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NEWS
26 Jun 09.
The Installation Night is one of the annual events of SIM I Toastmasters
Club. During this gala event, we have the award presentations as well as the
Installation of the Incoming Executive Committee (Exco) for
2009-2010.In addition, there was a Special Presentation by Mr James Leong
(DTM). He spoke about “Dynamic Postures for Public Speaking". The coveted
"Toastmaster of the Year" award went to Wilson Ong, CC.
12 Jun 09.
We welcome five new members, Goh Wei Jia, Betty Choo, Sherry
Chua, Tok Choon Boon, Hong Mei Fang. They
are inducted at the chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin
Lim. Let us warmly welcome them to join our club. Towards
becoming the Speaker & Leader You Want To Be.
22 May 09.
We had our AGM (Annual General Meeting) at SIM Management House. At the
AGM, a new Executive Committee (EXCO) was elected and formed for the term 2009/2010
term.
8 May 09.
We welcome two new members,
Karen Soh and Kan Chee Wee. They
are inducted at the chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin
Lim. Let us warmly welcome them to join our club. Towards
becoming the Speaker & Leader You Want To Be.
25 Apr 09.
Toastmaster Ng Yee Hoon represented Area B4 in the
Division B Table Topics contest today,
(25th of April 2009)
As Champion of Area B4, Yee Hoon represented Area B4
to battle against the other Table Topics Champions of Area B1, B2, B3 and
B5.
Many of our members were there to support Yee Hoon,
they were
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President Chin Cheow Liang, CL
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Kelvin Ong, DTM
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Ong Chuan Aik, DTM
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Area B4 Governor, Belinda Woo, ACB, CL (Co-organising Chair
of the contest)
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VPE Priscilla Tan, TM
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VPE Dr Stella Wee, ACS, CL
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Gary Tan, ALS
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Michelle Lo, CL
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Masquerade guest, Sylvia Oo, DTM
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VPPR Wilson Ong, CC
If you were there, you would have seen and heard the high
standard and quality of the other contestants.
Therefore, it was not an easy battle but Yee Hoon,
being the only female contestant, was calm and steady when she
presented her Table Topics.
Congratulations to Ng Yee Hoon for emerging as the
1st Runner up of Division B Table Topics contest.
Yeah !!!
She has brought
tremendous glory to the club and once again affirmed our status as
one of the best Toastmasters club in Singapore.
Join me to applause and congratulate her achievement.
24 Apr 09.
Congratulations to CC Benjamin Lim and CC Freeman Yue for
successfully completing their C&L Project 10.
10
Apr 09. This event is a
memorable milestone for SIM I Toastmasters Club as we celebrate our
Silver Jubilee, our
25th Anniversary titled “Masquerade Ball”.
For the past 2 weeks, we have been
receiving many well –wishes and encouragements from members and guests.
On behalf of the Masquerade Ball
Committee, we would to express our heartfelt appreciation to your emails and
smses. Your words have given us a great “pat” on our shoulders.
For members and guests who were
present, we are indeed honored to have you as one of the 230 over attendees.
You have witnessed an extraordinary event in 2009 where there were many
excellent and electrifying performances.
One of the highlights of the night’s
program is when we showcased the montage (a series of photos) from 1984 to
2009. From the pictures, we can see the
transformation of SIM I Toastmasters Club from a small club in 1984 to
now, a leading Toastmasters club in Singapore.
In a nutshell, we are proud to be members of SIM I Toastmasters Club.
Last but not the least, we are
thankful to all members who have contributed your photos.
Here is the link to the photo album.
http://picasaweb.google.com/simtoastmasters/MasqueradeBall10April2009
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Mar 09. Area B4
International Speech & Table Topics contest held at SIM
Management House. Congratulations to our club representatives !
International Speech Contest (Area B4 level)
1st
Runner Up Derrick Kon
2nd
Runner Up
Lynn Yap
Table Topics Contest (Area B4 level)
Champion
Ng Yee Hoon
2nd
Runner Up Wilson Ong, CC
Join me to congratulate our winners.
Yee
Hoon, as the champion for the Table Topics contest will represent Area
B4 in the Division B contest held on the 25th April 2009 (Saturday).
13 Mar 09.
We welcome two new members,
John Sih and
Ryan Tan. They
are inducted at the chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin
Lim. Let us warmly welcome them to join our club. Towards
becoming the Speaker & Leader You Want To Be.
