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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Tampines Changkat TMC International Speech and Table Topic Contest 2012

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Tampines Changkat will be having their International Speech and Table Topics Contest on the 1st March 2012.

This is a good opportunity for you to showcase your skills that you have accumulated till today as a toastmaster. This is also a good opportunity to rub shoulders with the crème_de_la_crème of other clubs, as the first place and runner up will represent our club and advance to the area S4 contest.

There are limited slots for the contests, so please do not wait till the eleventh hour to sign up! Contestants need to have at least completed their P6 before signing up. Interested members, kindly contact Raymond at yeokueipeng@yahoo.com.sg

Date: 1st March 2012

Time: 7pm

Venue: Tampines Changkat Community Centre, Level 2

Deadline for registration: 23 Feb 2012

International Speech timing - 5-7 Mins

Table Topics timing - 2-3 Mins


Details of Contestants will be realeased once finalised. All members and are guests are invited!

Raymond Yeo,
Organizing Chair
International Speech and Table Topic Contest 2012

Tampines Changkat TMC Language Evaluation and Table Topic workshop

Ladies and Gentlemen,

a mark of any great entity, any great club, any great organization lies are the stable of talents it has.

It that enough?

No, these talents needs to be given the opportunity and freedom to express their freedom.

Once they have that, not only the entity, club or organization grows and prosper.

The lives of people affiliated with the club, entity and organization will also be enriched

On 4th Feb, 50 participants, Tampines Changkat TMC and Toastmaster were enriched by the Tampines Changkat TMC Language Evaluation and Table topic workshop.

This workshop was the fruit of two of our brightest talents, Coen Tan, JinHwui.

They were wholehearted and sincere in their sharing.

The contents were great, but what made the sharing powerful was the unique and creative personal touch in transferring the knowledge to the audience.

The 50 participants in the auditorium got the message, not only did they got, they are inspired to act on the these new found knowledge and skills.

Don't believe me? Check this out:

Quote:

"Thank you for the great tips you shared with us at the Language workshop, including lessons on “chunking”. I hope to emulate you somewhat and become a proficient language evaluator as well as a captivating speaker that others enjoy listening to. It was a great show, with valuable lessons for the participants. I definitely took away more than many other workshops I have attended."

Moses Lee, TM Budhhist Fellowship TMC

Unquote

The workshop created change:

At a personal level, the participants will become better listeners, thinkers and speakers

At toastmasters level, we will hear better impromptu speeches and there will be more language evaluators

At a societal level, the world will have less conflicts, as good thinking and speaking forms the crux of communication.

After all, communication (or rather miscommunication) is the source of most conflicts

Such an life changing workshop did not just materialized from thin air, it took place because of heroes who made it happened:

The lead trainers: Coen, JinHwui

Organizing chairs: Coen and Matthew

Appointment holders: Ted, Wesley and Andrew

Thank you, you guys make a difference.


Dear members, remember the "Why?", the reason to joining TM?

From this example please take this back: When you materialize the "Why", not only yourself will grow.
Your club, toastmasters, and the society will prosper through your actions.

Just as how the efforts of Coen, JinHwui, Matthew, Ted, Wesley and Andrew, have touched the the lives of the 50 participants, toastmasters and the society.

Remember: BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THIS WORLD!!!

Below are some of the memories from the workshop!

Regards,
Shaun

Club President Tampines Changkat TMC
WY 2011/12

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Anniversary 2012

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We celebrated our 19th anniversary on the 7th of Jan 2012

19 years of glorious existence

19 years of creating better listeners, thinkers and speakers

19 years of fun

When there are clubs that struggle to make past the first year, we prospered for 19 years!!!

How did we do that?

We exhibited that during the anniversary celebrations

Excellent support from everyone, from experienced members such as ChengLee, Andrew, Virginia to new members like QingXiang, Stephen, Raymond

You turned up and were present

The rising new leaders, Organizing Chair Matthew Leung, Organizing committee members such as Raymond, Wesley, they are our new crop of leaders who have arisen to take the baton of leadership when asked to do so

Excellent attitude in life, how we do in one thing, determines how we do everything.

