District 54 Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
Saturday August 13, 2016
LaSalle Public Library
305 Marquette Street
LaSalle, Illinois
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPENING …………………………………………………………………………………………….…..3
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER…………………………..…………………………………………….4
FINANCE MANAGER……….………………………………….………………………….………….…5
DIVISION A ……………………………………………………………………………………………….5
DIVISION B ……………………………………………………………………………………………….5
DIVISION C …………………………….……………………………………………………..………….5
DIVISION D …..……………………………….………………………………………………………….5
DIVISION E ………………………………………………………………………………….……………6
DIVISION F ………………………………………………………………………………….……………6
FALL CONFERENCE NEWS…………….…...……………….………………………….………….…6
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER………………………………………………………………………6
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR……………………….………………………………………...... 6
PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR…………………………….……………………………………….7
DISTRICT DIRECTOR…………………………….……………………………………………………..7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ……………………………………………………………….……………...7
NEW BUSINESS …………………………………………………………………………………………7
CLOSING THOUGHTS ……………………………………….…………………………………………7
ADJOURNMENT ………...…………………………………….…………………………………………7
OPENING
Logistics Manager, Jim Dickson, called the meeting to order at 9:18 a.m. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSPIRATIONAL READING
Our opening inspiration was presented by Matt Woyner. If you could teach someone something, what would it be? Smile a little more! He read an encouraging short story about the two men in a hospital room comforting each other.
DISTRICT MISSION
The reading of the District Mission was done by James Jaeger.
District Mission
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Thank-you to Division F for coordinating the refreshments. Division A will do next month.
Welcome Topic: Thinking about Olympic Athletes and what music is listened to for motivation. Going around the room for role introductions, share with everyone “What keeps you motivated in Toastmasters?”
DISTRICT OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE
Present / First / Last / Designation / OfficeY / VALERIE / HORTON / DTM / DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Y / ANGELA / MULLIN / ACB, ALS / PQD
Y / TONY / KOURY / DTM / CGD
Y / NOEL / GANAY / ACS, ALB / PRM
Y / DEBRA K / TOOHILL / DTM / ADMIN MANAGER
Y / MARIA / SARLI-DEHLIN / FINANCE MANAGER
Y / PAT / REISDORF / ACG, ALB / IMMEDIATE PAST DD
Y / Jeff / Arnold / DIVISION A DIRECTOR
Y / Andrea / Gluck / ACB, ALB / DIVISION B DIRECTOR
Y / Carol / Loser / ACS, ALB / DIVISION C DIRECTOR
Y / Bill / Gooding / ACS, CL / DIVISION D DIRECTOR
Y / Hariharan / Senthilnathan / ACS, ALB / DIVISION E DIRECTOR
Y / Elaine / Sommer / ACG, ALB / DIVISION F DIRECTOR
Y / Jeff / Metters / AREA 10 Director
Y / Senthil / Sundaramoorthy / CC, ALB / AREA 11 Director
Y / Margaret / Grundmeier / ACS, ALB / AREA 12 Director
Y / James / Jaeger / ACG, CL / AREA 20 Director
N / Ron / Wroblewski / ACS, ALB / AREA 21 Director
Y / Rachel / Snell / AREA 22 Director
N / Meliss / Klabel / ACB / AREA 30 Director
Y / Heather / Armstrong / CC, ALB / AREA 31 Director
N / Phil / Daniel / ACB, ALB / AREA 32 Director
Y / Veronica / Montgomery / CC, CL / AREA 40 Director
N / Jason / Gibson / ACB, ALB / AREA 41 Director
Y / Crystal / Dyer / ACB, CL / AREA 42 Director
Y / Doug / Schwalm / ACB, ALB / AREA 43 Director
N / Jason / Heissler / DTM / AREA 50 Director
N / Linda / Ehman / ACG, CL / AREA 51 Director
N / Patty / Michels / DTM / AREA 52 Director
N / Venkata / Nalladdhighal / CC, CL / AREA 53 Director
Y / Mathew / Woyner / CL / AREA 60 Director
Y / Chris / Boyk / ACS, ALB / AREA 61 Director
N / Rich / Lane / ACG, CL / AREA 62 Director
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
There were changes to the agenda. Noel Ganay --- designation ACS, ALB. The Council Meeting is on 10/1/16 instead of 10/2.
Jeff Arnold, Division A Director, made a motion to accept the revised agenda. The motion was seconded by Doug Schwalm, Area 43 Director. Carried.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Debra K Toohill stated there were 24of 33 District Officers present which constitutes a quorum.
The July minutes were presented for approval. There were not any changes.
Minutes approved.
FINANCE MANAGER
Maria Sarli-Dehlin presented the Treasurer’s report, which was submitted in writing as attached:
DIVISION A
Jeff Arnold presented the Division A Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION B
Andrea Gluck presented the Division B Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION C
Carol Loser presented the Division C Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION D
Bill Gooding presented the Division D Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION E
Hari Senthilnathan presented the Division E Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION F
Elaine Sommer presented the Division F Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
FALL CONFERENCE NEWS
Darrel Felty and Debra K Toohill presented an update on the 2016 Fall Conference “Giving Courage Through Encouragement!” The Conference will be September 30 – October 1 in Decatur, IL at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. The Keynote speaker is Lance Miller, the 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking. Registration is Live on the District 54 Website --- everyone go Register! Opening Ceremony is on Friday Night --- bring your club banner and club basket for the Silent Auction. Magnus Jansson, our Region 5 International Director will be visiting us as well. There will be great educational sessions, including presentations by Tom Willison and Jerry Parsons.
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Noel Ganay presented the PRM Report, which was which was provided in writing, as attached:
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR
Tony Koury presented the CGD Report which was provided in writing as attached:
PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR
Angie Mullin presented the PQD Report which was provided in writing as attached:
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Valerie Horton presented the District Director’s Report which was provided in writing as attached:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Emerson Street Speakers is still included in the club count for this year.
NEW BUSINESS
A replacement has been found for Margaret Lawler. Appointment of Meliss Klabel for the Area 30 Director position was announced --- Carol Loser, Division C Director, made a motion to approve the appointment. The motion was seconded by Noel Ganay, PRM. Carried.
Chris Boyk suggested the idea for a global meet-up account for each club. Trio will discuss.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Closing thoughts were given by Jeffery Metters, Area 10 Director. Smiling is the greatest attribute to display to one another. It shows we care.
ADJOURNMENT
Chris Boyk, Area 61 Director, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Jeff Arnold, Division A Director. Carried.
Valerie Horton adjourned the meeting at 10:35 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debra K Toohill,
District 54 Administration Manager
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