13 Feb 09.
Our
recent chapter meeting on the 27th of February 2009 (last Friday)
was our
club’s International Speech & Table Topics Contest.
The meeting was well received with high attendance and lots of explosive
power of words.
Here are the results of
the contest:
International Speech Contest (Club level)
Champion
Derrick Kon
1st
Runner Up Kelvin Ong, DTM
2nd
Runner Up Priscilla Tan
Table Topics Contest (Club level)
Champion Wilson Ong, CC
1st
Runner Up Kelvin Ong, DTM
2nd
Runner Up Ng Yee Hoon
Congratulations !
We wish our club
representatives all the best as they represent our club in the Area B4
International Speech and Table Topics Contest on the 14th March 2009
9 Jan 09.
We welcome two new members,
Koh Puay Eng and Seet Li Peng. They
are inducted at the chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin
Lim. Let us warmly welcome them to join our club. Towards better
speaking.
26 Dec 08.
We have the Finals of the debate in the first half of the
Chapter meeting.
Fighting Falcon and Simply Us were locked in a closely fought
debate. By judges' decision, Simply Us won the Finals of the debate.
On top of that,
Oon Tik Lee, ATM-B, CL
from "Simply Us"
was the
best speaker (debater) for the debate once again.
By members' vote,
TM Ng Yee Hoon was
the best table topics speaker for the debate.
In the second half of the
meeting, TM Rayson Lim and TM Shannon Goh organised the Christmas
Celebration with fun games, singing Christmas Carols and Christmas gift
exchange. To round up the meeting, we had sparkling drinks to toast for
Christmas and the New Year 2009.
12 Dec 08.
We welcome one new members, Samson Chen. He is inducted at the chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin Lim.
Let us warmly welcome him to join our club. Towards better speaking.
We also conducted our
debate in this Chapter meeting with for 4 teams namely,
Fearless Five (Gary
Tan, Lum Cheok Wai, Jennie Ong, Michael Ng and Ng Yee Hoon)
Fighting Falcon
(Martin Boon, Benjamin Lim, Freeman Yue, Dexter Toh, Karen Tan)
Real Deal (Yit Weng
Kay, Ricci Rikardo, Martin Li, Lynn Yap, Wilson Ong)
Simply Us (Neo Kim
Guan, Anthony Ng, Teo Chang Wee, Onn Tik Lee, Wayne Siew)
Fighting Falcon and
Simply Us emerged as the winners against their respective opponents,
They will battle out in the Finals on the 26 December 2008.
By members' vote, TM
Tamichelvan was the best table topics speaker in the first session of the
debate while
Oon Tik Lee, ATM-B, CL
was the best table topics speaker in the second session.
By judges' decision,
Oon Tik Lee,
ATM-B, CL from
"Simply Us"
was the best speaker
(debater) for the debate.
29 Nov 08.
Today is a milestone
for SIM I Toastmasters Club.
We are the Champions for the
1st
SIM IG Appreciation Bowling Tournament 2008 held at
Superbowl Mount Faber in Safra Mount Faber for the Exco members of the 12
Interest Groups of SIM. Our
club was represented by the following Exco members,
VPM Benjamin Lim (Team Leader)
VPM Freeman Yue
Treasurer N. Gunasekaran, CL
VPPR
Wilson Ong, CC
As the
inaugural Champion, we also won a huge and beautiful Challenge trophy for
the club. Now, we have the Challenge trophy to defend in 2009.
To add to the icing on the cake, we also won
$600 cash
which would be
credited to our club funds.
Besides being the
team Champion, Benjamin Lim was the individual best bowler.
28 Nov 08.
Congratulations to CC Wilson Ong for
completing his C&L Project 10.
22 Nov 08.
As
Champion
of Division B Evaluation Speech Contest held last month (11 October).
Our member,
Karen
Tan, CL who is also the Immediate Past President,
represented Division B in the District 80 Semi–Annual Convention Evaluation
Speech Contest held at YWCA Fort Canning Lodge on the 22 November.
Though
not placed, We would like to thank her for her participation as well as
lifting our banners high in Division B as well as in the District Level.
We are
sure that Karen has inspired and impacted many members to emulate her
success in future contests.
14 Nov 08.
We welcome three new members,
1)
Boonpueng Sinlaparat, 2) Derrick Kon, 3) Mollie Angeline Tay Siok Leng
They were inducted at the chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin Lim. Join me
to warmly welcome them at our chapter meeting.
