【Reflections After Completing My Level 5 Project Speech “100”】 This time, I completed the Pathways Level 5 project　 Dynamic Leadership: Prepare to Speak Professionally (18–22 minutes). To be honest, preparing a speech of this length while working full-time was not easy.　Between daily responsibilities and limited time for practice,there were many moments when I felt the pressure. But that’s exactly why this project felt meaningful to me —because in real work life, we often hav

✨An Auspicious and Educational Evening!  Our last online meeting was one of the most auspicious and educational ones ever! We held an induction ceremony to welcome Toshi aboard. Congratulations🎉Another induction ceremony awaits next time. Nothing is more gratifying than welcoming new members to share wonderful moments together! Then came a special session: a Speechcraft Workshop led by our Vice President Education, Mariko, based on The Better Speaker Series. Her topic: “Sele

“Returning to the Stage — Lessons from Two Months Away” It had been two months since I last joined our Toastmasters meeting. As the club president, I felt a little guilty for being absent — but work had become extremely demanding, and there were days when I simply couldn’t make it. During my absence, our Vice President Education, Mariko , kept the meetings running smoothly while also inviting new guests and supporting every speaker with care. Our Vice President Membership, Hi

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💡How Can We Motivate People? That was what I learned from the 127th regular meeting. It was also the first time I served as an...

This special meeting focused on speech evaluation, starting with Mariko’s presentation on the basics. She covered the purpose of speech...

Impromptu speaking is tough. It requires quick decisions on what to speak, how to compose and how to deliver. Yes, it is one of the most...

In Toastmasters, Robert’s Rules of Order are used worldwide to conduct business sessions in a fair, transparent, and democratic manner. ...

Online-Only Meeting: Moments of Truth Discussion Today, we held a special online-only meeting focused on Moments of Truth .Although we...

At the July 15 meeting, we were honored to welcome our Area Director, Cameron, who visited our club and graciously supported us by taking...

🎉 Happy New Toastmasters Year! We kicked off the new Toastmasters year with great energy and new beginnings! I’m honored to return as...

Farewell, four members As this was the last meeting of a membership period (Sept. through March), we bade farewell to four members. More...

Road to a stellar MC At every meeting, we have one member serving as Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD), and she is responsible for...

Last Meeting of the Year This marked our last meeting in 2024. We normally have meetings on the first, third, and fifth Tuesdays, but we...