Tampines Changkat Community Club Open House – 27th Septemeber 2009
Tampines Changkat Community Club was celebrating their Open House and we were given to an opportunity to publicise to the general public on what we do as a Tampines Changkat Toastmaster.
It was a simple yet grand event. The Guest-Of-Honour of the event was Ms Irene Ng, MP for Tampines GRC and Adviser to Tampines GROs. It was our priviledge to let her know more about Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club and how we helped our member to improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills.
 
We like to take this opportunity to thank Tampines Changkat Community Club to allow us to do our publicity to the general public in this special occasion. At the same time, we also like to thank the Tampines Changkat Community Club for your hospitality you had given to us. Thank You.
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 New Year Note
Dear members of Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club, a Happy New Year to you!!
Have you made your new year’s Resolutions yet?
What are your goals for this year?
To begin writing that business plan?
To lose weight?
To complete your speech projects and attain your Competent Communicator Award?
Well, let me share with you a secret...
DON'T SET GOALS!
Whenever we think of goals, we think of it being a destination we are striving to arrive at. Haven’t we heard enough motivational speeches and read enough self-help books that tell us to set goals and work hard towards them? Well, if you think about it, how often is the word “work” associated with “fun”?
There lies the issue! Work is seldom fun, and goals are not inherently motivating because they are just a state. Instead, set adventures for yourself! An adventure is definitely more fun! An adventure allows you to picture yourself as part of the scene, the emotions and sensations you are feeling as you are doing what you set out to do. You can see clearly the scenery, the people celebrating and sharing the joy with you. How powerful do you feel as you create results after results for yourself?
For examples, you have set completing your 10 basic projects as your goal, it may seem a really worthy goal at first, but the work of choosing a topic to present, researching, writing the speech, rehearsing, is just too much work! When there’s work commitment, and family responsibilities as well, perhaps getting the Competent Communicator goal is just not so important after all. A Competent Communicator Award has less value in itself. Other than being able to be addressed as a CC in Toastmasters circles, it is not going to help you earn more money, have better relationships or be a professional speaker.
However, if you look at it as an adventure, imagine what fun it will be to present on a topic that you are passionate about?
What will it look like if you can see yourself getting more and more confident when you speak?
What will your audience say to you after you gave a speech from your heart?
Fellow Toastmasters, set adventures for yourself this year! Allow yourself to try things you never thought you can do.
And while you are at it, enjoy the journey!
To a better 2010 for you!
 Coen Tan, CC, CL Vice-President (Education) | |||||||||||||||
Division S Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contest – 31st October 2009 | |||||||||||||||
 | The air was tight, it was a contest filled with "knifes and swords". Contestants had sharpened their skills in Communication and Evaluation skills. They were ready to give their very best to become the next Division S Champion. The Humorous speeches and Evaluation contests were closely competed. Although Jin Hwui & Luan Eng did not crown in the contest, both of you had made us, Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club Proud!
Well Done!
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Motivational Speech Techniques
- Article extracted from Toastmasters International
Five simple strategies to motivate your listeners.
One of the most important elements of leadership is the ability to motivate people.
Without motivation, even the most skilled team of seasoned professionals is unlikely to achieve great things. A highly motivated group of talented people, on the other hand, can move mountains.
While it’s true that motivating people involves more than just changing the way you speak, there are some simple guidelines you can follow to help build team motivation with only your words and your voice:
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• Be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is contagious! Before you present your ideas, think about the aspects of the subject that you find most interesting, and don’t be afraid to let that interest come through in your voice. • Use quotes, stories and anecdotes. Along with their obvious entertainment value, quotes and stories can lend authority to your topic and provide concrete examples that people can relate to. • Speak with confidence. Deliver your message loud and clear. Maintain eye contact with your listeners. Don’t mumble or slouch. • Say you and we, not I and me. Instead of telling people what you want them to do, present ways for them to work together to achieve their goals. Involve listeners in the success of the group. • Keep it simple. People aren’t motivated by what you say; they’re motivated by what they understand. The best way to ensure audience understanding is to break down complex ideas into simple components. | |
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Learn to lead by completing Toastmasters’ High Performance Leadership program. This exciting hands-on program follows Toastmasters proven three-part learning process of study, action and feedback.
With this hands-on skill-building program, you conduct a project of your choice in which you serve as a leader. Reflecting your own goals, the project may be afflicted with your participation at club, business or community level.
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Providing help through each phase is a Guidance Committee – people you select to counsel you and evaluate your work. The Leadership Excellence Award Your efforts will be recognized! After you complete the manual and submit and application, Toastmasters International will send you a handsome, numbered certificate that secures your place as a recognized participant in this innovative program.
The High Performance Leadership Program is part of Toastmasters’ new leadership track. Completion of this program is one of the requirements for the Advanced Leader Award. Completion of this program is one of the requirements for the Advanced Leader Award. To order the manual, contact the Club Secretary.
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Our Ribbons Winners
363rd Chapter Meeting – 1/10/2009 Best Prepared Speech Speaker Lim Zhi Qiang Best Evaluator Chong Cheng Lee, DTM Constance Yip, CC Best Table Topic Speaker Virginia Wong, ACB | 366th Chapter Meeting – 19/11/2009 Best Prepared Speech Speaker Charlene Lee (Eurasian Assoc TMC) Best Evaluator Coen Tan, CC, CL Best Table Topic Speaker Virginia Wong, ACB, CL | |
| 364th Chapter Meeting – 15/10/2009 Best Table Topic Speaker Coen Tan, CC Best Prepared Speech Speaker Tony Hoo, CC | 367th Chapter Meeting – 3/12/2009 Best Prepared Speech Speaker Tony Hoo, CC Best Evaluator John Sih, DTM (Money Mastery TMC) Best Table Topic Speaker Lee Jin Hwui, DTM | |
| 365th Chapter Meeting – 5/11/2009 Best Table Topic Speaker Michael Wee, DTM Best Prepared Speech Speaker Shaun Li Best Evaluator Joni Siah, ACB, CL (Katong TMC) | 368th Chapter Meeting – 17/12/2009 Best Prepared Speech Speaker Lim Zhi Qiang Best Evaluator Best Table Topic Speaker Sim Hua Soon Lee Jin Hwui, DTM | |
We Welcome our New Members: 1) Sim Hua Soon 2) Francis Mangalam |
Announcements 1) Area S4 Language Evaluation Workshop on 30/1/2010 (Saturday) Venue: Changi Simei Community Club Time: 2.00pm – 5.30pm Investment: $10 per participant (walk-in, subject to availability) Anyone interested, please contact Harry Wong @ harry.wong@sg.yokogawa.com or 9663 4543 or Lim Seh Leng @ lsehleng@singnet.com.sg or 9108 6017 2) Club International Speech and Table Topic Contest on 4/2/2010 (Thursday) Interested parties, please contact Coen Tan starwalker81@gmail.com or 98323968 |
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