The Formation of Lahad Datu Speakers Club

With the initiative of David Chong, Area K2 Governor Datin Grace Chiu, support from Sandakan Toastmasters Club and Tawau Toastmasters Club, the pro tem committee for Lahad Datu Speakers Club is formed at Lahad Executive Hotel this afternoon.

There were 21 members and guests attended the demonstration meeting lead by Area Governor Datin Grace Chiu who gave an indepth information of Toastmasters Club. 

Norman Chin was Table Topics Master and General Evaluator

Lee Chye Ewe conducting the election of Lahad Datu Speakers Club Pro Tem Committee

The Lahad Datu Speakers Club Pro Tem Committee, from Left Lee Shin Hiung (Treasurer), Noorazmi Mickley (Secretary), Agnes Lau (VPM), Gerry Doh (VPE), David Chong (President), Joe Pan (VPPR), Nelson &  George

Noorazmi attempting Table Topics

Lee Shin Hiung answering Table Topics

Adira taking a question

Adira making her Ice Breaker speech

Lee Chye Ewe, Table Topics Evaluator and Speech Evaluator

Guests and members

Area K2 Governor Datin Grace Chiu introducing Toastmasters Club

Toastmaster of The Day, David Chong

Agnes Lau participated in Table Topics Session

Barnamas Fung, the Timer

Ready to report, Alice Kok and Amy Hiew

All set, Norman Chin, Lee Chye Ewe, Datin Grace Chiu

Before we start, David Chong and Joe Pan

Guests & Members

Amy Hiew, the Invocator

Breaking News!!

Dear fellow Toastmasters,

I just received a very good news from DG Joseph who is in Calgary, Canada
right now, attending the Toastmasters International Convention. Our district
representative for the international speech contest, K, Loghandaran has won
the InterDistrict contest and will take his place this Saturday, in the
final of the World Championship of Public Speaking.

This is a feat in District 51 as this is the first time a District 51
representative has made it to the final! Fantastic achievement!!

Let's us pray and send our thoughts that Loghandaran will again make us
proud this Saturday and keep our flag flying high.

Courage to conquer!


Warmest regards,
Clement Pang, DTM
District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) 2008-2009
Email: d51pro0809@gmail.com
District Website: http://www.tmdistrict51.org
District Theme "The Courage To Conquer"

Appreciation

Dear DvG DTM Annie Cheng, DTM Lee Chye Ewe, and all my beloved members.

Your presence to grace Sandakan Toastmasters club 13th installation have make a difference to our lives and to our club.

We are proud and honor to received "Distinguished Guests", who have motivated us with their inspiring speeches.

With your support, encouragement, dedication and co-operation, our function was a success.

To the organizing Chair lady CC Alice Kok and her hard working team, my gratitude for a wonderful installation.

To my successor President Norman Chin CL and his new team of Executive Committee Members,a fruitful year ahead.

With "THE COURAGE TO CONQUER" to bring Sandakan Toastmasters club to greater heights.

My Sincere Appreciation and Thanks to all of you, who in their ways had contributed to make this event a success.

With respects,

Grace Chiu ACB, CL,

Area K2 Governor 2008-2009.

Sandakan Toastmasters Club 13th Installation

The ladies say it all ....

Standing: Lee Chye Ewe, Jason Tan (Representative of YB Peter Pang)

Seated: Datin Grace Chiu, Dora Chiu, Annie Cheng, Ivy Fung

Appreciation Awards given by Datin Grace Chiu

Changing of leadership

Past Area K2 Governors: Dora Chiu and Lee Chye Ewe

For the album

I was supposed to attend Sandakan Toastmasters Club's 13th Installation Banquet with some members of my club but the rest could not make it at the last minutes. So I was the sole representative from Tawau. But what an evening it was.

The venue was at English Tea House which oversees the whole of Sandakan town during the day. It was warm since the afternoon but minutes before the function started, it began to drizzle. The guests were not really affected as they were all seated under the shade prepared earlier. However the stage was definitely affected.

There were some panics especially the organiser and speakers. I was not worried as I expected the rain to stop in a while. Furthermore, I was not one of the speakers. I was telling myself, the organiser really took their President's theme "The Courage To Conquer" seriously by having the courage to conquer even the uncertainty of nature! Well they have succeeded. The rain stopped and the night went on fine with much joyous and memorable moments.

Having the chance to meet up with old friends again is certainly something that we always look forward to. Clubs in Sandakan and Tawau are always closely related. Installation function like this is one of those opportunities that members from both clubs could meet and mingle.

I was certainly not expected to be invited to sing and later to received an award as unofficial mentor and advisor to the out going President Grace.

Congratulations to President Norman Chin and his team of executive committee members and the Organising team lead by Alice Kok.

