第866回例会レポート/The 866th Regular Meeting Report

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The first meeting of September was held at Hatoba Kaikan in Yamashita-cho, Yokohama, under cloudy skies, with four guests joining us.

At the beginning of the meeting, Club President TM HS welcomed TM TT back and congratulated him on participating in the semifinal round of the World Championship of Public Speaking in Vancouver, Canada, last month. The meeting began in a warm and celebratory atmosphere.

Next, we held an Induction Ceremony for three new members who officially joined our club today. A very warm welcome to all of our new members! We are delighted to have three of you with us.

If our membership continues to grow at this pace, we may need an even larger meeting room in the near future!!

After that, TM TS introduced the Word of the Day, “infinite,” and handed the meeting over to TM TT, our Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD).

The theme of today’s meeting was “Beyond the Finish Line.”

 

<Table Topics>

Our Table Topics Master, TM MT, prepared a game that was a little different from our usual Table Topics session.

Inspired by the Japanese proverb “If the wind blows, the barrel maker makes a profit,” the idea was to create a chain-reaction story in which seemingly unrelated events are connected one after another.

Here is how the game worked:

  1. The Table Topics Master gave only one question or challenge.
  2. The first challenger created a story based on the question.
  3. The next challenger continued the story, building on what the previous speaker had said.
  4. Finally, the Table Topics Master read the opening sentence and the final sentence together.

Who knows? We might even create the first-ever proverb of Yokohama Toastmasters Club!

The challenge was:

“If TM MT catches a cold…”

  1. TM YA
    TM TT, a member of YTMC, visited TM MT at home to see how he was doing. As a result, TM TT caught a cold, too!
  2. TM TU
    Then, a large number of doctors rushed to TM TT’s house, and all the medicine in Japan suddenly disappeared!
  3. TM KT
    Fortunately, thanks to the doctors’ dedicated treatment and their infinite support, TM TT made a full recovery.
  4. TM MT
    Finally, everyone sang Queen’s famous song, “We Are the Champions,” together.

And they all lived happily ever after!

And with that, the game came to an end.

Although this was our first attempt at this kind of game, it created many hilarious moments, and the room was filled with laughter. It turned out to be a very fun and memorable Table Topics session.

Next, TM JI gave a speech related to our meeting theme, “Beyond the Finish Line.” He shared a story about injuring himself while jumping during basketball practice when he was a student, but continuing to work hard toward his next goal despite the setback.

 

<Prepared Speeches>

Three speakers then delivered speeches on a variety of interesting topics.

  1. “What Brought You to Canada?” — TM RK

TM RK was invited to Vancouver by his friend, TM TT, who had participated in the World Championship of Public Speaking.

When TM TT asked, “Why don’t you come to Vancouver?”, TM RK decided to go. He used his airline miles, which were about to expire, to purchase his ticket and paid for his own accommodation.

He also experienced an unexpected situation at the airport, where he was asked detailed questions about the purpose of his visit.

Despite the unexpected challenges, he made the journey all the way to Vancouver to support his friend. It was a heartwarming story of friendship and support.

  1. “Take a Walk Differently” — TM NS

TM NS usually enjoys walking while listening to English news every day.

One day, however, he decided to stop listening to the news while walking. As a result, he began to notice many things that he had never paid attention to before.

He saw puppies and children walking along the curb, discovered stingrays swimming in the river, and looked up to notice the moon in the sky.

His speech reminded us that even an activity we do every day can become a completely different experience when we change the way we do it.

It was a wonderful speech about discovering the world around us with fresh eyes.

  1. “Blue Cup” — TM HS

We tend to judge things based on our first impressions. However, when we look at something from different angles, something that initially seems cheap or ordinary may suddenly appear attractive and special.

During the speech, TM HS introduced a hit song by Japanese singer Kohmi Hirose and showed how the same person can look completely different in a skiing environment.

Then came the “Blue Cup.”

The conclusion was simple:

If we change the way we look at the Blue Cup, it can become a wonderful drink!

With plenty of humor, this entertaining speech reminded us of the importance of looking at things from different perspectives.

 

<Evaluation Session>

The Evaluation Session was led by TM HO.

In the individual evaluations, TM KY, TM KO, and TM MM each provided warm, thoughtful, and insightful feedback to the speakers.

Their comments will surely help the speakers continue to improve their future speeches.

Congratulations to today’s winners! TM KT won the Table Topics, and TM HS won the Prepared Speech! The meeting came to a close with Club President TM HS’s closing remarks.

Once again, it was a wonderful and rewarding meeting, filled with laughter, learning, and opportunities to speak. Almost everyone had a chance to participate and express themselves.

Thank you very much to everyone who joined us today!

And a special thank-you to all our guests.
We hope to see you again at Yokohama Toastmasters Club!

 

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9月第1回目の例会は、曇り空の中、4名のゲストを迎えて、横浜・山下町の波止場会館で開催されました。

会長TM HSから、先月カナダ・バンクーバーで開催された世界スピーチコンテストの準決勝大会に出場したTM TTへ、「お帰りなさい!そして、おめでとうございます!」というメッセージが贈られ、祝福ムードの中で例会がスタートしました。

続いて、本日新たに入会した3名の入会式(Induction Ceremony)が行われました。新メンバーの皆さん、YTMCへ、ようこそ!心より歓迎いたします。

このペースでメンバーが増え続けると、近い将来、さらに大きな会場が必要になるかもしれません!!

その後、TM TSがWord of the Day「infinite」を紹介し、TMOD(Toastmaster of the Day)のTM TTへ進行が引き継がれました。

この日の例会テーマは、“Beyond the Finish Line” です。

 

<テーブルトピックス>

本日のテーブルトピックスマスター、TM MTは、いつものセッションとは少し趣向を変えたゲームを企画しました。

日本のことわざ「風が吹けば桶屋が儲かる」のように、直接的には関係のない出来事が次々とつながっていく、「連鎖反応型のストーリー」をみんなで作っていくというものです。

ゲームは、次のように進められました。

  1. テーブルトピックスマスターが、一つだけ質問またはチャレンジを出す。
  2. 最初のチャレンジャーが、その質問から続くストーリーを作る。
  3. 次のチャレンジャーが、前の人のストーリーを受けて、さらに続きを作る。
  4. 最後に、テーブルトピックスマスターが最初の文章と最後の文章を続けて読み上げる。

もしかすると、私たちは「横浜トーストマスターズクラブ初のことわざ」を作り上げることができるかもしれません!

今回のお題は、
「もし私(TM MT)が風邪を引いたら……」 でした。

  1. TM YA
     YTMCのメンバー、TM TTがお見舞いにTM MTの自宅を訪れました。その結果、なんとTM TTも風邪を引いてしまいました。
  2. TM TU
     すると、たくさんの医者がTM TTの自宅に押し寄せ、日本中の薬がなくなってしまいました。
  3. TM KT
     しかし、医者たちの熱心な診療と「infinite」なサポートのおかげで、病気だったTM TTはすっかり元気になりました。
  4. TM MT
     最後は、Queenの名曲 “We Are the Champions” をみんなで大合唱!
     めでたし、めでたし!ゲームは無事終了しました。

初めての試みでしたが、途中で何度も大爆笑が起こり、とても楽しいテーブルトピックスセッションとなりました。

続いて、TM JI が、例会テーマ “Beyond the Finish Line” に関連して、学生時代にバスケットボールの練習中にジャンプをして怪我をしたものの、その後も次の目標に向かって頑張ることができたというエピソードを披露しました。

 

<準備スピーチ>

続いて、3名のスピーカーが、それぞれ個性あふれるテーマでスピーチを披露しました。

  1. “What brought you to Canada?” — TM RK

友人であり、トーストマスターズ世界大会に出場したTM TTから、「Why don’t you come to Vancouver?」と誘われたことをきっかけに、期限切れになりそうだったマイレージを使って航空券を購入し、宿泊費は自費でカナダへ向かったというTM RK。

空港で滞在理由などについて詳しく質問されるというハプニングも経験しながら、友人を応援するためにバンクーバーへ駆けつけたという、心温まるお話でした。

  1. “Take a Walk Differently” — TM NS

毎日、英語のニュースを聞きながらウォーキングを楽しんでいたTM NS。

ある日、ニュースを聞くのをやめて歩いてみると、これまで気づかなかったさまざまなものが目に入ってきました。

道の縁石の上を歩く子犬や子どもたち、川で泳ぐエイ、そして空に浮かぶ月……。

いつものウォーキングでも、少しやり方を変えるだけで、たくさんの新しい発見があることを教えてくれる、素敵なスピーチでした。

  1. “Blue Cup” — TM HS

私たちは誰でも、第一印象だけで物事を判断しがちです。しかし、さまざまな角度から見てみると、一見安っぽく見えるものが、実はとても魅力的に見えることがあります。

スピーチでは、廣瀬香美さんのヒット曲をTM HSが歌い、同じ人物でも、スキー場ではまったく別人のように見えるというユニークな例も披露されました。

そして最後に登場したのが「Blue Cup」。

結論は、「Blue Cup」も見方を変えれば、素晴らしいお酒に見える!

ユーモアたっぷりで、物事を違った角度から見ることの大切さを伝える、印象的なスピーチでした。

 

<評論セッション>

評論セッションはTM HOが進行しました。

個人評論では、TM KY、TM KO、TM MMが、それぞれのスピーカーに対して、温かく、そして示唆に富んだフィードバックを行いました。

スピーカーにとって、次のスピーチにつながる貴重なアドバイスとなったことでしょう。

本日のテーブルトピック受賞者はTM KT、準備スピーチ受賞者はTM HSでした!続いてゲストインタビュー、クラブからのお知らせ、会長TM HSの閉会宣言をもって例会は終了しました。

今回も、ほとんどの参加者が発言する機会を持ち、笑いあり、学びありの、とても充実した例会となりました。ご参加いただいた皆さん、本当にお疲れ様でした!

