MID TOASTMASTER CLUB

WELCOME A-BOARD to new members!

2009-11-19T04:46:00.000-08:00

MID Toastmasters Club would like to welcome two new members:

1. Rahanum Hasan

2. Ziti Norazila Hj Mahshar

Both of them from the National Policy Publications Division (BPDN) to replace ex-members Norhazreen Halid and Hasnida Samsudin.

For Rahanum and Ziti, welcome to the club and hope you will enjoy the same like we all do and looking forward to see your first icebreaking speech.......

Pictures: 19.11.2009 Meeting #30

2009-11-19T04:31:00.000-08:00

19.11.2009 Meeting #30

2009-11-19T04:18:00.000-08:00

Meeting on Nov 19TH 2009, meeting #30 has been held at Level 12, Sime Darby, KL.

-10 members came + 1 guest, Mr Tarmidzi Hashim + 1 JAV.

-Meeting started with the President's welcoming remarks BY TM Izaitul Farah Ibrahim.

-Izaitul Farah Ibrahim was the TME.

-the Table Topic Master (TTM) conducted by TM Marzawatey Zainol.

-No volunteer in the Humour Master session (HM) this time.

-In TTM session, 5 volunteers with the topic about CARTOON:
i) Selvarani, CC
ii) Leelakumari, TM
iii) Taufik, TM
iv) ,Norhazlinawati, TM
v) , Ziti Norazila, TM

-After TTM and HM sessions, the project speeches began. and unfortunately, there is only 1 speaker:
i) Norhazlinawati Mat, TM (SP 5)

'Baby's Massage

-TM Leelakumari evaluated TTM session.

and after that, project speeches evaluator, TM Normaizatul Akmal presented her evaluation on Nana.

-And of course not forgetting the important role players.

They are:

CC Selvarani as the Grammarian

TM Wan Hakimah Abd Rahim as the Ah Counter

TM Noor Azza t as the Time Keeper

TM Farizah Inting as the General Evaluator

before end up the meeting, Mr Tarmidzi gave a few comments and suggestions about the meeting. He would bring the the main problem of the club, attendance to the management meeting and will suggest more officers to join this club.

He also suggest in the Table Table Session, try to make a research on the topic to make it more interesting and informative to the audiences. And choose a simple questions or simple title so the participants can express themselves easily and with confident.

Best Speaker: TM Norhazlinawati
Best Table Topic Speaker : TM Ziti Norazila

Attendance:

1. TM Izaitul Farah

2. CC Selvarani

3. TM Wan Hakimah

4. TM Normaizatul Akmal

5. TM Noor Azza

6. TM Leelakumari

7. TM Taufik

8. TM Ziti Norazila

9. TM Norhazlinawati

10. TM Farizah

WORD OF THE DAY: FAG

definition: hard or boring work

(example: it was a real fag to clean the whole house)

NEXT MEEETING; DEC 3, 2009

How many you have done????

2009-10-29T06:28:00.000-07:00

Dear friends,

Here are the achievement chart for the MID Toastmsters

CC SELVARANI SINIAH

(10TH SPEECHES) last 07/05/2009

TM NOOR ARFAH MOHD ARIF

(4 SPEECHES) last 03/12/2009

TM FADZIL AZMA MAT SAAD

(4 SPEECHES) last 18/06/2009

TM JAMIL ZAINUL

(4 SPEECHES) last 29/10/2009

TM KHAIRUL ANUAR SAIMON

(3 SPEECHES) last 07/05/2009

TM TINA ROHAYU HAMDAN

(8 SPEECHES) last 29/10/2009

TM MOHD AZAD NORDIN

(2 SPEECHES) last 05/03/2009

TM IZAITUL FARAH IBRAHIM

(9 SPEECHES) last 29/10/2009

TM LEELAKUMARI VENNAYAGAM

(7 SPEECHES) last 27/08/2009

TM SAFARIZA BUJANG

(6 SPEECHES) last 20/08/2009

TM HARTINI HASHIM

(2 SPEECHES) last 22/01/2009

TM WAN HAKIMAH ABD RAHIM

(5 SPEECHES) last 27/08/2009

TM FAIZA HANI ADNAN

(1 SPEECH) last 04/12/2008

TM NOOR AZZA ABD AZIZ

(4 SPEECHES) last 29/10/2009

TM NORHAZLINAWATI MAT

(5 SPEECHES) last 19/11/2009

TM FARA MAYA AHMAD JELANI

(4 SPEECHES) last 11/08/2009

TM NOR ADHA HASHIM

(3 SPEECHES) last 03/12/2009

TM MOHD TAUFIK ABDUL JALIL

(2 SPEECHES) last 22/01/2009

TM MARZAWATEY ZAINOL

(4 SPEECHES) last 15/10/2009

TM ROS NAINI ARSHAD

(1 SPEECH) last 16/10/2008

TM RAIHAN ABDULLAH @ ISMAIL

(1 SPEECH) last 20/11/2008

TM NORMAIZATUL AKMAL TUJAD

(6 SPEECHES) last 03/09/2009

TM FARIZAH INTING

(9 SPEECHES) last 03/12/09

***If you want to do & present your speech, please inform to our President, TM Izaitul Farah or our Secretary, TM Norhazlinawati as soon as possible . TQ

updated: 04/12/2009

5 OUT...

2009-10-29T06:23:00.000-07:00

5 members of MID Toastmaster out from this club due to few reasons.

