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Project 10: My Toastmasters Journey

Project 10: My Toastmasters Journey
By Ramana Boyani

On 23rd March 2010, I started my Toast masters journey, with my Project 1 Ice breaker. On that day I spoke about my 4D principle.

DESIRE…. DECISION……….DETERMINATION …and…….. DESTINATION……

A splendid good evening to my fellow Toastmasters and Guests…

Today I have reached my first milestone in the Toastmaster’s journey. My 4D rule really worked, in achieving this goal.

Because, I had a very strong DESIRE to overcome the fear of public speaking… I took a DECISION to join the Toastmaster club. On my first day itself, I signed-up as a member. I took the challenge of completing 10 projects in 12 months with a strong DETERMINATION…. With a blink of an eye, 12 months have passed. Today, I am at my DESTINATION of completing my final project to become a Competent Communicator.

Many people think that, they are not good at speaking …. They feel shy to talk to others. But I feel that every person has got a talent. Every person is like a diamond. Some are kept on the show like our US President Obama, and some are lying in the mud like us. The more you polish the diamond, the more it shines. Toastmaster is the best mechanism to polish your communication skills.

Toastmaster’s journey has changed my life in 2 aspects. :

1) Personally
2) Professionally

Personally… To do projects we have to read lot. Through that, we will gain knowledge. By giving speeches consistently, we can correct our mistakes with the help of, our excellent evaluators. Apart from that, we also learn time management and leadership skills

Professionally… Few months back, I attended a seminar on Construction law. During the tea break, I had a chat with the speaker Mr.Jonathan Choo, who is one of the leading Arbitrators in Singapore.

After few days, I sent an email to him asking whether he was willing to visit our office, to conduct a seminar on construction law. I know he is very busy man and a very expensive lawyer. To my surprise, he accepted my invitation and agreed to conduct the seminar at our office without any charges. I sent an invitation to all my colleagues, including our CEO.

With my Toastmasters experience, I arranged the meeting successfully. I did all roles like Toastmaster of the Day by introducing the speaker, Timer to help the speaker on his timing, Sergeant at Arms to arrange snacks for my colleagues, and Vice President Education, arrange the program,. I was very glad that my busy CEO attended the seminar.

Because I was very proactive, I secured more points in my Appraisal and received a big bonus during this Chinese New Year. I take this opportunity to give a big ‘Thank You’ to my Toastmaster club.

I strongly believe that, to achieve something you must be with the right people. The people around you must be very positive, supportive and have a lot of initiative. If you are with pessimistic people, you will never grow. Even if you want to improve yourself, the people around you will not encourage you.

There is an interesting story about this.

One day, a boy found an eagle egg, and put it into the nest of a prairie chicken. The eaglet hatched with the brood of chicks, and grew up with them.

Thinking he was a prairie chicken all his life, the changeling eagle did what the other prairie chickens did.

He scratched in the dirt for seeds and insects, to eat. He clucked and cackled. He could fly a little height from the ground with thrashing wings. After all, that’s how prairie chickens were supposed to fly.

Years passed, and the changeling eagle grew older. One day, he saw a majestic bird flying in the sky, with its golden wings.

“What a beautiful bird…What is that? He asked his neighbor.

“That’s an Eagle, the chief of birds”… “But don’t give a second thought. You could never become like him” advised the neighbor chicken.

The changeling eagle listened to his neighbor and never gave it a second thought. After some years, he ends his life thinking he was a prairie chicken.

What about you? Are you content to scratch in the dirt, or would you rather soar in the sky? If you would prefer to soar, you have to be with the right people. If you stay with successful people, you will become successful.

To conclude, I suggest our guests to join us and be part of this wonderful Toastmasters journey. Dear my seniors, please continue your projects and polish your speaking skills by attending the toastmasters meetings regularly and consistently.

Friends… I assure you… you are with the right people at the right place…that is….our Kowloon Singapore Toastmasters Club.

Back to Toastmaster of the evening….

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You are welcome to visit our Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club (KSTMC) if you are living in Singapore.

Good Memories for 10th Anniversary

Yetti
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
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Selected Speeches delivered at chapter meeting held on 22 Sept 2009

Wonder what a toastmaster meeting will do…

Here are a few selected speeches taken at our last chapter meeting.

Basically, we do have prepared project speeches, evaluation section and table topics section.

You can check out Frequently Asked Questions about Toastmasters here.

Gary Haris P5 CPR 20090922

Anthony Sum AP2 – 200909222

Bruno Pereira, DTM Project Evaluation for Anthony Sum’s AP2 – 20090922

Gary Haris – Table Topic Master 20090922

Bruno Pereira, DTM Table Topic 20090922

Yetti Chiu Table Topic 20090922

Practice is the key to helping you improve in public speaking.
If you are a Fearful Public Speaker living in Singapore, please come to visit our toastmaster club.

Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club holds regular chapter meetings where members gather to improve their public speaking and communication skills.

Our Club is one of the warmest toastmasters club in Singapore. Click Here to Download our KSTMC Introduction Kit.

Guests are welcome to visit us!
It’s free of charge.

Just come, relax and see what toastmasters are all about!

By the way, our club members Aileen summarized what she has learnt from the meeting at her blog post.

Yetti

District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010
Past Club President
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Website: http://public-speaking-singapore.com
Blog: https://blog.public-speaking-singapore.com

2009 Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

If you are living in Singapore, you are welcome to visit Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club (KSTMC).

We will hold our club’s 2009 KSTMC Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests on 22 Aug 2009.

Come to join us for laughs and have a great time with friends!

Registration starts at 2PM. Kindly arrive at the venue before 2:30 PM.

Date: 22 August 2009 (Sat)
Time: 2:30 pm – 5 pm
Venue: 4/F CC Conference Rm, 93 Toa Payoh Central, Toa Payoh Central Community Building, Singapore 319194.

Yetti
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010
Past Club President
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Website: http://public-speaking-singapore.com
Blog: https://blog.public-speaking-singapore.com

Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club (KSTMC) Elected Officers for 2009-2010

It’s my pleasure to announce the election results at the AGM.
The AGM was held yesterday night (26 May 2009) immediately after the 102nd chapter meeting.

Here are your elected officers for Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club for the Term 2009-2010 (1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010) :

President : David Leung
Vice Presidents of Education (VPEs) : Gary Haris, Anthonius Triono Pranoto, Janus Fong
Vice Presidents of Membership (VPMs) : Aileen Chua, Bee Yan Ng
Vice President of Public Relations (VPPR) : Yetti Chiu
Secretaries : Lee Seng Koh, Wendy Wu
Treasurer : James Leung
Sergeant At Arms (SAAs): Ahja Ehili Linggi, Raymond Yuen

I congratulate these new leaders and their dedication to come and serve our club.

Let’s help with each other to be a better speaker and to achieve CCs, ACs, etc.
Let’s recruit more members for our club.

Best regards,
Yetti Chiu
Immediate Past Club President
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Website: http://public-speaking-singapore.com
Blog: https://blog.public-speaking-singapore.com
P.S.
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President

The President serves as the Club’s chief executive officer, responsible for general supervision and operation of the Club. The President presides at Club meetings and directs the Club in a way which meets the educational growth and leadership needs of members. In cooperation with the Executive team, the President establishes long-term and short-term plans for Club growth.

Vice President Education

The Vice President Education is responsible for planning successful Club meetings so that each member has the opportunity to achieve his or her educational goals. The Vice-President Education directs planning, organization, and implementation of the communication and Leadership Program, Speechcraft, and other educational programs. The Vice President Education schedules speeches, signs Communication and Leadership Program manuals, updates Member Program Progress Charts, reports educational program completions promptly to World Headquarters, and coordinates recognition of member achievement. S/He is the second-highest ranking Club officer, presiding at Club and Executive Committee meetings in the absence of the President. The Vice President Education ensures that each new member receives orientation to the Toastmasters educational program, including assignment of mentors.

Vice President Membership

The Vice President Membership plans, organizes, and implements a continuous marketing effort which ensures the Club maintains or exceeds a charter membership level of 20. The Vice President Membership works with groups inside and outside of Toastmasters to promote Club membership and membership retention. In coordination with the Club Treasurer and Secretary, s/he is responsible for promptly submitting to World Headquarters the Club’s semiannual membership report (including membership list and dues payment) by the appropriate deadlines. The Vice President Membership also provides for recognition of Toastmasters to contribute to the increase of membership in Toastmasters International, and s/he maintains an accurate membership roster and attendance records in conjunction with the Club Secretary. S/He also serves as chairman of the Club Membership Committee and is the third-ranking officer in the Club.

Vice President Public Relations

The Vice-President Public Relations develops, implements, and administers a program that maintains a positive image of Toastmasters for all members, guests, and the general public. S/He is responsible for internal and external public relations for the Club, including, but not limited to: preparing and distributing news releases regarding Club activities; publicizing Club events; working with Club officers to develop literature about the Club; representing the Club with the media. The Vice President Public Relations works with the Club bulletin editor, serves as chairman of the Public Relations Committee, and is the fourth-ranking Club officer.

Secretary

The Secretary is responsible for all Club records, correspondence, and publication of the monthly Club Bulletin. S/He is the custodian of the Club Constitution and Bylaws and all other official Club documents. The Secretary submits updated membership and officer records to World Headquarters, prepares and mails orders for Toastmasters supplies, and, in conjunction with the Vice-President Membership, submits all applications for new, transfer, and reinstated members to World Headquarters. S/He records and reads minutes of Club meetings and Executive Committee meetings. The Secretary is the fifth-ranking Club Officer.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for the development and execution of financial policies, procedures, audits, and controls. The Treasurer receives and disburses funds in payment of all obligations, and develops and recommends a budget to the Club Executive Committee. S/He also notifies members of dues payable and collects the dues. Along with the Vice President Membership and Club Secretary, the Treasurer ensures semiannual membership reports, dues, and membership roster are mailed to World Headquarters and received there by the appropriate deadlines. The Treasurer is the sixth-ranking Club officer.

