PDTMC Club Level Humorous Speech and Speech Evaluation Contest - 10 Sept 2013

10 September 2013, 8.00pm...an unexpectedly cool night at a time when Seremban was experiencing one of her hottest weather spells of the year. A slight drizzle earlier provided some relief from the debilitating atmosphere throughout the day. But inside the Sungei Ujong Club meeting hall, the temperature was rising. 5 contestants were about to take to the floor, to verbally slug it out.
Yup, the Personal Development Toastmasters Club was organizing its club-level Humorous Speech and Speech Evaluation contest!

The organizing committee were putting the last minute touches to the contest hall, when spectators - made up of existing members, some guests, and about 20 visiting members from ALAM Toastmasters Club - began filling up all available seats.

The contest itself lasted over an hour and a half. After the dust have settled, the respective winners of the event emerged:

2013/14 PDTMC Humorous Speech Contest:
Champion: Dr. Subhassh Rajoo
1st Runners-up: Robert Tan

2013/14 PDTMC Speech Evaluation Contest:
Champion: Stephen Fracis
1st Runners-up: Robert Tan

Congratulations to the winners, and also to all other contestants!
The winners will represent our club at the Area E4 contest.

As for the other contestants, it was important that they stepped up to the challenge of participating and preparing for the contest. The experience of speaking in front of a crowd, as well as experiencing the suspense in a competitive environment will surely make them better speakers.

The organizing team led Organizing Chair N Chandran also did a good job in making this event a success. The team this time was a blend of new and seasoned role-players. First-timers Dilaasha played the role of the Toastmaster of the Evening, Arrchana was the Sergeant-at-Arms, and Anand was one of the Time-keeper. It is hoped that this experience will prove invaluable to them too!

The club would also like to record its appreciation to Area Governor (AG) Eleanor Lisa for putting together a panel of judges. The AG herself was the chief judge, and she brought along 2 other members from T-Systems Toastmasters Club to be judges. She managed to secure the services of Toastmasters Ahmad, also of T-Systems Toastmasters Club, to be the test speaker during the Speech Evaluation Contest.

Do enjoy some of the pictures taken.

Regards,
Eu Chieh - President

TM Robert Tan 'advising' about the pitfalls of marriage

Dr. Subhassh sharing his share of hilarious experiences:

Some role players (from L-R): Organizing Chair N Chandran, 2nd Timer TM Anand, TM Tan Lai Hock preparing the certificates.

TM Amy Siew delivering her evaluation

TM Shun

TM Dr. Subhassh speaking again...

Eventual winner - TM Stephen Francis

TM Robert Tan taking to the podium again...

Getting certificates of participation from T.O.E TM Chandran

Test Speaker TM Ahmad getting his certificate of appreciation.

 T.O.E Dilaasha

 Organizing Chair N Chandran

Division Governor Vallie was one of the judges.

President Chua Eu Chieh closing the event

TM Ahmad of T-Systems with a unique start of his spech

Our visitors from T-Systems Toastmasters Club.