They are:

1. Rizal Khalib (PRO)

2. Rizal Hashim (PRO)

3. Najmi Mustapha (PRO)

4. Chua Hin Chiew (futher studies)

5. Awang Zebulbahari (transfered to Sabah)

#28th Meeting's Report : October 29th, 2009

2009-10-29T06:07:00.000-07:00

-On July 29TH 2009, meeting #28 has been held at Level 12, Sime Darby, KL.

-11 members came + 1 JAV.

-Meeting started with the President's welcoming remarks BY TM Izaitul Farah Ibrahim.

-Hartini Hashim was the TME.

-the Table Topic Master (TTM) conducted by TM Farizah Inting.

-No volunteer in the Humour Master session (HM) this time.

-In TTM session, 5 volunteers with the topic about SUPERHERO:
i) Jamil, TM - Catwoman
ii) Selvarani, CC - Batman
iii) Izaitul Farah, TM - Incredible Hulk
iv) Hartini Hashim, TM - Superman
v) Leelakumari, TM - Spiderman

-After TTM and HM sessions, the project speeches began. and here are the speakers:
i) Izaitul Farah Ibrahim, TM (SP 9)
Speak Up

ii) Farizah Inting (SP 8)
Favourite Places in Sandakan

iii) Tina Rohayu Hamdan (SP 8)

INSTUN

iv) Noor Azza Abd Aziz (SP4)

Budgeting

v) Jamil Zainul (SP 4)

Blogs

-TM Noor Arfah Arif evaluated TTM session.

and after that, project speeches evaluator gave their evaluations for both speakers.

-And of course not forgetting the important role players.

They are:

TM Leelakumari as the Grammarian

TM Wan Hakimah Abd Rahim as the Ah Counter

TM Normaizatul Akmal t as the Time Keeper

CC Selvarani Siniah as the General Evaluator

Best Speaker: TM Jamil Zainul
Best Table Topic Speaker : TM Izaitul Farah

Attendance:

1. TM Izaitul Farah

2. CC Selvarani

3. TM Wan Hakimah

4. TM Normaizatul Akmal

5. TM Hartini

6. TM Jamil

7. TM Noor Azza

8. TM Noor Arfah

9. TM Leelakumari

10. TM Tina Rohayu

11. TM Farizah

WORD OF THE DAY: VAGUE

definition: not having or giving enough information or details about something

(example: we had only a vague description of the attacker)

Area P4 Contest 13 August 2009...

2009-08-18T05:58:00.000-07:00

Date : 13 August 2009 (Thursday)
Place : Hotel Melia, KL

Humourous Speech Contest:
1) Gabriel Chong (Why English So Hard)
2) Normaizatul Akmal (20 Tips For Happy Marriage)
3) Siti Aishah (Secret, Secret, Secret)
4) Mas Rizal (My Baby)

Evaluation Contest:
1)Elizabeth Xavier
2) Ivan Cheng
3) Mardiyah
4) Izaitul Farah

And these are the results:

Speech Contest:
1)Mas Rizal
2) Siti Aishah
3) Normaizatul Akmal

Evaluation Contest:
1)Ivan Cheng
2)Mardiyah

I can conclude here that, the main thing is not about winning or not, but most important is our spirit.. We joined the contest and gave othe contestant a really tough fight....

Its not a big deal whether you get gold, silver or bronze... But wat most important is the experience..... The experience that can give us something to bring Jabatan Penerangan become more and more known by other clubs in the future....

Its not a big deal whether you are ready or not, but wat we want and hope is your support.....

So, please support MID Toastmasters Club now, tomorrow and forever.....

Congrats once again to Akmal and Farah!

MID Speech Contest

2009-08-18T05:43:00.000-07:00

On August 11th, 2009, (Tuesday), a speech contest and the evaluation contest has been held at Dewan Bestari, Wisma Sime Darby, KL....

-The contest began at 2.30pm, and about 50 people include the outsiders has came.....

-Wan Hakimah was the SAA that day and the Contest Chair is Selvarani Siniah...

-5 Contestants for the Humour Speech Contest:
1) Fara Maya Ahmad Jelani - My Ghost School Story....
2) Nor Adha Hashim - Magical of Makeup..
3) Farizah Inting - 3 Simple Facts About Men..
4) Izaitul Farah Ibrahim - Mom's Letter...
5) Normaizatul Akmal Tujad - 20 Tips For Happy Marriage...

Each contestant must speak between 5-7 minutes and if they break the rules, they will be disqualified... But this time, no body was disqualified.. Congrats!!

-4 Contestants for The Evaluation Contest:
1) Farizah Inting
2)Izaitul Farah Ibrahim
3)Wan Hakimah Abd Rahim
4) Tina Rohayu Hamdan

Each contestant must give their evaluation between 2-3 minutes and if more than 3M and 30S, they will be disqualified.. And in this contest, one contestant has been disqualified...

