Toastmasters Club #620500, Beijing, China

Meeting Minutes Aug25

Meeting Theme: Be Optimistic  by Toastmaster CK

Meeting minutes: Jessie ; edited Young

Highlights (What you get from toastmaster)

CK reminded us although we unable to change the weather, we are the only one able to change our mood. We should take control of ourselves emotionally. Optimistic definitely is an attitude and anyone can be optimistic.

Additional, CK also brought us into practice by setting difficult scenario, encourage our table topics speakers to react optimistically. Action worths thousands words. Let’s see who and how…

1. Maggie: If she lost her mobile phone, she will expect her boyfriend buy a new one for her, and that would be a test of relationship – true love?

2.  Kyle had to face a broken leg. But he had the experiences of breaking his leg. Meantime, his roommate also broke the same leg. But they got under good care of girl. That definitely not a bad experience.

3.Qingzhao, If her subordinate want to resign, she would think it’s a good opportunity for the subordinate to have a good future.

4. Jessie thought if she was trapped in the lift. A romantic story started.

5. Jade. If she can’t fall asleep, she will do other things.

6. Issa: She thought the benefits of being a singleton is to wear new clothes rather than second-hand clothes like the younger ones.

7. When Fancy was asked what should she do if  out of electricity. she replied without doubt “it’s time to call family. Hi Mum…”

Today we have an English Humorous Speech Contest by Contest master Monica.  Our contestants shared their personal interesting stories about their parents, family and adventures abroad. That definitely gave us a chance to know them more as a friend but also remind us how to appreciation around us. The contest is warm and lesson learning. Let’s see our bravo contestants:

1. Sissi questioned about do we usually think more choices, more happiness we can enjoy. But her experience from choosing the right dish, finding a new way of diagnosis and ….She told us “Make yourself focus on the things you really care about”

2. Sabrina: Just do it. People usually find there is no time to do the things we want. That’s because they usually wait for the better opportunity. But in this process lots of chances will be lost. So just do it.

3. Andy: Told a story about his normal but greatest mum. Why his mother gave him the name “繁” before his birth, why his mother felt nervous when he contacted with girls. But all his mother did is great.

4. Nancy: Told a very interesting story about her name. She has a man’s name “王强” and her nick name is “小强”, but she benefits alot from her name.

5. Lily. “My cheap father”. Lily introduced her eco-friendly dad on how he did to his life and on her differently. That gave us a chance to know how our parents so love us.

6. Jane: “Be happy easy”, When she was young, she usually dream of romantic and surprises. That made her so disappointed compared with real life. Slowly, she learnt for the ordinary people, being happy can be very easy if we away from novels.

7. Chris shared his Italy experience on how to overcome and enjoy the adventures abroad. His helpful tips definitely eliminate our fears with someone speaks different language. What are they? Talk to Chris!!

8. Vivian shared her fighting fat experience -“My fat journey”. Her obedience and being good daughter led to a burden. Her journey was not easy and fluctuate in quality and emotionally. Her persistence, goal orientated and optimistic counts her success. Want to know more? Why don’t you hear her story in area contest!!

Meeting Minutes Aug11

Minutes taken by Maggie

Meeting Theme: The present is present                Word of the day: Motivate

Highlights:

Our Toastmaster Libby introduced us three characters all named “Liccy”, who live in the past, in the future and in the present respectively. She emphasized that why we should learn from the present Liccy; she is unique as she knows how to enjoy the present time and live a happy life each day. So learn from ‘Liccy’, let’s remove the past and forget the future , just concentrate on the each colorful day. Because you will never be healthier than today in your past ,and you will be never younger than today in your future, today is special, today is a present .

Table Topics Master: Maggie Sun

1 Simon took the courage and be the first volunteer ever. He has to explain what the present means to him. He decided to go to gym more often to keep healthy and thin, as a response to his collogues, who once said he was a bit fat.

2 Issa strengthened her answer “Yes” when asked “do you enjoy the present time”. Here is no regrets left if she dies tomorrow, because she cherishes everything she has gotten.

3 Our guest Vince is adapted to the stressful lifestyles in Beijing when asked if he like living in the present . He said that one needs to adapt the environment for a happy present time .

4 It’s a little surprising when Young applied to the question ”who do you think of right now ” by saying himself. He likes the life and work in the present.

5 Erina gave her opinion on group purchase in the present .She likes buying stuff on website because it’s very comfortable and saves time.

