Joint Meeting Grassroots & Anchorvale CC Toastmasters

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.