Maxim
“Power, Passion, Purpose.” Martin Brown.
Participation
With 12 members and 2 guests, attendance was in line with expected. The September / October period is when old members terminate membership, as they move jobs, cities or add to their families, and we we start to get an influx of new members. Managing our recruitment of new members is an important part of our success. Today, one of our guests, Ilona, became a member.
Communication
We had 3 speeches, by Geoffrey, project 2 (organise your speech), titled Driven by Distraction. By Asli, project 9 (Persuade with Power), titled Should Prostitution be Legalised. And by Ben, project 5, (Body Language), titled Neuroplasticity – the brain is a muscle.
Every speaker improves through immediate direct feedback. Tonight’s evaluators were Petros, Radu, and Olaf. Evaluation should always first, encourage; and second, develop. These are the two foundations of effective feedback And our 3 evaluators showed they too have grown these capabilities, and are ready to pass them on by providing feedback that both encouraged the speaker’s spirit, and developed the speaker’s skills.
Table Topics impromptu speaking was lead by Martin, in a two person, 1 minute debate format. A great change of approach, and well chosen topics allowed us to do well, while having fun. Speakers were: Ben, Olaf, Ilona, Geoffrey, Christopher, and Petros. Well done all.
Organisation
Every meeting allows us to learn what went well, and where we can improve. Our general Evaluator Iris provided the following reflections, amongst those gathered from elsewhere.
Our Toastmasters of the Evening (master of ceremonies) Olaf was experienced and calm, and so inspired confidence.
Next time it would be beneficial to explain the roles for the benefit of guests and first time role holders.
Evaluators: stand up and speak from the front of the room. Establish your presence on stage, and your authority in front of the group.
Table Topics: was presented with power, passion, & purpose. Well done Martin.
News
Area and Division contest results can be found on our Face Book site, as well as this website. The Division contest winner in each category will go to the District Conference in Prague in November.
eV, Eingetragen Verein. We are on the home straight towards full eV status, and the cost saving benefits it brings us for room rental. Well done Barbara for your recent follow up work.
Committee position changes. Much to our regret, two committee members are stepping down due to work commitments changing. Jörg has stepped down as VP Membership, and Bertalan as VP Puiblic Relations. An election for 2 new committee members will be held at the next club meeting. All members are eligible. Benefits are both to support the club in its organisational success, and to develop your leadership, organisation, planning, and execution skills.
Next Meetings
21st October – all speakers are announced, as is the TME (Toastmaster of the Evening), Eleonore.
4th November – 1 speaker slot is available. TME Petros. NB venue change – Valentino’s restaurant.
18th November – 3 speakers are signed up and ready! TME Bertalan.
2nd December – 3 speaker slots are available. TME Asli.
16th December – 1 speaker slot remains available. TME Ben. NB venue change – Valentino’s restaurant.
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