Cabinet Members - Office of The Prime Minister of Malaysia

Cabinet Members - Office of The Prime Minister of Malaysia

Jovie's 55th Surprise Birthday Celebration!

2011–2012 DISTINGUISHED DISTRICTS

PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED DISTRICTS

President's Distinguished District 

District 79* Khaled A. Matlagaitu, CC, ALB

District 41* Punita G. Singh, DTM

District 85* Ligo Y. Wang, DTM

District 59* Barbara J. Hoerger, DTM

District 76  Bunzo Suzuki, ACS, CL

District 34 Lucina Vazquez Miranda, DTM

 

SELECT DISTINGUISHED DISTRICTS

District 20* Khalid A. Al Qoud, DTM

District 74 Erich Viedge, ACS, CL

District 43 David M. Townley, DTM

District 82*  Zameen Saleem, DTM

District 17*  Mark A. Richards, DTM

District 1*  Joan T. Lewis, DTM

 DISTINGUISHED DISTRICTS

District 3  Rose Beeson, DTM

District 81  Essie Gardner, DTM

District 55*  Linda D. Williams, DTM

District 25* Diana C. Patton, DTM

District 10  David M. Wiley, DTM

District 30* Srinivas R. Saineni, DTM

District 4* Jennifer Stephenson, DTM

District 42 Charles A. LeBlanc, DTM

District 31  Ben L. Lappen, DTM

District 52  Carolyn M. Cousins-Goldman, DTM

District 37*  Bryan E. Walsh, DTM

District 70* Kaylene M. Ledgar, DTM

District 51 Sue Chan, DTM

District 56* Karen G. Blake, DTM

District 58  Subbi P. Mathur, DTM

District 60* Phyrne A. Parker, DTM

District 36  Barry E. Piatt, DTM

District F  Wesley C. Hoover, DTM

District 72 Steve G. Bullock, DTM

District 71* James A. Hegarty, ATMB, CL

District 13  Stephanie D. Scott, DTM

District 29 Shushan M. Bartholomew, DTM

District 5 Rhonda D. Walthall, DTM

District 69*  John R. Kay, DTM

District 63 Andrea L. Burnette, DTM

District 38* Stephen Fraundorfer, DTM

District 68* Kimberly D. Boyd, DTM

District 49  Frank J. Vargo, ACB, CL

The districts appear in point order. 

Education designations are current as of the time of this publication.

The * denotes Excellence in Leadership Award for achieving Distinguished District for three or more consecutive years.

World Championship Public Speaking - Semifinal contest Orlando, Florida, USA August 16th 2012

Semifinal Speech Contest District Assignments

The speech contest semifinals take place Thursday, August 16, and the nine winners — 

representing regions from around the world — 

will advance to the final WCPS round, to be held Saturday, August 18. 

(Districts have been randomly assigned to the contests. Districts in each event are listed in numerical order).

http://www.toastmasters.org/semifinals#semione

Toastmasters International Annual Business Meeting Proxies by each club within a district

 http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/News/Announcements/May-11-2011.aspx

Proxies for the Annual Business Meeting

Toastmasters International will send the official proxy notification for the Toastmasters International Annual Business Meeting to all club presidents and club secretaries via email by May 15, 2012.


Using the Toastmasters International website, clubs can determine electronically who will carry their votes: 

• The club can send a delegate to the meeting.
• The club may assign the proxy to the 2012 -2013 district governor.
• They may also assign another active Toastmaster member.

If a club assigns the district governor as its delegate, the district governor in office at the time of the International Convention will be able to cast the club’s votes at the Annual Business Meeting. 

From the website, district governors will be able to see not only which clubs have assigned their proxies to them, but they can also find out which clubs have or have not assigned their proxies. For those clubs who have not submitted their proxies, district governors will be provided with the club president's name and contact information to allow the district governor to follow up.

For frequently asked questions:www.toastmasters.org/proxyquestions

District 51 Nominations List for 2012-2013

District 51 Nominating Committee under nominating chair (IPDG) Immediate Past District 51 Governor Thannimalai L, DTM has successfully nominated candidates for District 51 office 2012-2013.  The results has been been forwarded to the District and District Governor Sue Chan , DTM has announced it recently.

