Time to Learn
by: Author Unknown
A young but earnest Zen student approached his teacher, and asked the Zen Master:
"If I work very hard and diligent how long will it take for me to find Zen."
The Master thought about this, then replied, "Ten years."
The student then said, "But what if I work very, very hard and really apply myself to learn fast -- How long then ?"
Replied the Master, "Well, twenty years."
"But, if I really, really work at it. How long then ?"
asked the student.
"Thirty years," replied the Master.
"But, I do not understand," said the disappointed student."
At each time that I say I will work harder, you say it will take me longer. Why do you say that ?"
Replied the Master," When you have one eye on the goal, you only have one eye on the path."
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
How to Effectively Close Any Speech or Presentation Part 2
Keep in mind that a good speaker doesn't just talk to his audience. If he isn't there strictly to entertain, he is there to inspire, motivate, or lead. If your talk hasn't achieved much of that, you have only your closing statements left... so make the most of them.
Here are some tips to help you:
• Whet your audience's appetite at the beginning by starting to tell a story. But leave the rest of the story -- and the punch line -- for your big finish.
• The title of your speech should summarize your main point in a memorable, catchy way. So if you can incorporate the title into your closing words, that will reinforce your message.
• End with a humorous or meaningful quotation from somebody famous. There are many quotation websites on the Internet, and you will have no trouble finding something suitable.
• Don't end abruptly. A hasty "Well, that's it from me, thanks for coming" and off you go is unprofessional. It tells your audience that you are inexperienced and/or unprepared.
• Give your audience a signal that the end is near so they will pay attention to what you are about to say. If you were walking around with a hand-held mike, for instance, you could replace it in the stand. If you were reading from a book on the podium, you could shut it.
• Involve your audience. Ask them to repeat something after you -- maybe a simple "commitment oath" you have written.
• Congratulate your audience and wish them future success. Ask them to stand and applaud themselves for their achievements. (They may not be applauding you as you leave the stage, but it's still applause, at the right moment. And it will still make you look good and feel good.)
• Issue your call to action. Tell your audience what you want them to do next and ask them to do it.
• Lead them to whatever it is that you're selling. You might say, for example, "In about 10 minutes, you will find me at the back of the room, where I will be answering any questions you may have and autographing copies of my books and CDs."
Don't forget to thank your audience and the organizers of the event, of course -- but don't let your thank you be the last thing you say before leaving the stage. Choose your final words carefully. Like I said, that's what your audience is going to remember.
Here are some tips to help you:
• Whet your audience's appetite at the beginning by starting to tell a story. But leave the rest of the story -- and the punch line -- for your big finish.
• The title of your speech should summarize your main point in a memorable, catchy way. So if you can incorporate the title into your closing words, that will reinforce your message.
• End with a humorous or meaningful quotation from somebody famous. There are many quotation websites on the Internet, and you will have no trouble finding something suitable.
• Don't end abruptly. A hasty "Well, that's it from me, thanks for coming" and off you go is unprofessional. It tells your audience that you are inexperienced and/or unprepared.
• Give your audience a signal that the end is near so they will pay attention to what you are about to say. If you were walking around with a hand-held mike, for instance, you could replace it in the stand. If you were reading from a book on the podium, you could shut it.
• Involve your audience. Ask them to repeat something after you -- maybe a simple "commitment oath" you have written.
• Congratulate your audience and wish them future success. Ask them to stand and applaud themselves for their achievements. (They may not be applauding you as you leave the stage, but it's still applause, at the right moment. And it will still make you look good and feel good.)
• Issue your call to action. Tell your audience what you want them to do next and ask them to do it.
• Lead them to whatever it is that you're selling. You might say, for example, "In about 10 minutes, you will find me at the back of the room, where I will be answering any questions you may have and autographing copies of my books and CDs."
Don't forget to thank your audience and the organizers of the event, of course -- but don't let your thank you be the last thing you say before leaving the stage. Choose your final words carefully. Like I said, that's what your audience is going to remember.
