This is a fresh meeting for new EXCO members.
The most refreshing stuff we have is that we have 3 college guests(2 new guest) to grace the event. Lee Woh Sheng, Lim Sin Yee & Ashley Wong Yii Ying. This is a triumph of sorts for me as a VPPR.
As usual, I have the 'honour' to start project speeches. Just like misfiring Messi, in 2010 World Cup, I wasn't the Messi-ah that the President hopes. On top of that, I've hurt my tounge 1 week ago, so can't pronounce well. Failure to perform well for this not only demoralizeses me through the formality of feedback, but also the inability to perform in front of 'potential members'. This is one of the greatest undoing of being a VPPR.
Jamie Koh, Club Secretary Angellica(a.k.a. Angel), & VPE Mehala does their respective CC speeches. In short, they have improved a lot, and sorry guys, forgot to evaluate you all, because I was reflecting on my mistakes.
However, we should give an applause to all members who attend for able to come on time(6:35pm). Since Toastmasters is an International Club, we must follow International norms, which is to come on time, in order to accomodate polychronic & monochronic cultures.
I would like to take the opportunity to express my full support of our beloved Club President CC Mike Cheang's call to speak outside the club.(The 1st & only time I do my project speeches is in KL Advanced Toastmasters Club, which is very strict).
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Stamford PJ TLI
I would like to thank Stamford College for hosting such a wonderful course. It's a real inspirational, during the harsh months of July.
Imagine, a great man. He's deaf before the performance day, losing his mind, as well as his family. Nobody thinks that he can make a comeback. And yet he composes his greatest symphony, and people regarded him as King of Music at his era. His symphony has been played during German reunification, and it's used today the the Anthem of European Union. This song talk about the universal theme of brotherhood. Just google for him, and you will know. This TLI will not only impact me only in Toastmasters, but also in academics & all parts of my life.
I had a class from 9 am-12 pm. I waited for 30 minutes before going to Petaling Jaya. Once I've arrived, I quickly enter the hall for the training course, which was inspirational. I've missed some parts of the beginning, but the speaker for the Induction, Samuel Selvarajoo, ACB/CL ask the participants on the names of leaders in history. I was wondering, why are they are talking about Stalin & Napoleon. Perhaps, they were talking about the dictators, when I was entering.
I went earlier than the rest, as I assumed they were waiting for Desmond to change his clothing to a formal one. Sorry guys, I was rushing like mad, as usual, & I forgot bout you guys. Therefore, from the beginning until the break, I was seated separately from the rest of them. Kinda weird, but I sat beside TM Lam Suk Yee, Secretary of Nilai University College Toastmasters Club, & I asked for her contacts.
Then, during break we chatted with each other, and resume with a session, before we break up into several teams according to positions. I've learned a lot from the VPPR course, in which you need to promote the club to local media, maintain a publicity materials, have a website & make sure it's good in terms of readability, content & visual impact, Keep in touch with toastmasters events & maintain a standard in meeting, where we greet newcomers.
Then, we have no choice but to go back home. Initially, I planned to stay put as we have a course of learning how to attract new members, and it's my role. But I was persuaded on the grounds that it's not nice to let me stay behind, & let me have transportation problems. It's real touching that Mike, a personal friend of mine said this to me, because not many people show such kindness to me. Well, nevertheless, we have much fun when we go back home.
by: Alan Tan, VPPR
Imagine, a great man. He's deaf before the performance day, losing his mind, as well as his family. Nobody thinks that he can make a comeback. And yet he composes his greatest symphony, and people regarded him as King of Music at his era. His symphony has been played during German reunification, and it's used today the the Anthem of European Union. This song talk about the universal theme of brotherhood. Just google for him, and you will know. This TLI will not only impact me only in Toastmasters, but also in academics & all parts of my life.
I had a class from 9 am-12 pm. I waited for 30 minutes before going to Petaling Jaya. Once I've arrived, I quickly enter the hall for the training course, which was inspirational. I've missed some parts of the beginning, but the speaker for the Induction, Samuel Selvarajoo, ACB/CL ask the participants on the names of leaders in history. I was wondering, why are they are talking about Stalin & Napoleon. Perhaps, they were talking about the dictators, when I was entering.
I went earlier than the rest, as I assumed they were waiting for Desmond to change his clothing to a formal one. Sorry guys, I was rushing like mad, as usual, & I forgot bout you guys. Therefore, from the beginning until the break, I was seated separately from the rest of them. Kinda weird, but I sat beside TM Lam Suk Yee, Secretary of Nilai University College Toastmasters Club, & I asked for her contacts.
Then, during break we chatted with each other, and resume with a session, before we break up into several teams according to positions. I've learned a lot from the VPPR course, in which you need to promote the club to local media, maintain a publicity materials, have a website & make sure it's good in terms of readability, content & visual impact, Keep in touch with toastmasters events & maintain a standard in meeting, where we greet newcomers.
Then, we have no choice but to go back home. Initially, I planned to stay put as we have a course of learning how to attract new members, and it's my role. But I was persuaded on the grounds that it's not nice to let me stay behind, & let me have transportation problems. It's real touching that Mike, a personal friend of mine said this to me, because not many people show such kindness to me. Well, nevertheless, we have much fun when we go back home.
by: Alan Tan, VPPR
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
30/6/2010: Last meeting for 2009/2010
This is the last meeting for the 2009/2010 term. After initial hiccup, we proceded with the program, in which me, Shireen, Jamie & Angellica(nickname: Angel) give her speech. As I hinted out in my speech, it's a David & Goliath challenge for me, as this is my 1st attempt in doing an advanced speech. Just like Mr Allan Gan has told us before, it is very challenging.
The 2 guests from KL Advanced Toastmasters club are Ms Lorna Fisher & Mr Vincent. Lorna make a presentation on how to run a club successfully, and she did it very well. Mr Vincent point out my strength & weakness.
The main surprise is when the Club President, requested all members & guests, except me & Angel to wish us a birthday. Seriously, I never has such grand celebrations before.
Remember, this Saturday, new exco members need to attend officers training in PJ.
The 2 guests from KL Advanced Toastmasters club are Ms Lorna Fisher & Mr Vincent. Lorna make a presentation on how to run a club successfully, and she did it very well. Mr Vincent point out my strength & weakness.
The main surprise is when the Club President, requested all members & guests, except me & Angel to wish us a birthday. Seriously, I never has such grand celebrations before.
Remember, this Saturday, new exco members need to attend officers training in PJ.
Friday, January 1, 2010
August speeches by HICT Toastmasters
Project assignment # 2 Speaking in Praise from the Special Occasion Speeches manual, titled "Farewell to Robin" given at D'Utama Advanced Toastmasters Club meeting.
By Victor Ong, ACS
Project assignment # 3 The Roast, also from the same manual, titled “Arun & Ayesha” given at the HICT Toastmasters Club meeting.
Speech title "Three Days in Paradise" from the Competent Communicator manual by Shireen Ng,TM.
Speech title "An Unforgetable Experience" from the Competent Communicator manual by Mathew Varughese,TM.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010
Today is the first day of year 2010, wish everybody have a nice weekend & holidays.
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