2026.06.27例会報告

 

513回 大宮トーストマスターズクラブ例会レポート

Hello one and all!


Here is a summary of our 513th Omiya Toastmasters Club meeting.

We were pleased to welcome 3 guests to this meeting, which was changed to online only due to the typhoon.

The downpour of rain did not dampen our spirits though!

All the guests were `all in` and made a great contribution to the meeting. The meeting also benefited from this week`s attendance of a number of veteran members, who ensured a calm, welcoming atmosphere for the new guests.

Reflecting on the past 2 weeks, members gave short speeches,  showering us with images of: bears, blood sucking leeches, backward moving mountain bikes and some insights about Taiwan.


The Table Topics Session: (`On the Spot` speeches).

O san delivered another thought provoking Table Topics session-one with a positive, summer flavor. An antidote to the deluge outside. The questions were:

      How do you enjoy spending rainy days during the rainy season?

      What is your wish on a Tanabata tanzaka strip?

      What do you want to do this summer?

      What is your favorite thing to do on a summer night?

The speakers, especially the guests, rose to the challenge, giving insightful and even touching speeches. There was no awkward pausing and some interesting tidbits. Apparently, Okinawan food is similar to Taiwanese food!




The Prepared Speeches session.

The prepared speech of the day was delivered by IM-san, titled "Food Kindness."

Any fears that this speech might be a hectoring lecture on `meat is murder` or some other virtue signaling were soon put to rest. IM san stated from the onset-`this is not a speech telling you what to eat!`

IM san spoke about how a chance meeting and personal difficulties, inspired her to create a brand of gluten free ice cream. This speech was confidently delivered, in a thoughtful and earnest fashion, sprinkled with personal anecdotes.

The content gave us all `food for thought!`



The Speech Evaluation Session

The evaluator of the speech-F san, showcased on point feedback on the prepared speech. She praised the confidence and `audience attention grabbing` skills of IM san and her heartfelt content. F san, also offered great advice on the need for clarity in chronicling a narrative.




Closing Remarks

The meeting also marked the handing of the baton, from 1 set of Toast Masters` Officers to the next. Current President, M san was highly praised for his sterling service and contribution to the last year`s smooth management of the club. The incoming President -O san, outlined her vision for the coming year. She wants to continue to build on Japanese and English language capabilities and increase the membership.



Do you need to develop public speaking and leadership skills for your career or for your personal development? It`s your lucky day! Come on down to Omiya Toast Masters! You will receive warm, friendly support in an encouraging atmosphere to build those skills!

10:00-12:00 Saturday Mornings, twice a month. Meeting schedule on the website.


The next meeting information

July11th, 生涯学習総合センター, 9th Floor, 学習室1
Visitors interested in developing communication skills, sign up here!

Contact us | Omiya Toastmasters 


大宮クラブは日英バイリンガルクラブで各自好きな言語で話しています!


次回の例会は

7月11日土曜日 午前10時~

さいたま市生涯学習センター 9階学習室1 およびZoomのハイブリッド開催予定

たくさんの見学お待ちしております!

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