How to Effectively Close Any Speech or Presentation Part 1
By Peter Fogel
Effective public speaking isn't only about grabbing your audience at the beginning. The way you finish is crucial to the overall success of your speech.
For one thing,your final words are likely to be the ones your audience will remember for the longest time. More important, if you don't persuade them to take the action you want them to take -- perhaps to donate to a worthy cause or buy your back-of-the-room product -- you will have wasted your time.
Some speeches lend themselves to a humorous finish, while others require a more serious approach.
As a comedian, I'm all for leaving 'em laughing -- provided it's appropriate. If, for example, you were delivering a eulogy, that would usually not be a good time to try to be funny.
Usually, but not always. I'll never forget a funeral service many years ago for Dennis Wolfberg (a wildly funny friend of mine). With Jay Leno, Paul Reiser, and Jerry Seinfeld among those participating, there was LOTS of laughter. And Dennis wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
It's easier to go out with a bang when your audience responds with laughter and thunderous applause. You know you've made a strong impression on them and your speech will be remembered. They will be quoting you and talking about you around the water cooler for days.
An appreciative and happy audience also provides a great backdrop for you to take your final bow and leave the stage. It makes you look good and it makes you feel good.
But you can make a powerful impact on your audience by ending on a somber note too. Even if you had them rolling in the aisles throughout your very witty presentation, it shows that, frivolity aside, you take your topic seriously... and so should they.
Inspire, Motivate, and Entertain Your Audience -- Always!
Note: Part 2 will be published tomorrow
Effective public speaking isn't only about grabbing your audience at the beginning. The way you finish is crucial to the overall success of your speech.
For one thing,your final words are likely to be the ones your audience will remember for the longest time. More important, if you don't persuade them to take the action you want them to take -- perhaps to donate to a worthy cause or buy your back-of-the-room product -- you will have wasted your time.
Some speeches lend themselves to a humorous finish, while others require a more serious approach.
As a comedian, I'm all for leaving 'em laughing -- provided it's appropriate. If, for example, you were delivering a eulogy, that would usually not be a good time to try to be funny.
Usually, but not always. I'll never forget a funeral service many years ago for Dennis Wolfberg (a wildly funny friend of mine). With Jay Leno, Paul Reiser, and Jerry Seinfeld among those participating, there was LOTS of laughter. And Dennis wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
It's easier to go out with a bang when your audience responds with laughter and thunderous applause. You know you've made a strong impression on them and your speech will be remembered. They will be quoting you and talking about you around the water cooler for days.
An appreciative and happy audience also provides a great backdrop for you to take your final bow and leave the stage. It makes you look good and it makes you feel good.
But you can make a powerful impact on your audience by ending on a somber note too. Even if you had them rolling in the aisles throughout your very witty presentation, it shows that, frivolity aside, you take your topic seriously... and so should they.
Inspire, Motivate, and Entertain Your Audience -- Always!
Note: Part 2 will be published tomorrow
Thursday, June 24, 2010
No Arms? No Legs? No Worries!
What is your excuse for not giving your speech......Scare of what others think of you?
Monday, June 21, 2010
Recognition as Club Coach by Toastmasters International for Rosa Phua and Vallie
Congratulations to Rosa Phua, ACS and Vallie Poonnaiah, CC for being recognised as Club Coach by TI for coaching NUC Toastmasters Club last year July - Dec 2009.
Thanks for bringing further glory to the club!!
Thanks for bringing further glory to the club!!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
The Language Perfectionist: Still More Confusables
By Don Hauptman
It's time once again for a look at commonly confused words. I found the following examples in print and online.
• "Are you inferring that I have plagiarized your post...?"
The words imply and infer are often misused. A speaker or writer implies (suggests). A listener or reader infers (deduces). So the testy question above should read: "Are you implying that I have plagiarized your post...?"
• "But to the army of IT flaks who dominate the blogosphere... a desire for privacy is something to be scoffed at."
