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Agenda for 01st June 2009

31st May 2009

Hi everyone,

We are pleased to share our proposed agenda for 01st June 2009. Please note that this agenda is subject to changes without prior notice.

  • 6.45pm Networking, Fellowship and Dinner (30 mins) All
  • 7.15pm SAA calls meeting to order and Introduction from guests (5 mins) Lilyana Santoso
  • 7.20pm WELCOME by Toastmaster of the Evening  (5 mins) Ian Lim
  • 7.25pm Word of the Day by Language Evaluator (2 mins) Teo Kim Meng
  • 7.30pm President’s Opening Address (20 mins) Jacky Lim, CC CL
  • Excerpts of Toastmasters visit to Beijing and Hong Kong
  • Short Video Show on the Trip and the Toastmasters Convention
  • 7.50pm TMCS Inter Debate Competition (80 mins) Jose Kasijo / William Riyadi
    • Chairman Introduces and Highlights rules of the Contest Motion:  “In the 21st Century, men are less reliable than women as Leaders”  
    • Judges:  Jose Kasijo, William Riyadi and Lilyana Santoso
    • Contestants:  
       Proposition                                            Opposition  
       Ernest Chen (Team Leader)                     Elsa Lim (Team Leader)  
       Jeffrey Williams                                      Leong Chee Tung  
       Barbora Pazderova                                 Unni Krishnan  
       Kee Chin Ho                                          Joseph Alfred Pineda
    • Timer’s Report and Vote for the Best Debater  (1 min) Tay Hwee Teng
  • 9.10pm BREAK TIME AND REFRESHMENTS (15 mins) All
  • 9.25pm TABLE TOPICS SESSION  (Impromptu Speaking)  (20 mins) Stephen Tan, CTM
    • Timer’s Report and Vote for the Best Table Topics Speaker  (1 min) Tay Hwee Teng
  • 9.45pm LANGUAGE EVALUATION (5 mins) Teo Kim Meng
  • 9.50pm AH COUNTER REPORT (1 min) Johnny Ang, ACB CL
  • 9.51pm ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DEBATE WINNERS, GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESIDENT’S CLOSING ADDRESS(10 Mins) Jacky Lim, CC CL
  • 10.00pm END OF MEETING
  • Thank you and Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, ACB, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    TMCS weekly website statistics updates (30/5)

    30th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    We are pleased to share the following updates on our club’s (Toastmasters Club of Singapore) humble website (as of 30th May 2009):

     

    Total hits:68574 Hits from unique IPs:5855 Total hits, today:256 Hits from unique IPs, today:95 Hits, the last 7 days:2219 Unique hits, the last 7 days:416
    7480

    11 %
    8719

    13 %
    9095

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    8517

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    8970

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    516

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    6746

    10 %
    6032

    9 %
    5891

    9 %
    6608

    10 %
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Note: The red bars above represents the period from June 2008 to August 2008.

    Once again, we would like to thank you for your generous support over the years. We look forward to your continuous patronage for Toastmasters Club of Singapore. (Do keep the clicks coming in. :) )

    Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, ACB, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/
    P.S.: Please feel free to visit my blog (http://blogs.jangworld.com/) if you are interested to find more on how I’d used Brian Tracy’s 10-goal method to make our website 1 of the most popular Toastmasters website in Singapore.

     

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    Postponement of AGM from 01st June 09 to 15th June 09

    29th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    On behalf of our club president, we wish to announce that the AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be postponed from 01st June 2009 to 15th June 2009. We will announce more information once we have confirmed the details.

    Meanwhile, please feel free to contact our Club President, Jacky Lim, CC, CL (Mobile: 98227132 or email: zhengwei_lim@yahoo.com) if you need any clarification.

    Thank you and Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Quote of the Day (On doing your best)

    28th May 2009

    “People forget how fast you did a job - but they remember how well you did it. ”
    —Howard Newton  (extracted from my iLearningGlobal online backoffice)

    This is certainly true. I was told by a very experienced headhunter that “How you manage and discharge your Toastmasters’ duties and responsibilities will reflect your attitude and character in real life.”

    Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, ACB, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

     

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    What would you do if you suddenly have an extra $86,400?

