BET Meeting Minutes

May 26, 2026

Presiding Officer: 

Jesus Mendoza

 

Theme: Weather/Rain

Roles and Responsibilities:

Opener: N/A

Toastmaster: Jesus Mendoza

Word of the Day: Rick Dixon

Moot (Adj): Often used to mean something that is no longer relevant, has no practical value, or won’t change the outcome of a situation.

Humorist: Willy Baumgartner

Speakers:

1.    1)  Joe Stricker - Persuasive Influence #1 Icebreaker (Asking for 4-6 minutes): 8:04

2.    2)  Alex Dabich (Asking for 5-7 minutes): 7:57

 

Table Topics: Kianush Dixon

1.    1)  Runsha Ninawe - 1:52

2.    2)  Michael Lin - 1:29

3.   3)   Rick Dixon - 1:34

4.    4)  Sam Dixon - 1:16

General Evaluator: Kelli Dixon

1.    1) Christina (Toastmasters Employee) - 2:12

2.    2)  Lydia Underwood - 3:34

Timer: Terence Melanos

AH Counter/Grammarian: Michael Lin

Club Business:

• ·         New leadership roles due at end of June. Try to have them chosen by next meeting (June 9^th)

Word Users: Rick, Christina, and Christopher 

Members Present: Rick Dixon, Kianush Dixon, Kelli Dixon, Joe, Alex Diabich, Michael Lin, Terence Melow, Jesus Mendoza

Virtual: Willy Baumgartner, Runsha Ninawe, Chris Goldman

Guests: Christopher, Christina (Toastmasters Employee), Sam Dixon, Mark Smith, Anna Smith, Jukoh