The Eurasian Association Toastmasters Club

Another Year Another Exco

2011-07-07T18:48:00.006+08:00

Photo credit: Noraini Padillah of Light Sticks Photography

Apologies for not updating our blog for over a year. For those of you who are interested in keeping updated with our club and it's events, you might want to join our Facebook group:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=237337405166&v=info

We update it regularly with upcoming chapter meetings and competitions. Speaking of which, we are in the process of preparing for our Humorous Speech and Evaluations contest in September so check back with us for the actual date!

At our last meeting last Saturday, the 2nd of July, in the Multi-purpose hall at the Eurasian Association Community House, the Eurasian Association Toastmasters club held their 29th Chapter meeting and installation ceremony for the new Executive Committee for 2011-2012.

There were about 40 people in total in attendance, including EA TMC members, Toastmasters from other clubs and invited guests. We also had the pleasure of the attendance of William Jansen, the President of the EA and Division D District Governor, Robert Ng.

The winners of the ribbons were as follows:

Best Speaker: Michelle Ayn Tessensohn
Best Table Topics: Christian Eber
Best Evaulator: Anne Marie Gutierrez

The new Executive Committee that was installed by Area Governor, Crispin Rodrigues for the term 2011-2012 is:

President: Michelle Ayn Tessensohn
Vice President for Education: Emilie-Ann Oehlers
Vice-President for Membership: Sam Wadia
Vice-President for Public Relations: Reuben Shini
Treasurer: Magesvary Tana Govalan
Secretary: Peter Rodrigues
Sergeant at Arms: Joachim Pereira
Immediate Past President: Zafran Coelho

The new committee is excited about being a part of the growth and evolution of the club in the next year and have plans to expand the club so watch this space!

EA Toastmasters

2010-05-17T01:29:00.000+08:00

A New Year and A New Team

2010-05-17T00:41:00.002+08:00

EA Toastmasters is happy to introduce to you the new exco for the year 2010-2011.

President: Zaf
VPE: Crispin
VPM: Yvonne
VPPR: Emilie
Secretary: Mages
Treasurer: Michelle
SAA: Peter

Also, we are proud to announce that Ram is our new webmaster and will be helping us with the manning of the EA TMC blog!!!

We aim to serve you better for the incoming year so do let us know if there are an improvements you wish to have so we can all have a better meeting.

Thank you all for your support!!! :)

Regards,
Crispin
Vice-President (Education)

2010-03-22T11:17:00.003+08:00

The Eurasian Association Toastmasters International Speech and Table Topics Contest 2010

2010-03-15T12:11:00.005+08:00

Hello gang!

We've been quiet for a while... Celebrating the New Year, picking up the pieces after the economic downturn, getting back into the swing of work for those who've been on leave.

But now we're back!

Last Saturday, The EA TMC hosted a fantastically successful International Speech & Table Topics Contest at the Eurasian Community House.

The Chief Judge of the contest was Mr. Michael Rodrigues and the contest chair was Mr. Crispin Rodrigues.

With over 30 supporters and interested parties in attendance, the contest participants gave a wonderful showing, with topics from international greetings to the all-out blood sport Mixed Martial Arts!

The table topic for the afternoon left many in the audience in giggles: "If you've got it, flaunt it!"

Results of the contests are as follow:

International Speech

1st: Zaf Coelho

2nd: Santhanaram Jayaram

3rd: Michelle Tessensohn

Table Topics

1st: Charlene Lee

2nd: Santhanaram Jayaram

3rd: Emilie Oehlers

The winners will be representing our club at the Area contest in April.

We wish them all the best and we're certain their journey will be an educational and fulfilling one!

A Toastmaster’s Tale

2009-12-03T12:04:00.003+08:00

When I first heard about Toastmaster’s a few years ago, I thought it was for people that wanted to hone their skills in making toasts and speeches for weddings or corporate events. That is, not for me. When I attended the Toastmaster’s introductory afternoon at the Eurasian Association, I found out that Toastmaster's was a lot more than that.

Toastmaster's is a self-help public speaking course incorporating a mentor and peer support system, which is incredibly effective in building your communication skills. Toastmaster’s is also a great way to build self-confidence because of the positive, supportive way that feedback is given.

