{"id":550,"date":"2015-04-17T13:30:47","date_gmt":"2015-04-17T11:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toastmasters-bc-frankfurt.de\/?p=550"},"modified":"2015-04-17T13:46:22","modified_gmt":"2015-04-17T11:46:22","slug":"meeting-summary-15th-april-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessclub-frankfurt-toastmasters.de\/wordpress\/archives\/550","title":{"rendered":"Meeting Summary 15th April 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maxim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Two mice were eating a film reel. \u00a0One turned to the other and said “the film’s ok … but the book was better”. \u00a0Thanks for setting up a light mood with this great joke, Andrei.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/a>\"OLYMPUS<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Participation<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

19 members, fully 2\/3rd of our membership. \u00a04 guests. \u00a01\u00a0new member. \u00a0A great turn out. \u00a0In fact, such a good meeting that 14 of 23 attendees went on to the Luftikus Restaurant for a relaxing social moment after the meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/a>\"OLYMPUS<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Communication<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Short, 5-7 minute prepared speeches were given by J\u00f6rg and Petros. \u00a0Speaking from the speech project manual, project 2 of 10, on how to structure a good speech. \u00a0We visited happiness, success, and the Dark Side (Astrophysics).<\/span><\/p>\n

Every great performance has an even better performance inside it, waiting to get out. \u00a0Our structured process of oral and written feedback allows our speakers to take what they have, and make it better. Evaluations were given by Asli and Moritz.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/a>\"OLYMPUS<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Speaking off the cuff is a vital skill for those who want to feel and move at ease in the ebb and flow of society. \u00a0Our impromptu speaking ‘Table Topics’ session was run by Cezar, on the topic of Little Red Riding Hood. \u00a0There was nothing Grimm about the performances, 5 short 2 minute speeches by Martin, Dilek, Isabelle, Moritz, and Karla. \u00a0Well done Dilek for getting up for the second meeting in a row, as a brand new member.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Organisation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We always aim to improve. \u00a0Our general meeting evaluation, and other points raised during the meeting included the following thoughts. \u00a0Amongst other good meeting elements:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Laminated signs on the door to show guests the way to go<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Print out of the ‘word of the day’<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Excellent ambition and courage shown by 5 impromptu speakers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Again a short break is excellent for deepening relationships through networking<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The perfect grammar report, painting broad pictures of achievements and areas for improvement, and providing solutions via specific examples.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Things to think about for next time:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Improve the position of the projector so it shows a bigger image. \u00a0E.g. place it on a table in the room centre. \u00a0Bring a power extension if necessary<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Allow roll holders to describe their rolls. This is a type of impromptu speaking and good practice<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Purchase a flip chart & holder, or obtain the stickable type<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \u00a0New members<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      Our VP Membership, Christoph, took great pleasure in welcoming our newest member Dilek to the club.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \"OLYMPUS<\/span><\/p>\n

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      In summary<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      Business Club Frankfurt Toastmasters allows business people, self employed, students, and home workers alike, to practice their speaking skills through a guided educational programme, with feedback and assistance, all in a fun small-club atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Come as a guest for free, just drop us a mail, or simply turn up to the next meeting. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Next Meetings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      6th May, 20th May (regular meeting + club election\/AGM), 3rd June, 17th June.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Saalbau Gallus Seminar Raum 4 or 5.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Maxim “Two mice were eating a film reel. \u00a0One turned to the other and said “the film’s ok … but the book was better”. \u00a0Thanks for setting up a light mood with this great joke, Andrei. Participation 19 members, fully 2\/3rd of our membership. \u00a04 guests. \u00a01\u00a0new member. \u00a0A great turn out. \u00a0In fact, such […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-misc"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t