BANGSAR TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Role Players
ASA Aishah TM
Invocation Lakhmichand ATMB
TME Chandran CTM
TTM Rema Paul DTM
TTE Eileen CTM
GE Maureen ACB
AH Counter Dinesh TM
Grammarian Mary Barton ACB/CL
Timer Joan-Lynn TM
The theme of the meeting “Moving Forward” definitely reflected the beginning of the meeting. President Lourdes DTM started the meeting off by announcing the vacancy for the VPE’s post as our previous VPE Shanmugam CTM resigned due to work commitments. Lakmichand ATMB was elected to fill the post – a great choice, indeed!
The Invocation was done by our newly elected VPE who reflected on the changes one experiences as time goes by.
The TTM Rema Paul DTM spiced up the Table Topics session with her thought-provoking topics. Ranjit ATMB explained why “On a bad day, you are almost always never alone”. Dinesh TM asked us to “Remain calm, even when it seems hopeless”. Prem (guest) revealed his wild side in “Indulge in the things you truly love”. Not to be outdone, our other guest, Shoba, expressed her optimism in “Always try to see the glass half full”. Renu TM had us in stitches with her take on “Don’t be overly concerned with your weight, it’s only a number”. Huegesh TM, with his calm demeanor, went on with “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. There was no dearth (Word-of-the-day) of volunteers for the Table Topics session. Eileen CTM concluded the Table Topics session with her concise and crisp evaluation.
The second part of the meeting was no less exciting. There was a wide array of speeches, from an Icebreaker to an Advanced speech.
Joan-Lynn TM confidently delivered her maiden speech, “Joan wants to be heard”. Michelle CC evaluated her speech and pointed out some areas for improvement.
Ananthan TM inspired us with his 10th speech by urging us on with “You can do it”. Congrats on completing your CC, Ananthan. His evaluator, Sham Sunder CC, as always weaved his evaluation with humour, to not only inform but also to entertain us.
Ranjit ATMB was all business with his Public Relations speech, “Sell yourself”. He was ably evaluated by Lakhmichand ATMB.
The General Evaluator for the day, Maureen ACB, commented on the overall conduct of the meeting and offered some suggestions for improvement.
Our guest, Prem, was voted as the Best Table Topics speaker. The Best Speaker Award went to Ranjit ATMS and Best Evaluator was Lakhmichand ATMB.
Rema Paul DTM urged us on by displaying the beautiful plaque she received from Toastmasters International for achieving her Distinguished Toastmasters status. Congrats, Rema!
A great ending to a cool, rainy, wonderful evening.
Prepared by:
Toastmaster of the Evening, V Chandran CTM
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Toastmasters International 85th Anniversary
A word from the International President
October 22, 2009
Fellow Toastmasters,
Happy Anniversary!
Sincerely,
Gary Schmidt
International President
Toastmasters International
October 22, 2009
Fellow Toastmasters,
Happy Anniversary!
October 22 is an auspicious date for Toastmasters around the world. It marks the day that a small group of people, led by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, held the first official Toastmasters meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA.
While the original intent of the group was to teach after-dinner speeches to young men, as we all know, Toastmasters has evolved to become a worldwide leader in communication and leadership development. This evolution was no accident; Dr. Smedley firmly believed that the improvement of a person's ability to communicate his or her ideas was a means of improving life in all its phases, personal as well as professional. It's a philosophy that resonates as clearly today as it did back in 1924.
Since its founding, Toastmasters International has empowered more than 4 million people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Our organization's long-term success and growth is a tribute to Dr. Smedley's vision. He understood that communication isn't optional and leadership isn't always natural, but both can be learned through doing.
As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, the organization stands at a historic high point. Our membership is at an all-time high of 252,000 and growing, our programs are more expansive and our leaders have developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of the global age.
The next 85 years hold even greater promise as we continue to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing world. Let us work together to build our organization by building our members -- with confidence, leadership and service.
Thank you for all you do to support and serve Toastmasters.
While the original intent of the group was to teach after-dinner speeches to young men, as we all know, Toastmasters has evolved to become a worldwide leader in communication and leadership development. This evolution was no accident; Dr. Smedley firmly believed that the improvement of a person's ability to communicate his or her ideas was a means of improving life in all its phases, personal as well as professional. It's a philosophy that resonates as clearly today as it did back in 1924.
Since its founding, Toastmasters International has empowered more than 4 million people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Our organization's long-term success and growth is a tribute to Dr. Smedley's vision. He understood that communication isn't optional and leadership isn't always natural, but both can be learned through doing.
As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, the organization stands at a historic high point. Our membership is at an all-time high of 252,000 and growing, our programs are more expansive and our leaders have developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of the global age.
The next 85 years hold even greater promise as we continue to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing world. Let us work together to build our organization by building our members -- with confidence, leadership and service.
Thank you for all you do to support and serve Toastmasters.
Sincerely,
Gary Schmidt
International President
Toastmasters International
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Meeting Venue...
our current meeting venue is:
Restoran Riya Maju
(former KG Cafe)
No. 16, Jalan KEMUJA,
off Jalan Bangsar,
BANGSAR
59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Restoran Riya Maju
(former KG Cafe)
No. 16, Jalan KEMUJA,
off Jalan Bangsar,
BANGSAR
59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Friday, October 2, 2009
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