TSUKUBA TOASTMASTERS CLUB (5814-76) Program for #450 Regular Meeting Date: Nov.1st, 2008 14:00 - 16:20, Venue: Onogawa public hall 18 Attendances: TM Tamura, TM Kadono, TM Ikenobe, TM Aoyagi, TM Tashiro, TM Itou, TM Ogawa, TM H.Park, TM S.Park, TM Tanaka, TM Kaneko, TM Watanabe, TM Negi, TM Negi, TM Hayashi, TM Murata,TM Aoyagi, and TM Mizutani 2 Guests: Mrs. Yuri Ikenobe, and Mr. Sano Presiding Officer: VPM Tamura Thought of the Day: TM Kadono Toastmasters of the Day: TM Mizutani Timer: TM S. Park Vote counter: TM Ikenobe U/A counter: TM H. Park Grammarian: TM Tamura Business Session: VPM Tamura * TM Aogyagi announced the year end party will be held on Dec. 20, 2008. He has requested members to inform their recommendations about restaurants and joyful program. * TM Negi reported about the division B, Table Topic contest on Oct. 19, 2008 when he attended it as an evaluator. Induction Ceremony: VPM Tamura Tow new members; TM Jayawardena and TM Tanaka have been inducted our club. Regular Session: TM Mizutani Word of the day: TM Ogawa Use colorful expression, when you describe your positive feelings (e.g. wonderful, fabulous, awesome, marvelous, and excellent) Table Topic Session: TM Murata, theme; how to change the pinch into a chance? 1. TM Aoyagi ...... 2' 14" 2. TM Kaneko...... 1' 46" 3. TM Tanaka ...... 1' 01" 4. TM Watanabe .... 1' 45" 5. TM Hayashi .... 2' 18" 6. TM Kadono...... 1' 42" 7. TM Ogawa ....... 1' 43" Prepared Speech Session: 1. TM Jayawardena , Competent Communication #1: “Ice breaker” ……….. .....6' 24" 2. TM Ito, Competent Communication #4: “The spirit of "GEGEnoGEGE"” ……….. .....6' 17" 3. TM Tashiro, Competent Communication #8: “soy sauce” ……….. .....6' 39" Evaluation Session: General Evaluator: TM Watanabe 1. Evaluator for TM Jayawardena TM Aoyagi...... 3' 38" 2. Evaluator for TM Ito TM Negi. .... ..... 2' 51" 3. Evaluator for TM Tashiro TM Hayashi...... 3' 33" Award Table Topic Session....... TM Ogawa Evaluation Session........ TM Negi Speech Session............. TM Ito Business Session: VPM Tamura *TM Watanabe recommended his favorite French restaurant: Marseille(マルセイユ)