BET Meeting Minutes

May 27, 2025

Presiding Officer:

Kianush Dixon

 

Theme: n/a

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Opener:  Kianush Dixon

Toastmaster:  Chandler Telfer

Word of the Day:  Kianush Dixon

euphonious, adj. - agreeable or pleasing to the ear

Humorist:  Salman Farabi

 

Table Topics:  Jesus Mendoza

Table Topic Speakers:

1)  Salman Farabi - 1:05

2)  Emily Thompson -  2.17

3)  Rick Dixon - 1:45

 

Speaker(s):

1)  Lydia Underwood - Visionary Communication #1-2 Writing a Speech with Purpose "Paint Colors & Throw Pillows" (requested 5-7 min) 6:47

 

2) Alex Dabich -  Presentation Mastery #1-2 Writing a Speech with Purpose (requested 5-7 

min) 5:59

 

General Evaluator: Willy Baumgartner

Evaluator(s):

1)  Susan Martin - 2:51

2)  Cindy Aslan - 3:00

 

Ah Counter/Grammarian: Kelli Dixon

Timer:  Bill Martin

 

Club Business:

• Minutes approval tabled for May 13 meeting

• ·         Slate of new officers ratified as presented:

President - Jesus Mendoza

VP Education - Willy Baumgartner

VP Membership - Chris Goldman

VP PR - Kianush Dixon

Secretary - Janet Schreibman

Treasurer - Mike Costa

Sgt. @ Arms - Rick Dixon

 

Guests: Rachel Mitchell, Steven Berryhlll, Jamie, Xialin 

Word Users: Chandler, Willy, Susan, Jesus

 

BET Meeting Minutes

May 13, 2025

Presiding Officer:

Kristen Williams

 

Theme:  Baking

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Opener:  Kristen Williams

Toastmaster:  Rick Dixon

Word of the Day:  Brittany Gentilhomme Buck

melange, noun. - a mixture or medley

Humorist: Jimmy Kleckner (guest)

 

Table Topics:  Cindy Aslan

Table Topic Speakers:

1)  Kianush Dixon - 1:02

2)  Chandler Telfer -1:19

3)  Kristen Williams - 1:50

 

Speaker(s):

1)  Salman Farabi -  Presentation Mastery #1-1 Icebreaker (requested 4-6 min) 8:14

2)  Emily Thompson  - Presentation Mastery #5-50 Reflect on Your Path (requested 10--12 min) 12:49

 

General Evaluator: Alex Dabich

Evaluator(s):

1)  Chandler Telfter - 2:50

2)  Janet Schreibman - 3:58

Ah Counter/Grammarian: Willy Baumgartner

Timer:  Kelli Dixon

 

Club Business:

·      ·        Minutes approved for last meeting

 

Members Present: Rick Dixon, Kianush Dixon, Kelli Dixon, Kristen Williams, Alex Dabich, Chandler Telfer, Janet Schreibman, Brittany Buck, Salman Farabi, Emily Thompson

 Virtual Attendees:  Willy Baumgartner, Cindy Aslan, Heather (guest)

 Guests: Xialin, Jimmy Kleckner, Pratyusha Pogaru, Heather

 Word Users: Rick, Emily, Chandler

BET Meeting Minutes

April 29, 2025

Presiding Officer:

Kristen Williams

 

Theme: Movie Night

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Opener:  Kristen Williams

Toastmaster:  Emily Thompson

Word of the Day:  Kelli Dixon

alacrity, noun - a quick and cheerful readiness to do something

Humorist:  Alex Dabich

 

Table Topics:  Kristen Williams

Table Topic Speakers:

1)  Chris Goldman - 1:21

2)  Salman Farabi -  1.07

3)  Rick Dixon - 1:25

 

Speaker(s):

1)  Willy Baumgartner - Leadership Development #3-20 Researching and Presenting; "Heat Sensitivity in Dogs" (requested 5-7 min) 6:50

2)  Chandler Telfer - Presentation Mastery #2-1 Effective Body Language; "Life Beneath the Surface: Tips from Adventures Below (requested 5-7 min) 6:31

3)  Rick Dixon - Motivational Strategies #1-5 Evaluation and Feedback "Motorcycle Riding Lessons Learned" (requested 5-7 min) 6:56

 

General Evaluator: Cindy Aslan

Evaluator(s):

1)  Chris Goldman - 3:30

2)  Janet Schreibman - 3:50

3)  Brittany Buck - 3:29

Ah Counter/Grammarian: Salman Farabi

Timer:  Jimmy Kleckner (guest)

 

 Club Business:

• Minutes approval tabled for April 22nd meeting

Members Present: Kristen Williams, Rick Dixon, Kelli Dixon, Chris Goldman, Chandler Telfer, Salman Farabi, Janet Schreibman, Alex Dabich, Brittany Buck

 Virtual Attendees: Cindy Aslan, Willy Baumgartner, Emily Thompson

 Guests:  General Lynch, Rane Lynn, Jimmy Kleckner

 Word Users: Rick, Chandler, Kristen, Janet, Cindy, Brittany, Emily