SYTC Meeting # 411
Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: When Life Gives You Lemons
Alex Chandra was the Toastmaster of the Meeting. He chose the meeting theme "When Life Gives You Lemons" because it fitted his situation, where he faced some life challenges.
The variety session master was Will Wang. People had to guess some Christmas songs. Some were easy to guess, some were not.
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Joy Wang, who asked herself a question, "Who defines me?" The second speaker, Darren Lin, shared his experience of "Finding opportunities in
challenges." The third speaker, Camila Wu, spoke about "Aging and Wisdom."
Ian Chen was the Table Topics Master. He prepared questions about the theme "Lemon" differently, not as a challenge but as food. The speakers in the Table Topics were Gina Wu, Camila Wu, and Chin-Chi Lai.
Carol Chou was the General Evaluator. The speech evaluators were Chin-Chi Lai, Gina Wu, and Joy Wang. They provide constructive feedback to help speakers improve their communication skills.
The grammarian, Steve Huang, encouraged members to be mindful of their language and to become more polished speakers over time. The General Evaluator, Carol Chou, comprehensively evaluated the meeting in general.
The best speakers were:
Best prepared speaker: Joy Wang
Best table topics speaker: Camila Wu
Best individual evaluator: Chin-Chi Lai
Congratulations!
SYTC Meeting # 410
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: Gratitude
Camila Wu was the Toastmaster of the Meeting. Gratitude was chosen as the meeting theme because Thanksgiving would be celebrated on November 28, 2024.
The variety session master was Gina Wu. She led a Taboo game. People had to guess a word without mentioning the taboo words.
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Steve Huang, who told a story about his experience as president of SYTC. The second speaker, Darren Lin, talked about how "The Power of Mentorship
and Community" in Toastmasters has helped him to grow. The third speaker, Chinchi Lai, spoke about how to utilize ChatGPT for experiential learning.
Chinchi Lai was the Table Topics Master. She prepared questions about the theme "Gratitude." The speakers in the Table Topics were Alex Chandra, Yun Her, Will Wang, and Joy Wang.
Joy Wang was the General Evaluator. The speech evaluators were Will Wang, Rita Lin, and Carol Chou. They gave their evaluation based on the speech objectives.
The grammarian, Alex Chandra, highlighted good language use and suggested improvements. The General Evaluator, Joy Wang, praised all assignment takers for their support in the meeting.
The best speakers were:
Best prepared speaker: Darren Lin
Best table topics speaker: Joy Wang
Best individual evaluator: Rita Lin
Congratulations!
SYTC Meeting # 409
Date: November 5, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: Typhoon
Steve Huang was the Toastmaster of the Meeting. He chose the meeting theme "Typhoon" simply because Typhoon Kong-rey bashed Taiwan a week earlier.
The variety session master was Alex Chandra. He led the "4 Pics 1 Word" game. People had to guess one word based on the relation between 4 pictures, the number of letters, and the scrambled letters. Sometimes, it was easy, and sometimes it was not, which made the game fun!
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Darren Lin, who explained "How Programmers Build Functional Systems" based on how programmers think. The second speaker, Scott Hsu, talked about how his Toastmasters mentor helped him grow in his journey. The third speaker, Jomei Tsai, spoke about "What I lost" and how to deal with it.
Ian Chen was the Table Topics Master. He prepared questions about the theme "Typhoon." The speakers in the Table Topics were Chin-Chi Lai, Carol Chou, Joy Wang, and Camila Wu.
Gina Wu was the General Evaluator. The speech evaluators were Chin-Chi Lai, Joy Wang, and Doreen Huang. They gave their evaluation based on their observations about the speech strengths and offered suggestions about what could be improved.
The grammarian, Camila Wu, monitored the language used during the meeting and gave feedback on improving it. The General Evaluator, Gina Wu, gave general feedback about the meeting.
The best speakers were:
Best prepared speakers: Scott Hsu
Best table topics speaker: Camila Wu
Best individual evaluator: Joy Wang
Congratulations!
SYTC Meeting # 408
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: Self-love
Joy Wang was the Toastmaster of the Meeting. She chose the meeting theme "Self-love," which means we appreciate our values and accept our imperfections.
The variety session master was Darren Lin. He led a game called "Describe the Picture." People had to make a story based on the picture. The game stimulated people's creativity.
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Alex Chandra, who gave a humorous speech titled "My Wife is Always Right." The second speaker, Gina Wu, talked about how "Concentration" is needed everywhere, including cooking. The third speaker, Steve Huang, spoke about the passing of his elementary school friend due to cancer.
Ian Chen was the Table Topics Master. He prepared questions about expressing "Self-love." The speakers in the Table Topics were Chin-Chi Lai, Grace Chen, and Joy Wang.
