District 51 2009 KL Semi Annual Convention

征文比赛成绩

2009-11-04T03:29:00.000-08:00

冠军：许寿庆（右三），亚军：黄正龙（左三），季军：黄盈桦（右二）

冠军 - 许寿庆

在我跌入人生最低潮… 最黑暗…的时期，人生对我来说 ~~ 仿佛像汪洋中的小舟…没有任何目标，也没有任何方向，迷迷糊糊的。。。我那时的心情像掉入了无底的深渊….. ！！

很庆幸的… 经过朋友的介绍下，我…认识了“历史城华语讲演会”。

当初加入这个学习组织，无非是为了要打发时间，所以当时的我是抱着“乐也一天，愁也一天，凡事别钻牛角尖”的心态，加入这个组织成为普通会友。而那时的信念是 —

春有百花秋有月，
夏有凉风冬有雪，
若无烦事在心头，
便是人生好时节。

所以每一次的例常活动，就是我定时减压的环节。

随着日子一天天的流逝，对于国际讲演会的教育体系也一天天的认识多了，这令我看清自己在沟通与领导领域里的缺陷和不足。

对，就是您…讲演会的会友们，您们的分享、教诲与领导，深深地令我动容。从当初不愿担任任何职务的我，到勇于尝试克万难。间中的甜酸苦辣，都一一的品赏了。也因为这些的点点滴滴，造就了我的人生的宽度与阔度比别人多了一点点，也让我至今受用不尽。衷心的感谢您们！谢谢您们让我有这么多美丽与魅力的回忆。

到了今时今日，我还是非常认同一位资深会友当时对我所说的一番话，那就是“要做一位称职的领袖，他必须具备的态度是 —

能人所不能，
忍人所不忍，
做人所不做”

我不敢说我是一位称职的领导，也没那份高尚的情操，但身为每一届的执委，我都自我鞭策，今年我一定要比去年的我做得更出色！！

也因为这样，这几年我学会了如何善听、善思及善言；如何在每一届的执委身上学习他们的长处，来弥补自己的不足。

正如唐太宗曰：

以铜为镜，可以正衣冠；
以史为镜，可以知兴衰；
以人为镜，可以知己过。

而且在这国际讲演会的大家庭里，我认识了我的终身伴侣。而我也在今年的情人节（14/2/2009，即是M区执委训练II的前一晚，在雪福青华语国际讲演会会场），与数位会友的精心泡制了一个令她惊喜、温馨的求婚记。

就是因为“做人所不做”，这场求婚记成了我俩人生的转折点，只因在茫茫人海中我们都找到了另一半，找到了志同道合的人生伴侣。

在此，献上我心深处的谢意。

衷心感谢国际讲演会，因为您…

讲演精彩蜕变神采

亚军 - 黄正龙

2000年,启阳邀我出席新山讲演会的例常活动；当下，就决定加入讲演会。并非一时冲动，而是被讲演会的教育体系和例常活动活跃的学习气氛以及惊心动魄的过程所吸引。为了快速融入其中，马上展开沟通与领导的学习之旅。

从学习的过程中体验作业有难易之分、职务有轻重之别、自己的表现则时好时坏时快时慢，而例会氛围上上下下会友来来去去。此时杂音四起，算了吧！做作业伤脑、当领导伤神、输了比赛又伤心，何必苦苦纠缠？

衷情演说的我别无他想继续往前走，写讲稿、担当职务、参加比赛虽然困扰，但也乐在其中。因为，每次例会之后即使带着疲惫的身躯，快速的飞驰在回家的路上,内心却是无比的踏实,期待着沉淀後再出发！犹如心理学家Csikszen Tmihalyi所说的流畅的感觉-快乐的感觉。我才领会，自己在讲演会找到了快乐的学习根源。

渐渐地,我不再瞻前顾后,虚心学习大胆的……往前走，在演说困惑不明的时候，精彩的答案总是在前方守候；往前走，提升蜕变穿过铜墙翻过银山练就金身，迈向杰出神采之路；往前走，获奖无数是前进的动力,失败多次也就没有后退的理由。

奋斗多年，终于在2009年获得“杰出会员”的荣衔，兴奋之情好比儿时穿上殷切期待的新衣过新年-即珍惜又满足。此荣衔虽没有“黄袍加身，身价百倍”的回报, 却在讲演会里结交了一群好友-好比咖啡、奶茶和面包，即实在也营养又提神，是生活中不可或缺的良伴。除此之外，也因为持续不断地投入,在离开学校投入社会工作多年之后,仍然保持积极的学习态度,为生命加值影响远。

季军 - 黄盈桦

每一部戏都有丰富的故事，也有精彩的人生经验。是否有想过要为自己演出女主角或男主角的角色？或想过这个所扮演的角色，不用等待，只需付出一颗行动的心，你就可以成为最佳的角色？
拥有８１年历史的经验，来自不同国界、拥有一个很好的平台，为你而设的舞台，它就是国际讲演会。国际讲演会就像一个大家庭，大家在里头一起分享来自每个人的不同故事。它让你的人生增添更佳的精彩，让你从配角成为主角。

