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ETTC MEETING 81st meeting

Summary of ETTC Meeting 81st Meeting

Short Summary:

This meeting of the English Teacher Toastmaster Club (ETTC) focuses on the theme of overcoming family conflicts. The meeting features speeches, table topics, and evaluations, all centered around the idea of improving communication and conflict resolution within families. The meeting emphasizes the importance of effective communication, active listening, and understanding different perspectives to navigate family conflicts constructively.

Detailed Summary:

1. Opening Remarks and Introductions:

• The meeting begins with a welcome speech by the ETTC president, highlighting the club's mission to empower English teachers and promote communication skills.
• The District Director, DTM Ly Jaro, is introduced as a special guest and delivers a speech on overcoming family conflicts, emphasizing the importance of communication and respect within families.
• The Toastmaster of the Day (TM) Annie sets the stage for the meeting, emphasizing the importance of family as a foundation and the need to find ways to communicate effectively and build understanding.

2. Prepared Speeches:

• TM Tony presents his speech titled "Do It When You Are Not Ready," sharing his personal experience of overcoming self-doubt and taking on a leadership role in Toastmasters. He emphasizes the importance of seeking guidance from mentors and trusting in oneself.
• TM Chong delivers his icebreaker speech, "My First Icebreaker Speech," sharing his journey of joining Toastmasters and the challenges he faced in communication and leadership. He highlights the importance of continuous learning and practice to improve these skills.

3. Evaluations:

• TM Chang Le provides feedback on TM Tony's speech, praising his storytelling and use of video framing. She suggests focusing on eye contact to enhance his delivery.
• TM Linda evaluates TM Chong's speech, highlighting his honesty, determination, and clear goals. She encourages him to continue practicing and improving his body language and pronunciation.

4. Table Topics:

• The table topics section is led by TM Tri, who poses questions related to overcoming family conflicts.
• Participants share their experiences and perspectives on various topics, including spending quality time together, dealing with misunderstandings, and staying calm during arguments.
• TM Kim evaluates the table topics, providing feedback on each participant's delivery and insights.

5. Grammarian Report:

• TM Zam presents the Grammarian report, highlighting the use of the word of the day, "politeness," and identifying notable phrases and words used during the meeting.

6. General Evaluation:

• TM Hung delivers the general evaluation, providing feedback on the overall meeting, highlighting the strengths of the Toastmaster of the Day, table topics master, evaluators, and timer. She also offers suggestions for improvement, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the audience and focusing on the speaker's project goals during evaluations.

7. Awards and Closing:

• TM Bing Fan announces the winners of the best prepared speaker, best icebreaker speaker, best evaluator, and best table topics speaker.
• The meeting concludes with a reminder of the next meeting date and an invitation to join the ETTC community.