そして、ゲストの皆さん、ありがとうございました。
またぜひ、横浜トーストマスターズクラブにお越しください!

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”I’m from Yokohama, Japan”: The Hometown Club Behind My World Championship Journey

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On the stage of the World Championship of Public Speaking Finals, in the interview after my speech, I was asked where I was from.
I said it with pride: “I’m from Yokohama, Japan.”
And when I was asked about my clubs, the first name I gave was Yokohama Toastmasters Club.

My name is Toshiki Tanaka. In 2026, I won the District 76 International Speech Contest and advanced through international rounds to become the first contestant from Japan ever to reach the World Championship Finals. For that contest, I represented another of my clubs. But Yokohama is my home town, the city where I live, and Yokohama Toastmasters Club is my home club in the truest sense of the word. Wherever I stand, this is where I am from.
 
 
 
The club that believed first
Every contestant needs skills. But before skills, you need people who believe you can go far, sometimes before you believe it yourself. For me, that was Yokohama Toastmasters Club.
From early in my journey, the members here told me I could go a long way. At every stage of the contest season, as I advanced from club to area, to division, to district, and then onto the world stage, this club celebrated like it was their own victory. Messages of encouragement kept arriving, not as formalities, but personally, member to member. That is the character of this club: warm, positive, family-like, with people who reach out to you as a person, not just as a fellow member.
When the Finals came, they went further than I could have imagined. Kikuchi-san, our former VP Public Relations, traveled all the way to Vancouver to cheer for me in person. Back home, the club organized a public viewing so members could watch the Finals stage live, together.
 
 
 
And then there was the teddy bear.
Before I left, the club gave me a teddy bear with a recording device inside, holding the voices of the members cheering for me. I fully intended to bring it to Vancouver. But when I opened it up and saw the batteries and wires inside, I had a sudden vision of airport security taking one look and pulling me aside. So the bear stayed home, and the cheers came with me anyway. I had heard them, and I carried them onto that stage. When I stood in front of the world, I was not standing alone. Yokohama was standing with me.
 
 
 
A club with history, and a future
Yokohama Toastmasters Club is one of the longest-standing clubs in Japan, and one of the strongest. It is a Smedley Distinguished Club, a recognition held by only six clubs in all of Japan. That standard is not maintained by luck. It comes from a culture where members show up for each other, week after week, year after year, the same culture I felt at every step of my journey.
 
 
Come find your home stage
If you live in or around Yokohama and have ever thought about becoming a better speaker, a better leader, or simply a more confident version of yourself, I can tell you from experience: it matters enormously who is in the room with you.
Come visit us. You will see what I mean within one meeting.

 

Toshiki Tanaka
Yokohama Toastmasters Club
 
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第865回例会レポート/The 865th Regular Meeting Report

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This day was a very special day – it was the day of TM T’s finals at the 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking, and the final meeting for our beloved member TM Q, who moved to a different country – the theme for this meeting was – Hawaii!

 

##Watch Party of the Championship

One of our members, TM T (“Champion”, as we call him) went to the finals – this means he won the Area contest, Division contest, District contest, Quarter final contest and the Semi final contest… wow. Just simply wow.

At YTMC, we gathered in the morning to watch this final contest live.

The contest started with the announcement “Good evening, Vancouver!” which brought such excitement.

The finals was full of amazing speeches – we laughed, cried, were thrilled, excited…

As a result, TM T missed out on a prize, but his speech, I believe, was one of the best speeches ever made.

During the meeting afterwards, we also made a short video call to Vancouver, to talk to TM T.

 

 

##Awards

One of our members completed a level 5 project, and was awarded a certificate.

YTMC, in the previous year, achieved the “Smedley Distinguished Club” and was awarded a memento from Area Director, TM I.

 

##Meeting theme: Hawaii

Today was TM Q’s first and last challenge as the TMOD.

And the theme she chose was – Hawaii!

I can’t convey to you accurately how fun the meeting was.

All the role takers wore a Hawaiian Lei, and some of us even wore Hawaiian-themed clothes.

The TMOD and the role takers acted as the cabin attendants of “Mahalo Airlines”

All the announcements from the TMOD resembled an airline announcement – this was so fun; I wish I could put up the recording.

 

##Table Topics

The Table Topics Master TM A came up with wonderful exciting Hawaii-themed topics.

  • Have you ever been to Hawaii? If yes, what is your favourite memory? If no, what would you like to do there?
  • How would you spend your time on the plane?
  • How would you enjoy your time at the hotel?
  • Who would you take with you to Hawaii and why?
  • If you could go to Hawaii right after this meeting, would you go or won’t you go?
  • Which would you choose in Hawaii: Relaxing on the beach, shopping or sightseeing?
  • If you could live in Hawaii for one month, what would your daily life look like?

Our President answered topic 4 – and he said he would take everyone in YTMC to Hawaii! I am looking forward to your invitation!

 

##Prepared speeches

We had four amazing speeches on this day.

  • TM M’s touching speech on her days as the president of YTMC.

TM M was the president for the last year. She talked about her story of when she was the president of YTMC. Her speech was full of unique phrases such as “My voice is loud but my heart is tiny.” She really talked “to” the audience, not only “in front of” the audience, which was impressive.

  • TM W’s inspiring speech on her experience with her mentors.

TM W’s speech was about her experience with her mentors. She had a lot of humor in her speech, which made the audience laugh. It was very funny how she convinced everyone that it is important to go drinking with other members after the meeting.

  • TM O’s dignified speech explaining the job of a sales representative.

TM O explained what a sales representative does – because his project told him to research and present an unfamiliar topic. He explained his topic very clearly. He used one of our members as an example, which was so funny. I loved his last message – “You can become a sales representative.”

  • TM O’s hilarious speech on his past suffering in his job.

TM O’s speech was a humorous speech, and everyone was laughing out loud throughout. I couldn’t believe it when his colleague started using dowsing to find missing goods – and actually found them! We burst into laughter in the scene where TM O cried out loud “God, this is too much!” in the rain.

 

##Evaluation

The evaluation session started with GE M totally in the role of captain of “Mahalo Airlines.”

Then followed evaluation by TM K, which suggested specifically possible improvement points. Then TM T.S evaluated TM W’s speech with a lot of playful teasing. Very fun. TM O’s speech was evaluated by TM F, who brilliantly played the role as a cabin crew. TM T evaluated TM O’s speech using a lot of aviatory phrases, which was totally playful and fun.

 

##Award session

This day’s award winners were as follows!

  • Table Topics session: TM A
  • Evaluation session: TM F
  • Prepared speech session: TM O

 

This was another memorable, fun meeting.

TM T, congratulations on your fantastic achievement!

TM Q, we will miss you!

To readers who aren’t yet our members, if you have any interest in our activity, please do come and visit us as a guest!

You are always welcome. You can visit us free for up to three times.

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この日は特別な一日でした。8月22日は、TM Tの世界大会決勝の日であり、YTMCの愛されメンバーTM Qの最後の日でもありました(TM Q海外へ引っ越されることとなりました)。そして例会のテーマは、こちら:「ハワイ」でした!

 

##世界大会の同時視聴パーティー

YTMCのメンバー、TM T(ニックネーム「チャンピオン」)が世界大会に出場しました。これはつまり。エリアコンテスト、ディビジョンコンテスト、ディストリクトコンテスト、準々決勝、準決勝を全て勝ち上がったということです……。すごい。すごいしか出てきません。

決勝は、「こんばんはバンクーバー!」という一声で始まり、一気に興奮が高まりました。

決勝はすさまじく、素晴らしいスピーチが満載でした。

我々は見ていて、笑い、泣き、緊張に息を止め、胸を高鳴らせました。

結果としては、TM Tは受賞だけは逃しましたが、彼のスピーチは史上最高のスピーチのひとつだと思います!

この後の例会で、バンクーバーにいるTM Tとビデオ通話をすることも出来ました。

 

##各種表彰

メンバーの一人がレベル5のプロジェクトを完了し。表彰されました。

また、YTMCは前期「Smedley Distinguished Club」を達成し、エリアディレクターのTM I から記念品をいただきました!

 

##例会のテーマ「ハワイ🌴」

この日は、TM Qの最初で最後のTMODの日でした。

彼女が選んだテーマは――ハワイ🌴!

どんなに楽しい例会だったか、はっきりお伝えするのは難しいです。

役割をもったメンバーは全員ハワイアン・レイを身に着け、ハワイテーマの服装を着ているメンバーもいました(アロハシャツなど)。

TMODと役割を持つメンバーは「マハロ航空」のキャビン・クルーという設定で、TMODのアナウンスは全て飛行機のアナウンスを模していました。

本当に楽しくて、音源を載せたいくらいです(笑)。

 

##即興スピーチ

テーブルトピックスマスターであるTM Aはハワイをテーマに、素晴らしく楽しいお題を出題してくださいました。

  • ハワイには行ったことがありますか?あるなら、楽しかった思い出について、ないなら、ハワイでやってみたいことについて語ってください。
  • 飛行機での時間はどのように過ごしますか?
  • ホテルでの時間はどのように楽しみますか?
  • ハワイには誰を連れていきたいですか?
  • この例会の後すぐにハワイに行けると言われたら、行きますか?行きませんか?
  • ハワイでするならどれですか?ビーチでリラックス・ショッピング・観光。
  • ハワイに1か月住むことができるとしたら、どんな日常を送りますか?