Sergeant at Arms

The Sergeant at Arms serves as master host and makes the proper physical arrangements for all Club meetings. S/He coordinates with the Vice President Public Relations and Vice President Membership to ensure that each member and guest is welcomed at Club meetings. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for the orderly conduct of the Club meeting, including: arranging meal service if necessary, arranging meeting room layout, setting out materials and equipment, collecting ballots, tallying votes, controlling Club property between meetings. The Sergeant at Arms is the seventh-ranking Club officer.

What Do You Want?

Hi, The following is my contest speech. The title is “What Do You Want?”

Hope that you will like it! : )

Yetti
Immediate Past Club President
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club

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KSTMC International Speech Contest 2009
Title: What Do You Want?
By: Yetti Chiu

One Day a young business man by the name of Money went out for fishing. He met a fisherman called Simple. He realized that the fisherman was very good at fishing.

Money called out to him, “Hey, you are an expert in fishing. In just one hour and you have caught so many fishes. Why don’t you teach other people how to fish and you can earn more money? I can help you to market your business. I am a business man.”

The fisherman smiled, “Thank you…but why do I need more money?”

Money replied, “Why? With more money, you can open a fish farm. Then you can make even more money. And then you can afford to retire and enjoy your life!”

The fisherman smiled again, “I like a simple life. Everyday I fish for only 2 hours. That’s enough for my living! Then I can do what I want to do. I like to relax under a tree, watch the sunset, and spend time with my family. Why do I need to earn lots of money and enjoy my life after I retire? I am already enjoying life now!”

Contest Chair, Honorable Judges, Ladies and gentlemen.

What are you looking for in life?

Whether you like it or not, we live in a materialistic world. We are judged by how much money we have or how successful we are in our career. A rich man is regarded as a successful person. A man with outstanding achievements in his career will be admired by other people.

Is that what life is all about?

Have you heard of Jennie Chua? She was the former General Manager of the Raffles Hotel. She’s very successful in her career. She devoted herself to her job. But in an interview, Jennie Chua seemed to express some regret. She said “If I could do it all over again, I’d like to be a housewife. I got divorced when I was young. Given the chance, I think I’d like to have spent more time with my children, although they seemed to turn out pretty well. But do I remember distinctly when they took their first steps? No.”

Ladies and gentlemen.

If you ask me to choose between family and career, I’d definitely go for family.

You might know I was an accountant. But now I prefer to stay home as CFO and maid to my man. Why? Because I want to spend more time with my husband, I don’t want to work daily from 9am to 8pm. Everyday I can cook healthy dinner for my man. Even though it may not taste good, it’s good for his health. Don’t you think good health is more important than having more money?

Let me tell you another story

My uncle lived in Hong Kong. He was quite poor when he was young. He worked very hard and started his own business. Because of his hard work, he made some money. He used the money to buy property. The value of property sky-rocketed in the 80’s. He became a rich man.

However, he did not live any better! Even though he was rich, he hardly spent any money on himself or his family. They still ate leftovers and wore old clothing. The ten of them lived in one small apartment.

Finally, he passed away in early 1995 because of a cancer. He was rich, but I don’t think that he was happy! He never enjoyed the fruits of his labour. WORSE!!! After his death, his children started to fight over the inheritance! The money tore the whole family apart.

Why would you work so hard if you cannot enjoy all that you have earned?

Why did my uncle save all his money when he could not bring a penny with him when he died!

I wonder if he could rest peacefully if he knew of his children fighting over his money.

So do you know why you are trying to make more money?

Why are you chasing for a promotion or trying to be recognized?

Are these the things you want out of your life?

What do you want?

What do you really want?

What do you really want deep down in your heart?

Think about it!

Success should not be restricted to certain aspects only, such as your career or financial status. A rich man might not be happy as he may not have peace of mind or good health, just like my uncle. A man with a successful career might not be happy as he or she may not have good loving relationships, just like Jennie Chua.

To be happy we need to maintain a “Balanced Life” rather than focusing on a few aspects only.

If you only focus on your job or making more money, you might neglect your family, your health and your own personal fulfillment. Then when you are sick or out of a job, you may not have your family to take care of you (because your spouse might already have divorced you)! You will have no self-worth as you have nothing else besides your job!

My friends and fellow Toastmasters, Life is uncertain! We should live life to its fullest!

Tonight, when you go home, try to find a quiet place and close your eyes.

Listen to the voice of your inner soul…

What do you really care about in life?