The first meeting for the new term, 2010/2011 was conducted on 8th July 2010, 7.30 pm, Mark's Lodge Hotel function room.
The first one to arrive was the newly elected Vice President of Education, ACB Ling How Kee, who is also the next in line for the post of President.
Just look at him, carefully arranging all the papers... Seems like he could not wait for the first meeting of term 2010/2011 to start...
He was thoughtful enough to prepare diagrams of 'Distinguished Club Program Goals' for everyone and he got them laminated... Woah...
And the 2 guests were able to get an insight to what Toastmasters International is all about.
The three important toasts were done by ACB Norman Chin.
Advanced Communicator Bronze was also the speaker for that night. His speech's title was "Laugh and Get Healed".
The first address by the newly elected President, CC Alice Kok.
Three Past Presidents were sitting together during the meeting. I think that corner is reserved for Past Presidents.
Competent Communicator Vannessa Lim was the Toastmasters of the Evening and the Table Topics Master for that night.
The Table Topics were:
What do you like about yourself?
We all know that lying is bad. However, sometimes it is necessary to lie. What are your opinions on that?
Are you a money spender or a money saver?
Study life is better that working life. What do you think?
There was an award presentation during that meeting. ACS Dating Grace Chiu was able to obtain some award pins, compliments from DTM Ritchie.
This was the pin that was awarded to the members, for their good jobs in completing their communication and leadership manuals...
The award achievers were...
President, CC Alice Kok
Immediate Past President, CL Amy Hiew
Vice President of Education, ACB Ling How Kee
Vice President of Public Relation, CC Vannessa Lim
A short humour session was carried out that night. It was a joke on a letter written by guys to the ladies pertaining to the World Cup 2010...
Dear Wife / Sweetheart / Girlfriend / Partner / whomever it may concern,
1. Between 11 June and 11 July 2010, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the Woeld of Soccer, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, it you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.
2. During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).
3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don't mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me.
4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone or pick up the baby that just fell on the floor... It won't happen.
5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on (excluding you body parts) and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games.
6. Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say "get over it, it's only a game" or "don't worry, they'll win next time". If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about football than me and your so called "words of encouragement" will only lead to a break up or divorce.
7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on and only if the half time scores is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying "one" game; hence do not use the World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to "spend time together".
8. The replays of the goals are very important. I don't care if I have seen them or I haven't seen them, I want to see them again. Many times.
9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies or any other child related parties or gatehrings that requires my attendance because:
a) I will not go,
b) I will not go, and
c) I will not go.
10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on Sunday to watch a game, we will be there in a flash.
11. The daily World Cup highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying "but you have already seen this... why don't you change the channel to something we can asll watch?" because the reply will be "refer to Rule #2 of this list".
12. And finally, please save your expressions such as "Thank God the World Cup is only every 4 years". I am immune to these words, because before and after this comes the Champions League, Premier League, Italian League, Spanish League, KPL, FA Cup, Euro Cup, etc.
P/S By the way if you get stuck on the road call the Police.
Thank you for your cooperation.
