Joint Meeting
Grassroots &
Anchorvale CC Toastmasters
27th April 2019, Saturday
Together We Can
Achieve More!!!
The Famous American author, political activist, and lecturer, Helen
Keller once said "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Grassroots Toastmasters Club & Anchorvale CC Toastmasters Club together
proved the statement right, by jointly conducting a wonderful session with
alacrity*.
The session was kickstarted
by SAA Valli. Everyone introduced themselves and echoed with the theme of the
session “Together We Can Achieve More!!!” by sharing their own personnel
experiences on how there is strength in unity. Anchorvale TM Club President Chee
Sian during his Presidents’ address shared his memories of visiting Grassroots
Club and shared how everyone should be alacritous* by getting out of our
comfort zone by doing things which challenges us (including visiting other
clubs!). TMD Jenny introduced all the role takers and briefed about the meeting
proceedings.
First Speaker Trinh (Pathways
Level 1 Project 2 Evaluation & Feedback) spoke about Goal setting and
achieving goals with practice and consistency. Second Speaker Dany (Pathways
Level 1 Project 3 Researching & Presenting) took us through an aromatic
journey by sharing all about “Coffee”. Then came in Francis (Pathways Level 2
Project 5) who spoke about cross cultural understanding and shared few
anecdotes in relation to Filipino accent. It was then Frank Perera’s (SR1
Pathways Level 3 Project 7) turn to speak about different styles of
negotiations. Raymond (DL2 Project 8 Get Comfortable with Visual Aids)
enlightened everyone by sharing importance of retirement plans. Finally Pang In
Tiam (AP3 The Demonstration Talk from the “Speaking to Inform”) gave a
demonstration of an application to keep kids away from mobile games!
After an array of impressive
speeches, it was time to have refreshing break. Members and guests filled their
tummies with pizzas, cake, fruits and a refreshing sweet potato dish prepared
by Jenny.
During the evaluation session
toastmasters Jeff Lin, Wee Chee Sian, Mugan, Hu Richen, Valliappan Selvamani,
and Thomas Lee, evaluated respective speakers precisely and sublimely.
Evaluations were followed by Table topic session, wherein TTM Yuen Cheok Pui
(who bravely took the role for the first time) brought in interesting topics
and encouraged participants to speak on the topic for 2-3 mins. Many
volunteered and shared their thoughts on beguiling topics posed to them.
Language Evaluator Deepthi then shared good languages usages and highlighted
few grammatical errors speakers made during the session. Aaron presented the Ah
counter reports and Timer Shu Rong who was keeping check on time throughout the
session, presented the timing report.
It was time for results. Chee
Sian called upon the valiant winners and handed over the ribbons.
Best Speaker: Francis
Best Evaluator: Mugan
Bes Table Topic Speaker: Lex
The President of Grassroots TMC Jennifer Lee presented the closing
address, shared her valuable thoughts about the joint session and adjourned the
meeting.
Indeed, it was a successful and awe-inspiring joint session.
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping
together is progress. Working together is success."
--Henry Ford
alacrity
/əˈlakrɪti/
noun
synonyms: eagerness, willingness,
readiness; enthusiasm, ardour, fervour, keenness, joyousness, liveliness, zeal;
promptness.
alacritous
/əˈlakrɪtəs/
adjective
brisk or lively.
