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ETTC 93RD MEETING

Summary of "ETTC 93RD MEETING"

Short Summary:

This meeting of the English Teachers Toastmasters Club (ETTC) focuses on the importance of communication skills, particularly vocal variety and body language, for effective public speaking. The meeting features a speech marathon where members present speeches on various topics, including personal growth, beauty, and empathy. The meeting also includes role-playing exercises, evaluation sessions, and a networking session with guests. The participants emphasize the importance of practicing, receiving constructive feedback, and using positive language to enhance their communication skills.

Detailed Summary:

1. Opening and Introductions:

• The meeting is opened by the President, who expresses her happiness to see everyone and emphasizes the importance of supporting each other, especially in times of difficulty.
• The Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD) introduces the meeting's format, including the speech marathon and the role players.
• The role players, including the Grammarian, Timer, and Counter, explain their roles and responsibilities for the meeting.

2. Speech Marathon:

• Four members present speeches, each focusing on a different aspect of public speaking:
  • Toastmaster CH: "The Journey Not the Destination" - This speech emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal growth and learning from experiences, rather than solely on achieving a specific goal.
  • Toastmaster Annie: "View of Beauty" - This speech shares a personal story about overcoming negative self-image and finding beauty in oneself.
  • Toastmaster Wi: "Stop Doing It" - This speech encourages listeners to stop using negative language and to focus on positive self-talk and affirmations.
  • Toastmaster Wi: "Empathy is Our Superpower" - This speech highlights the importance of empathy in communication, particularly in the context of teaching.

3. Evaluation Session:

• Each speaker receives feedback from a designated evaluator, who provides constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
• The evaluators focus on aspects like vocal variety, body language, message coherence, and audience engagement.
• The evaluators also highlight the strengths of each speaker and encourage them to continue practicing and developing their skills.

4. Role Player Reports:

• The Timer, Counter, and Grammarian present their reports, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the speakers in terms of time management, filler words, and grammar.
• The Grammarian also emphasizes the importance of using the word of the day, "resilience," in speeches and conversations.

5. Networking Session:

• The meeting includes a networking session where members and guests have the opportunity to connect and share their experiences.
• The President encourages the guests to share their impressions of the meeting and to consider joining the club.

6. Closing and Recognition:

• The TMOD thanks everyone for their participation and contributions to the meeting.
• The President announces the winners of the "Best Speaker" and "Best Evaluator" awards.
• The meeting concludes with a final message of encouragement and a reminder of the importance of continuous learning and improvement in communication skills.