Division A of District 51 achieving President's Distinguished Division 2009/2010

Congratulations to Division A Governor Cindy Wong and her team of AGs - AG A1 Azizah Hassan AG A2 Muniandy Ponnan AG A3 Ng Chee Hau & AG A4 Yip Koh Choon for achieving PRESIDENT's DISTINGUISHED STATUS as of May 28th 2010 updates.
So very proud of you and your team effort! Div A - PDD for 3rd year running!

District 51 annual convention Installation night May 22nd 2010

District 51 met Leadership awards goal for maximum 10 points

District 51 met the Leadership Educational awards goals as 

CL, ALB, ALS and DTM combined.

Updates as of May 17th saw 325 Leadership achievers meeting the goal of 325 for the maximum 10 points for the District working on the Distinguished District program 2009/2010. 

Thank you to all the Leadership achievers of District 51! 

Club Officer Elections and Submissions

As soon as your club has elected its new officers, report their names and contact information to World Headquarters online. Log in as a club officer and use your club’s password to assign, change or add club officers. Current club officers can retrieve a lost club password by sending an e-mail to lostpassword@toastmasters.org. Please include your name, position, club number and district number.
If your club is not able to submit its officer list online, you can print the Club and Officer Information Form (PDF).  Be sure to type or print all information including your club’s name, club and district numbers, contact phone number, meeting day, meeting time, meeting place and club type. List all club officers, and provide their phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

You will need to submit:

• one copy to Toastmasters International
  • Mail to:
    Member Services – Officers
    PO Box 9052
    Mission Viejo, CA 92690
    
  • or fax to:
    +1 - 949-858-1207
• one copy for your club file

Deadlines
Clubs electing officers annually:

• Online submission: 12:00 midnight, June 30
• Fax submission: 12:00 midnight, June 30

District 51 Annual Convention May 21st -23rd 2010

Have you Registered?

See who's who will be speaking at our District convention!

Imperial Hotel, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
May 21st 2010

11am - 1230pm          - District Executive Council Meeting

2pm - 5pm                 - District Council meeting

7.30pm - 11.30pm - Welcome Night Dinner with Delegates ( Denim night - jeans)

May 22nd 2010 - Morning

8am -9am Table Topics Contests Run-off's

915am - Opening Ceremony

Keynote Address by Papa Gerald Green, DTM, Accredited Speaker (AS) 20 mins.

Gerald is Malaysia ’s first Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM - 1990) and the first Asian to receive the Presidential Citation ( Toronto 1993) – this for spearheading the formation of the Pan-Southeast Asia Territorial Council merging toastmasters from Singapore , Thailand , Indonesia and Malaysia and was  its first Chairman.

Opening Ceremony 

Discussion Forum entitled , " Where Do We Go from Here?"

Moderator Dunstan Chan, DTM 

Panel Speakers - Gerald Green, Datuk Adeline Leong, Ho Fong Ming, Sivanganam, Joseph Gomez, Ooi Poh Tin

Noon 2pm - International Speech contest Run-off's

Educational session # 01 by Johnny Uy, DTM Past International President 2006/2007 on "Super-Marketing Toastmasters"

Educational Session # 02 by Poh Kim Siong, DTM DNAR International Director 2008/2010 on "Effective Teams for Great Result"

In today’s changing global economy, the needs for effective teams are more important than ever before. They will learn to develop their skill further and be equipped with effective teams’ abilities to gain a competitive edge.
Effective team is based on influence not authority, based not on “I” but “We”. It acknowledges the need for emotional intelligence, for increased interpersonal skill and effective communication.
Participants learn:
• To discuss the importance of sharing vision and involving others in setting goals.
• To demonstrate as a role model through effective communication and motivation.
• To facilitate and influence others positively to meet organization’s mission.
May 22nd 2010 - Evening Gala Dinner & Installations

Keynote address by PIP Johnny Uy, DTM on Toastmasters: Simply Amazing

In this keynote speech, International President Johnny Uy shares his thoughts on his theme for the 2006-2007 year, Toastmasters: Simply Amazing. What makes Toastmasters – the members, the Clubs, the Districts and the program – Simply Amazing? This motivational presentation will both awaken the sleeping wonder in some members as well as strengthen the enthusiasm of motivated members to be Simply Amazing

Toastmasters Club Officers manuals in Chinese Traditional

District 51 Division N Achieved President's Distinguished Division

Congratulations to Division N for being the first division out 15 division in District 51 to have achieved the Prestigious President's Distinguished Division 2009/2010.

