Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Quote of the Day

"Ninety percent of all those who fail are not actually defeated. They simply quit."

-- Paul J. Meyer

Thursday, July 18, 2013

An afternoon with Indra G

It was hazy afternoon , the bad weather did not stop us from visiting Indra G in her house sitting on top of a hill with serene atmosphere.It was great to see her recovering from bad health. Indra G plans to come back in August.
Indra G in the pink of health
Four Roses and the Prince
Indra telling her story how she went from being bedridden to finally able to walk normally without pain.
All ears on the 'miracle' cure for Indra
Lian Geok, Indra, Amy, Kay and Donna Kat

Quote of the Day

"I don't think that once you get to one level, you can relax. You've got to keep pushing. "
                                                           
 -- Larry Bird, basketball player

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

TLI on 13th July 2013

Six of the Exco attended the first TLI organised by the Division. This is part of the training that one gets when one serves in the Exco. It was a BIG affair with much boisterous applause and high energy all round but much too little time for attendees to deliberate. However we got back the material which is of benefit for us to consider in greater depth; this will help us in working towards improving ourselves as club officials as well as heading the club to its goals.

Shun, Kay and Robert finishing lunch.
BR-LR  Robert Tan, Lim Kheng Chew, Chua Eu Chieh
FR-LR  Kay Ku, Shun, Ong Guan Leong
Eager and ready for the 'break-out' session with other clubs.
 

Meeting #1 on 9th July 2013

The start of a new journey began with incoming President TM Chua Eu Chieh unveiling the slogan of "Together We Grow" and pointing out that individual needs and club needs may not always match in all aspects. However, members needs are paramount and all should explore how each of us can fit our individual needs to help the club achieve its goals too.

Our TOE (Toastmaster of the Evening), TM Stepehn Francis then very ably and smoothly took each of us through our needs. Some of these ranged from, "I want to see the Club continue on its strong footing"; "I want to grow in my communication and leaderskills, get out from my comfort zone;" "Enjoy the Toastmastering experience;" "Contribute back to the club;" and a host more.

This was followed by the Table Topics session, helmed by our IPP, TM Amy Siew.

View of some of the TMs and the control centre.

Some of the role players.

Four Project speeches were delivered, ranging from the inspirational, humorous, philosophical and storytelling of historical personage/event. All were listened to raptly by the audience and evaluated afterwards.


Winners for the night were recognised through these awards.


The General Evaluator, TM Tan Lai Hock summed up the night's proceedings, highlighting some salient points for improvement. Role players must be "properly attired" in keeping with our professional image. Table topics should be short and to the point.

The President closed the meeting by congratulating TM Tan Ban Yeow for being recognised in the 1+1 (member get member) by Toastmasters International and TM Ong Guan Leong for successfully completing his final project for the Advanced Communicator Bronze series.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Power of Words - it works!

Watch this video to see how words and how they are written communicate the desired message and its effect on the reader. We all can learn and apply in our speeches too.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

High Tea - Fellowship with Outgoing Exco June 29 2013



Allson Klana - the Happening Place

Guess their identities - answers below!
Our new TM asked for it! Guessed the answers right from the show of palms.
Irene, Kala, Dilashaa, Shun, Archanaa, Kay Ku
Mouthful of enjoyment
Looking cool and full.