Tuesday, December 14, 2010

TLI 2 Attendance

Dear Club Officers & Area Governors,

Attached is the attendance of Division A TLI2 held on 12 Dec 2010 at UTM CTL. Please note that Club Officers who missed the training two days ago can still make up the numbers for your club by attending TLI2 at other Divisions. The nearest dates and locations are as follows:

Division C
18 Dec 2010
Wisma IJM, Jalan Yong Shook Lin,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Division G & P
8 Jan 2011
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang

Please register early with me should you be attending on any of the above dates, so that I can help reserve seats for you. Do grab this learning opportunity that will not only benefit you as a Club Officer, but also enable your Club to gain one DCP goal, in particular to clubs with less than four Officers attending the Division A TLI2.

click to enlarge picture

Best regards.

Harnessing Enthusiasm

Tan Eng Suan
Asst Div A Gov - Education & Training 2010/2011


Thursday, December 2, 2010

TLI 2 - Club Officers Training

Dear Club Officers and Area Governors of Division A,

Please be reminded that TLI2 will be held at:

Date : Sunday 12 December 2010
Time : 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Organizing Chair : Area A3 Governor, Razali Sarbini,CC,ALB (Mobile:019-7775178)

Click the following links to view the maps:
  1. Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL)
  2. Getting to UTM Skudai
Do encourage 100% attendance from your respective Clubs. Any members who aspire to serve as an Officer are welcome. This is a learning opportunity for all.

Please confirm the list of attendees as soon as possible OC (A3 Governor Razali Sarbini) or yours truly to enable the Organizing Team to make the necessary arrangements.

Also, please find the list of dates and venues for the upcoming TLI 2 sessions for other Divisions attached. Please pass the information on to the club officers so that they are able to plan ahead and attend other division's TLI2 session if they can't make it at our own division.

Harnessing Enthusiasm

Tan Eng Suan
Asst Div A Gov - Education & Training 2010/2011

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Youth Leadership Program

Dear fellow toastmasters,

MIM Toastmasters Club of Johor Bahru will be having our Youth Leadership Program on 10 - 12 December 2010.

The location will be at the Pandan City Training Centre (where we had our SpeechCraft Program) and on the last day, we will be having our graduation dinner ceremony at Grand Paragon Hotel.

The cost per youth (13 - 18 year old) is at RM250, which also includes the graduation dinner.

Parents, relatives and friends of participants who would like to join in the graduation dinner will have to pay RM60 per person for the international buffet.

Please register before 3rd December as places are limited to only 20 participants.

Let us make this program a great SUCCESS!


Your Organising Chair,
Charlotte Goh
012 772 5078

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Message from LGET Sue Chan, DTM

QUOTE

The second wave of speech contest excitement is here again. It's time to get your clubs ready for the International Speech and Table Topic Contests.

As reported at District Exco and Council meetings during the KL Semi-Annual Convention, the District will continue with the practice adopted for the first round of contests.

Please be reminded that Areas with 4 clubs or less, the first two winners from each club will proceed to compete in the Area Contest. Divisions with 4 Areas or less will send in the two top winners from each Area to compete in the Division contests.

Divisions with 5 Area or more will send only the top winner from each Area to compete in the Division Contests.

Please read and be very familiar with the Contest Rule Book and Speech Contest Manual to enable you to advise your Clubs. The Speech Contest Rulebook on the TI website has been updated with the correct eligibility requirements.
Please check out the new TI speech contest rule book.
http://www.toastmasters.org/rulebook.aspx

Important note:
Please ensure that contestants in the International Speech Contest must have completed six speech projects from the Competent Communication manual.

The District 51 Contests will be held on 1st May 2011 at the Annual Convention in Penang. All Divisions are advised to complete their Division Contests by 3rd April 2011 to give time for your Division Champions to prepare for the District contests.

Best Wishes and have fun while you plan and help organise the contests.

"Achieving Greatness Together"

Regards,
Sue Chan, DTM
LGET
District 51


UNQUOTE

Friday, November 5, 2010

A Quality Speech

In business and in ordinary life, we are often required to engage in public speaking. Whether you're opening a meeting on the job, giving a toast at a wedding, or participating in a competition, In business and in ordinary life, we are often required to engage in public speaking. Whether you're meeting on the job, giving a toast at a wedding or participating in a competition, you need to know a quality speech. While there are numerous resources to help you tackle the often frightening task of public speaking, what do you do when it comes to actually penning the words you must pronounce? Learn how to use humor, anecdotes, quotations, and rhetorical devices to make your speech captivating.

