COURAGE 51 “ The Courage to Conquer ” District 51 Newsletter – Connecting Toastmasters in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei Website: http://www.tmdistrict51.org
• Issue 2
• January 2009
• For Toastmasters only
District Governor's Message Hi Friends in Toastmasters, The DPRO and his dedicated team are doing a great job. The first issue of the district newsletter, Courage 51 was well received and this second issue is filled with a lot of useful information for all our members in District 51. The district website continues to receive a lot of hits. District 51 has received a lot of media publicity via RTM, NTV 7, major press release and radio publicity. All these PR activities are helping the district in promoting Toastmasters effectively in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei . Well done PR team. MID TERM RESULTS We are at mid term and our district is doing very well. Our current membership strength is at 7,200 members. 12 new clubs have been chartered and another 10 new clubs are in the pipeline to be chartered by January 2009. We do have a few clubs that have not submitted their October membership payments and this is affecting the progress of our district. Every effort is taken to encourage these clubs to pay up their October 08 dues soon so that the district performance will not be affected. BALI CONVENTION - November 08 The Bail convention was a tremendous success despite facing so many “external” challenges. The infamous Bali night club bombers were executed, 7 days before our convention started. This resulted in some of our members pushing the “panic” button and started to doubt if the Bali convention will actually carry on. I received a minimum of 10 calls daily questioning on the Bali convention hotel safety matters. We managed to inform the Bali police and the hotel to increase their security efforts. Majority of our members took the calculated risk and attended the convention. They did not regret their decision. The Bali convention touched many people's lives in many different ways and many of our members returned home satisfied. The Bali convention accounts were closed promptly and the district would like to THANK the small convention team (3 Toastmasters clubs in Bali), for putting up a great show for our members. Well done, Bali convention team. New Year 2009 As we move into the New Year, there are many uncertainties and challenges in the world. Despite all the uncertainties and challenges, one organization remains permanent and sure of its directions. That is Toastmasters International (TI). TI will continue to promote good communication and leadership skills to all its members. This program continues to be the most affordable “learning by doing” program available in the market today. Moving forward courageously At the beginning of the term, we set a district target of 8,000 members and 250 clubs reaching the minimum distinguished club status. With all our 14 divisions contributing significantly on their respective divisions, the district will reach the targets it has set. Our members will benefit from the success of our district. Our focus will continue to be, serving our members courageously to achieve their communication and leadership goals. I wish all of you a rewarding year in 2009. The courage to conquer! Joseph Gomez, DTM
District 51 Governor
Table of Contents Message from District Governor …………….............. 1 Note from editorial team ………………………............. 2 New clubs on board ………......................................... 2 Message from Lieutenant Governor Education and Training ……………………..….…......…...........…. 3 Message from Lieutenant Governor Marketing …....... 3 District 51 Hall of Fame 2007-2008 …………….......... 4 Education awards achievers .................................... 5-7
Members' recruiters high flyers …………………................ 8 Fun in paradise: Bali Semi Annual Convention ..….......... 9-10 Exclusive interview with Poh Kim Siong, DTM …........... 11-12 The key to table topics success ….……..…………….13 Speechcraft: Your gateway to increased membership ....14 My journey of learning and unlearning ................................ 15 Young masters of public speaking …........………………...16
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Note from the editorial team …
District Website: http://www.tmdistrict51.org
Happy New Year 2009 to all the readers of Courage 51. Whether you are in Malaysia, Indonesia or Brunei, we wish you all the best in everything.
Publisher District Governor Joseph Gomez, DTM 17th Floor, Bangunan Angkasa Raya, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Telephone Email:
[email protected]
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The second issue of Courage 51 (second installment of Courage 51 trilogy) continues to inspire our members with quality articles that reverberate the courage to conquer cries around District 51 as well as to provide useful insights and reading materials to our members. In our exclusive interview column, we hope to get our readers inspired after hearing from our international director, Poh Kim Siong, DTM. District 51 table topics champion Marianna Pascal shares with us what it takes to become a table topics contest champion.
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Of course we would like to narrate the enriching experience in Bali convention. We would also learn from Kiang Faang Pyng, DTM that in Toastmasters we can never stop learning. For those who think that Toastmasters is not for kids, check out our special report on Gavel club. Learn how we can develop the speakers and leaders of tomorrow through the Gavel club initiative. Second half of the term is a critical time for clubs to boost up their membership. Courage 51 features the Speechcraft program to educate our members on Speechcraft as an effective mean to increase club membership. In this edition also, we take the opportunity to recognize individuals who have excelled in their education pursuits, membership drives as well as those outstanding individuals who received their awards during the Bali convention. Courage 51 salutes you! Before I sign off, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my sub editor Parthiban who has been brilliantly supporting me behind the scene for the production of this newsletter. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all the Toastmasters members who have written to me with encouraging and supportive remarks. Certainly your kind words have amplified my desire to serve you better. At such, do look forward to an exciting end (episode 3) to the Courage 51 trilogy in May and more public relations campaigns coming your way. With that, we would like to end by wishing all our Chinese readers “Gong Xi Fa Cai”.