加入这个大家庭里，很多资深会友会帮助我们，克服舞台的障碍，一步一脚应自信的演出。３年里的时间不长也不短，学习的过程也像一朵牡丹花慢慢绽开，释放花香的魅力。

我记得我在２００８年成长过程面对瓶颈的时候，觉得这个大家庭没有任何可以学习的地方，我觉得很浪费时间，自以为是懂了很多东西。然而这一切都是只自己的想法。在没有盈利的大家庭要延续，不是一个人的力量，而是全体的力量。

回头看看，原来不只是演说，而是要扮演投入的角色，才能够深深了解学习是要用坚持的心成, 也就是持之一横。

有一首非常喜欢听的歌，那就是掌声，掌声响起来就好像初次的舞台听到的第一声喝采，我的眼泪都忍不住掉下来，我的心中有无限感慨。就这样享受这３年的精彩舞台的演出。

时间不等人，只有付出行动，才可以让你演出一场精彩感动的演出。

Gala Night

2009-10-21T23:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters and Friends,

We would be "Sharing the Magical Moment" during the Gala Night on Saturday:

Date: 24th Oct 2009 (Sat)
Time: 6.30pm - 11.30pm (Cocktail @ 6.30pm; Gala Night @ 7.00pm)
Venue: Hall 5, 6 and 7, First World Hotel, Genting Highland
Dress code: Formal (Men: coat + tie/bow tie; Ladies: evening gown)

See you at the "top"!

Good News!!!

2009-10-19T20:32:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters and Friends,

Due to overwhelming response from Toastmasters for attending the single events especially the Final Contests, the Organising Committee is pleased to offer special rates for the events :-

Saturday Educational Session - RM150.00 with lunch

Saturday Gala Night - RM200.00

Sunday Final Contests - RM100.00 with lunch

If you are interested in any of the 4 listed above, please get in touch with:

Lim Kah Hong (Finance Director), email: limkahong@gmail.com, mobile number: 019-388-9888.
NJ Singam (Registration Director), email: njsingam@gmail.com, mobile number: 016-396-3242

Please take note of the following:

For registered delegates

The entrance of all the events in the convention is STRICTLY by the Convention Tag and individual ticket.

For those who only choose to attend any of the single event

The entrance is STRICTLY by the ticket.

See you in GENTING!

Dress Code for Magical Nite

2009-10-16T00:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters and Friends,

This is the event that we have long waited for, the gathering of all our fairies, wizards, witches, pixies, angels, elves, goblins, dwarfs, mermaids, demon, Dracula and more from all Divisions under District 51.

This time, we shall reveal the magical true identity of us at the Safari Disco, Genting First World, The World of Fantasy, where only creatures from the fairy tales and Fantasy World can enter. Be sure to be at your true bizarre identity, else you'll be forbidden to join us at the Absolutely Magical Welcoming Night.

I heard those who dress at their best shall receive some mysterious prizes from Genting World of Fantasy....Wonder what can that be… Magic Wind? Or Magic Ring? Woooo.... better dress at your best as not to regret from losing your mysterious prize.

Single Event

2009-10-13T00:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters and Friends,

For some of us who would like to only attend the selective events, the pricing would be as follow:

"Magical Nite" on Friday, 23/10/2009 evening, price per ticket is RM200.00.
Workshops + Contests Run-Off session on Saturday, 24/10/2009, price per ticket is RM200.00.
"Gala Night" on Saturday, 24/10/2009 evening, price per ticket is RM200.00.
Final Contests on Sunday, 25/10/2009 morning, price per ticket is RM200.00

If you are interested in any of the 4 listed above, please get in touch with:

Lim Kah Hong (Finance Director), email: limkahong@gmail.com, mobile number: 019-388-9888.
NJ Singam (Registration Director), email: njsingam@gmail.com, mobile number: 016-396-3242

Please take note of the following:

For registered delegates

The entrance of all the events in the convention is STRICTLY by the Convention Tag and individual ticket.

For those who only choose to attend any of the single event

The entrance is STRICTLY by the ticket.

Transit from LCCT/KLIA to Genting Highlands

2009-10-12T02:05:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

It is just a matter of days till we all meet up in Genting and the committee is certainly all geared up to welcome each and everyone of you who will be attending the KL Genting Semi Annual Toastmasters Convention 2009.

This is just some information for the delegates who will be flying in from Sabah, Sarawak, Indonesia, Brunei, etc.....

All delegates flying via Air Asia or MAS and arriving in LCCT or KL Sentral, please use the ERL to KL Sentral to board the bus to Genting Highlands.

