Tsukuba Toastmasters Club (5814-76)
Record of #401 Meeting
Date: April 1st, 2006, Venue: Onogawa Public Hall

Presiding Officer: Acting President TM Fukumoto

Thought for the Day: TM Kondo

Business Session: TM Fukumoto
 1. Application for new membership by Ms. Terao was approved
    unanimously.
    Induction Ceremony for Ms. Terao was conducted.
2. The election for the next-term club officers was carried out.
3. After the Awards Session, extensive discussion was made
    as to the preparation for the Division Speech Contest
    and the anniversary party.

Toastmaster of the Day: TM Noguchi
Helpers
Timer: TM Kondo
Ums & Ahs Counter: TM M. Nakamura
Grammarian: TM Negi
Vote Counter: TM Pang

Special Feature: TM Kita, ÒPersonal DataÓ (10Õ56Ó)

Table Topic Session: TM Nagata, ÒSpringÓ
1. TM Terao (40Ó)   4. TM S. Suzuki (1Õ29Ó)
2. TM M. Suzuki (2Õ08Ó)  5. TM Kondo (1Õ26Ó)
3. TM M. Nakamura (1Õ01Ó) 6. TM Pang (1Õ32Ó)

Prepared Speech
1. TM Sugiyama, The basic manual #3 Get to the point [5-7 min]
ÒHow to Reduce WeightÓ (5Õ23Ó)

2. TM Kaneko, The entertaining speaker #1 [5-7min]
ÓSweet EntertainerÓ (7Õ03Ó)

3. TM Matsushima, High performance leadership program [10-15min]
ÓPreparation for the 20th AnniversaryÓ (15Õ08Ó)

Evaluation Session
General Evaluator: Hashida
  1. TM Machida for TM SugiyamaÕs speech (3Õ09Ó)
  2. TM Takahashi for TM KanekoÕs speech (3Õ28Ó)
  3. TM Sakamoto for TM MatsushimaÕs speech (3Õ28Ó)

Awards
 Best Table Topic speaker: TM Kondo
 Best Evaluator: TM Takahashi
 Best Prepared Speaker: TM Kaneko

Guests: Ms. Terao, Mr. Yamaguchi

Attendance: TMs Sakamoto, Kita, Fukumoto, Kondo, Noguchi,
Hashida, M&S. Suzuki, Negi, Matsushima, Machida, Kaneko,
Takahashi, Pang, M. Nakamura, Sugiyama

Thought for the Day                     by TM Kondo
At this time of year, you may have many opportunities
to make presentations or speeches.  Scientists make presentations
at annual scientific meetings.  New college graduates have interviews
to get a job.  You may make a farewell speech when you leave the office
to the new place.  Employees explain plans of the new fiscal year to
the board members.  Sometimes, such presentations may change your life.
You may get an award at the conference, or you may get a job
at your desired company, or you may get a raise, or you may get
a promotion if you can make a great presentation.  Great speeches
not only make people happy but also make YOU happy.
To the best of my knowledge, no other place is as effective as
Toastmasters Club to improve your presentation skills.  LetÕs get started
the new fiscal year with Toastmasters Club to make your dreams come true.