Speak Up Aug 2012 Chapter Meeting

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What is Speak Up! ?Speak Up!is a monthly newsletter review of Telok Blangah Toastmasters Clubs

Chapter Meetings and Events. Wondering what happened during the meeting? Whatyou missed out? This newsletter is your answer. It aims to do 3 things:

1. Give our members as well as potential Toastmasters post-meeting insights

2. Deliver quality information about the projects presented (summaries andlessons)

3. Engage, encourage and excite you to join us at future Chapter Meetings and

Events!

Enjoy this 2nd Edition of term 2012/2013 and continue to Speak Up! with us!

Whats in this edition?

Speak Up!with Telok Blangah Toastmasters Club

! August 2012 Project Speech Meeting Review

Our Mission:The Mission of Telok Blangah Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually suppor-tive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to

develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence andpersonal growth.

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Tickle Your Funny Bones! August 2012 ChapterMeeting Review 2 to 6

Chapter Meeting Dates and Contact Information 7 to 8

Speechcraft 9 Promotion 9 to 10

Credits 11
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! August 2012 Project Speech Meeting ReviewTickle Your Funny Bones

16th July 2012 Project Meeting

Project Speeches

Because of our Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest held on the 4th Thursday thismonth, a special Project Speech Meeting was planned on the 3rd Thursday for eagerspeakers who wanted to share their stories and experiences. 10 Project Speakers graced thestage that night in Telok Blangah Community Clubs Activity Room 2 and 3. There was a widearray of speeches that were presented, both from the Competent Communication Manual andAdvanced Manuals. Here are some highlights of the speeches presented:

Room 2 Speakers: From top left, anti-clockwise:

Vice- President of Public Relations, Kelvin Koh, ACB/ALB presented his AP2 Humorous Speech to Leave theAudience with a Smile

Vice-President of Membership, Claudia Cheng, ACB/ALB presented her AP1 Persuasive Speech - The Effec-tive Salesperson to share the 4 steps to successful selling and demonstrated how to apply them.

Club Member, Mirzi, CC, presented her AP1 from the Special Occasions Manual, making a toast to Mona Lisa

Club Member, Joyce Ler shared with us about management styles in her speech where she used Vocal Variety

Club Member, Yishu Tan, shared about the differences between men and women in a truthful and humorousspeech where he got to the point to inform and entertain the audience

Room 2 Speakers: From top left, anti-clockwise:

President, Francis Goh, CC, presented his AP3 Demonstration Talk Speech and showed how we can accom-plish what we think is impossible with creativity.

Club Member, Jon, shared about how to stay romantic a long distance relationship in his How You Say It Pro-ject 4 Speech.

Club Member, Praveen, shared about vegetarianism through illustrating a interesting contrast of meat eatinganimals and non-meat eating animals

Club Sergeant-at-Arms, Yoke Yong, shared about his volunteering experience and complimenting to motivate.

Club Member, Jared, shared about determining the perfect place for the perfect moment.
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! August 2012 Project Speech Meeting ReviewFeatured Project Speech of the Month-

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

Project 3 - Get to the Point from the Competent Communication Manual

presented byClub Member, Tan Yi Shu

Club Member, Tan Yi Shu shared about 3differences in how men and women tend tothink and react to each other. These cleardifferences often thrown either sex intofrustration and sometimes into conflict whilecommunicating with each other. Solutionsprovided? Yes! In this candid sharing, Yi Shuused his own research, experience andproblem solving skills to explain how despitethe differences, there are ways for both sexesto communicate better with one another. Asummary of his speech is below:

Difference Explanation Solution

No.1

Men - Direct

Women - Love Details

Guys: Tend to compartmentalizethoughts into clear categories e.g.life, work, sports

Ladies: Tend to connect everythingtogether and make a long story

Coming to a compromise for bothsexes.