お題4に答えたのは我らがプレジデントで、答えは、YTMCの全員(!)でした!ご招待楽しみにしております!!

 

##準備スピーチ

この日は4名のメンバーがすばらしいスピーチをしました。

  • TM MのYTMCプレジデントとしての日々を振り返った感動的なスピーチ

TM Mは前期のプレジデントで、その日々を語られました。とても記憶に残る、ユニークはフレーズが沢山あって素敵でした(「私は声は大きいけど心臓は小さいのです」など!)。観客に語り掛けるスタイルが印象的でした。

  • TM Wのメンターについてのやる気を起こさせるスピーチ

TM Wのスピーチは彼女のメンター(たち)との思いでを振り返ったものでした。ユーモアたっぷりで、観客はみんな笑わせられていました。とくに、例会のあとにみんなで飲みに行くのがとても大事なんだと真面目なトーンで観客を説得されていたのがとっても面白かったです。

  • TM OのSales representativeを解説した堂々としたスピーチ

TM OはSales representativeの仕事について解説してくださいました。スピーチプロジェクトの目的が。「馴染みの無いトピックについて調査し解説すること」だったんです。TM Oはとても明快な説明をされていました。時にはメンバーを例に出され――皆さん爆笑でした。最後のメッセージもとてもよかったです。「あなたもSales representativeになれる!」

  • TM Oの仕事上の苦悩についての爆笑スピーチ

TM Oのスピーチはユーモラス・スピーチで、観客はずっと笑いっぱなしでした。スピーチの中で、彼の同僚が無くなった物品を探すためにダウジングを始めたときなんて、爆笑必須でした。そして、その物品がみつかったのです!TM Oが雨の中、「神様、あんまりだ!」と叫ぶシーンなんかは、泣き笑いです。

 

##評価

評価セッションはGeneral EvaluatorであるTM Mの進行で始まりましたが、「マハロ航空のパイロット」という役になりきって実施してくださり、とても楽しかったです。続くTM Kは具体的な改善点を指摘していらっしゃり大変ためになる評価スピーチでした。次に、TM T.SがTM Wのスピーチを、愛あるからかいを含めながら評価していらっしゃり、とても楽しかったです。その後のTM Fは、TM Oのスピーチを、マハロ航空キャビン・クルーとして素晴らしく評価していらっしゃいました。最後の評価スピーチはTM Tで、TM Oのスピーチを航空系のフレーズをふんだんに交えながら評価していらっしゃり、遊び心があって楽しかったです。

 

##表彰

この日の受賞者はこのメンバーでした。

  • Table Topics部門:TM A
  • 評価部門:TM F
  • 準備スピーチ部門: TM O

 

この日もまた、思い出に残る楽しい例会となりました。

TM T、素晴らしいご活躍、おめでとうございました!

TM Q、また戻ってきてくださいね!

 

読んでくださっている、まだYTMCのメンバーではない皆さま。少しでもわたしたちの活動に興味をお持ちいただけたら、是非ゲストとして一度見学しに来てください。

いつでも大歓迎です!(3回まで、無料でご見学いただけます。)

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第864回例会レポート/The 864th Regular Meeting Report

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This is TM MT, your Website Reporter for today’s meeting.

##Opening
Welcome to August! The scorching summer heat just keeps continuing I hope everyone is staying cool and taking good care of yourselves. Despite the blazing temperatures outside, the historic and elegant Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall was even hotter—filled with the energy and enthusiasm of our members and guests.

Then, right at 2:00 p.m.… With President HS’s powerful “Call to Order!”, the 864th regular meeting officially began! In his opening remarks, HS spoke about the terrible Kumamoto earthquake. As he is from Kyushu area, it was a relief to hear that his relatives were safe. He reminded us that “Preparation is really important.” Whether it’s disaster preparedness or preparing a Toastmasters speech, success always begins with good preparation.
Now, let’s take a look at today’s attendance. We welcomed a total of 30 participants, including 2 who joined us online. At the venue, we were delighted to have 24 members and 6 guests. Recently, YTMC has been attracting many guests, making every meeting more lively than ever.
In fact, we’ve heard that quite a few guests decided to visit us after reading these Website Reports. This role is truly important! It’s a lot of pressure for me! So, I’ll do my best to bring you all the excitement, smiles, and unique charm that make YTMC such a special club.
Let’s take a look at the highlights of today’s meeting!

## Word of the Day
Alright, it’s time to check today’s key word! Today’s Word of the Day is “Serene.”It means “calm,” “peaceful,” or “relaxed”. What a perfect match for today’s Meeting Theme, “Ring Ring!”. It beautifully reminds us of the refreshing and peaceful sound of a wind chime on a summer day. TM TM, thank you for choosing such a wonderful word! Great choice — and thank you!

## Here Comes Our TMOD!
Next up, let’s welcome today’s meeting conductor — TMOD Rookie TM MM! For our powerful and colorful Rookie MM, today was a very special day. It was her first time taking the TMOD role!
She opened the meeting with the sound of a wind chime. Ring Ring…. At that very moment, the entire room seemed to become a little cooler, filled with a refreshing summer breeze. …But wait! That was only the beginning! Rookie TM MM was just getting started. She brought her own powerful and energetic style to the stage and continued to lift the energy of the entire room.

## Table Topics Session!
After all role takers introduced their responsibilities, it was time to move on to our next exciting event. Yes, “the Table Topics Session!”. This is the time when speakers respond to unexpected questions and give an impromptu speech.
Leading today’s session was TM NQ, the winner of the Most Impactful Rookie Award! And this was also her debut as Table Topics Master! With her signature opening greeting, “Good day, everyone!” the session officially began! Dressed in a wonderful summer-themed costume, she brought us a series of fun summer questions. Her unique yet impactful facilitation was truly impressive.

< Today’s Questions>
① What is your favorite summer event, and why?
 → Sumida River Fireworks Festival was amazing and beautiful, but scary, as if the fireworks were falling right above me. (TM TT)
②What are your favorite summer foods?
 → Popsicles (Guest G)
③ What is your most memorable summer outdoor experience?
 → A sunburn incident in Hawaii (TM YO)
④ Do you have a wind chime at home? If you do have one, please describe it. What do you like most about it? If not, would you like to have one? What kind of wind chime or sound would you like?
 → It would be wonderful to hear the sound of a wind chime during my commute. (TM RK)
⑤ What sound reminds you of summer, and why?
 → The sound of cicadas. When I was a child, I often caught cicadas. (TM AI)
⑥ If you could send any food down a bamboo slide like Nagashi-Somen, what would it be?
 → Sushi! As I love sushi, I would like to create a “Nagashi Sushi” experience with a river of soy sauce. (TM HN)
⑦ If you could invent a new summer food game, what would it be?
 → A “10-minute cooking challenge! I would like to enjoy Mexican dishes, such as Tacos with a mix of international flavors.(TM HA)

So, what about you? If you were suddenly asked these questions, what would your answers be? Let challenge and think of your own answers!!

## Prepared Speech Session!
Now, it’s time to move on to today’s main stage — the Prepared Speech Session! This is one of the exciting session where members deliver speeches they have prepared in advance. And today, we had four speakers. Among them, two were fresh new members who joined YTMC just last month.

First up on stage was TM KI. This was his first Prepared Speech! He shared his own journey of learning English and personal growth — overcoming challenges in learning English and struggles at his companies — as he pursues his goal of becoming a “persuasive leader”. His speech delivered a powerful message: the challenges he takes on at YTMC will become the next important step in his growth.

Next on stage was our second rookie member, TM MS. She shared her journey of rediscovering herself as more than the roles of “mother” and “housewife,” and her decision to take on new challenges in order to continue growing. Her courage to open a door and take that first step truly touched audience’s heart.

Now, it’s time for two entertainers that YTMC is proud of! Our third speaker was TM KM. Inspired by the words of a friend, TM KM tackled a serious topic — the issue of suicide among young people in Japan. But this is TM KM! With his unique storytelling style, he delivered an important message in an unique and engaging way. There was laughter, there were moments that made us think deeply, and finally, he delivered a powerful message to young people: ”After all, life is shits, but …”. The thoughts and feelings behind these words left a strong and lasting impression on the audience.

And our fourth speaker was TM KY. He introduced Rodri as his man crush, the star football player in Spain, as an example, he explained a style of leadership that empowers others — being proactive while also respecting and supporting teammates. His exciting presentation involved the audience and created a truly energetic atmosphere. It was a powerful performance that perfectly represented TM KY’s unique style!

##Special Stage!
This time, our Speech Contest Japanese Champion, TM TT, delivered a practice speech for the upcoming International Speech Contest Semi-Final.
TM TT, all of us at YTMC are cheering for your continued success in the International Speech Contest!

## Evaluation Session!
After a short break to cool down, we moved on to the next session — the Evaluation Session! This is an important session where we reflect on the speeches and the entire meeting, share e positive points and areas for improvement, and turn those insights into the next step of our growth.
Leading this session was TM KO. He demonstrated a calm and confident style of facilitation that reflected his rich experience — truly the work of an experienced Toastmaster. The four Evaluators also shared their feedback from their own perspectives, highlighting each speaker’s strengths while providing constructive suggestions and practical advice for further improvement.

