The 150th Meeting, January 16th, 2021
The first club meeting for this year was convened with members and guests sharing the same passion to learn, to grow, and to have meaningful exchanges that will foster language competence and dynamic leadership skills.
The warmth atmosphere which prevailed thru the whole meeting was opened by the President TM S as she sent greetings from the other side of the globe.
The Word Master, TM C encouraged everyone to use the word “pragmatism/pragmatic” during the meeting. It is a word that is not usually used or heard, but its meaning and usage can be much felt as we go about our daily lives.
The “advance organizer” was the News Master, TM K. She has made everyone focused on her mind-boggling question as to whether “Carlos Ghosn, a Criminal or Not?” She gave a detailed and a fully researched news update of Ghosn’s get-away escapade and his new lifestyle in Lebanon.
The “heart of the meeting,” relied on the Prepared Speeches, the Evaluation Session, and the Table Topics Session.
The 3 speakers, TMs K, N, and S delivered delightful, informative, and had uplifting messages in their speeches.
The 3 evaluators, TMs F, C, and Y gave praises as well as constructive suggestions for improvement in speech making and delivery. This is the core of “being nurtured in toastmastering.”
The Table Topics Session as led by TM A made the members and guests recall about the “New Year” in terms of experiences, beliefs, and customs. It was good to hear various speakers talk on certain assigned topics related to new year’s theme.
I congratulate first the TOD TM A for her preparation, coordination, and good time management that made the meeting run on smoothly. Next, the significant minor and major role toastmaster takers, TMs K and T.
And lastly, to all the members and guests who have made the 150th club meeting a “GREAT” success and a rewarding experience!!!
