Gila Gila Durian Orchard visit on the 25th June 2016

A Gila Gila visit to a Durian Orchard in Semenyih was organised for PD Toastmasters Club members on the 25th June 2016.  

Albert Yong the owner of the orchard explaining the history of the farm before giving us a horticultural lessons of durians. 

Other fruits like dokong, tupusan, rambutans, jackfruits, manggis and bananas also available

Owner has more than 200 fat chickens and turkeys

The latest durian species........Black Thorn

Albert explaining how to cross pollinate the flowers to get a big harvest

Tail end of the season. Season starts from end April

Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the fellowship with this visit to the fruit orchard. This is just a trial run. Next visit to the real McCoy in Raub after Hari Raya! Keep your tummy empty................

Academy Laut Maritime (ALAM) visit on 6th May 2016

TM Capt Khalid invited PD Toastmasters to his maritime training school in Melaka to understand all about seafarers life.

L-R. Chandran, Capt, Stephen, Robert at Resource Centre

In front of the jetty

Another learning experience for PD TMC members

Toastmasters Annual Conference 29 April to 1st May 2016

A quick look at 2016 Toastmasters Annual Conference at Royal Bintang Resort and Spa in Seremban held recently.

L-R. Stephen, AD Nages, Chandran, Kay, Capt Khalid,SooGuan

Breakout Sessions

Loghandran and KK Kwong are both past 1st Runners-up Champions of World Speech Contest

With fellow TM Phil

An explosive 3 days event not to be missed. Join us next year.

PDTMC CSR program for rural students from estates on 17th April 2016

A group of PDTMC members doing their bit to help disadvantaged rural students from the estates. Ladang Sengkang School in Port Dickson managed to get 2 retired ex-school teachers to donate a water cooler to improve the life of students there.

Water cooler man

Stephen and Amy Siew sharing their knowledge with the students

Robert Tan and Stephen in action

Outreach program at St Leonards School in Lukut on 12th April 2016

To help disadvantage students in rurul schools, a group of PDTMC members give their all to help the students on communication and social skills.

Robert Tan with his guitar

Amy Siew with her box of sweets

Stephen Francis with his questions and answers

PD TMC Members' Social Responsibilities

A few of PD Toastmasters Club members, namely, Amy Siew, Robert Tan and Chandran helped a group of hardcore poor students near Port Dickson to improved on their communication skills.

TM Amy Siew - Giving some tips on answering 

TM Chandran- Demonstrating the correct body gestures 

DTM Robert Tan - One on one private guidance

More coaching and teaching 

The children's time to show what they have learned

The mentors keeping an eye while the children interact

More guiding and mentoring by senior TM Chandran

Congratulations to the Toastmasters for giving back to the society.

Committee Meeting on 15th March 2016 in Much More Training Centre

Top. Yohan (Acting President), Amy, Kay, Robert, Chandran (all Advisers), Rosa (Secretary), Shun (VPE)
Left. Lai Hock (Adviser), Stephen (Treasurer)
Right. SooGuan (Adviser)

The committee deliberate on a few matters namely a) 'Presidential Distinguish Club' goals
b) Increase of semi-annual fees c) Incoming 2016/2017 Committee.

The club is on track to achieve the Presidential Distinguish Club award. With the gung ho spirit of the club's members, we are sure we should reach the maximum 10 points in no time at all.

Due to increased in fees by TI to USD45 semi annually and food and rental charges, the club's semi annual fees will be increased accordingly. The amount will be announced by the Acting President Yohan in the coming meeting.

Acting President Yohan was asked to continue as President in the new term to ensure continuity in the club. He will select his own committee.

Humor and Evaluation Area Contest at Tafe College- 19/09/2015

Area Director TM Nages giving certificates to OC Indra R and SAA Shun

Area Humor and Evaluation Champion Robert Ram with Runners Up (Humor) Yohan and (Evaluation) Indra G

1) PD TMC supporters
2) Event Attendees
3) Pretty Lasses

Club's Humor and Evaluation contest-25/08/2015

Contest Chair Chandran starts the contests with attentive audiences 

a) Xavier-Turn it around
b) Rosa- What is your size
c) Ong Guan Leong- Hair
d) Khairil- Number 1
e) Yohan-A flip flop rebel

Test Speaker Anuar-Smile

Evaluation contestants deep in thought

a) Guan Leong
b) Robert Tan
c) Indra G
d) Khairil

Chief Judge Stephen Francis and Assistance Lian Geok busy tabulating scores

Humor Champion- Yohan
!st Runner up- Khairil
Evaluation Champion- Indra G
1st Runner up- Robert Tan

President Dr Subhassh with his closing speech

Club International Speech & Table Topics Contest, held on 25th February 2014 at RSUC

This club event was successfully held with two participating in the International Speech and five in Table Topics. Our Treasurer, TM Kay Ku started off the contest in place of our VPE who, unfortunately was temporarily sidelined. Dilaasha showed much enthusiasm and spirit in talking about "Living Dangerously", challenging us to consider options outside our comfort zones while Indra gave a polished delivery, starting with a story on "Little Acts of Kindness". Our five Table Topics contestants were challenged to elaborate on "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover", an easy topic with wide possibilities for discussion.

 Indra R  & Dilaasha S.  (International Speech Contestants)

GT Singham, Dilaasha, Anand V, Tan Ban Yeow, (four of five of the TT Speakers)

 Thanks goes to our members who helped out - Contest Chair (Ong Guan Leong), Judges (Tan Lai Hock, Dr Subhassh, Rosa Phua), Ballot Counter (Yeoh Lian Geok), Timekeeper (Margaret Chuah), SAA (Lim Kheng Chiew) plus our contestants and members who turned up for the night.
The winners   :
International Speech Contest - Indra R, Dilaasha (runner-up)
Table Topics Contest - Anand V, Chandran N (first runner-up), Dilaasha (second runner-up)
The winners and runners-up will go on to represent the Club at the Area level. Our congratulations and best wishes to them with the hope they bring glory to the Club.