Monday, December 31, 2007

Happy New Year 2008

To ALL Toastmasters Everywhere...

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Workshop on...

"The Art & Craft of The Champion Speaker"

Details :
Date : Thursday 10 January, 2008



Time : 7:00pm (Refreshment)


7:45pm (Presentation)



Venue : Wisma WIM,


No 7, Jln Abang Haji Openg,


Tmn Tun Dr Ismail,


Kuala Lumpur.
Fee : RM15.00


Limited tickets are available.





Please book your tickets now to avoid disappointment


mail - azmishahrin@gmail.com


SMS: 012-9198557


before 5 January 2008.

About the Workshop:
Division W will be organizing this workshop, be facilitated by Leann Tang, DTM and Kim Chow, ATMS. This exciting workshop will be invaluable for contestants of the 2008 International Speech Contest and Toastmasters in general who would like to bolster their Public Speaking repertoire with advanced and easy to apply techniques. The workshop will cover in detail the recipe of a championship speech and the finer points of physical and mental preparation leading to the contest day.

Be a Champion Speaker this term and start your campaign with the right foot forward by attending this great workshop.


Our 2 Dynamic workshop facilitators:



Leann Tang, DTM is well known both within and outside Toastmasters circle as a dynamic speaker and presenter. She is a member of Indrahana Club since 1995 and has served as Club president, Area Governor, Division C Governor and recently as the Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) Chairman in 2006/2007.

She has won numerous contests at the Club, Area and Division levels. She continues to use her dynamic presentation skills to help members become better communicators and leaders.

She now puts communication and leadership skills acquired from the Toastmasters International program in managing a private landscaping firm.


Kim Chow, ATMS has vast experience in the fields of image development, communication, education, insurance, negotiation and event management.

In the education sector, she has served as a Science teacher and English lecturer. In the corporate sector, she has hands-on experience in business development, business support, customer relations, public affairs, damage control, event management, team building, mentoring and training.

Currently, she is a corporate trainer in image development, communication skills and emcee skills. She is an experienced Master of Ceremonies and comperes private and corporate functions. She also operates an insurance business that continuously sharpens her skills in public speaking, communication, negotiation, teamwork dynamics and crisis management.

A lady with a burning desire for learning and sharing, Kim Chow shares her expertise in the various courses conducted by KimChow Communicators Sdn Bhd.

A Toastmaster since 1997, she has served as President of Friendship Club and District 51 Secretary. She has won speech contests at club, area and division levels. Most recently, she was the Division W Champion for International Speech (2006/2007) and Humorous Speech (2007/2008).

Monday, December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas...

To ALL our Christian Friends...

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Season's Greetings...

To ALL our Muslim Friends...

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Toastmasters Leadership Institute - 2

Division W

01st December, 2007


AREA Club Name No Attended
W1 KL ADV 1982 6
W1 MIA 3705 4
W1 Money Mastery-KL 8141 7
W1 BANGSAR 8773 5
W1 KPMG -KL 1052344 4
W2 Ernst & Young's 5039 4
W2 UEM Academy 590971 5
W2 HELP University College 599567 5
W2 Hasil 984614 2
W2 EXACT ADC 1 1033508 4
W3 K L Sentral 8955 0
W3 Speakers' Dream 220 4
W3 UEM Group 6472 5
W3 MII 8495 4
W3 Sai Masters 1024907 4
W4 Speecom 4751 0
W4 Money & You-KL 4964 1
W4 TTDI 5111 6
W4 WIM 789320 4
W5 Maicsa 6895 6
W5 Mid Valley 585859 4
W5 Securities Commission 740708 4
W5 DHL KL 913363 3
W5 University Malaya 1028031 4
W6 Kelab Pidato Perdana 654898 5
W6 Friendship 5380 5
W6 Great Eastern 950005 4
W6 HP Malaysia 1024975 4
W6 HSBC KL 850514 5


Total 118

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

DTMs...

CONGRATULATIONS!

Distinguished Toastmasters

Francis Ng

Muhendaran Suppiah

For having achieved
your DTM Awards.


Division W is PROUD
of Your Achievement!




Francis Ng, DTM
Money Mastery - KL
Awarded on 28 Nov 2007



Muhendaran Suppiah, DTM
BANGSAR
Awarded on 1 Dec 2007





Sunday, December 9, 2007

Story Telling Treasure...

In his workshop, "Using stories to get your message across", Dunstan Chan, DTM, mentioned that internet is an avenue for you to find stories you can use...

I have a treasure to share with you - not only there are the stories, but you can LISTEN TO as well as read them!

It is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format. You can:

* Download the files to your Mp3 player and listen on the go,
* Listen to the Mp3 files on your computer,
* View the text on a webpage and read along as you listen,
* Print out the stories and poems to make your own book.


