2025年6月24日 星期二

[Spark TMC] 6/26, 我們的即席演講馬拉松又來囉! Jun 26th, Long table topics meeting.

親愛的小火花們&火花好友們 ✨
 
又來到了Spark meeting的時候了, 這次一樣是以long table topics 的形式舉辦,
本次的主題是"大眾交通工具", 說道大眾交通工具你會想到甚麼呢? 是公車, 捷運, 火車, 還是渡輪呢?
我這次去日本, 常常使用他們的電車與公車, 京都的公車是區域單一價格, 只要下車刷卡就好, 但福岡的公車則是距離計價, 上下車都要刷卡, 地鐵跟公車轉乘也沒有優惠, 不像台灣, 在台北搭捷運轉公車的時候有轉乘優惠, 連youbike也列入轉乘優惠的範圍內, 看來每個城市都有不一樣的考量.
 
你對大眾交通工具的印象與使用心得又是如何呢? 有沒有甚麼特別的故事想與大家分享的呢? 或者想聽聽大家不同的經驗?

歡迎所有有興趣的人都來參加我們的Spark 聚會, 不管是單身前來, 或是呼朋引伴我們都歡迎, 一起來感受我們Spark的魅力!!

最後, 請與會的工作人員, 從下列的問題中選出一個, 將你的解答交給主持人唷
  1. 請舉出大眾交通工具的好處
  2. 請問你使用過的各種轉乘優惠中, 你覺得哪個最適合你呢?
期待在Spark見到大家!
 
⏰ 時間提醒 ⏰
🔥 日期:6/26(四)
🔥 時間:晚上 7:30 – 8:30
🔥 地點:北投區石牌路二段115號9樓(永明社區活動中心)
記得吃飽再來,中途沒有休息時間可以補充能量唷~
 
 
Hey Sparks and lovely guests! 🌟
 
It's time for another Spark meeting!
This time, we're doing the Long Table Topics format again, and the meeting theme is public transportation.
When you hear "public transportation," what comes to mind? Buses? Subways? Trains? Maybe even ferries?
I just got back from a trip to Japan and used their trains and buses a lot. In Kyoto, the buses have a flat fare system — you just tap your card when you get off. But in Fukuoka, it's distance-based, so you have to tap both when getting on and off. Also, there's no transfer discount between the subway and buses, unlike in Taiwan. In Taipei, for example, you get transfer discounts when switching from the MRT to a bus, and even YouBike rides are included in the transfer deal.
Every city seems to have its own way of handling things!
 
🚍🚇 So, what's your impression or experience with public transportation?
We'd love to hear your stories and thoughts!
Let's share, learn from each other, and maybe even discover a few fun or surprising facts along the way.
✨ Whether you're a regular commuter or just someone who's had a memorable ride — don't miss out on this chance to join the fun!
 
Also, for all assignment takers, please pick one of the questions below and send your answer to TME
Q1: What are the advantages of public transport?
Q2: Of all the transfer benefits you've experienced, which one do you think works best for you?
 
 
⏰ Reminder:
🗓 Date: Thursday, June 26
🕢 Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Yong-Ming Community Center, 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou, Taipei
See you in Spark!
 

2025年6月3日 星期二

[Spark TMC] Spark meeting: 2025/06/12, Meeting theme: barrier-free environment

隨著社會高齡化, 無障礙空間的設計與相關設施也越來越受重視, 這些設施與設計已經越來越融入我們的生活當中, 對於這些設計你有甚麼樣的看法呢? 或者是希望有哪些方便的設施可以被製作出來, 或者是被採用呢?
面對高齡化的社會, 大家又會想要有怎樣的心理準備與硬體需求呢?
 
本次的會議將於6/12舉辦, 主題為無障礙空間, 除了之前延續的即席演講馬拉松以外, 還會有一篇由會員分享的短篇備稿演講, 歡迎大家前來參加唷!
 
請參與的人在以下問題中選擇一題回答, 將答案傳給主持人
  1. 你印象最深刻的無障礙設施是甚麼?
  2. 你會考慮將你家設計成無障礙的生活環境嗎?
期待大家來分享~!
 
As society continues to age, the design of barrier-free spaces and related facilities has become increasingly important. These features are now more integrated into our daily lives. What are your thoughts on these designs? Are there any helpful facilities you hope will be developed or more widely adopted in the future?
In the face of an aging population, what kind of mental preparation and physical infrastructure do you think we need?
Our upcoming meeting will be held on June 12. Meeting theme: barrier-free environment

In addition to the ongoing table topics marathon, there will also be a prepared speech shared by one of our members. Everyone is welcome to join!
Please choose one of the following questions and send your response to the host:
Q1: What is the most impressive barrier-free equipment you have ever seen?
Q2: Would you consider making your home a barrier-free environment?
 
We look forward to hearing your stories!
 
Seeing you in Spark!

2025年5月17日 星期六

[Spark TMC] Spark #605 meeting on May 22

🔥 Spark 火花例會預告|5/22 正式例會登場!

