Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
EXTOL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meeting No. 414 on 17 June 2015 at 7.15pm
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| From L: Sam Koh, Joanne Kuek, Ken Koh, ACB, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM, Mohmmad Muslim, Victot Guijo, Shirley Bak, DTM |
This
proved to be another record breaking meeting with five gallant CC#2 speakers
with “right thinking” and “positive” attitudes who presented such well-prepared
and well-researched speeches.
We were
privileged to have Shirley Bak, DTM, our club advisor as the General Evaluator
for this meeting.
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| From L: Pun Yew Kee, CC, Nicholas Khoo, Tham Yen Lai, Irene Han, Alicia Leong |
ASA, Irene
Han called the meeting to order at 7.22pm. Kudos, Irene!
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| From L: Dr. Ravi, Mohmmad Muslim, Jeannie, ACS, CL |
President,
Jeannie, ACS, CL, reminded us to always exercise the “right thinking” with
“positive” thoughts, then everything will fall into its rightful place. We
shall always adhere to this, Jeannie!
TME, Dr.
Ravi, efficiently, effectively and excellently managed the whole meeting which
ended on time as per our meeting agenda. Well done, Ravi!
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| From L: Irene Han, Alicia Leong, SH Sheffa, Karren Lim, Sam Koh, Joanne Kuek, Ken Koh, ACB, |
Invocator,
Sam Koh narrated about a tree that bore
two types of fruits, namely, “positive” fruits and negative fruits, and by
“right thinking”, where our mind goes, our life will follow. That was very
inspirational, Sam!
The
Table Topics and Humour sessions were cancelled for a speech marathon session.
First
speaker Tham Yen Lai in her CC#2 speech titled,
“Saving” informed us about the benefits of inculcating a saving habit with a
“positive” attitude and “right thinking” in order to provide for our old age. Wonderful
advice, Yen Lai!
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| From L: Shirley Bak, DTM, SK Ratnam, DTM |
Her
evaluator, SK Ratnam, DTM was happy with her speech which met the objectives,
and he stated that he would like to hear more about how to manage savings with credit
card expenditure. Thank you, SK!
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| From L: Pun Yew Kee, CC, Nicholas Khoo, Tham Yen Lai |
Second
speaker, Nicholas Khoo presented a very well-researched, informative speech in
his CC#2 speech titled, “The oil palm” outlining
the introduction of this commodity to Malaysia until its attainment of the
lofty status in our country. Admirable job, Nicholas!
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| Jeannie, ACS, CL |
His evaluator,
Jeannie, ACS, CL was impressed with his thoroughly researched, informative and educational
speech. Thank you, Jeannie!
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| From L: Dr. Ravi, Alan Fung, Jeannie, ACS, CL |
Third
speaker, Alan Fung in his CC#2 speech titled “Are you a good leader?” explained
remarkably well that leadership is a form of art, therefore the most
appropriate answer should come from not the purported leader but the team. You
are right, Alan!
His
evaluator, Mohmmad Muslim was captivated by his rousing and stimulating speech.
Thank you, Muslim!
Fourth
speaker, Sam Koh in his CC#2 speech titled, “Can you click with people?”
elaborated on two types of communication methods, namely, verbal and non-verbal
communication with five points each which helped us to successfully establish
friendship. Good advice, Sam!
His
evaluator, Pun Yew Kee, CC was astounded with his amazingly edifying speech.
Thank you, Yew Kee!
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| From L: Joanne Kuek, Ken Koh, ACB, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM, Mohmmad Muslim, Victot Guijo, |
Final
speaker, Victor Guijo shared the magnanimity of God and Love in his CC#2 speech
titled, “How to move your mountains?” that by having “right thinking” and being
“positive” in whatever activities we were engaged in, in our daily lives, our
problems will be overcome by directing our own cause in our destiny. You are
definitely a motivational speaker, Victor!
His
evaluator, Ken Koh, ACB was totally amazed with his intensely stirring and
awe-inspiring speech. Thank you, Ken!
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| From L: Dr. Ravi, Mohmmad Muslim, Jeannie, ACS, CL |
Again,
the Best Speaker was Alan Fung and the Best Evaluator was Mohmmad Muslim.
Congratulations, Alan and Muslim!
Ah
Counter, Joanne Kuek presented a concise word crutches report which resulted in
some funds for our club. Fabulous job, Joanne!
Kwa
Ngan Eng, DTM was a good listener and captured all the good and creative usages
as well as all the wrongful words and sentences in her Grammarian report. Splendid
job, Ngan Eng!
Timer, Sheffa
was very attentive and provided an
excellent timing report of the whole meeting! Magnificent job, Sheffa!
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| Karren Lim |
The Listening
Evaluator, Karren Lim produced ten immensely intricate questions whereby only
Sam Koh had seven all correct answers, therefore nobody was awarded the Best Listener.
You are an excellent listener, Karren!
General
Evaluator, Shirley Bak, DTM, was grateful for the opportunity to be the General
Evaluator for this meeting and she appreciated all the club members who took up
roles and did their speeches so readily. She hoped that all will continue in
this spirit and helped our club to rise to greater heights. Thank you, Shirley!
In
closing, President Jeannie, ACS, CL reminded that our Club Officers’
Installation Night will be held on 1st August 2015 at 6.30pm at Bliss 33 Café,
No. 31-33, Jalan USJ 2/2C, 47600 Subang Jaya.