 

## Award Session!!
The meeting reached its climax with the Award Session, where we announced the No.1 performers in each category! And the proud recipients of today’s awards are――
・Best Table Topics Speaker → TM HN
・Best Evaluator → TM HO
・Best Prepared Speaker → TM KM

Congratulations to all the award winners for demonstrating outstanding speeches, insightful evaluations, and a strong spirit of challenge!

##Closing
Once again, it was a fantastic meeting filled with learning, laughter, and inspiration! The energy and enthusiasm from both members and guests created a truly memorable and exciting session.
And finally, let me introduce one of today’s stars. It was TM MM, who took on the role of TMOD for the first time. However, her calm and confident facilitation made it hard to believe that this was her first time as TMOD. It was truly a Great Job!!
Our next regular meeting will be held on Saturday, August 22. We look forward to another exciting meeting filled with learning, laughter, and new connections! All guests are warmly welcome, and we sincerely look forward to seeing you there!
This meeting report was brought to you by TM MT. Thank you very much for staying with us until the end! See you again at our next meeting!

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今回のWebsiteリポーターは、TM MTがお届けします。

##オープニング
さあ、8月がスタート! 連日の猛暑、いや酷暑…。皆さん、夏バテしていませんか?そんな灼熱の一日でしたが、定例会の会場となった歴史と品格あふれる開港記念会館は、参加者の熱気でさらにヒートアップ!暑さに負けないエネルギーが会場いっぱいに広がっていました。
そして午後2時ちょうど――。 President HSの力強い「Call to Order!」の一声で、第864回定例会が華やかに開幕!オープニングでは、HSから熊本地震のお話がありました。彼は九州出身ということもあり、ご親族がご無事だったと伺い、ほっと一安心。「備えが何より大切だ」ということを、HSが私たちに改めて教えてくれました。防災も、Toastmastersのスピーチも、やっぱり準備が成功へのカギですね。

さて、本日の参加者は30名。そのうち2名はオンライン参加、会場には24名のメンバーと6名のゲストが集まりました! 最近のYTMCは、毎回たくさんのゲストにお越しいただき、会場はますます活気いっぱい!
実は、このWebsiteレポートを読んで参加を決めてくださる方も多いそうです。それなら責任重大! 今日も会場の熱気と笑顔、そしてYTMCならではの魅力を、たっぷりお届けしていきます。
それでは最後まで、お付き合いください!

## Word of the Day
さあ、ここで今日のキーワードをチェック!本日の Word of the Dayは “Serene”。意味は「穏やかな」「静かな」「心が落ち着いた」という言葉です。今日のMeeting Themeの “Ring Ring” にぴったり!風鈴の涼やかな音色を感じさせる、とても素敵なキーワードでした。この素晴らしい言葉を選んでくれたTM TM、ナイスチョイス! そして、サンキュー!

##TMOD(Toastmaster of the Day)登場!
続いて登場するのは、本日の司会進行役、TMOD Rookie MM!パワフルでカラフルな彼女にとって、本日は記念すべきTMODデビュー戦です!
スタートは、なんと風鈴の音色から。チリン、チリン……。その瞬間、会場全体が少し涼しくなったような、そんな爽やかな空気に包まれました。……しかし! ここからがRookie MMの本領発揮!涼しさだけでは終わりません。彼女らしいパワフルでエネルギッシュな進行で、会場をどんどん盛り上げていきました。

## Table Topics Session!
各ロール担当から役割説明が終わったところで、次のコーナーへ移ります。そう、エキサイティングな Table Topics Session!突然のお題に、その場で答える即興スピーチの時間です。
今回このセッションをリードするのは、Most Impactful Rookie Award受賞者のTM NQ!実は彼女にとっても、Table Topics Masterとしてのデビュー戦でした!おなじみのオープニングコール、「ごきげんよう、みなさん!」の一言で、いよいよセッションスタート! 夏らしいコスチュームで登場し、夏をテーマにした質問を次々と展開。ユニークでかつ、インパクトのある進行は見事でした。

< Today’s Questions>
それでは、本日の「夏のリクエストコーナー」!飛び出した質問はこちら!
① あなたの一番好きな夏のイベントは何ですか? また、その理由は?
 → 隅田川の花火大会。美しさに感動した一方で、花火が頭上に降ってくるような迫力があり、少し怖さも感じた(TM TT)
② あなたの好きな夏の食べ物は何ですか?
 → ポプシクル(Guest G)
③ あなたが夏に体験した屋外での出来事で、一番思い出に残っているものは?
 → ハワイでの日焼け事件(TM YO)
④ あなたの家には風鈴がありますか?もしあるなら、その風鈴について教えてください。もしないなら、どんな風鈴や音色が欲しいですか?*
 → 通勤中に風鈴の音色が聞こえたら素敵ですね(TM RK)
⑤ あなたにとって「夏」を思い出させる音は何ですか? また、その理由は?
 → セミの声。子供の頃、よくセミ取りをしました(TM AI)
⑥ もし流しそうめんの竹の樋に好きな食べ物を流せるとしたら、何を流してみたいですか
 →お鮨!お鮨が大好きなので、醤油リバーで「流しお鮨」をやってみたい(TM HN)
⑦ もし新しい「夏の食べ物ゲーム」を考えるとしたら、どんなゲームにしますか?
 →10分クッキング! タコスなどのメキシカン料理を、多国籍に楽しみたい(TM HA)

さて、皆さんはいかがですか?突然こんな質問をされたら、あなたならどんな答えを返しますか?ぜひ頭の中でチャレンジしてみてください!

## Prepared Speech Session!
さあ、ここからは本日のメインステージPrepared Speech Sessionへ!事前に準備したスピーチを披露する、YTMCのメインセッションです。今回のスピーカーは、なんと4名!そして、そのうち2名は今月入会したばかりのフレッシュな新人メンバーです。

まずステージに登場したのは、TM KI。 今回が彼にとって初めてのPrepared Speech!英語学習への挑戦、そして職場での葛藤を乗り越えながら、「説得力を持つリーダー」を目指す自身の歩みを語ってくれました。そして、YTMCでの挑戦こそが、彼にとって次の一歩になる――。そんな力強いメッセージが込められたスピーチでした。

続いて登場したのは、2人目の新人メンバー、TM MS。「母親」「主婦」という役割だけではない、自分自身との再会。そして、成長するために新たな一歩を踏み出す決意とチャレンジについて語ってくれました。勇気を持って新しい扉を開いた彼女の姿は、聴衆の心に響いたことでしょう。

ここからは、YTMCが誇る2人のエンターテイナーの登場です!
3人目のスピーカーは、TM KM。友人の言葉をきっかけに、日本の若者が抱える孤独や自殺問題というシリアスなテーマに向き合いました。しかし、そこはTM KM! 彼らしいユーモアと独特の語り口で、会場を引き込みました。笑いあり、考えさせられる場面あり。そして最後に届けた、若者への力強いメッセージ―― 「人生は最低だ、でも……」。この言葉に込められた彼の想いは、聴衆の心に強く残りました。

そして4人目のスピーカーは、TM KY。サッカー界のスター選手、ロドリ選手を例に挙げ、周囲を輝かせる、主体的でありながら他者を尊重するリーダーシップについて解説しました。会場を巻き込みながら展開される、エキサイティングなスピーチ。まさにTM KYらしい、エネルギーあふれるステージでした!

##スペシャルステージ!
今回は、スピーチコンテスト日本チャンピオン、TM TTが、インターナショナルセミファイナルコンテストに向けた練習スピーチを披露。
TM TT、インターナショナルコンテストでのさらなるご活躍を、YTMCメンバー全員で応援しています!

## Evaluation Session!
さて、休憩を挟んで少しクールダウンしてスタートしたのは、Evaluation Session!スピーチや例会全体を振り返り、良かった点や改善点を共有し、次の成長につなげる大切なセッションです。
今回、このセッションをリードしたのは TM KO。4名のSpeech Evaluatorをまとめながら、落ち着きと豊富な経験を感じさせる、まさにベテランらしい安定した進行を披露しました。そして4名のEvaluatorも、それぞれの視点からスピーカーの素晴らしかったポイントを紹介し、さらに成長につながる改善点や具体的なアドバイスを共有しました。

## Award Session!!
さあ、いよいよ例会のクライマックス!会場が注目する中、各カテゴリーのNo.1を発表する Award Sessionの時間です!
今回の栄えある受賞者は――
・Best Table Topics Speaker → TM HN
・Best Evaluator → TM HO
・Best Prepared Speaker → TM KM

素晴らしいスピーチ、的確な評価、そして熱いチャレンジ精神を披露された受賞者の皆さん、本当におめでとうございます!

# Closing
今回も、学びあり!笑いあり!そして感動あり!メンバーとゲストの熱気に包まれた、充実した定例会となりました。
そして最後に、今回の主役の一人をご紹介しましょう。初めてTMOD(司会進行)を務めた TM MM。しかし、そんな「初めて」を感じさせない、落ち着きと安定感あふれるパワフルなファシリテーション会場全体を見事にリードし、まさに “Great Job!!” の一言でした!

次回の定例会は 8月22日(土)。次回も、学びあり!笑いあり!新たな出会いあり!さらにパワーアップした例会になること間違いなしです!ゲストの皆さんのご参加を、メンバー一同、心よりお待ちしております!

今回の例会レポートをお届けしたのは、TM MT。最後までお付き合いいただき、ありがとうございました!それでは皆さん、次回の定例会でまたお会いしましょう!

