It was on
“a day to be proud of” that we had this “dignified” meeting with guests from
various parts of the world and a standing ovation for our “dignified” club member, Mohmmad Muslim for delivering his
CC#10 just two days before he return to his homeland, Afghanistan.
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| Dr. Alvin Teoh, ACS |
We were
also truly glad to have with us, most “dignified” Dr. Alvin Teoh, ACS from
Sunway Toastmasters Club to grace our meeting as our General Evaluator.
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| From L: Joanne Kuek, Lee Yong Liang, Nasra, Robert, Jinson Siew, CC, Mohmmad Muslim, Rushona |
Simultaneously,
we welcomed our “dignified” guests, Jinson
Siew, CC from Summit Toastmasters Club, Rushona from Uzbekistan, Nasra from
Maldives, Robert from Nigeria, Lee Yong Liang and our fervent guest, Mr Chan.
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| ASA, Nicholas Khoo |
ASA, Nicholas
Khoo called the meeting to order at 7.04pm. Great job, Nick!
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| Immediate Past President, Jeannie ACS, ALB |
As our President
was late, Immediate Past President, Jeannie ACS, ALB in her opening address, reminded
us that “a day to be proud of” encompassed skin, colour, creed and engulf the
whole world as just one drop of tainted water will contaminate the whole ocean
and polluted air will defile the whole world as we are after all sharing the
same earth. Well said, Jeannie!
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| TME, Jeannie ACS, ALB |
The
whole meeting was conducted smoothly and efficiently by TME, Jeannie ACS, ALB.
Well done, Jeannie!
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| SK Ratnam, DTM |
In his
invocation, SK Ratnam, DTM encouraged us to acquire the ability to achieve what
we want and be unafraid to fail. Thank you, SK!
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| Table Topics Master, Nicholas Khoo |
Table
Topics Master, Nicholas Khoo, offered awesome impromptu topics based on the
theme “a day to be proud of” to five gallant speakers. Stupendous job, Nick!
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| Jinson Siew, CC |
First volunteer,
Jinson Siew, CC invited all to visit Sabah & Sarawak to enjoy all the
specialties and scenic views, in his topic, “What do you think make Sabah &
Sarawak special to Malaysia?”
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| Mohmmad Muslim |
Second volunteer,
Mohmmad Muslim envisioned living in a quality, developed, united, racially
harmonious Malaysia in his topic, “How would you see yourself in the year 2020?”
Third volunteer,
Nasra divulged the knowledge that she had gathered about Malaysia and Singapore
in the topic “How unique do you think is Malaysian history compared to others?”
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| Robert |
Fourth volunteer,
Robert hoped for a peaceful, responsible, successful Malaysia for his topic, “How
do you see Malaysia in the year 2020?”
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| Lee Yong Liang |
Fifth
and final volunteer, Lee Yong Liang painted a vivid description of his
hometown, Air Itam, Johor, prompting us to pay a visit soon, for the topic, “Tell
us the place you want to visit in Malaysia and why?”
Thank
you, dear extemporaneous speakers for sharing all your innermost thoughts and
feelings about yourself and Malaysia. You had certainly made this “a day to be
proud of”.
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| From L: Lee Yong Liang, Ken Koh, ACB, Mohmmad Muslim, Jeannie, ACS, ALB |
And the
best Table Topics Speakers went to both Mohmmad Muslim and Lee Yong Liang.
Congratulations, Muslim and Yong Liang!
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| Humour Master, Pun Yew Kee, CC |
Humour Master,
Pun Yew Kee, CC asserted that he must be “dignified” in his humour when he
spouted jokes about “ice cream”, “coffee in pubs” and “prostitution” which
horrified yet amused everybody. Stupendous sense of humour, Yew Kee!
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| Table Topics Evaluator, Dr Ravichandran |
Table
Topics Evaluator, Dr Ravichandran was very precise, succinct and heartening in
his evaluations for all the five impromptu speeches. Thank you, Ravi!
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| First project speaker, Samuel Koh |
First
project speaker, Samuel Koh convinced us that failure is impermanent, as with
passion, perseverance and stamina we will overcome obstacles and propel us
towards our goals, in his CC#3 titled, “Key to success - Grit”. Immensely powerful
speech, Sam!
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| SK Ratnam, DTM |
His
evaluator, SK Ratnam, DTM commended him on his very well done speech which enumerated
the methods to achieve our dreams. Thank you, SK!
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| Second project speaker, Tham Yen Lai |
Second
project speaker, Tham Yen Lai reiterated that “Effective Communication” was a
powerful tool, with her three points explanations and examples in her CC#4 speech. Remarkably informative
speech , Yen Lai!
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| Dr Ravichandran |
Her
evaluator, Dr Ravichandran was well satisfied with her “dignified” speech which
persuaded all that it was not all that difficult to be effective communicators.
Thank you, Ravi!
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| Third project speaker, Victor Guijo |
Third
project speaker, Victor Guijo expose d all our addictions as well as his own,
in his CC#4 entitled, “Are you an addict?” by recounting our hidden, secret and
unaware addictions caused by this advanced, sophisticated and technological
world. Amazingly revealing speech, Victor!
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| Jeannie, ACS, ALB |
His
evaluator, Jeannie, ACS, ALB concurred that his speech was tremendously
well-researched, well-delivered and met the speech objectives. Thank you, Jeannie!
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| Fourth project speaker, Mohmmad Muslim |
Fourth
and final project speaker, Mohmmad Muslim, as usual inspired us with his life
story in war-zoned Afghanistan in his CC#10, entitled, “The flow of my life”. Astoundingly
moving speech, Muslim!
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| Ken Koh, ACB |
His
evaluator, Ken Koh, ACB was very touched and inspired by his splendid speech.
Thank you, Ken!
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| From L: Ken Koh, ACB, Sam Koh, Jeannie, ACS, ALB |
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| From L: Ken Koh, ACB, Dr Ravichandran, Jeannie, ACS, ALB |
The
Best Speaker was Sam Koh and the Best Evaluator was Dr Ravichandran!
Congratulations, Sam and Ravi!
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| From L: Lee Yong Liang, Nasra, Robert, Jinson Siew, CC, Nicholas Khoo, Mohmmad Muslim |
Ah
Counter, Jinson Siew gave a detailed and meticulous “word crutches” report for
the meeting. Thank you, Jinson!
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| From L: Ken Koh, ACB, Pun Yew Kee, CC, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM, SK Ratnam, DTM, Victor Guijo, Tham Yen Lai |
Grammarian,
Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM presented a concise and precise report on all usage of words
and sentences during the meeting. Fabulous job, Ngan Eng!
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| From L: Dr Ravichandra, Sam Koh, Joanne Kuek, Lee Yong Liang, Nasra, Robert |
Timer, Joanne
Kuek gave an accurate and thorough timing report of the whole meeting. Great
job, Joanne!
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| Listening Evaluator, Pun Yew Kee, CC |
Listening
Evaluator, Pun Yew Kee, CC gave ten extremely difficult questions from speeches
made during the meeting resulting in nobody getting at least eight correct
answers, therefore nobody was awarded the Best Listener. Astounding job, Yew Kee!
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| General Evaluator, Dr. Alvin Teoh, ACS |
General
Evaluator, Dr. Alvin Teoh, ACS confessed that he was very happy and fulfilled
to visit our club again and he provided us with an encouraging general
evaluation. Thank you, Alvin!
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| President Ken Koh, ACB |
President
Ken Koh, ACB 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 at 12noon to be held in SJMC.
Area C3 Humourous & Evaluation Speech Contests
Goodnight!
Our next meeting is on 7th October 2015!
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