{"id":779,"date":"2015-10-13T11:27:01","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T09:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toastmasters-bc-frankfurt.de\/?p=779"},"modified":"2015-10-21T16:06:52","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T14:06:52","slug":"meeting-summary-from-7th-november-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessclub-frankfurt-toastmasters.de\/wordpress\/archives\/779","title":{"rendered":"Meeting summary from 7th October, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maxim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Power, Passion, Purpose.” Martin Brown.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"OLYMPUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/a>\u00a0\"OLYMPUS<\/a><\/p>\n

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

With 12 members and 2 guests, attendance was in line with expected. \u00a0The 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. \u00a0Managing our recruitment of new members is an important part of our success. \u00a0Today, one of our guests, Ilona, became a member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

We had 3 speeches, by Geoffrey, project 2 (organise your speech), titled Driven by Distraction. \u00a0By Asli, project 9 (Persuade with Power), titled Should Prostitution be Legalised. \u00a0And by Ben, project 5, (Body Language), titled Neuroplasticity – the brain is a muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Every speaker improves through immediate direct feedback. \u00a0Tonight’s evaluators were Petros, Radu, and Olaf. \u00a0Evaluation should always first, encourage; and second, develop. \u00a0These are the two foundations of effective feedback \u00a0And 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. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"OLYMPUS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Table Topics impromptu speaking was lead by Martin, in a two person, 1 minute debate format. \u00a0A great change of approach, and well chosen topics allowed us to do well, while having fun. \u00a0\u00a0Speakers were: Ben, Olaf, Ilona, <\/span>Geoffrey, Christopher, and Petros. \u00a0Well done all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

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

Every meeting allows us to learn what went well, and where we can improve. \u00a0Our general Evaluator Iris provided the following reflections, amongst those gathered from elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Our Toastmasters of the Evening (master of ceremonies) Olaf was experienced and calm, and so inspired confidence. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next time it would be beneficial to explain the roles for the benefit of guests and first time role holders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluators: stand up and speak from the front of the room. \u00a0Establish your presence on stage, and your authority in front of the group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Table Topics: was presented with power, passion, & purpose. \u00a0Well done Martin.\"OLYMPUS<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Area and Division contest results<\/span><\/strong> can be found on our Face Book site, as well as this website. \u00a0The Division contest winner in each category will go to the District Conference in Prague in November.<\/span><\/p>\n

eV, Eingetragen Verein.<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0We 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Committee position changes. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Much to our regret, two committee members are stepping down due to work commitments changing. \u00a0J\u00f6rg has stepped down as VP Membership, and Bertalan as VP Puiblic Relations. \u00a0 An election for 2 new committee members will be held at the next club meeting. \u00a0All members are eligible. \u00a0Benefits are both to support the club in its organisational success, and to develop your leadership, organisation, planning, and execution skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

21st October – all speakers are announced, as is the TME (Toastmaster of the Evening), Eleonore.<\/span><\/p>\n

4th November – 1 speaker slot is available. \u00a0TME Petros. \u00a0NB venue change – Valentino’s restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

18th November – 3 speakers are signed up and ready! TME Bertalan.<\/span><\/p>\n

2nd December – 3 speaker slots are available. TME Asli.<\/span><\/p>\n

16th December – 1 speaker slot remains available. \u00a0TME Ben.\u00a0NB venue change – Valentino’s restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maxim “Power, Passion, Purpose.” Martin Brown. \u00a0 \u00a0 Participation With 12 members and 2 guests, attendance was in line with expected. \u00a0The 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. \u00a0Managing our […]<\/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-779","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