Guys: Provide a listening ear

Ladies: Understand that guysspeak directly and want things toget done

No. 2

Men - Just want to solveproblems

Women - Seek support

Guys: If theres a problem, they willwant to solve it straight away

Ladies: Tend to want support and

affirmation of the problem firstrather than just solving it straightaway

Guys: Switch off problem solvingand listen and ask questions thatshow support. Ask if its ok for you

to share how to solve

Ladies: Remind the guys that youjust want a listening ear. Ask themto solve the problem if you reallywant to

No. 3

Men - Ask and answer what theyfeel is right

Women - Ask and want you toagree with them

Guys: No qualms with asking forhelp and will answer directly

Ladies: When they ask you some-thing, they are actually want you toagree with them and not disagree

Guys: You can direct the questionback at women and they will an-swer what they want to answer

Ladies: Men, dont get hints, justask the questions and expectstraightforward answers

You can view his speech here: http://youtu.be/o6fpxHsBn2A
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! August 2012 Project Speech Meeting ReviewProject Evaluators

Project Evaluators: From topleft, anti-clockwise:

Club Advisor, Chay Wen Li-ang, ACG/CL,

Vice-President of EducationStanley Chia,

Vice- President of Public Rela-tions, Kelvin Koh, ACB/ALB,Club Advisor, Lim Eng Hwa,DTM.

Club Mentor, Wekie Tay, DTMLim Xue En, CC from NUSTMC,

Gloria Gerrard, CC fromChong Pang TMC and

President Francis Goh, CC

Congratulations to the Best Speakers and Best Evaluators!

Congratulations to the BestSpeakers of the night- from Top Left, anti-clockwise: President, Francis Goh, CC, Club Member,Yishu Tan and Club Member, Jon Kartago

Congratulations to theBest Evaluators

of the night- from Top Left:Club Mentor, Wekie Tay, DTM,Club Advisor, Lim Eng Hwa, DTM
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Welcoming New Members!Membership Packs presented by our Club- From topleft, anti-clockwise:

Vice-President of Membership, Claudia Cheng to Newmembers, Ronald Chua, Jon Kartago and Yishu Tan.A warm welcome to Telok Blangah Toastmasters

Thank you fellow Toastmasters, Guests and Friends for makingthis a wonderful Project Speech Meeting for the term 2012/2013

Does our Chapter Meeting look interesting to you?

Want to participate in Telok Blangah Toastmasters Activities?

New to Toastmasters and want to join as a member?

Members, do you want to continue speaking and contributing?

Flip to the next page... where there are special announcements of the eventslined up in the following months to benefit you!


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A special note to the members ofTelok Blangah Toastmasters Club:

This year, our club will focus on members development, welfare and retainment.

Your progress will be the Excos priority this term. The Exco and I are highly commitment to serveyou and urge you to move forward in your Toastmasters journey. There will be plenty of opportu-nities to do so.

The key is to get involved and commit to the activities we organize, especially Chapter Meetings.With high involvement, there will be greater and meaningful learning. Chapter Meetings are great

platforms planned for you to achieve your communication and leadership goals.

Since there are many ways to be involved, you can take your pick as time permits. However, westress that consistency is the key in learning. Thus, participating regularlyas a speaker or ap-pointment holder during our Chapter Meetings is strongly encouraged.

We urge you to be involved in the following:

1. Speak at or/and attend Chapter Meetings - Volunteer to be a speaker (strongly encouraged)or enjoy the meeting whilst contributing by being an appointment holder (well support andhand hold you dont worry). Do so by courteously replying our VPE Stanley or your mentorswhen they email/sms you.

2. Speak at or/and attend Speechcraft - Speechcraft presents many more opportunities formembers like you to speak or volunteer. We will be having Speechcraft 9 on 13 Sep to 11 Oct(every Thursday) and Speechcraft 10 in Feb/Mar in 2013. This gives you 8 extra speakingslots at least. You now need not just speak on the 4th Thursdays!

3. Follow up with your Mentors - Our flagship mentorship program pairs you up withexperienced Toastmasters to support and motivate you to continue learning in Toastmasters.They will be meeting up with you at least 3 times this term. Take full advantage of them!

