Ritchie~Never be afraid to laugh at yourself.

Malaysia Airlines 1st Airbus 380

2011-11-03T01:33:00.002+08:00

Malaysia Airlines 1st A380 aircraft touched dn in Hamburg, Germany 2 undergo interior finishing & body painting!

Malaysia Airlines 1st Airbus 380

2011-11-03T01:32:00.000+08:00

Malaysia Airlines 1st A380 aircraft touched dn in Hamburg, Germany 2 undergo interior finishing & body painting!

Toastmasters District Leader Mid-Year Training 2012

2011-10-25T17:53:00.000+08:00

District Leader Mid-Year Training 2012

(excerpts taken from www.Toastmasters.Org)

World Headquarters will provide two in-person training opportunities, which include training at International Convention and Mid-year Training. In addition, e-learning sessions have been designed with district leaders in mind.

For the 2011–2012 Mid-year Training, there will be seven meetings held for the 14 regions and they are scheduled as follows:

Dates	Regions	Locations

January 6–7	3 & 10	Santa Ana, California
January 6–7	11 & 13	Bangalore, India
January 13–14	4 & 5	Chicago, Illinois
January 13–14	12 & 14	Sydney, Australia
January 20–21	7 & 8	Atlanta, Georgia
January 27–28	1 & 2	Seattle, Washington
January 27–28	6 & 9	Boston, Mass.

World Headquarters is excited to host these informative and educational training sessions.
There are a variety of e-learning modules available that supplement in-person training. To view the e-learning topics, simply visit the Toastmasters Learning Connection at www.toastmasters.org/TLC.

Happy 87th Birthday Toastmasters International

2011-10-22T22:06:00.001+08:00

Toastmasters Turns 87 Oct 22nd 2011!

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The first Toastmasters meeting had a modest but noble goal: To help people improve their speaking skills in a supportive, informal atmosphere. As word spread about Ralph Smedley’s experiment in Santa Ana, California, people in nearby communities, and even other states, began requesting permission to start their own Toastmasters clubs.

As Toastmasters International celebrates its 87th anniversary this week, the organization continues to thrive, helping more people than ever develop the communication skills and confidence they need to become leaders in their fields. Membership is at an all-time high, with more than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries.

Toastmasters International continues to meet members’ needs through club meetings, district conferences, the Toastmasters website and other events.

From a small gathering in a YMCA basement in 1924 to a global organization, the Toastmasters story is one of dramatic growth and success. To learn more about Toastmasters’ history, visit the Virtual Museum and the Toastmasters International Timeline.

Toastmasters District 51 semi annual convention October 21st~23rd 2011

2011-10-13T21:07:00.004+08:00

Featuring TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 2009/2010.

Gary Schmidt is a member of two clubs in Oregon, USA.

Gary Schmidt, a resident of Clackamas, Oregon, is the public affairs manager for Clackamas County government.

He previously worked in the political arena, serving two United States senators: Gordon Smith and Mark Hatfield. Gary was a field representative for Senator Smith, and a field office manager for Senator Hatfield. He was also a speechwriter and associate with Mark Hatfield & Associates.

Let's listen to Gary's Keynote Speech on
Toastmasters: Where Leaders Are Made

Our organization’s vision statement reads that Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. That results in people working together to achieve greatness! In this keynote speech, Past International President Gary Schmidt shares his thoughts on the international theme Toastmasters: Where Leaders Are Made. How does the Toastmasters program instill greatness in people which then allows those individuals to lead and serve our world?

Gary will also present an educational session on
The Secrets of Successful Leaders!

What makes a leader successful? Gary will share the insights he gained observing and working with leaders in business, politics and Toastmasters. Learn how to maximize your personal and professional leadership experiences and make them the best they can be.

NEWS-FLASH :SAVE RM45 on full convention package!!

BUY 10 PAY for 9!!!

RM450 X 9 Full Package =RM4050

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Venue : HOLIDAY INN MELAKA

RM319nett per night Deluxe Room- Single/Double with Breakfast

(limited rooms available , reserved for Toastmasters convention delegates, please contact OC Azizah at mobile 019-358 2477)

Motivational Talk in SMK USJ 8 Subang Jaya

2011-09-13T10:09:00.002+08:00

I was asked to present a motivational talk to a group of students from SMK USJ 8 in Subang Jaya in preparation for their coming PMR and SPM examinations.

School Entrance

Students of SMK USJ 8 waiting patiently for the session

It was as always a great feeling to be able to do a community service such as this especially so for our children of today. Towards a better tomorrow.

Viva SMK USJ 8 of Subang Jaya!

Toastmasters' Digital Content

2011-09-01T22:38:00.000+08:00

Toastmasters' Digital Content

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In an effort to reduce expense yet speed members’ access to Toastmasters’ printed materials, the Board of Directors approved a plan to begin digital distribution of select materials through the Toastmasters online store.

Over the coming months, more materials will be available, some for free and others for purchase. Please check this page regularly for updates!

Coming Soon: The Better Speaker Series

Toastmasters Club & District E-mail banners

2011-08-24T23:10:00.002+08:00

Club E-mail Banner

District e-mail banner

A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up Your New Toastmasters Club Website

2011-08-22T23:36:00.000+08:00

A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up Your New Toastmasters Club Website

Welcome to the getting started guide for FreeToastHost 2.0 --
the new hosting platform for Toastmasters Clubs all over the world

The document will show you how to setup your new club website, whether you are starting a club website for the first time, or moving from your FreeToastHost 1.0 website.
The whole process should take less than an hour.

http://www.toastmastersclubs.org/welcome/

Toastmasters - Where Leaders Are Made

2011-08-18T03:24:00.000+08:00

Toastmasters new logo

Welcome to Where Leaders are Made:

The New Look of Toastmasters International

Confidence. The ability to communicate, persuade and lead. The skill to tell one’s story, shape better tomorrows and point others in the same direction. These are the attributes of leaders, and not all leaders are born with talent. They learn it, one experience at a time, and so can you.