親愛的小火花們&火花好友們 ✨

經歷了幾場腦力激盪的即席問答之夜,是時候回歸我們 Toastmasters 的經典例會流程啦~🎤✨
這週四(5/22),我們將迎來一場【Regular Meeting 正式例會】,有備稿演講、有主題演講,絕對精彩!

💬 本次主題是:「最近的快樂與困難」
生活是一道甜中帶鹹的菜,有喜悅、有挑戰,缺一不可。
我們邀請大家一起分享最近的小確幸,以及那些不容易但正在努力的事 💛
彼此的故事,總能帶來意想不到的啟發與共鳴✨

👉 擔任角色的朋友,記得回覆主持人 TME 或 GE:
🧠 Please share some happy things recently. Are there difficult things?

⏰ 時間提醒 ⏰
🔥 日期:5/22(四)
🔥 時間:晚上 7:30 – 8:50(延長版喔!)
🔥 地點:北投區石牌路二段115號9樓(永明社區活動中心)
記得吃飽再來,補充體力準備迎戰一連串的精彩挑戰!🍱

📣 新朋友、老朋友都歡迎加入,邀請你身邊的英文咖、演講咖、社交咖(或只是咖啡因喝太多的人)一起來體驗 Spark 的魅力!✨

•┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈•

🔥 Spark Meeting Teaser|Regular Meeting on May 22

Hey Sparks and lovely guests! 🌟

This Thursday (May 22), we're back with a Regular Toastmasters Meeting—that means a full session with one Prepared Speech and one Keynote Speech! Come ready to learn, be inspired, and maybe even reflect a little 🌱

🎯 Theme: "Happy things and difficult things recently"
Life isn't always smooth sailing, but every bump comes with its own lesson.
What's been making you smile lately? And what's been a bit tough?
Let's get real and grow together 💛

👉 Role takers, please respond to your TME or GE with:
🧠 "Please share some happy things recently. Are there difficult things?"

⏰ Reminder:
🗓 Date: Thursday, May 22
🕢 Time: 7:30 – 8:50 PM (a little longer than usual!)
📍 Location: Yong-Ming Community Center, 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou, Taipei

Invite a friend, coworker, or that one person who keeps saying "I want to try public speaking someday."
That "someday" is now—see you there! 🔥🎤

晏榕 (Christina)

2025年5月8日 星期四

[Spark TMC] We have meeting tonight!! 我們今天晚上有meeting唷!

Dear guests,

Welcome to attend Spark's meeting on 5/8. The meeting theme is "Learning". Learning is fun and important. Please come and share with us what you have learned, and what do you plan to learn?

Best wishes,
Freda

2025年4月20日 星期日

[Spark TMC] Spark #603 meeting on April 24th

🔥Spark 火花例會預告

親愛的小火花們 & 火花好友們✨

上次的 即席問答馬拉松 大!獲!好!評!🎉
大家腦力全開、笑聲連連~
這週四(4/24)我們要再次燃燒大腦🔥,繼續用同樣的模式來場創意接龍!
✨這次又會擦出什麼令人驚喜的火花呢?讓我們一起期待!

本次主題是:「limit」⚠️
沒錯,就是「我的極限到這裡了!」
懂得適時劃下底線,其實是關係升溫的開始~
適當地說出「不行」,才會讓人更懂得怎麼跟你相處、怎麼尊重你💛

👉 有擔任角色的朋友們~別忘了把這題的回答傳給主持人

🧠 如果你有一本「使用說明書」,你會在上面寫什麼樣的警告標示,讓別人知道你的底線是什麼?

🌟 友善提醒 🌟
例會時間已調整為 晚上 7:30 – 8:30,記得先墊個肚子再來挑戰我們的即席答題馬拉松喔~🧋🍞🧠

📣 還沒參加過火花的朋友、想體驗 Toastmasters 魔力的同事同學鄰居路人(?)
趕快揪起來一起來!歡迎大家帶朋友來感受我們的🔥魅力與腦洞大開現場!

•┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈•

🔥 Spark Meeting Teaser

Hey hey, Sparks and awesome friends! 💫

Our last Table Topics Marathon was a total blast! 💥
You brought the energy, the laughs, and the quick thinking—and we loved every minute of it!
This Thursday (April 24), we're doing it again! 🎤✨
Same format, fresh new sparks—what fun surprises will pop up this time?

This week's theme is: "limit" ⚠️
Not just "limits" like rules, but those personal boundaries that help us protect our energy, peace, and well-being.
Saying "this is my line" isn't rude—it's smart. It helps everyone get along better and feel more understood 💛

👉 If you're one of our role takers, please send your answer to this question to our Toastmaster of the Evening & Table Topics Master:

🧠 If there were a user manual for you, what would the warning label say? What are your hard no's or boundaries people should know?