Open with a Joke or an Anecdote You can grab your audience's attention by opening your speech with some humor or an interesting story. Which is more appropriate will depends upon your audience. In a solemn setting, you will of course want to avoid levity, or, if your comic delivery is not renowned, you may also want to rely on an attention-grabbing story instead.

Whether you choose a joke or an anecdote, it must tie in to the main purpose of your speech. If you can't find a moment of levity in a real life situation or recall an appropriate story on your own, you can turn to various books that offer such ideas. If you do choose to employ humor, be certain to avoid offending your audience. Always choose a joke that is appropriate for your audience, and be aware that jokes can occasionally fall flat. While successful jokes may earn you more accolades than anecdotes, often an anecdote is the safer course.

Using Quotations "Though old the thought and oft expressed," wrote James Russell Lowell, "'tis his at last who says it best." And if someone can say it better than you, why not borrow his or her words?" Ambrose Bierce cynically defined quoting as "the act of repeating erroneously the words of another." But you can attempt to avoid misquotation by accessing a reference guide. While numerous internet websites offer access to a variety of quotations, you can best find a quote that is appropriate for your subject matter.

Remember: always give credit where credit is due. You can introduce your quotations with phrases like "As ___ said," or "In the words of ___." Never allow the audience to assume your borrowed words belong to you.

Employing Rhetorical Devices The speech, like the poem or the short story, is an art form of its own. As such, it requires the use of special techniques known as rhetorical devices. Rhetorical devices, which often employ repetition, lend a cadence to your words, so that the listener is more likely to stay in tune and remember your message.

Put Your Tools to Work Jokes, anecdotes, quotations, and rhetorical devices are essential tools for writing a great speech. But these tools are not enough by themselves. They are the implements that will inspire listeners to grasp your meaning, but you must first have a message to grasp. As Dr. Ralph Smedley has written, "Merely to make a speech is not enough. The speech must mean something, lead to something. . . Every speech should be directed to the accomplishment of some definite purpose." You know your purpose: simply employ these tools to communicate it to your audience.

Diwali Greetings from Div A




Happy Deepavali and Happy Holidays!

Let the lights of Diwali illuminate the year ahead for all of us.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Message from 18th SAC OC - Sizzling and savory news...

Dear Toastmaster,

1. Full Convention Package Fee capped at RM420/-
The Convention Organizing Committee subscribes fully and wholly to our dear DG’s recent request to cap the full Convention Package Fee at RM420/-. Our DG is mindful that this first Convention of the re-formed District 51 should be participated by as many TMs as possible from all the Peninsula states.

Therefore, those of you who have paid 450/- will be entitled to a refund. Our Finance Director, DTM Meyyappa, will make the arrangements for you.

2. Full Convention Package Registration ceases on 27 October
In order to comply with the Hotel’s requirements, and as well to facilitate the Organizing Committee’s preparations, registration for the full Convention Package will cease at midnight on Wednesday, 27th October. All intended participations thereafter may only be via the purchase of Individual Event or Sub Package Tickets.


3. Sale of certain Event Tickets cease on 27 October
Kindly note that the sale of A2 tickets (Welcome Night on Friday), B5 and B6 tickets (Gala Night and Hall of Fame on Saturday) will also cease on Wednesday, 27th October.

4. Transfers of Full Convention Packages permitted till 31 October
The Committee will entertain transfers of Full Convention Packages (for the unexpired events) right up to the final event on the final day, i.e. 31st October.

5. Setting up of a Convention Package Transfers Bureau
Although the responsibility to find a replacement-delegate is on the ticket-holder, we are willing to help find a replacement, but purely as a service, and not as a guarantee.

Please write-in if you want help to find a replacement.


With loving TM regards,

N J Singam
Convention Organizing Chair



Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Moments of Truth & Mentoring Workshop


The Moments of Truth & Mentoring Workshop is one of the initiatives by Division A, to benefit the members of Toastmasters Club.


Moments of Truth speaks on building a healthy and progressive Club environment. Each member is a significant and contributing individual in their respective Club.


Mentoring workshop will highlight on the relationship between the mentor & mentee. The Mentee today, will be the Mentor of Tomorrow.


