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ETTC MEETING 14/07/2024

Summary of "ETTC MEETING 14/07/2024"

Short Summary:

This meeting of the ETTC club focuses on the topic of motivation, exploring its importance, sources, and how to harness it to overcome obstacles. The meeting features speeches, evaluations, and a lively table topic session where members discuss their personal experiences with motivation. The meeting also emphasizes the importance of self-improvement and provides a platform for members to practice their public speaking skills.

Detailed Summary:

1. Introduction and Welcome (0:00-1:15)

• The meeting begins with a brief introduction to the topic of motivation, highlighting its importance in overcoming challenges.
• The Toastmaster of the Day introduces two key roles: the Grammarian (TM Tiny) and the Timer (TM Happy).
• The Grammarian explains their role in monitoring language usage, introducing the "Word of the Day" (Inspire), and providing feedback on speeches.
• The Timer explains their role in keeping track of speaking times for each speaker.

2. Icebreaker Speeches (1:15-10:00)

• The first speaker, TM Funtown, delivers an icebreaker speech titled "Me, a Fascinated and Aspiring Individual." She shares her personal background, interests, and aspirations, highlighting her passion for foreign languages, sports, and the arts.
• The second speaker, TM Home, delivers an icebreaker speech titled "The Power of Motivation." She defines motivation, explores its sources, and shares her own personal experience with overcoming challenges related to learning English.

3. Evaluations (10:00-16:00)

• The evaluators, TM R and TM H, provide constructive feedback on the icebreaker speeches.
• TM R praises TM Funtown's pronunciation, tonation, and body language, while suggesting she slow down her speech and use more eye contact.
• TM H commends TM Home's speech structure and emotional delivery, while encouraging her to connect more with the audience and relax during her presentations.

4. Timing Report (16:00-18:00)

• The Timer, TM Happy, provides a report on the speaking times of the icebreaker speakers, ensuring they meet the required time limits.

5. Best Speaker Poll (18:00-19:00)

• The SAA (Sergeant at Arms) conducts a poll to determine the best speaker of the day, based on audience votes.

6. Break and Photo Session (19:00-20:00)

• The meeting takes a five-minute break for a photo session and informal discussion.

7. Table Topic Session (20:00-46:00)

• The Table Topic Master, TM Jamy, introduces the topic of motivation and encourages members to use the "Word of the Day" (Inspire) in their responses.
• Each member is given a prompt based on images displayed on the screen, and they are expected to speak for one to two minutes.
• The prompts focus on personal experiences with motivation, such as what motivates them to join Toastmasters, how they motivate others, and how motivation affects mental well-being.

8. Grammarian Report (46:00-54:00)

• The Grammarian, TM Tiny, provides a report on the language used during the meeting, highlighting areas for improvement and offering suggestions for future speeches.

9. Ah Counter Report (54:00-56:00)

• The Ah Counter, TM Annie, provides a report on the use of filler words during the meeting, offering feedback and encouraging members to practice reducing their use.

10. Closing Remarks (56:00-61:00)

• The Toastmaster of the Day concludes the meeting by recognizing the best speaker, evaluator, and table topic speaker.
• They also announce an upcoming training session for members on Toastmasters pathways.
• The meeting ends with a final farewell and encouragement to join the next meeting.