Chin-Chi Lai was the General Evaluator. The speech evaluators were Emerson Lai, Grace Chen, and Darren Lin. They gave careful and constructive feedback.
The Grammarian, Sophia Chiu, briefly reported the language used during the meeting. The General Evaluator, Chin-Chi Lai, assessed the quality of the entire meeting in the end.
The best speakers were:
Best prepared speakers: Alex Chandra
Best table topics speaker: Grace Chen
Best individual evaluator: Emerson Lai
Congratulations!
SYTC Meeting # 407
Date: October 8, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: Peace and Tranquility
Camila Wu was the Toastmaster of the Meeting. She chose the meeting theme because nowadays, we get distracted quite easily by various phone apps. Our phones are useful tools, but they may take away our peace.
The variety session master was Anna Wu. She conducted the "Guess Who I Am" game. People asked Yes/No questions to guess which character was the one. It was fun and brought laughter.
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Darren Line, who talked about Efficient Learning: from Memory to Mastery. The second speaker, Rita Lin, shared her public relation strategies within her organization. The third speaker, Doreen Huang, spoke about her e-newslettter project to promote Toastmasters to broader people.
Ian Chen was the Table Topics Master. He prepared questions related to "Peace and Tranquility." The speakers in the Table Topics were Chin-Chi Lai, Joy Wang, Anna Wu, and Yun Her.
Gina Wu was the General Evaluator. The speech evaluators were Joy Wang, Alex Chandra, and Chin-Chi Lai.
The Grammarian, Steve Huang, prepared a short report summarizing his observations and feedback. The General Evaluator, Gina Wu, presented her evaluation, outlining the strengths of the meeting, areas for improvement, and any noteworthy aspects.
The best speakers were:
Best prepared speakers: Darren Lin, Rita Lin, Doreen Huang
Best table topics speaker: Joy Wang
Best individual evaluator: Chin-Chi Lai
Congratulations!
SYTC Meeting # 406
Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: Moon Festival
During the moon festival, the moon is the brightest and roundest it will be all year. Gina Wu, the Toastmaster of the meeting, chose Moon Festival as the meeting theme because the festival was celebrated one week earlier.
Darren Lin took the role of the Variety Session master. People had to guess some English proverbs by giving some clues without mentioning the words used in the proverbs.
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Joy Wang, who talked about myths from her childhood. The second speaker, Chin-Chi Lai, shared about the Atomic Habit book she read. The main idea is forming a habit to succeed. The third speaker, Carol Chou, spoke about her past working experience in swine husbandry.
Sophia Chiu was the Table Topics Master. She prepared questions related to the "heritage." The speakers in the Table Topics were Darren Lin, Coco Lin, Yun Her, Carol Chou, and Chin-Chi Lai.
Steve Huang was the General Evaluator. The speech evaluators were Camila Wu, Jasmine Yen, and Coco Lin.
The Grammarian, Alex Chandra, encouraged members to improve their language skills by providing constructive feedback. The General Evaluator, Steve Huang, offered constructive feedback to improve the overall quality and efficiency of the meetings.
The best speakers were:
Best table topics speaker: Coco Lin
Best prepared speaker: Joy Wang
Best individual evaluator: Jasmine Yen
Congratulations!
🌕✨ **Moon Festival** Toastmasters 例會來囉～ ✨🌕
想要在輕鬆無壓力的環境中提升自己的溝通技巧嗎？這是你的機會！🎉 無論你是害羞的演講新手還是有經驗的老手，我們的致力於相互支持，一起成長。
🍂 Moon Festival🌕
來和我們一起分享中秋節吧！這次例會不僅有故事分享、歡笑，還有關於如何成為更好的演講者和領導者的小訣竅，幫助你更自信地表達自己。我們鼓勵互相學習，這是一個不斷成長的機會！💬✨
💡 友善的夥伴們 (真的很友善 😄)
💡 輕鬆的練習空間
💡 充滿趣味且有建設性的回饋
別錯過這個在月亮下閃耀的機會，和我們一起開始你的演講之旅吧！🌝✨
✨ Speak. Lead. Transform. ✨
SYTC Meeting#406
📅 時間：113/9/24 (Tue.) 19:00～21:00
(18:45 即可入場 check-in available)
📍實體例會地點：
新營區中山路115號5樓
新營天廈五樓國際學習空間
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#公眾演說 #演講技巧 #個人成長
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SYTC Meeting # 405
Date: September 3, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: The Power of Consistency
Joy Wang took on the role of Toastmaster of the meeting for the first time.
Her opening was, "Consistency is the key to making progress."
Scott "Mr. Cowboy Hat" Hsu led the Variety Session with his Nintendo Switch. Everyone enjoyed playing bingo.
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Darren Lin, who gave a humorous speech about eating hotpots. The second speaker, Steve Huang, shared his Toastmasters journey joining SYTC. The third speaker, Alex Chandra, spoke about the first blind student from India who studied at MIT. His name is Srikanth Bolla.
