Division S Division Contest 2013!!

Watch the best of Division S speakers compete against each other in the first-ever Toastmasters Speech Contest to be held at the historic Old Parliament Chamber!!!

Venue: Old Parliament Chamber (2nd Level) 
            1 Old Parliament Lane Singapore
Date: 12 May 2013 (Sunday)
Time: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Best Regards 
Wesley Ho 
Vice President (Public Relations)

451st Tampines Changkat Toastmaster’s Club meeting on Thursday, 2 May 2013

Ladies and gentlemen,

 

The true essence of Toastmasters is inculcated through its values and the Toastmasters promise which each and every member makes as they join the movement. When we “see” the value in becoming a Toastmaster, others “see” the value in following us.

Be there at the 451^st Tampines Changkat Toastmaster’s Club meeting on Thursday, 2 May 2013 to add a little more value to your life.

(Chapter meeting starts promptly at 7.30 pm, please come early at 7.00 pm for dinner so that we can end on time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated!)

 

Thanks and regards,

Gurmit Singh

Vice-President (Education)

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club

International Table Topics Area Contest Shaun Li, "Hope, for the Poor"

Watch Shaun Li  in his winning speech in the area contest where he turn the tables in this challenging table topics contest "
Hope, for the Poor". 

Best Regards
Wesley Ho
Vice President (Public Relations)

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters 21st AGM!

Hello Toastmasters of Tampines Changkat!

Once again, it's the time of the year to conduct our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Here are some details that you need to take note of:

Date & Time: 16th May 2013, 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Venue: Tampines Changkat Community Club, Tampines Street 11, Singapore 529453


Your presence at the coming AGM is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there!

Best Regards,
Kejin Chong
Club Secretary
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters 

Tampines Changkat TMC's 450th Chapter Meeting (18 April 2013)

Ladies and gentlemen,

You are invited to Tampines Changkat TMC's 450th Chapter Meeting on Thursday,18 April 2013. The enthusiasm levels in Tampines Changkat are at an all time high!

Our newest members are eagerly taking up speaking slots to embark on their journey to better speaking skills. Our earlier members are charging forward with their speaches and within a short span of time we have produced THREE newly minted Competent Communicators and another TWO are in the making anytime now! Some of our members have and others are seriously in pursuit of their advanced communication titles.

We are also coming back from a highly charged Area contest and have another jewel in our crown thanks to our Area Table Topics Champion Shaun Li. So be there at the Club of Champions this Thursday!

(Chapter meeting starts promptly at 7.30 pm, please come early at 7.00 pm for dinner so that we can end on time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated!!)
 
Thanks and regards,
Gurmit Singh
Vice-President (Education)
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club

Shaun and JinHwui for area S4 speech contest 2013!

Please come and support our Club's representatives- Shaun and JinHwui for area S4 speech contest on saturday!! 

Please note that the Joint Area S4/S6 International Speech and Table Topics Contest has been confirmed  

 

Date & Time: 13th April, 1:30 - 5:30.

Venue: Buddhist Fellowship (East Center), 160 Paya Lebar Road, Orion Building #08-03, S(409022)

Meal: Lunch will be Provided

Please come and support our Club's representatives Shaun and JinHwui!

To your World Class Best,

Coen Tan

You Matter, You Make a Difference, You Add Value to People's Lives

 http://coentan.com

Ladies and gentlemen, 

You are invited to Tampines Changkat TMC's 449th Chapter Meeting on 4 April 2013. Members who attend this event are in for a special treat.It is going to be our first prepared speeches marathon for this term. 

We will be having 7 prepared speeches in one night!!!! Dont miss it! 

(Chapter meeting starts promptly at 7.30 pm, please come early at 7.00 pm for dinner so that we can end on time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated!!) 

Thanks and regards, 
Gurmit Singh 
Vice-President (Education) 
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club

International Speech Contest Ted Chong, "Never Give Up , Never Fall Out"

Watch Ted on Video his entertaining, humorous and motivating speech, "Never Give Up , Never Fall Out!".