4. Join us at ourMix and Mingle Sessions - We will organize our 2 club outings (on 10 Nov2012 and 11 May 2013 tentatively). Put those dates down in your calendar and mix, bond andget to know your fellow members better.

5. Join the Speech Contests - Participate as a contestant or appointment holder or just attend

to see well prepared Speeches by our club members. You get to watch and learn from theinteresting Speeches. It will be an eye-opener. The club contests are held on 23rd August2012 (Humourous and Evaluation) and 28th February 2013 (International Speech and TableTopics). Watch out for emails from the Contest Organizers about 1 month before the contests.

To fully learn in Toastmasters, do take the initiative, time and effort to immerse yourself in andparticipate wholeheartedly in the various activities carefully planned for you. The Exco remainscommitted and we want you to contribute to learn too!

Lets Achieve Greatness Together,

Telok Blangah Toastmasters Club Executive Commitee 2012/2013


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Do You Want to....

What Is Speechcraft?

Speechcraft is a program designed to developyour public speaking abilities.

Experienced Toastmasters present the basics ofpublic speaking in the relaxed, enjoyable atmos-phere in a Toastmasters Club setting. Through par-ticipation, you will become an experienced andpoised speaker.

In 5 sessions, you might not get rid of the butter-flies in your stomach, but youll have them flying information.

Learn By Doing

Speechcraft is very interactive and you will be

learning by practising. There will be plenty of op-

portunities to craft speeches and deliver them with

confidence. Our club members will be on hand to

teach, help and guide you for each project speech

and proper evaluations and feedback will be given

to let you know which areas you can improve on.

Speak and present better in meetings,

interviews or anywhere in front of an audience?

Communicate more effectively at work?

Have better thinking and listening skills?

Become a better leader and person?

Have an increased zest and confidence in life?

Course Details

Date: 13, 20, 27 Sep & 4, 11 Oct 2012

(Thursdays)

Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Venue:

Telok Blangah Community ClubLevel 3, Activity Room 2

Cost: $90/person $80/person for groups of 2 or more

Limited Seats Available.

Registration Closing Date:31 Aug 2012

To Register, Contact:

Claudia Cheng 90466844 Kelvin 92469633or email: [email protected]

For more information about Speechcraft, Toastmas-ters in general and our club visit:www.telokblangahtoastmasters.comwww.toastmasters.org

Speechcraft will improve your

Conducting Business MeetingsDelivering Seminar PresentationsMotivating PeopleEffectively Leading your TeamInterviewing for JobsSelling Ideas or ProductsSolving Problems

performance in...

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Especially for those NEW to ToastmastersSpeechcraft 9 Workshop (Sep/Oct 2012) is BACK

by popular demand!

Think back about the times when we have to get up on stage and present a speech or simply to

reply an open "impromptu" question asked by an interviewer. Was it difficult? Did it feel uncom-

fortable? Were the butterflies in your tummy fluttering non-stop?

Don't worry, all that is normal. Luckily there are ways to control those nervousness and build

confidence in order to communicate better. The next question is "How to improve?"

Read a book? Yes, it helps to a certain extent, but without application, knowledge is useless.

Craft speeches? Yes, but writing and speaking it are two very different set of skills. Speaking it

in front of an audience would help you overcome the fear of public speaking. On top of that, you

will get a valuable feedback to know what you have done well and what the areas of improve-

ment are.

Attend a workshop? Yes. You can learn from someone experienced who will guide you. You get

to practise what you learnt, get immediate feedback and know specific ways on how you can

improve. BINGO! This IS indeed one of the best ways to learn about communication...

Knowing that Workshops are one of the best ways to learn public speaking, Telok Blangah

Toastmasters Club is dedicated to showing you "how to improve" through a workshop called

SPEECHCRAFT.

In this workshop you will discover and learn the basics of public speaking and effective commu-

nication through educational talks. Then, you will get a chance to apply what you learnt by get-

ting a chance to be in front of an audience and deliver speeches.

This workshop is guaranteed to be highly interactive and fun, keeping you engaged while you

learn in a supportive environment as you are guided by experienced Toastmasters.