The pejorative for a publicist is flack. The word flak is a German acronym for an antiaircraft gun, which inspired the colloquial English meaning of criticism or abuse. Note: The acronym stands for Flieger (flier/aircraft) Abwehr (defense) Kanone (gun/cannon).
• "The first of these scenes is the suitors' choice between the three caskets in The Merchant of Venice."
A choice is made between two alternatives but among more than two.
• "The collection includes exceptional tables, cabinets, folio stands, and dressing mirrors commissioned for... railroad magnet Mark Hopkins."
Hopkins may have had a magnetic personality, but the correct word here is magnate -- a powerful industrialist.
It's time once again for a look at commonly confused words. I found the following examples in print and online.
• "Are you inferring that I have plagiarized your post...?"
The words imply and infer are often misused. A speaker or writer implies (suggests). A listener or reader infers (deduces). So the testy question above should read: "Are you implying that I have plagiarized your post...?"
• "But to the army of IT flaks who dominate the blogosphere... a desire for privacy is something to be scoffed at."
The pejorative for a publicist is flack. The word flak is a German acronym for an antiaircraft gun, which inspired the colloquial English meaning of criticism or abuse. Note: The acronym stands for Flieger (flier/aircraft) Abwehr (defense) Kanone (gun/cannon).
• "The first of these scenes is the suitors' choice between the three caskets in The Merchant of Venice."
A choice is made between two alternatives but among more than two.
• "The collection includes exceptional tables, cabinets, folio stands, and dressing mirrors commissioned for... railroad magnet Mark Hopkins."
Hopkins may have had a magnetic personality, but the correct word here is magnate -- a powerful industrialist.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Fabric Talk by Kay Ku on 10 June 2010 at D'Utama Advanced Toastmasters Club
Kay Ku was recently invited by D'Utama Advanced Toastmasters Club to give a 20 minutes talk on fabric. Her title was "Wear and Weather"
Kay Ku is attached to the largest textile manufacturing company in Malaysia for over 20 years. She is Plant Manager specializing in weaving material and adding colors to it. She travels extensively and attends Fabric Exhibitions in the world's fashion capitals such as Paris, Milan and Shanghai.
Today, she is coordinating a 32-million-meters fabric operation in a month, which run in five different factories.
The objectives of the talk are:
* To understand the fundamental characteristics of synthetic and natural fiber.
* To select the right material for the right occasions, e.g. empowered clothes for work, free and easy for leisure, style for wedding dinner.
* To learn about fabric suitable for our Malaysian climate
In the 70’s, the material for clothing at work showed your level of professionalism and status. Some material such as jersey, knitting are considered as casual, and are not allowed in the work place.
Today, the creativity and variety of material have revolutionized the clothes we wear. This trend has enriched the designing of clothes, thus giving us a lot of choices when we shop for an outfit. By mastering some basic knowledge of these beautiful materials will definitely add value to your selection; and at the same time provides you the comfort suitable for our tropical climate.
Installation Committee 2010 hard at work
Dear All,
On Tuesday 15th June 2010 about 8pm, your Installation Committee headed by TM Indra got down to work organising the coming Installation Nite.
After a nice makan, courtesy of the host, Indra and some other Toastmasters, the committee work furiously, leaving no stones unturned. The following images shows how serious your committee were.
On Tuesday 15th June 2010 about 8pm, your Installation Committee headed by TM Indra got down to work organising the coming Installation Nite.
After a nice makan, courtesy of the host, Indra and some other Toastmasters, the committee work furiously, leaving no stones unturned. The following images shows how serious your committee were.
A few decisions were reached. These were:
1. The venue will be Royale Bintang Seremban.
2. Date: Saturday 14th August 2010.
3. Cost: The committee is trying its best to keep the cost at RM50.
4. Good news: The club will subsidise RM20 for each club member. So members pay only RM30.
5. There will be speeches, invited professional humour speakers, ballroom dance demo by professional, disco dancing, good food and of course good company.
6. Our club silver jubilee will be celebrated as well on that nite.
6. Our club silver jubilee will be celebrated as well on that nite.
We need your cooperation to make this event a nite to remember. Please try your best to bring as many guests as you can to really fire up this Installation Nite. (Sori, no subsidy for guests).
