BET Meeting Minutes

July 14, 2026

Presiding Officer: Rick Dixon

 

Theme: Men’s Fashion

Roles and Responsibilities:

Opener: Rick Dixon

Toastmaster: Terence Melanos

Word of the Day: Chris Goldman

Consolidation – the act of making solid or firm; combining in one body or system; organizing and strengthening

Humorist: Mike Costa

Speakers:

1. Kelli Dixon – Presentation Mastery #2-2; “Understanding My Communication Style” (requesting 5-7 minutes): 4:43
2.  Chandler Telfer – Presentation Mastery #3; “Keeping the Commitment” (requesting 10-15 minutes) 12:21

Table Topics: Kianush Dixon

1. Joe Stricker- 1:21
2.  Cornell (guest) - 1:13
3. Bill Martin – 1:18

General Evaluator: Rick Dixon

1.    Alex Dabich - 3:46

2.    Jesus Mendoza – 3:10

Timer: Kelli Dixon

Ah Counter/Grammarian: Kristin Johnson

Club Business:

• ·         Minutes approved for June 30, 2026 meeting

Members Present: Rick Dixon, Kelli Dixon, Kianush Dixon, Alex Dabich, Michael Lin, Jesus Mendoza, Chandler Telfer, Janet Schreibman,  Kristin Johnson, Mike Costa, Terence Melonas, Joe Stricker, Susan Martin, Bill Martin

Virtual: Chris Goldman

Guests: Christopher, Cornell

Word Users: none

 

BET Meeting Minutes

June 30, 2026

Presiding Officer: Jesus Mendoza

 

Theme: America

Roles and Responsibilities:

Opener: Jesus Mendoza

Toastmaster: Chandler Telfer

Word of the Day: Kristin Johnson

Melodramatic: showing much stronger emotions than are necessary or usual for a situation; behavior that is extreme, exaggerated, or overly theatrical

Humorist: Chris Goldman

Speakers:

1.    Marc Smith – “Dealing with the Younger Generation” (requesting 5-7 minutes): 9:23

Table Topics: Jesus Mendoza

Michael Lin - 1:01

Alex Dabich - 1:27

3.    Mike Costa – 1:52

4.    Rick Dixon - 1:36

5.    Kelli Dixon - 1:07

General Evaluator: Janet Schreibman

1.    Willy Baumgartner - 2:57

Timer: Kelli Dixon

AH Counter/Grammarian: Lydia Underwood

Club Business:

1. ·         Correction to previous minutes for June 9 changing theme to “Perceptions”
2. ·         Minutes approved for June 23, 2026 meeting

Members Present: Rick Dixon, Kelli Dixon, Alex Dabich, Michael Lin, Jesus Mendoza, Chandler Telfer, Willy Baumgartner, Janet Schreibman, Marc Smith, Kristin Johnson, Mike Costa, Terence Melonas

Virtual: Lydia Underwood

Guests: Annemary, Lilly Smith, Cornell Schultz

Word Users: Chris, Marc, Willy, Janet, Chandler