    27th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    I was doing my daily routine on continuous learning when something jolted my memory. I was asked this question by my former Toastmasters club’s SAA when he was doing the icebreaker round the table. There were many, many different answers. I was caught by surprise, as the rest of the audience when he reveal the true meaning & significiance of this question:

    “What would you do if you suddenly have an extra $86,400?”

    If you are game enough to take up the challenge, please share your answer/ opinion with me via tmcs@jangworld.com offline. There’ll be a surprise for the answer which comes closest to its original meaning.

    Stay tuned.

    Cheers.

     

    Johnny Ang, ACB, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Quote of the Day (on perseverance)

    26th May 2009

    “I am a strong believer in luck and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.”
    —Benjamin Franklin 
    Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, ACB, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Finally, the Special Video Surprise for 18/5

    25th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    I’d received quite a few enquiries from both guests & members on the surprise video I’d showed during my Special Talk on 18/5.

    I’m pleased to annouce that the iLearningGlobal Corporate Team has managed to transfer the video file to me. For those who are interested, here’s the YouTube link when I get to be in the same video with John McLelland, CEO & Founder of iLearningGlobal.tv and, yes, Brian Tracy who’s now the Chief Learning Officer of iLearningGlobal.tv:

    URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTnv6yA6WNs

    What’s the chance of filming a video with Brian Tracy himself and for the world’s best known and most successful motivational speaker, author and coach to introduce you as his business partner? :P

    Enjoy the video. Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    Email: tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/  

    P.S.: If you’re interested to find out more, feel free to contact me offline @ ilgasia@jangworld.com or give me a call.

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    A very Warm Welcome to our new Members

    25th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    On behalf of Toastmasters Club of Singapore, we would like to welcome our following new members (whose new membership has been registered with Toastmasters International):

    • Ng Puay Hua
    • Kuk Hun Yi
    • Chong Su Cheng
    • Behzard Kolah

    Welcome onboard and we look forward to working with you on a life-long journey of self-discovery and continuous learning.

    Cheers.

     

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    Email: tmcs@jangworld.com
    http://blogs.jangworld.com
     

     

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    Weekly website statistics update (24/5)

    24th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    We are pleased to share the latest statistics for Toastmasters Club of Singapore’s (TMCS) website (as of 24th June 2009):

    Total hits:66951 Hits from unique IPs:5715 Total hits, today:57 Hits from unique IPs, today:35 Hits, the last 7 days:2280 Unique hits, the last 7 days:386

      

    7480

    11 %
    8719

    13 %
    9095

    14 %
    8517

    13 %
    7347

    11 %
    0

    0 %
    0

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    516

    1 %
    6746

    10 %
    6032

    9 %
    5891

    9 %
    6608

    10 %
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Note: The red bars above represent the period from June 2008 to August 2008. 

    Once again, we would like to thank you for your generous support over the years. We look forward to your continuous patronage for Toastmasters Club of Singapore. (Do keep the clicks coming in. :) )

    Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2006/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

     

     

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    Presentation Slides for the 18/5 Special Talk

    22nd May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    You can download a copy of the presentation slides for the 18/5 Special Talk (Planning Ahead with Goal-Setting) here:

    http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=d4cczpn_0g66bmwhj

    Regarding the Brian Tracy’s video showcased on 18/5, the original, full-length version is only available to iLearningGlobal’s members with an active monthly subscription. However, I can share with you the preview version which is available to the public. If you are interested to find out more, feel free to contact me offline @ ilgasia@jangworld.com for more details.

    Reference URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHMiNOQcNuI

    Thank you and Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Pending Changes for 01st June 2009

    21st May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    In view of the AGM (Annual General Meeting) to be held on 01st June 2009, please note that there will be some changes to our schedule for that day.

    Do rest assured that we will keep you posted on the latest changes here.

    Meanwhile, please feel free to contact our Club President, Jacky Lim, CC, CL (Mobile: 98227132 or email: zhengwei_lim@yahoo.com) if you need any clarification.

    Thank you and Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Special Notice for 01st June 2009

    21st May 2009

    Dear Fellow Members,

    I am posting this on behalf of our VPE (Vice-President of Education), Jeffrey Williams. 

    Toastmasters Club of Singapore will be organizing an Inter Debate competition on 1st June 2009 during our Chapter meeting

    To make it fun and interesting, we will have the competition as close as possible to the national debate championships. Winners will walk away with the Team Champions’ trophy and the audience can also look forward to winning prizes.