There are four ways to get started:

1. Browse by Author. You can pick your stories by the author's last name.
2. Browse by Title. You can pick your stories by title.
3. Search Database. You can search the collection by title, author, keywords or reading level.
An abstract, citation, playing time, and word count are given for each of the passages. Many of the passages also have a related reading strategy identified. Each reading passage can also be downloaded as a PDF and printed for use as a read-along or as supplemental reading material for your classroom.

4. Launch iTunes. If you have iTunes software installed on your computer, you can download many of the selections directly into your iTunes library. The free iTunes application for either Macintosh or Windows computers may be downloaded directly from Apple, Inc.


I hope you will find this site very helpful, specially if you are doing the StoryTelling / Advanced Manuals. You will certainly find the audio files very helpful to master the art of vocal varieties...

Even if you are not you might just enjoy listening to them, or prefer to keep themas a collection...

You never know when you will become a grandfather and need to tell stories to your grandchildren...


Have Fun...


The site to visit is:

http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/index.htm


Friday, November 30, 2007

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Be Thankful...

Be Thankful...

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings...


Congratulations!

District 51
Division Governor of The Year
2006/2007


Div W Gov
Francis Ng, ACS, AL

Congratulations Francis!
We are Proud of You!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

District 51 Contests Results

18th Nov 2007 (MEDAN)

Evaluation Contest



Champion : Stephen Fernando
1st Runner-up : Siew Chin Bin
2nd Runner-up : S L Liew



Humorous Speech Contest


Champion : Michael Rajesh
1st Runner-up : Vimala, N.M.
2nd Runner-up : Benjamin Loui

Friday, November 9, 2007

New Marketing DVD


New Marketing DVD

Welcome to Toastmasters!

Increase membership in your club, now! It’s fast, it’s easy…it’s a movie.

Look like a pro when you promote:

* Share with co-workers and friends
* Send home with potential members
* Attract attention at public events
* Enhance your demonstration meetings

Use this promotional DVD to show as well as tell about Toastmasters:

* Follow a nervous speaker as he tries Toastmasters
* Watch him experience a friendly and welcoming meeting
* Laugh with him as he sees how much fun it is
* Explore the benefits of Toastmasters with him
* Celebrate his success as an improved speaker and leader!

DVD copies may be ordered online and every Toastmasters club worldwide will be sent a complimentary copy of this marketing tool.

The movie runs for 15 minutes and presents a story that allows viewers to experience a sample Toastmasters meeting. They’ll quickly understand how Toastmasters can help anyone become a better speaker and leader. Then, twelve testimonials share how this organization has helped members in their lives and careers.

Subtitles in 8 languages:
Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional,
English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish

Presidents are encouraged to make use of this exclusive tool!

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

TI Day 2007 (22nd October, 2007)

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL Day 2007 Celebrations.




Theme : CELEBRATIONS
Word of the Day : REJOICE

Attendees
BANGSAR
Chandran
Ivan Fong
Jessy Mak
Lee Chor Wah
Maureen Ong Swee Kin
Michelle Ong Swee Jin
Muhendaran Suppiah
Sham Sunder Lakhiani
Shanmugam Ganesan
Wan Siew Onn


KL ADVANCED
Bill Sim
* Lakhmichand, M.A.
* Rema Paul
Renganathan


* They are members of both Clubs!


Div W & Guests
Azmi Shahrin (DVG)
Azizah (MELAKA)
Delbir Singh (DEL)
Dr Devi Menon (SAI)
Kwong Chee Seong AGP4)
Lim Yeong Chuan (EXTOL)
Raja Ahmad Muzamir (KPMG)
Satchit A K (KPMG)
Shane (SUNWAY)


Role-Players
SAA - Muhendaran
TME - Lakhmichand, M.A.
Invocation - Satchit A K
General Evaluator - Azmi Shahrin
Ah Counter - Raja Ahmad Muzamir
Grammarian - Kwong Chee Seong
Timer - Shane


22nd October, 2007 – it was a special day – Toastmasters International Day!

BANGSAR & KL ADVANCED TM Clubs celebrated the occasion with the support of Div W Council!

The evening was CHARGED with anticipation of fun. Muhendaran, ATMG, led the meeting with reading of the Toastmasters Promise. VPE, Shanmugam, CTM, on behalf of BANGSAR TM Club President, Ranjit Singh, ATMB, welcomed the attendees & surrendered the lectern to the TME, Lucky.


Immediately after the introduction of guests / Toastmasters, Satchit A.K. of KPMG, CC, made a TOAST to Toastmasters International, a befitting gesture. The presentation was part of Invocation as well as his FIRST advanced speech.