As the saying goes "Give a Man a Fish and you feed him for a Day. Teach a Man to Fish and you feed him for a Lifetime". I strongly encourage your members to attend this workshop for their personal benefit and development.

We look forward to your favourable reply with the number of participants from your Club by Thurs, 28th October 2010.


This is important to assist the committee on food arrangement. Any earlier confirmation are most welcome.


Kindly contact the OC, CTM Ku Yun Boon at 012-771 9882

Or the undersigned at 012-737 7476


Regards,

Yvonne Tan
President
Sacred Heart Toastmasters Club


* See more details at EVENTS via Facebook Group Page - Toastmasters International District 51 Division A.
Or you can click HERE.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Semi Annual Convention Update

Dear Members of District 51,

Greetings form the 18th Semi Annual Convention desk!

I am back with more updates for you! I am sure most of you are awaiting to know especially the theme for our Welcome Night! I assure you that this is going to be really fun and get ready to let your hair down.

Thank you very much to those who have reverted to us on their meal preference i.e. Vegetarian, you have made our organizing job easier. To those of you who have not reverted to us, we welcome you to do so by this week as we really want you to have the best experience in this coming 18th Semi Annual Convention.

We will be going on air too! Yes, this Friday, 22nd October 2010! Our District Governor, Thannimalai DTM and Lieutenant Governoe Education & Training will be on the airwave at Traxx FM, from 11.15 am-12.00pm. Both of our district officers would be speaking on Cultivating Effective Communication and Leadership Skills.

Stay tune with Traxx FM this Friday, some of the channel frequencies vs the locations are as follow:

90.3 FM - Klang Valley
98.7 FM - Penang
102.9 FM - Johor South
90.1 FM - Ipoh
97.4 FM - Melaka

Look forward to seeing all of you soon! Feel free to get in touch with us should you have any enquiries.


Cheers,
Lay Kun, Li,

Public Relations and Publicity
017-986 7666
http://tm51connects.blogspot.com/

Please visit District 51 website at http://www.tmdistrict51.org/

Monday, October 18, 2010

October message from DivA

Dear Div A Club Presidents,

We are approaching midterm and it is time for us to take stock of our DCP achievements. What have gone well and what can be improved further?
Perhaps you would like to share with us your success story/ies.

I am pleased to announce that they are goodies & awards to grab, at Division Level this term.

1. 100 copies of Speechcraft Participant's Handbook + Certificates of Participation, to be given to Clubs intending to conduct the Speechcraft this term. First come first serve basis.

2. 35 ring files available for your use.

3. First 35 members who register for the Moments of Truth/Mentoring Workshop & the Speakes, will receive a TM pen each.

4. Finalists of Div A Int'l Speech & Table Topics Contests 2010-11 will each receive a thumb drive.

5. Trophies (purchased from TI) for Div A Toastmaster + Area Governor of the Year 2010-11.

6. Outstanding Member Pins for the deserving members.


At District Level, you will also be recognised:

- Achieve at least 5 out of 10 goals (including 2CC, 1AC) before 31 Dec'10
- Achieve President's Distinguished Club status before the Penang Annual Convention on 29 April - 01 May '11
- Recruit the most no of new club members.
- Charter New Clubs.
- Best Website / Newsletter.
- 100% attendance in TLI (formerly COT)


It's time for Division A to move away from the old thinking of achieving ONLY at the end of the term. Let's AIM at achieving President's Distinguished Club status by 31 March 2011!!!

I know you can do it because it is sign that your club members are active and your club meetings are productive.

Believe in the power of T.E.A.M. Cheers!!!


Azizah Abu Hassan
Division A Governor 2010-11
Mobile: 019-3582477
Email: azihas2003@yahoo.com

Harnessing Enthusiasm
http://tmd51diva.blogspot.com/

Friday, October 15, 2010

Why You Should Care About The Distinguished Club Program

The DCP improves club meetings and boosts enthusiasm
By Joe McCleskey

If you've been a member for more than a few months, chances are you've heard of the Distinguished Club Program, or DCP. You may also know that each year, clubs that perform well in the DCP are recognized for their efforts and can proudly display a Distinguished, Select Distinguished or President's Distinguished ribbon on their club banner. But what's in it for you, the individual member?

Here's why focusing on your club's performance in the DCP should matter to every Toastmasters member.

The DCP promotes club quality. A club that performs well in the DCP provides a higher-quality club experience for all of its members. Each aspect of the DCP, from membership to education awards to club officer training, is designed to enhance and reinforce the supportive atmosphere for each member, every time the club meets.