We look forward to many more Divisions and Areas to follow suit........
Thanks to DVG N Koay Kah Hin Sazlina Kader Parthiban Vijayaraghavan Karen Teh Kian Yong Yeap Sabrina Abdul Rahim Terence Lee Hj Redzzuan Abdullah

Gelang Patah Toastmasters Area A2 District 51

District 51 Nomination Results 2010

The Nominating Committee has nominated the following candidates for district office in alphabetical order of the candidate’s last name, by office, beginning with the highest contested office for the 2010 – 2011 Toastmaster year.

Elections will be held at the District 51 & D87 Council meeting on Friday, May 21st 2010 at 2pm, Imperial Hotel,Miri, Sarawak during District 51 2010 Annual convention.

District 51P ( District 51 )

District Governor

Thannimalai Letchumanan

LGET - D51P

Sue Chan

Francis Ng

LGM - D51P

Ricky Ch’ng

Ramdas Nayar

Division Governor A

Azizah Abu Hassan

Division Governor B

Irene Lee

Division Governor C

NK Valliammai

Division Governor M

Koh Siew Keng

Division Governor N

Sutharat Nai Charm

Division Governor P

Mandy Ong Shiow Yee

Division Governor S

Johnson Tang Chun Kheng

Division Governor W

Vincent Hor Yuen Foong

District 51R ( District 87 )

District Governor 

Mohd. Ariff Azahari

LGET - D51R

Mien Soenari

LGM - D51R

Richard Gontusan

Division Governor D

Margaret Tang Sing Hiong

Division Governor E

Siong Teck Yian

Richard Tsen Wei Tseng

Division Governor G

David Pranata

Division Governor H

Mariaty Gho

Division Governor I

Risti Brophy

Division Governor J

No Nomination

Division Governor K

No Nomination

District Nomination results is now out!

District Nomination results is now out April 25th 2010.

Details will follow, look out for updates ! 

District Council meeting will be on May 21st 2010 FRIDAY, 2pm at Imperial Hotel, Miri, Sarawak, MALAYSIA.

District 51 newest club charter - IME Toastmasters

25 areas achieved Distinguished Area Status as of April 16th 2010

District is pleased to announce the first 25 areas in our district that have achieved Distinguished Area status as of now. Great work from all our District, a total of 79 Area Governors in their quest to achieve excellence in the area of Leadership. Keep up the great work fellow Area Governor.

Region 14 Mid year training in Kuala Lumpur 2010-2011

Dear Toastmasters Leaders and officers and members of District 51,


I am sharing with you some exciting news! 
2010-2011 Mid-Year Training

For the 2010-2011 term, seven mid-year meetings will be held for the 14 regions. World Headquarters is excited to host these informative and educational training sessions, and will be covering travel expense (airfare or mileage) for those attending. You’ll find the newly announced dates and locations at http://www.toastmasters.org/midyeartraining.

We are grateful that Malaysia has been selected as the venue for the 1st Region 12,13 & 14 mid-year training.  District leaders will receive training and meet district leaders from :-

REGION 12 - District 69, 70, 72 & 73 (Oceania)

REGION 13 - District 67, 76, 82 , 85 ( Taiwan, Japan, India/Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Macau)

REGION 14 - District 51, 75, 80, 87 ( Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia)

Effective July 1, 2010

Regions 12, 13 & 14January 13-15, 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur

Advanced Communicator Goals achieved!

As of last night update, our district have achieved the Advanced Communicator goal of 153 AC's set by Toastmasters International for this term based on the 1% from our district membership base.

A big thank you goes to the Club Vice President Education, Club President, Area Governor and of course Division Governor for the constant support and follow up to the club members since beginning of the term.

08 out 15 divisions have met their Advanced Communicator goal while the remaining 07 Division are past their half way target and goal.

My sincere thanks and heartiest congratulations goes to our district Lieutenant Governor Education & Training (LGET) Mohd.Ariff and Thanni for their support.
All senior District team officers for their PR work and encouragement to all.

Congratulations to all achievers and our district admiration goes to all the 153 Advanced Communicators
educational achievers for simply living up to the district theme of :-

Toastmasters: Speaking Your Way to Magical Transformation

To all the clubs, a reminder to the incentive offered if your club achieved the "Distinguished Club Status"  from LGET office by April 30th 2010.

• Achieve a minimum of 05 DCP goals by April 30th 2010 with April 2010 dues remitted on time to TI WHQ.
• Of the minimum 5 DCP Goals, 02 of the goals should be the mandatory achievements of 02 CC's and 01 AC's.