How to Build a Toastmasters Club?

New Club Forms

Originating Opportunities

Organizing a new Toastmasters club can be a challenging, personally rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

If you’d like to get started right now, the following PDF documents have all the information and guidance you need to charter a new club:

Ready to Get Started?
Here is what you will need to charter your new club:

• How to Build a Toastmasters Club: A Step-by-Step Guide (PDF)
  This is a full guide to give you every step of how to start a Toastmasters club in your area. Includes new club application and all information you will need!
  
• Application to Organize (PDF)
  Fill out this form to officially start your own Toastmasters club.
  
• Charter Membership Application (PDF)
  Each charter member must fill out the Toastmasters Charter Membership Application, which will be submitted with the charter paperwork upon starting a new club.
  
• Charter Payments (PDF)
  Statement of total payment submitted for charter fee, membership fees and membership dues.
  
• Charter Club Officer Information (PDF)
  All new clubs need club officers. Name your officers using this form and submit with charter documents.
  
• Club Information (PDF)
  Submit vital information about your club - including club name, meeting time, location and contact details. 

Toastmasters International 2012-2013 Regional Advisor Team

Toastmasters International has announced the 2012-2013 Region Advisor team on 01st March 2012. These volunteers will serve as an essential link between the districts and World Headquarters. Congratulations to all!  They will be serving for the term beginning March 01st 2012 until June 30th 2013.


Eric Vaughn, DTM 
Region 1 


Joe Madley, DTM 
Region 2 


Stanley See, DTM 
Region 3 


Stephen Shaner, DTM 
Region 4 


Dietmar Wagenknecht, DTM, PID 
Region 5 


Vera Johnson, DTM 
Region 6 


Sharon Anita Hill, DTM 
Region 7 


Richard Furbush, DTM 
Region 8 


Debra Cartier, DTM 
Region 9 


Edith Ferrari-D'Angelo, DTM 
Region 10 


Uma Radhakrishnan, DTM 
Region 11 


Barrie Fuller, DTM 
Region 12 


Yingdan Liu, DTM 
Region 13 


Ho Fong Ming, DTM 
Region 14 

Congratulations Suhana & Azlan

A look at Toastmasters International

For the first time in 70 years, Toastmasters International, the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to teaching communication and leadership skills, 

is updating its brand. The organization unveiled its new brand identity at its 

International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 17th 2011.

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As part of the rebranding effort, the organization has updated its logo, colors, fonts, imagery and messaging to make Toastmasters' identity clearer, increase awareness of its impact around the world and focus more on leadership.

Malaysia Airlines 1st Airbus 380

Malaysia Airlines 1st A380 aircraft touched dn in Hamburg, Germany 2 undergo interior finishing & body painting!

Toastmasters District Leader Mid-Year Training 2012

District Leader Mid-Year Training 2012

(excerpts taken from www.Toastmasters.Org)

World Headquarters will provide two in-person training opportunities, which include training at International Convention and Mid-year Training. In addition, e-learning sessions have been designed with district leaders in mind.

For the 2011–2012 Mid-year Training, there will be seven meetings held for the 14 regions and they are scheduled as follows:

Dates	Regions	Locations
January 6–7	3 & 10	Santa Ana, California
January 6–7	11 & 13	Bangalore, India
January 13–14	4 & 5	Chicago, Illinois
January 13–14	12 & 14	Sydney, Australia
January 20–21	7 & 8	Atlanta, Georgia
January 27–28	1 & 2	Seattle, Washington
January 27–28	6 & 9	Boston, Mass.

World Headquarters is excited to host these informative and educational training sessions.
There are a variety of e-learning modules available that supplement in-person training. To view the e-learning topics, simply visit the Toastmasters Learning Connection at www.toastmasters.org/TLC.

Happy 87th Birthday Toastmasters International

Toastmasters Turns 87 Oct 22nd 2011!

