We had
a meeting “to enhance” our public speaking and leadership skills and most of
all to “exalt” our beloved club.
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| General Evaluator, Geoff Andrew, DTM |
We firstly
extended our warmest welcome to Geoff Andrew, DTM from MIM KL Toastmasters Club,
and the General Evaluator for this meeting.
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| Jerrie Yeap |
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| Joevy Tan |
We also
extended our warmest welcome to our guests, Jerrie Yeap and Joevy Tan from
Subang Toastmasters Club who were the Table Topics Master and Ah Counter,
respectively in our meeting. Thank you, Jerrie and Joevy!
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| ASA, Tham
Yen Lai |
ASA, Tham
Yen Lai called the meeting to order at 7.20pm. Good work, Yen Lai!
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| President,
Ken Koh, ACB |
President,
Ken Koh, ACB, in his opening address remarked how impressed he was with senior
members who continued to attend meetings not only “to enhance” their public
speaking and leadership skills but to motivate all the club members and to continuously
“exalt” our club with zest and zeal. We are impressed too, Ken!
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| TME, Pun
Yew Kee, CC |
TME, Pun
Yew Kee, CC, conducted the meeting smoothly and ensured that everybody
participated by introducing themselves at the beginning of the meeting. Well
done, Yew Kee!
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| Dr Ravi |
Dr Ravi
invoked all to be the brave captains of our own ships with a deer and dog
story which was both inspiring and uplifting. We shall always be courageous,
Ravi!
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| Table
Topics Master, Jerrie Yeap |
Table
Topics Master, Jerrie Yeap carried out a very motivating Table Topics session
which drew five voluntary speakers. Kudos, Jerrie!
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| Alan Fung |
The
first topic, “Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try” was very well
attempted by Alan Fung who believed that we must always push ourselves beyond
the realm of expectations to overcome our fear and insecurity.
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| Jeannie, ACS,
ALB |
The second
topic, “It is easier to give up than to hold on” was agreed by Jeannie, ACS,
ALB who informed that despite our activity-filled, demanding and busy life, we
need to attend Toastmasters meetings to wind down, relax and recharge
ourselves.
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| Mohmmad Muslim |
The third
topic, “Obstacles are challenges for winners, but excuses for losers”, was
affirmed by Mohmmad Muslim who informed us how he overcame his weakness in
his Accounts subject and eventually scored
a distinction for it in his MBA programme.
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| Ken Koh, ACB |
The fourth
topic, “Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep
moving” was demonstrated by Ken Koh, ACB on how he continued cycling although
he fell down countless times, similarly he kept going despite encountering
numerous failures in his life.
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| Joanne Kuek |
The fifth
topic, “The beginning is always the hardest” was acquiesced by Joanne Kuek who found
it difficult to do public speaking initially but once she started she
discovered to her delight that she could do it.
Thank
you all impromptu speakers for your audacity and your enthusiastic speeches!
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| Ken Koh, ACB, Joanne Kuek, Pun Yew Kee, CC |
And the
best Table Topics Speaker went to Joanne Kuek. Congratulations, Joanne!
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| Humour Master, Sam Koh |
We were
both frightened and tickled by Humour Master, Sam Koh’s story of a lady in an
old taxi driven by an old man. You are
another great humour master in the making, Sam!
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| Table Topics Evaluator, SK Ratnam, DTM |
All the
spontaneous speakers received very encouraging, educational and edifying evaluations
from Table Topics Evaluator, SK Ratnam, DTM. Thank you, SK!
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| Muhammad Akmal |
The first
project speaker Muhammad Akmal delivered his Ice Breaker speech entitled, “My
journey” narrating his changing ambition from tanker driver, designer, engineer,
accountant and how he finally became an engineer. Great speech, Akmal!!
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| Dr Ravi |
His
evaluator, Dr Ravi felt and concluded that he was very sincere and that he
spoke from his heart. Thank you, Ravi!
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| Joanne Kuek |
Second
speaker, Joanne Kuek presented her CC # 2 entitled, “Step away from your handphone” with
stories about the usefulness, the power, the danger about the all-consuming
handphone which was indispensable in our lives. Very enlightening speech, Joanne!
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| Alan Fung |
Her
evaluator, Alan Fung remarked that her speech was well-prepared, well-delivered
and organised and all she needed was a dose of confidence. Thank you, Alan!
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| Tham Yen Lai |
Final speaker,
Tham Yen Lai did her CC # 3 entitled, “Stress management” by giving us 7 pointers on
how to relax, release and relief ourselves which we desperately needed in this frenzy,
hectic, stressful world. Very informative speech, Yen Lai!
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| PY Wong, ACS |
Her
evaluator, PY Wong, ACS felt that her recommendations were truly needed,
essential and applicable for everybody to practice and cultivate in today’s trying,
intense and demanding lifestyles. Thank you, PY!
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| Ken Koh, ACB, Tham Yen Lai, Pun Yew Kee, CC |
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| Ken Koh, ACB, Alan Fung, Pun Yew Kee, CC |
The
Best Speaker was Joanne and the Best Evaluator was Alan Fung! Congratulations,
Joanne and Alan!!
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| Ah
Counter, Joevy Tan |
Ah
Counter, Joevy Tan presented a detailed report of pause fillers used by
speakers throughout the meeting and our club’s fund was boosted. Thank you, Joevy!
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| Grammarian,
Jeannie, ACS, ALB |
Grammarian,
Jeannie, ACS, ALB asked everyone to say the Word of The Day unanimously, recalled
all the beautiful phrases, and corrected the wrongful usage of words, sentences
and pronunciations. That was stupendous, Jeannie!
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| Timer, Mohmmad
Muslim |
Mohmmad
Muslim presented a precise and meticulous timing report of the whole meeting. Splendid
job, Muslim!
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| Listening
Evaluator, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM |
Listening
Evaluator, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM picked ten seemingly difficult questions but Jeannie,
ACS, ALB got nine correct answers, and was awarded the Best Listener. Great job, Ngan Eng! Congratulations, Jeannie!
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| General
Evaluator, Geoff Andrew, DTM |
General
Evaluator, Geoff Andrew, DTM, was pleased with the meeting proceedings, his
suggestions were to provide more time in-between speech evaluations and his
enquiry on the validity of the word “invocator”. We shall act upon your recommendations.
Thank you, Geoff!
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| President Ken Koh, ACB |
For his
closing address, President Ken Koh, ACB edified the General Evaluator, Geoff
Andrew, DTM on his excellent memory and he wished he himself had such a good
memory as well.
He
encouraged our club members to attend an Evaluation Workshop by Fabian Fidelius
on 20th September 2015 to be held in Sunway University.
Area C3 Humourous & Evaluation Speech Contests
He also
encouraged all our club members to go and support our double Champion, Alan
Fung at the Area C3 Humourous & Evaluation Speech Contests on 27th September
2015 to be held in SJMC.
Goodnight.
See you at our next meeting on 2nd September 2015!
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