Editor District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) Clement Pang, DTM 118-B5-5-7 Putra Place Condo, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia Telephone: 012-4022358 Email:
[email protected]
Sub-Editor Parthiban Vijayaraghavan Email: Parthiban.vijayaraghavan@gmail. com
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Handal Group Toastmasters Club – Division B Club # 1244221 Chartered Date: 1st October 2008 Club Sponsors: Lee Hwee Han and Ivan Yueh-Liang Ho Club Mentors: Chooi Woon Yap and Parasakti Selvaduray
FPG Oleochemicals Toastmasters Club – Division B Club # 1261902 Chartered Date: 14th November 2008 Club Sponsors: Boon Fong Yap and To'puan Sabariah Club Mentors: Kulendran Kulasingam and Sarimah Morshidi
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Redtone Toastmasters Club – Division C Club # 1244249 Chartered Date: 1st October 2008 Club Sponsors: Gan Ban Heng and Shel Ling Chew Club Mentors: Parameswary Ramanathan, DTM and Pang Soon Chuan
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District 51 proudly welcomes the following new clubs:
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Venture Toastmasters Club – Division N Club # 1252031 Chartered Date: 21st October 2008 Club Sponsors: Kah Hooi Chew and Tien Loy Yap Club Mentors: Tien Loy Yap and Chandrakumaar Subramaniam Fo Guang Shan Mandarin Toastmasters Club – Division M Club # 1251612 Chartered Date: 23rd October 2008 Club Sponsors: Lau Kai Chong and Kok Choe Lee Club Mentors: Lee Ah Ngoi and Bee Chu Ngoh Ipeka International Toastmasters Club – Division I Club # 1252767 Chartered Date: 26th October 2008 Club Sponsors: Eng Chun Lau and Nono Sarwono, DTM Club Mentors: Eng Chun Lau and Wivina Tampusari
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UNMC Toastmasters Club – Division C Club # 1259399 Chartered Date: 12th November 2008 Club Sponsors: Ismail Omar and Low Hoy Ling Club Mentors: Nik Mohamed Zaki and Wendy Li Lay Heong
To see the list of club sponsors and mentors in the TI website go to http://reports.toastmasters.org/reports_new/dprReports.c fm?r=5&d=51
Note: This data is pulled from TI website as of Aug 26th 2008 – Dec 30th 2008
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District 51 Hall of Fame 2007-2008
Division Toastmaster Of The Year Div A - Hj Razali Sarbini Div B - Tan Kian Yoong Div C – Robert Tan, DTM Div D – Barbara Dubah Jabu Div E – Sia King Noo Div H – Sylvia Wong Div I – Harlina Indra, DTM
District Toastmaster Of The Year Mandy Ong Shiow Yee Satu Hati Toastmasters Club
Div J – Yuniarso Arif K S Div K – Kasey Chan Div M – Ooi Poh Tin, DTM Div N – Abdul Kadir Div P – Mandy Ong Div S – Sue Chan, DTM Div W – Sandy Tan
Soaring Toastmaster Award – Francis Ng, DTM
Soaring Area Governors A2 – Liza Alip A3 – Bernard Wong C5 – Gina Chan D1 – Albert George D2 – Anthony Sebastian E1 – John Tiong Yong Liu E2 – Liw Hui Peng P2 – Grace Goh
P3 – Dr Wan M d Zin S6 – Christopher Choong W1 – Lachmichand M A W2 – Muhamad Mustafa W4 – NJ Singam W5 – Christine Ong W6 – Paul Tan
Area Governor Of The Year Christopher Choong Area S6 Governor
Soaring Division Governors Div B – Sharmini Ariaratnam, DTM Div C – Parames Ramanathan, DTM Div H – Catherine Setiono, DTM Div S – Yoon Peng Yew Div W – Azmi Shahrin, DTM
ON THE WEB Division Governor Of The Year Yoon Peng Yew Division S Governor
District Toastmaster Of The Year checklist: http://www.tmdistrict51.org/material/award/district_tm_year.tif Area Governor Of The Year checklist: http://www.tmdistrict51.org/material/award/ag_year.tif Division Governor Of The Year checklist: http://www.tmdistrict51.org/material/award/dvg_year.tif District Awards 2008 -2009: http://www.tmdistrict51.org/DistAwards.php
Rising Phoenix Award MIA Toastmasters Club Soaring Club Coach Francis Ng, DTM M.A. Lachmichand
Pidato Miri Club Soaring Club Coach Siong Teck Yian
Voices Toastmasters Club Soaring Club Coach Lim Seow Hoe
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CONGRATULATIONS! The following Toastmasters have achieved their education recognition from Toastmasters International from July 1st to December 23rd
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Ariaratnam, Sharmini Chen, Clement Tzeh Chung Djojonegoro, Wardiman I. George, Albert Jayam, G. Lau, John P. H. Lesmana, Teddy Low, Chye Seng Nalliah, Ramakershinan A-L Ramanathan, Parameswary Setiawan, Arlan Tan, Robert Wai, Soh Fong
Cima Malaysia Club Swan City Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club AZAM Toastmasters Club D'Utama Toastmasters Club Kuching Mandarin Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Ukay Toastmasters Samudera Club SJ Advanced Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Port Dickson Toastmasters Club D'Utama Toastmasters Club
Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) George, Albert Jayam, G. Koh, Teck Lee Lau, John P. H. Low, Chye Seng Lowis, Pinpinwati Nalliah, Ramakershinan A-L Ong, Christine May Ee Ramanathan, Parameswary Setiawan, Arlan Tan, Paul Pan Leong Tan, Robert Tong Bee Eng, Sharon Wai, Soh Fong Wong, Richard Joon Siong
AZAM Toastmasters Club D'Utama Toastmasters Club Speakers' Dream Toastmasters Kuching Mandarin Toastmasters Club Ukay Toastmasters Polonia Toastmasters Club Samudera Club Mid Valley Club NLP Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Money Mastery-KL Toastmasters Club Port Dickson Toastmasters Club WIM Toastmasters Club Klang Bilingual Toastmasters Club Miri City Toastmasters Club
Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) Ariaratnam, Sharmini Djojonegoro, Wardiman I. Gunawan, Tjandra Harun, Ilyas Hassan, Alban Hj Sandukong Hongo, Hani F. Lau, John P. H. Low, Chye Seng Manickam, Meyyappa Ongko Subroto, Carlo Carmen Ramanathan, Parameswary Seong, Lee Wei Setiawan, Arlan Sharifabi Tsen, Richard W.T. Walia, SKL Yee, Ong Shiow
Cima Malaysia Club Jakarta City Hall Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Kebayoran Club Sandakan Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Connections Toastmasters Club Ukay Toastmasters Deloitte Kassim Chan Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Summit Club D'Utama Advanced Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Penang Muslim League Tamil Club Alpha Diamond Excel Miri NLP Toastmasters Club Satu Hati Club
Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) S, Iswahyudi Setiawan, Johan Tshin, Grace Chiu Kui Menon, Devikamani Krishnan, Satchit Anantha Ongko Subroto, Carlo Carmen Yee, Ong Shiow Hongo, Hani F. Djojonegoro, Wardiman I. Harng, Tan Chia Tsen, Richard W.T. Harun, Ilyas Tang, Chun Kheng Wong, Ik Chiong Teo Siak Chuan, Richard Phaik Hoon, June Lim
Surabaya Toastmasters Club Jakarta Club Sandakan Toastmasters Club Sai Masters Toastmasters Club KPMG KL Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Satu Hati Club Jakarta Motivators Club Jakarta Motivators Club Farlim Toastmasters Club Alpha Diamond Excel Miri Kebayoran Club Dell Penang Club Miri Mandarin Club Harvest Smart Y.M.C.A. Toastmasters Club
Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) Begum, Julaiha Buja, Alexson Kelling Chandra, Yusuf Cheah, Sean Li Djojonegoro, Wardiman I. Fan, Chen Keat Hernawan, Harry Nizam Hongo, Hani F. Howe, Eddy Chew Boon Kueh, William Kwok Yoke Choon, Alex Ongko Subroto, Carlo Carmen Sin, Siew Fun Thong, Lai Foon Walia, SKL Wargasetia, Teresa L. Wong, Kee Kong Yapp Chi Yen, Agnes Yunus Sawabi, Hatta
Penang Muslim League Tamil Club Miri Club Maranatha Club Ipoh Toastmasters Club Jakarta City Hall Toastmasters Club Speecom Toastmasters Club Jakarta Club Jakarta Motivators Club Achievers Toastmasters Club Lutong Club Great Eastern Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Tawau Mandarin Club IEM Toastmasters Maranatha Club 1st Foochow Club Kota Kinabalu Club Sandakan Pidato Toastmasters Club
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) Kueh, William Yong, Wai Yip Joibi, Stanley Chin, Norman Mui, Chin Poh Setiawan, Johan Meng, Fu Hwa Henry Kong, Yaw Thong Chandra, Yusuf Andoko, Bagus Sudilan, Osmon Onggowidjaja, Philips Colinares, Francisco Amante Nayar, Preeta Sugiarti, Wasis
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Lutong Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Kota Kinabalu Club Sandakan Toastmasters Club I T C Bintang Club Jakarta Club Metropolitan Bilingual Toastmasters Club Kuching Mandarin Toastmasters Club Maranatha Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Polonia Toastmasters Club Maranatha Club Jakarta Motivators Club Ansell Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) Lai, Arthur Kong Ming Phang, Karen May Ling Wong, Loy Ming Lee, Marian Abdul Jalil, Abdul Hadi Swea, Kong Yau Samiadji, Setiati Kartasasmita, Lina Chen, Kar Mun Goh, Guat Mui Lim, Chee Kon
MIM Club of Petaling Jaya MIA Toastmasters Club Y.M.C.A. Toastmasters Club TTDI Toastmasters Club Silterra Toastmasters Club Charismatic Leader Toastmasters Club RPX Club Kebayoran Club Ipoh Toastmasters Club Malacca Toastmasters Club Sri Petaling Mandarin Club
Subchan, Subchan Sandukong, Hassan Alban Lum, Murphy Tien King, Lim Widjaja, Yendy Mayga Chii Hung, Huan Bong, LukeYew Tzuu Koay, Ee San Ongko Subroto, Carlo Carmen Pang, Noel Soong Ning
I.E.U Toastmasters Club Sandakan Pidato Toastmasters Club Sunway Toastmasters Club Bintulu Toastmasters Club Jakarta Lions Toastmasters Kuching Mandarin Toastmasters Club Miri Club Vista Penang Club Jakarta Motivators Club Kuching Club
Hongo, Hani F. Wong, Siao Yen Haji Ibrahim, Haji Mohd Anuar Gunawan, Tjandra Harng, Tan Chia Ken, Chan Jen Tang, Chun Kheng Kurnia, Yanty Wong, Charles Rama Krishnan, Suresh Mohan Si Ang, John Lee Abdullah, Ishaq Hock, Tang Siong Tan, Rowena Neoh, Soon Hueng Harun, Ilyas Narayanan, Paramaiswary Adnan, Hashim Bin Tat, Liow Eu Wong, Ik Chiong Abang Tuah, Putit Kodiappen, Muthukumaran Huang, Qinmei Chong-Narcis, Ruey R Danny, Dora Ting, Luk Leh
Jakarta Motivators Club Hokkien Huey Kuan JB Bilingual Club MCOBA Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Farlim Toastmasters Club Kota Kinabalu Mandarin Club Dell Penang Club Polonia Toastmasters Club IEM Toastmasters Sai Masters Toastmasters Club HELP University College Club MIM Club of Petaling Jaya Bintulu Foochow X-Fab Sarawak Toastmasters Club Renesas Semiconductor Club Kebayoran Club Renesas Semiconductor Kedah Club Money Mastery-KL Toastmasters Club Motorola Penang (II) Cyber-Speakers Miri Mandarin Club Pidato Miri Club Renesas Semiconductor Club HELP University College Club HSBC Brunei Speakers Group Kota Kinabalu Advanced Club Bintulu Foochow
Ku, Yun Boon David Deo, En Tien Kanesamoorthy, Sharmini Ku, Yun Boon Khean, Foo Poh Sei, Yap Mei Ambarwati, Hernie Budiman, Andreas Intan Ting, Luk Leh Hock, Tang Siong Anak Jikoi, Louis Koh, Meng Hock Setiawan, Sanusi Sendon, Catherine Lee, Seng How Visvanathan, Ranjani Ramanathan, Tharamaretnam
Chung Hwa Alumni Assoc Club Chung Hwa Alumni Assoc Club MIM Club of Petaling Jaya Chung Hwa Alumni Assoc Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Lippo Karawaci Toastmasters Club Polonia Toastmasters Club Bintulu Foochow Bintulu Foochow CPA Kuala Lumpur Club SJMC Toastmasters Club Maranatha Club Chief Minister's Department (HR) Institut Perkim-Goon 1 Club Bangsar Club Sai Masters Toastmasters Club
Competent Leader (CL) Hwang, Boon Huat Wee, Jonathan Eng Ghee Foo, Sunny Eng Ball Lau, John P. H. Yee, Ong Shiow Pranata, David Ongko Subroto, Carlo Carmen Thien Kon Tzu, Andrew Ambarwati, Hernie Suat Hoong, Khoo Firmansyah, Arry Tang, Sum Chee Kassim, Tharwah Junus, Budiyanto Prastiwi, Irene Budi Cheah, Sean Li Yim, Poh Wah Phaik Hoon, June Lim Wibowo, Johanes Choong, Christopher Chin Chandra, Yusuf Nusetyarini, Benita Chong, Shih Jun Chien, Lee Boon Tambunan, Marihot H
Miri Club Miri Club Bukit Gelugor Toastmasters Club Connections Toastmasters Club Satu Hati Club Surabaya Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club MCA Kota Kinabalu Lippo Karawaci Toastmasters Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Lippo Karawaci Toastmasters Club TTDI Toastmasters Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Intel Penang Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Ipoh Toastmasters Club IEM Toastmasters Y.M.C.A. Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Dell Penang Club Maranatha Club Deli Toastmasters Club Intel Penang Toastmasters Club Voices Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club