Best Regards
Wesley Ho
Vice President (Public Relations)

Ladies and gentlemen,

You are invited to Tampines Changkat TMC's 448th Chapter Meeting on 21 March 2013.
 Welcome back after a highly charged International Speech and Table Topics Contest.
 Congratulations to all the winners and good luck in the Area and Division Contests!
 Other contestants who did not fare as well, time to continue polishing your speaking skills at our regular meetings to scale greater heights the next time around.

And to our newer members, come and be inspired by the champions and start preparing to be part of the challenge in upcoming contests.

(Chapter meeting starts promptly at 7.30 pm, please come early at 7.00 pm for dinner so that we can end on time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated!!)
Thanks and regards,

Gurmit Singh
Vice-President (Education)
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club

The Contest Winners

International Speech and Table Topics Contest! 

Winners Are... 

Prepared Speech

Champion

 Michael Wee

2nd

Shuan Li

3rd

 Ted Chong

Table Topics

Champion

Lee Jin Hwui

2nd

Michael Wee

3rd

 Shaun Li

1st and 2nd in place  will represent our club in the area S4 contest!

Congratulations!

International Speech and Table Topics Contest 2013!!!

Dear Toastmasters

I am glad to announce that Tampines Changkat Toastmasters club will be organising the

International Speech and Table Topics Contest!

Tampines Changkat TMC This will be good opportunity for you to showcase the skills that you  have acquired over the years as a toastmaster. It will  also be a good opportunity for you  to rub shoulders and the crème_de_la_crème of other club members  as the  
1st  and 2nd in place  will represent our club in the area S4 contest!

Date: 7th March 2013

Time: 7pm

Venue: Tampines Changkat Community Centre Level 2

And the 12 contestants are!

 

		Table topics	International Speech
1	Shaun Li	x	x
2	Ng Luan Eng		x
3	Linda Huang Siying		x
4	Richard Lam	x
5	Ted Chong	x	x
6	Desmond Ang	x
7	Tan Ming Jian		x
8	Lee Jin Hwui	x
9	Michael Wee	x	x
10	Carl Wong	x	x
11	Gurmit singh	x	x
12	Jane Yeo		x

Best Regards
Magdalene Thia 
Organizing Chair
International Speech Contest 2013

Box office hit Lincoln shines spotlight on timeless Toastmasters skills

Through public speaking, anyone can find their voice and serve their world

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The art of oratory is gaining renewed respect as a result of the box office hit Lincoln. Honest Abe's timeless rhetoric reminds movie viewers that carefully selected words, spoken with confidence, can change the course of a nation. Public speaking remains a necessary skill today, as anyone needing to give a toast, speak at a business meeting or even interview for a job can testify. Toastmasters International offers a proven program that can help anyone harness the power of words to achieve their goals.

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You are invited to our 446th Chapter Meeting this Thurday!

Ladies and gentlemen,

You are invited to Tampines Changkat TMC's 446th Chapter meeting on 7 February 2013.

Be there to support our members on their journey to become better speakers and an evening of great company and of course , great food !

(Chapter meeting starts promptly at 7.30 pm, please come early at 7.00 pm for dinner so that we can end on time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated!!)

Thanks and regards,

Gurmit Singh

Vice-President (Education)

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club

Chapter Meeting on 7 Feb 2013

Happy Lunar New Year Gentlemen

as you are relishing the succulent pineapple tarts, or devouring the sinful delight that is the delectable Bak Kwa, I would like to bring you back to 7 Feb 2013, where we had our 446th chapter meeting.

Thank you Ted for kick starting our meeting by reminding us to be focus.

It was meeting jam packed with value, 5 speakers, each of them with offering us with the perfect gift to start the new year, their message!

Thank you MingJian, Peter, Carl, Desmond and our guest, Glenn Lim.

5 evaluators, they were of service, they came from their space of sharing, pointing out the strength of the speakers and how they can move to the next level.

Thank you Angela, Glenn, Richard, Shaun and Kelvin.

