On the 24th October
2019, AIA Toastmasters Club held its NFNF meeting. I was the table topics master.
The
sergeant-at-arms was Chng Pia Kim, the Toastmaster of the Day was Gordon Yeo
Xin Le, the language evaluator was Margrette Lo Foong Quan, the timer was David
Low Chip Hung, the ah counter was April Lin Shu Li, the creative director was
Linda Lee, and the photographer was Soh Yi Kai.
Jack
Sia Cheong Ghee spoke about the necessity of motivating others, particularly when
in a position of leadership. He cited
his experience that culminated in him being the current president of AIA
Toastmasters Club. This included his
experience as a father of two, and the learning journey that entails. He leadership motto is “Never above me, never
below me, always beside me.”
Eric
Tan Shi Wei gave a workshop covering the investment position of the underlying
funds in the Platinum Wealth Elite. He expounded
on the investment strategies of the different fund managers, BlackRock,
Wellington Management, and Baillie Gifford.
As one of our premier advisors on this class of financial products in
AIA, he is, without doubt, the best person to speak on this from a selling
point, and from a technical perspective.
Maria
Tricia Abraham spoke about mental stress, and suicide. Her family moved to Singapore from Indonesia,
after her husband was posted here. Her
children did not want to leave their family and friends, and move to Singapore,
an alien place with a language they did not speak. Her daughter was extremely depressed. However, she learned, from watching her
father, a pastor, as he dealt with suicidal congregants. She spoke on the need to support those
dealing with mental health issues, and how it is often overlooked until it is
too late.
Chng
Pia Kim used kueh lapis, a nonya dessert, to illustrate his retirement strategy.
As a financial advisor, he not only
plans for his clients’ retirement, but he is ready for his. His multi-pronged strategy involved
investment plans, insurance, and the CPF schemes, amongst others.
Chermayne Tng spoke about the need to connect. Paradoxically, social media isolates people,
instead of connecting them. People are
retreating to the virtual world, and neglecting their social interactions,
which is necessary for a healthy society.
Cindy
Gan Chia Ee spoke of her previous career as a nurse, and how she negotiated
with her patients, even though it was in their interest to follow instructions. She has extended that in her journey as a
financial advisor.
The
evaluators were Eric Tan Shi Wei, June Lee, Linda Lee, Zhuo Shu Zhen, Ivan Lee
Kuan Seng, and Gerald Yong Kim Heong.
Best Speaker: Cindy Gan Chia Ee;
Best Evaluator: Eric Tan Shi Wei; and
Best Table Topics Speaker: Soh Yi Kai.
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