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

Division A Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contest

Division A
Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Date : Sat 18 Sept 2010
Venue : Sunway College, Johor Bahru
Time : 1.30pm-6pm
Entrance :RM10

Save the date. Mark your Calendar. Get entertained and learning experience next month. Click September

See you there!!!

Rules of representatives to the Area Level

I forward you the notice from District 51 LGET, Sue Chan pertaining to the number of representatives that each club is eligible to send to the Area Level. In an Area where there are more than 4 clubs, each club is allowed to send 1 representative per contest to the Area Level. This is accordance with the rules set by TI.

Following is an extract from the Contest Rulebook (2b) :

"Eight weeks prior to the area contest, if an area has four assigned clubs or fewer, districts have the option to allow the two highest placed available contestants from each club to compete in the area contest. Should additional clubs charter prior to the area contest, the two highest placed available contests from each club are permitted to compete. In those divisions with four assigned areas or less, districts have the option to allow the two highest placed available contestants from each area to compete. In districts with four assigned divisions or less, districts have hte option to allow the two highest placed available contestants from each division to participate in the district contest."

Here's wishing all the best to all OCs and Contestants.

Harnessing Enthusiasm.

Regards,

Tan Eng Suan

Asst Div A Gov E&T

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From: Sue Chan
Sent: Fri, July 9, 2010 12:38:04 PM
Subject: Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests 2010/2011

This email is sent to all Division Governors / Area Governors. Please filter down to your Clubs. Dear Division Governors / Area Governors / Club Presidents/ VPEs How are things with everyone so far? It was great to have met some of you at the recent TLI sessions. I hope by now you have charted your course for the success of your Club, Area and Division. Let us all begin with the end in mind - to be President's Distinguished. We are now in the midst of TLI training sessions. We started with Division C on 3rd July and will end with Division W on 7th August. Whilst getting involved with the TLI training for club officers, please also bear in mind that the Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests are the upcoming events to be marked on your calendars. Please get your Organising Chairs and teams ready. District 51 has confirmed that the contests would be conducted with participation as follows: Areas with 4 clubs or less - 2 contestants from each Club Divisions with 4 Areas or less - 2 contestants from each Area District 51 contest - 1 contestant from each Division (10 Divisions) District 51 contests would be held on 31st October 2010 (Sunday). The District 51 Semi-Annual Convention is 29th-31st October in KL. If you still have not registered for KL Convention, please do it now. The Convention Chair is our Div.G Governor, NJ Singam. Get in touch with him. All Divisions are advised to hold their Division Contests latest by 10th October. This is to facilitate the Division Champions to have at least 3 weeks to get ready for the District contest on 31st October 2010. Best wishes to all as you embark on the next exciting wave of contests. "Achieving Greatness Together" Regards, Sue Chan, DTM LGET 2010/2011 District 51 Email: chansnsue@yahoo.com HP: 012-4382698

Area A4 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests Results

Area A4 Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests 2010/11 was a resounding success. Kudos to the Organising Chair, TM Suhaimi and his team of appointment holders for their effort in making the event a success.

And here are the results:

Humorous Speech Contest
Champion - Nur Afzani (Johor Jaya TMC)
1st Runner Up - Charlotte Goh (MIM TMC)
2nd Runner Up - Tey Bin Yuen (Johor Jaya TMC)

Evaluation Contest
Champion - Bernard Wong (Sacred Heart TMC)
1st Runner Up - Eva Wong (Johor Jaya TMC)
2nd Runner Up - Tey Bin Yuen (Johor Jaya TMC)


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Congratulations also to all contestants. The Champions and 1st Runners Up will represent Area A4 at the Division Level Contests on 18th September at Foon Yew High School, Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru.

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

Area Level Contest Dates for Division A

Area A1 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests
Date : Sun 05 Sept 2010
Venue : Auditorium, Politeknik Merlimau Melaka
Time : 11am-1.00pm
Entrance :FREE

Area A2 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests
Date : Sun 5 Sept 2010
Venue : Sunway College
Time : 2pm
Entrance : TBA

Area A3 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests
TBA

Area A4 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Date : Sun 22 August 2010 (OVER)

Venue : Dewan Senat, UTM

Time : 130pm - 500pm

Division A Governor's eulogy for the late DTM E.T. Lee

It was only on 07 July 2010 that I sat beside him at the JB City & CIMA Toastmasters Club Installation Dinner. He spoke about chartering a new Toastmasters Club and that we were going to keep in touch. I guess that was not meant to be.

In the 3 years that I have known him as a Toastmaster, I find him to be supportive not only in my leadership role but also to others who needed his personal guidance. He had always been vocal & had no qualms in saying what was on his mind even if it made him unpopular. I recall how he kept reminding us of the Toastmasters 4 core values. His services & contributions, especially, to Division A, are unrivalled & will be remembered. He will be dearly missed.

E T was indeed a passionate Toastmaster, a real friend & a loving family man. He always spoke affectionately about his daughters. His sudden departure came as a shock and now I have to say, “Goodbye my friend. Rest in peace”.

A Solemn Announcement

DTM ET LEE has passed away this morning (15 August 2010).

The wake is at JB Tionghua Centre (opposite Danga City Mall) Parlour No.8.

Funeral on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 at 1030am. Toastmasters will gather at 10am for eulogy and to pay our final respects.

18th SAC Early Bird Registration Ends‏

My dear esteemed Toastmasters,

It will be exactly 4 more days before the 18th Semi Annual Convention Early Bird Registration ends!

Please take advantage of this special price of RM390 before it goes up to RM420 on the 16th August and will continue to go up by RM30 for every 2 weeks until the Convention date!

This will be truly an Event not to be missed - right at our doorstep in Kuala Lumpur!

Do enroll your club members or friends to sign-up before 15th August 2010.
Be part of this enriching and rewarding National Toastmasters experience!

See you at the Convention.
Let's "Achieve Greatness Together" by working together!
With kind wishes.


Wan Chee Wing
Marketing Coordinator
District 51 18th SAC Committee

Mobile : +6012-395 7668
Email : wcwtteam@gmail.com
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