): Henna, Brandon

 Word Users: Kristen, Janet, Terence