Archive for October, 2009
Toastmasters International 85th Anniversary
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009October 22, 2009
Fellow Toastmasters,
Happy Anniversary!
October 22 is an auspicious date for Toastmasters around the world. It marks the day that a small group of people, led by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, held the first official Toastmasters meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA.
While the original intent of the group was to teach after-dinner speeches to young men, as we all know, Toastmasters has evolved to become a worldwide leader in communication and leadership development. This evolution was no accident; Dr. Smedley firmly believed that the improvement of a person’s ability to communicate his or her ideas was a means of improving life in all its phases, personal as well as professional. It’s a philosophy that resonates as clearly today as it did back in 1924.
Since its founding, Toastmasters International has empowered more than 4 million people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Our organization’s long-term success and growth is a tribute to Dr. Smedley’s vision. He understood that communication isn’t optional and leadership isn’t always natural, but both can be learned through doing.
As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, the organization stands at a historic high point. Our membership is at an all-time high of 252,000 and growing, our programs are more expansive and our leaders have developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of the global age.
The next 85 years hold even greater promise as we continue to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing world. Let us work together to build our organization by building our members — with confidence, leadership and service.
Thank you for all you do to support and serve Toastmasters.
Sincerely,
Gary Schmidt
International President
Toastmasters International
Thank you for Success of Division D Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests
Monday, October 12th, 2009On behalf of the Divison D Council and the organising committee, i extend my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to you for your support at the Division D Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests last Saturday at SMU..
I am pleased to inform you that the event was attended by about 160 people. The success of the Division D education and leadership programmes depend on the support and participation of the clubs and the members. You are the base and
backbone of the division. And once again you have responded positively
Our heartiest congratulations to Division D Champions Cher Khim and Seng Chuan. We are proud that they will be representing Division D at the district level. We wish them success. The results of the contests are as follows:
| Humourous Speech Contest | Evaluation Speech Contest | |
| Champion: | Cher Khim (TMCS) | Ng Seng Chuan (Lion City) |
| 1st Runner-up: | Charlene Lee (EA TMC) | Zaf Coelho (EA TMC) |
| 2nd Runner-up: | Mike Seah Zhi Xiong (Radin Mas) | Daisy Neo Ai Chin(RTC) |
Once again thank you and looking forward to seeing you at COT2 in Jan 2010
Warmest regards,
Geok Cheng
Division D Governor
Focus: October 2009
Thursday, October 1st, 2009- Ensure club dues are received by WHQ on time
- October 22nd – Toastmasters International Day
- Division level Evaluation & Humorous Speech Contests
# Win TI annual membership award – TI theme pin, Star pin or necktie/scarf – just sponsor 5, 10 or 15 members
** Reach out to more people – build new clubs
Division D Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests 09
Friday, September 11th, 2009
Division D Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests 09
Venue: SMU
Date: 10 Oct 09
Time: 1.30pm
