Meeting No 255 - Minutes

The 255th Chennai Speaker Forum meeting was conducted on June 11^th, at Trust Conference Hall, Nungambakkam.

Meeting Attendees

TM Nagaraj	TM Shriram	TM Satish Kumar	TM Uday Kiran
TM Srikar	TM Selvan	TM Karthikeyan	TM Mukush
TM Kavin	TM Sowmya	TM Arun Kumar	TM Archana
TM Bharathi	TM Arun	TM Akshay	TM Rajesh Velpandian
TM Anuj	TM Rajan Menon	TM Manoj	TM Siddarth
TM Karthik D	TM Supraja	DTM Saro	TM Vivekanandhan
TM Uma Shanker	TM Sowmya

Meeting started at 10 am.

10.00 A.M. SAA CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order by the Sergeant at Arms. TM Supraja. She explained the mission and vision of Toastmasters before introducing the President , TM Siddarth.

10.02 A.M.  PRESIDING ADDRESS.

The President addressed the gathering and declared the meeting open.

10:04 A.M.- GUEST INTRODUCTIONS.

The guests were called upon for their Introductions. 

10:10 A.M. – PRESIDENT INTRODUCED THE TMOD.

The President introduced the ToastMaster of The Day – TM Rajesh Velpandian.

Theme of The Day: “Nothing is impossible”

Word of The Day: “Endeavour” – A sincere attempt.

He later handed over the control to the General Evaluator.

10:15 A.M. – GENERAL EVALUATOR INTRODUCTION.

The General Evaluator for the meet was TM Manoj , who explained his role and in turn announced the TAG Role Players of the day, as below

Timer – TM Thyagarajan

Ah Counter - TM Karthick

Grammarian - TM Supraja

Control was handed back to the TMOD.

10:20 A.M. – PREPARED SPEECH SESSION

The TMOD introduced the speakers and the requested the respective evaluators to read the project objectives before each speech.

First speaker for the meet was TM Archana attempting project 5 from ACB- Story Telling Manual – Bringing History to Life.

Following that, we had TM Selvan attempting project 1 from the same manual – The Folk Tale.

By the end of this session, the TMOD took control.

10:40 AM – TABLE TOPICS SESSION

TMOD handed over the control to Table Topics Master for the day,TM Bharthi Goel.

TT Master TM Bharathi called upon the members and guests for impromptu speaking.

By the end of the TT session, control was handed back to TMOD.

11:00 A.M. – EVALUATION SESSION

The General Evaluator was called upon by the TMOD for an evaluation session. The GE and his team of evaluators presented their evaluations for the prepared speeches.

TM Vivekanandhan evaluated TM Archanas Project 5 from ACB manual. TM Uma Shanker evaluated TM Selvans project 1 from the ACB manual.

After the evaluations were done, the control was handed back to GE.

11:10 A.M. – GE & TAG TEAM REPORT

GE TM Manoj requested the tag team to present their report, following which he gave his report.

The GE later handed the control back to the TMOD.TMOD handed back the control to the President.

11:20 A.M. – ANNOUNCEMENTS OF WINNERS  

The President acknowledged the below winners based on the audience votes

Best Speaker –  TM Archana

Best Evaluator – TM Vivekanandan

Best TT Speaker -DTM Saro  

Best Role Player – TM Rajesh Velpandian

Best Tag Role Player- TM Karthick

Later the guest feedbacks were taken into account and the President assumed the role of a Chairman for the most awaited part of the meet – Elections!

11:30 A.M. – EXCOMM ELECTIONS

The Election Chair, TM Siddarth, conducted the elections immaculately amidst a crowded room full of eager members.

The new EXCOMM that got elected are as follows

POST	Winner
President	TM Shriram Sridhar
Vice President – Education	TM Rajesh Velpandian
Vice President – Membership	TM Akshay
Vice President – PR	TM Arun
Treasurer	TM Pratima Jain
Secretary	TM Satish Kumar
Sergeant at Arms	TM Nagaraju Mudium

12:00 A.M. – MEETING ADJOURNED

President TM Siddarth adjourned the meeting to 18^th June 2017.

Meeting No 254 - Minutes

Cheerful Meet

The 254th Chennai Speaker Forum meeting was conducted on June 4^th, at Trust Conference Hall, Nungambakkam.

