Sunway University Toastmasters Club 3rd Meeting (21st June 2012)

Superheroes. Love them or hate them, you have to admit they really are quite amusing. That was the theme for the table topics session for Sunway University Toastmasters 4th meeting. We were very fortunate to have  a very energetic and enthusiastic TM How Yee as our Table Topics Master.

I want the power to silence people - TM Ashwinee

I wish that I had powers from the day of birth - TM Dominic

I would rather sleep with Kung Fu Panda than Black Widow - TM Kean Heng

The evening started off interesting enough with table topics participants having to talk about various topics related to superpowers and their favorite superheroes. Definitely a wake up call after a hearty dinner.

Prepared Speech Session

After such an entertaining table topics session what else could be better than an even more entertaining prepared speech session? 

I am ADE - TM Adeline

As usual the members of Sunway University Toastmaster Club never ceased to amuse us with a lineup of entertaining speeches. First up was TM Adeline with her Icebreaker Speech, 'ADE', This was a nickname for her full name Adeline, using those 3 letters she summarized her character, dreams and ambitions in a headstrong and confident manner. It certainly left all of us wondering whether or not we had such a clear purpose in life.

Sleeping Early makes you wealthy strong and healthy - TM Kelvin

Next in line was TM Kelvin with his speech 'Sleep Early'. During this speech he explained the importance and benefits of sleeping and waking up early. Something which most of our club members as college students aren't very good at doing.

Chocolate, The Food of The Gods - TM Undarmaa

After which we were treated had to look with anticipation as TM Undarmaa peeled open a Cadbury

Chocolate Bar in front of us, rub some chocolate some on her palm while explaining to us why Chocolate was called the Food of the Gods, all this while not even being treated to a single bite  

I used to be very boyish - TM Sheryl Chieng

Last but not least was TM Sheryl who gave a speech about her childhood and growing up as a very 'masculine' female, before actually discovering the girl inside her. 

Evaluation Session 

Time really flies when you're enjoying yourself, before we knew it, it was time to listen to the evaluation of all the participants.

I can see you are a confident Speaker - TM Roslyn

You have to make sure your speech flows - ACG,CL Lim Thian Seng

I felt your speech was well crafted - Area Governor B1,  Jess Foong

The overall use of English was simply fantastic - ACS, CL Chan Siew Peng

GE Jamila Khan giving her overall evaluation on the meeting

TM Nawal Lyana Reading the Timekeeper's Report

After listening to an enlightening evaluation session the time had arrived for the session everyone was waiting for the most. The Awards Session. 

Awards Session

TM Ashwinee, Best Table Topics Speaker

TM Sheryl Chieng, Best Prepared Speech

ACG,CL Lim Thian Seng, Best Evaluator

Dr Nagiah presenting our GE, Jamila Khan with a token of appreciation

Sunway University TM Club and Guests, 1 Big Family

After such an exciting night, we were all left feeling tired but nonetheless satisfied. It was time well spent indeed, and as always the future meetings of Sunway University Toastmasters Club could only be more exciting.

Sunway University Toastmasters Club 2nd Meeting (7th June 2012)

A New Image

Sunway University's Coat of Arms

Toastmasters International Logo

Today, we are proud to showcase our brand new tablecloth which is a symbol of our identity as a Toastmaster Club. On this tablecloth is embroidered the Sunway University Coat of Arms which signifies the clubs attachment to the University as a student body and an in-house club. This shows that our club is open exclusively only to Sunway students. alumni and staff while at the same time being under the wing of such a prestigious University.

 Meanwhile the Toastmasters International Logo shows our dedication to professionalism as a Toastmaster Club. The Toastmaster Logo has long been a symbol of excellence, passion and dedication and it reminds all of us of the reason why we joined this club, which is simply to improve ourselves and be the best we can be!!!

The Toast

The reason we Toastmasters are called "Toastmasters is because during  the early 1900's the word 'toastmaster' referred to a person who proposes the toasts and introduces the speakers at a banquet. Hence our founder, Dr Ralph C. Smedley named our group Toastmasters as he felt this suggested a pleasant and social atmosphere which was appealing to the public. It is therefore deeply rooted in our tradition as Toastmasters we should know how to propose a Toast. 

First of all, there must always be an event to celebrate, and the event today was the chartering of our club which was definitely an event worth celebrating. 

Standing up for the Toast

DTM Sow Bee, proposing the Toast

Cheers !!!

Table Topics

After a delightfully refreshing toast and a sumptuous dinner, our spirits were lifted for an extravagant meeting. The theme for the night was how would you react if given a certain situation, and the participants certainly showed us how they would react.

I controlled my girlfriend - TM Sharif

TM Sharif Ahmed got the ball rolling by talking about how he made his girlfriend do his bidding when she tried to control him. It certainly left us wondering whether he was  the one controlling his girlfriend in reality or  vice versa.

She forgave me because the neighbors forced her to - TM Charles

Next was TM Charles Liang, with his topic how would you make your angry girlfriend forgive you? He answered this based on a real life situation where he told us he sang to his angry girlfriend very loudly that his annoyed neighbors confronted his girlfriend forcing her to forgive him. A real genius indeed. 

TM Kelvin giving his table topics speech.

Prepared Speech Session

TM Amelia describing her childhood in Brunei

 

TM Amelia who was doing her ice breaker speech gave us all an insight into her life by describing her childhood growing up in Brunei while describing the various problems she faced growing up which helped shape her into the person she is today. 

My favorite sport is parkour - TM Thinesh

 TM Thinesh was was doing yet another ice breaker speech for this meeting. He shared with us about his favorite extreme sport, parkour as well as his personality. From his demure and mild mannered looks you would have never guessed he loved an extreme sport like parkour, guess there's always more than meets the eye.

The Killer Whale was featured in the movie "Free Willie" - TM Marilyn Lai

Last but not least was TM Marilyn Lai, who was doing her second speech titled "Magnificent Whales". She even brought pictures of various whales such as the blue whale, the killer whale and the narwhal, while describing why this magnificent creature may soon face extinction. 

Evaluation Session

Area B1 Governer Jess Foong giving her evaluation

I love your voice - TM Roslyn

DTM Victor Ong giving his evaluation

Our Grammarian, Chan Siew Peng giving her report

GE, Grace Tan sharing her recommendations

The overall evaluation received was very encouraging, as all of the evaluators noted that our speakers had done a superb job in preparing and delivering their speeches with the utmost confidence and courage. Our General Evaluator for the night, Grace Tan also shared with us various areas of improvement while commenting on the areas which she felt were already good, graceful indeed.

Awards Session

TM Marilyn - Best Prepared Speech
TM Sharif - Best Table Topics Speech

DTM Victor Ong won the best Evaluator

GE, Grace Tan accepting a token of appreciation

For the awards session, TM Sharif won the best table topics speaker, while TM Marilyn won the best prepared speech speaker. DTM Victor Ong, as usual won the best evaluator. While our President Dr. Nagiah Ramasamy presented our General Evaluator, Miss Grace Tan with a certificate as a token of our appreciation to her for a job well done.