⏰ Heads up!
Our meeting time is now 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Grab a snack before you come, because this marathon's gonna be mentally delicious 🍙💭🔥

📣 Got a friend who's curious about Toastmasters?
Someone who loves a good challenge or just wants to have fun on a Thursday night?
Invite them along! The more sparks, the better! ✨

See ya 😉
Christina

--
您已訂閱「Google 網路論壇」的「Sparktmc」群組,因此我們特別傳送這封郵件通知您。
如要取消訂閱這個群組並停止接收來自這個群組的郵件,請傳送電子郵件到 sparktmc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
如要查看這個討論,請前往 https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/sparktmc/7299C430-9DDA-45CE-A635-7F9D004473E2%40yahoo.com.tw

2025年4月9日 星期三

[Spark TMC] Spark #602 meeting on April 10th

✨Spark Toastmasters Club|火花分會 ✨

親愛的小火花(Sparks)和火花好友們:

從這週四(4/10)開始,我們的火花例會時間將調整為晚上 7:30 到 8:30,共一小時。希望這樣的安排能讓大家下班後有更充裕的時間來參加,不用急急忙忙,甚至可以在會議前先用個晚餐,回家後也不會太晚,隔天上班依然精神滿滿!

這段時間,Spark 分會正經歷著一場不小的挑戰——會員人數不足。所有的小火花都在努力嘗試不同方式來活化分會,除了常規的例會方式,也在去年開始嘗試了運動會議、現在也增加即席問答馬拉松會議,目的都是為了讓小火花們能在壓力較小的情況下持續參與、持續成長。

這週的主題是 "Endeavour"(努力嘗試)。這個字代表那種明知道會困難重重,但還是願意堅持去做的精神。我們相信,只要不放棄,一切就還有希望。

如果你有擔任這次會議的角色,別忘了跟本次的主持人分享你對這個問題的回答:
你是否曾經努力去完成一件事?那是什麼?結果如何呢?

最後,如果你身邊有對英文口說、舞台表達或個人成長有興趣的朋友,非常歡迎邀請他們一起來參加!
Spark 需要更多火花,讓這個充滿活力的地方持續閃耀下去🔥

議程請參考附件的議程表,有任何問題可在FB粉專留言告訴我們唷!

FB粉專: https://www.facebook.com/Sparktoastmastersclub

•┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈•

✨Spark Toastmasters|火花分會 ✨

Dear Sparks and friends,

Starting from this Thursday (April 10), our meeting time will be shortened to one hour: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. We hope this change gives everyone a bit more breathing room after work — time to travel, grab dinner, and still get home at a reasonable hour.

Right now, Spark Toastmasters is facing a big challenge: our membership is low. But our dedicated members have been doing everything they can to keep the club alive and thriving — from launching monthly fitness-themed meetings to experimenting with Table Topics marathons. These are all ways we're trying to support one another, share the load, and keep the Spark alive, even during tough times.

That's why this week's meeting theme is "Endeavour" — the effort we put in when we choose to take on something difficult, with persistence and heart.

If you're taking on a meeting role this week, please remember to send your answer to our hosts (Toastmaster of the Evening & Table Topics Master):
Have you ever endeavoured to do something? What was it? How did it go?

And if you know someone who might enjoy improving their public speaking, building confidence, or simply connecting with a friendly community — bring them along!
Spark needs more voices, more energy, and more friends to keep the flame burning bright. 🔥

The draft agenda is attended. If you have any questions, just let us know by leaving the messages or reviews on our fans page.

FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Sparktoastmastersclub

See you soon.
Christina

--
您已訂閱「Google 網路論壇」的「Sparktmc」群組,因此我們特別傳送這封郵件通知您。
如要取消訂閱這個群組並停止接收來自這個群組的郵件,請傳送電子郵件到 sparktmc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
如要查看這個討論,請前往 https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/sparktmc/7F365C00-14CF-4F57-9C71-2A0A0A7DBED7%40yahoo.com.tw

2025年3月25日 星期二

[Spark TMC] Our No. 601 meeting on Mar 27th

在日本, 3月是櫻花盛開的季節, 同時也是他們的畢業季節, 所以櫻花季節對於日本人來說, 除了賞花以外,也有著不一樣的文化意涵
本次的主題就是畢業, Spark也正好要在這個美麗的櫻花季節, 進入暫時休息的期間, 請與會者回答以下問題
Q1: 在你參加過的所有活動中, 你印象最深刻的是甚麼活動?
Q2: 請列舉出三個形容詞來形容你的吐司生活或者是生命中一段重要的旅程. 並且分享為什麼挑選這三個詞
 
另外, 本次為運動會議, 請穿著好活動的衣物前來參加, 並自備飲水, 謝謝大家!
 
In Japan, March is the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and it is also their graduation season. Therefore, for the Japanese, the cherry blossom season carries a cultural significance beyond just flower viewing.
The theme of this meeting is graduation, and coincidentally, Spark is also entering a temporary break during this beautiful cherry blossom season. We invite all assignment takers to answer the following questions.
 
Q1: Among all the club activities, which event impressed you the most?
Q2: Please share three tags that represent your club life or journey. Why did you choose these tags?
 
Plus, we will have a sporty meeting. Please ware comfortable clothing suitable for physical activities and bring your own water
See you in Spark!