We played hard, we even put in one more game because one wasn't enough. But we also played hard

At this point in time, I would also like to thank the Organizing Committee: Matthew, Ted, Raymond, Coen and Wesley.

Thank you for creating such a miracle that was the anniversary celebrations

Ladies and gentlemen,

continue to play hard and work hard, continue to come together, continue to grow and prosper.

I celebrate your gifts

For photos, please visit our facebook group at;
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=665515763#!/groups/105207903738/

Shaun

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters - Speechcraft Programme

Dear Fellow Toastmasters,

Have you ever know of anyone, a friend, a colleague, a family member whom you thought would benefit from the Toastmasters movement?

Have you ever wished the people close to you can join you on this amazing journey called Toastmasters?

Have you ever thought that if your love ones were to be Toastmasters too, your Toastmasters experience will be that much richer?

With this in mind, Tampines Changkat Toastmasters will be conducting Speechcraft, a program designed to teach public speaking skills to members and non-members.

It will be conducted in 5 lessons as follows :

Lesson 1 : 18th Nov 2011 (Fri)

Lesson 2 : 25th Nov 2011 (Fri)

Lesson 3 : 1st Dec 2011 (Thurs)

Lesson 4 : 9th Dec 2011 (Fri)

Lesson 5 : 16th Dec 2011 (Fri)

Venue : Tampines Changkat Community Club

Time : 7.30pm - 9.45pm

Course Fee : Non member - $180 ( Free 6 mths membership worth $88 )

Three years ago, I introduced my best friend Shaun to the Toastmasters movement. He came, he saw, and he joined because (according to him) he had nothing better to do! I am glad he joined me, it had made my Toastmaster journey that much more colourful. He was a great help to me as my VPE last term when I was the President, and he is now the President of the club, and continuously growing. He has transformed phenomenally! He is now a dynamic speaker, and an exemplary leader. I am extremely proud of him!

Imagine what good it can do if you can encourage people that you care about, to join you in the journey of being a better communicator, better leader, and most importantly a better human being. As a friend, that is the best thing you can ever do for them.

Help to spread the word about this irresistible offer! Places are limited!

Spread the word, and invite them now!

Coen Tan

To learn leadership, first lead a life of learnership

Tampines Changkat Tosatmasters Club : Installation Night 2011-2012

After an outstanding show by the previous exco led by Coen Tan, where he led his team and Tampines Changkat TMC to a 12th straight President's Distinguised status with a perfect 10/10 DCP goals, it was time for a new team to rise to the challenge. On 7th July 2011, Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club had its Installation ceremony for the executive committee of 2011-2012.

If you missed this not-to-be-missed ceremony! Not to worry! Below are some of the highlights of the installation ceremony.

Our Master of Ceremony, Lee Jin Hwui getting the crowd all fired up with his fantastic sense of humour. Job well done to Jin Hwui, who also happens to be District 80's Table Topics Champion!


District 80 Governor Michael Rodrigues, in his opening address issued a challenge for Tampines Changkat; in not just achieving President's Distinguished Status, but HOW FAST can we do it!

Our Toastmaster of the Year, President of Tampines Changkat 2010 - 2011, Coen Tan, who never failed to miss a chapter meeting during his term! Simply well deserved.


Executive Committee 2010 - 2011. JOB WELL DONE! 12th Straight President's Distinguished Status for Tampines Changkat TMC


Our Executive Committee for 2011 -2012. Surely, we look forward to exciting and even more awesome chapter meetings ahead!

All Smiles here for our Outgoing VPE and President (:

What an inspiration both of them have been to the club last term. (On left) Our new president Shaun Li, going through his vision for the new club in a very animated and entertaining speech!




And ITs time for DINNER! Many thanks to Virginia for preparing such wonderful meals for everyone!

To end of the day, we had a very special guest, Santhanaram Jayaram with his very very engaging presentation: RAM IT UP!!

