2012年8月5日日曜日

The 65th Machida Bilingual TMC regular meeting

Date / 日時:14:30-16:30, Saturday, July 28th, 2012   
Venue / 会場:Machida Central Public Hall, Room 2  (まちだ中央公民館 第2学習室)   
Attendees / 出席者:Members 12, Guests 2   
TMOD / 司会:ZT
GE / 総合論評:MH   
Word of the Day / 今日の言葉:”Considerable / かなりな”  K Ishi   
Ah-counter / えーとカウンター:SS   
Grammarian / 文法係:MS   
Timer / 計時係:KH   
Vote counter / 集計係:K Ishi
   
<Opening>  Presiding Officer, TM Ken I (President) called the meeting to order with opening remarks including a sententious episode. (14:03)

<English Language Session>  TMOD, TM ZT commenced the educational portion of the meeting very smoothly, commenting about the London Olympic 2012 slogan, “Discover Tomorrow” after introducing the guests.

1) Word of the Day: The word, "considerable" was introduced by TM K Ishi. It must have been considerable opportunities for the attendees to use this word at the meeting.

2) Helpers' Introduction: Grammarian: TM MS, Timer: TM KH, Vote counter: TM K Ishi, Ah counter: TM SS. These helpers all provided their brief explanations on their respective roles briefly and adequately.

3) Table topics session: TM TK
T. TM TK explained and introduced the same manner as that of the T. T contest, in which the same question: "Who is your hero or heroine in your life?" was asked to the following three attendees.
a) By TM SS:         1'42"  (Best!)
b) By TM KH:         1'35"
c) By TM K Ishi:    2'19" 

4) Prepared speech #1:
TM RS was challenging CC Manual Project 2, "Organize your speech", and delivered her second speech, whose title was "What's the Olympism!" She introduced several informative and key events among the Olympic history. (5'58")

5) Individual Evaluation #1:
TM YH provided his evaluation raising good points such as the point that the theme was timely with a suggestion, making a clear speech structure ranging from an opening, some bodies, and a closing by introducing some personal episodes related to the Olympics. (3'11")

6) Helpers' reports:
Ah counter reported that some members had none, one, a few or a lot of ahs.  The Word of the Day was used by a few attendees who spoke during the English session, and Grammarian also provided a common pronunciation error or some grammatical errors.

<日本語の部>  TOD, TM ZTはアジェンダに則り、引き続き日本語の部を進行した。

1) 今日の言葉: "かなりな" がTM K Ishiにより紹介された。

2) 各係の紹介: 文法: TM MS、計時: TM KH、集計: TM K Ishi,えーとカウンター: TM SS.英語の部に引き続き,各係からそれぞれ簡単な役割の説明をした.

3) 準備スピーチ#2;
TM YIのタイトルは「あー、アベコベだ!」課題は,上級マニュアル; "饗応スピーカー" の "聴衆を笑わせる".自身のアフリカ駐在体験を基に,ユーモアを交えながら日本文化とのずれ,主要な歴史的な出来事を紹介し,聴衆を笑いに包んだ.(10'10")

4) 準備スピーチ#3;(ベスト)
TM Ken Iのタイトルは「コンプガチャはグレーゾーン」.課題は,上級マニュアル; "Speaking to inform #5" の "The Abstract Concept".社会問題として注目されるコンプガチャを取り上げ,取締りとなった経緯,根拠となる法律条文とその解釈,ソーシャルゲーム会社側の対応等を分かり易く説明した.(7'36")

5) 個人論評#2:
TM TAからの主なフィードバックは,1. 最初に時勢を捉えオリンピックの話題から入り聴衆の注意を引いたこと,2. 個人体験を基に自分の言葉でユーモアを交えて語ることで聴衆を笑いに誘ったこと等を良い点として紹介し,スピーカーの意欲を喚起した.(3'42")

6) 個人論評#3: (ベスト)
TM TKは,冒頭スピーチ構成単位でその概要を振り返り,抽象的な概念を伝えることの難しさを説明し,具体的な良い点の紹介に加え,より良くするために中盤で引用された法律条文の紹介方法を日本語に同音異義語が多い点に着目した別方法を提案した.(3'16")

7) 各係からの報告: 今日の言葉; TM K Ishiからは、残念ながら今日の言葉が使われなかったこと,少し使い難かった言葉であったとの報告があった.文法; TM MSからは,主なスピーカー単位で具体的な改善提案の報告があった.えーとカウンター; TM SSからは,スピーチの全てが良く聞き惚れたこともあり,カウントはなしとの報告がなされた.

8) 総合論評: TM MHからは,例会全般(除: 準備スピーチ)に渡り,詳細な論評と改善提案(例: 1, 開始時刻遅延の宣言が冒頭でなされるべきであったこと,2, 英語の部で1分間のコメントシート記入時間が忘れられたが日本語の部ではまとめて時間が取られたこと,3, T.Tは、2人目以降のスピーカーに対し手順説明が抜けたことは要改善だがコンテストルールに準拠した方法は会員が慣れるために良かったこと)がコメントされた.

9) 各賞の表彰: 最優秀テーブルトピック賞; TM SS,最優秀論評者賞; TM TK, 最優秀スピーチ賞; TM Ken I.

<事務連絡>
a) 2011-2012年度決算・監査報告,2012-2013年度予算案に対する説明後に,その承認の動議が出され,議決に必要な会員数を確認後,採決を実施,両動議共に可決された.

b) 次回例会の紹介; 8/10(金)の例会では,秋のT.Tコンテストに向けて,経験豊かなTMをお招きしたT.Tワークショップを実施するとの紹介と共に,積極的な参加呼びかけがなされた.