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第863回例会レポート/The 863rd Regular Meeting Report

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Yokohama Toastmasters Club District 76, Division D, Area D1, Club #6995 | July 18 (Sat), 14:00–16:00 | Theme: “Wa (Harmony)”

The meeting opened at 14:00 with President TM HS calling the session to order and welcoming four guests: XG, SH, AK, and KK. In his opening remarks, TM HS spoke about seiza, the traditional Japanese sitting posture that originated in the Edo period on tatami mats, noting with humor that the biggest challenge of sitting this way is the legs going numb. The Business Session followed, during which it was announced that TM KT had completed a Toastmasters course, and TM MM made an announcement regarding membership payment. TM KS then presented the Word of the Day, “United,” before TM HA was introduced as Toastmaster of the Day. Role explanations rounded out the opening segment: Grammarian TM HN told stories about attending a Rakugo performance, Ah-Counter TM MS reminded members to “take a pause and remember, silence is power,” Vote Counter TM TT shared her belief that Wa (harmony) leads to peace, Timer TM KI suggested ways to create harmony and encourage active discussion in professional settings, and Website Reporter TM KY reflected on how the Japanese-style room reminded him of the ryokan his mother’s family used to run.

The Table Topics Session began at 14:14under Table Topics Master TM NM, who built the session around the theme “Different Kinds of Wa.” TM KT was asked how the club could strengthen harmony within Yokohama Toastmasters, and suggested that walking and hiking together in Kamakura would be a good way to build closer bonds. TM KK was asked which washoku dish he would recommend to foreign visitors, and answered sukiyaki, noting that while raw egg can be an initial hurdle for foreigners, it opens the door to learning about Japanese food culture. TM HK was asked which animal he would like to talk with, and chose the dog he had as a high school student. TM TMh was asked what aspect of Japanese culture she would most like to share with foreigners, and highlighted Japanese table manners and the way people express gratitude for food. TM JI was asked about the most meaningful advice he had ever received, and recalled his mother teaching him that 働く (working) means making things easier for others. TM MM was asked which Olympic event she would compete in, and said that although she isn’t athletic, she would choose the marathon, recalling how her school required a daily 15-minute morning run, and adding that she wants to stay healthy so she can keep drinking for the rest of her life. The segment closed with the Timer’s report and a vote for Best Table Topics Speaker.

The Prepared Speeches session ran from 14:35 to 15:13 and featured four female speakers. Speaker 1, TM EF, delivered “One Goal, Many Voices,” addressing four communication styles: direct, supportive, analytical, and initiating. She acted out each style to demonstrate the differences, noted that she finds direct communication the most effective, and admitted that the initiating style remains the hardest for her, expressing a goal of learning to flex between styles depending on the situation. Speaker 2, TM NQ, presented “The Power of Praise,” opening by sitting down and reading aloud from a picture book she had written, narrating it as though telling a story to children. The book’s protagonist, Nana, is told she needs to improve her communication, tries her best, but is ultimately laid off from work; Nana then discovers the practice of “affirmation,” learning to speak positively about herself, and finds the courage to join a Toastmasters club. TM NQ revealed that Nana represents herself, and that praise from TM YI gave her the confidence to keep going, closing with her core message: if you notice something good in someone, don’t keep it to yourself, because those words can give that person real confidence. Speaker 3, TM YA, delivered “Lose the Battle, Win the War,” recalling how a friend once asked whether she had ever experienced a true sense of accomplishment. She described placing fourth in a long-distance race during her school years and realized through that experience that a genuine sense of achievement and success comes from within, captured in the simple feeling of “yes, I did it.” Speaker 4, TM TS, gave “A Second Chance,” describing her move from Fukuoka to Fukui for her husband’s job, a move she had not chosen for herself. Isolated with no friends in Fukui, she decided to start a Toastmasters club and recruited her husband, TM NS, as a partner who was fluent in English, motivated, and trustworthy. Just days before the club’s demo meeting, at which seven guests were expected, TM NS informed her he had to travel to Tokyo for business; frustrated but out of time, she asked her English teacher to fill in, and the demo meeting succeeded. TM NS later became a diligent and dependable club member, and TM TS closed by reflecting that building a team sometimes requires cutting people slack and giving them room to grow. The session ended with the Timer’s report and a vote for Best Prepared Speaker.

Following an intermission from 15:13 to 15:23, the Evaluation Session opened with General Evaluator TM RK, who remarked that the Japanese-style room brought back memories of serving as MC at a gathering during his freshman year, where everyone had been drunk. TM TU, evaluating Speaker 1, praised TM EF’s clear delivery and natural storytelling, noting the speech had a consistent, unified structure, and suggested she vary her voice and facial expressions further when portraying different roles. TM EW, evaluating Speaker 2, said she was impressed by TM NQ’s preparation and the clarity of her message that words can give others confidence, and found the shift from sitting and reading a picture book to standing and delivering the message directly to be highly effective, suggesting more use of pauses and eye contact for further improvement. TM HAr, evaluating Speaker 3, noted that TM YA did an excellent job sharing her personal experience and sense of accomplishment from her long-distance running days, earning the audience’s trust, though she observed that the idea of achievement coming purely “from within” can be a difficult concept for some, since people often also need praise from their peers. TM KM, evaluating Speaker 4, described TM TS’s speech as elegant, with comfortable pacing, composed posture, and sophisticated phrasing such as “cut some slack,” and his only suggestion was to give her husband, TM NS, an opportunity to share his own perspective on the story. After the Timer’s report and the vote for Best Evaluator, reports followed: Grammarian TM HN noted the Japanese words used throughout the meeting and offered their English translations, Ah-Counter TM MS recognized members who had used pauses effectively, and TM KS was noted that the Word of the Day, “United,” proved a challenging word to weave into prepared speeches, though many had found ways to use it. TM RK then delivered the General Evaluation, remarking that the Japanese-style room made for a special but difficult note-taking experience on tatami, joking that the club should rent a yakatabune (traditional houseboat) next time, and expressing happiness at the turnout of 34 members, noting that YTMC remains the second-largest club in Japan.

The meeting closed between 15:49 and 16:00 with the Award Presentation, recognizing TM KK for Best Table Topics Speaker, TM KM for Best Evaluator, and TM TS for Best Speech. This was followed by TMOD TM HA’s closing comments, Bouquets & Brickbats, comments from guests and silent members, a group photo, and adjournment led by President TM HS.

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第862回例会レポート/The 862nd Regular Meeting Report

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It was in the middle of the rainy season and despite of a light rain periodically, we had so many participants, including 6 guests, almost likely flooding over from the room. This fact must be remarkable to note how much our regular meetings are lively. A new fiscal year (for 2026) has just started and today’s regular meeting was the first one, which was kicked off by this year’s president, TM HSA.

In the opening, a great news brought our attention that TM TTA has proceeded to the semifinal stage in the Toastmasters world speech contest, which is to be held in Canada this August. President also mentioned 30%+ of YTMC club members have achieved completing of Pathways level 1, which is a remarkable milestone and appreciated by Toastmasters International HQ. Then, having two new members onboard in today’s meeting, we held an induction ceremony for them, followed by introduce of Word-of-the-day ‘by TM KHI. He chose ‘earthy’. Then, Toastmaster-of-the-day TM HOH took over to conduct the meeting, Today’s meeting theme was ‘Rookie’ and respective role takers introduced their role along with their own rookie story.

In the Table Topic session, TM YOS delivered 6 topics, following and responding to today’s theme ‘rookie’:

1: What was your hardest experience when you were a rookie?
TM HAO shared her heartwarming parenting episode she encountered very recently.

2: What was your most surprising thing when you were a rookie?
TM NSA relied his busiest interaction days between the US and Japan because of the time lag.

3: What was your unforgettable mistake when you were a rookie?
TM MMO reminded herself importance of reporting to the manager when she was in difficulty in dealing with customers.

4: How did the rookie year change you?
TM KIS responded his experience at a restaurant.

5: What was your small success in your rookie year?
One guest shared his learning episode through communication with foreign colleagues in the US.

6: What is a true rookie?
TM YIS suggested, “Everyone should challenge anytime in their life to be a true rookie.”

In the prepared speech session, three out of four members delivered their very first speech:

1: ‘My weakest talent’ by TM JIN for his first speech referred to his back ground why he joined the club, using the point of view from his thought through his job assignment history.

2: ’Three addresses’ by TM TMA for her first speech referred to the origin of her given name, place to learn, and place to work.

3: ’To join or not to join’ by TM KSH for her first speech referred to her English learning history toward her decision to join the club.

4: ‘One compass wasn’t enough for my leadership’ by TM TUS referred ‘Inshallah’ (like ‘Que Será, Será’) when he worked with an African country and learned there were many ways to perform a leadership.

The evaluation session conducted by TM ATA, is not only for the prepared speakers but also for every participants a valuable opportunity to learn what a good speech is. Individual evaluator, TM HNI, TM TTA, TM NMI and TM TSA delivered warm and thoughtful evaluation to their speaker.

After having the award session and the guest interviews, and sharing some club notice, TM HSA closed the meeting successfully.