Ram getting the crowd all fired up.

Sometimes, laughter is indeed the best medicine. Everyone had a go at one of Ram's activities. As you can see, everyone had a very enjoyable and laughing good time!

What a way to end of the day : Ram presenting a copy of his DVD to Shaun, with a little twist to it :D

Finally, I would like to thank all those made this Installation Meeting a success, as we gear towards an exciting term ahead.

Toastmasters - for better listening, thinking and speaking.

Zamir Chew,
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club
Vice-President (Public Relations)
Executive Committee 2011/2012

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Executive Committee 2010-2011 Installation Night

Our Executive Committee 2010-2011 Club Officers' Installation

The President and Members of Tampines Changkat Toastmasters

cordially invites you

to attend the Club Officers' Installation Ceremony

to be held on

Thursday, 1st July 2010, 7.00 pm to 10.00pm

at AIA Changi due to overwhelming response!

We also have an invited speaker, Kris Tay to give us a Special Presentation - "THE POWER OF STORYTELLING IN LEADERSHIP"

About the Speaker:

Kris Tay is an inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator who is passionate about maximizing and unlocking the full creativity and potential of children and adults alike.

She is qualified with a degree in Business Administration. She is a master public speaker and an effective leader. She is also a certified facilitator for Lego Serious PlayTM. In her capacity as the Area Governor with Toastmasters International in 2008, she mentored many club leaders, and provided supportive and constructive feedback to fellow toastmasters.

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club - Cameron Highlands Trip 9th-11th April 2010

After a long wait, finally it was the dawn of the 9th  April 2010. All of us were excited and ready to ‘chiong’ to Cameron  Highlands! It felt fantastic to be getting away from the hot concrete of urbanization, away from smoke and noise and away from “annoying” workloads.

We clamoured up the tour bus like giggly, giddy school kids going on our ‘first-ever’ excursion! We were chattering and getting a place to sit. One last count-off and we were on our way!

Though the journey was long, we had fun on board. Each of the more senior members (most were past presidents) gave his/her take on the history of our club. The rest just sat back and enjoyed “Tampines Changkat Toastmasters’ history on the move”. To make our bus-trip less tedious, we made frequent pit-stops, to alleviate our stiff muscles, relieve our full bladders and lighten our uncomfortably-bulging wallets with bargains galore!

Of course, on the way up the Highlands, we were treated to plantations after plantations; plantations of strawberries, tomatoes, cabbages, roses, all kinds of flowers and some ‘green stuff’ that we don’t even know the name of!

Once we hit Cameron Highlands, nothing beats the cool, fresh air and the incessant humming and tweeting of birds in the background. We were surrounded by great scenery. This is where we can truly be one with nature.

We also visited many of her attractions:

At the BOH TEA plantation, we saw tea pickers hard at work. We saw the tea-making process at the on-site factory. Needless to say, we had a better appreciation of what goes into every single teabag.

At the TIME TUNNEL museum, it was a blast from the past. We were brought back to the 50s, 60s and 70s. We also saw the development of Cameron Highlands in stages.

There was sensory overload at the Rose Valley. It caters to the visual and the olfactory. We were hit left, right and centre by a myriad of colours and aromas. Nothing is left to the imagination! We saw roses of all colours: you name it, they have it! From the ordinary, run-of-the mill red, white and blue to the champagne and black! Not only that, the size of the roses is humongous! Bigger than our biggest palm!

Tough we had to make an arduous ‘trek’ to the Strawberry Farm, we were handsomely rewarded by strawberry sundaes, strawberry ice-creams, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry waffles, strawberry shakes….need I continue??? Everything strawberry!

We also visited the Cactus Valley and Honey Farm.

It was a refreshing and fruitful trip. Thanks to Michael Wee, the Organising Chairman and his know-how-to-have fun team, namely, Andrew Chen, Mr Co-ordinator and Kelvin Cheng, Mr Publicity. Of course, the trip would not be at all possible, but for the “GANG” who joined us. You have added the FUN and COOL factor!

Everbody here?

