10th of February 2009
Word of the Evening: GRACIOUS (pleasantly kind, benovelent and courteous)
Everyone I met today in the party were gracious and we all had a good time.
Roleplayers of the Evening:
Toastmaster of the Evening - GINA, TM
Sergeant At Arms - Samuel Fo, TM
Timer - Grace Chong, CC
Ah Counter - Lim Sze Yue, CC
Grammarian - Amy Foo, CC
GENERAL EVALUATOR - Jessica Liew, DTM
Table Topics Session:
Ms. Priscila Low is back again!! Yes, with her jovial mood, she took on the role of the Table
Topics Master. This time around, things were a little different. First-time guests were thrown straight into the table topics "experience". Sam Wang Yi Hui, an IB undergraduate stood up to the challenge and shared what Angpau (red packets) meant to him. The tall and charming guy went on to tell that angpau were wonderful but it didn't beat the importance of having fire-crackers to play with back in Guangzhou! Hmm..why don't you share with me your red packets instead?? Hehe.. Next was another newbie to the crowd; Mr Wei Jiang who spoke about Mandarin Oranges. Then, it was Mr Joshua George "lecturing" all of us with his Choice of Gift to A Friend. Oops..did i just mention lecture?? Haha. Dorcas Aung was next, with her Most Unforgettable Chinese New Year Experience. It turns out that this year was her choice. Why? Clue: Times are Bad. Anyone get it? ;)
ATMB Stephen Fernando gave his Table Topics Evaluation with all the graciousness that one young man could have. The table topics participants were all encouraged and areas for improvement were given in a very delightful manner.
Humour Session:
TM Foo Li Hwa is back!! Great Ah Beng jokes u have there! I particularly remember the one that goes something like this. Ah Beng was mute and one day as he was walking, he bumped into Ah Seng. Ah Seng went on to ask, "Ah Beng, you should be working right now! What are you doing out here?" Knowing that Ah Seng couldn't understand sign languages, he took a leaf and repeatedly stepped on it. Ah Seng just couldn't get Ah Beng's meaning. Then, Ah Lian came by and Ah Seng asked if she understands what Ah Beng was trying to say. "Haiya, so simple..Ah Beng is on leave-lah!"
What about the Food??
Lo Sang ah!! Ladies and gentlemen, our VPE Grace Chong actually prepared yee sang for us! Not only that, she brought cookies and mandarin oranges too! A great CNY mood was well in the atmosphere. Of course, rice and two side dishes were also available. You see..SCTMC not only gives you a good speaking exposure, we also have super good food! Haha.. So, when are you coming over?? Take action now!! Anyway, ...
Assignment Speakers:
Samuel Fo, TM - C&L 6th speech - THE LEGEND OF 'NIEN'
Joshua George, CC - Advanced Specialty Speech No 2 - STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
Assignment Evaluators:
Dorcas Aung, CC
Leong Qi Wah, DTM
Special Event:
Gong Xi Fa Cai!!! In case you haven't noticed, 10th of February was the 16th day of CNY but the festive mood still filled the entire meeting. Thanks to the EXCO team members who were there early with the many little decorations that made the event a successful one. Also, special thanks to Mr Sam Wang, Ms Li Jialu and Mr Wei Jiang, all of whom are Stamford's students and first-timer to the meeting. They participated in cheering up the room as well. Wonderful job! I couldn't help but also thank Mr Stephen Fernando who "bugged" us all with his gestures indicating he wants angpau!! He really immersed everyone in the Lunar New Year's fun. Wait, i thought he was the one who's suppose to hand out red packets?? Aiks..where's mine???
Our Honoured Guests:
Stephen Fernando, ATMB - Hilton TMC
Jessica Liew, DTM - MAICSA TMC
Leong Qi Wah,, DTM - MAICSA TMC
Michael Chan Cheong Lee, TM - Hilton TMC
Mr Sam Wang - Stamford's Student
Ms Li Jialu - Stamford's Student
Mr Wei Jiang - Stamford's Student
We extend our most sincere gratitude and welcome all of you to come again for our coming meetings. Why? It's simple. It always gracious to have interesting individuals like you to brighten up our meetings!
*Now for the drum rolls........*
Best Table Topics Speaker:
SAM WANG YI HUI!!!
Take note that there were only two assignment speeches delivered. Therefore, no awards given for Best Assignment Speaker and Best Evaluator.
Congratulations, SAM!! Looks like you're the big winner!! And the same goes to the two assignment speakers; TM SAMUEL FO and JOSHUA GEORGE. Thanks for your enlightening speeches. Listening to speeches like that always allows everyone to learn so much from the both of you.
That's a wrap for the evening from us at SCTMC! Fellow members, guests, and students of STAMFORD COLLEGE, kindly put a note in your diary or your time organiser. We look forward to have you on the 24th of February 2009 for our INTERNATIONAL SPEECH AND TABLE TOPICS CONTEST at Stamford College, PJ, Jalan Barat. We promise an exciting line-up of event on that evening with an array of good speakers participating. *Hint Hint...I'm one of them!!* Haha.. Among others, there's Amy Choo, Muthu Kumar, Samuel Fo and Fatoumata Dibba!! So if you're one of their friends or family, don't miss out on cheering for them. Ladies and Gentlemen, 24th of February it is!
Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to join the fun in our next meeting or if you are in any doubts of our events.
LIM SZE YUE,
Vice President of Public Relations
Stamford College Toastmasters Club
Meets on every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6.30pm.
Quote of the Evening:
ONE INDIVIDUAL CAN BUILD A NATION.