The finer details will be announced by the Organising Chairman TM Indra once they are finalised.
In the mean time, draw up your list of potential friends you would like to invite to the Installation nite.
Adios Amigoes.
Lai Hock
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Word of the Day-Gumption
Gumption (GUMP-shun) -- a word of Scottish origin -- is determination, bold ambition.
Example: "A gift from God? I don't know about that. But I do know that [her success] was partly due to a loan she got from a private bank -- that and her gumption, her persistence, and her instinct to start a business she already understood."
Example: "A gift from God? I don't know about that. But I do know that [her success] was partly due to a loan she got from a private bank -- that and her gumption, her persistence, and her instinct to start a business she already understood."
The Language Perfectionist: Frequent Mistakes, Set Aright
By Don Hauptman
Some linguistic errors occur repeatedly. One of my favorites is the bungling of prix-fixe, a term that even some classy restaurants misspell in various creative ways. Below is a collection of other common gaffes -- and how to avoid committing them.
• "We were on tender hooks waiting for her to come back -- when she did [and] she was breathing on her own, I cried with relief."
The correct expression is on tenterhooks. Once upon a time, tenters were frames and tenterhooks were used to stretch cloth across them. Thus, on tenterhooks is a metaphor for being in a state of suspense or apprehension.
• "Lind is an internationally renown scholar who has served as a visiting professor for education and educational research...."
The word renown is a noun; the adjective is renowned. Someone who is renowned is distinguished and famous. But don't use the noun in place of the adjective, as the writer of the above sentence did.
• "I was just wondering if anyone has dalmations and if their temperament is good around children."
The breed of dog favored by firefighters and Disney animators is a Dalmatian. Spell it properly -- and capitalize it, too.
• "I would never take the train when I am on a business trip but since I am backpacking this time, I have to -- for old time's sake...."
We do nostalgic things not for the sake of old time but rather old times. Thus, the possessive plural apostrophe should be placed at the end of the word: old times' sake.
• "The president simply couldn't... convey his passion and convictions in the plain words of plain folks, and to breech the chasm between the People's House and the people's houses."
This sentence contains a double mistake. First, the verb the writer evidently had in mind is correctly spelled breach. But then, that's not right either because he clearly meant bridge (to connect), not breach (to break or tear).
Some linguistic errors occur repeatedly. One of my favorites is the bungling of prix-fixe, a term that even some classy restaurants misspell in various creative ways. Below is a collection of other common gaffes -- and how to avoid committing them.
• "We were on tender hooks waiting for her to come back -- when she did [and] she was breathing on her own, I cried with relief."
The correct expression is on tenterhooks. Once upon a time, tenters were frames and tenterhooks were used to stretch cloth across them. Thus, on tenterhooks is a metaphor for being in a state of suspense or apprehension.
• "Lind is an internationally renown scholar who has served as a visiting professor for education and educational research...."
The word renown is a noun; the adjective is renowned. Someone who is renowned is distinguished and famous. But don't use the noun in place of the adjective, as the writer of the above sentence did.
• "I was just wondering if anyone has dalmations and if their temperament is good around children."
The breed of dog favored by firefighters and Disney animators is a Dalmatian. Spell it properly -- and capitalize it, too.
• "I would never take the train when I am on a business trip but since I am backpacking this time, I have to -- for old time's sake...."
We do nostalgic things not for the sake of old time but rather old times. Thus, the possessive plural apostrophe should be placed at the end of the word: old times' sake.
• "The president simply couldn't... convey his passion and convictions in the plain words of plain folks, and to breech the chasm between the People's House and the people's houses."
This sentence contains a double mistake. First, the verb the writer evidently had in mind is correctly spelled breach. But then, that's not right either because he clearly meant bridge (to connect), not breach (to break or tear).
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The funny factor
Humour is so clearly central to the human advanture that is surprising how little attention science has paid it until recently. Neuroscientist, psychologist and others have forged bravely ahead, to the occasional consternation of their earnest colleagues, probing minds and brains to find human funny bones. And they're finding them deep in our grey matter.