The table topics session was replaced with testing of skills! Bill Sim, ATMG, of KL Advanced, demonstrated his skills at instructing via the telephone (assumed). Following his instructions was Jessy of BANGSAR TM Club. She successfully tied the knot of her neck-tie! It was her FIRST experience!


Part of the FUN was also to test HOW FAST can one tie the Windsor Knot. Delbir Singh, Lee Chor Wah & Wan Siew Onn were the Top Three.


Maureen from BANGSAR delighted everyone with "From Lawyer To Therapist", her CL project #6. Veteran, Rema Paul, ATMS, delivered "Loving & Being Loved", a poem, as her project #2 from the Interpretive Reading Manual.


Before the general evaluation session, DVG(W) Azmi Shahrin, DTM, helped to complete the celebrations by cutting the cake.


The evaluators, Ivan Fong, Renganathan & Chandran gave their evaluations with their usual ‘honesty’. So did the grammarian, ah counter and the timer. In spite of the fun-atmosphere, everyone was very alert and executed the roles with enthusiasm and flair.


GE, Azmi Shahrin was full of praise for the function. He took advantage of his presence, and awarded a Soaring Eagle Gold Pin to VPM (BANGSAR), Sham Sunder for BANGSAR having increased the membership by 5 members.


All speech evaluators & participants in the tests of skills were presented with Ties, while the GE & the speakers were presented with other tokens of appreciation.


Ties / tokens were contribution of BANGSAR Charter Member, Baiju.


It was a fun-filled evening and certainly worth attending.

VPE, Lakhmichand, ATMB , on behalf KL ADVANCED TM Club President, Rohijas Md Sharif, ATMS, thanked the DVG, role-players and attendees for making it a lovely evening.


by Lucky

Monday, October 29, 2007

Div W Contests Results...


Humorous Speech Contest
Rank
Name Area
Champ
Kim Chow W6
1st Runner-up
Raja Ahmad Muzamir W1
2nd Runner-up
David Jackson W4




Evaluation Contest
Rank
Name Area
Champ
Chew Khong Meng W6
1st Runner-up
John Lee W2
2nd Runner-up
David Ann W4






Contest Chair: Bill Sim, ACG

Happy Halloween!


31st Oct 2007

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Happy 83rd TI Day!

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL DAY!

To mark / celebrate 83 years of Toastmasters, on TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL DAY on Monday, 22nd October 2007, BANGSAR / KLADVANCED / DIV W will have a joint meeting at BANGSAR TM Club.

The evening’s program includes:

A TOAST by Satchit, CC (KPMG),
“Down Memory Lane” (83 years of Toastmasters) by Rohijas, ATMS, (KLADV),
“From Lawyer to Therapist” by Maureen (BANGSAR)
"Humorously Speaking" by Rema Paul, ATMB (BANGSAR/KLADV).

Test your skills at Giving/Receiving Instructions!

How fast are you at...? Attend and find out!

6.45 – 7.30 pm: Socialize/Refreshments
7.30 – 9.50 pm: Speeches/Fun/Evaluations.

Door Fees RM10

For more details, please contact Lucky

See you all there

Saturday, October 20, 2007

AT YOUR SERVICE !

(reprinted from TIPS, Toastmasters International Jan/Feb 1997)

A successful Toastmasters club is much like a successful business: The members are the customers, and the club should strive to provide excellent customer service along with the superior product it provides. What is the club's product? It's the club meeting – where members develop their communication and leadership skills. Poorly run club meetings mean members do not receive the quality product they expect. The result can be unhappy customers who decide to find a better product elsewhere. Find out if your club is providing good customer service and a quality product with this checklist for a great club:

1. Meetings start and end on time.
2. Participants are considerate of others; they know everyone's time is too valuable to waste.
3. All participants are prepared.
4. The meeting flows smoothly. There are no awkward transitions between segments and no gaps or lags in the program. The meeting is fast-paced, never slow or boring. Time limits are established and followed for each meeting segment.
5. Scheduled speakers give manual speeches. All members are working in the basic or advanced Communication and Leadership Program manuals and are presenting manual speeches. They know that by giving non-manual speeches, they are depriving other members of the opportunity to achieve their goals. Members also should avoid giving "stoplight" speeches - speeches prepared while driving to the meeting.
6. Recognition is given when the members earn it. Club awards are given only to those who serve them. Members apply for education awards only when they have fulfilled all requirements. Members conduct and register Success/Leadership and Success/Communication programs according to the guidelines provided by World Headquarters.
7. Everyone is involved. All members actively participate in the meeting. Each member is encouraged to improve and achieve.
8. Evaluations are meaningful, not "whitewashed." Every evaluator offers specific suggestions for improvement and gives positive comments.
9. Members are enthusiastic and proud of their club.
10. Club officers are trained in their roles and fulfill their responsibilities. Officers are dedicated and genuinely concerned about the well being of the club and its members.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Area Contests Champs...