Competent Communicator (CC) Lee, Jia Jing Safrin, Drs Ramananthan, R. Kuganeswari Wee, Jonathan Eng Ghee Chow, Phooi Phooi Hor, Yuen Foong Jogulu, Kanniah Yee, That Hian Lee, Chun Kit Mohd Rawather, Sahul Hameed B. Raju Mohamed, HJ Faruk V. Siburian, Nazly Arfiyanti Mulkin, Nadia Mulkin, Mulyanah Lorinda Ram, Aasharani Keong, Loh Chee
University Club Medan Miracle Pidato Club MIA Toastmasters Club Miri Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Maicsa Toastmasters Club Johor Bahru Club Kota Kinabalu Club Gurney Toastmasters Club YMSC Penang Bilingual YMSC Penang Bilingual Medan First Club Sorowako Toastmasters Club Sorowako Toastmasters Club Surian Club Renesas Success Penang
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Competent Communicator (CC) Monike, Adeline Vijayaraghavan, Parthiban Hendriadi, Vanessa Verawati Manurung, Hendro Jonathan Harja, Samuel Satria Yuanita, Riza Permanasari, Indriati Tan, Kooi Ching Chia Chun, Loi Ching Ching, Soo Budiyanto, Ngadi Johan Heriyanto, Heriyanto Lai, Ming Ying Retno Utari, Natalia Maria Yosefa Nurrahma, Yashinta Lung, Tai Juinn Chin, Stephen Kristiati, Wahyuni Lai, Fui Nar Leo, Alvin Kok Lung Pudjiastutik, Menik Sandukong, Hassan Alban Kon, Nyet Lan Lee, Hui Hui Danik, Suzanne Chan, Hian Wing Mohd Hazim Shah, Mohd Hadzrin Shah Citraningtyas, Clara Evi Candrayuli Ibrahim, Norliza Eileen Hock Hai, Goh Fong Wen, Kan Ting, Claudia Qi Wei Sim, Doreen Ying Ying Khoo, Michelle Aman, Khairool Adzelan Bin Malang Ulun, Agnes Kiew, Frankie Ali Omar, Nur Alizah Binti Murat, Nicolson Emus, Suzieyanie Anak Ambie, Patricia Anak Anthony Hajok, Jonathan Tan, Wee Ping Marikan, Nor Afizah Binti Yugas, Nelson Bin Teh, Seu In Ng, Lay Choo Chen Haur Khet, Percy Junus, Budiyanto Sinaga, Epphy Tang, Adeline Mohamad, Mariana Binti Nicholas Nyanggai, Monica Nacha Anak John Nicheal, Magdalene Abdul Rahman, Syahrul Affendi Bin Tjie, Strong Teh, Andrea Mei Leng Leng, Kimmy Foo Kit Chin, Wai Seng Mohd Ismail, Kadijah Tiong, Joseph Hii, Jennifer Ai Mee Teoh, Seok Tee Zainudin, Safree Sium Wong, Chorng Tzer Abang Abdul Rasl, Dayang Nurbaizura Binti Mohd Kassim, Ahmad Zaiwin Wang, Ming Ming Ghee, Ch'ng Ewe Kamaludin, Hanim Chubing, Katherine Duduh, Marang Jemat, Josephine Wan, Lah Sebli, John Raboh Agas, Dami Enkai, Joshua Maramat, Donny Sinaran, Roszie Rina Megong, Serlema
Yap, Kon Fah Sumartono, Sumartono Mohammed, Yasmin Lee, Sze Wee Sulang, Inta Lee, Yau Feng Rahman, Ruzilawati Kulasingam, Kulendran Tonek, Margare Tat, Liow Eu Thurenaidu, Anand Tarigan, Ansari Lim, Hui Sing Chew, Sherman Sze Ming Garingging, Robin Choo, Tan Lei Kho, Geok Yan Sin Hui Pei Sheng, Jeremy Teo Wee Japar, Awang Bin Ibrahim, Safana Sadiq Ling, Low Hoy Appu, Subathara Devi Ohman, Tengku Razmi Tengku Heringai, Santa Khalil, Hafizah Tan Teong Kang, Gerard Yain, Ling Yiu Ku, Ka Tong Kok Min, Jason Wong Jeffrey Ismail, Syahiran Hanis George, Albert Abdul Rahim, Sabrina Binti Harry Lewis, Andrew Brian Chi-Min, Hu Wong, Yui Hoo Susanti, Andriani Rao, Sandeep Nelson, Madonna Anne Abang Yakup, Dayang Zafirah Binti Ng, Kam Loong Dan, Dancy Bana Unggat, Teejay Anak Mohamad Dimahamad, Suriayati Binti Mohd Zamahari, Florence Lim, Sze Yue Jessica, Ho Tan, Wei Loon Marcus Tan, Laine Yee Yong, Hooi Sien Udaya, David Yap, Boon Fong Anthony Pragasam, Melissa Marianne Yeoh, Weng Chin Nadeak, Angelina Yan, Lu Chin, Richard Shyh Ho Aung, Ching Ching TIEN KING, LIM Ooi, Keat Lee Taufiq, Wirzal Mustopoh, Linawati Yong, Ken Khiam Neng Angkouw, Anna R Abedi Abdullah, Sarah Bee, Grace Ng Gim Thin, Tinah Liaw Nyuk Myers, Matthew Lee, Soo Ling Kong Siew Wan, Jennifer Abd. Razak, Noor Adira Nor Anuar, Nor Laily Abdul Majid, Abdul Halim Gokals, Bhavna M. Savira, Sindhi D. Huang, Qinmei Chandra, Egriviena Wong Yoon Fong, Michelle Suwardi, Bertie Yasmina, Dyah Hong, Chiew Kit Wong, Chee Hiong
UPH Toastmasters Club Intel Penang Toastmasters Club Jakarta Club Jakarta Motivators Club Jakarta Motivators Club Kebayoran Club The British Toastmasters Club D'Utama Toastmasters Club D'Utama Toastmasters Club DHL KL Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Maranatha Club SJMC Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club HP Malaysia Toastmasters Club X-Fab Sarawak Toastmasters Club INTI College SWEPA Club Cyberjaya Toastmasters Club I.E.U Toastmasters Club Sandakan Pidato Toastmasters Club Miri City Toastmasters Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club UEM Academy TM Club UPH Toastmasters Club Chief Minister's Department (HR) Bayan Baru Toastmasters Club HELP University College Club HELP University College Club Twintech Club Charismatic Leader Toastmasters Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Surian Club Great Eastern Toastmasters Club Penang Altera Toastmasters Club Intel Penang Toastmasters Club Riau Club Connections Toastmasters Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Bali Toastmasters Club Bukit Mertajam Bigfoot Club University Malaya Toastmasters Club Vista Penang Club Intel Kulim Toastmasters Club Bintulu Foochow Miri Club Wellesley Mandarin Toastmasters Club Lutong Club Achievers Toastmasters Club Twintech Club AZAM Toastmasters Club Tawau Mandarin Club Bukit Gelugor Toastmasters Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club
Tawau Mandarin Club Medan Miracle Pidato Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Kuantan Toastmasters Club INTI Toastmasters Club Motorola Penang (II) Cyber-Speakers Mid Valley Club Medan Miracle Pidato Club ABC Toastmasters Club Intel Kulim Toastmasters Club Riau Club Bintulu SUPP Bintulu SUPP Cima Malaysia Club NUC Toastmasters Club Sandakan Pidato Toastmasters Club INTI College Sarawak Toastmasters Club Surian Club Surian Club MCOBA Toastmasters Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Extol Toastmasters Club Bintulu Foochow I T C Bintang Club Team Flantech Cendana Toastmasters Club Unitar Toastmasters Club AZAM Toastmasters Club Kulim Toastmasters Club Telekom Malaysia Toastmasters Club CPA Kuala Lumpur Club Sibu Mandarin Club INTI College NUC Toastmasters Club Twintech Club Twintech Club X-Fab Sarawak Toastmasters Club Stamford College Toastmasters Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Twintech Club Stamford College Toastmasters Club Dell Penang Club Pricewaterhouse Coopers Toastmasters Club