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The first Toastmasters meeting had a modest but noble goal: To help people improve their speaking skills in a supportive, informal atmosphere. As word spread about Ralph Smedley’s experiment in Santa Ana, California, people in nearby communities, and even other states, began requesting permission to start their own Toastmasters clubs.

As Toastmasters International celebrates its 87th anniversary this week, the organization continues to thrive, helping more people than ever develop the communication skills and confidence they need to become leaders in their fields. Membership is at an all-time high, with more than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. 

Toastmasters International continues to meet members’ needs through club meetings, district conferences, the Toastmasters website and other events.  

From a small gathering in a YMCA basement in 1924 to a global organization, the Toastmasters story is one of dramatic growth and success. To learn more about Toastmasters’ history, visit the Virtual Museum and the Toastmasters International Timeline. 

Toastmasters District 51 semi annual convention October 21st~23rd 2011

Featuring TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 2009/2010.

Gary Schmidt is a member of two clubs in Oregon, USA. 

Gary Schmidt, a resident of Clackamas, Oregon, is the public affairs manager for Clackamas County government.

He previously worked in the political arena, serving two United States senators: Gordon Smith and Mark Hatfield. Gary was a field representative for Senator Smith, and a field office manager for Senator Hatfield. He was also a speechwriter and associate with Mark Hatfield & Associates. 

Let's listen to Gary's Keynote Speech on 
Toastmasters: Where Leaders Are Made

Our organization’s vision statement reads that Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. That results in people working together to achieve greatness! In this keynote speech, Past International President Gary Schmidt shares his thoughts on the international theme Toastmasters: Where Leaders Are Made.  How does the Toastmasters program instill greatness in people which then allows those individuals to lead and serve our world?   

Gary will also present an educational session on 
The Secrets of Successful Leaders!

What makes a leader successful? Gary will share the insights he gained observing and working with leaders in business, politics and Toastmasters. Learn how to maximize your personal and professional leadership experiences and make them the best they can be.  

NEWS-FLASH :SAVE RM45 on full convention package!!

BUY 10 PAY for 9!!! 

RM450 X 9 Full Package =RM4050 

1 FULL CONVENTION PACKAGE =RM450 

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Venue : HOLIDAY INN MELAKA 

RM319nett per night Deluxe Room- Single/Double with Breakfast

(limited rooms available , reserved for Toastmasters convention delegates, please contact OC Azizah at mobile 019-358 2477)

Motivational Talk in SMK USJ 8 Subang Jaya

I was asked to present a motivational talk to a group of students from SMK USJ 8 in Subang Jaya in preparation for their coming PMR and SPM examinations.

School Entrance

Students of SMK USJ 8 waiting patiently for the session

It was as always a great feeling to be able to do a community service such as this especially so for our children of today. Towards a better tomorrow.


Viva SMK USJ 8 of Subang Jaya!

Toastmasters' Digital Content

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In an effort to reduce expense yet speed members’ access to Toastmasters’ printed materials, the Board of Directors approved a plan to begin digital distribution of select materials through the Toastmasters online store.

Over the coming months, more materials will be available, some for free and others for purchase. Please check this page regularly for updates!

Coming Soon: The Better Speaker Series

Now Available: Speech Contest Materials
From Tall Tales to Table Topics, speech contests allow members to showcase the communication and leadership skills they have acquired through their club participation. To ensure success, speech contests should always be planned and conducted with the proper materials and in accordance with the rules. The following speech contest materials are now available as free, downloadable .pdf files:

International Speech Contest (Digital) Kit (Item 1169DCD)

Evaluation Speech Contest (Digital) Kit (Item 1169EDCD)

Humorous Speech Contest (Digital) Kit (Item 1169HDCD)

Tall Tales Speech Contest (Digital) Kit (Item 1169TTDCD)

Table Topics™ Speech Contest (Digital) Kit (Item 1169TBLDCD)

Speech Contest Rulebook (Digital) (Item 1171DCD)

Speaker's Certification of Eligibility and Originality (Digital) (Item 1183DCD)

Speech Contest Time Record Sheet and Instruction for Timers (Digital) (Item 1175DCD)