These are the result:

Humour Speech Contest:
1) Akmal
2)Farizah
3)Izaitul Farah

Evaluation Contest:
1)Izaitul Farah
2) Tina Rohayu

Akmal and Izaitul Farah will represent Jabatan Penerangan to the Area P4 Contest on 13 August 2009 at Melia Hotel competing with other 4 clubs....

Congrats for the winners and Good Luck!!!

Contest!

2009-08-07T01:16:00.000-07:00

MID TOASTMASTERS CLUB

proudly presents:

Humorous Speech Contest

and

Evaluation Contest

Date : August 11th, 2009 (Tuesday)
Time : 2.00 pm
Place : Dewan Bestari,
Level 10, Wisma Sime Darby,
Jalan Raja Laut,
Kuala Lumpur

All are welcome!

For more info, please contact:

President : Mrs Izaitul Farah Ibrahim (03-2173 4587)
Vice President Public Relation : Mrs Farizah Inting (03-2173 4560)
Secretary : Mrs Norhazlinawati Mat (03-2173 4592)
Our website : http://midtoastmaster.blogspot.com

24th Meeting.. July 30th, 2009

2009-07-30T05:03:00.000-07:00

Best Table Topic Speaker : TMC Doreen Ong
The Best Speaker : TM Safariza Bujang...

Meeting's Report #24, July 30th 2009

2009-07-30T01:19:00.000-07:00

-On July 30TH 2009, meeting #24 has been held at Level 12, Sime Darby, KL.

-10 members came + 1 guest, Mdm Doreen Ong, TMC + 2 non-member + 2 JAVs.

-Meeting started with the President's welcoming remarks BY TM Izaitul Farah Ibrahim.

-Farizah was the TME.

-the Table Topic Master (TTM) conducted by TM Marzawatey Zainol.

-No volunteer in the Humour Master session (HM) this time.

-In TTM session, TM Marzawatey picked 5 volunteers with the topic about ANIMAL:
i) Selvarani, CC
ii) Wan Hakimah, TM
iii) Noor Arfah, TM
iv) Doreen Ong, TMC
v) Mr Jagjit Singh

-After TTM and HM sessions, the project speeches began. and here are the speakers:
i) Safariza Bujang, TM (SP 5)
Focusing in Driving

ii) Wan Hakimah Abd Rahim (SP 4)
Love Marriage VS Arrange Marriage

-TM Tina Rohayu Hamdan evaluated TTM session.

and after that, project speeches evaluator gave their evaluations for both speakers.

-And of course not forgetting the important role players.

They are:

TMC Doreen Ong as the Grammarian

TM Jamil Zainul as the Ah Counter

TM Hartini Hashim Mat as the Time Keeper

TM Izaitul Farah as the General Evaluator

Best Speaker: TM Safariza Bujang
Best Table Topic Speaker : TMC Doreen Ong

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

..and Word of the Day is

REAP
(to obtain something especially something good as a direct result of something that you have done).
exp: 'They are now reaping the rewards of all their hard work'

-Meeting ended at 3.45pm.

Attendance meeting #24:
-Izaitul Farah, TM
-Selvarani, CC
-Noor Arfah, TM
-Safariza, TM
-Hartini, TM
-Tina Rohayu, TM
-Farizah, TM
-Leelakumari, TM
-Marzawatey, TM
-Jamil, TM
-Wan Hakimah, TM

Guest:
-Doreen Ong, TMC

Non-member:
-Mr Jagjit Singh
-Mrs Nurul Syuhadah

**NEXT MEETING #25 : August 11th, 2009 (Tuesday)

July 30th : 24th Meeting Assignment Schedule

2009-07-22T16:45:00.000-07:00

Friends,

Schedule for our #24 Toastmaster Meeting this July 30th, 2009...

Place : BMKK, Level 12..
Time : 2.00pm...

President : TM Izaitul Farah

TME : TM Farizah Inting

Table Topics Master : TM Marzawatey Zainol

Humour Master : -?-

Speakers:
Speaker 1 : TM Fadzil Azma Mat Saad (SP 5)
Speaker 2 : TM Safariza Bujang (SP 5)
Speaker 3 : TM Normaizatul Akmal Tujad (SP 5)
Speaker 4 : TM Noor Azza Abd Aziz (SP 4)
Speaker 5 : TM Rosnaini Arshad (SP 2)

Timer : TM Hartini Hashim

Ah-Counter : TM Leelakumari Vennayagam

Grammarian : CC Selvarani Siniah

***Please be prepare. For all the role players and speakers, please inform VPE or Secretary ASAP if you couldn't come that day... Thank You...

Pictures: July 9th, 2009, Meeting #23....

2009-07-22T03:37:00.000-07:00

word of the day : FRET!!!

Hasnida as the Ah Counter and Norhazlinawati as the Time Keeper...
TMC Doreen Ong.. Thank u for coming.....
President, Izaitul Farah...
Immediate Past President, Selvarani Siniah...

"Adha, what are you thinking?"
Safariza Bujang..
TME, Noor Azza...

Leelakumari presenting a joke in the Humour Master session...
Arfah with the speech, My trip to Bali...

