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

2012年7月15日日曜日

The 62nd Machida Bilingual TMC regular meeting

Date / 日時:June 9th, 2012 (Saturday) 14:30-16:15
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 6, Guests 5
TMOD / 司会:TM Ken I
Word of the Day / 今日の言葉:”Rain”/ 「雨」by TM JK
Ah-counter /えーとカウンター:TM JK
Grammarian / 文法係:TM K Ishi
Timer / 計時係:TM YI
Vote counter / 集計係:TM YI

Meeting was delayed for 5minutes due to gathering slowly. TM Ken I opened the 62nd regular meeting on behalf of the President, with the topic of soccer game last night. Participants including 5 guests introduced themselves briefly.
TM Ken I handed over the control of the meeting to the Toastmaster of the day, TM Ken I. .
Helpers for this meeting refereed above explained their role.

Table Topics, TM Kei I
1, What do you think about Super Cool Biz? Agree or disagree? Why?
    TM YI (0m57sec)
2, As far as energy saving, do you stay at cafe even with 28℃ temperature or leave cafe?
    TM JK (0m43sec)
3, What do you think about Ooi nuclear power plant?
    TM K Ishi (1m22sec)
4, 聴衆へのスピーチ前の緊張しているときに、リラックスさせる方法は?
    TM TO (1m25sec)
5, テーブルトピックで知らない事を聞かれた時、あなたならどうしますか?
    TM Ken I (1m25sec)

Prepared Speech 1  TM K Ishi  (7m14s)
Manual : CC#4 表現方法
Title “夜更かしは三文の徳”.
Main points: 夜の星空を効果的にイメージさせるために、聴衆に目を閉じさせ、想像の世界へ導き、美しい星空の素晴らしさを、季節の星座を紹介しながら進めました。夜更かしをする事により、流れ星や、冬にしか見ることの出来ない星座も見ることができ、夜更かしは三文の徳であることを紹介しました。

Prepared Speech 2   TM Y I   (7m36s)
Manual : Advanced Communication & Leadership Program #4 Dramatic Talk
Title “We Owe Our Lives to High School Boys”
Main points: He introduced vivid experience of an accident on the water. A group of him boarded a boat and went out to sea in sunny day. Suddenly cloud came and water became dogs and cats situation. His boat was flipped over. Crowd on the beach watched the situation then high school boys came to help them. It was a dramatic story.


Evaluation 1 TM YI (1m57s)
効果的に状況をイメージしてもらうために、聴衆に目を閉じてもらい、よく工夫されていました。落ち着いた口調で、適切な言葉を選んでいました。

Evaluation 2 TM Ken I (2m46s)
It was easy to image the situation by using body language and vivid words. As a suggestion, using more dramatic expression about changing situation may help to audience exiting.

General Evaluations TM TO
Preparation of meeting was well done. Meeting started 5 minutes behind of schedule but finished in time. Most of members had to have several duties due to less attendee, but it was handled very smoothly. Table topics were handled smoothly with seasonable and recent topics. Both of evaluators gave good points and some suggestions. Overall the meeting was successful according to the agenda.

Best Table Topics : TM Ken I
Best Evaluator of the Day : TM Ken I
Best Speaker of the Day: TM K Ishi

入会式 : TM RS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: TM TO

The 61st Machida Bilingual TMC regular meeting

Date / 日時:May 19th, 2012 (Saturday) 10:30-12:00
Venue / 会場:Machida Central Public Hall,  (まちだ中央公民館,工芸美術室)
Attendees / 出席者:Members 14, Guests 1
TMOD / 司会:TM RY
Word of the Day / 今日の言葉:”Freely”/ 「自由(に)」by TM KT
Ah-counter /えーとカウンター:TM SS
Grammarian / 文法係:TM TZ
Timer / 計時係:TM YT
Vote counter / 集計係:TM AS

