MEETING REPORT July 24th, 2019

VP of education kindly volunteered to do the opening with a great smile, and smoothly introduced TMOE. She speaks beautiful English and created a nice atmosphere though it was the first time for her to do TMOE. Today’s word was “Trilled”

Speech #1 “1% or inspiration, 99% of perspiration”

She confessed she used to have hyperhidrosis. Through her personal experience, she says that a positive perspective will change the mentality of the person and even body response. Her speech encouraged the other speakers, esp. those who get nervous as s/he provides a speech.

Speech#2 “ Captain Tsubasa Again”

He brought in a vinyl soccer ball and entertained the audience as he speaks. He has a special talent to attract the audience.

Both of the evaluators for the speakers provided positive advice on their speeches. The tech-savvy general evaluator uses the i-pod memo as he provides overall comments on the English session.

MEETING REPORT July 10th, 2019

Word of the Evening was “ambiguous” chosen by TM G.K.

Prepared Speech 3

The speaker was TM J.I. The title was “I want a dog.”

She suggested the audience to have a dog with 4 merits. She showed photos of cute dogs in every slide.

1. Fun: If you have a dog, you can have more fun to go outside, for example, to a park, or camping.

2: Health: You become healthier to have a dog since they take you outside for a walk. She walks 45 minutes every day with her dog.

3: Mental Health: Dogs can keep your mental health, too. Although you are exhausted after work, you will forget the stress when you come home if your doggy is waiting for you.

4: Home Security: Dogs are smart enough to tell dangerous people from the good ones. Her dog barks at dubious people.

In addition to the merits, she also mentioned two anxieties people often have.

1: Cost: It’s true you need some amount of money. If you buy a pure-blooded dog, it cost you about 300,000~¥700,000. However, if you go to a shelter and adopt one, it will save your money and life.

Another cost is medical bills, but there is insurance for dogs. It cost you only 15,00 per month.

2: Traveling: They say they are anxious about leaving dogs during their trip.

In the speaker’s case, she hires a pet sitter to take care of the dog.

Now your anxiety has gone and knows the merits. She finished her speech by saying, “Are you ready to have one?”

Panel Discussion

Today we have an irregular program by TM R.K. She invited 3 panelists and served as a moderator of the panel discussion. All the panelists took or are taking a roll as President of this club. She praised the panelists as well-experienced, super great, wonderful, amazing members.

She asked 4 questions.

1: Self-introduction

TM A.T.: 3 years in the club, the incumbent President, Working for a Camera manufacturer as a legal operation department

TM A.K.: 9 years in the club, ex-president, Software Developer

TM S.K.: 6 years in the club, president in 2017, Engineer who designs something interesting

TM R.K. summed up that they have various backgrounds, which makes the club atmosphere more flexible.

2: How did you know about this club and why did you join in?

Everyone googled and found the web page.

TM A.T. was looking for an English club but she changed her thought after attending the meeting. She thought it was better to be in a bilingual club since she was not confident enough in her English skills.

TM A.K. chose this club because his office was close to the venue.

TM S.K. thought this club had something interesting. When he asked the president “can I join in?” she answered, “why not?.” Then he decided his mind.

TM R.K. concluded that the Internet was important.

3: What have you changed after joining this club?

TM S.K. changed his way of thinking toward the leadership and management of the club. He came to look for something to be improved and put them into practice all the time.

TM K.A. was shy, though he doesn’t seem to be at all, however, he got used to speaking in front of the audience. As an ex-president, to communicate with committee members and the officers in other clubs gave him a great experience.

TM A.T. has improved her English skills. She became the President of the club and is trying new challenges.

TM R.K. said that the club changed them in various good ways.

She was also shy when she joined in, however, other members pushed her forward in the Toastmasters club and they found out different perspectives of her personality. Then she started to try new things.

4: What is TITMC for you in one word or phrase?

TM A.K. : Refreshment which gives him energy

TM A.T.: Gas station. She charges the energy after worn out by work.

TM K.S.: Another sky (thought the meetings are held in the evening and can’t see the sky.)

TM R.K. said that it’s like vitamins that energize the members.

She showed her appreciation to the panelists and said that the answers can be the hints for other members or guests to be involved in the club activities.

Evaluation 3

TM K.K. said he was convinced by her speech. He came to think about having a dog.

He enumerated 3 good points and one suggestion.

1: The topic is familiar to people. Everyone has thought about having pets.

2: Good structure; The speaker mentioned 4 merits with supportive cute visual aids.

3: Pros and cons: She not only referred to the merits but also noticed the concerns.

One suggestion was to give a clear solution to the concerns.

Evaluation 4

The general evaluator took the role as an evaluator for the panel discussion though it was a request on short notice.

He praised that the program was highly organized. TM R.K. made an ice-break at the outset with humor and let the panelist introduce themselves. Then she went on to the 4 questions. All of these fulfilled the objectives of the project. Moreover, she summarized the discussion in appropriate expressions. One suggestion was to choose another member and let them in the discussion, which was challenging for her.

General Evaluation

TM M.T. praised TMOE again for managing the meeting on schedule.

He evaluated TM K.K.’s evaluation as well-organized with 3 good points and one suggestion.