Fara Maya with her 3rd speech, Friendship..

Leelakumari with her 6th speech, Hospital...

Izaitul Farah with her 7th speech, Tribute to MJ...

Mee Goreng Mamak? Nyummyyy......

# 23rd Meeting, July 9th, 2009

2009-07-11T21:18:00.001-07:00

-On July 9th, 2009, meeting #23 has been held at Level 12, Sime Darby, KL.

-12 members came + 1 guest, Mdm Doreen Ong, TMC.

-Meeting started with the President's welcoming remarks and asked an opinion about MJ's death from all the members for the icebreaking among them.

-Noor Azza was the TME and the Table Topic Master (TTM) and Leela conducted in the Humour Master session (HM).

-In TTM session, Azza picked 5 volunteers with the topic about shopping:

i) Doreen, TMC
ii) Nor Adha, TM
iii) Izaitul Farah, TM
iv) Farizah, TM
v) Fara Maya, TM

-After TTM and HM sessions, the project speeches began. and here are the speakers:

i) Noor Arfah Mohd Arif (SP 3)
Trip to Bali

ii) Fara Maya Ahmad Jelani (SP 3)
Friendship

iii) Farizah Inting (SP 6)
Simple facts about men

iv) Leelakumari Vennayagam (SP 6)
Hospital

v) Izaitul Farah Ibrahim (SP 7)
Tribute to MJ)

-Doreen Ong evaluated TTM session.

and after that, project speeches evaluator gave their evaluations to the 5 speakers.

-And of course not forgetting the important role players. They are:

Selvarani Siniah as the Grammarian
Hasnida Samsudin as the Ah Counter
Norhazlinawati Mat as the Time Keeper
Doreen Ong as the General Evaluator

Best Speaker: Farizah
Best Table Topic : Doreen

..and Word of the Day is FRET (to be worried or unhappy and not able to relax).
exp: 'her baby starts to fret as soon as she goes out of the room'.

-Meeting ended at 4.20pm.

Attendance meeting #23:
-Izaitul Farah, TM
-Selvarani, CC
-Noor Arfah, TM
-Norhazlinawati, TM
-Noor Azza, TM
-Safariza, TM
-Hasnida, TM
-Fara Maya, TM
-Adha, TM
-Farizah, TM
-Leelakumari, TM
-Faiza Hani, TM

**NEXT MEETING #24 : July 23rd, 2009

How to make our MID TM meeting become more interesting and fun?

2009-06-30T00:07:00.000-07:00

So, our topic this time would be:-

How to make our MID TM meeting become more interesting and fun?

If you have any opinion, or any comment, dont hesitate to share with us.... Please, we need your ideas in order to improve our club and make it more happening....
Thank you....

#23rd Meeting... July 9th, 2009......

2009-06-29T21:33:00.000-07:00

Friends,

Schedule for our #23 Toastmaster Meeting this July 9th, 2009...

Place : BMKK, Level 12..
Time : 2.00pm...

President : Izaitul Farah

TME : Marzawatey

Table Topics Master : Noor Azza

Humour Master : -?-

Speakers:
Speaker 1 : Fara Maya (SP 3)
Speaker 2 : Ros Naini (SP 2)
Speaker 3 : Hartini (SP 3)
Speaker 4 : Farizah (SP 6)
Speaker 5 : Izaitul Farah (SP 7)

Timer : Norhazlinawati

Ah-Counter : Hasnida

Grammarian : Normaizatul Akmal

***Pleasebe prepare. For all the role players and speakers, please inform VPE or Secretary ASAP if you couldn't come that day... Thank You...

Joint Installation 2009/2010

2009-06-29T19:02:00.000-07:00

Below: Nyummy.......... Bbuuuuurrrppppp...

Up: Just two of Us.. (Farah, president & Farizah, VPPR)

Below: Candidates for the best @ funny dress...

Two funny guys who handled the game session...

And, all presidents giving their speech.......

below: immediate Past President....

below: Presidents.....

below: VPEs

below: VPMs

below : VPPRs

below: Treasurer

below: Secretary

below: Sergeant At Arms

TM JOINT INSTALLATION 2009/2010
(MID + DYPCC + IEM + ITC BINTANG + TMIKL + TTDI)

Date : June 28th, 2009
Time : 12.00 pm
Place : Rest. Tasik Nelayan, Tasik Titiwangsa

Agenda :

11.30am : Arrival of Guests and Registration

12.00pm : Emcee Welcoming

12.05pm : Welcoming Speech by Prof Dato' Dr Wan Md. Zin, Div P Governor

12.10pm : New Officers Installation

12.30pm : Club President's Speech

12.45pm : Lucky Draw

12.55pm : Lunch

1.45pm : Lucky Draw

1.50pm : Games

2.45pm : Prize Giving Ceremony (best Dress Awards, Lucky Draw, Games)

2.55pm : Closing Speech by Dr Caren Lee, Incoming Div P Governor

3.00pm : Event ends

*** Started at 12pm, all TM members from 6 clubs + VIPS sat together in one beautiful hall to celebrate the installation ceremony 2009/2010..

