Sincere invitation by our Penang MCA Toastmasters VPE -- Khai Shing, to our Chinese New Year theme-meeting:
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Penang MCA Toastmasters Club will be having a chinese new year theme meeting.
Date : 3 Feb 2009 (Tue)
Time : 8pm
Venue : Northam Tower, Wing B, Flr 22, Suite 5.
Dress code : Whatever that red in color
Things to bring :
- Foodstuff that you cannot finish during Chinese New Year (Biscuit , tangerine or Whatever you would like to share)
- At least one CNY decoration from your house
(New Year card is ok)
Come and have fun.
See you soon :)
Regards,
Khai Shing(VPE Penang MCA TMC)
"
Last year, a lot of guests were attracted to our CNY meeting. Hopefully this year there will be even more guests! Do support us!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
2009 Jan 18 - TLI # 2
The 2nd TLI was held at Intel PG12, 12p.m. - 5:30p.m.
There were four of the Penang MCA Toastmasters club officers attending it: Khai Yuen the cute cute president, Khai Shing, Lee Mei and Kwek. Khew wanted to attend too, but she didn't come at the very last minute.
The TLI started half an hour later than the planned time, but nevertheless the training went pretty well. Throughout the TLI, there were presentations by giants of Toastmasters -- Division Governor and Area Governors. The presentations were very beneficial; we learnt about giving positive club impression to first-comers, retaining existing members, holding quality meetings and lastly, fostering close relationships between members and between clubs. There were also area-level discussions whereby the respective area governor gone through the club health checklist with present club officers. Boon Chien, our area S5 governor, was indeed an amusing person; he even managed to inject humour whilst going through the checklist with all 6 clubs in the area! His humorous attitude made the discussion lively!
All in all, it's a very good experience and it's a pity that Khew the IPP (Immediate Past President) couldn't attend it.
Let's hope that we the club officers that had attended it would be able to apply the things learnt!
There were four of the Penang MCA Toastmasters club officers attending it: Khai Yuen the cute cute president, Khai Shing, Lee Mei and Kwek. Khew wanted to attend too, but she didn't come at the very last minute.
The TLI started half an hour later than the planned time, but nevertheless the training went pretty well. Throughout the TLI, there were presentations by giants of Toastmasters -- Division Governor and Area Governors. The presentations were very beneficial; we learnt about giving positive club impression to first-comers, retaining existing members, holding quality meetings and lastly, fostering close relationships between members and between clubs. There were also area-level discussions whereby the respective area governor gone through the club health checklist with present club officers. Boon Chien, our area S5 governor, was indeed an amusing person; he even managed to inject humour whilst going through the checklist with all 6 clubs in the area! His humorous attitude made the discussion lively!
All in all, it's a very good experience and it's a pity that Khew the IPP (Immediate Past President) couldn't attend it.
Let's hope that we the club officers that had attended it would be able to apply the things learnt!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Penang MCA Toastmasters' 12th Club Charter!
Coming Tuesday (2009 Jan 06) is our club's 12th Club Charter Anniversary!
Let's hope that the celebration would be of success!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
2008 Oct 28 - Joint Halloween-Themed Meeting
TM Wong Chong Sen (left), TM Cheah (middle) & TM SH Lim (right)
It was a special meeting on that night, for not only were we celebrating Halloween that night, we were also having a joint meeting with Farlim Toastmasters.
Despite the fact that guests were charged with RM5 entry fee, we still had ten guests at our meeting! The guests were from as near as Penang island to as far as Ipoh -- Cheah of Ipoh Toastmasters!
Some guests and fellow members attended the meeting in bizzare costumes! If there were a costume competition, of no doubt it should go to Joanne, the devil of the night, who even brought her fork with a 'tail' trotting along behind her!
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Our most supportive TM Christopher (left)& Table Topics Master TM Zi Qian (right)
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The man behind the mask, TM Andy (I guess), Christopher, the devil of the night-Joanne & Eleanor
The Most Passionate Member of Our Club, Kwek
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The whole meeting went on as usual except for the table topic session -- it was actually the twisted version of Trick-or-Treat practice in Halloween; the idea was suggested by Kwek the TOE and was modified by Zi Qian, the table topic master of the night. Everyone was clearly amused of the unusual session.
