Inspiring All Day Long

10th of March 2009

Word of the Evening: INSPIRE
To inspire the audience, you must first be inspired.

Roleplayers of the Evening:

Toastmaster of the Evening - Joshua George, CC
Sergeant At Arms - Ng Wei Jiang, TM
Timer - Michael Chan, TM
Ah Counter - Lucas Ng, TM
Grammarian - Grace Chong, CC
GENERAL EVALUATOR - Dorcas Aung, CC

Table Topics Session:

Table Topics Master, YC Yap took the lead role and started the session with his unique style. The first volunteer was none other than Mr Joshua George with his given topic that goes something like 'What do you see in Barack Obama?' This seasoned speaker begin with the synonym of the name Barack Obama, that is CHANGE and he went on to inspire the audience. Next up was Mr Ng Wei Jiang, who spoke about Friendship and what it means to him. Third on the list was Mr James Gan. This man from Digi Toastmasters Club told the audience of his transformation from a kampung boy (aka introvert..hehe;) to a city boy (aka extrovert) and how socialising in the community benefited him. Muthu Kumar, our VPM rose to the occasion as the fourth volunteer, after much "persuasion" by Mr Stephen Fernando (as always..haha..). "Even when it is raining...." and Muthu Kumar went on to complete.. "...I will still come to Toastmasters meeting!" Wow..and he went on to explain the beauty of Toastmasters events. Very smart of you there, Muthu...XD

Table Topics Evaluator, again it was none other than ATMB Stephen Fernando! What else can I say about him? Handsome and shiny, ;P smart and funny, suave and sometimes crazy! Excellent delivery of his evaluation and as usual, no one was spared the laughter. Two thumbs up, Mr Stephen Fernando!!!

Humour Session:

The floor was open for everyone to share a joke or two. The jovial Dorcas Aung set the ball rolling with her joke about a tiger's head went missing. Where did it go?? Hmm... Then, the natural humour master (*hint* handsome and shiny!!) took the stage with his short joke... "Original or Spicy?" Hahaha!!!

What about the Food?
Fried beehoon with jellies! And if my lil' brain does not betray me, i think there was rendang as well...or was it the previous week? Oh well, food was as usual (quoting Mr Stephen Fernando) "Better than Hilton's"!! XD

Assignment Speakers:

Alex, TM - C&L 1st speech (ICEBREAKER!!! Congratulations!!!) - ALEX'S DREAMS
Lim Teck Liong, TM - C&L 4th speech - SOCIAL RULE PLAYERS
Lim Sze Yue, CC - Advanced Special Occasion Speech No.2 - GRANDPA

Assignment Evaluators:

Muthu Kumar, TM
Sam Fo, TM
James Gan, TM

Special Event:
If you were there at the meeting, you must be wondering why the TME seems to be giving a lot of information while introducing speakers. Well, not many would have noticed but Mr Joshua George was in the midst of completing another assignment speech from the advanced manual and throughout the whole meeting, this man was being evaluated silently. Is it the 5th or 6th speech?? You know what, i lost count of his advanced speech. He's like being in the F1 race. Zooom! Haha..

The GUESTS:
YC Yap, ATMB - Ukay TMC
Stephen Fernando, ATMB - Hilton TMC
Michael Chan Cheong Lee, TM - Hilton TMC
Dorcas Aung, CC - IREKA TMC
James Gan - DIGI TMC
Ms Laveenia & Ms Ong - Both Stamford students
and a group of Stamford students from China! ~wow~

We extend our most sincere gratitude and welcome all of you to come again for our coming meetings. Why? It's simple. We put in our best effort to let you have and inspiring evening with us. Come and let us all be inspired with you!

**Now for the drum rolls........*

Best Table Topics Speaker:
JOSHUA GEORGE!!

Best Assignment Speaker:
LIM SZE YUE!!

Best Assignment Evaluator:
SAM FO!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the three INSPIRING speakers!! hehe..hey inspire is the word of the evening, remember?

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 24 March 2009 at Stamford College, PJ, Jalan Barat. Same time, same place. I will see you there!

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
stamford.college@gmail.com / szeyue_88@yahoo.com
Meets on every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6.30pm.

Quote of the Evening: EVEN WHEN IT IS RAINING, I WILL STILL COME TO TOASTMASTERS MEETING! Quoted from another inspiring speaker. Ladies and gentlemen, what are you still waiting for??