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ETTC 98TH MEETING

Summary of "ETTC 98TH MEETING"

Short Summary:

This meeting of the ETTC Toastmasters club focuses on public speaking and leadership development. The meeting features a speech marathon where members deliver prepared speeches on various topics, followed by evaluations from fellow Toastmasters. The meeting also includes discussions on communication skills, active listening, leadership styles, and the importance of going the extra mile. The meeting concludes with a celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day, highlighting the importance of women's contributions and their role in building happy and sustainable families.

Detailed Summary:

1. Welcome and Introductions (0:00 - 2:00)

• The meeting begins with a warm welcome from the Toastmaster of the Day, who emphasizes the importance of preparation and engaging early with members.
• The Toastmaster of the Day also shares their personal journey with Toastmasters and their plans to host workshops on job hunting.
• The meeting's president, Guang, shares their experience with overcoming their fear of public speaking and encourages members to step out of their comfort zones.

2. Roles and Responsibilities (2:00 - 5:00)

• The Toastmaster of the Day introduces the key roles for the meeting, including the Grammarian, Timer, and Ah-Counter.
• The Grammarian, TMing Fan, explains the word of the day, "go the extra mile," and its importance in delivering impactful speeches.
• The Timer, TM F, explains the timing rules for prepared and impromptu speeches.
• The Ah-Counter, TM Lee, explains the role of the Ah-Counter and discusses the use of filler words in speeches.

3. Speech Marathon (5:00 - 28:00)

• The meeting features a series of prepared speeches delivered by members on various topics, including:
  • "Thinking about the Death Wish You Have to Have a Successful Speech" by TM J
  • "Ice Breaker" by TM Noha
  • "Think about Happiness" by TM Ming
  • "My Style of Leadership" by TM David
  • "Ice Breaker" by TM M
• Each speech is followed by evaluations from fellow Toastmasters, providing constructive feedback on the speaker's content, delivery, and overall performance.
• The evaluators highlight the strengths and areas for improvement in each speech, focusing on aspects like eye contact, voice projection, structure, and use of body language.

4. Vietnamese Women's Day Celebration (28:00 - 35:00)

• The meeting celebrates Vietnamese Women's Day with a short video and a hand gesture exercise, encouraging members to participate and show their appreciation for women.
• The Toastmaster of the Day emphasizes the importance of women's contributions and their role in building happy and sustainable families.

5. Evaluation Session (35:00 - 48:00)

• The meeting features a detailed evaluation session where the evaluators provide feedback on each speaker's performance.
• The evaluators highlight the strengths and areas for improvement in each speech, focusing on aspects like content, delivery, structure, and use of body language.
• The Grammarian, TMing Fan, provides a report on the use of language during the meeting, including the use of the word of the day and common language mistakes.
• The Ah-Counter, TM Lee, provides a detailed report on the use of filler words during the meeting.

6. General Evaluation and Closing (48:00 - 57:00)

• The Toastmaster of the Day provides a general evaluation of the meeting, highlighting the positive aspects, such as the punctuality, preparation, and the overall positive atmosphere.
• The Toastmaster of the Day also provides constructive feedback to the Toastmaster of the Day, the Grammarian, the Timer, the Ah-Counter, and the evaluators, suggesting areas for improvement.
• The meeting concludes with a celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day and a reminder to continue growing together in a supportive environment.