Humour, it turns out, is a whole-brain experience, with networks of brain parts - call them "humour muscles" - passing signals quickly and efficiently to help us get a joke. We need relatively few of these muscles to comprehend simple slapsticks like in The Three Stooges, which requre us to chortle. But complex humour, such as jokes, cartoons and funny stories puts more of our brain to work.
Today, using tools of science (functional MRI machines, PET scans and statistics) and psychology, researchers are beginning to understand how our brain's humour muscles figure out what's funny and how exercising them may sharpen our mind and suggest that humour can tune our minds to help us learn, and keep us mentally loose, limber and creative.
Other brain-scan results are painting a new picture of the brain's humour system. Here's how scientist thinks it works: When you hear a joke, a language centre on the left side of the brain make sense of the words, then sends the message across to the right side of the brain. There, the right frontal cortex delves into regions including those that store emotions and social memories, then shuffles the information until it clicks and you get the joke. Next, a structure deep in the brain pumps out depomine, a "reward system" chemical that makes you feel good, and a primitive region near the base of your skull makes you laugh.
On the funny side, humour can improve memory. We remembered the funny sentences and words from these sentences, better than we can recall the unfunny ones. Humour can also loosen up our minds, allowing us to be more creative and make people think more flesxibility and try more novel alternatives when solving a problem.
All these suggest that enjoying humour, playing and exploring, we can better understand ourselves, others and the world we live in. What's more, those changes last and help us during the hard times.
Humorous speech contest is coming up in August 2010, so limber up your mind and wise up by having a laugh!
Humour, it turns out, is a whole-brain experience, with networks of brain parts - call them "humour muscles" - passing signals quickly and efficiently to help us get a joke. We need relatively few of these muscles to comprehend simple slapsticks like in The Three Stooges, which requre us to chortle. But complex humour, such as jokes, cartoons and funny stories puts more of our brain to work.
Today, using tools of science (functional MRI machines, PET scans and statistics) and psychology, researchers are beginning to understand how our brain's humour muscles figure out what's funny and how exercising them may sharpen our mind and suggest that humour can tune our minds to help us learn, and keep us mentally loose, limber and creative.
Other brain-scan results are painting a new picture of the brain's humour system. Here's how scientist thinks it works: When you hear a joke, a language centre on the left side of the brain make sense of the words, then sends the message across to the right side of the brain. There, the right frontal cortex delves into regions including those that store emotions and social memories, then shuffles the information until it clicks and you get the joke. Next, a structure deep in the brain pumps out depomine, a "reward system" chemical that makes you feel good, and a primitive region near the base of your skull makes you laugh.
On the funny side, humour can improve memory. We remembered the funny sentences and words from these sentences, better than we can recall the unfunny ones. Humour can also loosen up our minds, allowing us to be more creative and make people think more flesxibility and try more novel alternatives when solving a problem.
All these suggest that enjoying humour, playing and exploring, we can better understand ourselves, others and the world we live in. What's more, those changes last and help us during the hard times.
Humorous speech contest is coming up in August 2010, so limber up your mind and wise up by having a laugh!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Happy 1st Birthday Blog
Happy 1st Birthday Port Dickson Toastmasters Blog!!
A New Year and A New Beginning……
A New Year and A New Beginning……
Friday, June 11, 2010
Last Day to 1st PD Toastmastmasters Blog Anniversary
Change Your Thoughts,
Change Your Life
As A Man Thinketh is partly responsible for the creation of the entire personal development industry. Most contemporary PD authors and teachers credit this little book for providing foundation to their principles. It is a set of philosophical musings on the power of our thoughts. Earl Nightingale, widely regarded as the father of modern day personal development, in his best-selling recording, called the ideas in this book, "The Strangest Secret". The secret, he said, is "we become what we think about".