That's all, and your club will be recognized with an unique recognition on stage at the Miri Annual Convention 2010 May 21st-23rd.

2010 Nominations for D51P/D51R 2010-2011 Term Officers

It is my pleasure to call for your nominations for toastmasters to serve either District 51P & R for the term July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 

 Specifically, we are seeking nominations for the office of

• District Governor (D51P & R)
• Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training (D51P & R)
• Lieutenant Governor of Marketing (D51P & R)
• Division Governors for Divisions A, B, C, M, N, P, S, W ( D51P)
• Division Governors for Divisions D, E, G, H, I, J, K (D51R)

Key Points for successful nominations:

• Ensure your nominee meets the minimum qualification requirements prior to submitting the nomination package.
• Fill out the Officer Nomination Form District Officer Nominating Form and Officer Agreement Release Form as completely as possible and send it to the District Nominating Committee Chairman Ho Fong Ming, DTM to arrive prior to the deadline April 16th 2010.
• Any District 51 Toastmaster in good standing may nominate another District 51 Toastmaster for an officer position.
• You may nominate yourself.
• All 2010-2011 Term positions listed above are open for nominations. There is no fixed line of succession nor is there an automatic, guaranteed progression from one office to another.
• Nominations close on Friday, April 16th 2010 at 5:00 pm Malaysian Time GMT +8;
• Election of District 51P/District 51R officers for the 2010-2011 term will take place at the District Council meeting on Friday,May 21st 2010 beginning at 2pm at the Imperial Hotel, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.   Whatever your personal criteria, help us seek out and nominate our best future leaders - for the success and growth of our great District Toastmasters 'family'.
  
  I encourage you to nominate all those who deserve to lead us, including yourself!
  Yours Sincerely,
  
  
  Richard Chong @ Ritchie, DTM
  District 51 Governor 2009/2010

Joseph Gomez as RA Marketing 2010-2011

Dear Toastmasters of District 51,

(please share with your members)

It is with distinct pleasure that I share with you the good news of our Immediate past District Governor Joseph Gomez, DTM as Toastmasters International Region Advisor Marketing ( RA Marketing) team for Region 14 for the 2010-2011 program year. 

RAs report to the International President through WHQ and serve a 16-month term, beginning March 15 and concluding June 30 of the following year.

Congratulations Joseph Gomez, DTM for adding another feather to your cap!

We are so proud of your continuous achievement and service to our district and members.
Best Wishes always, Ritchie

District Division Membership Renewals

Below are the  updates on the district membership renewals to date as of February 12th 2010.

District have achieved 50.46% of its membership renewals goal.

Division H of Sumatra, Indonesia has the highest membership renewals with 63.61%.

292 renewals of 459 goal.

Division A of Southern Peninsular Malaysia which consists of clubs in Johor and Malacca has the 2nd highest renewal with 61.64%.

495 renewals out of 803 goal.

Division N in Northern Peninsular Malaysia with clubs in Penang & Kedah achieved  renewals of 57.48%.

International Leadership Committee Announcement

February 13, 2010
The International Leadership Committee (ILC) report was announced at the Board of Directors Briefing by International President, Gary Schmidt, on behalf of ILC Chairman, Past International President, Johnny Uy.
2010-2011 International Officer Candidates:
For International President - Pat Johnson, DTM
For President-Elect - Michael Notaro, DTM
For First Vice President - John Lau, DTM
For Second Vice President (in alphabetical order):
- Bash Turay, DTM
- Ralph Wallace, DTM

Happy Chinese New Year

On behalf of District 51 and all our officers, we would like to extend our personal greetings to all our Chinese Toastmasters members around Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the world for a Happy `Gong Xi Fa Cai'. ~ A very Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year this coming February 14th 2010 which coincides with Valentine's day!

As this is a special and joyous moment to celebrate togetherness with your loved ones and friends, we wish you all roaring success in every journey you take and prosperity in the year ahead and beyond.

To everyone else in the district, keep well and thank you for working diligently on your distinguished club program.

Let's achieve your club goals before the term ends June 30th 2010.

Best regards,

Richard Chong @ Ritchie

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-year cycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why, according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. 

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and thanksgiving. The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. The sacrifice to the ancestors, the most vital of all the rituals, united the living members with those who had passed away. Departed relatives are remembered with great respect because they were responsible for laying the foundations for the fortune and glory of the family.