A meeting is not just about the project speakers, the evaluators. It consists of wonderful people who took on appointment roles which ensured that the program runs smoothly.

Thank you Magdalene, Linda and June.

Special mention to the following members who are taking up the appointments for the very first time.

KinFoong as Language Evaluator

Nui as Toastmaster of the evening

Ronnie as the timer

As part of our club's tradition, we also celebrated the Birthday of the Feb babies. Happy Birthday, Ted, Carl, Coen, Peter, LuanEng and MingJian

Of course, audience thank you for being part of the program, for laughing, for clapping right on cue.

Once again have a prosperous lunar new year.

Shaun

your fellow human being

www.livewithfear.com

Toastmasters and Self-actualization

"To learn vital skills that promote self-actualization." This is one striking phrase that caught my attention when I was reading the toastmasters international mission statement few years ago. It was a bold and ambitious declaration to make; given that self-actualization is one of those elusive things that mankind is searching and striving for throughout his entire life. It has always been my wish to find the answer to self-actualization.

To provide a background to self-actualization, it was coined by humanistic psychologist, Abraham Maslow in his hierarchy of needs as the highest level of need possibly reachable by human being. Self-actualized individuals have achieved a high level of emotional and psychological maturity. They engage in work in which they have a strong passion for, listen to and heed their own inner voice rather than others, have high inner locus and dares to be different. Past studies of self-actualized individuals find them to be highly creative and successful in their domain of work, including Albert Einstein. As I explore further and further into the depths of the toastmasters program and its role in promoting self-actualization, I began to understand why the founder of this program claimed as such.

I shall not expound on the obvious benefits of this program such as improved communications and leadership skills which is already evident in the conduct of toastmasters worldwide.

Self-expression

Not long ago, when I was helping one of our members to prepare for her 1^st few project speeches, she told me that she is clueless about what to say. She hasn’t got any idea. I then suggested that she speak on the subject that she posted on her facebook wall, which I thought will make a really intriguing and interesting speech topic. She replied, “No! this is wrong to say in toastmasters!” It got me startled as I have no inkling why she considered that as “wrong” ?

I soon realize that it was due to the way we are being brought up and educated that resulted in such a perspective. We live in a society where we are so attuned to academic subjects such as maths and science that has a definite answer on what is right and wrong. We constantly seek for ‘right’ answers and guidelines. We complain of a lack of creativity and of ideas, but that’s because we impose a judgment on our own ideas before we even allow it to blossom due to our deeply ingrained approach of looking for ‘answers’.

I also recall that I behaved the same way during my early stage of toastmasters when I was always on the search of a ‘correct’ speech topic. But in toastmasters, there is no right and no wrong thing to talk about. It encourages flexibility and creativity in each other’s speeches and we are free to think anywhere outside the box. In fact, when I was preparing for the humorous speech contest, I came to the realization that creativity is what matters most in crafting a winning speech. With encouraging and supportive club leaders who are like siblings to me, rather than authoritative figures, my creativity has literally been free to soar. In toastmasters, there is no fail of failure or embarrassment and hence, I am never afraid to showcase my ideas. It is like an experimenting ground for me. However, without the honest and affirmative feedback and inspiration from fellow members, I would not been able to go so far as to even win a trophy. All these factors make toastmasters a perfect breeding ground for creativity to flourish.

Something I always advocate for members to speak about something that matters to them or which they are passionate about. In this noisy world where everyone is dying to say their piece, there is no way someone who do not have a vested interest, will want to listen to you, unless you are a president or someone of high stature. Toastmasters serve as an outlet for freedom of expression without any form of distraction. It allows for self-expression, a major element of self actualization. It endows commoners like us to have a voice to communicate our deepest intentions, insights and inspirations to fellow members who are so keen to find out about us.

Self-discovery.