Christopher & Dato' Khoo were enjoying the Witch's Brew
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During break time, we went to see what was served on the table -- there seemed to be quite a few trays on the table. All were stunned by the food and beverage laid on the table for there were Eerie Eyeballs, Freaky Witches' Fingers, Smiley Sandwiches and Witch's Brew! Such extraordinary food and beverage triggered photography session by fellow members and guests! This was again the fantastic idea by our ever-creative IPP, Khew! We were really proud in listening streaming praises to the remarkable idea!
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When the meeting was called to an end, we were sorry that the event was over.
All in all, we enjoyed the meeting immensely!
It was a special meeting on that night, for not only were we celebrating Halloween that night, we were also having a joint meeting with Farlim Toastmasters.Despite the fact that guests were charged with RM5 entry fee, we still had ten guests at our meeting! The guests were from as near as Penang island to as far as Ipoh -- Cheah of Ipoh Toastmasters!
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The whole meeting was decorated with Halloween decoratives -- pictures of ghosts and bats pasted on the walls, a Jack-O'-Lantern carved by Chia Harng, and the most striking decorative was the skeleton brought by Khai Yuen & Khai Shing! 
It was dressed in black and was hung at the whiteboard! There was also background music and sound effect played throughout the meeting by Khew; the music and effect was played in accordance to each session as well as for each speaker on stage!
Our lovely President, Chew Khai Yuen
Some guests and fellow members attended the meeting in bizzare costumes! If there were a costume competition, of no doubt it should go to Joanne, the devil of the night, who even brought her fork with a 'tail' trotting along behind her!
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Our most supportive TM Christopher (left)& Table Topics Master TM Zi Qian (right)
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The man behind the mask, TM Andy (I guess), Christopher, the devil of the night-Joanne & Eleanor
The Most Passionate Member of Our Club, Kwek
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The whole meeting went on as usual except for the table topic session -- it was actually the twisted version of Trick-or-Treat practice in Halloween; the idea was suggested by Kwek the TOE and was modified by Zi Qian, the table topic master of the night. Everyone was clearly amused of the unusual session.Christopher & Dato' Khoo were enjoying the Witch's Brew
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During break time, we went to see what was served on the table -- there seemed to be quite a few trays on the table. All were stunned by the food and beverage laid on the table for there were Eerie Eyeballs, Freaky Witches' Fingers, Smiley Sandwiches and Witch's Brew! Such extraordinary food and beverage triggered photography session by fellow members and guests! This was again the fantastic idea by our ever-creative IPP, Khew! We were really proud in listening streaming praises to the remarkable idea!.JPG)
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When the meeting was called to an end, we were sorry that the event was over.
All in all, we enjoyed the meeting immensely!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
2008 Aug 18 - Joint-Club-Contests: Humorous Speech and Evaluation
With united hearts, Penang MCA Toastmasters and Voices Toastmasters proudly presented joint Club-Level Humorous Speech Contest as well as Evaluation Contest!
Despite of the massive traffic jam at the Penang Bridge, our members and contestants from mainland still made it, though they were a mite bit late.
When the contestants settled down, the Humorous Contest started without further delay.
The contestants from Penang MCA -- Khai Shing, Kwek, Chia Siang and Narchonai, all were new faces to the audience. Yet the effort they put in the speech preparation was clearly not to be neglected!
The response from audience was good too; roars of laughter came from audience every now and then during their reciting of humorous speeches.
After a short break, the Evaluation Contest began. The contestants were solemnly observing the speaker and were jotting down every evaluation point. At the very last minute, Kwek was urged to replace Khew for the Evaluation Contest, for poor Khew fell ill just at the very night of the contest. Khai Shing and Chia Siang really did well in their evaluation; they are really experienced evaluators!
When the names of the winners for both contests were announced, the applause by the audience was vividly of generosity!
Congratulations to Kwek (champion for Humorous Speech Contest) and Khai Shing (champion for Evaluation Contest) for making it to the Area Level Contests!
May you bring fame to our Penang MCA Toastmasters Club!
As for Chia Siang (1st Runner-Up for Humorous Speech) and Narchonai, good try! Narchonai especially, for she is merely a new baby in Toastmasters! See you in other contests!
Despite of the massive traffic jam at the Penang Bridge, our members and contestants from mainland still made it, though they were a mite bit late.