January 2010 - Highest AC/CC achievers this term

I am pleased to update you the educational award achievers till date. 
The month of January 2010 has been the single most successful educational award achievers for our district this term. 
We recorded the highest registration of Competent Communicator and Advanced Communicator in the month of January compare with the rest of the month beginning July 2009. 
On Leadership award which comprises of CL, ALB, ALS & DTM award, January recorded the 2nd highest achievers after July 2009. 
We are hopeful that this month February onwards, we will be witnessing an increase of educational awards achievers. We will keep track of your personal achievements and live up to the district theme of being a Toastmasters: Speaking Your Way to Magical Transformation! Keep up the great work and please accept our heartiest congratulations for your achievement and contribution to your club, area, division and district!

New Club District 51 February 2010 Area A1

Latest Breaking news ~ 
Heartiest congratulations to Division A - Area A1
for the successful chartering of 
Politeknik Merlimau Melaka
Club # 1434190 Chartered on 01st February 2010 

Area Governor A1 Azizah Abu Hasssan 
& Division A Governor Cindy Wong
Sponsor Ling How Gin, CTM,CL & Mak Chee Kin, CC/CL
Mentor Azizah Abu Hassan, ACB/CL

Toastmasters International convention 2012

Orlando , Florida ~ August 15 – 18, 2012. Toastmasters International 2012 annual convention site selected! Let's plan our trip! Located close to the Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks!!!
2012 Toastmasters convention 

Division ISC & TT Contest Dates / Finals District 51

Greetings! I am pleased that I have met many of the club officers and members during our recently concluded TLI club officers training in many of the division except 3 in Indonesia - Div G, I & J.
This coming month, next major event would be the Club Speech Contests followed by Area, Division & District in May 2010. The guiding terms are in the Speech Contest Rulebook 2010

Pls familiarise with the rules and regulations while ensuring the appointed Contest Chairs and Chief Judges are fully aware of them. 
As advised for the earlier 2 contests, the district would like to retain its policy on the selection sequence as follows :
1) The District would like to exercise the option to allow the 2 highest placed available contestants from each club to contest in the AREA CONTEST for AREAS WITH 4 CLUBS OR LESS, EIGHT WEEKS PRIOR TO THE AREA CONTEST;
2) We would also like to exercise the option to allow the 2 highest placed available contestants from each area to contest in the DIVISION CONTEST for DIVISIONS WITH 4 AREAS OF LESS;


The Division contests final are as follows:

Div A - May 09th
Div B - TBA
Div C - April 03rd
Div D - April 10th
Div E  - April 17th
Div G - April 24th
Div H - May 01st
Div I - April 18th
Div J - April 17th
Div K - March 28th
Div N - April 24th
Div P - April 10th
Div S - TBA
Div W - April 24th

Passing of Tuan Haji Ahmad Bazari, DTM

Dear District 51 Toastmasters,

It is with deep sadness to inform you that Past Division N Governor 2000-2001 Tuan Haji Ahmad Bazari, DTM passed away yesterday. He was Division N Governor during Past District Governor Christopher Teo's term as District Governor.

Tuan Hj Ahmad Bazari was a successful lawyer, father and grandfather. He has contributed a lot to District 51 and had touched those members whom he knew. There was never a dull moment when he was around with his positive outlook, cheerful dispostion and witty jokes.

His funeral is in Jalan Mengkuang, Mak Mandin area, Butterworth today after Azar prayers at 4.30 pm.

Attached is a photograph of him taken together with Past Division Governor Margaret Chan, DTM 1999-2000 (sitting 2nd from the left) and Butterworth Toastmasters.
Tuan Haji Ahmad Bazari was standing 3rd from the left and his wife is Bashira (Past President of Butterworth Toastmasters (sitting 5th from the left).
We have lost a great leader, a good communicator and a beloved friend. There are so many good words about him - I am forwarding to share with you.

District 51 would like to offer our deepest condolences to Puan Bashira and Tuan Hj Ahmad Bazari's family, Butterworth Toastmasters, Division N members.

To our dear Tuan Hj Ahmad Bazari, rest well. You have done well.

Rosalind Chan, DTM
District 51 Public Relations Officer 2009-2010

Ritchie's footnote - Our deepest condolences to His family. He was described as a great man by D51 Governor 2006/2007 Sivanganam whom also shared that he had sponsored & revived Kulim TMC, served as D51 convention chair, speech contests winner and a passionate Toastmaster.

TI Website down for maintenance Jan 21st 2010

Toastmasters International is constantly making an effort to improve their web site, therefore they will be performing maintenance and testing on
Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).
Malaysia Time (GMT +8 Jan 22nd 2.00pm-2.30pm)
During that time, users will not be able to access the Toastmasters International Web site.

Please be informed!