梅雨の真っただ中で、時折小雨が降るあいにくの天気にもかかわらず、今回はゲスト6名を含む大勢の参加者が集まり、会場からあふれそうなほどの盛況となりました。このことからも、YTMCの例会がいかに活気にあふれているかがうかがえます。

2026年度の新しい会計年度が始まり、この日の例会は新年度最初の例会となりました。新会長のTM HSAによる開会で、会はスタートしました。

冒頭では、TM TTAが今年8月にカナダで開催されるトーストマスターズ世界スピーチコンテストの準決勝大会へ進出したという素晴らしいニュースが紹介されました。また、会長からは、YTMC会員の30%以上がPathwaysレベル1を修了したことが報告され、これは大きな節目であり、Toastmasters International本部からも高く評価されているとの紹介がありました。

続いて、この日新たに入会した2名の新会員の入会式(インダクション・セレモニー)が行われました。その後、TM KHIがWord of the Day「earthy」を紹介し、TMOD(Toastmaster of the Day)のTM HOHへと進行が引き継がれました。

この日の例会テーマは 「Rookie(新人)」。各役割担当者は、自身の役割紹介に加え、新人時代のエピソードを交えながら自己紹介を行いました。

テーブルトピックス

テーブルトピックスマスターのTM YOSは、この日のテーマ「Rookie」に沿って、次の6つの質問を出題しました。

1. 新人時代、一番大変だった経験は何ですか?
TM HAOは、ごく最近経験した心温まる子育てのエピソードを紹介しました。

2. 新人時代、一番驚いたことは何ですか?
TM NSAは、アメリカと日本の時差のために非常に忙しいやり取りが続いた日々について語りました。

3. 新人時代、忘れられない失敗は何ですか?
TM MMOは、顧客対応で困った際には上司へ報告することの大切さを学んだ経験を振り返りました。

4. 新人の一年はあなたをどのように変えましたか?
TM KISは、レストランでの経験について語りました。

5. 新人時代の小さな成功は何でしたか?
ゲストのお一人は、アメリカで外国人の同僚とのコミュニケーションを通じて学んだ経験を紹介しました。

6. 本当の「ルーキー」とはどんな人ですか?
TM YISは、「人生のどんな時でも新しいことに挑戦する人こそ、本当のルーキーだ」と締めくくりました。

準備スピーチ

4名のスピーカーのうち3名が、クラブでの初スピーチを披露しました。

1.「My Weakest Talent」— TM JIN(初スピーチ)
これまでの仕事での配属や経験を振り返りながら、自身がYTMCに入会した理由を語りました。

2.「Three Addresses」— TM TMA(初スピーチ)
自分の名前の由来、学びの場、そして職場という「3つの住所(Addresses)」をテーマに、自身の歩みを紹介しました。

3.「To Join or Not to Join」— TM KSH(初スピーチ)
英語学習の歩みと、クラブへの入会を決断するまでの経緯について語りました。

4.「One Compass Wasn’t Enough for My Leadership」— TM TUS
アフリカの国で働いた経験をもとに、「Inshallah」という考え方(フランス語の「Que Será, Será」に似た意味合いとして紹介)に触れながら、リーダーシップにはさまざまな形があることを学んだ経験を語りました。

論評セッション

論評セッションはTM ATAが進行しました。論評はスピーカーだけでなく、参加者全員にとって「良いスピーチとは何か」を学ぶ貴重な機会です。

個人論評では、TM HNI、TM TTA、TM NMI、TM TSAが、それぞれのスピーカーに対して温かく、示唆に富んだフィードバックを送りました。

最後に、各賞の表彰、ゲストインタビュー、クラブからのお知らせが行われ、新会長TM HSAの閉会宣言をもって、新年度最初の例会は成功裏に終了しました。

 

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第861回例会レポート/The 861th Regular Meeting Report

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Our final meeting of this term was successfully held, welcoming four guests. We are always delighted to
see new faces joining us and learning about our club.
Several members who recently joined the club took on meeting roles for the first time, including Ah-
Counter, 1st Vote Counter, Timer, and Website Reporter. Thanks to the support of many experienced
members, everything proceeded smoothly.

The meeting opened with a fabulous mini-performance by TM Q as the Word of the Day presenter. Our
Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD), TM T, skillfully managed the meeting schedule while highlighting the
strengths and unique characteristics of each role holder.

The Table Topics session was led by our beloved teacher, TM M. The questions focused on family and
friends. Although it can be challenging to formulate answers in English on the spot, Table Topics
provides excellent training not only in language skills but also in self-expression. Participants showcased
their individuality in various ways, whether through eye contact, expressive facial expressions, effective
pauses, or engaging delivery.

Next came the eagerly anticipated Prepared Speech Session.
The first speaker, TM I, delivered a speech about food, including chocolate, and the joys of human
relationships. Her personality shone brilliantly throughout the presentation. Making full use of gestures,
facial expressions, and vocal variety, she transformed her speech into a truly entertaining performance.
She even introduced original coined words, yet her speech structure ensured that everyone could easily
understand their meaning.
The second speaker, TM T, presented a speech about children& picture books. By projecting images
from actual books, he helped the audience visualize his message while logically explaining what adults
can learn from them as well. It was particularly impressive how he developed a profound message from
the catchy opening phrase, “Peek-a-boo.”


The third speaker, TM O, offered a unique perspective on friendship by evaluating the relationship with a
close friend through the lens of the Avengers. The speech was filled with creativity and originality. The
message about cherishing friendship culminated in a dramatic conclusion delivered alongside Avengers-
themed music, making the audience feel as though they had stepped into a movie scene.
Following the speeches came the Evaluation Session, where evaluators provided feedback on each
presentation. Typically, evaluators identify two strengths and one area for improvement. This process
helps members develop the ability to quickly analyze and assess a speech they have heard only once.
Many evaluations today focused on speech organization and structure. Constructive suggestions were
offered in a positive manner, encouraging speakers and motivating them to continue improving.

As General Evaluator TM U pointed out, today’s meeting was especially welcoming and friendly. TM T’s
introductions of each member’s personality and strengths helped guests gain a deeper understanding of
our club community. TM Q’s entertaining Word of the Day presentation also helped create a relaxed
atmosphere from the very beginning. Together, all participants contributed to the warm and supportive
environment that defines our club.
Toward the end of the meeting, we held the 2025-2026 Term Award Ceremony to recognize outstanding
achievements throughout the year.
The award recipients were:
– Be World Championship Award: TM T
– Most Breakthrough Award: TM I
– Most Admirable Director Award: TM A

– Most Impactful Rookie Award: TM Q
– Unbreakable Rising Phoenix Award: TM S
Congratulations to all award winners, and thank you for your remarkable contributions throughout the
term.
Finally, we held the Installation Ceremony for the incoming officers. Toastmasters is a member-driven
organization, and our club is operated by seven officers. During this ceremony, the official transition of
responsibilities took place from the outgoing officers to the incoming team.
For some members, this will be their first time serving as an officer. Fortunately, our club has always
fostered a spirit of mutual support and cooperation. Whenever challenges arise, members are ready to
help one another, and we are truly grateful for this supportive culture.
We are also excited to welcome two new members at our next meeting on July 4th.
Let’s continue to grow, learn, and make our club even more vibrant together in the coming term!

861回目例会のゲストは4名、毎回新たな方々がお越しになって我々も嬉しい限りです♪
また直近で入会された方々が初めての役割(Ah Counter, 1 st Vote Counter, Timer, Website Reporter)を            
担われておりました。多くのメンバーがサポートしていただいていることもり、滞りなく進められてい
ましたね。
TM QさんによるWord of the Day(本日の例会でこの単語を積極的に使ってみましょう!という単語を
示す役割)にて、ファブラスなショート劇場(のような説明)から幕開けました!Toastmasters of the
Day(TMOD, 例会の司会進行役)には、ベテランメンバーのTM Tさんが的確なタイムマネジメントを
されながら、各役割の方々のStrengthや特徴を表現されていました♪
Table Topics Master(初めての質問に対してその場で答えるセッションがあり、質問側の役割)は我ら
が先生、TM Mさんでした。本日は家族や友人に纏わる質問でしたね。即興で答えを考えながら英語で
表現するのは比較的難しいですが、とてもいい訓練になりますね。英語だけでなく表現力も試されます
。でも、ご自身ではシャイと仰りながらもアイコンタクトを取られながらお話されている方、表情や間
もうまく使いながら表現されている方、皆さんご自身の強みを活かしながら話されていました!
そしておまちかね、Prepared Speech Session(事前準備してスピーチを披露するセッション)です。
1人目はTM Iさん。チョコレートはじめ食に関する感性や愉快な人間関係に関するスピーチでした!本
日も彼女らしさが大炸裂。全身・表情・声色をフル活用してそれはまるでエンターテインメントを見て
いるかのよう。彼女のスピーチでは造語も出てくるのですが、初めて耳にしても誰もが分かるようなス
ピーチ構成になっていました。
2人目はTM Tさん。子供向け絵本に関するスピーチでした!実際の絵本イメージをいくつか投影され、
聞き手にイメージを持たせながら、そこから大人にとってもどういう学びがあるか、論理的に表現され
ていました。最初にPeek-a-boo(いないないばあ)というキャッチーなキーワードから深みのあるスピ
ーチ構成となっていることが印象的でしたね。
3人目はTM Oさん。ご自身の親友との関係性について、有名なAvengersたちの関係性の観点から客観
的にEvaluateするという斬新なアイデアが溢れていましたね!友情を大切にしようというメッセージも
、最後はAvengersの音楽に乗せながらセリフのように表現されており、なんだか映画の中に引き込まれ
たような感覚でした。
Prepared Speech Session後は、Evaluation Session(Prepared Speakerのスピーチを評価するセッショ
ン)。基本的には各スピーチの良いところを2点、改善点を1点挙げていきます。初めて聞いたスピー
チに対し短時間で特徴を捉え、評価するというスキルが磨かれます。本日はスピーチ構成に関する評価
が多かったですね。改善点もただ「こうしたほうが良い」と終わらすのではなく、「こうしたらもっと
素敵になると思う!」という建設的なコメントをいただけるので、次のスピーチに向けてモチベーショ
ンが上がりますね。
General Evaluator(例会全体がどうだったか?を評価する役割)のTM Uさんも仰っていたように、本
日はTMODのTM Tさんが各役割の方々の特徴やキャラクターを説明してくださったおかげで、ゲストの
皆さんにもどういうメンバーの人が所属しているかがよく分かったこと、最初のWord of the DayのTM
Qさんが場を和ませてくださったことをはじめ、いつものようにフレンドリーな例会を全員が作ったこ
とについ褒めたたえてくださいました。



例会の終わりはまず、Award Ceremony term of 2025-2026(今期でそれぞれ活躍された人)でした!
Be World ChampionshipにTM T, Most BreakthroughにTM I, Most admirable DiretorにTM A, Most

Impactful RookieにTM Q, Unbreakable Rising PhoenixにTM Sが選出されました。素晴らしい活躍をあ
りがとうございました!

