BET Meeting Minutes

June 9, 2026

Presiding Officer: Jesus Mendoza

 

Theme: Differences in Interpretating Information

Roles and Responsibilities:

Opener: Jesus Mendoza

Toastmaster: Runsha Ninawe

Word of the Day: Kianush Dixon

Succinct – expressing what needs to be said clearly and in as few words as possible, without unnecessary fluff.

Humorist: Terence Melonas and Janet Schreibman

Speakers:

Rick Dixon – “Saturday Night Palsy” (request 5-7 minutes): 6:55

2.      Bill Martin – “Granny Always Said” (request 5-7 minutes): 6:48

Table Topics: Susan Martin

Table Topics Speakers:

1.    Terence Melonas - 1:21

2.    Marc Smith - 1:17

3.    Joe  Stricker - 1:08

4.    Michael Lin - 1:36

5.    Kristin Johnson – 1:24

General Evaluator: Chris Goldman

Evaluators:

1.     Mike Costa - 4:08

2.     Kelli Dixon - 2:18

Timer: Jesus Mendoza

AH Counter/Grammarian: Janet Schreibman

Word Users: Janet, Rick, Susan, Chris, Kianush

Members Present: Kelli Dixon, Rick Dixon, Kianush Dixon, Bill Martin, Susan, Martin, Mike Costa, Kristin Johnson, Chris Goldman, Michael Lin, Terence Melonas, Jesus Mendoza, Janet Schreibman, Joe Stricker, Marc Smith

Virtual: none

Guests: Annmary Pallan, Herman Thom

Club Business:

• ·         Minutes approved for both May meetings
• ·          Members will vote on new officers during next meeting
• ·         Proposed new officers slate:

            President: Rick Dixon

            VP Education: Kelli Dixon

            VP Membership: Kristin Johnson

            VP Public Relations: Runsha Ninawe

             Secretary: Janet Schreibman

            Treasurer: Mike Costa

            Sgt. @ Arms: Michael Lin with back up Terence Melonas