Pricewaterhouse Coopers Toastmasters Club Pricewaterhouse Coopers Toastmasters Club TGIF Toastmasters Club Kuantan Toastmasters Club Intel Kulim Toastmasters Club Sungai Ara Toastmasters Club Jakarta Motivators Club Stamford College Toastmasters Club OTTERS TMC IREKA Toastmasters Club Bintulu Toastmasters Club Intel Penang Toastmasters Club The Catalyst Toastmasters Club Experd Toastmasters Club Miri Club Borneo Club Intec Toastmasters Club Penang Adventist Hospital Toastmasters Club Penang Adventist Hospital Toastmasters Club UPH Toastmasters Club IREKA Toastmasters Club DiGi Toastmasters Sandakan Pidato Toastmasters Club Rakyat Rakyat Kebayoran Club Metropolitan Club HELP University College Club ConocoPhillips Indonesia Club Famosa Club Metropolitan Club Jakarta Club MIRI CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB MIRI CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Congratulations to all the achievers listed here. Each of you will receive the district pin. Every member who achieves their educational goal (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG, CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) will receive a district pin. For more information, please contact our LGET, Richard Chong at
[email protected]
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2008-2009 Membership Building Contests st
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July 1 st 2008 - June 30 th 2009
Individual Recognition Program Details: ? This membership program begins July 1 and ends June 30. ? All members of Toastmasters clubs ar e eligible and are encouraged to participate. ? To receive credit as a sponsor, your name must appear on the application for Toastmasters club membership (Item 400) along with your home club number. Please print or type information legibly. No changes will b e made to the applications once they are received by World Headquarters. ? New, dual and reinstated members count for credit; transfer andcharter members do not. ? The new member’s join date must fall within the July to June range.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following individuals for your achievement in membership recruitment. This data is accurate based on TI latest report on 30th November 2008 SUPER RECRUITER: For having sponsored 15 or more members, you have earned yourself an exclusive Toastmasters necktie (for men) or scarf (for ladies) from Toastmasters International Hui Hui Lee
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STAR RECRUITER: For having sponsored 10 or more members, you have earned yourself an exclusive Silver Star pin from Toastmasters International Sabariah Jusoh Johan Setiawan Bakti Hamli M. Noor Azlan Abdullah Kulendran Kulasingam Allan Gan Siang Fei
Ukay Toastmasters Jakarta Club Borneo Club Penapisan Toastmasters Club Kuantan Toastmasters Club NLP Toastmast ers Club
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COURAGEOUS RECRUITER: For having sponsored 5 or more members, you have earned yourself an exclusive Courage to Conquer pin from Toastmasters International Eric Satyadi Felix Nadapdap Kong Yau Swea Sukiman Saragih Chia Hur Loh Qinmei Huang Lola Winata Tjendraputra Delfin Low Hoy Ling Teo Bee Guan Stephanie Y. T. Lo Chia Chin Lau June Lim Phaik Hoon Alexson Kelling Buja Wai Soon Liew Janet Lim Lee San Bernard Choong Yoong Hiew Cheah Soon Chye Yian Lee Tay Ramakershinan Nalliah, DTM Sunny Eng Ball Foo Daisy Rita Sawrimuthu Ngee Tong Lim Ong Shiow Yee Georgina Siew Len Liew Arlan Setiawan, DTM Annette Wong Lee Fong Eng Chai Ang Saw Chai Ling Seok Tee Teoh Richard Albert Gontusan, DTM
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It was certainly a tremendous gift to every conventioneer dreams on this faithful day of 15th November, as they were given a golden opportunity to witness in person, our very own District 51 Champion, DTM K. Loghandran who was the 1st Runner-up in World Championship of Public Speaking (WCPS). He gave a solid testimony of what a District 51 Speech Champion can aspire to conquer if they are driven with the right attitude and courage. He gave all those present a live presentation video of his outstanding ground-breaking feat in the Toastmasters International Convention in Calgary, Canada. In his message to all aspiring District 51 Toastmasters: “We have set new standards and there is no stopping us now in going all the way to the top!”
Toastmaster quest and zest to experience the “best of the best” in communication skills. This day saw a pitted, keen and absorbing contests in the "Battle of Champions against Champions” for the right to be crowned as District 51 Evaluation and Humorous Speech Champions. At end of these exciting contests the following were declared as winners:
During the afternoon session, we were inspired and motivated by the distinguished list of speakers arranged by the convention team. We get to hear from Kim Siong, DTM Maimunah Natasha, DTM and our DTM, AS Papa Gerald Green.
District 51 Humorous Speech Contest Final Result: Champion: Stephen Fernando (Hilton Petaling Jaya) 1st Runner-up: Roger McGowan (Speecom) 2nd Runner-up: May Cheah (Taiping)
One of the most memorable events for Semi Annual Convention was the Gala Night which was held on Saturday night. It was a glittering event adorned by the theme colour of Black and Gold. The food was good but more importantly it was a time for the achievers to be recognized. The night culminated with the announcements for the District Toastmaster of the Year, Area Governor Of The Year and Division Governor Of The Year.
District 51 Evaluation Contest Final Result: Champion: Michael Xavier (Bayan Baru) 1st Runner-up: John Lee (Help University College) 2nd Runner-up: Ahmad Fakhri (Semarak) In the closing ceremony, the District Governor and International Director again thanked all participants for their attendance and to continue to pursue with commitment the District 51 theme “The Courage to Conquer”. They also acknowledged with thanks the Bali Convention Organization Committee headed by the Organizing Chair Veronica Trianto (Ibu Vika). The events for the past four days have been a wonderfully rewarding experience. For this, we must thank the organizing team for hosting this wonderful event.
