MeetingMinutes

Minutes ＃330　Minutes 2024/March/2 Introduction Today’s meeting was hybrid style. We had no guest today but welcomed TM A.M. as a new member. At the beginning of the meeting, we talked about what comes to our mind about spring. Today’s Word of the Evening was “strain”. Speech contest practice Since the speech contestant was decided at the last meeting, we had a practice session. TM Y.T. gave a speech about a good manager. After speech, other members gave comments and advices. We talked that an impact message should be included in a speech to win the contest. Table Topic Session Today’s [...]

Minutes ＃329　Minutes 2024/February/17 Briefing on the Club Competition Today was a special meeting to prepare for the Club Competition. We selected one member to participate in the club competition. In this competition, participants will be evaluated based on various aspects related to their speech skills and leadership abilities. We listened carefully to two speeches and voted for the better one. Feedback Session Each member attended the feedback session and commented on the two speeches. Introduction Today we skipped the ice-breaking session to make time for the club competition elections. Today’s Word of the Evening was “superb”. Table Topic Session Today’s [...]

Minutes ＃328　Minutes 2024/February/3 Introduction Today’s meeting was zoom style. We had one guest today. We had an ice-breaking session at the beginning of the meeting. We shared memorable event in February, such as Setsubun, Valentain Day, entrance exam, and so on. Today’s Word of the evening was “self-explanatory”. Table Topic Session Today’s table topic master was TM Y.T. He asked about the most impressive something, such as movie, book, person, and so on. The question was easy to understand, but not easy to answer. Each table topic speaker shared impressive things of each topic. Speech Session Today we had one [...]

Minutes ＃327　Minutes 2024/January/20 Introduction Today’s meeting was zoom style. We had an ice-breaking session at the beginning of the meeting. TM S.K. introduced a video about the mechanism of habit. Then we shared each opinions about it in Ice breaking session. Today’s Word of the evening was “crucial”. Table Topic Session Today’s table topic master was TM S.K. His table topic is that he gave a subject and he requested answer person to answer that agree or disagree idea. Today was a special table topic than usual. Each table topic speaker enjoyed answering. Speech Session Today we had one speaker. [...]

Minutes ＃326　Minutes 2024/January/6 Introduction Today We have two guests Ms. S.A., Ms.E.N. Today's ice breaking session was about this year’s personal goals or achievements. Each member shared their goals, which ranged from post-retirement plans, travel abroad, improving their English skills, and so on. All members delivered prompt speeches about their objectives. Today‘s WoE was “conversation” Table Topic Session Today's Table topic master was TM S.K. The theme revolved around New Year's events, including discussions about food, places, postcards, and the tradition of giving otoshidama (lucky money). All speakers delivered wonderful speeches. Speech Session We had two speakers today. The first, [...]

Minutes ＃325　Minutes 2023/December/16 Introduction Today’s meeting was zoom style. Since the Christmas is coming, we attended the meeting wearing something green and red. We had no guest today. We had an ice-breaking session at the beginning of the meeting. TM S.K. introduced a video about sleep quality in relation to health. Then we shared our opinions about it. Today’s Word of the evening was “tenacious(adj)/tenacity(n)”. Table Topic Session Today’s table topic master was TM T.M. His table topics related to "this year's events". Each table topic speaker enjoyed answering. Speech Session Today we had two speakers. TM Y.T. talked about [...]

Minutes ＃324　Minutes 2023/December/2 Introduction Today’s meeting was hybrid style. We had one guest today. We talked about good and new thing of this year at the ice-breaking session. Today’s Word of the evening was “elaborate”. Table Topic Session Today’s table topic master was TM Y.T. The theme was about this year and next year. We shared our impressions of this year or enthusiasm for next year. It was enjoyable session. Speech Session Today TM S.K. gave a great big speech about Coaching. Title was “Coaching-why am I here?” He elaborated the coaching method to analyze the situation and live positively. [...]

Minutes ＃323　Minutes 2023/November/18 Introduction Today’s meeting was zoom style. We had a guest from Singapore today. We talked about self-confidence for something success at the ice-breaking session. Today’s Word of the evening was “luxurious”. Table Topic Session Today’s table topic master was TM A.M. The theme was telling a lie. We answered the questions with a lie, such as the maximum salary or a story about a rich friend. Each table topic speaker enjoyed answering. Speech Session Today we had two speakers. TM S.K. talked about “From New York to Monzen-nakacho”. TM T.M. talked about “Life in my company”. Both [...]

Minutes ＃322　Minutes 2023/November/4 Introduction Today’s meeting was hybrid style. There was 1 guest. We had an ice-breaking session and had a small discussion about Taylor Swift's NYU Commencement speech. Today’s Word of the Evening was “articulate”. The meeting had lots of articulate speeches. Table Topic Session TM Y.T. gave some questions about 30 nominated words for the 2023 Buzzword of the Year Award. Each speaker answered a question that related to buzzword such as “ARE”,”Don’t worry, I’m wearing pants”. All topic speakers performed very well. Speech Session We had one speaker today. TM H.Y. focused on vocal variety and body [...]