Meeting Location: Ningyo-cho Kuminkan
Reporter: TM M. I
1. Introduction
- Call to order, by TM P.P, This is the first meeting in 2016. Happy New Year to all the TM and 4 guest.
- TMOE was TM E.S. She shared her new year’s resolution which are about good health, good luck and good meals.
- TM R.S chose "Turn over a new leaf 心機一転 as Word of the evening which fits well in the beginning of the year tough it was no longer a word but a sentence.
2. Prepared Speech
- "Nihombashi Tour" (CC#3) by TM Y. S:
- "Life is a journey" (CC#6) by TM M.S.:
- "Time" (AC PJ#2) by TM P.P .
- "Volkswagen Scandal"(AC PJ#4) by TM K.O:
3. Table Topic (TM M.T.)
- Horror movie by guest Mr. Y. M.
- Ghost by guest Mr. Y.F.
- Scarcest story in my life by TM S.T
- Ghost story by TM S.M
4. Evaluation Session
- For TM Y.S. by TM M.A.
Two developmental feedback: unclear purpose of the speech and using a note
- For TM M.S. by TM D.A.
Two developmental feedback: flat vocal variety and missing key message
- For TM P.P. by TM N.W.
One developmental feedback; unclear linkage between 1st metaphor and next part
- For TM K Oku by TM D.I.
Two developmental feedback: unmatched attitude and unclear setting
5. General Evaluation by TH K.I.
- Overall, well organized meeting
- It is better to make sure to announce guest’s name from the president.
6. Tonight’s winner
Best prepared speaker: TM K.O.
Best table topic speaker: TM S.T.
Best evaluator: TM D.I.
7. Other
- VPM election: TM M.T., current VPM, needs to take leave due to personal matter. TM M.S., current secretory, raised his hand and was elected as a new VPM.
- Secretory election: TM N.W. raised his hand and was elected a new secretory as a successor of TM M.S.
- Induction Ceremony: We warmly welcomed 3 guests. (Mr. Y.F, Mr. Y.M. and Ms. T.S.)
- On 10th March we have a in-house contest. The qualification of this contest is CC#6. Please contact TM S.T by end of Feb.
- We will have #200 memorable meeting on 28th Apr. TM P.P will plan and TM S.T. will assist to prepare for this big event. Anyone who can support them is more than welcome. Please email them.
- On 31st Mar, TH M.T. will conduct a special work shop about acting.
- TH K.O. declared that in 2016 we will try something new in the party after the meeting. 1) One minute speech from all attendees 2) Set English table 3) Change seats during the party.