11 Oct 08.
Brilliant
and Bravo ! Congratulations to Karen Tan,
CL for emerging as the
Champion of Division B Evaluation contest held at Zhenghua Community Centre. She has brought glory to the club
and affirmed our status as one of the leading toastmasters club in
Singapore.
10 Oct 08.
We welcome five new members, 1) Lum Cheok Wai, 2) Martin Li, 3) Rayson
Lim, 4) Ricardo Ricci and 5) Shannon Goh. They were inducted at the chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin Lim.
Let us warmly welcome them.
Congratulations to CC Yit Weng Kay for
completing his C&L Project 10.
4 Oct 08.
Club Social Event - Fun Bowling
Orchid Country Club.
We had an enjoyable time bowling
as well as getting to know each other better during the Fun bowling event.
We held a friendly competition for the top male and female bowlers. In
addition, we also gave out prizes for male and female rookie bowlers
who are beginners in the game but have shown great tenacity to participate.
Top
Female Bowlers
1st Place
Esther Tong
2nd place
Valerie Tan
3rd place
Kim Toh
Top
Male Bowlers
1st Place
Benjamin Lim
2nd place
Yap Boon Liang
3rd place
Jeremy Soh
4th place
Gary Tan
5th place
Dr Simon Lu
6th place
Rayson Lim
Female Rookie Bowlers
Jennie Ong
Patricia
Lim
Male
Rookie Bowlers
Chin
Cheow Liang
Kelvin
Ong
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Sep 08. Area B4 Humorous speech and Evaluation contest held at SIM
Management House. Congratulations to our club representatives !
Humorous Speech Contest - Area B4
Champion - Kim Toh, CL
1st Runner Up : Kelvin Ong, DTM
Evaluation Contest - Area B4
Champion - Karen Tan, CL
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Sep 08. We welcome three new members.
1) Chay Suet Yee, Jill
2) Jayanti Sari Jong
3) Ng Yi-Xin, Sabrina.
They were inducted at the
Chapter meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin Lim.
The theme of the Chapter meeting is Mid Autumn festival. The Best Dressed female and male Toastmaster goes to Michelle Lo, CL and
Michael Ng, ATM-B, CL respectively.
8 Aug 08. We welcome two new members, 1) Jennie Ong and 2) Neo Kim Guan. They were inducted at the meeting conducted by our VPM
Freeman Yue.
11
Jul 08. We welcome two new members, 1) ATM-B Lim Meng Tong and 2) Dexter
Toh. They were inducted at the meeting conducted by our VPM Benjamin Lim.
23
May 08. Congratulation to CC Andrew Osborne and CC Vera Chia for
completing their C&L Project 10.
9
May 08. Congratulation to CTM Karen Tan (our President) for achieving
CL status (Competent Leader).
19
Apr 08. Congratulation to CL Guna Nalappan for being the 2nd Runnerup
in the Division B Prepared Speech contest at Leng Kee CC.
11
Apr 08. Congratulation to CC Russell Loh for completing his C&L
manual and achieving Competent Communicator tonight.
8
Apr 08. Save
the Trees. A plea for e-mail in place of paper mail. By
President CTM Karen Tan
29
Mar 08. All our contestants for the AREA B4 Prepared Speech and Table
Topics Contest held at Joo Chiat Community Club emerged as winners.
CL Guna Nalappan and CC Michelle Lo are Champion and First Runner-up for
the Prepared Speech and ATM-B,
AL Patricia Lim and
Wilson Ong are Champion and First Runner-up in the Table Topics Contest.
CONGRATULATION.
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Mar 08. Congratulation to CL Guna Nalappan and
ATM-B,
AL Patricia Lim for
being crowned Champions in our club Prepared Speech and table Topics
Contest respectively. They will represent our club in the AREA B4 contest.
Also, a BIG thank you to all the participants, appointment holders and CC
Stephanie Lim for organizing the contest.
21
Feb 08. Congratulation to CC Kam for being voted for the BEST CFO of
the Year by Business Times. CC Kam special thanks to SIM1 toastmasters club
giving him the opportunity and venue to improve his public speaking,
otherwise he could not manage to make the award acceptance speech
successfully in front of 700 distinguished guests which include 3 ministers
and CEOs of listed companies during the award gala.