Area P4 Governor, Miss Suhana Sidik lead the installation by calling upon each position starting with Sergeant At Arms, Treasurer, Secretary, VP Public Relation, VP Membership, VP Education, VP President and end up with Immediate Past President.

Then, all the new President from each club gave a speech representing their club.

Oooo and yes, the best part of that day besides the lunch was the games.... Each club were given 1 envelope and in that envelope contained a note what story+action they have to do... 1 person (A) will speak without giving any body language while the rest will act according to A.

This game for us was very benefial because the participants especially the storyteller must be creative person and think fast in order to create a story.

Oooo, 1 more thing, two thumbs up for the lunch that day.... So tasty and a lot!!!!
We all are really full with :
-Fried rice
-Sweet sour Kerapu
-Lemon Chicken
-Cuttlefish
-Broccoli
-Tom Yam
-Butter Prawn
-Fruits

Buuurrpppppp, excuseeeeeeee me.........

So, thats all for today.... Anything new, i will inform you as soon as possible....
(sorry coz' i can't remember few details as im enjoying myself dat day)...

****The conclusion that i got during that day, TM is a club that gives us an opportunity to meet new friends and new people from all over the places in Malaysia. Some of them maybe seems quite serious and some of them might give you a joy as they are a very happy go lucky people and love to make people laugh...

Sometimes ive been thinking, im very lucky to have a chance to see and feel myself to be part of this international and benefial club... If other people willing to pay the fee to join it, but me with my other friends from MID TM club was very lucky when all the fees was paid by our department...

Orait, see u soon in the nest post... Bye-bye and have a nice day....

#22 Meeting June 18th 2009

2009-06-18T06:15:00.000-07:00

-On June 18th, 2009, meeting #22 has been held at Level 12, Sime Darby, KL.

-13 members came + 4 new S41 + 1 JAV..

-Ros Naini was the TME, and then Jamil played 2 roles, Table Topic Master (TTM) and Humour Master (HM).

-In TTM session, Jamil picked 4 volunteers:

Norhazlinawati
Amir
Normaizatul Akmal
Noor Azza

-After TTM and HM sessions, the project speeches began. and here are the speakers:

Fadzil Azma with "Managing Your Financial" (S4)
Safariza with "Sarawak" (S4)
Normaizatul Akmal with "Good Listeners" (S4)

-Noor Arfah evaluated TTM session.

and after that, project speeches evaluator gave their evaluations to the 3 speakers.

-And of course not forgetting the important role players. They are:

Tina Rohayu as the Grammarian
Farizah as the Ah Counter
Marzawatey as the Time Keeper
Selvarani as the General Evaluator

Best Speaker: Normaizatul Akmal
Best Table Topic : Noor Azza

..and Word of the Day is EXHILARATE (to make somebody feel very happy and excited).
exp: 'speed had always exhilarate him'.

-Meeting ended at 3.55pm.

Attendance meeting #22:
-Selvarani
--Wan Hakimah
-Noor Arfah
-Fadzil Azma
-Nor Maizatulakmal
-Tina Rohayu
-Norhazlinawati
-Noor Azza
-Safariza
-Ros Naini
-Marzawatey
-Jamil Zainul
-Farizah

**NEXT MEETING #23 : July 2nd, 2009

22th Meeting

2009-06-18T05:32:00.000-07:00

Schedule : June 18th 2009

2009-06-15T18:28:00.000-07:00

Friends,

Schedule for our Toastmaster Meeting this June 18th 2009...

President : Izaitul farah Ibrahim
TME : Ros Naini Arshad
Table Topics Master : Hasnida Samsudin

Speaker 1 : Fadzil Azma Mat Saad (SP 4)
Speaker 2 : Safariza Bujang (SP 4)
Speaker 3 : Noor Adha Hashim (SP 2)
Speaker 4 : Normaizatul Akmal (SP 4)
Speaker 5 : Mohd Azad Nordin (SP 3)

Timer : Marzawatey Zainol
Ah-Counter : Norhazuren Halid
Grammarian : Tina Rohayu
Humour Master : Jamil Zainul

***Please get prepare. For all the role players and speakers, please inform VPE or Secretary ASAP if you couldn't come that day... Thank You...

Installation of all the new Officers

2009-06-10T23:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Just want to inform you that this coming June 28th 2009, there will be an Istallation Ceremony for all the new officers for all the TM Club in P4...

So, hopefully all the new officers can come and join the special occasion:

Date : June 28th 2009

Place : Restaurant Tasik Nelayan, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Time : 12.00 or 12.30 pm i guess (i will check and confirm it back again)

Fees : RM40.00 per person (you are allowed to bring your spouse)

For members who would like to join the occasion, just inform to our Madam President , Mrs Izaitul Farah or our Secretary, Mrs Norhazlinawati..

**** Any correction atau latest news about this function, i will inform to all of you again ASAP..

Thank you...

June 4th, 2009

2009-06-05T02:05:00.000-07:00

-On June 4th, 2009, meeting #21 has been held at Level 7, Sime Darby, KL.

-Supposed it started at 2.15pm sharp, but unfortunately, only at 2.20pm it's got started.. And only 11 members came + Mr Aziman (BMKK) + 2 outsiders, Mr K N Devan and Miss Suhana + 1 JAV + 1 BMKK's practical student.