    We will need to form 2 teams by this Friday (22nd May 2009) to propose and oppose. The 2 teams will be given a week or more to prepare and research on the topic. Due to time constraints, please note there will not be any prepared speeches or table topics on 01st June 2009.

    The motion of the day:

    “In the 21st Century, men are less reliable than women as leaders”

    To make it very challenging, there will be equal number of men and women in each team.

    Interested parties, do email Jeffrey Williams (aws100@singnet.com.sg) by Friday (22nd May 2009) if you would like to propose or oppose. You will be given a week or so to prepare the topic. Appreciate very much if you could also appoint a leader in the group as the last speaker to round up the groups’ stand on the proposed or opposed motion.

    A panel of judges will be appointed to judge on the proceedings and decide on the winners. There will also be the award for the best debater which will be decided by the audience.
    For more information, please feel free to contact Jeffrey directly @ 96319504 or email (aws100@singnet.com.sg).

    Guests are still welcome to join us; the usual guest fess still apply. :-)

    Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Kudos to our members

    19th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    On behalf of the EXCO and the club, we would like to thank the following members for their help in making last night’s meeting a success.

    • Evaluators:
    • Kim Meng, Lawrence, Chin Ho, Geak Keong, Cher Khim, Swee Kiat
  • TME
    • Jose (it’s his maiden attempt)
  • Table-Topics
    • Dhilhara
  • Logistics
    • KK Chan & Liyana (for helping to pack the stuff up after the meeting)
  • Timer
    • YY Lee
  • Ah Counter:
    • Ian Lim
  • Guest Registration:
    • Swee Kiat & Ian

    Not to mention members, both old and new, showing up to help the club to attend to our guests. 

    As I’d mentioned in last night’s closing speech, it was a marvellous display of teamwork. Keep it up.

    Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Thank you for supporting my Special Talk (18/5)

    19th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    Many thanks to both guests and members who took the trouble to attend my Special Talk on 18th May 2009, 6:30pm.

    I’m encouraged by the larger-than-expected turnout yesterday, despite the fact it was a downcast Monday evening. Your responses (verbal & non-verbal), applause and support has certainly make it worthwhile. We are inspired to organise more Special Talks to cater to your Personal Development needs and enrich your Toastmasters experience.

    We look forward to your continuous support. Thanks again and Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

     

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    Category Winners for 18th May 2009

    19th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    We are pleased to announce our Category Winners for 18th May 2009:

    • Best Table Topics: Teo Kim Meng
    • Best Prepared Speech: Sally Yip
    • Best Project Evaluator: Teo Kim Meng

    Do stayed tuned for the Special programme line-up on 01st June 2009.

    IMPORTANT NOTE TO TMCS MEMBERS: Please note that there will be an AGM on 01st June 2009, 6:30pm.

    Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Reminder on Special Talk (18/5)

    17th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    Just a reminder of my special talk on Monday (18th May 2009) @ 6:30pm to share how I use Brian Tracy’s 10-goal setting method to make TMCS 1 of Singapore’s most popular Toastmasters website. Have you RSVP to tmcs@jangworld.com yet for your special surprise? :-) Looking forward to meet you tomorrow @ the Sheraton Towers Hotel.

    Cheers.
    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/
     

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    Weekly Website Statistics Update (16/5)

    16th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    Just a quick update on our website’s latest statistics (as of 16th May 2009):

    Total hits:64662 Hits from unique IPs:5553 Total hits, today:216 Hits from unique IPs, today:51 Hits, the last 7 days:2592 Unique hits, the last 7 days:341

      

    7480

    12 %
    8719

    13 %
    9095

    14 %
    8517

    13 %
    5058

    8 %
    0

    0 %
    0

    0 %
    516

    1 %
    6746

    10 %
    6032

    9 %
    5891

    9 %
    6608

    10 %
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Note: The red bars above represent the period from Jun ‘08 to Aug ‘08.

    Thanks for your continuous support for our humble website. Please keep your clicks coming in.

    P.S.: I will be holding a special talk on Monday (18th May 2009) @ 6:30pm to share how I use Brian Tracy’s 10-goal setting method to make TMCS 1 of Singapore’s most popular Toastmasters website. Have you RSVP to tmcs@jangworld.com yet for your special surprise? :-) Looking forward to meet you on 18th May 2009.

