353rd Meeting: HappiNews

Filcom International TMC
353rd Meeting Summary
27th April 2019

With a number of consecutive heartbreaking events in the news, it's easy for people to get discouraged. For Filcom's 353rd meeting, our optimism advocate Diana May opted for the theme HappiNews! News that's positive, motivating, and inspiring - to remind us all that a myriad of good things are also happening everywhere!

Gino served as the SAA and gathered everyone to share the club mission and the meeting protocol. He then called on President Leo, who formally opened the meeting, announced some #HappiNews, and introduced Diana as Toastmaster of the Day. The role players for the night also described their roles; Tenny as Timer, Michelle as Ah-Counter, and Leo as Grammarian.

🌞📰 UPLIFT

Public Speaking is a remarkable platform to uplift others! And our speakers did exactly that. Dale delivered his speech "A Friendly Advice", speaking of his life experiences and how he realized that comparison is a thief of joy. Manij, inspired by MLK, shared about his hopes and aspirations in his speech "I Have A Dream". Deepti gave an amusing and informative take on her speech project "Conflict Resolution Is First A Mindset Then A Skill Set". Then Cj shared his project plan in his report "Filcom TV". In a variety of ways, these promising Filcomites did more than just speaking - they delivered good, positive, and uplifting messages.

🌞📰 ENCOURAGE

Mehdi served as the Table Topics Master and brought his adorable creativity on the second leg of the meeting. He asked brave members of the audience to speak on what they would do for certain workplace scenarios. Bilal, Sahar, Ayman, DTM Dr. Farooq , and guests gave amusing answers which draw waves of laughter from the audience. This positive experience encourages members to be fearless and in turn, be surprised by what they are capable to say and do.

🌞📰 INSPIRE

The heart of the Toastmasters meeting, the Evaluation, was spearheaded by DTM Dr. Farooq. He introduced and called the evaluators, Ayman, Arjay, Rechell, and Fouad , who gave their evaluation on their assigned speeches. Dennis also evaluated the table topics segment and the table topic speeches. Thereafter, the role players delivered their reports and DTM Dr. Farooq rendered his GE Report. A good evaluation is vital to inspiring the speakers and role players to maintain their zeal on their roles. It also encourages other members to take up tasks knowing that the club is supportive of growth.

It was indeed a meeting that's merry and bright! With #HappiNews, no one ever hurt their eyes 👀 by looking at the bright side of life! 😉🌞📰

"May our lives be a source of #HappiNews for others to have hope. Let us be the bearer of good news to the world!"

- Diana Tangente, TMOD | Meeting. No 353

🏆Best Speaker - Vidal
🏆Best Table Topics Speaker – DTM Dr. Farooq
🏆Best Evaluator – Rechell
🏆Best Segment Host - Diana