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Popular Request as Blog Anniversary Gift-The Science of Getting Rich
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Toastmasters meeting on 8th June 2010
This particular meeting on 8th June 2010 holds special significance for the club. We saw a change of leadership baton from CC Kala to CC Tan Soo Guan. The room was packed to the brim and we had 4 guests. Captured here forever are the images of this historical nite. Go through the photos one by one and live those moments again in your mind. For those who were not there, do come and join us to make a difference at our meetings.
President Tan Soo Guan addressing the audience. My theme is "Growth Starts from Within".
He created laughter when he said "I won't harass you with the club DCP goals cos I have delegated them to the VPE".
The TOE busy preparing her opening act.
The audience listening attentively to the President as he unfolds his dreams for the club.
Another view of the President highly engrossed in delivering his address.
Tabletopics. Oh yes that much dreaded session that we have to endure in order to improve. TM Vallie was thrown a topic about "How to say NO to taking care of another person's dog".
Newbie TM Kenneth did well in telling us what he would do if he is given the chance to go back in time.
A view of our audience each engrossed in their own particular task.
The tabletopics master smiling and laughing as he watched gleefully how his topic is torturing his fellow members.
TM Dharma trying to justify why sometimes it is ok to tell lies.
TM Dr Subhassh, the resident in-house Dr, gesturing as he medically tells us "To err is human but to forgive is divine".
The Tabletopics Evaluator smiling as she proceeds to give feedback to the speakers. She uses the word of the day well when she said "I must learn how to say NO to the President if he gives me more work".
President Tan Soo Guan addressing the audience. My theme is "Growth Starts from Within".He created laughter when he said "I won't harass you with the club DCP goals cos I have delegated them to the VPE".
The TOE busy preparing her opening act.
The audience listening attentively to the President as he unfolds his dreams for the club.
Another view of the President highly engrossed in delivering his address.
Tabletopics. Oh yes that much dreaded session that we have to endure in order to improve. TM Vallie was thrown a topic about "How to say NO to taking care of another person's dog".
Newbie TM Kenneth did well in telling us what he would do if he is given the chance to go back in time.
A view of our audience each engrossed in their own particular task.
The tabletopics master smiling and laughing as he watched gleefully how his topic is torturing his fellow members.
TM Dharma trying to justify why sometimes it is ok to tell lies.
TM Dr Subhassh, the resident in-house Dr, gesturing as he medically tells us "To err is human but to forgive is divine".
The Tabletopics Evaluator smiling as she proceeds to give feedback to the speakers. She uses the word of the day well when she said "I must learn how to say NO to the President if he gives me more work".Also participating in the table topics session were DTM Robert Tan who spoke about "Saying NO as MC for your friend's son wedding" and TM Chandran who told us "How to say NO if your neighbour wants to borrow your new car". Unfortunately these two were unlucky as the photos uploaded refused to appear. Help Soo Guan, Heeelp!!! (Soo Guan is the Blog expert).
Time to make the stomach happy as the brain tires out during the Tabletopics session.
Food glorious food. Its time for Cantonese style Sang Mee for those at this table.
Moving on to the Prepared Speech session, TM Valentine abandoned her Environmental activist image and took on the role of a Ketua Kampung trying to inspire everyone to start Rukun Tetangga at Kg Toastmasters.
Next it was Capt Khalid who had everyone in stitches with his advice on Marriage.
Humorist TM Dharma continued to make us laugh with his brand of humour.
The TOE trying her very best to market our Club to the guests.
Speech Evaluator TM Indra gave feedback on TM Valentine's speech.
Both the General Evaluator and Toastmaster of the Evening, captured here hard at work trying to make the meeting a success. Were they acting for the camera??????
DTM Robert evaluating Capt Khalid.
General Evaluator Amy Siew calling on the next role player to take over.
TM Kala evaluating on the standard of language used for the nite.
The cameraman got distracted for a while and took a snapshot of this manual and meeting agenda belonging to TM Indra.
Ah Counter TM Kenneth enjoys fining everyone with his Ah counts.
Captured here, is part of the audience at the meeting. Our Guest Logan is from England.