    Thank you and Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

     

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    Quote of the Day (on Goal Setting & Time Management)

    14th May 2009

    “Dost thou love life? then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of”
    —Benjamin Franklin
    Oh, btw,  I’ll be organizing a special talk on goal-setting on 18th May 2009, 6:30pm - 7pm. For everyone that send a RSVP message to tmcs@jangworld.com (just indicated [TMCS] in the subject line) and who turns up for the talk on 18th May 2009, there will be a very SPECIAL surprise from me. :-) I will show how I leverage on the new knowledge I’d learnt from Brian Tracy to make Toastmasters Club of Singapore’s website the most popular Toastmasters website in Singapore.

    Looking forward to welcoming you on 18th May 2009.

    Cheers.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Proposed Agenda for 18th May 2009

    13th May 2009

    Hi everyone,

    We are pleased to announce the proposed agenda for Monday, 18th May 2009. Please note that this is subjected to change without prior notice.

    • 6.30pm Special Talk -  Planning Ahead with Goal-Setting (30 mins)
    • Johnny Ang, CTM C
  • 7.00pm Networking, Fellowship and Refreshments (15 mins)
    • All
  • 7.15pm SAA calls meeting to order and Introduction from guests (5 mins)
    • Lilyana Santos
  • 7.20pm WELCOME by Toastmaster of the Evening  (5 mins)
    • Jose Kasijo
  • 7.25pm Word of the Day by Language Evaluator (2 mins)
    • Soh Swee Kiat, DTM
  • 7.30pm Acting President’s Opening Address (3 mins)
    • Johnny Ang, CTM CL, VPPR 2008/9
  • 7.35pm TABLE TOPICS (Impromptu Speaking) (25 mins)
    • Leong Chee Tung
  • Timer’s Report followed by Voting for the Best Table Speaker (1 min)
    • Nancy Chen
  • 8.00pm PREPARED SPEECHES
    • Project 1 - The IceBreaker (4-6 mins)
    • Andrew Kloede
  • Project 2 - Organize Your Speech (5-7 mins)
    • Vanessa Chin
  • Project 4 - How to Say It (5-7 mins)
    • Marc Gong
  • Project 5 - Your Body Speaks (5-7 mins)
    • William Riyad
  • Project 7 - Research Your Topic (5-7 mins)
    • Joshua H
  • Project 9 - Persuade with Power (5-7 mins)
    • Sally Yip
  • Timer’s Report followed by Voting for the Best Prepared Speech Speaker (1 min)
    • Nancy Chen
  • 8.45 pm BREAK TIME AND REFRESHMENTS (20 mins)
    • Al
  • 9.05 pm PROJECT EVALUATION (2 -3 mins)  
    • For Andrew Kloeden
    • Lawrence Cheng, CC C
  • For Vanessa Ching
    • Ng Cher Khim, CC CL
  • For Marc Gong 
    • Ian Lim
  • For William Riyadi
    • Teo Kim Men
  • For Joshua Ho
    • Lim Geak Keong, CL
  • For Sally Yip
    • Kee Chin Ho, ATM
  • Timer’s Report followed by Voting for the Best Evaluator (1 min)
    • Nancy Chen
  • 9.25pm LANGUAGE EVALUATION (5-8 mins)
    • Soh Swee Kiat, DTM
  • 9.35 pm AH COUNTER REPORT (1 min)
    • Simon Lee
  • 9.40pm AWARDS, GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTING PRESIDENT’S CLOSING ADDRESS (10 mins)
    • Johnny Ang, CTM CL, VPPR 2008/9

    Good Night- See you at our May 2009 Fast Track Clinic on 25th May 2009, same time, at SMU! Have a safe journey home  
    Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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    Quote of the Day (On Goal Setting)

    13th May 2009

    “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.”
    - Vince Lombardi

    P.S.: I’ll be organizing a special talk on goal-setting on 18th May 2009, 6:30pm - 7pm. For everyone that send a RSVP message to tmcs@jangworld.com (just indicated [TMCS] in the subject line) and who turns up for the talk on 18th May 2009, there will be a very SPECIAL surprise from me. 

    Stay tuned for more updates. Cheers.

    Warmest Regards.

    Johnny Ang, CTM, CL
    VPPR 2008/9
    Toastmasters Club of Singapore
    http://blogs.jangworld.com/

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