Meeting Attendees

TM Nagaraj	TM Shriram	TM Satish Kumar	TM Uday Kiran
TM Srikar	TM Selvan	TM Karthikeyan	TM Mukush
TM Kavin	TM Sowmya	TM Arun Kumar	TM Archana
TM Bharathi	TM Arun	TM Akshay	TM Rajesh Velpandian
TM Anuj	TM Rajan Menon	Guest Venkat	Guest Farhan
Guest Karthik

Meeting started at 10 am.

10.00 A.M. SAA CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order by the Sergeant at Arms. TM Nagaraj explained the mission and vision of Toastmasters and he introduced the Presiding Officer, TM Shriram.

TM Nagaraj - Acting SAA

10.02 A.M.  PRESIDING ADDRESS.

The Presiding Officer TM Shriram addressed the gathering and declared the meeting open.

TM Shriram - The Presiding Officer

10:04 A.M.- GUEST INTRODUCTIONS.

The guests were called upon for their Introductions.  The guests of the day were Venkat, Farhan and Karthik.        

10:10 A.M. – PRESIDING OFFICER INTRODUCED THE TMOD.

The Presiding officer introduced the ToastMaster of The Day – TM Anuj.

Theme Of The Day: Affirmation, Meaning – The action or process of declaring something.

Word of the day: Visualize! To reach your goal.

He later handed over the control to the General Evaluator.

TM Anuj - Toast Master of the Day

10:15 A.M. – GENERAL EVALUATOR INTRODUCTION.

The General Evaluator for the meet was TM Archana, who explained her role and in turn announced the TAG Role Players of the day, as below

Timer – TM Bharathi Goel

Ah Counter - TM Shriram

Grammarian - TM Rajen Menon & TM Sowmya J

Control was handed back to the TMOD.

10:20 A.M. – PREPARED SPEECH SESSION

The TMOD introduced the speakers and the requested the respective evaluators to read the project objectives before each speech.

The first speaker of the day was TM Thyagarajan ,attempting his project 1 from CC manual. His speech titled “Smallest Big Dream”, was a narration of his success story and how he has realised that good communication plays a vital role in future career growth.

TM Thyagarajan Giving CC1 Speech

The second speaker of the day was TM Akshay, who also was attempting his project 1 from CC manual. His speech gave a clear picture about him, a Tam-Brham kid with great ambitions and bubbling positivity.

The final speaker of the day was TM Karthikeyan. He was attempting project 5 from ACG-Special Occasion Speeches Manual – Accepting An Award. In his acceptance speech he spoke about how proud he is to have transformed to an Area Director from being a timid guy during his nascent years at ToastMasters.

TM Karthikeyan Arumugam Acceptance Speech

11:40 AM – TABLE TOPICS SESSION

TMOD handed over the control to Table Topics Master for the day ,TM Srikar.

TT session saw some fine topics and participation from all the attendees present.

By the end of the TT session, control was handed back to TMOD.

TT Master TM Srikar in Action

11:35 A.M. – EVALUATION SESSION

The General Evaluator was called upon by the TMOD for an evaluation session. The GE and his team of evaluators presented their evaluations for all the prepared speeches.

TM Rajesh evaluated the CC1 by TM Thyagarajan . TM Akshay’s CC1 speech was evaluated by TM Uday Kiran and KT Karthikeyan’s speech was evaluated by TM Selvan.

After the evaluations were done, the control was handed back to GE.

TM Uday Evaluating CC1 Speech

The GE handed the control back to the TMOD. The TMOD handed back the control to the presiding officer.

11:47 A.M. – GUEST FEEDBACK

The Presiding office TM Shriram requested the guests for their feedback.

11:52 A.M. – ANNOUNCEMENTS OF WINNERS  

The Presiding Officer requested Area Director TM Karthikeyan Arumugam to acknowledge the below winners 

Best Speaker –  TM Karthikeyan Arumugam

Best Evaluator – TM Selvan

Best TT Speaker -  TM Bharathi

Best Role Player – TM Archana

Best Tag Role Player- TM Shriram

12:00 P.M. – MEETING ADJOURNED

The Presiding Officer made an announcement about the upcoming Excomm Election, the election chair – TM Siddarth and the election dates – June 11^th 2017.