For nearly a century, Toastmasters International has been helping women and men of every background, education level and economic standing develop the competency they need to become effective communicators and, ultimately, inspired leaders. That proud tradition continues to this day, bolstered by a reaffirmation of purpose and a new aesthetic vibrancy that includes our logo, colors, fonts and educational materials. Our organization is growing like never before; Toastmasters International now comprises more than 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world, from Myanmar to Mexico, China to the Netherlands. Our new look and feel represents a realization of this truth and a tireless commitment to it going forward.

This is an exciting time in Toastmasters history; more than ever we are prepared to equip a new generation of success-oriented people with the practical communication and leadership skills necessary to improve their confidence and achieve their goals. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home mom, small business owner or CEO, we invite you to join Toastmasters International—where leaders are made.

To view the multimedia new release, visit http://www.multivu.com/mnr/49429-toastmasters-where-leaders-are-made

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in 70 years, Toastmasters International, the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to teaching communication and leadership skills, is updating its brand. The organization unveiled its new brand identity at its International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, today. As part of the rebranding effort, the organization has updated its logo, colors, fonts, imagery and messaging to make Toastmasters’ identity clearer, increase awareness of its impact around the world and focus more on leadership.

“Despite the fact that Toastmasters International is a global organization, we have suffered from an inconsistent understanding of what we do and how members benefit,” says Pat Johnson, Toastmasters International President. “For many people, Toastmasters is synonymous with public speaking, but we are much more than that. We are not your grandfather’s Toastmasters.”

The Toastmasters members of today are culturally and ethnically diverse, representing all ages and professions, meeting in communities and corporations in 116 countries.

While more than a quarter of a million members attend approximately 13,000 club meetings each week, how they experience those meetings and describe their experiences vary widely from member to member and club to club. It’s important to note that the brand refresh does not affect or alter the organization’s core programs of communication and leadership skill-building; rather, it provides potential members with a clearer picture of what to expect when visiting any club in the world.

“The refreshed brand reflects the organization’s evolution while honoring its heritage,” says Johnson. “It allows us to unite and grow in exciting new ways."

More than meets the eye

2011-06-02T21:03:00.002+08:00

More than meets the eye

Woot! Am really having a crack and
in the running for DiGi internet FAVOURITE
person above 40 years

http://bit.ly/l2wH2c Vote everyday until June 20th 2011...TQVM 4 support..

Achieving Distinguished District Status for District 51

2011-06-01T01:42:00.003+08:00

Toastmasters International Annual Convention Hall of Fame Slideshow: Ritchie’s trip from 콸라룸푸르, 연방직할령, 말레이시아 to 3 cities 로스앤젤레스, 타이베이 and 팜 데저트 was created by TripAdvisor. See another 미국 slideshow. Create your own stunning free slideshow from your travel photos.

Moments of Truth

2011-05-28T11:32:00.000+08:00

The prestigious DISTINGUISHED DISTRICT award plaque

Capturing the moment with Toastmasters ED Dan Rex & wife, Bev & Hubby!

Golden Gavel recipient Carolyn Kepcher, former Exec VP, COO , GM of Trump organization -The Apprentice

International President 2010/2011 Pat Johnson of Vancouver, BC

Jana Barnhill, DTM, AS International President 2008/2009

Gary Schmidt, DTM International President 2009/2010

Presenting District Communication & Leadership Award to Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye

Witnessing the highlight of Barcelona MU final

Excellence in Marketing award and President Distinguished District

Visiting and played General Evaluator role for an Australian Toastmasters club

Presenting before Malaysia Airlines Managing Director YM Tengku Dato' Azmil on District Corporate award

Communication & Leadership Award to Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye

The man responsible to bring the Toastmasters program into Malaysia, Papa Gerald Green, DTM, AS from Penang

Deputy Chief Minister Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu

With Leaders of District 87 along with Sarawak DCM GOH

Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan Hong Nam (Simplified Chinese: 陈康南), was the former Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, state Industrial Development Minister and state Tourism and Heritage Minister.

Presenting to Malaysia Airlines Managing Director YM Tengku Dato' Azmil on Toastmasters Corporate award

Witnessing the presentation with Region 14 Advisor marketing Joseph Gomez, DTM

Distinguished and Select Club awards presentation in Kuala Lumpur

Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon was the Chief Minister of Penang from 1990 to 2008 and is currently a member of the Dewan Negara, the upper house of the Malaysian Parliament. In April 2009, Koh was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister's Department by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak.

Proud moment for Malaysia Airlines Toastmasters Club - home club

Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia YB Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah

Marching in for District annual convention opening ceremony

District annual convention Opening ceremony Miri, Sarawak

Favourite person over 40

2011-05-28T09:40:00.000+08:00

Greetings to visitors and friends........
Am in the running in celebrating the Internet with the DiGi (Malaysian Telco) WWWOW Awards that is by the people and for the people in the category of 'Favourite Person Over 40'.
Some said it’s no fun being ‘over the hill’!
But with age comes an endless supply of wisdom & wit!
I ask for your vote and support! It's in your hands!
Click to Vote, Tq!

(You are only allowed to cast ONE vote for each category per day.
If you wish to vote for that same entry again, you may only do so the next day.)

You may notice that I make lots of references to Toastmasters. Of all the organizations I’ve joined, Toastmasters has had the greatest positive impact on my life. I believe the benefits of membership extend far beyond simple public speaking skills. I think almost everyone would benefit from joining toastmasters.

First a little information about what Toastmasters is for those who are unfamiliar with this organization. Beginning in 1924 through Ralph C. Smedley, the organization has since grown to over 260,000 members in over 12,500 clubs in 113 countries worldwide. Focusing on public speaking and leadership skills, Toastmasters is one of the largest organized systems of personal development in the world.
Beyond that, Toastmasters created leaders. Toastmasters created confidence. Toastmasters created winners.
I joined as a chartered member of the organization that I worked for and served as the club officer the following years and as my confidence grew, I continued serving the district at area, and then district level and finally led District 51 (342 clubs in Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia) in 2009/2010 and finished the term successfully.
Working with over 100 volunteer leaders have given me the immense opportunities in practicing my leadership skills that finally bear fruits at the end of the term.
What an amazing journey it has been!