More photos from Alice's Album & Melissa's Album


Thank you!

Division K 4^th Award Night was on 29^th June 2006 at Tamnak Thai Restaurant , Api Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu. The award night was an evening of recognition. Club presidents from Division K were recognized for leading their respective clubs to attain Distinguished, Select Distinguished & President Distinguished status. Area governors for Division K were also recognized for leading their respective areas to attain Distinguished & Select Distinguished status.

Elizabeth Goh ATMS CL, Area K 2 Governor was awarded the Select Distinguished Area Status and for serving her Areas with dedication and commitment. She was also representing her club members to receive their educational awards.

Congratulations, Area K2 Achievers

3357 Tawau Toastmasters Club
DTM 07/20/2007 Lee, Chye Ewe
ALS 07/20/2007 Lee, Chye Ewe
OCL 10/08/2007 Lee, Nyuk Moi
ACB 11/26/2007 Lee, Nyuk Moi
CC 11/26/2007 Dr. Yap, Siong Fat
ACS 12/14/2007 Fabia, Eleanor Martha
ACS 06/12/2008 Hj Yalah Munur
OCL 06/18/2008 Hj Yalah Munur
OCL 06/18/2008 Lee, Lynda Ping
OCL 06/30/2008 Rosen, Rosslin P.
OCL 06/30/2008 Lo Soo Fun, Lucy


6365 Sandakan Pidato Toastmasters Club
CC 07/20/2007 Pg. Bidin, Bibi Robiah
ACS 08/02/2007 Sandukong, Hassan Alban
CC 08/02/2007 HJ. Mohd Salleh, Al Fazli
ACB 08/06/2007 Saburi, Rashid Bin
CC 10/17/2007 Nasrah, Jamil
ACG 12/13/2007 Sandukong, Hassan Alban
CL 01/20/2008 Yunus Sawabi, Hatta Sandakan
ALB 01/20/2008 Sandukong, Hassan Alban
CC 03/30/2008 VILLIAMON, SANTE
ACB 05/06/2008 Bederi, Nurifrideri


7465 Sandakan Toastmasters Club
CC 12/05/2007 Jilimin, Melissa Betsy
CC 12/05/2007 Kok, Ai Lee
ACS 12/13/2007 Hassan, Alban Hj Sandukong
ACB 02/24/2008 Tshin, Grace Chiu Kui
OCL 03/31/2008 Chong, David Yun Ming
CL 03/31/2008 Tshin, Grace Chiu Kui
CC 05/09/2008 Chow, Kok Cheng Charles
CC 05/16/2008 Ling, How Kee
OCL 06/25/2008 Jilimin, Melissa Betsy

District 51 Nominations

Please be informed that the District Nominating Committee has nominated the following candidates for the positions indicated below:

(Names listed in alphabetical order for each position)

District Governor

1. Joseph Rocky Gomez, DTM (Club 6697 MIM KL)

Lieutenant Governor Education & Training

1. Richard R Chong, ACS (Club 5656 - MAS Melor)

Lieutenant Governor Marketing

1. Francis Ng, DTM (Club 8141 - Money Mastery)

2. Lee Ewe Tong, DTM (Club 8406 - Johor Bahru)

Division A Governor

1. Bernard Wong Thian Kuok, ATMG (Club 9449 - Sacred Heart)

Division B Governor

1. Zaharah Ibrahim, DTM (Club 6895 - MAICSA)

Division C Governor

1. KN Devan, DTM (Club 695603 - Healthcare)

Division D Governor

1. Victor Foong Soon Hin, AC (Club 8431 - Hornbill City)

Division E Governor

1. Bobo Wong Ting Kit, DTM (Club 4384 - Sibu Mandarin)

2. William Kueh Soo Hui, AC (Club 8515 - Lutong)

Division H Governor

1. Sukiman Sarigih, ACS (Club 5404 - Medan First)

Division I Governor

No candidates nominated.

Division J Governor

No candidates nominated.

Division K Governor

1. Annie Cheng Ho Gan, DTM (Club 1304 - SWEPA)

Division M Governor

1. Paul Cho Pow Ngen, ATMB (Club 7798- Historical City Mandarin)

Division N Governor

1. Eddy Chew Boon Howe, AC (Club 791322 - Achievers)

Division P Governor

1. Wan Md Zin B Wan Yunus, AC (Club 2241 - UKAY)

Division S Governor

1. Tan Chia Lih, DTM (Club 811512 - Farlim)

Division W Governor

No candidates nominated.

I would to express my sincere appreciation to our District Nominating Committee Chairman, Sivanganam, DTM and members of the District Nominating Committee for their role and kind acceptance of this task.

Warm regards

KK Chee, DTM

District Governor 2007-2008