12 September 2019 - MAKE IT HAPPEN

THIS MEETING WAS EXCITING BEYOND WORDS

During this month's monthly meeting, we have a theme that served as a good reminder to us, whatever goal we have, we make it happen.

Meeting theme of the month

We had the privilege of having one of our senior member, Dr. Arul, DTM to be our General Evaluator this meeting, who humorously referred himself as a RTM (Retired Toastmaster) and intend to become an ATM (Active Toastmaster) once again, he delivered his General Evaluator Report with great substance.

The meeting also saw the completion of Serena Pang, DTM's Pathway Level 2 (Presentation Mastery) which brought the Distinguished Club Program points of D'Utama Advanced Toastmasters Club to a total of three points. We are right on track to making our vision of 10 DCP points a reality!

Role Players

Toastmaster of the day  Lim Zhu San, CC

General Evaluator        A. Arulnathan, DTM

Grammarian                  Foong Weng Tuck, ACB, CL

AH Counter                   Chan Foong Yen, EC2

Timer                             Susie Chung

ASAA                             Sylvia Hoh

Project Speakers / Evaluators 

SHARON KOH  /   PETER SIEW, DTM
TAMMY TAN  /   LYNDA LIAN, CC, CL
SERENA PANG, DTM   /   TAN KIAN YOONG, DTM

LINDA TRIVINO, CC    /    SHARON FOO, IP4

Table Topics Master: CHEANG MIN SHIN, DL1
Table Topics Evaluator: VINCENT OON, PM1

Winners

Best Speaker: Linda Trivino, CC

Best Table Topic: Claire Khoo (guest)
Best Evaluator: Tan Kian Yoong, DTM

Best Speaker: Linda Trivino, CC

Toastmaster of the evening: Lim Zhu San, CC

Serena Pang, DTM completing her pathway Level 2

Best table topic speaker: Claire Khoo (guest)

Best evaluator: Tan Kian Yoong, DTM

Check out the photos taken of the day here.




Prepared by, Edward Teh, EC1.

8 August 2019 - THE SPARK IS WITHIN YOU

TWO STEPS FORWARD

Mr. President, Edward Teh kick-started the second meeting of the term by sharing the exciting news that D'Utama Advanced Toastmasters Club has achieved 2 Distinguished Club Program point in just a month into the new term. While we celebrate our achievements, we should also keep in mind that we have at least 7 points to go to achieve our target - President Distinguished Club Award.

President Edward sharing the progress fo the club to the members

THE SPARK IS WITHIN US

Meeting theme of the month

Do you remember why did you step into the doors of Toastmasters? Why were you on the look out for a place like Toastmasters? 

For most of us, it was a desire to learn and to grow.

There is a spark within each of us that yearns to grow into a flame, and every time we speak, we inspire the audience with this spark within us. And when we speak to a group of people, the spark spreads across the plane and grow into a beautiful flame, that is the reason why Toastmasters is such a beautiful place, a beautiful community to be a part of.

The meeting was smooth and successful where each member and guest had an opportunity to speak and thoroughly enjoyed the meeting. 

During the meeting we also celebrated the achievement of three of our members, Vadim Khasanov for achieving his Pathway Level 1, Chan Foong Yen for achieving Pathway Level 2 and Sharon Foo for achieving the award of Advanced Communicator Gold. 

See you in our next meeting: 11 September 2019 (Make It Happen!)

Role Players

Toastmaster of the day  Ng Swee Lynn, ACB, ALB

General Evaluator        Cindy Chan, CC

Grammarian                  Cheang Min Shin, DL1

AH Counter                   Ng Tien Seong

Timer                             Grace Tay

ASAA                             Lim Zhu San, CC

Project Speakers / Evaluators 

CHAN FOONG YEN, EC1   /   VINCENT OON, PM1
SYLVIA HOH MIN CHIN   /   LINDA TRIVINO, CC
ANDREW LEWIS, ACB   /   LIM LAY KUN, DTM

CHOOI KUM YING, DL2    /    IVAN HO, DTM

SHARON FOO, IP4   /    BERNARD LOUIS, DTM

Table Topics Master: SHARON KOH
Table Topics Evaluator: TRIX TENG, CC

Winners

Best Speaker: Andrew Lewis, ACB

Best Table Topic: Hannah (guest)
Best Evaluator: Bernard Louis, DTM

Photos

TME: Ng Swee Lynn, ACB, ALB

Table Topic Master: Sharon Koh

Best Table Topic Speaker: Hannah

Best Speaker: Andrew Lewis, ACB

Best Evaluator: Bernard Louis, DTM

Sharon Foo, IP4 completing Advanced Communicator Gold

Chan Foong Yen, EC2 achieving her Pathway Level 2

Vadim Khasanov completing his Pathway Level 1

View the complete Facebook photo album here. 

Prepared by Edward Teh, EC1

11 July 2019 - SEEING IS BELIEVING

The New Term Begins!

The first meeting of the 2019/2020 term started with a sharing from Mr. President, Edward Teh on a topic that is closely related to the theme of the meeting (Seeing is Believing) - our dreams. 

Theme of the meeting: Seeing is believing

Big dreams always seem unattainable at first, but as long as we maintain our faith and keep moving in that direction, we will gain momentum, and eventually the dream is just within our grasp.

Opening address by Mr President Edward

The meeting was an exciting one with over 40 pax attendance and a lineup consisting of many experienced speakers, and it concluded with two of our members achieving major milestones in their Toastmasters Journey - Sylvia Hoh completed her ice breaker speech and Vincent Oon completed his Presentation Mastery Level 1. Congratulations to both!

Be sure to join our next meeting on 8 August 2019 with the theme - The Spark is Within You!

