Here is the summary of our in-person meeting at the Center of Clayton today:
ATTENDANCE–Members = 10 (HK, Michael, Jane, Jaja, Mark, Dora, Mitch, Susan, David, Chris)
ATTENDANCE–Guests = 2 (Jinal, Andrea)
Current club membership = 20
TOASTMASTER OF THE DAY – Jaja
TIMER – Dora
Ah COUNTER – Jamie
WORD OF THE DAY
> Authentic: something genuine, real, and not an imitation, or someone true to their own personality and spirit.
SPEECHES:
> “Butterflies,” Presentation Mastery Level 1 speech (Writing a Speech with Purpose), by Michael
> “Why I am Here,” Presentation Mastery Level 1 speech (Ice Breaker), by Chris – BEST SPEAKER
> “What Happened to You Still Matters,” Pathway Level 1 (Evaluation and Feedback), by Dora
EVALUATIONS:
> This is a great speech. You involved the audience, referencing specific members of the club. Your message was clear and focused. You physically demonstrated the progression in toastmasters. Pace was great. vocal variety, humor. Your speech was casual but high quality. Get rid of the filler word “so” etc. – Susan
> You did great with your composure, content and delivery. Challenge you to speak a lot and incorporate the pathways to speak with objectives. – Mark
> It is one of your best speeches because I feel you were talking to us. You cadence is really good. You didn’t rush through it. Like the part you said the ACES and asked the audience to repeat after. You finished with a strong closing. Speech is a conversation to the audience. – Mark
TABLE TOPICS QUESTIONS—Mitch
> What is a small habit that has changed you. – HK
> If you could give your younger self an advice, what would it be? – David
> Describe your perfect Saturday. – Susan – BEST TABLE TOPICS
> What makes someone a great leader? – Mark
> What is the most recent restaurant you’ve been to? – Jane
> What is one fear you overcome? – Jaja
> What is one thing you are looking forward to? – Jinal
> What is your most memorable trip? – Andrea
> Tell us a lucky break that changed your career. – Michael
> If you could master any hobby, what would it be? – Chris
GRAMMARIAN COMMENTS: Susan
A reminder to everyone: be ok with silence, and get rid of filler words – em, now, so, and, I would say… really… kind of…
Good phrases:
– “took a step further into introspection.”
– “The number one fear is butterflies, not spiders.”
– “Definition of leadership depends on who you ask – a leader or a follower.”
Adjectives like “Authentic” and “Unique” can not have amplifiers. They are either yes or no.
NEXT CLUB MEETING–
Zoom meeting, Friday, March 6 , 2026, 7:15 am
www.midtownclayton.toastmastersclubs.org
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