Public speaking is a skill we can all benefit from. We need it in our jobs, when we present projects or when we sell ourselves to prospective employers; and in any social situation, where we may be called upon to speak to an audience.

Research has shown that speaking in front of an audience is one of the greatest fears people have, greater than death in many cases. Which means, that at a funeral, many people would rather be the one in the coffin than give the eulogy.

I've had to speak publicly for my work and when I first started I really didn't know how to connect to the audience. Once when I gave a talk, everyone in the audience left and I had to stop speaking. But I soon got better. So I thought that I didn't need to attend Toastmaster's, and to be honest, I really didn't want to speak in front of an audience anymore than I needed to for work. It still made me nervous even though i had done it many times.

However when I heard the members of Toastmaster's speak at the introductory event, I was so impressed and entertained. I realised then that joining Toastmaster's would help me further improve my presentation skills. So I signed up.

At the first meeting, there were a few members who gave their first prepared speech and well, I have to say, I was even more impressed. I then went up to speak at the impromptu Table Topics and was voted the Best Table Topics speaker. Honestly I thought I wasn’t in with a fighting chance, with all my 'ums', 'ahs' and pauses. But I felt so encouraged and wanted to carry on, so I committed to giving my first prepared speech at the next meeting. I was voted the Best Speaker of the day for this speech as well.

As I attend more meetings and have become more involved with Toastmaster’s. I have to say, I’m even more inspired by the talent, sincerity and enthusiasm of my fellow members. We often receive feedback from guests that we have a very strong group of speakers and that they have immensely enjoyed their afternoon with us. I've also found myself feeling so much more confident, I recently acted in a docu-drama and sang at a party in front of a group of people, all of which I don't think I could have done without the new found confidence I've gained through attending Toastmaster's meetings.

I've thoroughly enjoyed my five months of being a Toastmaster. Especially meeting all the people I have. It is my hope that as the Toastmaster’s club at the Eurasian Association continues to grow we garner more support, not only from Eurasians, but also from our peers that want to be a part of a support group and community of individuals dedicated to improving themselves.

I invite you all to come along to our Club’s Chapter meetings the first and third Saturday of each month and look forward to meeting you.

Michelle Ayn Tessensohn
Treasurer
Executive Committee
The Eurasian Association Toastmaster’s Club

The Christmas Championship

2009-12-03T10:10:00.008+08:00

Christmas is just about the most important celebration of the year for Eurasians. It is a time of feasting, fun and family.

In keeping with the Eurasian spirit and tradition, The Eurasian Association Toastmasters Club is proud to present the first ever Christmas Championship.

The Christmas Championship pits Singapore’s Toastmasters against each other in a contest of Christmas themed speeches and table topics in a jolly atmosphere sprinkled with goodwill, good friends and good ol’ Eurasian Christmas food!

So register your speeches or maybe just your stomachs for the very first Eurasian Association Toastmasters Christmas Championship!

Event Details:

Date: 11th Dec 2009 Time: 7pm - 10pm Venue: Eurasian Community House

Registration Details

If you’d like to participate in either the prepared speech or table topics contest, please send an email to ea.toastmasters@gmail.com with the following details by 4th Dec 2009:

1. Name & Office

2. Club Name

3. Title of Speech

Registration Fee For Prepared Speech Contest: $10

Contests open to all Toastmasters in good standing.

If you’d like to attend the event as a spectator, please send an email by 4th Dec 2009 to ea.toastmasters@gmail.com with names of all guests attending.

2009-11-05T17:37:00.001+08:00

Ladies and gentlemen,

we are proud to announce that on 19th September 2009, The Eurasian Association Toastmasters Club (EA TMC) was born!

Well, the club was born a little earlier than that, but we had our installation ceremony on the 19th. ;)

On this date, the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms were "sworn in" by the club's sponsor, Distinguished Toastmaster, Mr Mike Rodrigues, in a lovely ceremony that was attended by our charter members as well as friends of the EA TMC.

A big thank you to everybody for gracing the occasion and showing us what it means to be a part of the Toastmasters family!