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ETTC MEETING 16/6/24

Summary of "ETTC MEETING 16/6/24"

Short Summary:

This meeting of the English Teacher Toastmasters Club (ETTC) focuses on the theme of time management. The discussion revolves around the importance of time management for personal and professional success, with specific examples given for how to manage time effectively. The meeting features a prepared speech on the roles and responsibilities of the ETTC executive team, followed by a lively table topics session where members discuss various time management strategies and proverbs. The meeting concludes with a vote for the best table topic speaker and evaluator, and an announcement of upcoming events, including the ETTC's upcoming election day and birthday celebration.

Detailed Summary:

1. Opening and Introductions (0:00-5:00)

• The meeting begins with greetings and introductions, including a warm welcome to new members and a guest speaker from Thailand.
• The president of the club, TM Hwin, delivers an opening speech emphasizing the importance of time management and the club's mission to empower educators.
• The Toastmaster of the Day, TM Tiny, outlines the meeting structure, including prepared speeches, table topics, and evaluations.
• The Grand Maran, TM Kim, introduces the word of the day, "accomplished," and its relevance to the theme of time management.

2. Prepared Speech: "Become a Member of the ETTC Executive Team" (5:00-28:00)

• TM Twi delivers a prepared speech on the roles and responsibilities of the ETTC executive team.
• The speech provides detailed information about each position, including the president, vice president of education, vice president of membership, vice president of public relations, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant at arms.
• The speaker highlights the benefits of joining the executive team, such as leadership development, networking opportunities, and skill enhancement.
• The speech concludes with a Q&A session where members can ask questions about the executive team and their roles.

3. Evaluations (28:00-35:00)

• TM Bang, the evaluator, provides feedback on TM Twi's prepared speech, praising her clear introduction, professional tone, and effective use of technology.
• The evaluator suggests that TM Twi could improve by using more vocal variety and breaking down the speech into smaller sections with interactive Q&A segments.

4. Table Topics Session (35:00-65:00)

• The table topics session, led by TM Tiny, focuses on the theme of time management.
• Members are asked to respond to a series of impromptu questions related to time management, such as "How do you avoid wasting time?" and "How does starting early help you get things done?"
• TM Kim, TM Z, TM Buffy, TM H, and TM Annie all participate in the table topics session, sharing their personal experiences and perspectives on time management.
• TM Tiny emphasizes the importance of being able to think on your feet and deliver concise, impactful responses in a limited time frame.

5. Evaluations (65:00-75:00)

• TM L, the table topics evaluator, provides feedback on each speaker's performance, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.
• The evaluator praises the speakers for their confidence, clear pronunciation, and insightful answers.
• The evaluator suggests that some speakers could benefit from providing more specific examples and expanding on their responses.

6. Counter Report and Word of the Day Report (75:00-80:00)

• TM Winwin, the counter, provides a detailed report on the number of filler words used by each speaker during the table topics session.
• TM Kim, the Grand Maran, provides a report on the use of the word of the day, "accomplished," and its relevance to the meeting's theme.

7. General Evaluation (80:00-90:00)

• TM Hungry, the general evaluator, provides overall feedback on the meeting, praising the Toastmaster of the Day, table topics master, and counter for their effective leadership and contributions.
• The evaluator suggests that the Toastmaster of the Day could introduce the evaluator before the speaker delivers their speech to provide more context for the audience.

8. Voting and Closing (90:00-100:00)

• The results of the voting for the best table topic speaker and evaluator are announced.
• The president of the club, TM Hwin, delivers closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of using time wisely and encouraging members to continue learning and growing.
• The meeting concludes with announcements about upcoming events, including the ETTC's upcoming election day and birthday celebration.