25
Jan 08. Congratulation to CC Guna and Lynn Yap for achieving Competent
Leader and Competent Communicator respectively.
12
Jan 08. NUSS Guild House has been voted to be our resident Chapter
Meeting Venue. If there is a better and viable alternate venue, we will
definitely consider. Meritus Mandarin conference rooms are undergoing a new
face lift and refurbishment.
11
Jan 08. Immediate past President Michelle is now a Competent Leader.
Congratulation.
2nd
Nov 07. This evening is our club 2nd networking and socializing night.
In the Pools tournament. Freeman Yue is the champion and Patricia Lim is
the runner-up. Around 20 plus people turned up for the event.
26th
Oct 07. Dr Stella Wee has completed the final project for the
Competent Leader Series and is now ACB, CL Dr. Stella Wee. Congratulation.
20th
Oct 07. ACS, CL Anthony Ng is the 2nd Runner-Up in the Division B
Humorous Speech Contest.
8th
Oct 07. Ong Chuan Aik application for DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster)
has been accepted by TI (Toastmaster International). Congratulation to DTM
Ong Chuan Aik.
My
Dog can walk on water. An article from TM Carmen Loh.
26th
Sep 07. Congratulation to Ong Chuan Aik for achieving ACG (Advanced
Communicator Gold).
14th
Sep 07. Yap Boon Liang has just completed the Communication Leader
Series in today chapter meeting and is now CL (Competent Leader).
Congratulation.
9th
August 07. Gary Tan, CL is the champion of AREA B4 Evaluation contest and
Anthony Ng, ACS,CL is the champion of the Humorous Speech contest. Well
done, and keep the momentum going.
27th
August 07. Congratulation to Chong Thian Choy, ATM-B and Patricia Lim,
ATM-B,
AL for being the
champion of the Humorous Speech and Evaluation contest respectively. Gary
Tan, CL and Michael Ng, ATM-B,CL are the 1st Runner-Up and 2nd
Runner-Up respectively of the Evaluation contest and Anthony Ng, ACS is the
1st Runner-Up of the humor contest. Many thanks to all the
contestants, officials, aides for making the contest a success.
16th
August 07. Habit of Highly Effectively People. By AL Patricia Lim.
15th
August 07. We welcome members to contribute articles to share in our
website. The articles can be your prepared speeches, personal write-up or
any interesting articles you stumble upon.
To start the ball rolling, our President has contribute the
following articles: Juggling 5 balls (about managing your life), Chasing
Daylight (making the best use of your time even …), You’ve
got to find what you love (Text, YouTube Video) by Apple CEO, Steve Job.
7th
August 07. Our club welcome the first new member Wilson Ong for the
term 07/08 and we wish him all the best in his Endeavour to be a good public
speaker.
27th
July 07. Congratulation to ACB Dr Stella Wee for achieving her Advanced
Communicator Bronze. Keep up the momentum.
22ND
June 07. Installation Night : Starry Starry Night. Celebrated at the M
Hotel at Anson Road (7 tables) with a
costume theme of MOVIE CHARACTERS.
There were talents all around as we witnessed fellow TMs sing, dance, talk
and play musical instruments. It was ultimate fun around. Awards and Achievements,
Photos.
6th
June 07. Welcome Tan
Swee Gek and Elena
Poh who joined our club this month.
25th
May 07. We have our AGM (Annual General Meeting) at SIM House. At the
meeting, a new EXCO for 2007/08 term was elected. We also have our
“Under Project 7” contest and a great thanks to all who are
involved in making the event a success
especially the contestants.
17th
May 07. We welcome TM Grace Bong to our club and we wish her all the
best to be a better speaker.
14th
May 07. SIM I Toastmaster Club is one of the winners of the Best Club
Award in District 80 for 2006 – 2007. DTM Kelvin Ong will receive the
award on behalf of our club at the District 80 Annual Convention in Hong Kong this weekend
18-21 May 2007. Kudos to all the members for making our club a success.
11th
May 07. Congratulation to CC Guna Nalappan for completing the Basic
and Leadership Manual and ATM-B, AL Patricia Lim for earning her Advanced
Leader title.
27th
April 07. Congratulation to CC Kam for completing the Basic and
Leadership Manual.
21th
April 07. In the Division B International Speech and Table Topics
Contest held at NTU Alumni, DTM Manivannan came in 2nd Runner-up. CL
Belinda was not placed. Good attempts by both members and we are proud of
you.
