BeGes President’s Newsletter March 2018
WHAT MAKES BEGES SO SPECIAL?
Beges,
When we became a member of Toastmasters, out of all the possible clubs in the area, we may or may not have put a huge amount of thought into why we chose to join BeGes.
Maybe it was the downtown location (with free parking)! Maybe it was the time and day (Friday afternoons work better for many folks). Maybe it was the camaraderie shown amongst members - we laugh a lot and genuinely like each other.
For me, the appeal was also that we were such an eclectic group. I'd "auditioned" five other clubs, four were associated with a workplace (where the employer had required employees to join), and one seemed to be a very small group of retired people. BeGes had entrepreneurs like myself as well as business professionals, but more importantly it embraced a wide range of individual personalities. I felt like my quirky character would fit in.
Toastmasters provides an organizational template for groups, along with supportive materials for our education and growth. But it's the individuals in the club that create its environment.
Each one of us contributes to the atmosphere that's present at the meetings. We contribute in an overt way by simply showing up, giving speeches, participating in the different roles. This is a win-win for us because we can make progress through our manuals and get to put letters at the end of our names when we're done. (No, really, progressing through manuals also means we've gained skills in speaking and leadership as well).
But we also contribute in a less obvious way, in *how* we show up. Do we attend with a sincere desire to participate? Do we treat others with respect? Are we supportive in our feedback? Are we kind and understanding?
It's something to think about. Besides the laughter as BeGes, we were attracted to our club's culture. When we come to meetings and are consciously present and supportive, we make it a safe place for all of us to learn and grow.
Joan Newcomb
BeGes Club President
2017-2018
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 16 we have our monthly Officer's Meeting - everyone's invited! Come see behind the scenes what we do to make our club as exceptional as it is.
February-March, we're having a Membership Drive, this is an excellent time to bring a friend to BeGes!
Our club's elections will be May with terms beginning in July.
Now's the time to consider if you want to step up.
Now's the time to consider if you want to step up.
Here are descriptions for each:
President presides at meetings of the Club, has general supervision of the operations of the Club
Vice President of Education Plans & directs club programs meeting Club members' educational needs. Plans & publishes regular schedules of meeting assignments. Keeps track of member's progress towards goals.
Vice President of Membership Plans and directs programs to retain and increase club membership.
Vice President of Public Relations Develops & directs programs informing members and the public about Toastmasters International and Club activities.
Treasurer Responsible for Club financial policies, procedures and controls. Collects dues and pays dues to Toastmasters International, and maintains records. Makes financial reports to the Club at least quarterly. Receives and disburses, with approval of the Club, all Club funds.
Secretary Responsible for Club records and correspondence. Maintains club roster. Has custody of the Club’s charter, Constitution, Bylaws, and all other records and documents of the club. Keeps an accurate record of the meetings and activities of the Club.
Sergeant at Arms Prepares meeting room for meeting. Maintains Club property, including banner, nametags, and supplies. Greets visitors. Chairs Social and Reception Committees.
President presides at meetings of the Club, has general supervision of the operations of the Club
Vice President of Education Plans & directs club programs meeting Club members' educational needs. Plans & publishes regular schedules of meeting assignments. Keeps track of member's progress towards goals.
Vice President of Membership Plans and directs programs to retain and increase club membership.
Vice President of Public Relations Develops & directs programs informing members and the public about Toastmasters International and Club activities.
Treasurer Responsible for Club financial policies, procedures and controls. Collects dues and pays dues to Toastmasters International, and maintains records. Makes financial reports to the Club at least quarterly. Receives and disburses, with approval of the Club, all Club funds.
Secretary Responsible for Club records and correspondence. Maintains club roster. Has custody of the Club’s charter, Constitution, Bylaws, and all other records and documents of the club. Keeps an accurate record of the meetings and activities of the Club.
Sergeant at Arms Prepares meeting room for meeting. Maintains Club property, including banner, nametags, and supplies. Greets visitors. Chairs Social and Reception Committees.
Have any questions? Talk to any one of our current officers:
President - Joan Newcomb
VPE - Mary Morrison
VPM - Rebecca Parson
VPPR - Jennifer Fischer
Treasurer - Steve Garvin
Secretary - Kristi Langdon
SAA - Eric Heller