Sounds like a good way to learn communication skills and public speaking? Give yourself a

chance to learn and improve.

Why wait? Register Now! Email your name, contact number and address [email protected]. (To view details such as dates and timing, refer to the previous page)

Telok Blangah TMC members, if you think your friends, family, colleaguesand anyone you know who can benefit from Speechcraft and our otherevents, do pass this newsletter on to them.
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Would you like to develop thispriceless skill? People whocommunicate effectively get

ahead in life.

Through Toastmasters, youcan!

Achieve your potential byvisiting Telok BlangahToastmasters Cluband allowToastmasters to help you!

You can become a better thinker, listener,speaker and leader!

Discover HOW TO...

Communicate more eff

ectivelyBring your ideas across clearly

Make more friends and influence people

Present with greater purpose and impact

Good communicationdoesnt just get you re-tained, it gets you pro-moted.

Programs like Toastmastershave proven time and againthat any fear, even publicspeaking, can be conqueredthrough practice

For those who are NEW to Toastmasters, you can join us at

our monthly Chapter Meetings for FREE!
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When Do

Chapter Meeting Dates for 2012/13 (4th T

We Meet?

hursdays unless otherwise stated):

16th Aug 201227th Sep 201225th Oct 201222nd Nov 2012

20th Dec 2012

24th Jan 201321st Feb 201328th Mar 201325th Apr 2013

23rd May 201327th Jun 2013

For those who are NEW to Toastmasters, you can join us at ourmonthly Chapter Meetings for FREE!

Where Do We Meet?Telok Blangah Community Club

Level 3, Activity Room 2,

450 Telok Blangah St 31, Singapore 108943

Get Connected with Telok Blangah Toastmasters Club! Add us on:

Club Email: [email protected]

Club Website: www.telokblangahtoastmasters.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbtmc

Youtube: www.youtube.com/tbtmc1234

Twitter: www.twitter.com/tbtmc

MeetUp Group: www.meetup.com/telok-blangah-toastmasters-club/

Club President

Francis Goh, CC

HP: 90286913

[email protected]

Vice President (Education)

Stanley Chia

HP: 96748115

[email protected]

Vice President (Membership)

Claudia Cheng, ACB, ALB

HP: 90466844

[email protected]

Vice President (PublicRelations)

Kelvin Koh, ACB, ALB

HP: 92469633

[email protected]

Treasurer

Chinnu Palanivelu, CC

HP: 91056755

[email protected]

Secretary

Claire Seabrook

HP: 81570533

[email protected]

Sergeant- at- Arms

Wong Yoke Yong

HP: 96792507

[email protected]

Club Mentor

Wekie Tay, DTM

HP: 96965900

[email protected]

Club Advisor

Chay Wen Liang, ACG, CL

HP: 98522312

[email protected]

Do let us know if you are coming. Please contact any one of the following:
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Special thanks to

this newslet

those who made

er possible:

Vice President of Education Stanley Chi Chapter Meeting

who organized a wonderful

Photographer and VideographerSergeantPresident of Public Relations Kelvin Koh

t Arms Wong Yoke Yong and Vice, ACB, ALB

External Toastmasters:

Gloria Gerrard, CCLim Eng Hwa, DTMLim Xue En, CC

Chong Pang Toastmasters ClubChua Chu Kang Toastmasters ClubNUS Toastmasters Club

Project Speakers:President Francis Goh, CCVice-President of Membership ClaudiaCheng, ACB/ALBVice President of Public RelationsKelvin Koh, ACB, ALBSergeant at Arms Wong Yoke Yong

Yishu TanPraveen ShettyJon KartagoJared MajabaJoyce LerMirzi Jao, CC

Appointment Holders:MayumiRonald ChuaPresident Francis Goh, CCClub Advisor Chay Wen Liang, ACG/CLVice-President of Education Stanley

ChiaVice-President of Membership Clau-dia Cheng, ACB/ALBClub Mentor Wekie Tay, DTMPatricia Chua

Speak Up! Editor-in-Chief and ClubVice President of Public Relations:Kelvin Koh, ACB, ALB

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