-Izaitul Farah was the TME, and then Khairul played 2 roles, Table Topic Master (TTM) and Humour Master (HM).

-In TTM session, Khairul has chosen Akmal, Wan Hakimah, Farizah, Leelakumari and Fadzil Azma as his victims. These 5 unlucky people must choose 1 envelope that contained 1 picture and then say anything about it.

Akmal: Alligator
Wan Hakimah:Aishwarya Rai
Farizah: Tom and Jerry
Leelakumari:Pocong!
Fadzil Azma: Tun Dr Mahathir

-After TTM and HM sessions, the project speeches began. and here are the speakers:

Farizah with "Avoiding Cancer" (S5)
Norhazlinawati with "How to choose Perfume" (S3)
Leelakumari with "My trip to Sabah" (S5)

-K N Devan took over the meeting where Miss Suhana evaluated TTM session where she has suggested 4 tips as improvement in the future:

1. After received question/item/picture, directly stand in front with the audiences.
2. Give eye movement to each and everyone in that room.
3. Find your own space, take a deep breath, and take some time to think your points before speak. (Don't rush!)
4. Try to use Word of the Day.

and after that, project speeches evaluator gave their evaluations to the 3 speakers.

-And of course not forgetting the important role players. They are:

Akmal as the Grammarian
Wan Hakimah as the Ah Counter
Ros Naini as the Time Keeper
Miss Suhana as the General Evaluator

..and Word of the Day is TANGIBLE (that can be clearly seen to exist).
exp: 'we cannot accept his findings without tangible evidence'.

-Meeting ended at 3.55pm, and then, it is elections time! The meeting and election finished around 4.45pm....

-Ooooo, and 1 last thing, this was the last day Selvarani became the President because the next meeting, the new President, Izaitul Farah will take the lead our TM Club..

Attendance meeting #21:
-Selvarani
-Izaitul Farah
-Wan Hakimah
-Khairul Anuar
-Fadzil Azma
-Nor Maizatulakmal
-Norhazlinawati
-Leelakumari
-Faiza Hani
-Ros Naini
-Farizah

**NEXT MEETING #22 : JUNE 18, 2009

Nervous?

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For the first topic in 'Comments' label, let us share.....

What is the best solution for us to get rid out our nervousness during Toastmaster Meeting?

Don't be shy to give your comments... It would be fun if we can share our ideas and comments together.

MIDTC's Officers 2009-2010

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Hai everyone...

Today, June 4th 2009, MID Toastmaster Club (MIDTC) has selected their new MIDTC's officers. And without wasting any time, this is the new line of MIDTC's officers for 2009-2010...

-PRESIDENT : Izaitul Farah Ibrahim (BPKPM)

-VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION : Wan Hakimah Abd. Rahim (BPKPM)

-VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP : Normaizatul Akmal Tujad (CPA)
-ASST. VPM :

- VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS : Farizah Inting (UKK)
-ASST. VPPR :

-TREASURER : Leelakumari a/p Vennayagam (BMKK)
-ASST. TREASURER :

-SECRETARY : Norhazlinawati Mat (BMKK)
-ASST. SECRETARY :

-SERGEANT AT ARMS : Fadzil Azma Mat Saad (BPSP)
-ASST. SERGEANT AT ARMS :

Mission

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Toastmaster International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication and leadership skills and find the courage to change.

Through its member clubs, Toastmaster international helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking-vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterman of mankind.l

Vision

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Toastmaster International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams.

Through our member clubs, people, thoroughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change.

General Evaluator

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On meeting day:

* Arrive early.
* Make sure all evaluators are present and that they have the appropriate speaker or leader’s manual.
* If an evaluator is absent, consult with the vice president education and arrange for a substitute.
* Ask each evaluator if he or she has any questions about the project objectives to be evaluated, verify each speaker’s time and notify the timer if there are any changes.
* Take your seat near the back of the room. This will ensure you have a good view of the meeting and all its participants.

The Toastmaster of the meeting usually introduces the general evaluator before the Table Topics portion of the meeting. But your club may have a different order for introductions, so check with the Toastmaster or VPE before the meeting if you’re not sure when you’ll be introduced.

When you’re introduced:

* Stand by your chair and deliver the explanation you prepared.
* Identify the grammarian, Ah-Counter and timer and have these members briefly state the purpose of their jobs.
* Request the word of the day, if your club has one, from the grammarian and then be seated.

During the meeting, use your checklist and take notes on everything that happens (or doesn’t, but should). For example: Is the club’s property (e.g. trophies, banner, educational material) properly displayed? Were there unnecessary distractions that could have been avoided? Did the meeting, and each segment of it, begin and end on time?

Study each participant on the program, from the person giving the invocation or thought for the day to the last report by the timer. Look for good and less than desirable examples of preparation, organization, delivery, enthusiasm, observation and general performance of duties. When it’s time to begin the evaluation portion of the meeting, the Toastmaster will introduce you, again. This time, you’ll go to the lectern and introduce each evaluator. After each recitation, thank the evaluator for his or her efforts.