When the contestants settled down, the Humorous Contest started without further delay.
The contestants from Penang MCA -- Khai Shing, Kwek, Chia Siang and Narchonai, all were new faces to the audience. Yet the effort they put in the speech preparation was clearly not to be neglected!
The response from audience was good too; roars of laughter came from audience every now and then during their reciting of humorous speeches.
After a short break, the Evaluation Contest began. The contestants were solemnly observing the speaker and were jotting down every evaluation point. At the very last minute, Kwek was urged to replace Khew for the Evaluation Contest, for poor Khew fell ill just at the very night of the contest. Khai Shing and Chia Siang really did well in their evaluation; they are really experienced evaluators!
When the names of the winners for both contests were announced, the applause by the audience was vividly of generosity!
Congratulations to Kwek (champion for Humorous Speech Contest) and Khai Shing (champion for Evaluation Contest) for making it to the Area Level Contests!
May you bring fame to our Penang MCA Toastmasters Club!
As for Chia Siang (1st Runner-Up for Humorous Speech) and Narchonai, good try! Narchonai especially, for she is merely a new baby in Toastmasters! See you in other contests!
Friday, August 8, 2008
2008 Aug 02 - Joint Installation Dinner (Div N & S)
Joint Installation dinner was indeed a grand event; this auspicious event was held at the ballroom in Gurney Hotel.
Not only the ballroom is grand, the guests were looking smart as well.
And of course, not to be left out, there was our "cute cute" president -- Khai Yuen!
When she went up to the stage for the president oath, we were so proud of her that we clapped till our hands sore. One member (well, that's me) even climbed right to the front of the stage for photo-snapping of the "cute cute" president, but as all photographers were cleared-off from the area, only side-view photos were taken.
Towards the end of the dinner, there was another joyous moment: the presentation of "Outstanding Toastmaster" award.
When Khew's name was announced, she was apparently in a daze and she only moved forward when we ushered her to the direction of the stage.
Khew had recovered from the pleasant surprise and was posing with her certificate entitled "Outstanding Toastmaster" for photo-snapping session.
She is outstanding as well as photogenic!
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Even though Khew is only the club-level "Outstanding Toastmaster", our hearts were already filled with pride, for we truly know that she deserves this award!
When the event was over, our hands were sore due to the intense clapping.
But then it was worth the sore because we have !
Not only the ballroom is grand, the guests were looking smart as well.
And of course, not to be left out, there was our "cute cute" president -- Khai Yuen!
When she went up to the stage for the president oath, we were so proud of her that we clapped till our hands sore. One member (well, that's me) even climbed right to the front of the stage for photo-snapping of the "cute cute" president, but as all photographers were cleared-off from the area, only side-view photos were taken.
Towards the end of the dinner, there was another joyous moment: the presentation of "Outstanding Toastmaster" award.When Khew's name was announced, she was apparently in a daze and she only moved forward when we ushered her to the direction of the stage.
Khew had recovered from the pleasant surprise and was posing with her certificate entitled "Outstanding Toastmaster" for photo-snapping session.She is outstanding as well as photogenic!
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Even though Khew is only the club-level "Outstanding Toastmaster", our hearts were already filled with pride, for we truly know that she deserves this award!
When the event was over, our hands were sore due to the intense clapping.
But then it was worth the sore because we have !
2008 Jul 06 - Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)
On 2008 Jul 06, exco members were asked to attend the Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) held at Intel U. TLI is a good training whereby exco members are briefed on ways to improve meetings and also tips and tricks in making the clubs more successful.For the 2008/2009 TLI, we Penang MCA Toastmasters were proud that our attendance to this TLI was very good -- 6 out of 8 of the exco members were there! Imagine that!
The greatest thing of the TLI was that Gerald Green the "Papa" of Toastmasters was amongst the audience too!
Everyone appeared to listen in awe as all speakers spoke on stage, and then there was a Q & A session in which the participants bombarded questions to the speakers. Apart from these, there were also separate sessions for respective exco members, only then the TLI came to an end.
We learnt loads throughout the training, and our Immediate Past President (IPP), Khew, was so full of enthusiasm that we were asked to stay back at the Intel U lobby for discussion. Phew!
It is of no doubt that Penang MCA Toastmasters is the best club!
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