DISTRICT AWARDS - "1+1 CAMPAIGN"

Dearest Toastmasters

Greetings!

I am pleased to announce the much awaited DISTRICT AWARDS as attached. This should inspire each one of us to "do a little bit more" and "walk that extra mile" in improving ourselves further. Whilst many of us are already on the track, these awards should inspire to intensify, so that we could enhance on a timely manner to become a better communicator, leader and contributor to the community .

Let these AWARDS be the driving force for the remainder of the term in 2011. Count DOWN starts and we have exactly 4 months more.

GO GO GO....you can do it ! At times we need a gentle push and fresh inspiration to MOVE ON, in finishing the term with a BANG!

We look forward recognising as many of you as possible during the Penang Annual Convention in Apr2011 & Malacca Semi Annual Convention in Oct2011.

Simple AWARDS for a HUMBLE finish! Let us do our best !

"If you think you can, YOU CAN DO IT" - Nothing is Impossible!!

Thanks & Rgds

Thannimalai L PJM, DTM

Humble & Simple District Governor 2010/11

District 51 ( Peninsula Malaysia )

Toastmasters International

01March2011

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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

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

Message from District 51 Governor : COMMUNICATION CONNECTS -- HAVE YOU CONNECTED YET ?

21st July 2010


Dear Division Governors, Area Governors, and Club Presidents,

As we approach the end of the first month in this new term, it is with a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude that I acknowledge your collective support and response to the call to ACHIEVE GREATNESS TOGETHER.

It has been a great three weeks in terms of activities -- starting with the TLI Team outdoing itself with each TLI session, the initial TTT session, and the gloriously successful DOT session.The feedback from everywhere is a genuine feel-good feeling. 

The World Cup too, helped to raise the adrenalin level all round... even among the non football enthusiasts!

And in that same tempo, many clubs have now launched into the Contest sprint -- the pitting of champions against champions in true Toastmasters spirit.

And, all of these will culminate in October... when the creme de la creme among us will stand strong and tall... in their sterling performances at the Legend Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Yes, I am referring to our forthcoming 18th Semi Annual Convention -- on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of October.

As I have gathered, the Organizing Committee is going the extra extra mile to make it a superlative event -- in terms of value for your money, value for your time, and value for your effort in attending and participating.

Please refer to the attached flyer for the highlights of this great event... and visit their blogspot --tm51connects.blogspot.com -- to get more and better information, including the Registration and Accommodation Forms.

But please do it quickly... because their Early Bird Offer at RM 390/- for the Convention Package ends on 15th August 2010. They will most likely raise the price to RM 450/- after that date, and as soon as the superstar Speakers and Guests of Honor whom they have invited give their confirmations in writing.

This will surely be an event which neither you want to miss, nor wish any of your TM members and friends to miss.

With loving regards and gratitude,

Your simple and humble DG,

thanni

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District 51 18th Semi Annual Convention Blog