15th
April 07. We welcome Kang Li as he joined us this month and we wish him
all the best.
24th
March 07. DTM Manivannan and CL Belinda are Champions of AREA B4
International Speech and Table Topics contest respectively. Well done!
23rd
March 07. CC Chin Cheow Liang completed his Successful Club Series this evening
and is now a CL (Competent Leader). Congratulation.
14th
March 07. Congratulation to CC William Chew who became Competent
Communicator this day. He did project 10 of the C&L manual with
Grassroots Toastmasters Club.
1st
March 07. A warm welcome to Tamilchelvan,
Marshall Cooper and Lynn Yap who
joined us this month.
23th
February 07. Chapter meeting Chinese New Year celebration at the SRC
(Singapore Recreation Club) at the Padang. Only table
topics session, Lo Hei, dinner and karaoke. Photos.
8th
February 07. We welcome two new members Benjamin Lim and Roy Chan to our club.
5th
February 07. SIM STUDENT toastmaster club was officially chartered. The
club is sponsored by SIM I TMC and members were there to witness the
occasion. Click for Photos.
More!
4th
February 07. Contest Results! TM Kelvin Ong’s submission for the new
hardcopy Newsletter name is the WINNER. There are NO WINNER for the “Guess
the Photo” contest in the Nov 06 issue of the newsletter. Curious to
know who they really are. CLICK
HERE.
30th
January 07. We welcome the following new members. William Chew, Esther
Koh, Yit Weng
Kay.
6th
January 07. Our President CTM Michelle received the SMEDLEY AWARD 2006
from District 80 Governor DTM Poh Kim Siong at the Club Officers Training
at NTU Alumni. Congratulation to all members who made the mark to achieve
the award.
December
22nd. We had light refreshments
at Chatterbox after our Christmas Celebration chapter meeting at
1130pm, Friday. As the clock ticked midnight, it is 23rd, and
we celebrate someone birthday. Who is this person?
November
25th. Anthony Ng has just completed the 10th project from two
advanced manuals at last night meeting and is eligible for ACS (Advanced
Communicator Silver).
November
10th. A warm welcome to Jackson Ong, our new member for this month.
We wish him all the best to be a better communicator.
November
3th. About 20 people turned out at The Legend, Fort Canning Club
for our club networking and relaxation. We had 16 participants for our very
first POOL knock out tournament. ATM-S,
AL Ong Chuan Aik
emerged the Champion of the tournament.
October
27th. Chin Cheow Liang finished C&L Project and was awarded CC
(Competent Communicator. Congratulation.
Haze : Your Guide to staying Healthy. By TM Kam
October
14th. DTM Kelvin Ong came in 1st Runner-up in Humorous Speech and
2nd Runner-up in Evaluation Contest at Division B. Good performance, keep
it up.
October
13th. Yap Boon Liang is a Competent Communicator. Congratulation.
Men and Women ……………………
by VPE Carmen Loh
October
7th.
Congratulation to DTM Kelvin Ong. He was crowned Champion for Area B4
Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest. He will represent our club for the
Division B contest on 14th
Oct.
Chin Soo Fatt was awarded ACS (Advanced
Communicator Silver) on 1st October 2006. Congratulation
to ACS Chin Soo Fatt for the award.
Sep
2006 : TM Zhang Yifan, TM Karen Soh and Diana Sin
joined us this month and we wish them all the best to be better speakers.
Men are like
………………………... by TM Sylvia Quek
What is Toastmasters (with FAQ)? by Division B Governor ATM-B
Tan May Yan
How much water do you need? by TM Chin Cheow Liang
Workshop: Communication with an attitude of Plenitude by CTM
Karen Tan. Photos
Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest 2006/2007 photographs.
Click here
Successful Public Speaking Workshop by ATM-B Oon Tik Lee in
Aug 2006
“I
have a dream” speech (with text and audio) by Dr Martin Luther King
Jr
Aug
2006 : TM Shargie Lau and TM Louise Lee has
rejoined our club. TM Harry Wee, TM James Tan, TM Chow Kam Wing, TM Freeman Yue, TM Teo Chang Wee, TM May Lee and CTM Dr. Stella Wee are new members
to our club. We wish them all the best in their journey to be a good public
speakers.
Jul 2006 : DTM
Kelvin Ong and CTM Karen Tan, two of our
experienced toastmasters have rejoined our club this month and we extend
our warmest welcome and regards to them.
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