On the 02nd July, I was at Pasir Ris Elias
Toastmasters Club, as toastmaster of the day.
This was my first club visit of the new term. Pasir Ris Elias Toastmasters Club is a cozy
club, and an ideal place for those who want to ease themselves into public
speaking without the pressure of a large, demanding crowd.
In her inaugural speech as president, Kathy Pillay
spoke of her excitement, and trepidation, in equal measure of managing a team,
and taking the club forward. She spoke
of her experience in last term’s contests, where she did well.
The first project speech was by Marian Nathan. She gave a presentation about psychology, and
the stages of need, as we get older. It
was very comprehensive, and obviously well-researched.
The Immediate Past President, Iman Yusoff, then spoke about
growth as an entrepreneur, and how it is important for us to be receptive to
feedback, and develop a positive relationship with it. It was more an inspiring speech by a natural
leader, than a level 1 project.
The table topics session was rather lively, and full
of banter. This is a close-knit club, and
everybody knew each other well.
Since there were two project speakers, and evaluators,
we finished ahead of schedule; and there was no voting. The best table topics speaker was Hana.
