Toastmaster of the Evening Ian aptly described Self-Actualization as potential given to you and I, potential which we do not yet know of.
TME Ian
For the Invocation provided by Timothy Nakayama from Mid Valley Toastmasters Club, he spoke of a friend that we all know – fear! He urged us to face our fears, acknowledge our fears and use our fears to make us better than what we are today.
Timothy
Table Topics Master Daphne prepared topics related to Self-Actualization, our meeting theme. The best investment Freddie has made is the time spent with his children, to raise them to be useful citizens.
Past President Freddie
We were interested to know what Moses would share with us about relationships. He had us laughing when he told us he would not be talking about romantic relationship. In his younger days he had decided that knowledge comes first. Although he wished that he had found out about Toastmasters earlier, he is glad he is able to connect with his Toastmaster friends thru Facebook and the photos that he posted regularly.
Our meeting photos were provided by Moses
Timothy’s family was important to him as blood is thicker than water. Even though his parents may scold him, he knows that they care about him.
It was a treat to have two of our guests trying out Table Topics. Courageous Zanariah, guest of Past President Lay Theng told us that her hobby is dancing. She enjoys salsa dancing as it helps her to relax.
Ean, guest of Sylvia, shared with us that she has decided to pursue her dreams after she was inspired by Sylvia to do so. This was her first step towards self-actualization, doing her Table Topic speech!
Vivien, Ean and Sylvia
Vivien, who had delivered her Ice Breaker speech on 17 April, presented her second speech. In her “Just Read” speech, she told us that she started with books that had just one word on each page and progressed to books with thousands of pages. Whenever she felt bored, she reached for a book and was instantly transported to exotic locations. She ended with, “Let’s not wait anymore. Grab a book and start reading. My target right now is the CC manual!” It was music to the ears of any VPE.
In Sylvia’s tenth speech, she told us of an unforgettable moment in her life when her father scolded her. She became insecure and withdrew into her own world. After her colleague accused her of stealing her ideas, she decided to look for another job. During one of her interview sessions, she was asked to consider joining Toastmasters. She was intrigued and that was the beginning of a beautiful relationship with Friendship Club. Bolstered by her mentors, she learnt a new mantra, “I love myself!” Now, she feels she is unstoppable in her determination, drive and desire to succeed.
Club President Angeline presenting Sylvia with her CC pin
For Past President Ben’s speech on “3R”, it was an environmentally friendly speech about how we can do our part to save our planet. He urged us to Reduce unnecessary purchase of products, Reuse by donating, and Recycle used aluminum can, paper and plastic.
Past President Ben who advocates going green
During the break Ean confessed that she was glad that TME Ian had volunteered her for Table Topics. She had wanted to try out but fear held her back. After delivering her Table Topic speech she felt jubilation (word of the day) and at the same time, a desire to improve further in her impromptu speaking skills. When she promised she would be filling up our membership form at the end of the meeting, I also felt jubilation!
Ean is Best Table Topic Speaker
General Evaluator, Area G4 Governor Thiagarajah Nesan, was humorous and generous in his tips on how to be better speakers. Not only did he cleverly explain why he was the descendant of a dragon, he also shared his Table Topic tips. Just state whether you agree or disagree on the topic given, give two main points and then summarize on why you agree or disagree. Just by doing that, he won the first Table Topics Area Contest that he took part in, as a 4 months old Toastmaster!
Our GE receiving a green Thank You card and a green eco bag
Just before we ended our Self-Actualization meeting, several awards were presented. They were
Best Table Topic Speaker – Geok Ean
Best Project Speaker – Sylvia Tan
Best Speech Evaluator – Tan Lay Theng
Ice Breaker Ribbon – Vivien Kok
CC Pin - Sylvia Tan
Past President Lay Theng (left) is Best Speech Evaluator
Vivien receiving her Ice Breaker Ribbon
Thank you to Past President Ben for sponsoring 4 eco bags as prizes for the 3 Best Speakers and Best Evaluator winners as well as a gift for our GE.
Last but not least, the following awards were presented by Kimmy Foo, our charming Area W3 Governor.
District 51 Pin for ALB award – Angeline Lee
Area Governor Kimmy (right) presenting two District 51 Pins
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