Dear Indrahanians & DTM Sivalingam,
Last evening, Thian Seng came first, followed by Victor Ong to set up the meeting room. Soon after, the others trooped in – and very soon, we were ready to begin. Kay Wong’s presidential address is always a delight to hear because she uses stories to draw us in; stories that make us ponder and reflect. And when she’s finished with her narration, a lesson will have been imprinted in our consciousness!
Our Immediate Past President and Area B2 Governor, Han Lee Hwee took control of the meeting as TME, and he too launched another short story. I tell you – we do have engaging storytellers at Taman Indrahana and they are all talented.
And then we had Alice Ong in her familiar role as Humor Master. I have often found her to be an interesting humorist – there’s something about her I cannot put my finger on. Perhaps it’s that gleaming sparkle in her eyes? Or her mirthful demeanor? Or her chirpy smile? Whatever it is – I sense this welcomed warmth in the way she tells her jokes. Yesterday was no different – in fact, I adored and enjoyed that story about the thimble! And I am still laughing at it now…
The project speeches came next. Victor Ong delivered “The Unfinished Story” from the CC manual, speech # 4: How to Say It – and he jam-packed the audience’s imagination with vivid slides of words and pictures that eloquently described his idyllic holiday in Kuantan. And Koon Kow’s take on “Old is Gold” was a timely reminder that one day, when we do become senior citizens, we can still revel in the wonderful experiences of the golden years if only we look at Life positively. And since it was supposed to be a humorous speech – I found the second story about the dogs chasing after the car downright funny…and decidedly true! Koon Kow is right – like everyone else, I too chase after ‘things’. I realize that it’s not so much what those ‘things’ are but rather it is the pursuit of ‘things’ that matters most! To me, at least, it is in the chasing that we challenge ourselves!
Table Topics came next, and the charming Dr. Devi took charge. Her topics centered on 'idioms' and five sporting souls volunteered! But it was Fanny Thang who caught everyone’s eye and ear because she confessed that speaking in English is not “a piece of cake” for her and yet, determinedly, she gave her best shot and voila! she managed to deliver this impromptu speech for nearly the whole of two minutes! So, she was really deserving of the Best Table Topics ribbon!
This meeting had G Sivalingam, DTM as our General Evaluator – and when you have someone as qualified and acclaimed as he is – the TME when introducing him, highlighted a long list of accomplishments that would stretch a mile to accommodate them – Indrahanians can certainly pick up more than a few tips from this master! The evaluations were effusive and went exceedingly well and the role players performed brilliantly – every one of them!
Overall, it was indeed a scintillating meeting that did foster learning, un-learning and re-learning, and as a bonus, we also had great fellowship! Wow, another power-packed meeting that is a trademark of this Club.
Victor Ong
Vice President Education 2010-2011
Taman Indrahana Toastmasters Club
Last evening, Thian Seng came first, followed by Victor Ong to set up the meeting room. Soon after, the others trooped in – and very soon, we were ready to begin. Kay Wong’s presidential address is always a delight to hear because she uses stories to draw us in; stories that make us ponder and reflect. And when she’s finished with her narration, a lesson will have been imprinted in our consciousness!
Our Immediate Past President and Area B2 Governor, Han Lee Hwee took control of the meeting as TME, and he too launched another short story. I tell you – we do have engaging storytellers at Taman Indrahana and they are all talented.
And then we had Alice Ong in her familiar role as Humor Master. I have often found her to be an interesting humorist – there’s something about her I cannot put my finger on. Perhaps it’s that gleaming sparkle in her eyes? Or her mirthful demeanor? Or her chirpy smile? Whatever it is – I sense this welcomed warmth in the way she tells her jokes. Yesterday was no different – in fact, I adored and enjoyed that story about the thimble! And I am still laughing at it now…
The project speeches came next. Victor Ong delivered “The Unfinished Story” from the CC manual, speech # 4: How to Say It – and he jam-packed the audience’s imagination with vivid slides of words and pictures that eloquently described his idyllic holiday in Kuantan. And Koon Kow’s take on “Old is Gold” was a timely reminder that one day, when we do become senior citizens, we can still revel in the wonderful experiences of the golden years if only we look at Life positively. And since it was supposed to be a humorous speech – I found the second story about the dogs chasing after the car downright funny…and decidedly true! Koon Kow is right – like everyone else, I too chase after ‘things’. I realize that it’s not so much what those ‘things’ are but rather it is the pursuit of ‘things’ that matters most! To me, at least, it is in the chasing that we challenge ourselves!
Table Topics came next, and the charming Dr. Devi took charge. Her topics centered on 'idioms' and five sporting souls volunteered! But it was Fanny Thang who caught everyone’s eye and ear because she confessed that speaking in English is not “a piece of cake” for her and yet, determinedly, she gave her best shot and voila! she managed to deliver this impromptu speech for nearly the whole of two minutes! So, she was really deserving of the Best Table Topics ribbon!
This meeting had G Sivalingam, DTM as our General Evaluator – and when you have someone as qualified and acclaimed as he is – the TME when introducing him, highlighted a long list of accomplishments that would stretch a mile to accommodate them – Indrahanians can certainly pick up more than a few tips from this master! The evaluations were effusive and went exceedingly well and the role players performed brilliantly – every one of them!
Overall, it was indeed a scintillating meeting that did foster learning, un-learning and re-learning, and as a bonus, we also had great fellowship! Wow, another power-packed meeting that is a trademark of this Club.
Victor Ong
Vice President Education 2010-2011
Taman Indrahana Toastmasters Club
I love the way the writer puts words and phrases together! It's simply scintillating!
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