We are TWENTY ONE. Toastmasters@Hope is now a Chartered Club of TI.

Today, 38 attended Toastmasters@Hope meeting,

to hear DTM Kris Tay sharing on “Using Storytelling Skills to Motivate and Inspire” and Division A international Speech Champion CC Yvonne Tan challenging the audience to participate in “The Dream of a Girl in Red”.

Toastmasters of the Day

With DTM Yeo Chai Tun as Toastmaster of the Day, the meeting proceeded informally, injected with humour
and putting the many non Toastmasters present at ease.

Prepared Speeches

Prepared speeches delivered by Karen Koh (P2) and Li Silin (P8) were well received.

While Karen spoke about the healthy, happy and hopeful lifestyle, Silin with her story of Ben and his Umbrella, drove home the point that we need to be prepared for life with well prepared plans.

Speech Evaluation

The Speech Evaluation by Emily Sim and ACS CL Mark Leong were most encouraging and practical, demonstrating their skills acquired through TI in listening, thinking and speaking.

Table Topics

With CTM Sharon Siow as Topics Masters, proverbs concerning death, life and shame were well handled by Andrew Lim and Cliff.

The Ah-Counter

CTM Mike Woon’s report of speakers and their pause fillers, was comprehensive such that non Toastmasters who spoke briefly to introduce themselves were not spared! It was indeed helpful.

The Timer

Law Chor Hoo kept a tight rein of time, showing the red card to those who spoke passed their time…

The Event Promoter

Thus adding stress to DTM Tay Yiang Ping who had two minutes air time to promote the Semi Annual Convention in November.

I have never seen her speaking so fast and so frantic before!

The Grammarian

DTM Albert Lim, Language Evaluator motivated the meeting with his positive feedback and Word of the Day – “Motivation”

it was a highly charged meeting, professional yet informal.

At the end of the meeting, three new members signed up to join Toastmasters@Hope, making a total of TWENTY ONE members.

With that Toastmasters@Hope is now a Chartered Club of TI

Thank you for your support.

We are a part of a global organisation committed to personal growth and development of individuals to be better leaders and speakers.

MichaEL Lau
Tel 9728-0919 / 6585-6195
Toastmasters@Hope
Sharpen your Thinking, Listening and Speaking skills

Public Speaking is the number 1 fear among many people. But you can conquer that fear, painlessly and enjoyably, by attending the Speechcraft Program conducted by Toastmaster@HOPE.

Speechcraft June 2010 (Saturdays)

1. Jun 12
2. Jun 19
3. Jul 3
4. Jul 10
5. Jul 17

What is Speechcraft?

Speechcraft is a program to develop your public speaking abilities. You don’t receive a grade and you can proceed at your own pace.

Experienced and award-winning Toastmasters present the fundamentals of public speaking in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere of the Toastmasters club. Through participation you will become an experienced and poised speaker.

In the four (4) + one (1) sessions you might not get rid of the butterflies in your stomach, but you’ll have them flying in formation!

Learn By Doing

In Speechcraft, you will learn through practice and by studying the materials provided. Your personal Toastmasters advisor will help you prepare for your short talks. You will gain confidence in written and impromptu speeches, body language and listening skill.

How Will It Help Me?

Speechcraft will make you a better communicator at home and in the workplace. Without the ability to communicate well, you can end up frustrated, poorly recognised for your efforts and be de-motivated.

Speechcraft will improve your performance in…

• Meeting the public
• Conducting business meeting
• Motivating people
• Interviewing for jobs
• Selling ideas or products

What Is Toastmasters?

Speechcraft is presented by your local Toastmasters club, an affiliate of Toastmasters International.

Toastmasters is the world’s largest organization devoted to success through communication and leadership development.

Toastmasters was founded in California in 1924 by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley. It now has more than 13,000 clubs in 106 countries. More than 250,000 people have benefited from Toastmasters!

Sign Up NOW!

Speechcraft is your key to being a successful, confident communicator. Sign up for Speechcraft now, and be never afraid to speak up again!

Or fill up the contact us form.

The authors of “Made to Stick” wrote,

“Stories have the amazing dual power to simulate and inspire. And most of the times we don’t even have to use much creativity to harness these powers – we just need to be ready to spot the good ones (stories) that life generates every day.”

Many believe the myth that storytelling is only for children.
How wrong that is!

Storytelling skills are powerful tools to motivate and inspire – children and adults alike.
Amongst the Toastmasters Advanced Manuals, there is one dedicated to storytelling.

Storytelling Skills Are Powerful Tools To Motivate And Inspire

Speaker : Kris Tay, DTM

Speaker’s Profile:
Kris Tay is an inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator who is passionate about maximizing and unlocking the full creativity and potential of children and adults alike.

Kris is a master public speaker and an effective leader. She is also a certified facilitator for Lego Serious PlayTM.

In her capacity as the Area Governor with Toastmasters International in 2008, she mentored many club leaders, and provided supportive and constructive feedback to fellow toastmasters.

Kris has a degree in Business Administration.

Don’t miss this educational talk on how you can make stories come alive and harness the power to inspire and motivate!

You are invited to this free Toastmasters Educational Session.

Lately, 3 other Toastmasters Clubs deserve my highest recommendation.

But, why learn public speaking in the first place?
This is what Donald Trump has to say:

Which are the 3 other Toastmasters Clubs to practice public speaking?

