A New Term Begins

Every July marks the start of the toastmasters’ calendar. In our chapter meeting for July, we have installed in the new club Executive Committee (EXCO) for 2009-10. Special thanks to our Area S3 Governor, Leela Kalwani, for gracing the ceremony and installing the EXCO.

With the installation, the EXCO took up the challenge and pledged to make this club strong, dedicated to helping people from all walks of life to listen with sensitivity, think creatively, and speak in an effective manner.

Let us welcome the EXCO for 2009-2010!

EXCO @ The Serangoon, 2009 - 2010
President: Daryl Neo
VP (Education): Emmanuel Guiang
VP (Membership): Madeline Neo
VP (Public Relations): Isaac Neo
Secretary: R. Udhayakumar
Treasurer: Yap Yee Tharm
Sergeant-At-Arms: Elizabeth Leng
Immediate Past President: Mike Chia

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING Events
American writer, William Arthur Ward, once said, “A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.” Humor creates laughter and light hearted moods. Humor is a cure to many stresses of modern day life. Come, laugh and be humored at the Humorous Speech Contest.

Mark Twain advised that “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” The Speech Evaluation contest gives an opportunity to hear different views and feedback. Come and learn how to give feedback at the Speech Evaluation Contest.
If you have what it takes, come join the 2 contest. Contest registration now open, till 31 July 2009. Kindly direct your participation requests to theserangoontmc@gmail.com. (Titled your email: I WANT TO JOIN) Contest only open to members of Toastmasters @ The Serangoon.

Contest Dates:
Club: 3rd Sept (Tentative, on demand)
Area S3: Sept 26, At The Serangoon (Tentative)
Divisions: October, At Whampoa CC (Tentative)

Please find the latest edition of our newsletter attached.

Regards,
Editorial Team 2009/2010
Toastmasters @ The Serangoon