It was a meeting with a difference - post Deepavali celebration. Lights to dispel the darkness of evil and ignorance, muruku and cookies to munch on (quietly) during speeches plus fired chicken wings (courtesy of GT Singam).
We had 4 guests, Kana's son, Cheong, Kris (introduced by TM Yeoh LG) and Irene (promised to make come-back and introduce new friends - dare we hope?).
Table topics was through Diwali angpows, ably handled by Dilaasha (Shun was still traumatised by the presence of an uninvited 'admirer' at her house moments before coming to the meeting?). In keeping with the occasion, topics centred around festival food, greeting cards, celebrating, bringing joy to the less fortunate, good over evil. Our in-house master trainer, Stephen Francis in evaluating the topics speakers, pointed out the need (for most of us) to improve on modulation, adding in pauses, slowing down as necessary.
Only two prepared speeches were delivered, Shi Ying spoke on 'My Dream House' - what she wanted in terms of location, space and layout, neighbourhood amenities and services. Robert Tan inspired us by doing the CC Ice-breaker (FOR THE THIRD TIME), recounting tales of his early childhood, evoking sympathy for the hardship and challenges he faced. We now know Robert better for his sharing, thank you. And we hope to learn from his experience as he works through the CC manual.
The meeting ended with appreciative acknowledgements for the ladies (especially) in setting the mood for the night.
TOE - Indra R
Shi Ying on My Dream House
Robert Tan - Early Childhood
Award for President Distinguished Club for 2012/2013. From the Club President to the IPP Amy Siew
Winner for Best Table Topic speaker and Best Speech Evaluator - Tan Lai Hock
Best Prepared Speech - Shi Ying
We had 4 guests, Kana's son, Cheong, Kris (introduced by TM Yeoh LG) and Irene (promised to make come-back and introduce new friends - dare we hope?).
Table topics was through Diwali angpows, ably handled by Dilaasha (Shun was still traumatised by the presence of an uninvited 'admirer' at her house moments before coming to the meeting?). In keeping with the occasion, topics centred around festival food, greeting cards, celebrating, bringing joy to the less fortunate, good over evil. Our in-house master trainer, Stephen Francis in evaluating the topics speakers, pointed out the need (for most of us) to improve on modulation, adding in pauses, slowing down as necessary.
Only two prepared speeches were delivered, Shi Ying spoke on 'My Dream House' - what she wanted in terms of location, space and layout, neighbourhood amenities and services. Robert Tan inspired us by doing the CC Ice-breaker (FOR THE THIRD TIME), recounting tales of his early childhood, evoking sympathy for the hardship and challenges he faced. We now know Robert better for his sharing, thank you. And we hope to learn from his experience as he works through the CC manual.
The meeting ended with appreciative acknowledgements for the ladies (especially) in setting the mood for the night.
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