The DCP ensures productive meetings. Focusing on the educational goals of the DCP will keep members moving through the education program. When people earn communication and leadership awards, they gain much more than just a certificate or points toward the DCP; they gain the satisfaction and confidence that comes from completing a goal. They also provide an inspirational example for other club members, who can see the transformation that has occurred as a direct result of Toastmasters training. Other aspects of the DCP help keep meetings productive, too. Keeping club membership at or above 20, for example, will fill club meeting roles and maintain the energy level needed for a successful meeting.

The DCP provides structure and guidance. Clubs that perform well in the DCP always know who should be doing what and when they should be doing it. The club officer training requirements of the DCP, for example, help ensure that club business is conducted fairly, efficiently and in accordance with Toastmasters policy. Similarly, the educational goals of the DCP provide direction and incentive for all members to achieve individually as well as collectively.

The DCP increases the enthusiam of the club. The goal is not for clubs to compete against one another; its for all clubs to strive to achieve the same standards of excellence. Nonetheless, striving for achievement in the DCP program is a way to engage the spirit of friendly competition that can help motivate club members to perform their duties with gusto.

So remember: When you work hard to help your club achieve in the DCP, you're not only helping your club - you're helping yourself as well.

Joe McClesky is the Manager of Educational Development at Toastmasters World Headquarters in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.


You can read this article from the Toastmaster International website. Or click HERE.

Monday, October 11, 2010

DG's October Message

Fellow Teamates

Hello... how are you doing?

WOW! Time flies and we have finished a quarter of the term!

Month of September should have been a rather busy month with us visiting Area and Division Contests. I could still remember the days I was keen to participate in contests...truly a thrilling feeling. Its not about winning that matters BUT its about participating wholeheartedly and sharing valuable messages to a much focussed crowd. As the contests are almost over, its about time for you to consider signing up for the KL Semi Annual Convention if you have not done so. It will certainly be exciting to see 10 finalists on stage at the same time competing to be the District Champion!! Hurry!!!! Sign up before the price skyrockets up.

Semi-Annual Dues had been another area of focus as we need to ensure every member renews their dues. It is our ultimate responsibility to share the benefits, inspire the members while allaying any adverse concerns, if there are, in getting 100% renewals done on time. This is the responsibility of everyone from the member right up to the DG. Practice the humbleness in simplicity to reach out to the members! The deadline may have passed, but you can still renew your dues to continue enjoying the benefits of Toastmasters. Do so now and if you need assistance, pls contact the Area Governors, Division GOvernors or Senior D51 Officers.

I am sure many of you would have witness the GREAT District Directory 2010/11 that had been compiled and coordinated under the leadership of our District Secretary, Parames. The Secretariat Team certainly deserves a great applaud from all of us for coining together the pieces of data and additional info, which now becomes very handy to us. As we always say, ggod things come in limited quantities, we are only able to supply 3 copis to each Club which we expect to be shared among the Excos / Members strictly for Toastmasters purposes only. Please respect and observe the data in strictest confidentiality.

The Amazing Benefits of Toastmasters had since made entry into some new organisations where we will soon be witnessing the birth of a few new Clubs in October - namely Taylor's University TMC (Div B), Monash Universtiy TMC (Div G), USM Students TMC (Div N) and Gold Coin Larkin TMC (Div A). Join me in welcoming them onboard our family while we continue to strive to expand the network of clubs by seizing every opportunity/lead available. Tap on the support of LGM and the district team to provide instant information to the interested parties leading to a demo meeting. This would be the least we could do in bringing the magical transformation to other's lives. Alternatively, you can provide us the leads for follow-up while we shall reciprocate your efforts by getting you involved in the whole process of chartering and subsequent recognition. GO GO GO....DO OUR BEST to BRING TOASTMASTERS to every corner of the community....

Look out for the various campaigns that are being launched in keeping all our focus on track to ACHIEVE GREATNESS TOGETHER!

Join us at the KL Semi Annual Convention for a UNIQUE District 51 Celebration!

Humbly yours,

Thannimalai L PJM, DTM
Humble & Simple District Governor 2010/11
District 51 (Peninsula Malaysia)
Toastmasters International

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Bereavement

This is to express grief at the sad demise of a Toastmaster member in Malacca, Bill Sim. May the bright memories of his great deeds give peace and consolation to the family and friends; and a source of inspiration to all of us.

