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