Role Players

Toastmaster of the day  Sharon Foo, IP4

General Evaluator        G Subramaniam, DTM

Grammarian                  Dinesh Krishnan, ACB, CL

AH Counter                   Lim Zhu San, CC

Timer                             Jeff Foong, DTM

ASAA                             Grace Tey

Project Speakers / Evaluators 

SYLVIA HOH MIN CHIN   /   LEE WEI SEONG, ACG,CL
CINDY CHAN, CC   /   TAN KIAN YOONG, DTM
VINCENT OON   /   JOHAN OOI, CC, ALB

CHOOI KUM YING, DL2    /    LOW YAT SEOW, DTM

LINDA TRIVINO, CC    /    SHEILA WONG, DTM

Table Topics Master: STUART TANG, CC, CL
Table Topics Evaluator: VADIM KHASANOV

Winners

Best Speaker: Linda Trivino, CC

Best Table Topic: Yuan Hui (guest)
Best Evaluator: Johan Ooi, CC, ALB

Photos

Table Topic Master: Stuart Tang, CC, CL

Word of the day: Inspire

Birthday stars of the month

Mr. General Evaluator: G Subra, DTM

Best table topic speaker: Yuan Hui

Best Speaker: Linda Trivino, CC

Best Evaluator: Johan Ooi, CC, ALB

Vincent Oon completing Presentation Mastery Level 1

View the complete Facebook photo album here. 

Prepared by Edward Teh, EC1.

13 JUNE 2019 - THE END MARKS A NEW BEGINNING

The End Marks A New Beginning.

It is the final meeting of the term 2018/2019. Madam President Sharon Foo delivered her final presidential address with full appreciation to the team and members . 

Beautiful poster designed by incoming VPPR: Tammy Tan

It has been a delightful term of many achievements and highlights. We thank the exemplary leadership of Madam President Sharon and her team for their hardwork for the past year. At the same time, we bid the exco for the new term all the best and may they bring the club to greater heights. 

Inspiring final closing speech by Madam President Sharon, IP3

New Members Induction

During the meeting we have also conducted the new member induction for our three talented and highly driven members - Swee Lynn, Tien Seong, and Sylvia, complete with the Toastmasters' promise by all the members by DUA, the family of DUA is getting bigger, and stronger.

It was a light and fun New Member Induction by our incoming VPM: Min Shin

Role Players

Toastmaster of the day  Cheang Min Shin, DL1

General Evaluator         Lee Wei Seong, ACG, CL

Grammarian                  Vincent Oon

AH Counter                   Dinesh Krishnan, ACB, CL

Timer                             Sylvia Hoh

ASAA                             Tammy Tan

Project Speakers / Evaluators 

NG TIEN SEONG               /   LIM LAY KUN DTM
SAMANTHA         /    THAM CHEE WAH DTM
LIM LAY KUN DTM (EVALUATION) / LOW YAT SEOW DTM

Table Topics Master: CHAN FOONG YEN, EC1
Table Topics Evaluator: LINDA TRIVINO, CC / FOONG WENG TUCK, ACS, CL

Winners

Best Table Topic: Azlan (guest)
Best Evaluator: Lim Lay Kun, DTM

Photos

General Evaluator: Lee Wei Seong, ACG, CL

Toastmaster of the Evening: Cheang Min Shin, DL1

Best Evaluator: Lim Lay Kun, DTM

Best Table Topic Speaker: Azlan

TT Master: Chan Foong Yen, EC1 with First TT Speaker, Joseph Gomez, DTM

First time ASAA: Tammy Tan

First Speaker: Ng Tien Seong

Second Speaker: Samantha

Prepared by Edward Teh, EC1.

9 MAY 2019 BATTLE OF THE SEXES

Men are from Mars, women are from Venus
The yin and the yang. Both genders are different in needs and priorities And somehow , the differences will complement one another into a complete puzzle.

This is the highly anticipated debate meeting. Two teams pitted their skills against each other on the topic MEN ARE THE COMPLICATED GENDER. It was one hilarious display , no holds bar with quick witted opinions freely expressed . An open debate to the floor added on the intensity of the battle. A meeting to be remembered .


Men Team
TAN KIAN YOONG, JOHAN OOI, LIM ZHU SAN

Women Team
SERENA PANG, LINDA TRIVINO, NG SWEE LYNN

The women team emerged victorious. Both teams are winners and every debater prepared thoroughly and ran through 2 mock debates before the live debate. We thank you for your enthusiasm , the external judges and everyone who was present. The meeting was a roaring success and the walls shook with relentless laughter from start to end. 

What an incredible meeting. They came, they saw, they learned. All of us had an amazing time

Prepared by Sharon Foo ACS ALB IP3

31 MAY 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

It is that time of the year again
we are ready to board Cruise DUA7564
Estimated Time Departure is 730pm @ port 1.05
Last boarding call is 725pm and the weather forecasted... calm sea and bright stars.

The Cruise is strictly for registered passengers
Hot meals will be served at 630pm for your dining pleasure
The captain and her crew will address through out the cruise
Have a delightful journey on board Cruise DUA 7564

                                                   The HAPPY passengers

                                                Current Exco and newly elected Exco

                                                       new Exco

Congratulations to the newly elected Exco term 2019/2020 and thank you to the current Exco term 2018/2019 for a wonderful term and leading the club to DCP 10/10

A term of many events conducted which were 2 workshops, 1 forum, 4 contests, installation dinner, chinese new year dinner, a debate, regular meetings and monthly exco meetings.

The theme HAPPY (Have A Purposeful Positive YES ) with DUA has been apt as it was a fruitful and awesome term. Wishing the next lineup of exco the very best and we knew you will be amazing.



Prepared by Sharon Foo ACS ALB IP3