It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. ~ J.K. Rowling

Toastmasters International Speech Contest semifinals contestants

2011-05-26T11:49:00.002+08:00

For the second consecutive year, semifinal contests will be held at the International Convention as part of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking.

The semifinals take place Thursday, Aug. 18, and the nine winners advance to the final round, to be held Saturday, Aug. 20.

Thursday, Aug. 18
2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Semifinal Speech Contest 1: 14, 15, 25, 30, 34, 37, 63, 69, 83
Semifinal Speech Contest 2: 2, 10, 39, 52, 54, 66, 76, 81, 86
Semifinal Speech Contest 3: 9, 33, 35, 42, 43, 49, 67, 71, 77, 78

5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Semifinal Speech Contest 4: 1, 3, 13, 24, 26, 50, 51, 55, 85
Semifinal Speech Contest 5: 7, 28, 38, 46, 59, 60, 73, 74, 80
Semifinal Speech Contest 6: 4, 8, 31, 36, 40, 56, 57, 64, 75

7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Semifinal Speech Contest 7: 6, 12, 19, 23, 53, 61, 62, 84, 87
Semifinal Speech Contest 8: 21, 22, 45, 47, 58, 70, 79, 82, F
Semifinal Speech Contest 9: 5, 11, 16, 18, 27, 32, 65, 68, 72

Semifinal	Region	District	Contest date	ISC Champions
4	10	3	4/30/2011	Michael Desiderio
4	7	13	5/14/2011	Jeff Esper
4	1	26	5/21/2011	Rich Hopkins
4	3	50	5/14/2011	Nels Dumin
4	3	55	5/21/2011	Scotty Burch
4	10	1	5/21/2011	Ali El Krim
4	4	24	4/30/2011	John Coffey
4	14	51	4/30/2011	Muthukumaran Kodiappen
4	13	85	5/15/2011	Kwong yue Yang
Semifinal	Region	District	Contest date	ISC Champions
7	9	53	5/21/2011	Jerry Aiyathurai
7	6	61	4/30/2011	J. A. Gamache
7	6	62	4/30/2011	Bil Moore
7	10	12	5/14/2011	Ralph Rivers
7	3	23	4/29/2011	John Freisinger
7	4	19	5/21/2011	Michael Anderson
7	4	6	4/30/2011	Ken Morgan
7	14	87	5/20/2011	Dinesh Vaswani
7	8	84	5/21/2011	Rodney Brown

Own the Stage “LIVE” Coaching - Darren LaCroix WCPS 2001

2011-05-18T09:00:00.000+08:00

How serious are you about becoming a better speaker?

Are you confident enough to hear the truth?

• Michael Jordan has a coach… Every professional athlete has a coach…

The best professional speakers have been coached… the reason.

You can’t become great on your own. We need feedback from a higher level…to go from GOOD TO GREAT!

• On August 25th 2001, out of 25,000 contestants from 114 countries, Darren LaCroix, was crowned the 2001 World Champion of Public speaking.

• He is author of the book: Laugh & Get Rich, and the co-creator of the: How Professional Presenters can OWN THE STAGE system featured in Toastmaster Magazine.

Think you can’t be a great speaker? Think again. Darren’s first performance and his championship speech are absolute proof that presenting is a learned skill.
Darren studied ten years worth of World Champions contests over and over again. He discovered what separates the person who wins from the person who comes in second. The winners had three points in common.
Want to know what they are?
Come to the program and hear it directly from Darren!
Participants will give 1- to 2-minute mini-speeches and receive instant feedback from a master speaker coach!
Objectives: To give you a champion’s perspective on common presenter mistakes, along with techniques & tips that anyone can use to correct them!

Date: May 24th 2011~ Tuesday

Time: 630-930PM

Venue: Banker’s Club (http://www.bankersclub.com.my/)

Room for only 70 people max!

E-mail me at Ritchierc@yahoo.com for seats. (RM10 only)

Toastmasters Golden Gavel Recipients 2011 Robin Sharma

2011-05-17T23:49:00.001+08:00

Golden Gavel Recipients

Honoring Prominent Speakers and Leaders

Toastmasters’ most prestigious award is the Golden Gavel.

For the past 51 years, it has been given annually to an individual distinguished in the fields of communication and leadership. The award is presented at the Toastmasters International Convention, during a dinner in the recipient’s honor.

Toastmasters International has named Robin Sharma as the 2011 Golden Gavel recipient. Sharma, a world-renowned leadership and management expert, is the founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a training firm whose mission is to help employees “lead without a title.”

His clients include Fortune 500 titans such as Microsoft, General Electric and FedEx, and he is the author of 11 best-selling books on leadership, including his latest, The Leader Who Had No Title.

Robin Sharma is a leadership expert and author. Sharma has written 11 bestselling books; his best known include "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" and "The Greatness Guide". His latest book is "The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable On Real Success in Business and in Life"

District 51 Officers elected during District council for the term 2011-2012

2011-05-05T08:57:00.004+08:00

Congratulations to all these officers who were elected and appointed during the elections held at the D51 Council Meeting on Friday, 29 Apr 2011 at 2.30pm, Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang during the District 51 2011 Annual Convention.