Tall Tales Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1181DCD)

Tall Tales Contest Tiebreaking Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1181ADCD)

Counters’ Tally Sheet (Digital) (Item 1176DCD)

Speech Contest Biographical Information Sheet (Digital) (Item 1189DCD)

Notification of Contest Winner (Digital) (Item 1182DCD)

International Speech Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1172DCD)

Tiebreaking Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1188DCD)

Evaluation Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1179DCD)

Evaluation Contest Tiebreaking Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1179ADCD)

Humorous Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1191DCD)

Humorous Contest Tiebreaking Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1191ADCD)

Table Topics™ Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1180DCD)

Table Topics™ Contest Tiebreaking Judge’s Guide and Ballot (Digital) (Item 1180ADCD)

Speech Contest Certificate (1st Place) (Digital) (Item 510ADCD)

Speech Contest Certificate (2nd Place( (Digital) (Item 510BDCD)

Speech Contest Certificate (3rd Place) (Digital) (Item 510CDCD)

Speech Contest Participation Certificate (Digital) (Item 510DDCD)

Toastmasters Club & District E-mail banners

Club E-mail Banner 

District e-mail banner

A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up Your New Toastmasters Club Website

A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up Your New Toastmasters Club Website
 


Welcome to the getting started guide for FreeToastHost 2.0 -- 
the new hosting platform for Toastmasters Clubs all over the world






The document will show you how to setup your new club website, whether you are starting a club website for the first time, or moving from your FreeToastHost 1.0 website.
The whole process should take less than an hour.

http://www.toastmastersclubs.org/welcome/

Toastmasters - Where Leaders Are Made

Toastmasters new logo

Welcome to Where Leaders are Made: 

The New Look of Toastmasters International

Confidence. The ability to communicate, persuade and lead. The skill to tell one’s story, shape better tomorrows and point others in the same direction. These are the attributes of leaders, and not all leaders are born with talent. They learn it, one experience at a time, and so can you.

For nearly a century, Toastmasters International has been helping women and men of every background, education level and economic standing develop the competency they need to become effective communicators and, ultimately, inspired leaders. That proud tradition continues to this day, bolstered by a reaffirmation of purpose and a new aesthetic vibrancy that includes our logo, colors, fonts and educational materials. Our organization is growing like never before; Toastmasters International now comprises more than 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world, from Myanmar to Mexico, China to the Netherlands. Our new look and feel represents a realization of this truth and a tireless commitment to it going forward.

This is an exciting time in Toastmasters history; more than ever we are prepared to equip a new generation of success-oriented people with the practical communication and leadership skills necessary to improve their confidence and achieve their goals. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home mom, small business owner or CEO, we invite you to join Toastmasters International—where leaders are made.

To view the multimedia new release, visit http://www.multivu.com/mnr/49429-toastmasters-where-leaders-are-made  

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in 70 years, Toastmasters International, the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to teaching communication and leadership skills, is updating its brand. The organization unveiled its new brand identity at its International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, today. As part of the rebranding effort, the organization has updated its logo, colors, fonts, imagery and messaging to make Toastmasters’ identity clearer, increase awareness of its impact around the world and focus more on leadership.

“Despite the fact that Toastmasters International is a global organization, we have suffered from an inconsistent understanding of what we do and how members benefit,” says Pat Johnson, Toastmasters International President. “For many people, Toastmasters is synonymous with public speaking, but we are much more than that. We are not your grandfather’s Toastmasters.”

The Toastmasters members of today are culturally and ethnically diverse, representing all ages and professions, meeting in communities and corporations in 116 countries.

While more than a quarter of a million members attend approximately 13,000 club meetings each week, how they experience those meetings and describe their experiences vary widely from member to member and club to club. It’s important to note that the brand refresh does not affect or alter the organization’s core programs of communication and leadership skill-building; rather, it provides potential members with a clearer picture of what to expect when visiting any club in the world.

“The refreshed brand reflects the organization’s evolution while honoring its heritage,” says Johnson. “It allows us to unite and grow in exciting new ways."