On Sunday, 16th November, was the final day of the convention. Nevertheless, it was also the peak of a
Stanley Joibi is a past area governor from Division K in Sabah. He also frequently writes for Division K conventions.
See you again in the next convention in Kuching! Your next stop for convention: District 51 16th Annual Convention Venue: Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching Date: 17th - 19th April 2009
ON THE WEB More Bali convention photos: http://www.tmdistrict51.org/images/Bali08 (all photos courtesy of Neoh Soon Hueng)
Website: http://www.kuching2009.com
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Exclusive interview with International Director 2008-2010, Poh Kim Siong, DTM In the first issue of Courage 51, our Immediate Past International President Chris Ford, DTM shared his thoughts on Toastmasters. In this second issue, we were able to hook up with another distinguished leader in Toastmasters International to hear his thoughts on various topics in Toastmasters such as leadership and contest judging. Courage 51 editor was privileged to interview International Director for District NonAssigned to Region (DNAR) 2008-2010, Poh Kim Siong, DTM during our recent convention in Bali. The editor was truly amazed with Kim Siong's spontaneity as he conveyed his thoughts as well as his sincerity as he shared out his experiences.
Photos courtesy of Neoh Soon Hueng. Interview was conducted by the beach of Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel in Bali
KS: The first challenge is how to motivate my team members moving to a common direction. Sometimes along the way when people set goals initially and after 3 months, 6 months and even 9 months, they tend to forget what they set initially. So they need constant reminders.
Clement Pang (CP): Hi Kim Siong, welcome to Bali. What do you think of the semi annual convention so far? Kim Siong (KS): Thank you Clement. This is my first trip to Bali. It's exciting, challenging, motivating and inspiring.
Secondly is the sharing of information. If you don't have the information and the members don't have the information, they can't really make an effective decision. Certain information good to share with members, do share it with them. Now with the help of technology, you can email and you can use websites. It's very powerful. When members have a certain degree of information, it would definitely make a big difference.
CP: Can you tell us a bit about when and how you join Toastmasters? KS: In 1993, I joined the insurance profession and my sales were not doing very well. My manager said if you really want to improve your sales and communicate effectively, go and attend a Toastmasters club meeting. So from there, I went to attend a club meeting in Singapore Poly. In the meeting, it happened that I went blank in table topics for 15 seconds. At the end of the meeting, a senior member invited me to join the club. I joined.
CP: I read through your speaker profile just now in the convention program booklet. It's mentioned that you are the only Toastmaster in Asia to have the distinction to serve twice as a judge in the World Championship of Public Speaking (WCPS). So what is your opinion on the qualities that our judges should possess in order to become a world class judge?
CP: Talking about that experience when you went blank in table topics and you actually bounced back from that. What is your tip for people to excel in table topics?
KS: Firstly to become a good judge, you have to read through the speech contest manual, word for word, line by line. For example in the past, if we don't understand the contest rules, different people have different interpretation of the rules. There were instances when I talked to the World HQ staff over the phone for one hour to clarify the rules, line by line and step by step. You must understand the rule of the game and play it carefully.
KS: There is only one secret in public speaking. That is practice, practice and practice. Over the years I involved in meeting, one of the Mandarin Toastmasters club members shared with me this secret. If you are able to stand in front of an audience, the first few times your knees would be knocking against each other. As they said in Mandarin “Zhou Guo Le Bu Hui Pa” (once been through it, won't be afraid anymore). The more you appear in front of the audience, the better you become. So once you are able to overcome the initial fear, all your butterflies will be able to fly in formation. That's how I improved. The more speeches you do the more involvement in the activities to get yourself better.
Share what you learn in the judging process as well. It can start from club level, move up to area level, division level and eventually district level. If you aspire to be a good judge, you have to start somewhere. Attend speech contest and judges training workshop to understand the judging process. If you have questions on things you don't understand, ask. When you ask, information is always available for you.
CP: Can you share with District 51 based on your experience as a past District 80 Governor, some of the challenges you encountered and how you overcome these challenges?
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CP: How about the selection of judges in WCPS? When you become a judge in WCPS, did someone recommend you? How does the selection process works?
CP: In your workshop just now, I heard you talked about the heart of a leader. In your opinion, what kind of leader you are and why it makes you such as a successful leader?
KS: As for the selection of judges for WCPS, the minimum is we have to judge in district level or inter district level. World HQ will send you an email to invite you. Someone must recommend you. In 2005, I was recommended by my district governor. I was quite lucky to be given this opportunity. But I was not so happy with the outcome though. At the end of the contest, I felt I can contribute better and learn better.
KS: The most important thing I shared with a lot of members is this. If you served from the heart, members can feel the energy. So speak from the heart with nothing to hide. So long as you are sincere with what you are doing, people can feel it. The other important thing is you are a leader by yourself. You are a leader in certain ways and you have to have your own ways of leading. There are a few types of great leaders in district around the world. But you must have your own style.
But with my involvement in the whole judging process, I brought back the information to the district and shared with them. That is why in 2008, I volunteered myself to become the ballot counter. It's because I want to see for myself whether the judging in international level is fair or not. One thing that I can prove is the judging is fair. If not, District 51 contestant will never have a chance to win second place in WCPS.
Personally I feel that I am a leader who speaks from the heart, leads from the heart and listens from my heart.
'Personally I feel that I am a leader who speaks from the heart, leads from the heart and listens from my heart.’
CP: That is a good one! One last question for you. Is there any leader that inspires you and why?
CP: Congratulations for being elected as International Director. During your 2 years as International Director, what do you hope to achieve?
KS: The leader that really inspires me is Lee Kuan Yew. One of the good reasons is we were born on the same day But the most important thing is Kuan Yew is the man who built Singapore from scratch and really transformed a tiny island and a small village into a global city. With that kind of vision and commitment, it's something that we can learn from him.
KS: In my campaign slogan I mentioned this; “linking everyone together”. The International Director for DNAR covers 16 districts. It's a big challenge. Is not easy to manage because we come from different cultures. For examples, members from China differ from members from South Africa. We must be sensitive when we communicate to them. Understand their needs and show them we are here to serve them. As long as you serve from the heart, people can feel it.
Although there are different voices no matter how you do as a leader, there are always 2 types of voices. The most important thing is at the end of the day, when you look back, there is no regret with whatever decisions that you made. You just move on. If you are there to serve members and to serve the community, do it with a sincere heart.
Most important thing is keep to the campaign promise. I heard so many complaints about leaders who promise to do this and to do that but at the end of the day, they did not keep to their promises. So as Toastmasters volunteer service leaders, we must keep our promises. Keeping our promises is equivalent to keeping our commitment.