RIP.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Sad and shocking news

Haji Naburi ~ Area Governor G1 2010/2011 passed away yesterday, 3 October 2010.

Division A offer our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray for the departed soul.


~Al-Fatihah.~

A New BABY


Congratulations on the birth of a new club in Division A! ~ Gold Coin Larkin Toastmasters Club.


Kudos to CTM Ng Chee Hau from Johor Jaya Toastmasters Club as well as to those who were involved in the process!

Div51 PR's message


Dear members of District 51

Greetings from the desk of the 18th District 51 Semi Annual Convention in Kuala Lumpur!

We will be meeting together in less than 30 days. Be prepared for great moments with zeal and zest that you can't resist.

It is our pleasure to share with you the tentative Program for the Convention - the 1st Humble and Simple Convention after the re-formation of District 51. We are honored to have two VIPs to grace this meaningful occassion, plus four heavyweight Plenery Session Speakers who have accepted to be with us, and to share their expertise at the Convention. Most of you would have heard of or even know them personally. Check out the details in the attached flyer!

The latest List of Delegates (as at 28 Sep 2010) has been uploaded into our official blogspot (http://tm51connects.blogspot.com/) for your viewing. Please browse the blog now and help us to check the accuracy of your particulars. Do let us know in case of any error in your name or other details. We will rectify accordingly.

If you are a VEGETARIAN, do let us know now, so that we can make the neccessary arrangement, JUST FOR YOU.

If you have not registered for this Convention, what are you waiting for? We have so much in the pipeline for you, and your decision to sign up today will ensure you have all of them. You are just ONE STEP away from this great experience. Don't let it slip away. The registration form is also available at the Convention blogspot.

Have you booked your accommodation? If not, feel free to download the accommodation details, also from the blogspot. We are pleased that we have secured VERY ATTRACTIVE rates from Legend Hotel - for the Convention, and especially for the accommodation.

Do call us if you are not sure about how to take the next step. For your comfort and convenience, we are on call 24/7 via our mobile phones (except when at meetings)

Stay tuned, and we will get back with more exciting updates for you!

Have a scintillating day!

Humbly yours,

Lay Kun Lim
Public Relations & Publicity Director
18th D51 Semi Annual Convention
http://tm51connects.blogspot.com/
tm51connects@gmail.com
017-986 7666
017-986 7666

laykum_lim@hotmail.com

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Division A Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests 2010/2011



Humorous Speech Contest Winners
Champion - Nur Afzani
1st Runner-Up - Tey Bin Yuen
2nd Runner-Up - OpheliaCheng



Evaluation Contest Winners
Champion - Nash Bhullar
1st Runner-Up - Tey Bin Yuen
2nd Runner-Up - Eva Wong


Congratulations!!! The representatives of Division A to the District Finals during the Semi-Annual Convention on 29-31 Oct 2010 will be awarded a full convention ticket each! All the best!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

District Governor's September Message

Dear Toastmasters in Peninsula Malaysia

HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY!

September is indeed a crucial month as we need to ensure our semi-annual dues are remitted to TI by 1st Oct 2010. Whilst the collection may be in progress, as club officers, kindly walk the extra mile in ensuring every member renews their subscription for the next 6 months. The continuity of the club and injection of variety into the meetings very much depend on the retention cum recruitment of members. As a motivational factor, the district is pleased to launch a campaign to recognise CLUBs that successfully renews 90% of their membership base by 01Oct10. Ie. If your club base on 01Jul10 was 20, the club need to renew for at least 18 existing members to be eligible for this recognition. The objective of this campaign is to reward CLUBs which successfully retain 90% of their members. Club Officers, please strategise and drive this message across to your club members!

The district is pleased by the progress made in chartering new clubs. This being the ianugural year for Peninsula Malaysia to proudly inherit the identity of District 51, we should all feel honoured in sensing and seizing opportunities to charter even more clubs - thus expanding the network of clubs in District 51. Whilst, we had KMPP chartered early this month, we are pleased to announce a few more clubs i.e. Monash University, USM Students and Taylors' College had embarked on the journey of being born as a Toastmasters Club. I am very thankful to those who had played a role in making the chartering of those clubs possible. This should be embraced in us to actively source for new leads, progressed through the chartering steps with the hope of a new club being chartered. Its never an easy process and takes a lot of time, patience, coordination and execution - which we certainly recognise and are thankful for. Keep the momentum going and we look forward for many more clubs being chartered in the coming months.

