The 2 sides of Toastmastering.

Behold people, as there are not only the serious and formal meetings that toastmasters usually have, at times we are actually very casual and crazy friendly and maybe a tad too much of giggles during our leisure time with each other but fret not, this is just a sign that we are like one big family in Sandakan Toastmasters Club, we are sharing a lot of laughter, warmth and happiness with each and every member.

We had a crab party speech craft at CL Amy's house last Friday and everyone laughed their jaws off. Albeit the laughter and giggles as a result of jokes, CL Amy was still able to practice her speech in this speech craft session. Good job Amy and Thank You for your hospitality!

See.... happy family~

Another side of Toastmastering is of course our usual training meeting that is run in a more formal way, everything has to be balance right? We can never enjoy too much nor be serious all the time, everything must be in balance, ok?

So, what's last night's meeting all about? It was enjoyable and inspired, i think. Enjoyable, because everyone was amused when the table topic session was conducted by CC Charles with a series of story-liked topics where every member had to create their line of story when it's their turn. I believed the story hit a climax when it was CL Janet's turn to elaborate on the encounter when she said something very classic from the Chinese horror movies, ask her what did she say if you want to know. In short, the table topic session was great and most importantly, it did not only test our impromptu speech skills, it also helped us to realise the power of imagination.

There were 5 eager speakers last night and congratulate to all of them for making the efforts to embark on their speech, one after another. This is where the "inspiring" part kicked in, how could you not be inspired by them who basically blocked the speech slots spoke during every meeting recently. It's their determination and passion that had pushed them to achieve who they are today and the club certainly needs such determined and passionate members to help achieve President Distinguished Club. Yes, our club is a President Distinguished Club (again, for the 6th time!) this year *hooray* ~~~~

Did you see ATMB Luna in the picture? She's the Hark master last night. What? Don't know what's a Hark master?? A hark master is someone who listens attentively to everyone who speaks during the meeting and pick-up ideas/remarks/phrases from all the speakers and question member regards to those ideas/remarks/phrases at the end of the meeting. So, in order to be able to answer to the hark master's random questions, we, as the audience, have to listen attentively as well and not only that, we better have a good memory -_-

Oh....do you know who's that young man in the left? He is a new member! I didn't realize it, sorry Shane, i thought you were a guest. But I'm happy to know that you are actually a new member, welcome to the Club, Shane! He's the best speaker for the table topic session, chosen by the table topic master himself and Mdm. President was presenting a gift to him. On the other hand, DTM Eleanor was the best dressed member (because no one else dressed to the theme, bwahahaha.....)

Till the next meeting...bye!

xo Bulletin Editor, CC Alice xo