District Office _________________________
District Governor Sue Chan, DTM
Lieutenant Governor Education & Training ( LGET ) Ramdas Nayar, DTM
Lieutenant Governor Marketing ( LGM ) Kiang Faang Pyng, DTM

Appointed senior officers team:
District Public Relations Officer Yoon Peng Yew
District Secretary Jamila Farithullah Khan
District Treasurer Johnson Tang

Division Governors

Division A Governor Tan Eng Suan, CC, ALB
Division B Governor Lim Lay Kun, ACB, CL
Division C Governor Chew Shel Ling, ACG, ALB
Division G Governor Rohijas Md. Sharif, DTM
Division H Governor Phang Wai Keong
Division K Governor Mike Foong Wai Yi, ACB, CL
Division M Governor Joe Chong Chai Choo, CC, CL
Division N Governor Nithia
Division P Governor Mandy S Y Ong, DTM
Division Q Governor Vicky Cha Shih Chuen, CC, CL
Division S Governor Christopher Choong, ACS, ALB
Division W Governor Marian Lee, ACG, ALB

District 51 International Speech Contest May 1st 2011

2011-05-05T08:31:00.001+08:00

District 51 International Speech Contest 2011 Winners

1st place Muthu 4th from left, 2nd place Stephen 3rd from left, 3rd place Marcus 5th from left

1st place : Muthukumaran Kodiappen, Area S1, Div S, Renesas Semiconductor TMC

2nd place : Stephen Fernando, Area C2, Div C, MIHRM TMC

3rd place : K Marcus Chee, Area H1, Div H, Ipoh TMC

District 51 Table Topics contest winners 1st May 2011

2011-05-05T08:30:00.000+08:00

District 51 Table Topics Contest 2011 Winners

1st place Philip 4th from left, 2nd place Kishin 5th from left, 3rd place Selvaraj 3rd from left

1st place : Philip Wong Wan Ming, Area G1, Division G, KL Advanced TMC

2nd place : Kishin Shan Mahtani, Area N3, Division N, Achievers TMC

3rd place : Selvaraj KS Maniam, Area H1, Division H, Ipoh TMC

Toastmasters New Policy and Protocol Documents

2011-04-15T16:39:00.000+08:00

Governing Resource Documents

Effective, April 1, 2011 the new Policy and Protocol (P&P) replaces the Policies and Procedures document.

The new P&P maintains the overall philosophy of the previous polices. In determining which sections of current policies should remain in policy and which should be moved to protocol, many factors were considered, including the following:

Follow the definitions of policy and administrative protocol set forth in Policy VI A 11 (created and approved in February 2010)
Minimize redundancies
Simplify writing style to be more clear and concise
Follow the concept that officers at all levels are members first

You will find the new document easier to read and understand. And now, all of the governing documents you need can be found in one searchable resource. The following documents are included:

The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Toastmasters International
District Administrative Bylaws
Club Constitution and The Standard Bylaws for Clubs of Toastmasters International
Policy and Protocol (P&P)

To view the Governing Documents, please click here.

2011 - 2012 District 51 Officer Nominees

2011-03-31T13:06:00.000+08:00

On behalf of District 51 Nominating Committee, I who served as the Chair has announced the 2011-2012 District 51 officer nominees to District 51 Governor Thanni, DTM. The nominating committee has nominate the following Toastmasters for District Office and has been announced by District Governor Thanni yesterday.

30 March 2011
Dear District Council Members of District 51

Humble greetings from a Simple Team!

I am pleased to advise the receipt of the District Nominations Report from our District Nominating Chair, IPDG Ritchie Chong, DTM. The process commenced from the appointment of the District Nominating Committee members followed by the call for nominations which opened on 01Feb11 and ended on 21Feb11.

The Nominating Committee had nominated the following candidates for the District Office in alphabetical order of the nominee’s last name, beginning with the highest contested office for the term 2011-2012. Elections will be held at the D51 Council Meeting on Friday, 29Apr2011 at 2.30pm, Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang during the District 51 2011 Annual Convention.

Nominees are :
District Office Nominated Candidate
District Governor   Sue Chan, DTM
Lieutenant Governor Education & Training ( LGET )   Ramdas Nayar, DTM
Lieutenant Governor Marketing ( LGM ) 1) Kiang Faang Pyng, DTM
   2) N J Singam, ACB, ALS
Division A Governor   Tan Eng Suan, CC, ALB
Division B Governor   Lim Lay Kun, ACB, CL
Division C Governor   Chew Shel Ling, ACG, ALB
Division G Governor   Rohijas Md. Sharif, DTM
Division H Governor   NIL NOMINATION
Division K Governor   Mike Foong Wai Yi, ACB, CL
Division M Governor Joe Chong Chai Choo, CC, CL
Division N Governor   NIL NOMINATION
Division P Governor   Mandy S Y Ong, DTM
Division Q Governor   Vicky Cha Shih Chuen, CC, CL
Division S Governor   Christopher Choong, ACS, ALB
Division W Governor Marian Lee, ACG, ALB

The Nominating Committee comprises of the following Toastmasters:
1) Chairman - Ritchie Chong, DTM
2) Division A - Cindy Wong, ACB, CL
3) Division B - Low Yat Seow, DTM
4) Division C - K N Devan, DTM
5) Division G - Fan Chen Keat, DTM
6) Division H - Sukhdev Singh, DTM
7) Division K - Rajagopal Ragavan, DTM
8) Division M - Paul Cho, ATM-B, CL
9) Division N - Abdul Kadir Shaik Othan, DTM
10) Division P - Dato Wan Md Zin Bin Wan Yunus, DTM
11) Division Q - Ooi Poh Tin, DTM
12) Division S - Lim Seow Hoe, ACS, CL
13) Division W - Dr Sharon Tong, DTM

The district extends its appreciation to the District Nominating Committee for their dedication and contribution in finalizing the above Nominations.
Details on the election process, campaign and etc can be found at the TI website as well as, from the pages of 199 to 202 in the District Directory.

Keep well and see you at the Penang Annual Convention 2011.
Achieving Greatness Together in the most humble & simplest way!

Thank you.

Yours faithfully
Thannimalai L PJM, DTM
District 51 Governor
2010/2011

Toastmasters International Convention Semifinal Speech Contests 2011 - Aug Las Vegas

2011-03-19T12:12:00.001+08:00

Semifinal Speech Contests

Nine semifinals will be held at the International Convention this August in Las Vegas, Nevada. One winner from each semifinal contest will move on to participate in the World Championship of Public Speaking.