TM K.K. started his evaluation by expressing his good expression to listen to the speech, which made his evaluation more acceptable for the speaker.

TM M.T. made a suggestion to refine the title with more impact, for instance, “are you ready to have a dog?”

Award presentation

The Best Evaluator went to TM T.M.

The Best Speaker went to TM J.I.

Congratulations to the award winners!

Annual Award Presentation

The ex-president TM K.A. chose the unique awards in the last term.

Ex) Carrier Master: who carried the belongings of the club for the most of the time

High Attendance: who attended the meeting the most

He also awarded as follows.

The Annual Best Table Topic Master went to TM S.E.

The Annual Best Evaluator went to TM M.T.

The Annual Best Speaker went to again, TM M.T. and TM R.T.

At the end, one guest declared her will to join in the club.

Welcome new member! We look forward to listening to your speech!

Reporter:

TM R.T.

MEETING REPORT June 26th, 2019

<English Session>

Today’s TOME TM O started the session with the quote of “ when in Rome, do as the Romas do”, in light of this quote, he speaks British English in London, speak American English in NY and Japanese English in Tokyo, so he humorously mentioned to speak Japanese English today.

After his funny introduction, TM S selected the Word of the evening which is Tasteful, he encouraged to use the word.

English Speech #1

The first speaker TM M, his point was to compare the objectives of CC manual and Pathways,

CC manual is based on skilled based objectives, it enables us to step forward one by one, whereas Pathways’ objective is more goal -based one, it just shows the goal, so it requires us to set our own milestones in the middle of the way to the goal, so that we can achieve the mile stone and lead to the final goal.

Table topics followed the speech, which was led by TM Y, he kindly took this role to fill the canceled English speech session. His topics were quite interesting like when do you quite driving car, which is quite controversial topic nowadays, and another topics were what do you do in rainy
season and how the new year resolutions going. Each topic was quite timely theme and every speaker talked with a lot of their insight.

Evaluation for English Speech #1

Evaluation for #1 by TM K pointed out two positive ones and one suggestion. Positive ones was, well organized structure and unique insight like setting the personal goal in the midway and suggestion was to show a bit more specific example so that help us to convince the difference between CC manual and Pathways.

General Evaluation

General Evaluation by TM S was to highly appreciated TMOE O to establish the relaxed atmosphere with his humor in the introduction and flexible support by TM Y to lead the Table topics to fill the slot.

<日本語 セッション>

日本語スピーチ #1

今日の言葉は、“ 趣がある “ という言葉。梅雨に入りすっきりしない天気が続くが、このような時期でも、緑雨、青葉雨といった雨の中に緑が映えるような趣がある使い方があり、このような表現の使用を勧めた。

日本語スピーチ#1

スピーチ#1は、TM Aさん。

スピーチタイトルは、泣きたい気持ち A編。こちらのタイトル、数回前の他のTMのスピーチを引用しつつ、自分独自のアプローチでスピーチを展開。キャプテン翼をテーマに笑いあり、そして涙(?)あり、臨場感のあるジェスチャーあり、の展開に引き込まれた。

日本語スピーチ#2

日本語スピーチ#2は、TM Oさん。

スピーチタイトルは、ジェンダー。ジェンダーとは、性別だけではなく、社会的心理的(文化的)性別という意味合いがある。女性には決定権がない、女性の社会的地位向上という観点で、日本の男女格差指数では、111位。ウガンダは、61位。政治と経済の参加率で日本は男女差が大きく、ウガンダの外務省は、ほとんど女性。日本は、結婚、出産を機に退職する女性が多く、この課題解決が必要。

日本語スピーチ#3

スピーチ#3 TM Sさん。

スピーチタイトルは、もうここらでよか。CCマニュアル最後のプロジェクト。

歴史・教養シリーズ ということで、江戸開城 西郷隆盛と勝海舟の会談で、江戸総攻撃が中止になった歴史的史実より、リーダーシップ・誠実さ・外交力の重要性を説いた。リーダーは、私利私欲を持ってはいけない。

日本語 評論#1

スピーチの目的にきちんと適合しており、とても聴衆との一体感の醸成していた一方で、もう少し、情熱と冷静の区分けをしっかりすると、より情熱的なところを更に盛り上げることが出来たのではというコメント。

日本語 評論#2

スピーチの構成、自分の体験という導入部、数字の裏付け、トピックスの選び方、皆が興味があるテーマ選定、落ち着いた語り口、声も通りやすかった、一方で、もう少し自分の提案・想いがあれば、さらに良かったという論評。

日本語 評論#3  

歴史の話術というお題に対して、シンプルにしっかりした考え方にもとづいている。

ボディランゲージや声の抑揚に加え、具体的な描写が聴衆にも具体的にその場をイメージしやすかった。

総合論評 

各自、論評も個性的で、論評が、初めてとは思えないものもあれば、経験豊富な鋭い指摘の論評、また、スピーチの目的との適合性という視点での論評もあり、多岐にわたる素晴らしい論評であったことを評価。

本日も参加した皆さんの積極的な姿勢・急なアジェンダ変更にもかかわらず、柔軟な対応により、有意義な例会となった。皆さま、有難うございました。