Very few of us can claim that we truly know what we want in life and the meaning behind our own existence. Even if we do,  how can we be sure that those are really what we are meant to do? Knowing yourself and living out the purpose of your life can be a meaningful and fulfilling endeavor which brings true success in life. According to Chade-Meng Tan, author of ‘Search Inside Yourself’ , one way to clarify your values and higher purpose is to tell them to other people. The act of verbalizing abstract thoughts makes them clear and tangible to ourselves. Susan Cain is a toastmaster who went on the international stage at TED conference to speak about her experiences and challenges as an introvert living in an extroverted western society. As she verbalize her thoughts, she became clearer of her identity as an introvert and held closely to it despite all the external pressures to conform. Her TED video accorded 3 million views and her book on introvert sold like hot cakes. She not only became the bestselling author after her speech, she also served as a rallying point for all undervalued introverts around the world who found solace in knowing someone is like them. Her purpose in life is clear, she wants to empower introverts to find their own voice in this noisy world and public speaking has helped her to achieve that.

By now, you should have know that by joining toastmasters, you get access to a huge community of 100 over clubs and few thousand members, many of whom are working professionals who are successful in their career. These toastmasters span a huge variety of jobs, ranging from bankers, lawyers, teachers, entrepreneurs, trainers, speakers, managers and a lot more. Imagine having to speak and listen to so many other toastmasters about their inside stories in their respective industries! The product of it is that you are aware of what it means to be in a certain job and better- endowed to find out your own career path.

On top of discovering yourself, you discover and appreciate more about another human being. Think about it, is there any other platform whereby you can listen to one another speak for a duration of minimally 5-7mins ? No. As mentioned earlier, the world is too noisy with everyone wanting to offer their inputs. Our toastmaster of the year award winner, Coen Tan pointed out that, “ Good public speaking is based on good private thinking.” Toastmasters is a place where I have acquainted many worthy and like-minded friends because I get to know them on a deeper level after listening to their speeches. I also found friends with same interests. The other day, a member was speaking about meditation which I have been practicing for a while. So excited to get to know a fellow meditation proponent.

Self-confidence.

Public speaking has been surveyed as one of the scariest activity to be engaged in, according to statistics. Once you have conquered and mastered such a fear, what else can be tougher than that? Needless to say, your level of self-confidence skyrockets in whichever endeavor you embark on. There are countless appointments, roles, manuals and projects in toastmasters program for you to undertake, such as organizing chair, contest chair, project evaluator, so on and so forth. You can just keep challenging yourself. With each successful attempt of every function, I find myself more confident than whom I used to be. I remember a speech by our District governor of education and training, Pradeep who mentioned that he witnessed a lady from his club evolving from a shy girl who murmurs  to a confident woman who carries herself tremendously well after completing CC manual. Think about it, if you can stand the scrutiny of 50 other people looking at you and still calmly deliver your speech for 10minutes while looking at each and everyone in their eyes confidently ( which is what you will be able to do after your Project 10), what other activity intimidates you? You gain unprecedented confidence in every aspect of your life. You become a “ I CAN DO IT” person.

After a long stint in toastmasters, I have finally comprehended the true essence of this program and what it has done for me. I have pieced together these 3 elements of self-discovery, self-confidence and self – expression to find the path to self-actualization in toastmasters. I hope you achieve self- actualization soon.  

Cheers!

Yours truly

Ted Chong
Club President
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club 2012/13
www.tedrificlife.com 

International Speech and Table Topics Contest 2013!!!

Dear Toastmasters

Gong Xi Fa Cai to all toastmasters
Resending as some members did not receive

 I am glad to announce that Tampines Changkat Toastmasters club will be organising the International Speech and Table Topics Contest details as follows:
International Speech and Table Topic Contest Registration; Tampines Changkat TMC This will be good opportunity for you to showcase the skills that you  have acquired over the years as a toastmaster. It will  also be a good opportunity for you  to rub shoulders and the crème_de_la_crème of other club members  as the first  and second in place  will represent our club in the area S4 contest.

As speaking slots are limited, kindly sign up if you are keen and have already decided to join the contest.