Public Speaking in Changi, Sengkang & Cairnhill

Toastmasters@Hope

Location

Changi Bethany Church/Hope Presbyterian Church

Room 313-315 (Level 3)

694 Upper Changi Road East

Meeting Time :

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:30pm – 12:30pm

Mentor / Sponsor

Michael Lau

Anchorvale CC Toastmasters Club

Location

Anchorvale CC

59 Anchorvale Road

Singapore 544965

Meeting Time :

4th sat of the month 2pm – 4:30pm

Mentor / Sponsor

Mike Woon

Cairnhill Mandarin Toastmasters Club

Meeting Location :

Cairnhill Community Conference Room

1 Anthony Road, Singapore 229944

Meeting Time :

Every 1st Monday of the month from 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Mentor / Sponsor

Tay Yiang Ping

The 3 Heavyweight Public Speakers, Club Sponsors and Mentors

What do the 3 Toastmasters have in common?
They are champions in speech contests!
I lost to all 3 of them.

Michael Lau

I lost to Michael in year 2009 while he was still a fairly new member.

The next time we cross path again, I’ll be more well prepared.
Let me brush up my public speaking skills and I’ll duel with him again.

To learn and practice public speaking at the East of Singapore: Changi, East Coast, Tampines, Simei, Bedok, Pasir Ris, etc; contact Michael Lau.

Mike Woon

I lost to his winning speech “Wonder Woon” in year 2004.
He went on to win at the next level and represented Singapore in Hong Kong, competing with the rest of the best in Asia.

Mike is hard to beat any day.
Unlikely I could this lifetime.
I’ll send my son when he reached the age of 18.

At least, my son could beat him in height.

To learn and practice public speaking at the North East Region of Singapore: Sengkang, Anchorvale, Houngang, Punngol, Seletar, etc; contact Mike “Wonder” Woon.

Tay Yiang Ping

Yiang Ping is Chinese educated and yet I lost to her in English speech contest, not once but twice; in year 2006 and 2007.

It would sure be a sweeter revenge to beat her in a Mandarin Speech Contest.
Cairnhill Mandarin here I come.

To learn and practice public speaking in Mandarin at the City, Orchard, Newton and Central Area, contact Tay Yiang Ping.

Why Toastmasters@Hope?

It is a new Toastmasters Club in the East.
Members are new and young, and eager to learn.
So learn and grow with us – in a friendly and family environment.

We have experienced Toastmasters as Sponsors and Mentors.
That makes our learning journey fun and fulfilling.
But the most important reason,
You are a CHARTER MEMBER of Toastmasters@Hope

That makes the difference – a GREAT difference.

As a Charter Member,

You are the founding members of the Club.
You are recognized as Charter Member for life.

And above all – your renewal subscription is guaranteed for life.
That means your membership subscription will not change.
Even when the rates are revised and increased.
That is your rights and privilege as a Charter Member of Toastmasters@Hope

So how many Charter Members are we looking for?

We have vacancies for just FOUR more.

We already have three who are also members of other Toastmasters Clubs.
We have ten who have signed and paid their subscriptions.
We have another three who have indicated their interest to become members.

That means we can accept another FOUR new members.
Are you the ONE?
Make history.

Be a Charter Member of Toastmasters@Hope

Hurry… Fill up the Contact Hope form now.

MichaEL Lau
Tel 9728-0919 / 6585-6195
Toastmasters@Hope
Sharpen your Thinking, Listening and Speaking skills

My friend, Mike Woon is chartering a Toastmasters club in Anchorvale.

Anchorvale CC Toastmasters Club – Sengkang

If you are putting up at the Sengkang New Town or its neighbouring estate, then Anchorvale is definitely right for you.

Just give Mike a call and he’ll invite to his next demo meeting.

These are just some benefits of being a member of a World Wide Organisation – Toastmasters International

• Once you are a member of one Toastmasters Club, you are permitted to visit other clubs i.e. if you miss Anchorvale CC meeting, you can make up else where if you wish
• You work on the educational program at your pace
• There is no examination!
• All visiting Toastmasters, who are helping the Club, are 100% volunteers and all of us are not paid
• Toastmasters is a 100% non profit Organisation

More details here

This is your opportunity to be a Charter Member

Just 4 positions left, so hurry.
Details at Anchorvale CC Toastmasters Club.

To contact Mike or if you have a question, kindly fill up the contact Anchorvale form.

Need to give a speech in Mandarin?
Here is your opportunity to learn from the experts.

How to join?

Only 20 14 9 6 positions left. Hurry!
Call Tay Yiang Ping for details: 9622-1803
or send email to Contact Cairnhill Mandarin
Cairnhill Mandarin Toastmasters Club.

To download promotional flyers:

• cairnhill-mandarin.pdf
• CairnhillMandarinToastmastersClub.jpg

Sharpen your Thinking, Listening and Speaking skills

Join Toastmasters@Hope.
We provide you the opportunity and the platform
to sharpen and improve the skills you already have.

Don’t stop at just being a good communicator

Become a GREAT communicator.
Become a GREAT Leader.
Influence, Inspire and Persuade.
Change your life , your destiny and the world.
Make your life significant.
Make your life count.
Make your life a legacy.

All are welcome.
The Club is opened to the community regardless of race, religion and gender.

Contact: Michael Lau 9728-0919 via SMS, or email tmhopepc @ gmail.com
or
Send email to contact form at Contact Toastmasters@Hope

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The response to our Speechcraft Feb 09 is really overwhelming.
Going by the rate of the enquiries, we would either have to split the courses into 2 classes, or to put some participants to the next speechcraft.

As the web has been re-indexed into Google, should this blog still continued to exist?

Come back for the next post, I reveal by then…