All semifinal contestants’ travel expenses to the International Convention will be covered by Toastmasters International World Headquarters.

All semifinal contestants will receive two tickets to the semifinal contest in which they are competing. One ticket is for the contestant and one ticket is for a guest. No ticket exchanges are allowed. No exceptions.

All finalists will receive two tickets to the World Championship. One ticket is for the finalist and one ticket is for a guest. No ticket exchanges are allowed. No exceptions.

The following is the official list of semifinal speech contest assignments for the 2011 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Districts have been randomly assigned to a semifinal (districts listed in numerical order).

Semifinal Speech Contest Assignments

Semifinal Speech Contest 1: 14, 15, 25, 30, 34, 37, 63, 69, 83

Semifinal Speech Contest 2: 2, 10, 39, 52, 54, 66, 76, 81, 86

Semifinal Speech Contest 3: 9, 33, 35, 42, 43, 49, 67, 71, 77, 78

Semifinal Speech Contest 4: 1, 3, 13, 24, 26, 50, 51, 55, 85
District 1 Southern California District 3 Arizona District 13 Western Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, Northwestern West Virginia

District 24 Eastern Nebraska District 26 Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, Western Nebraska

District 50 Northeastern Texas, Shreveport, Louisiana District 55 Southcentral Texas

District 51 West Malaysia District 85 China

Semifinal Speech Contest 5: 7, 28, 38, 46, 59, 60, 73, 74, 80

Semifinal Speech Contest 6: 4, 8, 31, 36, 40, 56, 57, 64, 75

Semifinal Speech Contest 7: 6, 12, 19, 23, 53, 61, 62, 84, 87

District 6 Southern, Central and Northeastern Minnesota, West-Central Ontario, Canada

District 12 Southern California District 19 Iowa, Dakota County, Nebraska

District 23 New Mexico, El Paso County, Texas District 53 Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, Eastern New York

District 61 Northern New York, Quebec, Southeastern Ontario, Canada District 62 Michigan, Ontario, Canada

District 84 North and Central Florida District 87 East Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei

Semifinal Speech Contest 8: 21, 22, 45, 47, 58, 70, 79, 82, F

Semifinal Speech Contest 9: 5, 11, 16, 18, 27, 32, 65, 68, 72

Toastmasters International - Meet the 2011-2012RA Team

2011-03-08T20:06:00.001+08:00

Congratulations to District 51 Governor 2004/2005 Dr.A.Arulnathan, DTM for successfully being appointed as the Region 14 Advisor Marketing for the term 2011/2012 as announced by Toastmasters International!

Toastmasters International - Meet the 2011-2012<br>RA Team

What they didn't teach YOU in school

2011-03-07T15:01:00.000+08:00

What they didn't teach YOU in school

by Gerald Green, Distinguished Toastmaster, Accredited Speaker , 1st territorial council chairman of District 51 - South East Asia 1990-1992

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Politics, religion and sex speeches are forbidden by Toastmasters International?

2011-03-02T00:31:00.000+08:00

You Can't Talk About That!

What are the real rules?

Members often hear from other Toastmasters that speeches concerning politics, religion and sex are forbidden by Toastmasters International because “such controversial subjects are not appropriate.”

This is not true. Toastmasters International does not prohibit any speech topic, content or language.

Toastmasters International recognizes that club members may learn much about the world around them from listening to others’ speeches on a variety of subjects. This variety can add interest to club meetings and stimulate thoughts and ideas. For these reasons, Toastmasters International does not place restrictions on topics, content or language of any speeches. TI also recognizes that a club is comprised of a diverse group of people and recommends members be sensitive to this diversity and use good taste and responsibility when selecting speech topics, content and language.

While Toastmasters International has no organizational restrictions along these lines, each individual club does have the right to limit speech subjects, content and/or language, with the consensus of its members. Club leaders should guide their members on how to observe good taste and sensitivity in the context of that particular club. To accomplish this, it’s a good idea for clubs to use their Web sites to advise members and guests of any policies that have been decided. Presenting this information on a club Web site will help to maintain consistency as leadership changes. Additionally, it allows transparency and clarity for club members so they can periodically review the established practices of their club.

Educational Achievements Updated February 23rd 2011

2011-02-24T22:56:00.000+08:00

District Performance Reports - District 0

Radio Spot Announcement

2011-02-19T02:45:00.001+08:00

Radio Spot Announcements ~ Click on the header 'Radio Spot Announcement'

This is a link to Toastmasters public service announcement (PSA), approximately 30-seconds in length, promoting the importance of joining Toastmasters. You can download the MP3 audio file directly from this page on to your computer.

To download, simply right-click (PC) or Ctrl-click (Mac) and choose 'save target as' and save to your computer.

Toastmasters International - The Search for District Leaders

2011-02-19T02:37:00.000+08:00

Toastmasters International - The Search for District Leaders

District nominating committee voting process for District 51

2011-02-17T13:35:00.002+08:00

District Nominating Committee Voting Process

All members of the nominating committee have an equal opportunity to express their concerns and opinions in the selection of candidates. The committee chair cannot use his/her position to influence the other committee members. Committee members must exercise their independent judgments with respect to all prospective candidates, having in mind the best interests of Toastmasters International and the district, as well as the experience, abilities and qualifications of prospective candidates.

Nominating ProcessThe nominating committee nominates one or two candidates for each of the offices of district governor and lt. governor education and training. The nominating committee nominates one
or more candidates for the office of lt. governor marketing and all other elective district offices.

Voting
Each member of the nominating committee votes for one or two candidates for the positions of district governor and lt. governor education and training. Each member of the nominating committee then votes for one or more candidates for the office of lt. governor marketing and all other elective district offices. The committee chair votes along with the other committee members for each nomination. The nominating committee must consider all announced candidates for a district. Votes of the committee members must be cast in writing.