Standing ovation was given to the CC1 speakers 

TM Thayagrajan & TM Akshay getting standing ovation

Presiding officer adjourned the meeting to 11^th June 2017.

Meeting No 253 - Minutes

The 253^rd Chennai Speaker Forum meeting was conducted on May 28^th, at Trust Conference Hall, Nungambakkam.

Meeting Attendees :

TM Nagaraj	TM Shriram	TM Satish Kumar	TM Uday Kiran
TM Srikar	TM Selvan	TM Manoj Alagumalai	TM Mukush
TM Kavin	TM Sowmya	TM Arun Kumar	TM Archana
TM Vijayraghavan	TM Arun	TM Akshay	Guest Gayathri
Guest Sathya	Guest Kayalrizhi

Meeting started at 10 am.

10.00 A.M. SAA CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order by the Sergeant at Arms. TM Nagaraj explained the mission and vision of Toastmasters and he introduced the Presiding Officer, TM Shriram.

10.02 A.M.  PRESIDING ADDRESS.

The Presiding Officer TM Shriram addressed the gathering and declared the meeting open in a brisk fashion.

10:04 A.M.- GUEST INTRODUCTIONS.

The guests were called upon for their Introductions.  The guests of the day were Gayathri,Sathya and Kayalarizhi.    

10:10 A.M. – PRESIDING OFFICER INTRODUCED THE TMOD.

The Presiding officer introduced the ToastMaster of The Day – TM Satish Kumar.

Theme Of The Day: Unequivocal , Meaning – Leaving No Doubt

Word of the day: Clarity in Chaos

He later handed over the control to the General Evaluator.

10:15 A.M. – GENERAL EVALUATOR INTRODUCTION.

The General Evaluator for the meet was TM Mukush Singh, who explained his role and in turn announced the TAG Role Players of the day, as below

Timer – TM Kavin Veerapandi

Ah Counter - TM Arun Kumar

Grammarian - TM Sowmya J

Control was handed back to the TMOD.

10:20 A.M. – PREPARED SPEECH SESSION

The TMOD introduced the speakers and he requested the respective evaluators to read the project objectives before each speech.

TM Uday Kiran was the first speaker , he presented the project 1 from CC Manual – The Icebreaker. His speech being titled “Lets Meet” , was a great start , he spoke about his association with Toast Masters and how he is back with a bang to CSF.

Second Speaker of the day was TM Srikar, he attempted project 2 from CC Manual – Organise Your Speech. In his speech , he spoke about his first visit to Chennai and the awe and lessons that came along. The speech was titled “Journey Out Of Andhra Pradesh”.

Third Speaker was TM Selvan , he was attempting project 5 (Delivering Bad News) from ACB – Speeches by Management Manual. His speech title was – “Paradigm of Shift” .

11:40 AM – TABLE TOPICS SESSION

TMOD handed over the control to Table Topics Master for the day ,TM Nagaraj.

TT session saw some fine topics and participation from all the attendees present.

By the end of the TT session, control was handed back to TMOD.

11:35 A.M. – EVALUATION SESSION

The General Evaluator was called upon by the TMOD for an evaluation session. The GE and his team of evaluators presented their evaluations for all the prepared speeches.

TM Shriram evaluated TM Uday’s speech , TM Uday evaluated TM Srikars CC2 Speech and TM Manoj evaluated TM Selvan’s speech.

After the evaluations were done, the control was handed back to GE.

The GE handed the control back to the TMOD.

11:48 A.M.- TEST YOUR LISTENING SKILLS

The TMOD handed the control back to the Presiding Officer, who called upon The Clubs Secretary to conduct the test your listening skills session and also a recap of 252^nd Meets M.O.M.

11:52 A.M. – ANNOUNCEMENTS OF WINNERS  

The Presiding Officer acknowledged the below winners

Best Speaker –  TM Uday

Best Evaluator – TM Manoj

Best TT Speaker -  TM Selvan

Best Role Player – TM Satish

Best Tag Role Player- TM Sowmya

12:00 P.M. – MEETING ADJOURNED

The Presiding Officer made an announcement about the upcoming Excomm Election, the election chair – TM Siddarth and the election dates – June 11^th 2017.

Presiding officer asked for guest feedbacks and later the meeting was adjourned to 4^th June 2017.