最後にInstallation Ceremony(来期オフィサーの引継ぎ式)でした!トーストマスターズはメンバーで
運営しており、7名のオフィサーがいます。本日を以って、前期のオフィサーから来期のオフィサーへ
の正式な引継ぎが行われました。来期のオフィサーでは初めて担当する方もいます。困ったときはお互
い助け合い、日頃より相互扶助の精神があるメンバーの方が多いので、とても有難いと感じています。
次回7月4日の例会でも、新たに2名の方が入会されます!来期もみなさんで盛り上げていきましょう!

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第860回例会レポート/The 860th Regular Meeting Report

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  6月になり、最初の例会です。天気は晴れで、風が思ったより涼しく気持ちの良い日でし
た。本日のトーストマスターはTM Aです。経験豊富で、進め方に安心感があります。24
名の会員と2名のゲストが参加しました。
プレジデントは、アイスブレークとして小説を紹介しました。「決してデジタル化できな
い本」だそうです。
Sさんが新メンバーとなることが発表され、入会セレモニーが行われました。メンターは
TM Oと発表されました。

本日の言葉は「Adaptive」。
即興スピーチ
Table Topics MasterはTM T。6月1日はYokohama Toastmasters Clubの誕生日だそうです。
テーマは「YTMC」。
Q1:横浜トーストマスターズで、記憶に残る会議は?
A1: プレジデントを引き受けたときや、コンテストに参加し、勝たなければいけないプ
レッシャーを感じたとき。
Q2:YTMCの最初の印象は?
A2: よく組織されていると感じた。歴史とメンバーの努力によるものだと思った。
Q3:YTMCのプレジデントになったら、どうしますか?
A3: YTMCの雰囲気を保ちたい。また、外国人メンバーを増やしたい。
Q4:子供にYTMCをどう説明するか?
A4: 自分の子供がすでにYTMCを理解しているので、参加するように誘いたい。
Q5:YTMCの今季を振り返って評価してください。
A5: 楽しめて、参加しやすく、失敗してもよい雰囲気を保てたと思う。
Q6:YTMCの会議の構成を変えるとしたら?
A6: Joke Sessionの追加が良いと思う。

準備スピーチ
1st Speaker TM M
When “Safe” Isn’t Safe
人間はいろいろな側面から考え続けることができる、というメッセージのスピーチでした

2nd Speaker TM Q
The Soul of Japan (Revised)
日本人の宗教観や考え方について向き合ったスピーチでした
。Compassion、Courage、Respectが日本の魂である、というメッセージでした。
3rd Speaker TM T
Direct Communication: Its Virtue and Vice
子供の頃に体験した海外生活や、会社でのコミュニケーションなど、自身のコミュニケー
ションスタイルに関するスピーチでした。
4th Speaker TM O
Impromptu Speech
2つの即興スピーチを行うプロジェクトでした。
1つ目は、先輩への弔辞を述べるというお題で、先輩との強烈な思い出について語りまし
た。
2つ目は、災害シェルターで疲れ果てたメンバーに対し、リーダーとして話をするという
お題でした。自身の強烈な失敗談を語ることで、メンバーを勇気づけました。
論評
全体論評はTM Sが担当しました。

1st Evaluator TM I
ジョークを交えながらも、的確な論評だと感じました。
2nd Evaluator TM T
スピーカーをよく観察した結果による論評だと感じました。
3rd Evaluator TM O
全体的には興味深い話であったが、一つのストーリーに絞って丁寧に説明し、そのときに
どう感じたかを加えることを提案していました。
4th Evaluator TM T
強烈なコメントを述べつつ、最後は本質的な論評を行うところが印象的でした。
TM Sからは全体論評が述べられました。また、各論評者へのフィードバックも行われまし
た。
表彰
 即興スピーチ賞:TM S
 論評賞:TM T
 準備スピーチ賞:TM Q

TM A、スムーズなファシリテーションをありがとうございました。
今回も非常に笑いと学びの多い例会となりました。

This was the first meeting of June. The weather was sunny, and the breeze was cooler than
expected, making for a very pleasant day. The Toastmaster of the Day was TM A. With
extensive experience, TM A led the meeting smoothly and confidently. A total of 24
members and 2 guests attended.
As an icebreaker, the President introduced a novel, describing it as “a book that can never
be digitized.”
It was also announced that S had joined the club as a new member, and an induction
ceremony was held. TM O was introduced as S&#39;s mentor.
The Word of the Day was “Adaptive.”
Table Topics Session
The Table Topics Master was TM T. We learned that June 1 is the anniversary of Yokohama
Toastmasters Club. The theme of the session was “YTMC.”
Q1: What meeting at Yokohama Toastmasters do you remember most?
A1: The time I accepted the role of President, and when I participated in a contest and felt
the pressure of having to win.
Q2: What was your first impression of YTMC?
A2: I felt that the club was very well organized. I believe this is the result of its long history
and the efforts of its members.
Q3: What would you do if you became President of YTMC?
A3: I would like to preserve the club’s atmosphere and attract more international members.
Q4: How would you explain YTMC to your child?
A4: My child already understands what YTMC is, so I would encourage them to participate.
Q5: How would you evaluate this season of YTMC?
A5: I believe we maintained an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere where members felt
comfortable participating and making mistakes.
Q6: If you could change the meeting format, what would you do?
A6: I think adding a Joke Session would be a good idea.
Prepared Speeches
1st Speaker: TM M
When “Safe” Isn’t Safe

The speaker delivered a message that human beings are capable of continuously
examining issues from many different perspectives.
2nd Speaker: TM Q
The Soul of Japan (Revised)
This speech explored Japanese religious beliefs and ways of thinking. The speaker&#39;s
message was that Compassion, Courage, and Respect form the soul of Japan.
3rd Speaker: TM T
Direct Communication: Its Virtue and Vice
The speaker shared experiences from living overseas during childhood and communicating
in the workplace, reflecting on his own communication style.
4th Speaker: TM O
Impromptu Speech
This project consisted of delivering two impromptu speeches.
In the first speech, the speaker was asked to deliver a eulogy for a senior colleague and
spoke about a powerful memory of that person.
In the second speech, the speaker was asked to play the role of a leader addressing
exhausted members in a disaster shelter. By sharing a significant personal failure, the
speaker encouraged and inspired the audience.
Evaluations
The General Evaluator was TM S.

1st Evaluator: TM I
The evaluation was accurate and insightful, while also incorporating humor.
2nd Evaluator: TM T
The evaluator appeared to have carefully observed the speaker and provided thoughtful
feedback.
3rd Evaluator: TM O
The evaluator commented that the speech was interesting overall, but suggested focusing
on a single story, explaining it thoroughly, and describing the emotions experienced during
that event.
4th Evaluator: TM T
It was impressive how the evaluator made strong comments while ultimately delivering
insightful and substantive feedback.
TM S then delivered the General Evaluation and also provided feedback to each evaluator.

Awards
 Best Table Topics Speaker: TM S
 Best Evaluator: TM T
 Best Prepared Speaker: TM Q
Thank you, TM A, for your smooth facilitation of the meeting.
Once again, it was a meeting filled with both laughter and learning.

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第859回例会レポート/The 859th Regular Meeting Report

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On Saturday, May 23, Yokohama was once again crowded with many tourists
enjoying the weekend atmosphere.
In such a lively Yokohama, a Toastmasters meeting was held at the Yokohama
Port Opening Memorial Hall, and we were able to spend another enjoyable time
together.

The meeting started with an induction ceremony, where Mr. I officially joined our
club as a new member.
Welcome to Yokohama Toastmasters, Mr. I!
The TMOD for the day was Ms. T, who has contributed to our club for many
years. The meeting began with her gentle and elegant style of moderation. Her
opening question to the members was: “What does May blues mean to you             ?”
As usual, the meeting began with the Table Topics Speech Session. The
session master for the day was Ms. I, who prepared the following unique
questions for the members:
 What do you do when you wake up but don’t want to work?
 What food makes you energized?
 What would you say to someone who has May blues?
 What is your personal medicine when you feel tired?
 Do you have any tips to take care of your body or mind during the rainy
season?
Thank you, Ms. I, for the interesting questions!
The next session was the Prepared Speech Session. Four unique members
delivered the following wonderful speeches.

