Dec 23rd Christmas Dinner Meeting

Just last night, we had a Christmas Dinner Meeting.

We had a total of 50 participants at 747 Restaurant.

The meeting was perfect. Suited the Christmas Spirit Perfectly.

We had a first timer TOE - Shu Zian, who introduced the speakers with wonderful introduction and of course creating a festive atmosphere for Christmas.

The most interesting part was the induction of new members, by Santa Clause! It was amazing to have Santa induct new members, it would be an unforgettable induction for them.

Jimmy had interesting table topics. And this time, its really "Table" topics because the wholetable had to work together. Forming words out of CHRISTMAS, changing the lyrics of Jingle Bell, a drama to entertain us, presenting what is Toastmasters & a debate between two tables regarding wine drinking on celebrations.

What's a Toastmasters' meeting without speeches? We had 6 last night,

- We learnt what is Christmas, a speech by Colin Lamb who explained what is Christmas to us.

- We got to know of Teik Poh's 3 loves.

- We were inspired by Clement who was doing his 10th Assignment.

- We witnessed the Award presentation to Clement by Tik Liang.

- We enjoyed a toast by E-Jiat who toasted to Christmas, to a brand new year.

- We learnt the best of Achievers after Ken Choo spoke in praise of Achievers.

Toastmasters do not only allow the members to speak in public, they allow them to perform as well. A collaboration between the two members - E-Jiat & Poh Chen, playing Christmas Songs to entertain everyone on that night.

But it was not over, Christmas must always come with caroling, Cheshire Home had a team who sang Christmas Carol for everyone of us, & of course, Santa Clause climbed down the chimney to give them presents.

The Dinner ended at 11, with Ricky, the YMCA President giving his speech. It was indeed a wonderful dinner

Merry Christmas, & a Happy New Year!!

See you in 2011!