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.