Committee Report ~ for District 51 The chair of the nominating committee reports the committee’s results in writing to the district governor no fewer than six weeks (by 18th March 2011) before the district's Annual Business Meeting (29 April 2011). The district governor submits the report in writing to all members of the district council at least four weeks (01st April 2011) before the Annual Business Meeting. This may be done in the district newsletter or a separate communication. At the discretion of the district governor, a statement from each nominee outlining their qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the office may be included with the report. Only candidates nominated by the nominating committee may be included in the report. A district cannot publish the names of floor candidates with the nominating committee report or in any other district publication.

Notifying CandidatesThe chair of the nominating committee or the district governor notifies candidates nominated for office and reconfirms their willingness to be nominated and their commitment to fulfill the duties of office if elected. The chair of the nominating committee or district governor also notifies any candidates who were not nominated and advises them of their eligibility to seek office as floor candidates. Additional qualified candidates may be nominated from the floor at the district’s Annual Business Meeting.

NOMINATION FOR DISTRICT 51 OFFICERS TERM 2011-2012

2011-02-13T19:32:00.000+08:00

NOMINATION FOR DISTRICT 51 OFFICERS TERM 2011-2012

Nominations for Toastmasters to serve District 51 for the term 2011/12 are now open since February 01st as announced by District Governor Thannimalai Letchumanan

Nominations close on Monday, February 21st 2011 at 5.00pm Malaysian Time GMT + 8;
Elections will take place at the DCM on Friday, April 29th 2011 beginning at 2pm at Penang, Malaysia.

Please visit District website at www.Tmdistrict51.org for nomination form and officer agreement release form.

Nomination opens for D51 officers 2011-2012

2011-02-01T13:54:00.001+08:00

NOMINATION FOR DISTRICT 51 OFFICERS TERM 2011-2012

Dear Toastmasters in District 51

Humble and Simple Greetings from the DG's desk.

While we are all geared up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, it is time now for me to CALL for nominations for Toastmasters to serve District 51 in the ensuing term of 2011/12 which commences on 01Jul11 and ends on 30Jun12.

Nominations are sought for the offices of :

1) District Governor;

2) Lieutenant Governor of Education & Training;

3) Lieutenant Governor of Marketing;

4) Division Governors for Divisions A, B, C, G, H, K, M, N, P, Q, S & W;

Salient pointers with regards to the nomination :

Ensure your nominee meets the minimum qualification requirements prior to submitting the nomination;
Complete the attached Officer Nomination Form and Officer Agreement Release Form as completely as possible and send it to the District Nominating Committee Chairman, IPDG, Ritchie Chong, DTM ( ritchierc@yahoo.com ) deadline of 21Feb2011;
A Toastmaster of good standing in D51 may nominate another Toastmaster for an officer's position;
All 2011-2012 Term positions listed above are open for nominations. There is no fixed line of succession nor is there an automatic, guaranteed progressions from one office to another;
Nominations close on Monday, February 21st 2011 at 5.00pm Malaysian Time GMT + 8;
Election of District 51 Officers for the term 2011-2012 will take place at the District Council Meeting on Friday, April 29th 2011 beginning at 2pm at the Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia;
The positions of District Public Relations Officer, Secretary and Treasurer will be appointed by the Incoming District 51 Governor;
The position of Area Governors will be elected at the respective Area Council Meetings as per the past practice in the District;

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - District Officer Mission, Purpose and Qualifications

Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, giving them the courage to change.

The mission/purpose and qualifications of each elected officers are as follows :

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

As the district's Chief Executive Officer, he/she has the responsibility of directly overseeing and managing the district's day-to-day operations, finances and human resources. Working with a team of district officers in fulfilling these responsibilities. As the district governor, must empower the team to work together to fulfill the district mission , while simultaneously supporting each officer in his/her development as a leader.

At the time of taking office, the district governor must have served at least 6 CONSECUTIVE MONTHs as a CLUB PRESIDENT and at least 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS as a Lieutenant Governor, Division Governor or a combination of the two.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

As the Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, he/she is responsible for all aspects of education and training within the district. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, coordinating the training efforts of the district, and planning and executing the district conference.

The Lieutenant Governor Education and Training must have served at least 6 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS as a CLUB PRESIDENT and at least 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS as a lieutenant governor, division governor, area governor or any combination of these.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARKETING

As the Lieutenant Governor Marketing, he/she is tasked with the responsibility of all aspects of marketing , club-building, and member and club retention efforts within the district. This includes defining an overall marketing strategy for the district, developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs, and penetrating new markets. Additionally, the lieutenant governor marketing will support challenged clubs and help them to become distinguished clubs.

The Lieutenant Governor Marketing must have served at least 6 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS as a CLUB PRESIDENT and at least 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS as a lieutenant governor, division governor, area governor or a combination of these.

DIVISION GOVERNOR

As Division Governor, he/she is to lead and support the division through the supervision and support of the Area Governors. For the division to be successful and implement the district goals, he/she must work closely with the team of Area Governors. To fulfill these goals, as Division Governor, he/she must support the Area Governors assigned under the care. One of the primary goals as the Division Governor is to ensure that each club achieves its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to its members. To achieve this, he/she will have to coordinate activities within the division, set division goals, and assist in the training of area and club officers.

A Division Governor must have served at least 6 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS as a member of a District Council ( Club President, VPE, Area Governor, District Secretary, District Treasurer or District Public Relations Officer ) and is eligible for re-election for one succeeding term only.

Fellow Toastmasters

Please review and ponder on the above responsibilities and requirements, while seeking out and nominate future leaders who shall be at the helm of District 51 for the term 2011/12 in bringing GREATNESS to members of the district.

For those aspiring leaders out there, do come to the fore and extend your service to propel the organisation into greater heights!

"ACHIEVING GREATNESS TOGETHER"

Yours Humbly

Thannimalai L PJM, DTM

Humble & Simple District Governor 2010/11

District 51 ( Peninsula Malaysia )

Toastmasters International

Tel : 04-2528838 / 012-4067074

01 February 2011

Happy New year 2011

2010-12-31T00:01:00.002+08:00

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year.

