KKTMC 14th Meeting of the Term 2013-2014... From the Heart

"The first step into achieving your goal, is to believe and imagine that you're there"

~TM Jeremiah Mojuntin

Fellow Toastmasters, ladies and gentlemen,

Before we proceed with our 15th Meeting of the Term, happening tomorrow, let's recap on our 14th Meeting of the Term which was successfully held on the 28th January 2014, hosted by our favourite (did I mean my favourite?) Nora Liew, CC.

She started off the meeting, announcing that the theme of the meeting was, "Don't Worry, Be Happy". And then she brought us all to stand up and dance to the song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Though I couldn't quite join in the beat, I observed that everyone had a good laugh. Their muscles sure were eased. Thanks Nora, for the light and easy warm up session :)

In his Speech #3 from the Competent Communicator Manual, TM Jeremiah Mojuntin spoke on "Overthinking and Overdaydreaming". Thank you JJ; your imagination sure is, the Quintessence of you. 

TM Emylia Marianne Phillip's Speech #5, also from the the Competent Communicator Manual was entitled "Wise Decisions". Her 3 powerpoints are;

1. Make a plan;

2. Have an accountability partner

3. Set a deadline

Yours truly delivered her ACB9; Project #4 A Touching Story from the Storytelling Manual. Entitled "Beside You", she retold the story of how her Mother supported her Father through the finish line in the exam for the 2nd DAN Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. 

This meeting, we caught a few Toastmasters Family (by blood, seriously) present. Among them are:

1. Our very own Past President of the Club; Francis Tham, DTM & Daughter, Kimberley Tham

2. TM Joseph Raj and her daughters, Julia Raj and Judith Raj

3. The Liew Sisters, Joanna Liew, ACB, CL and Nora Liew, CC

4. The Iskandar Family; Iskandar Ahmad, DTM, Fauziah Mat Noor, CTM, CL, Ily Mumtaz Iskandar, CC, CL & the rest of the crew....................

Wasn't it a Quintessence to attend such a meeting with the strong seniors present? For me, it sure is :) And oh! Thank you Madam Grammarian Jamie Chiengfor the word of the evening.

Below are a few moments captured during our meeting. Check 'em out!

Fellow Toastmasters, ladies and gentlemen, 

If you'd like to be part of this circle, this team, this family, come and join us on our 15th Meeting of the Term (Theme: Chinese New Year)  which will be hosted by our Toastmaster of the Evening, Eilvane Chieng, CC. It's happening tomorrow!

Date: 11th February 2014 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.30pm (Arrival and Registration at 7.00pm)

Venue: Celyn Hotel, City Mall

See you tomorrow, in you most beautiful Cheongsam and as Red & Gold attire as possible! 

Best regards,

...from the heart

Fia binti Iskandar

President 2013-2014

Kota Kinabalu Toastmasters Club

Tel: +60167763622

Find us on:

Blog: http://kktoastmastersclub.blogspot.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kktoastmastersclub/ 

KKTMC 13th New Year Themed Meeting of the Term 2013-2014... From the Heart

Beautiful things don't ask for attention.

~Sean O'Connell, in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Dearest friends,

That is a quote which gives deep meaning to me. I find it beautiful, and hope you find it meaningful too :)

Just as I expected it to be, our KKTMC 13th New Year themed Meeting of the Term is another meaningful one. What makes it different to me was, the "game" made by our Madam Toastmaster of the Evening Sylvia Maten. She cut out handheld sized pink cards with "I Declare" written on them. She made us think, of what we want to declare this year and the 3 best ones wins the books that she bought for us. 

Thank you Madam Grammarian Nora Ridzwan for the Word of the Evening, "Imperturbable". It is, indeed, im-par-tar-ba-bal. Hee :D

This meeting, we witnessed 3 speakers embark on their journey of enhancing their public speaking skills.