W1 Humorous


W1 Evaluation


W2 Contestants


W2 Humorous


W1 Evaluation


W5


W6

Friday, October 12, 2007

Selamat...

Wishing All Muslim Toastmasters Everywhere...

Eid Mubarak!

Selamat Hari Raya!



Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Area Contests Results...




Humorous Speech Contestants


Area W1 - Raja Ahmad Muzamir
Area W2 - Ashrel Goh
Area W3 - Alfred Koh
Area W4 - David Jackson
Area W5 - Tan Heng Pang
Area W6 - Kim Chow




Evaluation Contestants


Area W1 - Ranjit Singh
Area W2 - John Lee
Area W3 - Anna Hue
Area W4 - David Ann
Area W5 - Isabel Kum
Area W6 - Stephen Francis Muthoo



Friday, September 28, 2007

Area Contests...


Schedule of Area Level
Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests



Area W1 Date: 29/09 Saturday Time: 1:30pm
Venue:
Level 6 (Penang Room), Menara Great Eastern,
Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: Area Governor Lakhmichand 012-3519874



Area W2 Date: 20/09 Thursday Time: 7:30pm
Venue:
Level 22, Menara Milenium,
Jalan Damanlela, Pusat Bandar Damansara,
50490 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: Area Governor Mustafa 019-2863525



Area W3 Date: 17/09 Monday Time: 6:45pm
Venue:
1st Floor Kiara Room, Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Contact: Area Governor Lim Hin Chong 012-2887508



Area W4 Date: 22/09 Saturday Time: 1:30pm
Venue:
2nd Floor, Wisma WIM, No 7, Jln Abang Haji Openg,
Tmn Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: Area Governor Singam 016-3963242



Area W5 Date: 24/09 Monday Time: 7:30pm
Venue:
Lecture Theatre LG1, Securities Commission,
3, Persiaran Bukit Kiara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: Area Governor Christine Ong 012-2113111



Area W6 Date: 16/09 Sunday Time: 2:00pm
Venue:
Level 6 (Sarawak Training Room), Menara Great Eastern, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: Area Governor Paul Tan 012-2011222

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Strike the gavel...

Gavel

The 1st Malaysian Gavel Club made the news today!

Read all about it in the Star...
http://thestar.com.my/youth2/story.asp... (click here...)

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Secrets of Successful Speech Contests
…Revealed!


Have you wondered
how to conduct
successful speech contests?

Do you want to know
what exactly are the roles and
responsibilities
of the Organizing and Contest Chairs?

Do you have a burning question
which has been nagging you?

Do you ask all these questions and more?


Then come and learn the secrets

from
Ramdas Nayar, DTM
(TLI Chairman)

Lakhmichand MA, ATMB
(Area Governor W1)


Date:
Monday 20/08/07
Time:
7.30pm - 10.30pm
Door Fee:
RM10/=



Venue:
MIA Resource Centre,
16-18 Jln Tun Sambanthan 3,
Brickfields, 50470 KL


This highly educational program is brought to you by
The Division W Council


To reserve your seat please contact
Dr. Sharon Tong 012-2102404

Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Division W - Summary of Attendance
(7, 28 July & 18 Aug, 2007)

Area

Club Name

No

No of CO Attended

W1

Kuala Lumpur Advanced

1982

5

W1

MIA

3705

6

W1

Money Mastery-KL

8141

7

W1

Bangsar

8773

4

W1

Metroplex

916440

0

W1

KPMG -KL

1052344

6

W2

Ernst & Young's

5039

6

W2

UEM Academy

590971

6

W2

HELP University College

599567

5

W2

Hasil

984614

4

W2

EXACT ADC 1

1033508

4

W3

K L Sentral

8955

4

W3

Speakers' Dream

220

6

W3

UEM Group

6472

6

W3

Malaysian Insurance Institute

8495

7

W3

Sai Masters

1024907

5

W4

Speecom

4751

4

W4

Money & You-
Kuala Lumpur

4964

6

W4

TTDI

5111

4

W4

WIM

789320

4

W5

Maicsa

6895

7

W5

Mid Valley

585859

4

W5

Securities Commission

740708

4

W5

DHL KL

913363

0

W5

University Malaya

1028031

4

W6

Kelab Pidato Perdana

654898

5

W6

Friendship

5380

6

W6

Great Eastern

950005

5

W6

HP Malaysia

1024975

5

W6

HSBC KL

850514

4







Total

143