BET Meeting Minutes

April 28, 2026

Presiding Officer: Jesus Mendoza

 

Theme: Plot Twists – life’s detours, delays, and disruptions often carry hidden gifts that reveal themselves in hindsight.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Opener: N/A

Toastmaster: Kristin Johnson

Word of the Day: Alex Dabich

evanescent (Adjective): Lasting for only a short time.

Humorist: Bill and Susan Martin

Speaker(s)

1. Kianush Dixon (request 5-7 minutes): 6:28
2. Jesus Mendoza (request 5-7 minutes): 6:16
3.  Lydia Underwood “A Sustainable and Ethical Framework for Design” (request 5-7 minutes): 6:18

Table Topics: Chris Goldman

Table Topics Speakers:

1.    Bobby Block - 1:14

2.    Michael Linn - 1:57

3.    Alex Dabich - 1:17

4.    Chandler Telfer - 1:16

General Evaluator: Chandler Telfer

Evaluator(s):

1.    Susan Martin - 3:49

2.    Rick Dixon - 2:00

3.    Willy Baumgartner - 4:04

Timer: Kelli Dixon

AH Counter/Grammarian: Mike Costa

Word Users: Alex, Lydia, Michael, Chandler

Members Present: Kelli Dixon, Rick Dixon, Kianush Dixon, Bill Martin, Susan, Martin, Mike Costa, Alex Dabich, Kristen, Lydia Underwood, Chris Goldman, Michael Lin, Bobby, Chandler Telfer, Terence Melonas, Jesus Mendoza

Virtual: Willy Baumgartner

Guests: Christopher

Club Business:

• Review past meeting minutes next meeting
• Members need to update Pathways with past speeches to get club awards
•  Officer Elections in June. Consider filling an officer role.
• Next Meeting: May 12^th