We made it again! President's Distinguished Status!

Congratulations, Angeline Lee!

From: Freddie Yap Keat Fien [mailto:kfyap@pacific-orient.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:28 PM
To: Angeline Lee; ton.abung@gmail.com
Subject: Friendship 17 August Meeting - Achieving Greatness Together


Dear VPE Angeline

On my way home after the mtg last nite, I could not help but revelled in the thought that you were now so DIFFERENT! It was quite evident that you'd taken your speech to a much higher level. Despite receiving the Best Evaluator award, i wasn't sure if I'd done enough justice to such a fine effort by you.

I was totally awed by your choice of delivery of an otherwise dull and dry subject... a topic which was to be so predictable given that we are all Toastmasters. But, you successfully weaved your message into a story, incorporating the gist of all the 10 basic speeches into your encounter with the cute boy. There were drizzles of romance, sprinkles of heartwarming humour and a just-nice dosage of enlightening facts, all in ONE! To me, that was simply marvellous!

It goes to show that you have chosen to think OUT OF THE BOX (which is KC's mantra) instead of sticking to mundane convention. I was truly truly inspired by your performance. You are now a proud living testimony of the subject.... WHY TOASTMASTERS?

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!

Regards
Freddie Yap, ACB

Thanks, Dr Sharon Tong, for presenting the awards

Dr Sharon Tong, ACB, ALS, receiving a thank you card from President Ben Fong which is signed by the club members. Dr Sharon is the Division W Governor for the term 2008-2009 and she attended the club meeting on 03 Nov 2009 to present the awards won by the club in 2008-2009.

We are grateful to Dr Sharon for attending the meeting, playing the important role of general evaluator and presenting the awards to the achievers. We are inspired by her words of wisdom and electrified by her unique brand of enthusiasm.

Grace Tan wins the prestigious 'Division W Toastmaster of the Year' award for the term 2008-2009. She receives a plaque from Dr Sharon Tong, Division W Governor 2008-2009. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!


Friendship Toastmasters Club achieves the President's Distinguished Club award for the term 2008-2009. Immediate Past President, Tan Lay Theng, receives the District 51 trophy from Dr Sharon Tong, Division W Governor 2008-2009.

Dr Sharon Tong, Division W Governor 2008-2009, presenting a Division W plaque to Friendship Toastmasters Club for achieving President's Distinguished Club in 2008-2009. Accepting the plaque is the lady who led the club to incredible success, Immediate Past President Tan Lay Theng.

Dr Sharon Tong, Division W Governor 2008-2009, presenting a personal plaque to Friendship Toastmasters Club for achieving remarkable success in 2008-2009. Accepting the plaque is Ben Fong who was VPE for the term 2008-2009.

Dr Sharon Tong, Division W Governor 2008-2009, awarding a Toastmasters pin to Gino Chong who won the pin during the membership campaign for the term 2008-2009.

We thank the amazing Grace Tan for surprising us with this yummy cake. It's something sweet from a sweet lady to celebrate the club's sweet success. Hip, hip, hooray!

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Appreciation Speech from Immediate Past President

Tan Lay Theng, Immediate Past President and elected as an Area Governor for the term 2009-2010.

She presented this speech in appreciation of her executive committee for the term 2008-2009.


Ladies and gentlemen

For the year 2008/2009, we were able to achieve the President’s Distinguished Club award because of the contributions from all the members. In particular, the efforts of the Exco members are critical. It is my honour to have the opportunity to be part of the team, and I would like to recognize their contributions to the club:

VPE – Ben Fong. He is the perfect partner in the business of running a Toastmasters Club.


VPM – Tony Lim. He brings in not just new members but also companies.


VPPR – Freddie Yap. He is the role model in promoting FTMC.


Treasurer – Zaiton Zainal Abidin. She effectively manages the financial health of the club.

(Photo coming soon)

SAA – Liaw Jye Wey. He ensures that FTMC always has a conducive learning environment.

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There is also another eagle in FTMC that I must mention this evening.

This person has contributed significantly to the club spirit and success. She has constantly demonstrating the following:

1. Enthusiasm – reflects enthusiasm for fellow members, club and Toastmasters.

2. Dedication – readily and enthusiastically accepts all the assignments and willingly contributes to the club’s well being.

3. Helping Others – coaches, mentors and provides feedback and support to club members. She evaluates with the purpose of recognizing achievement, fostering continued improvement and helping members build self-esteem.

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All of us have benefitted from her contributions. I have definitely learned from her.

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Besides FTMC, she has been contributing to other clubs’ well being by playing meeting roles and helping others to succeed.

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This member is an exceptional performer.

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In fact, the Exco has submitted her name as the Toastmasters of the Year (TOY) from our club to Area W6 last year.

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She is none other than Grace Tan…

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Toastmaster of the Year

The Amazing GRACE

Grace Tan is the Toastmaster of the Year of Friendship Toastmasters Club for the term 2008-2009.

Grace Tan - gorgeous, delicious and vivacious. A lady with many achievements under her belt. She's a lawyer cum senior partner of a successful law firm. Besides manoeuvring around the courts, she also navigates her way on stage as an emcee and humorous speaker.

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She has coached and mentored many new members. A lady with a deep passion for Toastmasters, an untiring love for teaching others, and a tower of strength to the club.

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