Thursday, May 21, 2015

EXTOL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meeting No. 412 on 20 May 2015 at 7.00pm




 
From L:  Pei San,  Shirley, DTM,   Alan Fung,  Joanne Kuek,  Mohmmad Muslim,   Vladimiro


This was one of the most record-breaking meeting we ever had. We had two Ice Breaker speeches and a CC#10 speech, therefore we experienced THREE standing ovations. Bravo, our dedicated club members had proven themselves to “be a leader” with self-“motivation”.


 
General Evaluator, Justin Ong, CC


We also thanked our General Evaluator, Justin Ong, CC from MII Toastmasters Club, G1 Area Governor who arrived bright and early and assisted in loading the food and beverage. Thank you Justin, you are really a leader by example!



Many thanks to our frequent guest, Edwin, formerly with AFC Toastmasters Club and Vladimiro for being with us!

 
ASA, Mohmmad Muslim



ASA, Mohmmad Muslim called the meeting to order at 7.19pm, simultaneously boosted everybody’s spirits in his welcome call.  Kudos, Muslim!


 
President, Jeannie, ACS, CL


President, Jeannie, ACS, CL, in her opening address remarked that it was not easy to be a Toastmaster neither was it easy to be a non-Toastmaster, therefore it would be better to be a Toastmaster, as being a Toastmaster, at least we would have a great learning experience. We agree with you, Jeannie!

 
TME, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM



TME, Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM, effectively, efficiently and excellently conducted the meeting as expected. Well done, Ngan Eng!


 
From L:   Sam Koh,   Nicholas Khoo,   Justin Ong, CC,   Karren Lim,   Irene Han

Invocator, Nicholas Khoo related his experience in Melbourne when he was asked what it took to “be a leader” and a politician and he discovered that confidence, “motivation”, conviction and humility are the important attributes. Thank you for your stirring invocation, Nicholas!

The Table Topics and Humour sessions were cancelled to accommodate our Annual General Meeting.


 
From L: Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM,    Jeannie, ACS, CL,   Pun Yew Kee, CC,   Tham Yen Lai,  PY Wong, ACB,   Sam Koh,  Nicholas Khoo



Tham Yen Lai presented CC#1 titled, “Journey to success” by reminiscing on how she overcame hardship in her life by adopting a positive outlook and emulating the greats like “Nelson Mandela”, “Lee Kuan Yew”, “Mahathir” and “Samy Vellu” as advised by her father. Wonderful speech, Yen Lai! 


 
From L:  Pei San,   Shirley, DTM,   Alan Fung,   Ravi


Her evaluator, Ravi praised her good, loving, positive attitude which were excellent benchmarks to what she is today. Thank you, Ravi!

Second speaker, Irene Han also did CC#1 titled, “Pursuing your passion” by explaining how she finally landed in her chosen career against her father’s wishes. We applaud your determination, Irene!

Her evaluator, Pei San was very happy with her thought-provoking Ice breaker speech . Thank you, Pei San!

 

Pun Yew Kee, CC



Pun Yew Kee revealed all the inspiring people that motivated him in his Toastmaster journey in his CC#10 titled ”I finally achieve my goal”. Certainly very inspiring, Yew Kee! Congratulations on achieving your CC, too!!

His evaluator, SK Ratnam, DTM was amazed and totally satisfied with his speech which met all the objectives.  Thank you, SK!

 
From L:   Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM,   Irene Han,   Jeannie, ACS, CL



The Best Speaker was Irene Han. Congratulations, Irene!


 
From L:   Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM,   Pei San,   Jeannie, ACS, CL

And the Best Evaluator was Pei San. Congratulations, San! 


 
From L:   Shirley, DTM,   Alan Fung,   



Ah Counter, Alan Fung very efficiently reported all the word crutches used during the entire meeting which resulted in extra funds for the club. Thank you, Alan!

From L: Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM,    Jeannie, ACS, CL,   Pun Yew Kee, CC,   Tham Yen Lai,  PY Wong, ACB,   Sam Koh,  Nicholas Khoo


Grammarian, Sam Koh remarkably reported on all who used the “Word Of The Day” and all the wrongful and creative usage of words and sentences during the meeting. You are awesome, Sam!


 
Timer, Joanne Kuek


Timer, Joanne Kuek meticulously presented the accurate timings for each session of the whole meeting! Splendid job, Joanne!




Karren Lim, the Listening Evaluator picked ten interesting questions and there were three members who got eight all correct answers and were awarded the Best Listeners.  Terrific job, Karren! 
Congratulations, Ngan Eng, Joanne Kuek and Irene Han!

 
From L:     Nicholas Khoo,   Justin Ong, CC,   Karren Lim,   Irene Han,   Pei San


General Evaluator, Justin Ong, CC, gave some pointers to our Invocator, stressed on punctuality for commencement of our meeting and placement of the timing device and he looked forward to visit our Club again soon. Thank you, Justin, we welcome your presence anytime, too!

Irene Han, Jeannie, ACS, CL


President Jeannie, ACS, CL presented a token to Irene Han for bringing her daughter, Alicia Leong to the meeting who joined our club as a member in April this year. Well done, Irene!

In closing, President Jeannie, ACS, CL reinforced the importance of having the right “motivation” as a Toastmaster to “be a leader”.  She also reminded that G. Sivalingam, DTM will be giving an Evaluation Talk at our next meeting and encouraged all to be present to benefit from his Evaluation tips.






After a group photo session, we had our club Annual General Meeting and the following were voted in as Club Officers for the term 2015-2016. Congratulations, incoming Club Officers!


 
From L:   Ravi,   Pun Yew Kee,CC,   Jeannie, ACS, CL,    Tham Yen Lai,   Sam Koh


President: Ken Koh, ACB
Vice President Education: Sheffa Mashuri
Vice President Membership: Sam Koh
Vice President Public Relations: Jeannie, ACS, CL
Treasurer: Pun Yew Kee, CC
Secretary: Dr Ravi
Sergeant-At-Arms: Tham Yen Lai

Committee Members:
SK Ratnam, DTM
Kwa Ngan Eng, DTM
PY Wong, ACB
Mok Pei San
Joanne Kuek
Nicholas Khoo

Advisor: Shirley Bak, DTM

That was indeed a fruitful and well-satisfying meeting, with that, goodnight. 

Our next meeting is on 03 June 2015! See you then!!

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