ATTENDANCE–Members = 7 (HK, Mitch, Amy, Mike, Dora, Rosemary, Jane)
ATTENDANCE–Guests = 1 (David)
Current club membership = 17
SPEECHES:
> “Thoughts after the Mother’s Day”– 7 minutes, by HK
> “Introduction of Tower of Hope Ministries” – 5 minutes, by Dora
EVALUATIONS:
> A beautiful tribute to mothers and their hard work. The speech used rich adjectives highlighting mothers’ selflessness, felt more like an epic poem. It provided a meaningful “roadmap” for excellent motherhood. Be aware that not everyone has a mother like that – maybe frame them as ideals all children deserve. Strong speech mechanics overall. Suggest to improve eye contact even in the zoom setting, and to add more vocal inflections. “Noble volunteer” was a memorable phrase. Excellent speech! – Amy
> Excellent speech! Content and structure were well organized, hence enabling natural emotional points to be added naturally. Very good use of hand gestures. Passionate and spot-on. – Mike
> Consider replacing “support” with “bedrock” or “foundation” for stronger impact. – HK
> Time management: try to get the speech within time limits. – Mitch
TABLE TOPICS QUESTIONS– Amy
> What do you wish you didn’t like – Mitch
> What did you didn’t care in your childhood but now look back in horror – Jane
> What do you wish you didn’t care about – Rosemary
> What inconvenience do we live with because people are jerks – Dora, BEST TABLE TOPICS
> What sound instantly stresses you out, and why? – Mike
> What is your favorite time of the year, and why? – David
TIMER – Rosemary
GENERAL EVALUATION – HK
ANNOUNCEMENT:
> Our club will send a member to the Table Topics Competition in January 2026. For members who enjoy table topics, please sign up for this great opportunity!
NEXT CLUB MEETING–
In-person meeting at the Center of Clayton, Friday, December 19th, 2025, 7:15 am
www.midtownclayton.toastmastersclubs.org
You can sign up now for a meeting role.