We had a most cosy meeting with an awesome Table Topics session and an uplifting prepared speech session which ended with an enriching evaluation session. This was also one meeting to remember for we have reached Distinguished Club status for our term. Well done, all members who have made this possible!
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| General Evaluator, Lim Thian Seng, ACG, ALB |
First and
foremost, we welcomed our genial General Evaluator, Lim Thian Seng, ACG, ALB from
Taman Indrahana Toastmasters Club. Thank you for gracing our meeting.
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| ASA, Obaidullah, CC |
ASA, Obaidullah,
CC called the meeting to order at 7.10pm after everyone had their refreshment. Very
timely, Obaid!
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| Pun Yew Kee |
Our immediate
past President, Pun Yew Kee who was TME ran the meeting efficiently,
effectively and smoothly. Kudos, Yew Kee!
President,
Jeannie, ACS enthused all to follow the theme of the meeting “Practice makes
perfect”, if we are determined to be excellent public speakers and competent
leaders, this is one of the methods to achieve our objectives.
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| President, Jeannie, ACS |
President,
Jeannie, ACS who was also Grammarian, introduced the Word Of The Day, “Determined”
which is an essential ingredient to make “Practice makes perfect”, a part of
our lives. We are determined to practice, Jeannie, especially our public
speaking skills!
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| The invocator, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM |
The
invocator, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM reiterated the theme, “Practice makes perfect”, in
her invocation speech. She admonished that practice may not make us perfect but
will bring us closer to perfection and make us aware of our limitations. Well
said, Ngan Eng!
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| Tan Joke Boey |
The
Table Topics Master, Tan Joke Boey conducted the Table Topics session with her
unique questions on the happiest colour, best boss, childhood fruits,
sports/activities to learn from, most beautiful place and who to share good news
with. However, the members were not put
off and volunteered readily! They were determined to practice to be perfect.
Pei San,
SK Ratnam, DTM, Jeannie, ACS, Obaidullah, CC, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM and Pun Yew Kee
volunteered and expounded noteworthy speeches. All of you are really
awe-inspiring, determined speakers!
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| Best Table Topics Speaker, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM |
The
Best Table Topics Speaker went to Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM. Congratulations, Ngan Eng!
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| Humour Master, SK Ratnam, DTM |
Humour
Master, SK Ratnam, DTM shared various marital jokes which astounded and humoured
everyone. You are a real joker, SK!
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| Table Topics Evaluator, Alicia Wong, ATMB |
Table
Topics Evaluator, Alicia Wong, ATMB was very comprehensive, candid and
observant in her evaluation of the voluntary speakers. Remarkable job, Alicia!
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| Pei San |
The
first prepared speech by Pei San, CC#2 titled, “Is work life balanced?” which
enunciated a stressless work life was very pleasantly and smoothly presented. Marvelous
speech, San!
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| Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM |
Her
evaluator, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM was thoroughly satisfied with her speech for she not
only met the objectives of her speech but had demonstrated many other traits as
well. Thank you, Ngan Eng!
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| Alicia Wong, ATMB |
Alicia
Wong, ATMB, did an Advance Manual speech from Speaking
To Inform #1 titled,
“When you see a tiger…” amazingly also another speech that taught us how to
deal with stress. Now, we really know how to face and overcome stress, Alicia
and Pei San!
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| SK Ratnam, DTM |
Her
evaluator, SK Ratnam, DTM was satisfied with her delivery of the speech which
was all-encompassing. Thank you, SK!
As there were only two speakers, there was
no voting for Best Speaker and Best Evaluator.
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| Ah Counter, Tan Joke Boey |
Ah
Counter, Tan Joke Boey reported on the word crutches used by the members during
the meeting that provided some earnings to the club. Fabulous job, Joke Boey!
Jeannie,
ACS, was very comprehensive in her Grammarian role. She reported that everyone had
used the theme to relate to their personal experiences but only two members had
used the Word of the Day. Nevertheless, there were many creative usages of
words and sentences. Superb job, Jeannie!
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| Obaidullah, CC |
Obaidullah,
CC, the Timekeeper, timed and reported the meeting accurately. Very meticulous
job, Obaid!
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| Best Listening Award to Alicia Wong, ATMB |
Listening
Evaluator, Obaidullah, CC, picked ten apparently simple questions from speeches
presented at the meeting but incredibly only Alicia Wong, ATMB had eight correct
answers and she received the Best Listening Award. Brilliant job, Obaidullah, CC and
congratulations Alicia Wong, ATMB!
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| General Evaluator, Lim Thian Seng, ACG, ALB |
General
Evaluator, Lim Thian Seng, ACG, ALB was very pleased with the whole proceedings
of the meeting and declared to return again as our General Evaluator. He also
requested us to display our club members’ achievement record and to wear our
name tags. We shall do so, General Evaluator. Thank you, Thian Seng, we
definitely will invite you to our meetings again!
President,
Jeannie, ACS reported that the Youth Leadership Programme conducted by Extol
Toastmasters Club on 28-30 November 2014 was a successful one. She thereby
thanked all members who had assisted and made it possible. Well done, all club
members!
She also
announced that the next meeting on 17 December 2014 is a Christmas-themed
meeting and all are encouraged to bring along a gift of about RM10.00 each as
gift exchange and the dress code is red and white. Let us come in full force to
attend this last meeting in 2014.
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| Alex Lu, ACB, ALB |
In
addition, Alex Lu, ACB, ALB, a remisier in the
Malaysian stock exchange and is attached with Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad will be
conducting an investment workshop at the next meeting. All who are interested
on ways to practice wise investment to increase their earnings are welcomed.
INTERNATIONAL SPEECH & TABLE TOPICS CONTESTS
President,
Jeannie, ACS also announced that the International Speech and Table Topics Contests
will be conducted on 7 January 2015 at the meeting venue. Immediate past
President, Pun Yew Kee is the organizing Chair. Therefore, all interested to
contest or take up roles, please report to him.
Good
night! See you at our next meeting on 17 December 2014!
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