So, who is watching our BOH Tea???

 

An “Ooomh!” cuppa  at the Best of Highlands (BOH) Café

 

A sight to behold!

Along Tuas Causeway, second link to Malaysia

Boys & girls, let’s get up the bus or you will be late for school!

Beauties & tea processors… Which is which?

  

Roses, Roses. Come to Mama…

Our Mahjong den, Hotel Rosa Passadena

Another fruitful shopping experience!

Aiyoh, where are the husbands to carry our loot?

 

Yum, yum! Satiated customers at Strawberry Farm

 

Smile! Cactus Valley, here we come!

 

 Hibiscus? BIGGER than a human’s palm!

 

Tighten your seat belts! Hey! Who stole the seat belts?

 

Cheap & fresh tomatoes, meh?

Our sumptuous, ever-so-delicious Steamboat Dinner!

Yum Cha & Kopi at the Time Tunnel

 

We PLAYED hard in the Day! We PLAYED harder at Night!

This was how we Enjoyed our Dinner

International Speech and Table Topics contests Dates

Dear Tampines Changkat Toastmasters,
Below are the dates for Area S4 & Division S Speech and Table Topics Contests.
 
1) Area S4 International Speech and Table Topics Contests : 13th March 2010
    Venue: Temasek Polytechnic (Theatre for event to be confirmed)
    Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (to be confirmed later)
    Admission: Free

2) Div S International Speech and Table Topics Contests: 17th April 2010
    Venue: Nee Soon East CC
    Time: 1:30pm to 5:30pm
    Admission: $5:00


Do remember to give our Club Champions Tony & Edward our Greatest Support on 13/3/2010 at Temasek Polytechnic.


Thank You.

Best Regards
Cheng Han Ping Kelvin
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club
Vice-President Public Relations
http://tampineschangkat.blogspot.com

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club 17th Anniversary on 16 January 2010 (Saturday)

We will be celebrating our Club 17th Anniversary on 16th Jan 2010, Saturday.
Mark your Calendar & Stay Tuned for the details!


Take Care & Cya!

Best Regards
Cheng Han Ping Kelvin
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club
Vice-President Public Relations
http://tampineschangkat.blogspot.com

Tampines Changkat Community Centre Open House - 27 Septemeber 2009

On 27/9/2009, Tampines Changkat Community Centre was celebrating their Open House and we were given to a booth to publicise to the public on what we do as a Tampines Changkat Toastmaster.

It was a simple yet grand event. Guest-Of-Honour: Ms Irene Ng (MP for Tampines GRC and Adviser to Tampines GROs. It was our priviledge to introduce her what we do to help our member to improve their communications, public speaking and leadership skills.


We will like to take this opportunity to thank Tampines Changkat Community Centre to give us a space for our publicity on this special day of Tampines Changkat CC and the hospitality you had given to us.


Thank You.

Best Regards
Cheng Han Ping Kelvin
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club
Vice-President Public Relations

PA Humorous Speech Contest

Congratulations Jin Hwui!
Both of you did Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club Proud!

After a a fierce battle, they were the top 12 speakers out of 30 speakers that were competing in the semi-finals last Saturday (5/9/2009).

They had successfully made it to the Final of the PA Humorous Speech Contest!
Well Done & Congratulations!

Please give them your support in the Final and ticketing can be done at Community Centers. Venue & details are shown below:
Venue: Cheng San Community Club's Multi-purpose Hall
(Address : 6 Ang Mo Kio Street 53 Singapore 569205)
http://www.streetdb.com/singapore-street-directory-RESIDENTIAL-p569205-CHENG-SAN-COMMUNITY-CENTRE.htm
Date: 3/10/2009 starts at 1300 hrs.
Cost of each ticket: $12.

Be at the Front line and Grab your ticket fast!


Best Regards
Cheng Han Ping Kelvin
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club
Vice-President Public Relations

Congratulations to our Club Contest Winners

After a hard fight, We have our Winners for Humorous Speech & Evaluation!

