BET Meeting Minutes

March 10, 2026

Presiding Officer:

Jesus Mendoza

 

Theme: Living in the Future

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Opener:  Kianush Dixon

Toastmaster:  Terence Melonas

Word of the Day: Chris Goldman

Limelight – the focus on someone or something

Humorist:  Rushna Ninawe

 

Table Topics: Rick Dixon

Table Topic Speakers:

1)    Jesus Mendoza - :1:58

2)    Michael Lin – 1:13

3)    Chandler Telfer – 1:00

Speaker(s):

1)  Michael Lin – Effective Coaching #1-2 Writing, a Speech with Purpose - “The Importance of Agriculture & Quality Serving our Farmers” (requested 5-7 min) 8:30

General Evaluator: Kianush Dixon

Evaluator(s):

1)  Chandler Telfer – 3:35

Ah Counter/Grammarian: Janet Schreibman

Timer:  Kelli Dixon

 Club Business:

 

• Minutes approved for last two meetings
• Welcome to new member Kristen Johnson
• Dues are due by end of March for next six months of membership. Please go on TI website to renew or give your dues payment to Mike Costa

Members Present: Janet Schreibman, Jesus Mendoza, Rick Dixon, Kianush Dixon, Kelli Dixon, Susan Martin, Bill Martin, Terence Melonas, Michael Lin, Alex Dabich, Rachel Mitchell, Runsha Ninawe, Bobby Bock, Kristen Johnson

 Guest(s):  Joe Stricker, Halie Clouse, Brandon Kehl, Herman Thum, Sam Dixon

 Virtual Attendees: Chris Goldman                                    

Word Users:  Janet, Runsha, Kianush, Terence