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!!