Crystal Toastmasters

Meaning of Persona The part of your personality that you deliberately show most people Example # 1:- When you are delivering a speech, you need to be comfortable on stage, do not exhaust yourself trying to act out a persona that is simply isn't you. Example # 2: Some people have an off-beat persona when speaking on stage while others prefer to keep a low-key persona . Example #3: Madonna's onstage persona is her personal branding. That has set her apart from other singers. it is also the reason why she is the first female music performer of all time.

Theme : Rite of Passage Leading by example, Past President Tan Saw Bee, ACG , reached out to all club members. She implored and inspired them to aspire to be the President of Crystal Toastmasters Club through her speech title :" The Rite of Passage ". She added that members should consider taking smaller leader roles in club and work towards moving up the leadership ladder. Saw Bee stressed that Crystal Toastmasters Club's success has been the manifestation of dreams crystallized by the pioneers of this club.The 12 Past Presidents have been instrumental in transforming the dreams into reality. Their efforts have made all the difference. Joel Barker said, "Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference." Crystal Toastmasters Club has been blessed with both vision and action. On 11/4/2011, Emily and Saw Bee took 'action', each completed her last CC and contribu...

Rite of Passage a) A ritual or ceremony signifying a change of status for an individual (from adolescence to adulthood; from member to resident of a club, etc) Example:- (i) The installation ceremony was a rite of passage for the in-coming president. (ii) The circumcision of young Muslim boys entering puberty is part of the rite of passage. b) An event that marks a significant transition in one's life. That transistion often involves you moving from one stage to another stage Example:- When Mary becomes a President of this club, she will stretch her potentials and makes a difference for the club during her term. Transforming herself and bringing the club to agreater height is the rite of passage for Mary.

Dear Members and Guests, Again 28/3/2011 was another incredible meeting in our Crystal TM club. Our Toastmaster of the Evening , Christine Lum said , she was rusty and reluctant to take up this role when I first offered her. I guessed she was on the fast track, she instantly rose to occasion as she took over the control. She gave a breath taking introduction history of Toastmaster, with very creative and inventive questions. Two examples: Why Dr. Ralph Smedley name the club "Toastmaster"? When was Toastmasters opened to women? Table Topics Master, Siew Tho came out with very stimulating topics. All 6 speakers spoke with conviction...Two of our guests, Ogy and Jeannie took the challenge and spoke eloquently even thought it was their first attempt. Three assignment speakers for the evening were Saw Bee, Boon Har and Joanne . Saw Bee spoke on Keeping Warm in Cold Weather to prepare the audience for helped us for our coming Winter Sonata Holidays. Boon H...

Dear Members and Guests , Truly , Really and Truthfully 14/3/2011 meeting was truly magnificent. We had a very interesting and rewarding meeting. The Toastmaster of the Evening , Laychi Low did a fabulous job. She kept the meeting moving at an exciting pace . In spite of the fact that she had a switch what was originally a speech Marathon to the regular meeting with Table Topics and Invocation at the eleventh hour. Anyone lesser would have flipped out but not Laychi Low. She was the cool, composed and eloquent emcee that night. She was quick to thank VPE Emily for her treasure box filled with table topics and Joanne Gam for graciously accepting the role of Table Topics Master within short notice. Really, we always hear from new members requesting for easy roles such as Timer and Ah Counter. ladies, did you know that the roles of Ah Counter and Timer have been understated. They are by no means easy roles. The two roles required skill and attitude . To t hose taki...

Dear Members Jolly Good Sweet Success ! A group of 11 Crystal members , led by our President Lee Mei Foong, marched into Uptown 5 Level 12 on 5th of March 2011 to support our club contestants in the Area B5 International Speech and Table Topic Contest. We were all enchanted and thrilled throughout both the contests. Saw Bee was our club contestant in Area B5 International Speech Contest while Boon Har represented our club in Area B5 Table Topic contest. Both our contestants Tan Saw Bee and Low Boon Har emerged 1st runner up in their respective category . Boon Low, a new baby Crystal was spot-on when she answered the table topic " if you are given one wish, what would it be" Congratulations Boon Low, within a week you have participated at a club and area contest. Your efforts spoke volumes about your courage and determination to be a proficient speaker. Continue to hone your skills and you will be there! We also wish to congratulate Saw Bee for her commitmen...