While we go on chartering new clubs, please be mindful to be of help to those clubs below the charter strength (below 20) in particular those in the "ICU" category (below 12). We need to help these clubs sail through their hard times by motivating and re-presenting the benefits of Toastmasters. At the same time, the details of such clubs (below 12) should be channelled to our Club Coach Chair, Sue Ding for the necessary club coach appointments to be initiated. It takes a lot of effort and time to charter a new club, thus we should even be working harder in securing the survival of these clubs. Please discuss with me should there be any chronic challenges in respect of any clubs. I am willing to get myself to the root of the problems in ensuring every clubs in D51 survives!

While we hope every club officer understands their roles by now, in contributing effectively towards productive Toastmasters meetings. The district directories will be out later this month while the website is also updated regularly - please surf and make yourself informed on the new developments all the time. As you may know, the KL Convention 2010 is just around the corner and am personally looking forward in greeting all of you in person for the very membership in District 51. Preaching the principle of the higher we go, the more humble we must be - I am eagerly looking forward to touch base and serve you in person. Attending a Convention is certainly wonderful for the power-packed 3 days and missing it would be a great loss especially when its held in our homeland - WE wouldn't get a better opportunity to rise and celebrate for the nation as a District if not at the Semi Annual Convention in KL. Don't miss the Convention - further details can be obtained from the District website.

In conclusion, I appeal for your extra attention in ensuring the membership dues are renewed on time while always keeping an eye for opportunities to recruit members and/or charter new clubs.

Wishing all of you a GREAT September !

From a humble servant with a simple approach

thanni

Monday, September 6, 2010

Area A1 & A2 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contest

Area A1 & A2 Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests 2010/11 was conducted on the same day - 5th September 2010

Area A1 was at Merlimau Polytechnic while Area A2 was at Sunway College.

Here are the results:


Humorous Speech Contest A1
Champion - Ariff Imran (Famosa TMC)
1st Runner Up - Sandra Shanmugam (Famosa TMC)
2nd Runner Up - Melvin Chan (Malacca TMC)

Evaluation Contest A1
Champion - Capt. Khalid Hashmi (Malacca TMC)
1st Runner Up - Ariff Imran (Famosa TMC)
2nd Runner Up - Harwati Hashim (Politeknik Merlimau Melaka TMC)



Humorous Speech Contest A2
Champion - Ophelia Cheng (CIMA TMC)
1st Runner Up - Pauline Tan (JB North TMC)
2nd Runner Up - Ooi Aun Chye (JB City TMC)


Evaluation Contest A2
Champion - J Kannan (Johor Bahru TMC)
1st Runner Up - Nash Bhullar (CIMA TMC)
2nd Runner Up - Kiven Ho (JB North TMC)



CONGRATULATIONS!!!

The Champions and 1st Runners Up will represent Area A1 and A2 respectively at the Division Level Contests on 18th September at Sunway College, Johor Bahru.

Please check out the Division A Calendar (or browse to the left of this page under Resources).



Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Awards to Grab!

CLUB CONTESTS

Smedley Award

Program Dates: August 1 - September 30

Can you add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? By doing so you'll qualify to receive a "Smedley Award" ribbon to display on your club's banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between August 1 and September 30. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be no later than September. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off the next club order (discount code expires six months from date of issue).


Talk Up Toastmasters!

Program Dates: February 1 - March 31

Toastmasters love to talk! So take advantage of it. During the "Talk Up Toastmasters!" membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are augmented by a discussion of Toastmasters' many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February1 and March 31 to receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters!" ribbon to display on your club's banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be no later than March. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order (discount code expires six months from date issue).


Beat the Clock

Program Dates: May 1 - June 30

Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and make membership goals on time. "Beat the Clock" is about finishing the year on schedule - with a bang! Here's a wonderful new club goal: Earn the "Beat the Clock" award! Plan a contest in your club to motivate every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during these two months receive a "Beat the Clock" ribbon to display on the club's banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between May 1 and June 30. Each members join date as listed on the application must be no later than June. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order (discount code expires six months from date of issue).


INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Individual Member Sponsors

Program Dates: July 1 - June 30, of the following year

Membership growth is important to ensure club success. As a sponsor of five new members, you will qualify to receive a unique sponsor's pin. As an outstanding sponsor of 10 new members, you will qualify to receive a special star pin. Effective July 1, 2009, as a sponsor of 15 new members, you will qualify to receive a special discount for 25% off your new product purchase from Toastmasters International World Headquarters. You've also made a significant contribution to your club's long-term success. To receive credit as a sponsor, your name must appear on the application for Toastmasters club membership along with your home club number. Please print or type information legibly. No changes can be made to the applications once they are received by World Headquarters. New, dual and reinstated members count for credit, transfer and charter members do not. The new members' join dates must fall within the July to June range, All applications and payments must be received at World Headquarters no later than June 30.

Monday, August 30, 2010

District Governor's Merdeka Message

Dear District 51 Officers and Members

Humble greetings from the DG's desk.

It is indeed my honour to wish each and every Malaysian "Happy Merdeka" as we step-in to celebrate our 53rd Independance Day on the 31st Aug 2010. We have come a long way to have a district for ourselves - District 51 that comprise of Peninsula Malaysia alone, though we will be missing our brothers and sisters in Sabah & Sarawak who are now part of District 87.

This would therefore make this year's MERDEKA CELEBRATION indeed a meaningful one with the whole district rising up towards saluting the nation's independence. WOW! What an amazing and prosperous growth the Toastmasters Organisation had been in Malaysia. Admirably, we have grown leaps and bounds with great potential to continue expanding and touching the hearts of many men and women out there.

In light of this much glorious celebration, I wish to proudly announce the birth of the 1st baby (club) KMPP TOASTMASTERS CLUB, purely on the current district team's efforts in District 51 for term 2010/11. It comes yet from another new born division - Division K currently spearheaded by DvG Sabrina Abdul Rahim. The district congratulates the Division K Governor, team members, Fauziah as well as the supportive Pengarah of Kolej Matrikulasi Pulau Pinang ( KMPP ), Tuan Haji Khairi Jalun for the enormous willingness on chartering the club. This club will be joining the big family of District 51 on the 1st September 2010. Please join-me in WELCOMING THEM ABOARD AND EXTENDING THEM OUR HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS!

As we progress in the journey of Toastmasters, we should always treasure the valuable moments, discard the negative ones while being thirsty for new learning opportunities. This would help us focus better towards ACHIEVING GREATNESS TOGETHER! Helping one another grow and shine, offers great self-satisfaction that enriches our life. Just like how our forefathers and past leaders of the nation had struggled and sowed the seeds of the Independence, we are the recipients - enjoying the fruits of the Independence!

Let us make a MERDEKA RESOLUTION to be humble and simple in our approach in bringing greater awareness on Toastmasters to people of all walks of life at every available opportunity . Reach out to them and share the benefits of this time-tested program that one would be grateful to you, for the introduction.

The distinction of Peninsula Malaysia as a district on its own should be celebrated together in much a bigger scale. Hence, I humbly seek your kind indulgence to sign-up for the KL2010 Convention, if you have not done so, where we can all as a family JOIN TOGETHER collectively to offer our gratitude to the nation and celebrate as a District. Please refer for Convention details in the district website (www.tmdistrict51.org).

As we celebrate MERDEKA, we need to be mindful to offer our gratitude to the the nation. It is indeed timely for us to play a more proactive role in identifying new leads to expand the network of Toastmasters Clubs in Peninsula Malaysia so that the family enlarges with new members while helping the nation to produce better communicators and leaders continuously. I am humbly seeking your kind consideration to explore the potentials for Toastmasters Clubs within your vicinity, workplace, social gatherings, sports events, family functions and other events and flag up the leads to yours truly for necessary follow-ups from the district. We assure you of an immediate contact while being mindful of your lead which if led to the successful charter, recognition will be accorded. Take a moment, reflect and do a bit to the District and nation by channelling the potential leads to the undersigned (thanni6@gmail.com).

Ladies and Gentlemen

I am indeed pleased and honoured to be a humble and simple servant of District 51 and I wish to be part of each and everyone of you at all times.

Wishing all Malaysian Toastmasters a WONDERFUL AND MEANINGFUL 53rd INDEPENDENCE DAY!

HAPPY MERDEKA!

Signing Off as a Humble & Simple Servant in D51

Thannimalai L PJM, DTM
Humble & Simple District Governor 2010/11
District 51 (Peninsular Malaysia)
Toastmasters International