TM Kamilia Kamaruzaman shared with us about The Dreadful Sickness in her Speech #2. Apparently, the dreadful sickness in her homesickness while studying abroad. You must be happy to be back, Lily! Now its your brother, Azfar's turn to have it :))

Nora Liew, CC, delivered the Speech Project Speaking in Praise, from the Manual Special Occasion Speeches. In her ACB7, spoke highly of her father, Christopher Liew, DTM, how he is a man of diligence, discipline, and very calm. Way to go Uncle Chris! 

Watching Nanthakumar Kumaresan, CC deliver his ACB5, was like watching a show! He shared with us how he discovered dancing, how he started off confused as to, why he has to learn the same thing over in every single dance class, and slowly, began to embrace the art of dancing, which has now become a big part of his life. 

Thank you to the dancers (Nantha & Nora Ridzwan's friends) for joining us this meeting and supporting Nantha. We hope you had a good time :)

Allow me to also thank Mr Bakar, Jamie, President Kyle Young (of UTC), Jasmine, Nantha, Nora R & Dr Sivathandavarayan Murugesan coming to the meeting, and inviting your friends over. :)

At the end of the meeting, we went back to the beginning, and look at our pink "I Declare" cards. Many, many beautiful things were written on the cards. To me, its enlightening to see, what is behind the thoughts and minds of the people present. Its nice to know, other people's visions, missions, dreams, and what matters most, to them. Thank you for sharing the beautiful thoughts. And thank you, Sylvia, for the brilliant idea.

As much as there were so many strong & beautiful declarations, we have only 3 books to give away. And the winners to the books are as follows

First Place:

I control my destiny

by 

Toastmasters Ambassador Jess Vun, DTM

Second Place:

I am a man free of my own self-doubt, self-pity and selfishness

by 

President Kyle, University Toastmasters Club

Third Place:

I will help my club achieve 10/10 by completing my speeches

by 

TM Dr Sivathandavarayan Murugesan 

(Our KKTMC member, now a Lahad Datu TMC Exco)

Congratulations to all winners! I am positive that they went home smiling :)))))

To the hardworking Executive Committee of the Term 2013-2014, another meeting well done! A pat on the back guys :)

Our next meeting will be our 14th Meeting of the Term:

Toastmaster of the Evening: Nora Liew, CC

Date: 28th January 2014 (Tuesday)

Time: 7.30pm (sharp!)

Venue: Celyn Hotel, City mall

Before that, we will have our 3rd SAA Outing of the Term:

Organised by: SAA Dean Ching Yee

Date: 25th January 2014 (Tomorrow!)

Time: 7.00pm

Venue: Dean's Residence

Fees: RM15/pax (for food)

Please contact him at Email: dcyee88@hotmail.com or Phone: 016-822 2551 to RSVP

And oh, below are beautiful photos captured during our meeting!! Thanks Lily for the pictures :))

Till then, see you tomorrow, and the following Tuesday!

Best regards,

...from the heart

Fia binti Iskandar

President 2013-2014

Kota Kinabalu Toastmasters Club

Tel: +60167763622

Find us on:

Blog: http://kktoastmastersclub.blogspot.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kktoastmastersclub/ 

KKTMC Carolling Outing 2013

Dear Fellow Toastmasters and Friends,

Thank You for all the Support & Enthusiasm to make this year KKTMC Christmas Caroling a Success.

Special thanks to Nora Liew & Jamie Chieng for their endless aid and assistance, without them the event would have been a bust.

Furthermore, I would also like to thank Christine for providing us a place for Carol Practice and Opening Her Home for us to spread the Christmas Joy. I am truly grateful for your support Christine.

Moreover, to Ronald and his Family, thank you for Opening Your Home and your Kind Hospitality. I hope our Caroling has brought much Christmas Spirit to your home.

Finally, to our guitarist Felix, thank you for helping out in such a short notice. You are truly a life saver.

The bright and hopeful New Year 2014 is drawing near.

Here Wishing Everyone a Happy & Prosperous New Year!

Best Regards,

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