Senri Toastmasters: A Day of Ambition and New Beginnings
Last Saturday, November 16th, we had our 196th meeting, and really, was it exciting! Our theme for the day was "Ambition," and everyone really stepped up their game.
Tenten, our fearless Toastmaster of the Day, decided to ditch the notes and facilitated the meeting “freestyle”. The result? A super relaxed and friendly atmosphere that made everyone feel comfortable. And let's just say, the word "ambitious" was thrown around more times than we can count!
Horizon, a powerful metaphor, was used by Hiko to illustrate continuous improvement. It was a thought-provoking insight for all of us. No matter how many steps we take, the horizon can’t be reached. However, each step can bring us closer to our goals. He also emphasized vocal variety, gestures, and facial expressions in delivering an engaging speech.
Another Highlight of the Day was Madelyn, our newest member. She gave her first-ever speech, the Ice Breaker. We learned all about her unexpected experiences studying English abroad and how she accidentally stumbled upon our club at Senri Collabo lobby. This serendipitous encounter has led to a new chapter in her life, and we’re excited to see her grow as a speaker and leader.
Mune’s New Journey: Presentation Mastery. We’re excited to see Mune embark on a new path, Presentation Mastery. His speech was a real eye-opener, revealing his passion for baseball and soccer during his middle and high school years. His detailed descriptions of hard practice painted a vivid picture of his athletic past, making it hard to imagine the contrast between then and now.
Kama-yan’s Inspiring Speech showcased his skills as a storyteller. His vivid descriptions made it easy for us to picture him practicing hard to improve his backhand at Table Tennis. He thought deeply about his weaknesses and how he overcame them. We are looking forward to hearing this speech again after applying feedback from his sharp-eyed evaluator, >Momo.
We also had A Big Moment for Takashi, who took on the challenge of his first evaluation speech. He provided a thoughtful critique of Mune’s Ice Breaker, praising the clarity and organization of the speech. Takashi also offered some constructive feedback, suggesting that Mune could add more vocal variety and gestures to enhance the overall impact. Great job!
A Big Round of Applause is given to Tamiko for taking the challenging role of evaluating Mariko’s speech for the second time. Evaluating a speaker's progress and identifying improvements can be a delicate task, but skillful Tamiko handled it with grace and expertise. Terrific!
As we continue to inspire each other, we the members at Senri Toastmasters hope to achieve a fostering a supportive community where individuals can grow and learn together.
Anne, General Evaluator, 196th Regular Meeting