Humorous Speech
Champion: Ng Luan Eng
1st Runner Up: Lee Jin Hwui
2nd Runner Up: Gregory Ernoult

Evaluation Contest
Champion: Michael Wee
1st Runner Up: Lee Jin Hwui
2nd Runner Up:

Congratulations Winners!
Keep up the Good Work!

Champions will be representing Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club in the coming Area S4 Contest on 19th September 2009 (2-5pm) at Tampines Changkat Community Center Auditorium.

Please Come & Give them your Greatest Support!


Thank You.

Best Regards
Cheng Han Ping Kelvin
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club
Vice-President Public Relations

'Back-To-Basic' Speech Evaluation Workshop - 12 September 2009

Area S4 is organising 'Back-To-Basic' Speech Evaluation Workshop on 12/9/2009 (Saturday) at 2 - 5pm in Tampines Changkat Community Center Auditorium.

The workshop aims:
• To provide toastmasters with a primer on the finer art of speech evaluation
• To reinforce the fundamentals of speech evaluation at Toastmasters chapter meetings
• To discover ways to improve speech evaluation skills - both individually and as a club

Highlights of the Workshop:
• Two ‘walk-the-talk’ charismatic presenters will speak on the fundamentals of effective speech evaluations
• "Live" demonstrations involving test speakers and evaluators and moderated by the 2 presenters
• Audience will have opportunity to learn through active hands-on ‘practice’ through participation
• Self-assessment quiz at end of workshop

Date: 12th September 2009
Time: 2 - 5pm
Venue: Tampines Changkat Community Center Auditorium (Level 4)

Workshop Fees (include refreshments)
Individual: $10 (walk-in, subject to availability)
Group of 3: $24 (pre-register only)*

Seats are LIMITED. Grab ur Seats Fast!

Please contact below in-charge for registration:
Harry Wong (HP : 96634543) @ Harry.Wong@sg.yokogawa.com or
Sivakumar Venkataraman (HP : 96635938) @ Sivakumar.Venkataraman@sg.yokogawa.com


Take Care & Cya.


Best Regards
Cheng Han Ping Kelvin
Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club
Vice-President Public Relations
Email: kelvinchp@yahoo.com

Nick French - Live like a Lion!

Tampines Changkat Installation - Nick French Part 2

Tampines Changkat Installation - Nick French Part 1

Thank you - Participants of 8 Steps to Your Successful Job Hunt

Dear participants,

Thank you for attending our workshop - 8 Steps to Your Successful Job Hunt.

It has been great seeing you there and enjoying the workshop as much as we did. We hope you've taken home something useful - something that will benefit you personally and your family. We learnt a lifeskill on Saturday. It will be a great skill to shape your own career.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join Toastmasters club for a fraction of the cost and have fun in the process?

Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You'll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you'll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

Adapted from Toastmasters International Catalog No. 99 "Find your voice. Shape your words and your future."

For more information about Toastmasters or joining our club, contact the Vice President Membership Mr. Tony Hoo here or the contact us link at the top of the blog.

8 Steps to Your Successful Job Hunt Event Speech

Ladies and gentlemen , I’d like all of you to do this. Close your eyes. Yes. Close your eyes and imagine your dream job. Yes, your dream job. The job that you’d love to do and do with love.

Now, open your eyes. What is your dream job? What does it look like? Is it a job that allows you to have a jet setting lifestyle, flying from country to country – speaking, consulting or carrying out charitable missions?

Or is it a job that helps people and businesses solve problems or build things? Is providing solutions to customers your cup of tea?

What about a job with unlimited salary upside? Do you like working with people? Do you want your work to have flexible timing?
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But let’s face reality – some of you might say. All these are ideal jobs. The world is facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. There are more redundancies than we can say the Great Singapore Sale.

The real question is, is a downturn really so pessimistic? Does it really affect your long term career?

I believe what’s really important in upturns and downturns is the skills that you offer to your employers. Have you heard that companies are hiring despite the downturn? Yes. Have you read in the news that companies are still investing in this crisis? Yes. The truth is, businesses and employers are seeking opportunities today. Are you offering opportunities to employers?