TM MH opened the 61th regular meeting on schedule on behalf of the President.
Participants including one guest introduced themselves briefly.
TM MH handed over the control of the meeting to the Toastmaster of the day, TM RY. .
Helpers for this meeting refereed above explained their role
 ,
Prepared Speech 1  TM KI  (12m)
Manual : ワークショップ“Mentoring“ The Successful  Club Series,
Title “メンターに質問しよう”.
Main points: .困ったらメンターに相談使用。 メンターシステムは授受双方にメリット有り。

Prepared Speech 2   TMNT   (6m54s)
Manual : CC#2 Organize your speech
Title “What does your job mean to you?
Main points: .Working place should be the best place to express your place and the hurdle there should be enough to improve yourself. Sometimes you may feel tiered of the current situation. but being positive while keeping a smile may lead you in the right direction.

Prepared Speech 3  TM TO  (9m07s)
Manual : CC#10 Inspire your audience
Title “Increase your sales
Main points: He delivered a .speech by inspiring audience as sales team in a certain company. He pointed out that team member should be making efforts to achieve 3 goals such as increased sales, cost reduction, and quality investment while bearing mind the present critical economic situation.

Prepared Speech 4  TM JK  (7m36s)
Manual : CC#2 Organize your speech
Title “Russia and Soviet countries
Main points: He is interested in eastern Europe. He has worked in Czech Republic, Poland and Russia. He thinks if you acquire local languages , you can enjoy life in your destinations more by interacting with local people. Russian is very useful in some of eastern Europe zone.

Evaluation 1 TM YI (2m26s)
スピーチの良い点:始まりと終わりにポイントを繰り返し端的に伝えたこと。論理的展開。効果的ジェスチャー
改善点:声の強弱

Evaluation 2 TM TA (4m24s)
Good points: Strong opening, organized story, and having showed us your dream
Suggestions: Transition should be more dramatic.

Evaluation 3 TM SK (3m12s)
Good points: Having expressed the situation of the speech at first. Interesting subject chaise,   Suggestions: Clear suggestion of what kind of business you are involved in and what to do in order to achieve 3 goals might be needed. Body language. Tone of voice..

Evaluation 4 TM MH (2m12s)
Good points: Having drawn a picture helped draw attention of audience. Informative content,   Suggestions: Conclusion could be more impressive
.

General Evaluations TM KN
The whole meeting was successful according to the agenda other than the evaluation section due to the mistake of general evaluator.

Best Speaker of the Day: TM NT
Best Evaluator of the Day: TM MH 

Minutes’ writer: TM TODay: TM KN

The 60th Machida Bilingual TMC regular meeting

Date / 日時:May 11th, 2012 (Friday) 19:00-21:00 (19:05-20:48)
Venue / 会場:Machida Central Public Hall, Room 2 (まちだ中央公民館 学習室2)
Attendees / 出席者:Members 9 , TM Guests 1
TMOD / 司会:TM TO
Word of the Evening / 今日の言葉:”鮮明な ”/ 「Brilliant 」by TM Kei I
Ah-counter /えーとカウンター:TM Kei I
Grammarian / 文法係:TM TM(Yokohama Frontier TMC)
Timer / 計時係(初!):TM KH
Vote counter / 集計係:TM MH

TM TK opened the 60th regular meeting brilliantly as usual. Then TM TK introduced TMOE TO
to the members and a guest.

今夜のトーストマスター、TM TOが鮮明なオープニング挨拶を飾ってくださったのち、
スムーズにテーブルトピックマスターにコントロールが渡りました。

テーブルトピック セッション
テーブルトピックマスター TM KT
出題
1、 今まであなたがお母さんにプレゼントしたものの中で一番喜んでくれたものは何ですか?
TM KH (母の日に関係なく集まる「Hの日)の説明にご家族の暖かさが伝わりました。)(0:52)
2、 あなたが今までにはまったシリーズものは何ですか?
TM TM(Yokohama Frontier TMC)(朝ドラマを見ると会社に遅刻してしまう。なのに大好きで困るというユーモラスな内容)(1:56)
3、 今のあなた自身は好きですか?
TM MH (熱しやすくかつ冷めにくい、いつも全力の自分が大好き!スピーチも徹底的にやっている。最近は哲学カフェも頑張っている )(2:09)

Prepared Speech 1  TM YI (10m38s)
Manual : AM Speaking to Inform, Project #2 Resources for informing,
Title “Wonderful, Wonders of Holland ! ”.
TM YI introduced his experience about where he stayed around 1994.
Holland, another name is Netherland is a small but powerful country in Europe.
People living in strong faith make their live effectively high performance in education, economy, welfare and so many kinds. His speech took us all to a happy realism in Holland.
Thank you TM YI !


