Joint Meeting with Sunway Toastmasters

A joint meeting between Extol and one of our neighboring clubs, Sunway Toastmasters was held last night at the latter's regular meeting venue in Sunway University College. To say that the meeting was enjoyable is an understatement!


President of Sunway Toastmasters, CTM Murphy Lum

Sunway Toastmasters extended their warmest welcome to the Extol entourage (or Extourage if you may) by serving delicious curry fish and omelette (among others) free of charge! The "Extourage" consisted of President CC Marvin, Treasurer ACB Chak Ngoon, Secretary DTM Ngan Eng, DTM Patricia, TM SK Ratnam, TM YP Koh and myself.

The role players were:-
1. Toastmaster of the Evening: CC Nicholas (Sunway)
2. Invocator: ATMS/CL Dr Alvin (Sunway)
3. Table Topics Master: CTM Danny (Sunway)
4. Table Topics Evaluator: TM David (Extol)
5. Language Evaluator: DTM SK Ratnam (Extol)
6. Humor Mastear: ATMB/CL Stewart (Sunway)
7. AH Counter: TM Eveline (Sunway)
8. Time Keeper: TM Yi Jieh (Sunway)
9. Sergeant-at-Arms: Tm Yi Jieh (Sunway)
10. General Evaluator: ACB Chak Ngoon (Extol)

During the meeting we heard an excellent Ice Breaker from TM Jun Keen, whose speech was evaluated by Sunway Toastmasters' Immediate Past President CL Kenny Koay. Despite having just recovered from a bout of measles, TM Jun Keen gave an impressive performance that left the audience wanting more. Not only did the 19-year old make full use of the time allocated, he also showed little nervousness and didn't use notes!

TM Kwee Lan, who was presenting her C&L#4, taught us that if we don't know what gift to buy for person, try thinking about something that we would like to receive as a recipient. Very apt considering Christmas is just around the corner! Her speech was evaluated by DTM Patricia from Extol Toastmasters. The third and final speaking slot belonged to CC Shane, who was doing his 10th speech from the C&L Manual. His powerfully inspiring speech was evaluated by a no-less powerful man from Extol, Mr President CC Marvin Lau.

In all Toastmasters meetings, there is always something to take home for everyone. Last night was no exception. General Evaluator ACB Chak Ngoon proposed that we should consider employing open-evaluations as well, given the advantages and effectiveness we observed at Sunway Toastmasters. We wish to congratulate all members who have upped a notch in their C&L ladder last night, and thank Sunway Toastmasters, in particular Mr President CTM Murphy Lum for the warm reception and great meeting.

CTM Murphy has also indicated that Sunway Toastmasters will reciprocate by coming to Extol some time early next year. Looking forward to that one!