Date: 7th March 2013
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tampines Changkat Community Centre Level 2
Deadline for registration: 21 Feb 2013

International Speech timing - 5-7 Mins

Table Topics timing 1 - 2Mins

For those who have already decided to join,  please do provide  details when you sign upHowever, please take note of this special requirement:- **Special Requirement for International speech contest - Contestant must complete at least project 6 of the competent communicator module.

** Details will be provided to contestants at least 2 weeks before contest date.

Regards
Magdalene Thia
Organizing Chair

Chapter meeting on 31 January 2013

Ladies and gentlemen,

You are invited to Tampines Changkat TMC's 445th Chapter meeting on 31 January 2013.
It will be a highly charged event as we have 6 prepared speeches in this Chapter meeting! Don't miss!!!

(Chapter meeting starts promptly at 7.30 pm, please come early at 7.00 pm for dinner so that we can end on time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated!!)

Thanks and regards,
Gurmit Singh
Vice-President (Education)
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club

Club Visiting to Teach Me Toastmasters Club!!!

Ladies & Gentlemen,

2013 is a different year, it is a year when BIG things happened in our lives!

To get us charged up to achieve our dreams, an Educational and Inspirational Trip has been arranged. In one of our chapter meeting, i mentioned about Teach Me Toastmasters Club being a special club with underprivileged members who redefines reality, not according to their physical limitations, but according to the size of their dreams.

If there is anyone whom we can learn from to achieve our dreams in 2013, it has got to be these kids who have great spirits. I visited them once and went on a spree to visit them every month to derive inspiration.

Some of you came up to me after my speech to declare interest to visit them. So after some negotiation with president of teach me toastmasters club, i have gotten him to agree to a joint meeting between teach me and tampines changkat toastmasters club on  

Date: 19th January 2013, Saturday 
Time: 10am-1pm, 
Place: AWWA Singapore (near Yio chu kang) see below

Yes, its far and Yes, its a saturday morning and i WANT to rest.  By all means.
I'm not asking you to do voluntary work(i am never a volunteer), i am asking you to help yourself gain a new perspective about life and get energized for year 2013.

Ted Chong
Club President
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club 2012/13

Asian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA)
11 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547532 6511 5280

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Tampines Changkat TMCT - Chapter Meeting - 17 Jan 2013

Ladies and gentlemen,

You are invited to Tampines Changkat TMC's 444th Chapter meeting on 17 January 2013.
Be there to support our members on their journey to become better speakers and an evening of great company and of course , great food !
(Chapter meeting starts promptly at 7.30 pm, please come early at 7.00 pm for dinner so that we can end on time. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated!!)

Thanks and regards,
Gurmit Singh
Vice-President (Education)
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club

Tampines Changkat CC
13 Tampines Street 11
Singapore 529453
6781 1806

An educational and inspirational trip to Teach Me Toastmasters Club!

Ladies & Gentlemen,

2013 is a different year, it is a year when BIG things happened in our lives!

To get us charged up to achieve our dreams, an Educational and Inspirational Trip has been arranged. In one of our chapter meeting, i mentioned about Teach Me Toastmasters Club being a special club with underprivileged members who redefines reality, not according to their physical limitations, but according to the size of their dreams.

If there is anyone whom we can learn from to achieve our dreams in 2013, it has got to be these kids who have great spirits. I visited them once and went on a spree to visit them every month to derive inspiration.

Some of you came up to me after my speech to declare interest to visit them. So after some negotiation with president of teach me toastmasters club, i have gotten him to agree to a joint meeting between teach me and tampines changkat toastmasters club on  

Date: 19th January 2013 ,Saturday 
Time: 10am-1pm, 
Place: AWWA Singapore (near Yio chu kang) see below

Yes, its far and Yes, its a saturday morning and i WANT to rest.  By all means.
I'm not asking you to do voluntary work(i am never a volunteer), i am asking you to help yourself gain a new perspective about life and get energized for year 2013.

Ted Chong
Club President
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club 2012/13

Asian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA)
11 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547532 6511 5280

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