Once upon a time...
It started with 1.
A new Term was born.
12 Months / 24 Meetings later, well...
.
...
......
Here they are now.
Back at our Home Ground! Lecture Theatre 11 for one last hurrah for the out-going Term.
Stand in Sergeant-At-Arms Seng Kiat started the Meeting and from then on it took some effort to finally stop it.
Out-going President, Zahir welcomed everybody to the Season Finale of TUTMC Toastmasters Club for the (2012-2013) Term.
In spirit of the Phrase of the Day and Theme, he asked the floor to
introduce themselves and share about, a Turning Point in their lives.
The thought-provoking replies mostly suggest that
"CHANGE is the ONLY CONSTANT"
-Phrase of the Day
With everyone better acquainted he passed on proceedings to the Toastmaster of the Morning.
The familiar face of Shalini Jayendran, CL (Monash Uni TMC) our Toastmaster of the Morning.
She addressed the crowd with an elaborated story of the little known facts of the Toastmasters Origins, acknowledging Organization founder Dr Ralph Chestnut Smedley.
She also mentioned the movement did not begin as smoothly as many might assume.
The more you know right?
Meeting proceeded into Invocation Speaker which was taken by non other than
DTM Fan Chen Keat.
"Football/Soccer has been played for many generations. But not TOTAL FOOTBALL. A Team Work practice which can be implemented into many Disciplines"
TABLE TOPICS SESSION
If we had to pick the right person to become Table Topics Master.
Who would know table-topics better than a Table Topic District Level Contestant!
Welcoming Brenda Leong from Puchong English Toastmasters!!
She had the crowd at the edge of their seats with mind-boggling topics.
The resulting spontaneity from our 5 Speakers equally refreshing!
"Guest, Lee Chen Chuen choosing a Number..."
Dylan saying something.
"What if the problem is not with the World, but with me?
Instead of expecting the World to be carpeted for me, I could have worn slippers"
expressed Lalitha.
Crowd happily showering support.
Tan Wai Seng "What if, this is the First Day of the rest your Life?"
*Crowd Shudders*
Evaluating the 5 Table Topic Speakers, Seng Kiat is given no room to rest.
BREAK TIME! (So let's circle the camera!)
It then led to...
PREPARED SPEECHES!
there were 2.
Accepting an Award for his Special Occasion Speech 5 was Zahir Ahmad, CC CL
Wilson Wong, CC decomposing Traditional Vs Modern Medicine in "A Pinch of Salt"
THEN CAME THE EVALUATION SESSION
The View from the Back of the room.
DTM Mandy Ong from Satu Hati Toastmasters suggesting
tweaks in Wilson's Advance Speech delivery
"He (Zahir) accepted the award with commendable sincerity but might I suggest limiting the people you give thanks to", advise of ACS, ALB Ng Sok Teng. Out-going B5 Area Governor.
"I'm disappointed! Mistakes such as...and...and...and..."
You can tell he's enjoying it.
Subbra, TM our third time Grammarian.
The charming Ng RuiYi, TM from Monash Uni TMC diligently rang the bells
controlling any overtime speakers.
An expert Timer with the club's Traffic Light already.
Photographer and First-Time Ah-Counter, Shaun Liew, CC being strict with "sounds"
"Would you like a gift FREE OF CHARGE?, We have that with FOC evaluations
from our expert role players".
General Evaluator, Liew Shaw Kang (YSP Toastmasters) also expressed the love for his country
after a turning point in returning from Taiwan.
Only 1 Ribbon Winner Today. Who could it be?
To the Birthday Girl (next day) who thought of
"Being the change she wants to see in the World"
Lalitha!
Passing-over the Gavel and responsibility to the next Term in questionable style.
(Immediate-Past-President: Zahir, CC CL & President: Dylan Chew, CL)
Finally we reach the Presidential Address and last of out-going President Zahir Ahmad.
He mentioned how rapidly the movement of Toastmasters is realizing newer Clubs, but the question to be ask is also how we can sustain that growth. He also thanked everyone for their time which graced the Final Meeting.
Lastly he wished to single out a special individual who deserves to be recognized.
A Speech saved for a rainy day. It was hazy, so that'll work.
Speech dedicated to the Club's out-going Lecturer Advisor.
It’s hard to think, that one man’s action can bring us all
here together today.
As we all know, Rome was not built in a day, nor was it built by only one person. From the roads, settlers or even its heritage. The Toastmaster experience is a supportive learning environment for everyone. But how easily is it we forget how the foundation was set, in the first place. Since 2010, chartering of this club involved sacrifices from many. Along came one man who led by example and believed in this project. A project many thought was not worth the trouble and should be abandoned. This person is Mr CK.
Mr CK made many contributions to us. As a University lecturer he promoted the club to his classes boosting our membership. Also, he is personally a very helpful character and our on-going pillar of guidance. Lastly, he has always been a strong support of the Club as if it was he's own. He consistently attend meetings and volunteer himself as a service.
Today, the club operates entering its 4th Term on the sacrifices & dedication, made by the Charter Team, supervised by this gentleman. The club believe he deserves this award today because he is responsible for igniting the spark and planting the seeds necessary for our club to grow.
As we all know, Rome was not built in a day, nor was it built by only one person. From the roads, settlers or even its heritage. The Toastmaster experience is a supportive learning environment for everyone. But how easily is it we forget how the foundation was set, in the first place. Since 2010, chartering of this club involved sacrifices from many. Along came one man who led by example and believed in this project. A project many thought was not worth the trouble and should be abandoned. This person is Mr CK.
Mr CK made many contributions to us. As a University lecturer he promoted the club to his classes boosting our membership. Also, he is personally a very helpful character and our on-going pillar of guidance. Lastly, he has always been a strong support of the Club as if it was he's own. He consistently attend meetings and volunteer himself as a service.
Today, the club operates entering its 4th Term on the sacrifices & dedication, made by the Charter Team, supervised by this gentleman. The club believe he deserves this award today because he is responsible for igniting the spark and planting the seeds necessary for our club to grow.
To Mr Fan Chen Keat, you have done so much for the club; your
exemplary work will not be forgotten. We have not built Rome .... but you have
shown us, where to start.
This modest trophy embodies our thoughts, admiration and unappeasable gratitude from all the club members, present and past.On behalf of all of us, I humbly present this Award to a Club Mentor, Club friend, from Speecom Toastmasters Club, DTM Fan Chen Keat.
- Out-going President Zahir Ahmad on behalf of TUTMC
The President wished the crowd well in their endeavours and slammed the gavel down one last time to adjourn it. That's a wrap for the Term.
Everyone left excited knowing they have somewhere to go, people to meet, duties to serve.
The journey continues.
Suffice to say they all lived happily ever after.
We know that because...
"Season Comes"
and.
"Season goes"
On behalf of the whole EXCO Team of 2012-2013
Shaun, Dylan, Felicia, Seng Kiat, Zahir, Azwan, Crispin.
Thank you TUTMC for the chance to serve you!
Come, Challenge & Conquer (Term 2012-2013)
Prepared by:
Zahir Ahmad,
Zahir Ahmad,
President,
Taylor's University Toastmasters Club.
On behalf of:
Shaun Liew,
Vice Presidenet of Public Relations.
Taylor's University Toastmasters Club.