The Young Sweet Thing on the left is a teacher from a school in Tampin.
Another view of the audience.
Timekeeper Lady Kat obviously enjoys her role as she was ringing the bell and laughing uncontrollably.
The President listening attentively to make sure nobody is out to create chaos in his club.
General Evaluator giving her overall evaluation of the meeting.
Time for Academy Awards. The Best Tabletopics speaker goes to ............
The Best Evaluator Award goes to ...................
And the Best Speaker Award goes to ..........................
Lady kat laughing and laughing.......
Time to make the stomach happy as the brain tires out during the Tabletopics session.
Food glorious food. Its time for Cantonese style Sang Mee for those at this table.
Moving on to the Prepared Speech session, TM Valentine abandoned her Environmental activist image and took on the role of a Ketua Kampung trying to inspire everyone to start Rukun Tetangga at Kg Toastmasters.
Next it was Capt Khalid who had everyone in stitches with his advice on Marriage.
Humorist TM Dharma continued to make us laugh with his brand of humour.
The TOE trying her very best to market our Club to the guests.
Speech Evaluator TM Indra gave feedback on TM Valentine's speech.
Both the General Evaluator and Toastmaster of the Evening, captured here hard at work trying to make the meeting a success. Were they acting for the camera??????
DTM Robert evaluating Capt Khalid.
General Evaluator Amy Siew calling on the next role player to take over.
TM Kala evaluating on the standard of language used for the nite.
The cameraman got distracted for a while and took a snapshot of this manual and meeting agenda belonging to TM Indra.
Ah Counter TM Kenneth enjoys fining everyone with his Ah counts.
Captured here, is part of the audience at the meeting. Our Guest Logan is from England.
The Young Sweet Thing on the left is a teacher from a school in Tampin.
Another view of the audience.
Timekeeper Lady Kat obviously enjoys her role as she was ringing the bell and laughing uncontrollably. 
The President listening attentively to make sure nobody is out to create chaos in his club.
General Evaluator giving her overall evaluation of the meeting.
Time for Academy Awards. The Best Tabletopics speaker goes to ............
The Best Evaluator Award goes to ...................
And the Best Speaker Award goes to ..........................
Lady kat laughing and laughing....... Really make Dr Ralph C Smedley proud, as he envisioned Toastmasters Club to be "learning in an environment of fun......."
TM GT Singam had the audience in stitches as he came forward to say Thanks to the Outgoing Committee.
Tm Kay Ku laughing till the tears came down. Guest Dave too was captured laughing.
TM Kala couldn't help laughing at Gt Singam's humorous speech.
The President closing the meeting.
TM GT Singam had the audience in stitches as he came forward to say Thanks to the Outgoing Committee.
Tm Kay Ku laughing till the tears came down. Guest Dave too was captured laughing.
TM Kala couldn't help laughing at Gt Singam's humorous speech.
The President closing the meeting. It was an eventful nite. Lots of laughter and everyone went home happy and satisfied. See you again at the next meeting.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
4 More Days to 1st PD Toastmastmasters Blog Anniversary
Marci Shimoff, author of the best-selling book, Happy for No Reason, partners with David and Kristin Morelli in their highly acclaimed program Happiness, Abundance, and Millions.
This session includes cutting-edge accelerated learning techniques to align your beliefs and actions for prosperity, inner peace and well-being.
Listen now to this 90 minute tele-seminar to clear your subconscious blocks to happiness and abundance.
To listen to the session, go to:
This session includes cutting-edge accelerated learning techniques to align your beliefs and actions for prosperity, inner peace and well-being.
Listen now to this 90 minute tele-seminar to clear your subconscious blocks to happiness and abundance.
To listen to the session, go to:
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Monday, June 7, 2010
5 More Days to 1st Blog Anniversary Celebrations
To celebrate the 1st anniversary of PD Toastmasters Blog http://pdtmc.blogspot.com on the 12th June, goodies will be posted everyday until the 12th. So, come and visit us daily! Today, just enjoy this 407 pages powerful ebook.
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