Chin-Chi Lai was the Table Topics Master. She took red envelopes with questions. All questions are related to the meeting theme "Consistency." The Table Topics speakers were Scott Hsu, Jasmine Yen, Gina Wu, and Anna Wu.
Gina Wu was the General Evaluator. The speech evaluators were Camila Wu, Anna Wu, and Terence Ai. In addition, Chin-Chi became the fourth evaluator by evaluating Anna Wu's evaluation.
The Grammarian, Jasmine Yen, presented a report providing feedback on the language used by speakers. She noted errors while offering constructive feedback to help members improve. The General Evaluator, Gina Wu, provided feedback on the overall flow and organization of the meeting.
The best speakers were:
Best table topics speaker: Scott Hsu
Best table prepared speaker: Alex Chandra
Best table evaluator: Anna Wu
Congratulations!
Toastmasters Outing！
一起來溪頭森林遊樂區享受大自然的美好吧！
Toastmasters 不僅僅是提升英語演講能力的地方，透過精心安排的 Pathways 課程，會員們還能累積領導力和舉辦活動的經驗。這次活動真的要特別感謝台南勤美分會的會員用心籌劃！他們甚至在遊覽車上準備了演講和團康遊戲，讓我們在路途上也能開心互動（其中的演講還是會員的課程進度呢！）。
這一天充滿了歡笑和美好的相聚時刻，期待下次的活動！😊
#Toastmasters #郊遊 #溪頭森林遊樂區 #新營
SYTC Meeting # 404 Date: August 20, 2024Time: 19:00～21:00. Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓). Meeting Theme: The Word of My Life ❤️Anna Wu took on the role of Toastmaster of the meeting for the first time. She was well prepared and asked the president Chin-Chi questions to ensure she could do it well. Yuan Yen led a game in the Variety Session. People needed to guess Chinese Quotes and Movies. The game was fun!⭐️The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Zack, who broke the ice by making his first speech, "I'm Zack," to introduce himself as a fitness coach. The second speaker, Mark Han, the current Area K4 Director, shared his past experiences in creating his colorful life. The third speaker, Camila Wu, told us how to see the truth by putting ourselves in other people's shoes.✨During the table topics session, Ian Chen asked questions about the audience's one keyword about the future and the highlight moments.Chin-Chi led the evaluation session. Three speech evaluators evaluated three prepared speakers. The speech evaluators were Joy Wang, Theresa Lu, and Alex Chandra. In addition, Chin-Chi became the fourth evaluator by evaluating Joy Wang's evaluation.The grammarian, Gina Wu, made careful observations during the meeting and gave an educational language evaluation session, followed by the general evaluator, Chin-Chi, to evaluate the meeting and provide valuable suggestions.The best speakers were:Best table topics speaker: Scott HsuBest table prepared speaker: Mark HanBest table evaluator: Joy WangCongratulations! #公眾演說 #英文 #領導力 #演講技巧 #個人成長#Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #自我提升 #新營 #TheWordOfMyLife
#公眾演說 #英文 #領導力 #演講技巧 #個人成長 #即興演講 #自信 #toastmasters #新營
SYTC Meeting # 402
Date: July 16, 2024
Time: 19:00～21:00
Location: 5F, No. 115, Zhongshan Rd., Shinying District (新營區中山路115號5樓)
Meeting Theme: Change in Direction
A best-selling author, Rhenald Kasali, once said, "No matter how far you have walked in the wrong direction, turn around!" Sometimes, we must stop and turn around to move in the right direction.
Our club president Chin-Chi Lai was the Toastmaster of the Meeting. She asked an important question: "Have you ever had to change your direction?"
The meeting had something special. For the first time, participants read a short quote related to the meeting theme: "The efforts and persistence you are investing now will return to your life in various forms. Keep
moving forward."
Steve Huang had an exciting Variety Session that showed various tourist spots before the prepared speech session.
The meeting had three prepared speakers. The first speaker was Joy Wang, who talked about fascinating Vietnamese culture. Scott "Mr. Cowboy Hat" Hsu was the second speaker to speak about the lessons he learned about artificial intelligence. The third speaker was Anna Wu, who introduced the gods and goddesses in Greek mythology.
Darren Lin led the table topics sessions and asked questions about life and life directions.
Gina Wu, led the evaluation session. One speech evaluator evaluated each prepared speaker. Since there were three prepared speakers, there were three speech evaluators. They were Vivian Cheng, Alex Chandra, and Ian Chen.
The Grammarian, Camila Wu, gave an educational language evaluation, followed by the General Evaluator, Gina Wu, to provide an evaluation of the meeting in general.
#公眾演說 #英文 #領導力 #演講技巧 #個人成長 #即興演講 #自信 #新營 #toastmasters
