Anchorvale TMC International Speech and Table Topics Contests 2017 on 11th February 2017

The moody silence was broken by the entrance of Chief Judge Woulfe, clad in black leather cowboy hat who opened the ceremony. His eyes squint as he scans the crowd, then gave an eloquent briefing of regulations to the tally counters, timers & judges.
                                     
Without hesitation the Executive VP & Contest Chairman Chee Sian Wee whose infectious energy, sense of humor, and oratorical chops went a long way toward explaining the rules of the game. He even showed the ancient art of clapping by a scientific application of certain formulæ: Name-Title-Clap-Rinse-Repeat.

This is one of the most highly anticipated match of the year for Anchorvale CC Toastmasters.
Another brutal rumble of pontificators, orators, elocutionists and rhetoricians.
This was an absolutely perfect five star battle. Every speaker of this match was phenomenal.

The International Speech Contest has been put into motion, the contestants are:
First was sexy Senthil who gorgeously gave his speech, titled "Life is so beautiful, let's live together".
Second was the hunk Hareesh, the biggest babyface alive who nevertheless perfected his speech, titled "How do you desire perfection".
Third was sultry Salma's triumphant and time-tested speech, titled "Time, test and triumph". Her number one supporter who kept winking at her was there which thudded her heartbeat, truly this is love or erm maybe constipation, this we do not know.
Fourth was the ladies favorite, the seductive Sridhar Maroju who nobody wants to underestimate, his speech titled "Don't underestimate".
Fifth was zesty Zulhafni who was hiding under the table, gave his speech titled "To hide or to seek that is the question".
Last was the ever humble and kind Owen who steadfastly gave his speech, titled "The long and winding.."

 

 

Right after all the speeches were delivered, the judge ballots were immediately collected and the lavish buffet of refreshment break began. Lo Hei” was then celebrated wishing everyone an abundance and prosperity among members, guests and friends. With a sumptuous spread of delicious food, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

 

 

 

The contest chair then read the rules and regulations of the table topics contest before picking out the table topic for this contest. Deb the debonair ushered the contestants out of the room with her devious smile while slyly confiscating their hand-phones. Don’t worry, they were returned after the contest but of course with ransom.

Ricky meticulously holding the door like Hodor (Game of Thrones fan? not a nerd? nevermind..).
These contestants were required to decrypt the meaning of "Bonding in a family must be communicated in a social network or a word of mouth":

1. Alice
2. Helman
3. Hareesh
4. Owen
5. Salma
6. Ben
7. Zulhafni
8. Weite

Drums rolling - heatbeat thumping .... here are our WINNERS!

International Speech
Champion:        Zulhafni
1st Runner-up:   Owen
2nd Runner-up:   Salma Begum

Zulhafni once again reclaimed the International Speech title for the nth time, even the crowd agreed, giving him a stamp of roaring approval and screams. It sure was an awe-inspiring performance, especially from a veteran speaker that drove ladies crazy whenever he pout his lips before giving his speech.

Table Topics
Champion :       Weite
1st Runner-up:   Zulhafni
2nd Runner-up:   Benjamin

Big congrats to Weite who appeared poised and prepared as she maintained a steady, but stern, speaking voice when addressing the table topics provided. She also did a phenomenal job of keeping a level head in the face of the crowd favorite Zul. No one thought the brash newcomer would be a threat to the established speakers, but she's turning out to be a real dark horse in the table topic competition. Weite's fury ended the decade-long reign of the great Zulhafni with a display of astonishing nerve, virtuosity and above all, her lowered eyebrows and signature zipped smile.

Whew, what a show! Congratulations to all Winners!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends who came to support us and helped to handle the logistic matters during our recent event. Special thanks to all appointment holders:
Contest Chair: Chee Sian, CC/ALB
Organising Chair: Angela Cai, TM
Co-Organising Chair: Rusman Lee, TM, Dino DAvid, TM
Timers: Zeng Wenyi, TM, Kyi Thar, TM
Tally Counters: Roger Yap, CC/CL, Cindy Soh, TM
SAA: Zheng Yuan Yuan, CC, Ricky Sethiawan, TM, Debbie He, CC, Dino David, TM
Photographer: Sathyamoorthi, CC
Videographer: Valliappan Selvamani, CC
Chief Judges: Woulfe, ACB/CL and his group of Judges.

Article by: bow-talk