And if you are ready to offer employers something useful, are you able to communicate your skill sets to them? Are you able to communicate your strengths well? Because with all the knowledge you possess that gives you an unfair advantage, it’ll be very disappointing if you can’t flaunt it. Life’s fair, isn’t it?

Therefore, we need communication skills. We need a workshop to show us all how we can be equipped with the right skills to clinch that job that is no longer a dream. This workshop is about your career. It is about moving ahead. It is a life skill you cannot afford not to learn. Are you taking action for your future now?
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And to show you this invaluable know-how, we have a world-class speaker to show us how.

Mr. Lee Jin Hwui, DTM, is a Human Resource Professional with more than 7 years of experience in Job Evaluation, Learning Needs Analysis and Training Delivery. Jin Hwui conducts training on Performance Management, Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques.

He is a Certified “Big 5” Psychometric Profiling Consultant, a Certified Professional Resume Writer and a Certified Employment Interview Professional. He is also a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Jin Hwui has also contributed articles for The Straits Times Recruit, JobStreet.com and The Port Officer.

Jin Hwui was recently conferred the coveted title of Human Resource Professional by the Singapore Human Resources Institute in recognition of his experience and expertise in the field of Human Resources.

My dear friends, with such a powerful and qualified speaker, are you taking action to attend this workshop?

At the end of this workshop, my vision is seeing all participants engaged with Jin Hwui. My vision is seeing you leaving with satisfaction and a smile on your face, knowing you are ready to shape your future.
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To end off, there are always opportunities in downturns – are you seeking them? Don’t like your job? Are you still dreaming or are you pursuing your dream now? Do you have the knowledge and skills to communicate your ideas and skills to employers, businesses and customers?

Take action now! Come to our event, 8 Steps to Your Successful Job Hunt, this Saturday at 1.30pm, right here at this CC. For more information, speak to my team – Tony, Shaun and Kelvin.

Finally, I leave you with a quote. “Fortune favours those with dreams. Success favours those who take action.”

Toastmaster of the Evening!

Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Executive Committee 2009-2010 Installation Night

Our Executive Committee 2009-2010 Club Officers' Installation

The President and Members of Tampines Changkat Toastmasters

cordially invites you

to attend the Club Officers' Installation Ceremony

to be held on

Thursday, 2nd July 2009, 7.00 pm to 10.00pm

at the Tampines Changkat Community Club

13, Tampines Street 11, Singapore 529453

We also have an invited speaker, Nick French, ACS, CL, to give us a Special Presentation - "It's Fun to be Funny!"

Do you yearn to be a more entertaining presenter by injecting humour into your speeches? Are you afraid to administer the needle – or perhaps don’t know how to operate the syringe?

Delivering humour is certainly one of the most difficult elements of speech crafting. Find out what it takes to have fun preparing and presenting humour while transforming an ordinary ‘simply static’ speech into one that is ‘stunningly fantastic’. Learn techniques in applying humour and develop a reputation as a confident, competent, and entertaining speaker.

About the Speaker:

Nick French was born and educated in Harare, Zimbabwe

He is qualified with a Master of Science degree in Metallurgy and Material Science and an MBA from the University of Cape Town, South Africa – longer ago than he chooses to remember!

His South African based career has spanned a number of sales and marketing positions in the industrial gas, base and precious metal industries and more recently, petrochemicals. He has extensive sales experience in Europe, South America , the Middle East and of course, the Asia Pacific.

He joined Sasol, a South African Energy company in 1994 and shortly afterwards was transferred to Singapore to establish the regional sales office. He is currently the Asia Pacific regional marketing manager for the chemicals division of Sasol, where his responsibilities require him to work across most Asian cultures.

Nick’s interest in Asian culture and etiquette inspired him to write a book on this subject – Asian Ways , (www.Asian-Ways.com) which was published last year.

He is a past president of the SIM II Toastmasters club and over the last three years has competed in a Division B and District 80 speech contests.