It is that we should have a new soul.

Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.

District 87 annual convention 20-22 May 2011

2010-12-30T04:02:00.000+08:00

District 87 Toastmasters ~

Early Bird Promotion of only RM400 ends 31st December 2010.
Contact the committee to secure the special package!

District 87 - Annual Convention 2011 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Toastmasters International District 87 will be conducting it's Annual Convention 2011 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The convention will be held on 20-22 May 2011. If you have any questions, you can contact us via email at enquiries@kuching2011.com .

Voice of 51 Special edition semi annual convention 2010

2010-11-22T14:55:00.000+08:00

District 51 Public Relations Team has released the publication of special edition of "Voice of 51".

This special edition issue covers the recent 18th KL Semi Annual Convention held on 29-31 Oct 2010.

Special Edition - Voice of 51

We congratulate and thank the District PRO Koay Kah Hin, ACB/ALS and his team of editors who have contributed to the published of this special issue. Special Edition - Voice of 51

Future Toastmasters International annual convention

2010-11-18T18:16:00.000+08:00

Future Toastmasters International annual convention

2011 Bally’s Las Vegas...August 17-20
Las Vegas, Nevada
Registration opens April 2011.
...
2012 Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort
August 15-18 Orlando, Florida

At the most recent Toastmasters International
BOD teleconference meeting on November 09th 2010, the Committee
reviewed recommendations for the location of the 2013 International
Convention and concurred with the selection of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Voice of 51 July - September 2010

2010-10-28T11:02:00.000+08:00

Voice of 51 July - September 2010

President's Distinguished Clubs Award Presentation District 51

2010-10-26T10:59:00.004+08:00

District 51 - 76 clubs in West Malaysia achieved President's Distinguished club status in the Distinguished Club Program 2009/2010.
These clubs will be recognized upstage on the second day of District 51 semi annual convention.
October 30th 2010, Saturday at the Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur after the plenary session 4.
Venue: Now *Changed to Grand Ballroom instead of Helang & Rajawali room ( adjacent to Ballroom) Time: 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm

(clubs names are in alphabetical order)

Please share this information with all the clubs and Toastmasters members involved.

See you all soon!

1. Alam Toastmasters Club	President's	Kesavavarthini Gerisnin
2. Bagan Ajam Toastmasters Club	President's	Lim Chee Sheng
3. Bangsar Club	President's	Lourdes Chandramohan
4. Bayan Baru Mandarin Toastmasters Club	President's	Teh Chin Lam
5. Bayan Baru Toastmasters Club	President's	Jessica Teo Siew Foon
6. Bukit Mertajam Bigfoot Club	President's	Andy Loke Yan Chun
7. Charismatic Leader Toastmasters Club	President's	Michelle Khoo
8. CIMA Johor Branch Toastmasters Club	President's	Alden Kho Yu Lung
9. Cima Malaysia Club	President's	Cheah Ai Ling
10. Crystal Club	President's	Chin Teng Yoong
11. Cyberjaya Toastmasters Club	President's	Tejinder Singh
12. Darulaman Club	President's	Teo Tang Ghee
13. Dell Penang Club	President's	Lai York Keong
14. DHL Cyberjaya Toastmasters Club	President's	Robin Rodrigues
15. D'Utama Toastmasters Club	President's	Teoh Chun Ming
16. Entegris Kulim Toastmasters Club	President's	Vijayan Sinnasamy
17. Ernst & Young's Toastmasters Club	President's	Renganathan Narasingham
18. Farlim Toastmasters Club	President's	Tan Chia Harng
19. Friendship Toastmasters Club	President's	Ben Fong Kok Seng
20. Great Eastern Toastmasters Club	President's	Neoh Wee Keong
21. Gurney-Hydro Toastmasters Club	President's	Chan Jyh Woei
22. HELP University College Toastmasters Club	President's	Wong Jia Min
23. IEM Toastmasters	President's	Ismail Omar
24. Intel Kulim Toastmasters Club	President's	Melissa Marianne Anthony
25. INTEL MSSC Toastmasters	President's	Kong Hooi Li
26. Intel Penang Toastmasters Club	President's	Seah Yeow Ngee
27. ITC Bintang Toastmasters Club	President's	Lee Wei Tat
28. JB City Club	President's	Nancy Kwan Chui Wan
29. Johor Bahru Club	President's	Jogulu Kanniah
30. Johor Bahru Mandarin Toastmasters Club	President's	Koh Boh Hay
31. Johor Jaya Toastmasters Club	President's	Cindy Cheah Kam Tai
32. Kelab Pidato Kuala Lumpur	President's	Zaharah Ibrahim
33. Kulim Toastmasters Club	President's	Ooi Cheong Yew
34. Lafarge Malayan Cement Toastmasters Club	President's	Yusof Ismail
35. Maicsa Toastmasters Club	President's	Sin Siew Fun
36. Malacca Toastmasters Club	President's	Ling How Gin
37. Malaysia Airlines Mawar	President's	Emil Anthony
38. Malaysia Airlines Melor	President's	Jamila Farithullah Khan
39. Malaysian Insurance Institute Club	President's	Lee Saw Hoon
40. Mattel Malaysia Toastmasters Club	President's	Koh Tack Thyong
41. Maxis Toastmasters Club	President's	Nirmala Shanmugam
42. MDT Toastmasters Club	President's	Tan Soo Hock
43. MEF Club	President's	Lee Yeong Chean
44. Metropolitan Bilingual Toastmasters Club	President's	Gan Teong Hock
45. Mid Valley Club	President's	Gerard A. Peter
46. MIM Club of Petaling Jaya	President's	Ishaq Abdullah
47. MIM Toastmasters Club of Kuala Lumpur	President's	Lee Sai Keong
48. Money Mastery-KL Toastmasters Club	President's	Liew Siew Yin
49. Penang Advanced	President's	Hoo Long Pin
50. Penang Adventist Hospital Toastmasters Club	President's	Grace Ng Gim Bee
51. Penang Hokkien Association Club	President's	Ung Choong Zhi
52. Penang Junior Chamber	President's	Heah Theng Chye
53. Persekutuan Tionghua Johor Baru	President's	Loh Yik Kiu
54. Port Dickson Toastmasters Club	President's	Kaladevi Krishna
55. Premier Advanced Toastmasters Club	President's	Kiang Faang Pyng
56. Renesas Pride Toastmasters Club	President's	Lim Lean Cheng
57. Renesas Semiconductor Kedah Club	President's	Paramaiswary Narayanan
58. Renesas Success Penang	President's	Loh Chee Keong
59. Sacred Heart Club	President's	Bryan Soh
60. Sai Masters Toastmasters Club	President's	Rohini Kumar Nair
61. Seberang Jaya Toastmasters Club	President's	Tan Siew Ping
62. Shaklee Dynamic Family International Club	President's	Sue Ding
63. Silterra Toastmasters Club	President's	Mike Foong Wai Yi
64. Sime Darby Healthcare Toastmasters Club	President's	Shirley Bak Chuk Hang
65. Speakers' Dream Toastmasters	President's	Ismail Md Yusof Fahmy
66. Subang Mandarin Toastmasters Club	President's	Ng Yan Hwa
67. Summit Club	President's	Parameswary Ramanathan
68. Sunway Toastmasters Club	President's	Danny Bong Teck Lee
69. Taman Indrahana Toastmasters Club	President's	Han Lee Hwee
70. Telekom Malaysia Toastmasters Club, KL	President's	K. Gobinath
71. Tiger Toastmasters Club	President's	Ramsey S. Hammad
72. TTDI Toastmasters Club	President's	Cheong Kuok Sum
73. UEM Academy Toastmasters Club	President's	Muhammad Ridzuan
74. Vista Penang Club	President's	Usha Nandhini
75. Wellesley Mandarin Toastmasters Club	President's	Teoh Seok Tee
76. YMCA Toastmasters Club of Penang	President's	Colin Lamb