ON THE WEB What is DNAR? : http://toastmasters.wikia.com/wiki/DNAR Toastmasters International Board of Directors: http://www.toastmasters.org/FunctionalMenuCategor ies/Company Information/Board.aspx International Director Handbook: http://www.toastmasters.org/NonNavigableDocs/Inte rnationalDirectorHandbook.aspx
Above: Kim Siong in action during the opening ceremony in Bali convention. Right: Kim Siong receiving a memento from DvG K Annie Cheng, DTM and LGET, Richard Chong after delivering his education session “Discover the Heart of Leaders” The following leaders in District 51 have served as International Director: Augustine Lee, DTM: 2000-2002 Maimunah Natasha, DTM: 2003-2005 John Lau, DTM: 2005-2007
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The key to table topics success: Keep the end in mind – Marianna Pascal It's that time of the year again when the clubs, the areas and the divisions are gearing up to compete and to determine who the best in table topics is. There have been various techniques published on how to excel in table topics. Courage 51 tries to find out from Marianna Pascal on what are the techniques that she uses. She captivated the audience with a convincing and stunning delivery as she waltzed through the topic “Tough time never lasts but tough people do” and emerged as the district champion in table topics Let's find out more from this tough lady
The table topics nightmare Has this happened to you? It's time for the Table Topics Contest. You're called to the lectern. You walk up slowly as though if you take enough time, the building might catch on fire and you'll get to go home with your dignity still intact.
Deciding only how you are going to end your speech has two benefits. First of all, by reminding yourself that you have only this one simple task you are more likely to feel calm and in control while hearing the topic. This calm unblocks the creative mind and gives your mind enough space to 'get' the topic instantly.
No such luck. Now, you're standing at the lectern. You pray for one of those simple topics like “Money isn't everything”. You listen as your topic is read out. Again, no such luck. You get one of those deeply philosophical topics that you only really understand 12 hours after the competition has ended. “Quality of life does not come from making work one's life, but from making one's life work.”
Second, by establishing the end of your speech, you immediately give your speech a framework. This is because by having an ending, you have unconsciously determined the supporting evidence that led you to arrive at that ending.
You hear the words. You recognize them all. Work. Check. Life. Check. But strung together, at this particular moment, these words mean absolutely nothing to you. Your mind is a white flash of emptiness. Your body temperature rises to near boiling point. Your heartbeat is about two decibels away from being considered a time-filler. You look up and greet the audience. Then, as if by the grace of God, a string of words tumble out of your own mouth and, by golly, they make sense! You realize you are telling a story and yes, miraculously, it is related to the topic read out moments earlier. Your body temperature goes back to normal, your heartbeat slows down and you find that both you and the audience are actually enjoying your speech. The words now fly out with ease and you even get a laugh from the audience as you come to the end of the story. Relieved, you wind down. We've all experienced a similar scenario at some point. Even the most seasoned toastmaster experiences that tingle of nerves associated with an unknown outcome. However, there are techniques that can increase the likelihood of delivering a controlled, structured and compelling table topics speech. Here is one of them. For me, this is the key to table topics: Upon hearing your topic, decide how you are going to end - not how you're going to begin. Decide how you are going to end. If we know WHERE we are going, the HOW will reveal itself Isn't that how we go about any successful task in life? We start by knowing the outcome or the goal. Haven't we all read or heard great leaders say that if we know WHERE we are going, the HOW will reveal itself.
Now, as you speak let your words comprise whatever story, facts, or other supporting evidence will give merit to your ending. Be sure that you don't start with your ending. If you conclusion is that money is the root of all evil, do not start by saying, “Yes, I believe that money is the root of all evil because….” This is like telling someone what their gift is before they've had a chance to unwrap it. Let the audience discover your conclusion. Start with something like, “When I was a child, I had this neighbour…” and tell the story of how his addiction to high-risk investments led to his family's demise. Within limitations comes great freedom When you have decided your ending, something wonderful happens as you are speaking. You notice that within this limitation comes great freedom. When you know your ending, you are not burdened with having to think of something else to say, something more to add. You are simply revealing what will give relevance to your conclusion. As well, you have the freedom to speed up and get to the point quickly, or to slow down and expand on the details depending on how much time you have left. The bottom line is that all of your words revolve around getting somewhere. There are many techniques to improve our table topics' delivery. But perhaps even more useful than techniques is simply acknowledging that the scenario described at the beginning of this article is one that each one of us has suffered through. As toastmasters we are united by both our challenges and our successes. None of us is above screwing up, and each of us is worthy of greatness.
ON THE WEB You can also find great tips on table topics from Toastmasters International website. http://www.toastmasters.org/MagazineItems/TableTopics.aspx http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/SpotlightArticles/TableTop ics.aspx
Marianna receiving her district table topics trophy from District 51 Governor 2007/2008 KK Chee and immediate past international president Chris Ford (photo courtesy of ET Lee, DTM)
Marianna Pascal was District 51 table topics contest winner in the 15th annual convention in Penang back in April 2008. She has been a Toastmaster for 3 years and currently a member of Sacred Heart Toastmasters Club in Johor Bahru. She is an English language teacher and also a book writer. Her latest book “English: Fast and Easy” which teaches useful English phrases through cartoons is available at all major bookstores. She can be contacted at
[email protected].
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Speechcraft: Your gateway to increased membership by Lim Kah Hong, DTM What is Speechcraft? · A Toastmasters International program to teach public speaking skills to members and non members · During the program, the participants can o Present 3 to 6 speeches o Introduce other speakers o Serve as evaluators o Participate in table topics · Can be organized by any Toastmasters club · Club members advise, evaluate and provide instruction to participants in speech preparation and speaking techniques · Can be conducted in four, six or eight sessions · Each session can be 1 – 2 hours (depending on number of participants) · Minimum 5 participants · Benefit for members: Serve as a refresher course on basic principles of public speaking · Benefit for non-members: Introduce them to public speaking and the Toastmasters program. They will be persuaded to join as Toastmasters members
How to organize a Speechcraft program? Before the course 1) Decide the dates for Speechcraft sessions whereby the club members or Toastmasters from other clubs are able to participate as evaluators, education presenters, table topic masters, timers and etc. 2) Appoint a Speechcraft coordinator to coordinate the program. The coordinator shall assign members with responsibilities. 3) Select a venue. Can be during club meeting or another separate session. 4) Treasurer to perform costing and decide on the amount to be charged. 5) Prepare agenda. Refer to Speechcraft coordinator guide in Speechcraft starter kit for sample agenda. 6) Prepare flyer for promotion campaign. Refer to Speechcraft coordinator guide in Speechcraft starter kit for sample flyer. 7) State target group. Can be in-house or community members. 8) Target number of participants - minimum 5 whether organized within the club or outside the club. However, preferably minimum 15 to be cost effective. 9) Purchase Speechcraft starter kit from Toastmasters International. 10) Identify education presenter for each session. They must get their materials ready for the topics that they are speaking.