土司马丝中文演讲比赛

1 李高敏 演讲的题目“我来说沟通”。

高敏说,在生活中,我们无时无刻都在与不同的人交流,在交流中就需要沟通。良好的沟通和语言交流会产生促进作用,会让沟通双方的交流更上一个台阶。高敏回忆高中时候因不注意沟通技巧,和最好的朋友行同路人,以至后来很长一段时间,每和别人说话,都要想好几遍,来确定语言中没有什么问题。所以我们要学会沟通,要善于沟通。

2 康健 演讲的题目“为什么参加土司马丝”

取得PHD的康健告诉我们,他不是个天生的演讲者,不善于用语言表达自己,所以到土司马丝来提高自己的演讲能力。土司马丝是一个很好的演讲平台,给每个人提供练习和提高评阅能力的机会。

3 刘治东 演讲的题目“态度很重要”。

治东工作的单位是制作调制解调器的,他回忆有一次面试,他问一个本科毕业生“如果今天是你生命中的最后一天,你会怎么做?”该毕业生很坚定的回答“我要拼命的调适解调器,因为到了明天,我就不能调了。”治东被他的工作态度感动了,将其录用。两年之后,这个本科生做到了经理的职位。治东说,无论我们做什么事情,态度很重要。

4 项金珍 演讲的题目“和谐生活从赏识开始”

金珍说,赏识是一种很好的赞美,它能把从小失聪的孩子培养成博士,能让断臂男孩用双脚演奏出动人的曲子,能让你和你的爱人关系更亲密,能让你的团队更团结。

5 刘兵 演讲的题目“即时行乐”

刘兵花半个小时多的时间站在树下,观察树上不停鸣叫的知了。他说知了在地上的生命之短暂,从它会叫那刻起,就从早到晚一直不停的叫,来吸引异性。他感叹说,人的生命和知了相比,也只不过是短短的三十年,在这三十年中,我们每个人为工作忙碌,为生活忙碌,最终还是会老去。“即时行乐”是说,我们要珍惜身边美好的事物,每天快乐幸福生活。

Meeting Minutes July21

Meeting Theme: Habits                   Toastmaster: Kyle Zhang
Meeting Minutes by Chris Tang

Highlight: Toastmaster Kyle emphasized the need for practice in order to improve. Repeatedly practicing something will build your ability to do something very well. With that in mind, Kyle encouraged visitors would return again and again to Global Communicators to develop their speaking skills.

Table Topic session hosted by Simon Liu which was based on the book “7 Habits of Highly-Effective People”. Simon added an addition 2 “habits” and allowed speakers to take their pick and speak about whether or not they embraced the specific habits. Read more »

Meeting Minutes July14

Meeting Theme: Praise               Toastmaster: Terra Sun
Word of the day: Impressive
Meeting Minutes by Andy Deng

Highlights:
Toastmaster Terra shared her learning from praising her son’s drawings, reminded us the power of praising, especially in work and life. But when to praise others? In fact, anytime. At the end, she re-emphasized us go home and praise our wife/husband; girlfriend/boyfriend and children. When you went to work, don’t forget to praise our boss and colleagues. It’s never too late for us to praise others.

Table Topic session hosted by Maggie about how to praise others.
1. Cathryn wanted to praise most is her daughter’s painting to dancing. That definitely able to motivate her to do more. Read more »

Meeting Minutes July7

Meeting Theme: A Brand New Start!                            Minutes Taker:Vivian
Toastmaster: Issa Li
Word of the day: Terrific

Highlights: Six months ago, Jason started the first meeting this year with the theme of “Start”. Half year later today, Jason becomes the new President and we have a brand new start for the next half year!

Table topic session hosted by Cathy Jia about how we plan for future and how to start.
Sissi: One way to get rest is not sleeping too much but rather doing some physical exercise. Another way is just do something that quite different with your daily life, such as travelling. Read more »

Special Meeting’s Minutes Jun30

Meeting Theme: Never too late to know                              Minutes by Lili Li
Toastmaster: Monica Kwan

Highlight: Our president Monica demonstrated what we’ve achieved and showed us some lovely group photos in the last 6 months. She inspired us to integrate toastmaster experiences into our work and life, and it would never too late to know how to do it.

Table Topics session hosted by Rolf Chew about how to transfer toastmaster skills into real-life incidents.

1, Our experienced member Porsher successfully persuaded her friend to believe that toastmaster is a helpful and vivid organization, not an illegal organization with her sincerity, smile, wonderful body language and inspiration.

2, With beautiful smiles, Issa turned a small car accident into a possible start for a romantic relationship by asking the angry driver whose car was hit by Issa’s car out.

3, Kyle impressed us a lot when he was preparing to deliver a marvelous first impression to his future father and mother-in-law by a gorgeous outfit, favorable topics and equal attitudes of treating them as his own parents.

4, Cindy appealed not only the high housing price, how she works hard to get an apartment, and how much she loves her parents when persuading her parents to move to Beijing from their hometown to live with her.

5, Chris senses something wrong with his date in a dinner when they were together for four months, instead of asking the problem, he promised with much emotion that he would give her a memorable six month anniversary.