She
informed that there is a High Performance Leadership Workshop by Division C on
28 June 2015 at 12noon at Room NW-4-2, Sunway University College.
She
also informed that there is a Team Building Event by Division C in Genting on
August 8-9, 2015.
Finally,
as this was the last regular meeting of her term as Club President, she hoped
that all will continue to give their continued support to the incoming team and
helped our club to reach the next pinnacle of success.
Goodnight,
safe journey home.
See you
at our first meeting for the term 2015-2016 on 1 July 2015!
Thursday, June 4, 2015
EXTOL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meeting No. 413 on 3 June 2015 at 7.15pm
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| From L: Shirley Bak, DTM, Sam Koh, Alan Fung, Joanne Kuek, Jeannie, ACS, CL |
We broke
another record with thunderous applause for our three Ice Breaker speakers at
this meeting, “getting them out of their comfort zone” and making them shine as
new and “innovative” public speakers.
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| Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM |
We were
very glad to have Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM, our senior club member as the General
Evaluator for this meeting.
We
hereby welcomed our guests, Lenny Lim and Mrs Yeo with her three children, Kah
Wen, Kah Ni and Zhen How to our meeting.
ASA, Karren
Lim started the ball rolling at 7.22pm, calling the meeting to order. Well
done, Karren!
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| President, Jeannie, ACS, CL |
President,
Jeannie, ACS, CL, persuaded all to utilize public speaking as an “innovative”
way to “get out of our comfort zone”, as the more we speak, the more confident
we become until we are reluctant to leave the stage. Exceedingly well said,
Jeannie!
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| TME, Shirley Bak, DTM |
TME, Shirley
Bak, DTM, encouraged all to introduce themselves by using the theme, “getting
out of our comfort zone” which was an “innovative” introduction method. Well
done, Shirley!
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| Invocator, SK Ratnam, DTM |
Invocator,
SK Ratnam, DTM inspired us with his “innovative” story to “believe in
ourselves”. We were immensely inspired, SK!
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| G. Sivalingam, DTM |
The
Table Topics and Humour sessions were cancelled and replaced by an Evaluation
Workshop by G. Sivalingam, DTM who shared many, very valuable tips on effective
evaluation which proved helpful not only for evaluating speeches in our
meetings but also prepare us for the upcoming Evaluation contest. He also
reiterated that as evaluators, we must take down notes as “the strongest memory
is weaker than the palest ink”. Thank you, Siva, we shall always remember that!
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| Sam Koh |
Coincidentally,
Sam Koh presented CC#1 titled, “Believing in yourself” by describing how from a “slow
learner”, starting to talk only at the age of 5 to his position of “Trade
Marketing Manager” today, he had subjugated so many struggles, obstacles and
adversities to be what he is today. Bravo, Sam!
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| Ken Koh, ACB |
His
evaluator, Ken Koh, ACB was impressed with his tough, durable and resilient
character to brave all storms to achieve success in life and was truly mesmerized
with his speech. Thank you, Ken!
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| Joanne Kuek |
Second
speaker, Joanne Kuek in her CC#1 titled, “My story, my life” explained how by
having a “nothing to lose to work extra hours” attitude helped her to prevail
in her working life and earned her job promotions. You deserve it, Joanne!
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| Pun Yew Kee, CC |
Her
evaluator, Pun Yew Kee, CC was awed with her systematic and organised Ice
breaker speech. Thank you, Yew Kee!
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| From L: Shirley Bak, DTM, Alan Fung, Jeannie, ACS, CL |
Third speaker, Alan Fung gave a magnificent speech on how he triumphed against claustrophobia and fear of public speaking by “getting out of his comfort zone” and “always do what we are afraid to do”. Very well spoken, Alan!
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| Mohmmad Muslim |
His
evaluator, Mohmmad Muslim was enthralled with his stirring speech, foreseeing a
great speaker in the making. Thank you, Muslim!
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| From L: Shirley Bak, DTM, Mohmmad Muslim, Jeannie, ACS, CL |
The
Best Speaker was Alan Fung and the Best Evaluator was Mohmmad Muslim.
Congratulations, Alan and Muslim!
Ah
Counter, Muhammad Akmal conscientiously presented the word crutches report
which reaped extra funds for the club. Superb job, Akmal!
Nicholas
Khoo presented a fantastically well done Grammarian report which earned the
praise of all. Brilliant job, Nicholas!
Timer, Tham
Yen Lai was efficient and effective in her timing report of the whole meeting! Wonderful
job, Yen Lai!
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| Victor Guijo |
The Listening
Evaluator, Victor Guijo produced ten daunting questions which did not overwhelm
Jeannie, ACS, CL who got all ten correct answers and was awarded the Best
Listener. Terrific job, Victor! Congratulations,
Jeannie!
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| Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM |
General
Evaluator, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM, revealed that the strength and stability of our
club was due to the strength of
President Jeannie ACS, CL who took up most of the club officers roles
and responsibilities unflinchingly, which otherwise also proved to be our
weakness as there was total reliance on an individual. She hoped that the next term
club officers will work as a team and put in their efforts collectively to
ensure a continuously strong club. Thank you, Ngan Eng!
In
closing, President Jeannie, ACS, CL informed that our Club Officers’ Installation
Night will be held on 1st August 2015 at 6.30pm at Bliss 33 Café, No. 31-33,
Jalan USJ 2/2C, 47600 Subang Jaya.
All are encouraged to attend this once a
year enjoyable, fulfilling and experiential club event.
See you
at our last meeting for the term 2014-2015 on 17 June 2015! Till then bye-bye!
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