During the course 1) Role players must be at the venue prior to the registration time. 2) Register participants. 3) Set up LCD, laptop, timing device and etc 4) Follow the agenda closely to be effective. 5) Be encouraging , be compassionate and always motivate participants to do their speeches in order to benefit from the program 6) Assign mentors (advisors) to all participants. 7) Ensure the meeting run smoothly and be interesting After the course 1) Highlight to participants what are the next course of action they can take to further develop their public speaking skills by a. Introducing Toastmasters Program and explain the Toastmasters structures b. Inviting them to attend meetings as guests 2) Treasurer prepare accounts to check its status ,gain or loss 3) Hold a Thank You dinner for all members who have helped as facilitators and helpers in appreciation of their assistance. 4) Any excess fund shall be extra fund raised for the club's use in area of education and membership drive.
Introducing Speechcraft starter kit (item 205 from Toastmasters International store)
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Includes: • 3 Coordinator's Guides (204) • 10 Instructions for the Advisor (208) • 5 Speechcrafter's Handbooks (204H) and many more …
Speechcraft in brief: http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MembershipBuilding/S peechcraft.aspx Article on Speechcraft: http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/SpotlightArticles/Cons iderSpeechcraft.aspx
For complete listing of items under Speechcraft starter kit, go to http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/Ma nualsBooksVideosCDs_1/ProgramsModules/SkillBuildingPr ograms/SuccessCommunication/SPEECHCRAFTSTARTER KIT370.aspx
Message on Speechcraft from TI: http://www.tmdistrict51.org/material/Dist_Leader_Speechcraf t_Letter.pdf
Lim Kah Hong, DTM is currently serving as District Treasurer. She was the District Speechcraft Chair during the 2004-2005 term.
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Courageous Voice: My Journey of Learning and Un-Learning - by Kiang Faang Pyng, DTM I joined Toastmasters with a single mission in mind: to explore and to exploit its education programme to the fullest and then get out. I didn't think I needed to hang around the corridors of Toastmasters too long as my idea of any growth corridor involved my participation in the larger business and more sophisticated corporate arena. I became a member of the MII Toastmasters Club toward the end of September, 1997. It has been 11 years and I have certainly walked through many corridors of Toastmasters, considering my involvement as Club President (1999-2000) of the MII Toastmasters Club, Organising Chair for 'KL2004' District 51 Semi-Annual Convention, District 51 Public Relations Officer (2004-2005) and many more. I had also won numerous Speech Contests at various levels. I had organised and facilitated in speechcrafts and workshops; spoken at many corporate organisations as well as NGOs under the Toastmasters banner. As I look over the corridors of Toastmasters now, I could still see myself leaning against its many pillars - for support. As I walk through the corridors once again, my heart is filled gratitude, for the many communication and leadership lessons I have learned and un-learned, through Toastmasters.
Thus Began My Journey of Learning… My journey of LEARNING began as soon as I made up my mind to complete all my 10 basic speech projects within 6 months. I also promised myself that every speech I presented had to be better than the previous. My plan worked well for me, as I put in my best effort in crafting each speech, rehearsing well before presenting it before an audience, applying all the skills that I had learned. It was also during this period when I developed a love-hate relationship with table topics session. I loved it because I recognised the importance of being able to speak off-the-cuff in an interesting, logical and yes, intelligent manner. I hated it at the same time because it often made a nervous-wrack out of me – for fear that I might be asked to speak on a subject I knew little or nothing about.. 3 weeks into Toastmasters and I was invited as a guest speaker at a Rotary meeting; 3 months into Toastmasters and I was given a chance to be a trainer/facilitator in a Speechcraft organised for the recovering drug addicts. These speaking opportunities pushed me to excel further as they also fuelled my passion in public speaking. I must add that it did a lot to boost my ego as well. At the area speech contest, I started off exceptionally well and then I got distracted by the overwhelming response from the audience, and my mind blanked out. Not even trying to compose my thoughts, I decided to bow out – much to a surprised audience who didn't even realise my mind went blank… I learned, the hard way, about managing nerves; about not letting the audience take control of my train of thought. I also learned that there's a price to pay for being over-confident. No matter how prepared you are, sometimes you can still forget your lines.
The More I Learned, The More I Realised I Needed To Un-learn That speech contest fiasco prompted me not only to learn, but to UN-LEARN. I started to seriously address my weakness and to explore areas for improvement. Over the years I had developed this habit called 'selective listening' – I listened to what I wanted to hear; and turned a deaf ear to the less pleasant comments. I knew I was a good speaker, but I didn't realise that being merely good wouldn't take me far... To take myself to the next level of excellence, I had to force myself to change my frame of reference that was fixed by my own rigid perspectives. I began to listen to my own voice and review my choice of words with intense scrutiny. I listened to other points of view and took every relevant comment, every advice, seriously. I accepted my short-comings positively and I improved.
ON THE WEB You can read the full version of this story as well as many more inspirational personal testimonial online at Courageous Voices page in the district website: http://www.tmdistrict51.org/cvoices.php
When I became an Area Governor, I was confronted with yet another rude awakening. I realised I had been interacting with only selected few in the Toastmasters circuit. I needed to develop people-skills and this proved to be much, much more challenging than preparing and delivery good speeches! I had to learn to be less judgemental about people; more tolerant and more patient toward them; more opened to sharing, coaching and mentoring... There was just so much I had to un-learn to learn, about leading and not merely managing, people, especially in servant-leadership such as in Toastmasters.
Mark Twain said it best when he said,
“Education consists mainly of what we have un-learned”.
Continuous Improvements I am still walking through the corridors of Toastmasters. I have witnessed members coming and going. Some moved out of the organisation altogether to pursue other interests in life; others, like me, have chosen to stay. Every now and then a small voice nudges me to get out of Toastmasters... but almost immediately, a BIGGER voice reminds me that Toastmasters is about CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS, and I am certainly not through with that process. I made a major career change 7 years ago to become a corporate trainer. It was possible because of what I had learned and un-learned through Toastmasters. “So when will you be graduating from Toastmasters?” my non-Toastmaster friend often teases me. It isn't time yet – not even after 11 years
Kiang Faang Pyng, DTM is currently a member of Premier Advanced Toastmasters Club. She can be contacted at
[email protected]
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