The first speaker was the talented Ms. Y. She talked about her mother’s
childhood experiences, including stories related to the GHQ, giving us a strong
sense of history.
The second speaker, Mr. K, introduced his “Carp Catching Master” skills with
photos, skillfully connecting the topic to his own leadership experiences.
The third speaker, Mr. N, humorously shared his personal experience during a
medical checkup, successfully gaining empathy and laughter from the
members.
The final speaker was also Mr. N, who entertained us with a mysterious story
about “Kokkuri-san” (similar to a Ouija board), allowing the members to enjoy its
strange and fascinating world.

After the break, each speaker received valuable evaluations from fellow
members, making the meeting highly educational and inspiring.

We were also happy to welcome guests again today, and the Yokohama
Toastmasters meeting ended successfully.

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第858回例会レポート/The 858th Regular Meeting Report

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五月晴れの日、第858回例会が波止場会館で執り行われました。
青い空と青い横浜港を見渡せる4階の会場は爽やか感があり、さらに6名のゲストを迎えて
華やいだ雰囲気で例会が始まりました。
プレジデント挨拶の後、次期役員の選挙が執り行われ、推薦された候補者全員当選。

若いオフィサー達が誕生し、来期も楽しく活気のある、豊かな例会が持てるでしょう。
“おめでとう!よろしくお願いいたします。”
今日の言葉は「大切にする・cherish」
今日のトーストマスターは、明るく、話すのが楽しいという雰囲気のあるTM F、初めての
TMOD役とは思えないほど周りを笑いに包み、サクサクと例会を進めていきました。

例会テーマは「母の日」・明日は母の日です。
TMOD のTM F の国では母の日を祝わないけど日本に来てお母さんにプレゼント、バッグ
を贈った。
役割担当者のそれぞれの回答:
TM O:ホテルの朝食に母を招待します。
TM Q: 花をもってお墓に行き「愛してる」と言う。
TM M: 高校生の時、母からローションをつけるように言われて使い、今教える生徒から「
先生、顔光っている」と言われてる。
テーブルトピックセションはTM T :いつもより多い8問が出題され、どれもユニークで実
のある質問でした。
                     しかし回答者は瞬時に真実味のある回答をし
、聴衆からは笑いや「おお~」という声が上がった。

1. AIの出現により通訳を廃止すべきだという主張に、どのように反論しますか?
TM A: AIはベストフレンドになれるし、語学を学ぶのに良い。
2. もしあなたが新しいビジネスを始めるとしたら、どうしますか?
TM O:サラリーマン生活は疲れる、早期退職し不動産会社を始めようと考えている

3. もし息子さんや娘さんがいらっしゃるなら、どのビジネスを勧めますか?
TM T:いつも娘に言ってます、「お金持ちになりたいなら国算英をしっかり勉強しな
さい。」

4. もし100万ドルを手に入れたら、どう使いますか?
TM U: YTMCの広報担当としてYTMCに全額使う。
5. あなたの人生で最も重要な要素は何ですか?
TM T: 毎日の決まりきった仕事を体調が優れないときもする。
6. あなたの母親は今、あなたのことを何と言うだろうか?
TM N: 人前で緊張しないでと言うでしょう。母は歌を歌うのが好きで、明るい人で
す。
7. あなたの人生を要約してください。
TM A: 6歳からどのように育ち、勉強し、仕事をしてきたかをはなし、今は会計の仕
事をしている。
8. もしあなたが生前遺言を書くとしたら、何を書きますか?
TM T: 私たちはすでにお互いに遺言書を作成してる。将来書き換えなければ?
準備スピーチは3名で、そのうち2人はスピーチ時間が10~15分と長いものでした。

最初のスピーカーはTM T:”When mindset changes・・”
引用文、「考え方が変われば、行動が変わる。行動が変われば、習慣が変わる。習慣が変わ
れば、人格が変わる。人格が変われば、運命が変わる。」

仕事でジェクトに新たに加わった人がどのように変わり、またチームメンバーも変化してき
たか。さらにTM T個人がYTMCに入りどう変わったかを引用文を使い効果的に話した。
2番目のスピーカーはTM I: “Visionary Leader”
誰でもリーダーになれる! 私は教師として生徒たちに教えたいこと、「自分で考えなさい
、疑問を見つけ、調べそして答えを見つけなさい。そして行動をおこしなさい。」
ビジョンはあっても計画がない人は、リーダーではなく、ただの夢想家である。

熱く語ってくれました。
最後のスピーカーはTM T: “The Trophy”
人前で話すだけでドキドキ、ましてやスピーチコンテスト出場、しかも一番バッター!
しかし私とは正反対の娘、ピアノ発表会でも緊張しないし堂々としている。
ステージの場を純粋に楽しんでいる。
私もスピーチ時間に集中し、勝ちにいくのではなくステージの場を楽しむ!

一位優勝、トロフィー獲得! 
「おめでとうございます」、声もよく通り、ジェスチャーも自然で堂々として見えました。
論評セションは準備スピーチへの誠実なフィードバック:

論評者はTM A, TM M, TM Iの3名。
それぞれに的確な論評をし、特に良かったのは具体的な改善点を上げていたことです。
今日のベスト賞:
テーブルトピック賞:TM O
論評賞:TM I
準備スピーチ賞:TM T
おめでとうございます!

    Web report
On a beautiful sunny day in May, the 858th regular meeting was held at the Hatoba
Kaikan.
The meeting room on the 4th floor, overlooking the blue sky and Yokohama Port, created
a refreshing atmosphere. With six guests joining us, the meeting began in a warm and
lively mood.
After the President’s opening remarks, the election for next term’s officers was held,
and all recommended candidates were elected.
A new generation of young officers was born, and it looks certain that next year’s
meetings will continue to be enjoyable, energetic, and fulfilling.

“Congratulations, and we look forward to working with you!”
The Word of the Day was “Cherish.”
Today’s Toastmaster was TM F, whose cheerful personality and enjoyable speaking style
immediately brought laughter and warmth to the room.
It was hard to believe this was TM F’s first time serving as TMOD, as the meeting moved
smoothly and energetically from start to finish.
The theme of the meeting was “Mother’s Day,” as tomorrow is Mother’s Day.
TM F shared that although Mother’s Day is not celebrated in their home country, after
coming to Japan she bought a bag as a gift for her mother.
Each role taker also shared their own thoughts and stories related to mothers:
 TM O: “I invite my mother to a hotel breakfast.”
 TM Q: “I visit my mother’s grave with flowers and say, ‘I love you.’”
 TM M: “When I was in high school, my mother told me to use lotion, so I started
using it. Now my students tell me, ‘Teacher, your face is glowing!’”
The Table Topics session was led by TM T.
There were eight questions this time, more than usual, and all of them were unique and
meaningful.
The speakers responded instantly with sincere and realistic answers, drawing laughter and
impressed reactions of “Ohhh!” from the audience.           
1. How would you counter an argument on disposing interpreter due to the advent of
AI?
TM A: “AI can become our best friend, and it is also useful for language learning.”
2. What would you do if you were to start a new business ?
TM O: “Corporate life is exhausting. I’m thinking of taking early retirement and
starting a real estate company.”
3. Which business would you recommend to your sons or daughters if any ?
TM T: “I always tell my daughter, ‘If you want to become wealthy, study
Japanese, math, and English seriously.’”
4. If you happen to acquire a million dollar, how would you spend ?
TM U: “As the PR officer of YTMC, I would spend all of it on YTMC.”
5. What is the single most important factor in your life ?
TM T: “Continuing my daily responsibilities even when I don’t feel well.”
6. What would your mother say about you right now ?
TM N: “She would tell me not to be nervous in front of people. My mother loves
singing and is a very cheerful person.”
7. Please summarize your life.
TM A spoke about how they were raised from the age of six, how they studied and
worked, and shared that they are now working in accounting.
8. If you were to write a living will, what would you write?
TM T: “We have already prepared wills for each other, but perhaps we may need
to revise them in the future.”
There were three prepared speeches, two of which were longer speeches of 10 to 15
minutes.
*The first speaker was TM T with the speech titled “When Mindset Changes…”

“Change your mindset, and your actions will change.
Change your actions, and your habits will change.
Change your habits, and your character will change.
Change your character, and your destiny will change.”
Using this quote effectively, TM T spoke about how a new member joining their workplace
project transformed, how the entire team changed positively, and also how joining YTMC
personally changed his own life as well.
*The second speaker was TM I with the speech “Visionary Leader.”
“Anyone can become a leader!”
As a teacher, TM I passionately shared what they want their students to learn:
“Think for yourself. Find questions, research them, discover the answers, and take
action.”
TM I also delivered the powerful message:
“A person with vision but without a plan is not a leader, but merely a dreamer.”
*The final speaker was TM T with the speech “The Trophy.”
Speaking in front of people alone is nerve-racking, and competing in a speech contest as
the first speaker makes it even more stressful.
However, his daughter is completely different. Even during piano recitals, she never
seems nervous and always appears confident and relaxed.
She genuinely enjoys being on stage.
From her, he learned an important lesson: instead of focusing on winning, enjoy the
experience of being on stage itself.
As a result, TM T won the first place and proudly received the trophy.
“Congratulations!”
The strong voice projection, natural gestures, and confident stage presence left a strong
impression on the audience.
During the evaluation session, sincere and thoughtful feedback was given for each
prepared speech.
The evaluators were TM A, TM M, and TM I.
Each evaluator gave insightful comments, and what stood out most was the specific
suggestions for improvement they offered.
Today’s Best Awards:
 Best Table Topics Speaker: TM O
 Best Evaluator: TM I
 Best Prepared Speaker: TM T

Congratulations to all the winners!

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