Ritchie~Never be afraid to laugh at yourself.

Malaysia Airlines 1st Airbus 380

Malaysia Airlines 1st Airbus 380

Toastmasters District Leader Mid-Year Training 2012

District Leader Mid-Year Training 2012

Happy 87th Birthday Toastmasters International

Toastmasters Turns 87 Oct 22nd 2011!

Toastmasters District 51 semi annual convention October 21st~23rd 2011

RM450 X 9 Full Package =RM4050

1 FULL CONVENTION PACKAGE =RM450

Motivational Talk in SMK USJ 8 Subang Jaya

Toastmasters' Digital Content

Toastmasters' Digital Content

Toastmasters Club & District E-mail banners

A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up Your New Toastmasters Club Website

Toastmasters - Where Leaders Are Made

Welcome to Where Leaders are Made:

The New Look of Toastmasters International

More than meets the eye

More than meets the eye

Achieving Distinguished District Status for District 51

Moments of Truth

Favourite person over 40

Toastmasters International Speech Contest semifinals contestants

Own the Stage “LIVE” Coaching - Darren LaCroix WCPS 2001

Toastmasters Golden Gavel Recipients 2011 Robin Sharma

Golden Gavel Recipients

District 51 Officers elected during District council for the term 2011-2012

District 51 International Speech Contest May 1st 2011

District 51 Table Topics contest winners 1st May 2011

Toastmasters New Policy and Protocol Documents

Governing Resource Documents

2011 - 2012 District 51 Officer Nominees

Toastmasters International Convention Semifinal Speech Contests 2011 - Aug Las Vegas

Semifinal Speech Contests

District 50 Northeastern Texas, Shreveport, Louisiana District 55 Southcentral Texas

District 51 West Malaysia District 85 China

District 12 Southern California District 19 Iowa, Dakota County, Nebraska

District 23 New Mexico, El Paso County, Texas District 53 Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, Eastern New York

District 61 Northern New York, Quebec, Southeastern Ontario, Canada District 62 Michigan, Ontario, Canada

District 84 North and Central Florida District 87 East Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei

Toastmasters International - Meet the 2011-2012RA Team

What they didn't teach YOU in school

Politics, religion and sex speeches are forbidden by Toastmasters International?

You Can't Talk About That!

Educational Achievements Updated February 23rd 2011

Radio Spot Announcement

Toastmasters International - The Search for District Leaders

District nominating committee voting process for District 51

District Nominating Committee Voting Process

NOMINATION FOR DISTRICT 51 OFFICERS TERM 2011-2012

Nomination opens for D51 officers 2011-2012

Happy New year 2011

District 87 annual convention 20-22 May 2011

Early Bird Promotion of only *RM400* ends 31st December 2010. Contact the committee to secure the special package!

Voice of 51 Special edition semi annual convention 2010

Future Toastmasters International annual convention

Future Toastmasters International annual convention2011 Bally’s Las Vegas...August 17-20 Las Vegas, NevadaRegistration opens April 2011....2012 Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek ResortAugust 15-18 Orlando, Florida

At the most recent Toastmasters InternationalBOD teleconference meeting on November 09th 2010, the Committee reviewed recommendations for the location of the 2013 International Convention and concurred with the selection of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Voice of 51 July - September 2010

President's Distinguished Clubs Award Presentation District 51

Early Bird Promotion of only RM400 ends 31st December 2010.
Contact the committee to secure the special package!

Future Toastmasters International annual convention

2011 Bally’s Las Vegas...August 17-20
Las Vegas, Nevada
Registration opens April 2011.
...
2012 Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort
August 15-18 Orlando, Florida

At the most recent Toastmasters International
BOD teleconference meeting on November 09th 2010, the Committee
reviewed recommendations for the location of the 2013 International
Convention and concurred with the selection of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.