6, On the way to an important farewell party of her best friend, Cathy Jia found out her mobile phone had gone out battery. Clever Cathy quickly borrowed a phone from others and found the number.

7, Sebrina decided to give it a second shot to join a toastmaster meeting although the first meeting was quite boring. After all, sometimes, one has to endure the boredom to get to know the new and funny stuff in life.

Special Guest Speaker:
Today, we are honor to have the Toastmaster International Director Keith E. Ostergard to share “A Toastmaster Transformation”

Keith shared with us his toastmaster experiences that how he got to know toastmasters, how he joined the club in 1999, and how he grew from a member to international director. The most importantly, how toastmaster has helped him in his professional and private life, to become a smarter guy, a better communicator, and a far more better leader in a humorous and hilarious way. He emphasized on three points:

1, In toastmasters, you learn how to inspire people through brain, heart, and even stomach, instead of materials.
2, Never stop giving back to toastmasters, because when you give back, you’ll receive twice back.
3, Be open-minded and ask open-ended questions when you want to get help from others.

Evaluations:
From General Evaluator Terra: When a speaker gets on the stage, give out our support and encouragements by a big applause.
From Table Topic Evaluator Tessa: We can evaluate a speech through 3S: structure, style and special points.

Installation for the new executive committee
Thank you the last term committee for giving us such a wonderful term in TM’s journey! Congratulations on the new executive committee team!

Meeting Minutes Jun23

Meeting Theme: Embracing our heritage    Minutes Taker: Sebrina

Toastmaster: Rolf Chew                              Word of the day: origin(original originality)

Highlights: Do you know where you come from? Rolf said before embracing our heritage we really need to know who we are, who are parents are, who are parents parents are…. And what are our heritage. So for the whole meeting we spent a great time by embracing our heritage.

Table topic session hosted by Jason
Do you know how many festivals in our Calendar? Jason dig our incidents happened on traditional Chinese festivals.
Spring Festival: Porsher showed her Creativity on designing firework,she symbolized long life with a circle one,which meet people’s need for a new year , long life ,money and happy.
Laba Festival: Our “future grandma” Angela made delicious rice porridge for family on this day, Unfortunately her children were so busy. For building up a better relationship with them, grandma chose to show her love by sent food to them, that made audience feel sweet. Read more »

Meeting Minutes Jun9

Meeting Theme: First impression                    Toastmaster: Cathy Yue                       Minutes taker: Terra Sun

Highlights from TM:
Cathy showed us a scene between how a young guy helped an old man pushing the cart. And raised up our curiosity how that left the impression of public.

TTM Libby brought us interesting questions relate to the first impression.

Sissi was asked to choose between handsome vs good personality: The boy who is handsome, humors etc attract her at first impression. However, she found that the boy is not responsible and gentle; therefore, she decides to give up. Read more »

Meeting Minutes Jun2

Meeting Theme: Challenge Yourself   Toastmaster: Simon Liu

Highlights:

Toastmaster Simon demonstrated a stronger leadership than he ever did, we could see that from the beginning: “If you cannot hear me clearly, please raise your hand” and he began the TT session with “Are you ready for table topic?, (‘yes’ from the audience), I can’t hear you? Are you ready? (‘Yeees’)”, such skills showed his increased confidence in leading the meeting forward and such opening prepared well for the next moments.

Simon brought meaningful messages in his promotion as well, the arithmetic metaphor of factors which helps embracing challenges was especially impressive, 3A are best helps challenge oneself, they are: Attitude, Action and Adhere. Among them Attitude is the most important one, if put “a” as integer number “1″ and “z” to be “26″, then Money is only 72, hardwork is merely 98, while only Attitude achieves 100!

TTM Sebrina challenged our impromptu thinking abilities from the speakers
1. ”Most important achievements in the school time” Young responded immediately by quoting his recent absents and returned due to he missed the stage and GC people which was fabulous, such genuine words echoed directly into the heart of every audience.
2. Porsher responded to a question “what you will do if elected the president of GC”, she quickly linked the message to her opinions on how to help members doing efficient speeches and how to learn better in GC Read more »

Meeting Minutes May26

Theme: Jump outside your comfort zone
Toastmaster: Sebrina Li
Word of the day: Well

Highlights:
Sebrina inspired by Dan, the writer in the popular Amercian TV series Gossip Girls, whom inspired by living in a different environment. She recommended us to do the same in our daily life. By doing so, we will refresh and able to cherish more from what we had by even just taking one step outside of our comfort zone like joining TM meeting, taking roles and doing speeches.

Table Topics Master: Lucy
Lucy ignited the cheerful theme further creatively to challenge our speakers in daily examples. Meeting room lights up of non-stop laughters. Read more »

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