Prepared Speech 2 TM YH (15m35s)
Manual : Part of the Successful Club Series,(Work shop)
Title “ Keeping the Commitment(Digital) ”
TM YH presented us the very important thing a Toastmaster to do
using Power point  and handout.
His message was so clear and easy to understand for any level of TM.
In his work shop, I thought most of the parts were not only for a Toastmaster
but to any individual person.
It must be the principle that we’d better put these sense on in kindergarten age.
Oh but it is easy to say hard to do I know !
Anyway, TM YH reminded us all that keeping promise is so valuable and essential. for our leadership skill. Thank you TM YH !

(休憩 20:01~20:10)
Evaluation Session

Evaluator 1, TM MH for the 1st speaker TM YI (3:32)
He made a cheerful evaluation taking longer recognition time at the end.

Evaluator 2,TM TK for the “2nd speaker TMYH (3:32)
Her way to evaluate people is so kind and graceful, using like ! and love ! and I like it !

General Evaluations / 総合論評 TM TA
TM TA suggested to keep time for every speaker.
Because all prepared speakers and evaluators made over time.
However each speaker made wonderful speech and the others did their best
to help support them and all enjoyed a lot !

Business Portion :
・春の全国大会参加費用の補助について(町田会員は一律2000円の補助金が出ます)
・5月19日の例会は朝10時スタート、定足数を満たすため一人でも多くの参加者を募ります。
・推薦委員会より次期役員候補の発表がありました。
・6月23日の役員就任式は小田急バンケットルームで特別例会を致します。
費用(3000円程度)を次回5月19日の例会時に集金のご協力願い。

Best TT Speaker: TM MH
Best Evaluator: TM TK
Best Speaker: YH

Minutes’ writer: TM TA

The 59th Machida Bilingual TMC regular meeting

Date: April 28th, 2012 (Saturday) 15:30~
Venue: Machida Chuo Kominkan
Attendees: Members 14, Guests 4 including her club members
TMOD: TM TK
Word of the day: TM TK hospitality(親切に持てなすこと)
Ah-counter: TM TK
Timer : TM AT
Grammarian : TM JK
Vote counter : TM NT

Prepared speeches (準備スピーチ)
1. “What am I” (CC #1 Icebreaker) TM YT 5m23s  Best!
She introduced herself with some episodes of her adventurous life.
2. “The Power of goal setting”(CC #9 Persuade with power) TM TA8m 03s
She introduced some episodes of “How was the power of goal setting” and
persuaded the attendees to set a goal with a time limit.

Table Topics : TM Kei I
1. 今までで最も幸せだった連休はどんなものだったでしょうか? Guest Mrs. S  1m 28s
2. 今までで最悪だった連休はどんなものだったでしょうか? TM KT  1m 09s Best!
3. 理想の連休はどんなものでしょうか? TM SS  1m 06s
4. スカイツリーの上から何を見たいでしょうか? TM JK  1m11s

Evaluations (個人論評)
1. TM K Ishi 2m 52s Best!
He delivered some positive feedbacks with three good points: the confident way, the well-prepared manner, and the clear speech structure and one suggestion..
2. TM Ken I 3m 21s
He delivered three good points: the effective visual aid, the moved personal experience and informative contents and one suggestion.

Awards (各賞発表)
Best Table Topics: TM KT
Best Evaluator:  TM K Ishi
Best Speech: TM YT

Minute writer : TM SS