Finally, give your general evaluation of the meeting:

* Use your checklist and the notes you took during the meeting.
* Phrase your evaluation so it is helpful, encouraging and motivates club members to implement the suggestions.
* You may wish to comment on the quality of evaluations. Were they positive, upbeat, helpful? Did they point the way to improvement?
* When you’ve completed your evaluation, return control of the meeting to the Toastmaster.

Being general evaluator is a big responsibility and it is integral to the success of every single club member. People join Toastmasters because they have a goal – they want to learn something. The club is where they learn. If the learning environment isn’t focused and fun, members won’t learn what they joined to learn. Your observations and suggestions help ensure the club is meeting the goals and needs of each member.

And what do you get out of the deal? You get the chance to practice and improve your skills in critical thinking, planning, preparation and organization, time management, motivation and team building!

Time Keeper

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Your duty as timer is to keep track of each member’s time in carrying out his or her role as speaker, evaluator, table topic participant, etc. This exercise is an excellent opportunity in practicing communicating instructions—something that we do every day.

* When introduced, explained the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device. Throughout the meeting, signal each program participant as indicated below.
* In addition, signal the chairman, Toastmaster, and Table Topicsmaster with red when they have reached their allotted or agreed upon time.
* Record each participant’s name and time used.
* When called to report by the topic master, Toastmaster, or general evaluator, stand by your chair, announced the speaker’s name and the time taken.
* State those eligible for an award, if your Club issues awards. Generally topic speakers should be +- 15 seconds of allowed time; prepared speakers must be +-30 seconds of alowed time; the ah counter and grammarian must be +-15 seconds of allowed time; all others +-30 seconds. However, these times made vary Club to Club.

Ah Counter

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The purpose of the Ah-Counter is to note any word or sound used as a crutch by anyone who speaks during the meeting. Words may be inappropriate interjections, such as and, well, but, so and you know. Sounds may be ah, um or er. You should also note when a speaker repeats a word or phrase such as “I, I” or “This means, this means.” These words and sounds can be annoying to listeners. The Ah-Counter role is an excellent opportunity to practice your listening skills.

Throughout the meeting, listen to everyone for sounds and long pauses used as fillers and not as a necessary part of sentence structure. Write down how many filler sounds or words each person used during all portions of the meeting.

Grammarian

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* Present and Post the Word of the Day. Introduce and post the word of the day and its definition, using it in a sentence. Additional things to give: its correct pronunciation if necessary, its definition and origin, synonyms and antonyms.

* Explain the duties of the Grammarian.

* Track each member’s use of the Word of the Day during the meeting, noting those who used it correctly or incorrectly.

* Listen to everyone’s word usage. Write down any awkward use or misuse of the language (incomplete sentences, sentences that change direction in midstream, incorrect grammar, or malapropisms) with a note of who erred. For example, point out if someone used a singular verb with a plural subject. “One in five children wear glasses” should be “One in five children wears glasses.” Note when a pronoun is misused. “No one in the choir sings better than her” should be “No one in the choir sings better than she.”

Speech Evaluator

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Record your impressions in the manual, along with your answers to the evaluation questions. Be as objective as possible. Remember that good evaluations may give new life to discouraged members and poor evaluations may dishearten members who tried their best. Always provide specific methods for improving and present them in a positive manner.

If you’re giving a verbal evaluation, stand and speak when introduced. Though you may have written lengthy responses to manual evaluation questions, don’t read the questions or your responses. Your verbal evaluation time is limited. Don’t try to cover too much in your talk; two or three points is plenty.

Begin and end your evaluation with a note of encouragement or praise. Commend a successful speech or leadership assignment and describe specifically how it was successful. Don’t allow the speaker or leader to remain unaware of a valuable asset such as a smile or a sense of humor. Likewise, don’t permit the speaker or leader to remain ignorant of a serious fault: if it is personal, write it but don’t mention it aloud. Give the speaker or leader deserved praise and tactful suggestions in the manner you would like to receive them.

After the meeting, return the manual to the speaker or leader. Add another word of encouragement and answer any questions the member may have.

Projest Speaker

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Each Toastmasters meeting largely revolves around two or three speeches of around 6
minutes each. Guidelines for these speeches are in the Competent Communication manual
and, for more experienced speakers, in the Advanced Communication manuals. The speakers
for a meeting are usually agreed to weeks before the meeting so they have plenty of time to
read the section of the manual about their project speech, and to adequately prepare.

Humour Master

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Prepare and practice a joke suitable for a Toastmasters meeting. It should take no more than 3 minutes to tell.

1) The best joke is one that you have learned from personal experience.
2) If you must find a joke from other sources, do not use the Internet. A joke published on the Internet has been read by thousands of people. Chances are that more than a few people in your audience have read or heard it more than once. Old books are a much better resource.
3) Humor should be of good taste. Objectionable contents or language is unacceptable at Toastmasters meetings.

Jokes that may be suitable at a party might not necessarily be suitable for a Toastmasters meeting. Avoid racial, sexist or otherwise offensive jokes. Jokes on religion and politics should also be avoided. As Toastmasters, we need to be aware of the feelings of our fellow members and be sensitive to them. If you are in doubt, get another joke.

