Charter Banquet

The Charter Banquet was held on May 18, 2005 at Moose Creek Bar & Grille in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  Don't miss the photo gallery at the bottom of the page.

Attending Dignitaries

Paul Hunt, ATM-S; D35 Lt. Governor, Marketing (2004-2005)
Incoming Lt. Governor, Education & Training (2005-2006)
Paul made the journey from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as he often does to support new Toastmasters Clubs.

Kathy Shine, ATM-G, CL; Southeast Division Governor (2004-2005)
2004-2005 Division Governor of the Year
Kathy Shine conducted the business meeting. Kathy is the Southeast Division Governor and 2004-2005 Division Governor of the Year.  She has been extremely supportive of our club, from the first contact made in October 2004.  She has prepared us for our journey by leading with gentle guidance, while providing an extremely knowledgeable and caring foundation.  We are grateful for her involvement and eternally optimistic attitude.

Daris McLaughlin, ATM-B; D35 Lt. Governor, Education & Training (2004-2005)
Incoming D35 Governor (2005-2006)
Leo McLaughlin, ATM-B
Daris and her husband Leo join us for the first time this evening to share their experience and inspire our club as we begin the journey.

Kenneth Bjorkquist, CTM; Club Sponsor/Area 5 Governor (2004-2005)
Ken has provided support at almost every meeting of the Club with his warm smile and nurturing spirit.  He has taught our members everything from protocol to useful tips and techniques. He has helped us grow and flourish like the flowers he enjoys planting.  Ken has helped provide confidence for new members to take the first steps of this new journey.

Jim Kohli, CTM; Club Sponsor
As President of the Waukesha Toastmasters Club, Jim has extended himself to our club and has been a cornerstone in our development.  His dynamic leadership skills have helped our members and our club immensely.  We will be seeing less of Jim as he has been inspired to begin a club within his company, which we know will be a great asset to GE Medical.  Jim is the 'Ultimate' mentor and Club Sponsor.

Andy Little, ATM-S, CL; Incoming Area 5 Governor (2005-2006)
Recently recognized as D35 'Toastmaster of the Year', Andy has provided guidance similar to a roadmap in helping pave the way for our members as he embarks a bit ahead of us on our journey.

The following officers were elected for 2005-2006:

President: Denise Schultz
VP Education: Georgia Stewart
VP Membership: Sue Stamos
VP Public Relations: Pegge Suhm
Secretary: Steve Jensen
Treasurer: Linda Kaplan
Master Host: Wendy Fleming

Photo Gallery
(click on each photo to see a larger image)

We're ready to start - let's get going!	We're ready, too!	Pegge Suhm and Kristen Westlake	Dinner time!	President Denise Schultz opening remarks
Doug Stewart presents the Invocation	Doug Stewart presents the Invocation	Kathy Shine opens the business meeting	Kathy Shine conducting the business meeting	Area and Division officers - Ken Bjorkquist, Paul Hunt, and Kathy Shine
Member Induction	Member Induction	Member Induction	Jim Kohli prepares us to elect officers	Kathy Shine and Denise Schultz
Denise Schultz presents Jim Kohli with a Kristen Westlake original wildlife photo to show our appreciation of his dynamic leadership and inspiration.	Denise Schultz presents Ken Bjorkquist with a Kristen Westlake original wildlife photo to show our appreciation for his nurturing spirit.	Linda Kaplan presents the Word of the Day.	Pegge Suhm is the Table Topics Master.	Pegge Suhm - Table Topics Master
Pegge Suhm asks Kristen Westlake to participate in the Table Topics	Kristen Westlake answering the table topics question.	Pegge Suhm asks Georgia Stewart to participate in the Table Topics.	Georgia Stewart answers the table topics question.	Pegge Suhm presents Georgia Stewart with a gift for participating in the table topics.
Pegge Suhm asks Debi Olmstead to participate in Table Topics.	Debi Olmstead answers her table topics question.	Pegge Suhm gives Debi Olmstead a gift for participating in table topics.	Jodi Grzeczka presents her speech - 'Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My'	Jodi Grzeczka presenting her speech.
Steve Jensen presents his speech, 'FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!'	Steve Jensen presenting his speech.	Steve Jensen presenting his speech.	John Nagel and his time machine	Denise Schultz receives the official club charter from Paul Hunt.
Denise Schultz receives the official club charter from Paul Hunt.	Paul Hunt and Kathy Shine	Paul Hunt and Kathy Shine	Paul Hunt, Leo McLaughlin, Daris McLaughlin, and Kathy Shine	Linda Kaplan is installed as Treasurer
Pegge Suhm is installed as Vice President Public Relations	Sue Stamos is installed as Vice President Membership	Georgia Stewart is installed as Vice President Education. Denise Schultz is installed as President	Andy Little presents the Closing Remarks	Andy Little presents the Closing Remarks