<閉会>: TM Ken I(会長)が閉会を宣言.(16:36)

Minute's writer; TM MH


The 64th Machida Bilingual TMC regular meeting

Date / 日時:July 13th, 2012 (Friday) 19:00-21:00   
Venue / 会場:Machida Central Public Hall, Room 2  (町田中央公民館, 第2学習室)   
Attendees / 出席者:Members 10, Guests 10   
TMOD / 司会:TM TO   
Word of the Day / 今日の言葉:”Brilliant 素晴らしい、素敵な”/ MH   
Ah-counter /えーとカウンター:TA&KT   
Grammarian / 文法係:Guest TM Y   
Timer / 計時係:TA   
Vote counter / 集計係:TA   
   
There were some changes in program due to cancelation.   
A guest from Minatomirai TMC helped us for taking role of Grammarian.   
Thanks to him.   
   
テーブルトピックス   
テーブルトピックマスターKeiIの関心がある事がテーマ   
   
第1問:東北旅行に行ってきたが私が次に行くべき温泉地、観光スポットは?    
Guest TM Y(1:51)   
第2問:一押しのスポーツは?   
Guest Mr.U(1:07)   
第3問:七夕だが雨で会えない、このシチュエーションがあなたが織姫または彦星だったらどうしますか?   
TA(2:11)   
   
日本語準備スピーチ   
「消費税増税絶対反対!-日本経済を殺すつもりかー」   
今話題の消費税増税に反対の根拠をデータを使ってわかりやすく説明、また景気回復、税収確保の解決案を明確に提示されました。   
YI(7:28)   
   
English Prepared Speech 1   
"JUMP"   
She talked about her career and character along with her personal history and explained that the song "JUMP” encouraged her when she lost her confidence.   
RS(6:25)   
   
English Prepared Speech 2   
WITCH: Guest TM SI   
She acted a witch elegantly and gave magical presents to 3members. The story was humorous and had a good punch line at the ending of the speech.   
   
日本語論評:MH   
良かった点、配布資料の準備、反対だけでなく代替案を提示したところ。   
改善点:増税賛成の意見にも言及したうえでの反論とするとなお効果的   
   
Evaluation for RS: TK   
Her attitude was calm but full of confidence. English was excellent. Without any note, she delivered her first speech logically. If she explained the title of the speech at the opening part with some materials or sang the song by herself, it would be more effective.   
   
Evaluation for Guest TM SI: KenI   
Her action was effective. The presents for 3 members were well prepared. The story had a full of humor. When you move around the speaking area, if you didn't show your back to the audience, it would be better.   
   
General Evaluations RY   
Her gentle and appropriate evaluation made us feel grateful and cheerful.   
   
Congratulations!   
Best Table Topics; TA   
Best Evaluator; MH   
Best Speaker Guest TM SI   
   
入会式 ; TM TMの入会式をTM Kei Iの進行で行いました。   
また、ゲストの中で1名の入会表明がありました。   
   
Minutes' writer: TA & TK

The 63rd Machida Bilingual TMC regular meeting

Date / 日時:June 23rd, 2012 (Saturday) 13:05-15:00
Venue / 会場:”Banquet Room” at Machida Odakyu department store, 9th floor (町田小田急百貨店 9階 “バンケットルーム”)

Attendees / 出席者:Members 19, Guests 5
TMOD / 司会:TM KN
Word of the Day / 今日の言葉:”brand new”TM TA
Ah-counter /えーとカウンター:TM JK
Grammarian / 文法係:TM MS
Timer / 計時係:TM KT
Vote counter / 集計係:TM YT

On June 23rd, 2012, The Machida TMC 63rd installed its new officers for the next term. 
TM TK for the last time as the club's President called the meeting to order and welcomed our members and guests to this special program. She also welcomed to the lectern the Master of Ceremonies for the afternoon Guest TM Y who performed "Passing of the Gavel Ceremony"
Called up to be installed as our officers were: President; TM Ken I, Vice President Education;
TM TA, Vice President Membership; TM Kei I, Treasurer; TM K Ishi, Secretary; TM SS.  After the ceremony, new President TM Ken I presented his Inaugural Address. He set the goals for his term to "create a truly positive place" for the club. 
TM YH gave his speech that paid tribute to the officers that served the club so well in the last term and celebrated new officers for the next term.

Prepared Speech 1: TM YH (5'36)
Manual: AC, Special Occasion, Making the Toast
Title: Thanks & good luck

Light snacks, fruit and drinks were served before TM KN Introduced the helpers of the afternoon and their duties (Timer, Ah counter, and Grammarian). TM KN announced our featured speaker for the afternoon, TM KH .

Prepared Speech 2: TM KH (4'50)
Manual: CC#1 The Ice Breaker
Title: 変化/change
 TM KH did an impressive speech on her personal experiences of learning and using English that had people applauding all of the way through.
Evaluator: TM TO (2'41)
 He gave a very positive evaluation of TM KH's speech. "She looked relaxed and gave a very interesting speech that had a clear opening, body, and conclusion."

Table Topics Master TM NT who picked up some cartoon movie characters with his imaginative questions below.
1. What do you do if Kitaro asked you to go home together? 
   Was answered by TM MH (2'45)
2. What do you do if you found yourself transformed into Medamaoyaji one morning?
   Was answered by TM YH (2'13)
3. What do you do if Nekobasu came right after you had missed the last bus at the stop?
   Was answered by TM KT (1'56)

Best Table Topics: TM MH
Best Speech: TM KH
Best Evaluator: TM TO

A legendary toastmaster, TM ZT, GE praised every aspect of the meeting.
"The future of The Machida TMC is bright" said TM ZT in her evaluation!

Minute's writer: TM RS