Practice so that you can present it without reading. Use all the skills in vocal variety and body language to enhance the story line and will lead effectively to your punch-line.

Table Topics Master

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When the Toastmaster introduces you, walk to the lectern and assume control of the meeting:

* Briefly state the purpose of Table Topics and mention any theme.
* If your club has a word of the day, encourage speakers to use that word in their response.
* Be certain everyone understands the maximum time they have for their response and how the timing device works (if the timer hasn’t already done so).

Then begin the program:

* Give each speaker a different topic or question and call on speakers at random.
* Avoid going around the room in the order in which people are sitting.
* Don’t ask two people the same thing unless you specify that each must give opposing viewpoints.
* State the question briefly – then call on a respondent.
* You may wish to invite visitors and guests to participate after they have seen one or two members’ responses. But let visitors know they are free to decline if they feel uncomfortable.

Remember, too, that your job is to give others a chance to speak, so keep your own comments short.

Watch your total time. You may need to adjust the number of questions so your segment ends on time. Even if your portion started late, try to end on time to avoid the total meeting running overtime.

Sergeant at Arms

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At the Club Meeting:

* Arrange the room and equipment at least 10 minutes before the meeting begins. Make sure the lectern is in place, the banner displayed, evaluation forms and ballots distributed, awards, supply catalog, progress chart and educational material displayed, place cards arranged and name badges available.
* Greet members and guests and arrange for guests to sit with members.
* Greet visiting officers and escort them to the club president.
* Arrange for food service at meal meetings.
* Ensure the meeting starts on time.
* Collect ballots and tally votes for awards.

Toastmaster of the Evening

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Toastmaster of the Evening Role

The Toastmaster of the meeting acts as a genial host and conducts the entire educational portion of the program. He or she enthusiastically introduces the Speakers and other participants and creates a pleasant atmosphere. This role requires much preparation.

Before the Meeting

* Checks with VP Education to see if special theme has been set for meeting and if there are any program changes.
* Contacts all speakers and role payers to remind them of their assignments.
* Prepares remarks which can be used to bridge the gaps between programme segments.

Upon Arrival at the Meeting

* Checks for any last minute changes
* Reserve seats for himself/herself and speakers near lectern so everyone has easy and quick access.

During the Meeting

* Presides with sincerity, energy and decisiveness, making audience feel comfortable and that all proceeding as planned.
* Calls on all at the meeting to introduce themselves.
* Identifies each role player and asks each of them to briefly explain their jobs. Also introduces speech evaluators and explain their job.
* Requests the Wordmaster / Grammarian for the 'Word of the Day'.
* Leads the applause before and after Table Topics, each prepared speaker and role player.
* Remains standing near lectern after introducing each speaker/role player until they have acknowledged him/her and assumed control of meeting, then takes a seat.
* Requests audience to fill in personal evaluation forms after each speaker's presentations.
* Introduces evaluators in the same way as speakers/role players.
* Introduces President for business announcements

A Brief History of Toastmaster International

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Since the Toastmasters organization began in 1924,more than three million men and women have benefited from its communication and leadership programs.

The first club was formed in October 1924, when a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley (picture) met in the basement of the Santa Ana, California YMCA to form a club "to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members."

The group took the name "Toastmasters."

A year later, a second club was started in Anaheim, California, followed by a third in Los Angeles. By 1930, it was apparent that a federation was necessary to coordinate activities of the clubs and to provide standard methods. After formation of a club in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, the group became known as Toastmasters International.

Growth was slow during the early years, but the number of clubs increased steadily. The forerunner of today's Communication and Leadership program, Basic Training, was introduced in 1942 and has been expanded and updated many times since then to keep abreast of the times and members' needs.

Membership in Toastmasters International increased rapidly after the end of World War II, and by 1954 the number of Toastmasters clubs had approached 1,500.

Gavel clubs were formed in 1958 to accommodate groups wanting Toastmasters training but not qualified for Toastmasters membership. These clubs provide communication and leadership training in correctional institutions, hospitals and schools. In 1966, the Youth Leadership Program, for young people in junior and senior high school, was added to the list of established community programs being presented by Toastmasters.

In 1962, World Headquarters offices were moved to a new building in Santa Ana, California, not far from where the first club began.

In 1973, Toastmasters club membership was opened to women, enabling them to benefit also from self-development in communication and leadership. In the same year, a comprehensive listening program was introduced to further help members develop their communication skills. The following year saw a celebration of the organization's first 50 years and the promise of an even more successful second half-century.

New programs, including the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program, Success/Leadership Series, and self-study cassette tape programs, were added to augment the Communication and Leadership program. Growth in new clubs, especially in the corporate sector, reached new highs in the late 1970s with the number of clubs approaching the 4,000 mark.

Throughout the '80s, Toastmasters International established itself as the undisputed world leader in public speaking training. In 1990, World Headquarters moved to Rancho Santa Margarita, California, to accommodate rapidly expanding operations. With more than 190,000 members in 9,300 clubs in 70 countries, Toastmasters International is continuing its drive to make effective communication a worldwide reality.