Semi-Annual Convention in Melaka

District 51 Semi-annual in Melaka on 21 Oct to 23 Oct was a success and an enjoyable event. The Organisers from Division A had put in their heart and soul into the semi-annual convention. How interesting was the event, is to look at some of the pictures that were taken but most of all is to be physically there to experience it.

21st October morning started off at 10 am with the Executive Meeting involving the Distrcict 51 Officers to Area Governors. This meeting involved with reports from each and every District 51 Officers, their achivements to date and what other plans they have in store to achieve a President Distinguish District 51. At 2 pm was the District 51 Council meeting where it involves all the District 51 Officers and President and VPEs or their proxies from Toastmasters Clubs in Malaysia.

The welcome night with The Theme Baba and Nyonya. 90% of the delegates were all into the theme dresses: Baju Kebaya while the men in their 'sarong'.

See what I mean, TLI Chairman Sivalingam do look good in the chinese nyonya baba outfit.

The welcome night with TI Immediate Past International President Gary Scdmidth (2009/2010)

22 Oct morning is the opening ceremony with the marching of the flags by the Cadets from Alam and I heard it was a blast. Unfortunately no pictures where taken during the ceremony other than during the intermission: a line up pose with Capt Khalid.

The opening ceremony after the marching of flags are the colourful dancers and I got the best seat of the day, right in front that I could toouch them too.

Awards ceremony, receiving the CLUB GOODies from IP District 51 Governor Thanni: TI Car Stickers!

PD Toastmasters Club Achieved the President Distinguish Club: 9/10 goals and Capt Khalid and I get to be the receipient.

I cannot resist, I need to get a picture with IPIP Gary Schmidth before his Plenary session.

Semi-Annual convention where the heart of the event is the District 51 Humorous Speech Contest. All the contestants are winners in their own right and all their speeches were indeed humorous! The champian is Stephen Fernando, 1st runner up: Lee Xi Wen and 2nd runner up is Ivan Cheng

Evaluation Contest : Champian is S. Palaniappa, 1st runner up: Dennis Wee, 2nd runner up: Fabian Fidelis

What does it take to organise such an event, the above picture say it all, the organising committee and sub committee are getting their certificates of appreciation.

The event come to a close at 1pm on 23 October and the District 51 Annual Convention is set on 27 to 29 April 2012 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. See you there.