“KSTMC Chapter Meeting on 22 July 08 cum Installation Nite”
Dear Club Members and Friends,
The club officers installation cum chapter meeting held on 22 July 2008 was a success!
There were about 35 people attending the event. Among them, CL George Ng, our charter president, paid us a surprise visit. We were very happy to meet our long lost friend again.
The installation was conducted by our young and handsome Division U Governor David Liem, ACB-CL. The following officers were installed:
President: Edward Ma DTM
VPE: Gary Haris, James Leung CL, and Raymond Yuen ACS-CL
VPM: Mak Wai Lam ATMS-CL
VPPR: Anthony Sum
Secretary: Phang Tsang Wing, and Carlos Chua CC-CL
SAA: Koh Lee Seng, and Ng Bee Yan
We also had a night of fun and educational presentation.
Our past District Governor (2006-07) Poh Kim Siong, DTM, delivered an 8-minute special presentation on “3Bs of a Leader” - Being a willing learner; Being a team player; and Being a role model. It was a very enlightening talk for all present.
On prepared speeches presentation, we were delighted to have our new member Chuck Olivas presenting his ice breaker with a big bang. Chuck was a natural speaker. In a calm and collected manner, he told us why he wanted to join Toastmasters. Bee Yan presented her P.8 making use of Power Point slides to enhance her speech. Bee Yan has shown marked improvement in her recent performances. No wonder she was voted the Best Prepared Speech Speaker of the night.
That evening showcased that education could also mean fun. The Table Topics Session was in the format of a mini debate. The topic for the debate was “Clothes Maketh The Man”. After the debate, Tsang Wing, our new Club Secretary, who spoke against the topic, was voted the Best Table Topics Speaker.
The audience was then tested on their listening skills by the Listening Master who was our past Division U Governor (2007-08) Kristina Sharmini, DTM. About 15 questions were asked and the response was very encouraging - partly due to the carrots being hung out. Members who gave the correct answers would be rewarded with a piece of chocolate!
Ribbon presentation was conducted by our District Governor Goh Wei Koon, DTM. He was also kind enough to present the closing address on my behalf. During his address, he challenged our Club to achieve new heights by achieving 10 upon 10 District Club Programme Goals by March 2009. Members, whether or not we can make it really depends on YOU. If we are determined to go for it, there is no reason why we cannot achieve it.
Above all, let me announce some more good news! We have a rising star from our Club. Our new VP(PR) Anthony Sum did an excellent job as a first-time Toastmaster- of-the-Evening. Before the meeting, he had written to all the appointment holders to get information about how they should be introduced. During the meeting, his performance was definitely praise worthy. With more practice, he will definitely be a sought-after MC within us.
And also how can I forget to mention about our new SAA Lee Seng? She really knew her job. Obviously the food she bought was very much enjoyed by all present so that no food was left unconsumed and therefore no wastage! Wow, well done! We have to thank her for taking up the important challenge of taking care of the stomachs of our Members.
As your new club president, I delivered my inaugural speech (in the style of President John F Kennedy’s inaugural address). For the benefit of those absent from the meeting, I append herewith the full text of the speech.
In August we won’t have our normal chapter meeting. We shall have our club Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests to be held on Saturday 23 August 2008 at 2.30 p.m. All members are invited to either participate in the contests or to volunteer their service as appointment holders. Please let Contest Chair James Leung, CL, know what you want to do for the club contests.
See you all in August.
Best regards,
Edward Ma, DTM
Club President 2008-2009
P.S. I have just got some good news from our VP(Membership) Mak Wai Lam. He had
received the membership fee and application form from yet another new member.
Now our membership has grown to 37!
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