For reservations and information, please call:

Genting Transport Reservations Centre
Tel: (603) 6251 8393 or (603) 6253 1815

KL Sentral
GENTING EXPRESS BUS SERVICE
Ticketing Office:
Located at Lower Ground Floor below the escalator.Tel: (603) 2279 8989 / 8990

From KL Sentral - Genting Skyway Lower Station - Genting Highlands

For reservations of limousine service, you can also call:

Limousine Service Counter (Kuala Lumpur International Airport)
Tel: (603) 8776 6753 or (603) 8787 4451

Limousine Service Counter (Genting Highlands Resort)
Tel: (603) 6105 9584 or (603) 6105 9585
Ext 58771 or 57945 or 57950

We are certainly looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you up in Genting and please remember to take all necessary precautions to ensure your good health throughout the convention.

Also, for your info, the weather up there can get pretty chilly so please bring along something to keep you comfortable during your stay. Temperatures range from 15c to 19c.

Stay well, keep healthy and see you in Genting and let us all make it "Absolutely Magical".

Rgds,
Gerald Quinten
Organising ChairmanKL Genting Semi Annual Convention 2009

Update on the Delegates Listing

2009-10-08T01:10:00.001-07:00

Dear Toastmasters and Friends,

How are you doing?

The latest Delegates Listing (as at 02-10-2009) is available HERE.

Thanks to all that have notified us especially about on request for vegetarian food. For those of you who are vegetarian but are yet to inform us, please do so soonest by sending us an email at klsemiannual2009@gmail.com and cc bvlmas@yahoo.com.

Please take note of this:

Should there is any delegate who request to change their vegetarian request on the convention day (i.e. from 23rd - 25th Oct), there is a charges of RM65 for the switch. The same apply to those who only request for vegetarian food during the convention.

Hence your co-operation is extremely important to ensure a truly pleasant and great convention.

Agenda

2009-10-05T22:01:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters,

Have you check the agenda for the coming Semi Annual Convention in Genting Highlands? Please click HERE for the latest agenda.

各位敬爱的会友们，

以下是华文组大会的最新流程表。

Delegates Listing as at 01st October 2009

2009-10-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters and Friends,

We have just uploaded the Delegates Listing as at 01st October 2009. Have you check your particulars in the list?

If you have not, we would truly appreciate if you could download the list and check your details soon. Please get back to us soonest by email to us at

klsemiannual2009@gmail.com，
cc bvlmas@yahoo.com

should you found your name was mispelled, your vegetarian status is not indicated and other incorrect details.

We would like to make this convention a memorable one for you and hence your co-operation is much needed.

各位讲演会的兄弟姐妹们，

非常高兴我们很快就会见面了。我们已经将最新的报名单(01/10/2009)上载到大会的blog了。你是否已查询你的各人资料？

如果还没，有请您尽快查询。诺发现名字不对，资料不正确或您的素食要求没有记录，请尽快同知我们。您可将资料寄给

klsemiannual2009@gmail.com，
cc bvlmas@yahoo.com

我们会一一的处理。非常谢谢您的合作。感激不尽！

Delegates Listing

2009-09-22T00:33:00.000-07:00

Dear All,

Happy Tuesday afternoon and Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all the Muslim Toastmasters who are celebrating and having great reunion with family and friends.

We are just 30 days away from the D-Day of our 17th Semi Annual Convention in Genting Highlands. I can hear the sparks of excitement in you as the day is inching closer. Do we know who else are going besides your close friends and your club members?

Find out from the Delegates Listing that is made available HERE.

Please check if your registered particulars are correct, otherwise please let us know the correct one by writing to us at klsemiannual2009@gmail.com.

Please also help us to convey this message to others who have registered for this convention.

We look forward to see you soon! YES, 30 days more ... 29 days more when tomorrow arrives...

Price Revision for All Convention Packages

2009-09-19T02:40:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters,

The prices for all the convention packages will be revised with effect from 01st October 2009 (Thursday).

The new rate for all the packages would be as follow:

Non Residential Package
Package A
RM530 nett per person

Residential Packages (3 days 2 nights)
Package B1
RM750 nett per person, twin sharing deluxe room

Package B2
RM830 nett per person, twin sharing superior deluxe

Package B3
RM900 nett per person, single occupant deluxe room

Package B4
RM1090 nett per person, single occupant superior deluxe

Package B5
RM870 nett per person, twin sharing world club room

Package B6
RM1160 nett per person, single occupant world club room

Hence, please hurry up, submit your registration form together with payment by 30th September 2009 so you could still enjoy a lower rate.

To register before 30th September 2009, click HERE for the form.

Registration after 30th September 2009, click HERE for the form.

Semi Annual Convention Agenda

2009-09-19T02:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters,

It is wonderful to see your registration to this great event! What are we going to have?

Please click HERE for the Semi Annual Convention Agenda. Happy reading!

Please take note that the English & Mandarin Programme are running concurrently.

Who are the speakers?

2009-08-22T23:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters,

For all of us who have registered to attend the coming 17th Semi Annual Convention in Genting, congratulations as we will have the opportunity to listen to this 2 great speakers.

For those who are not yet register, hurry up so that you won't miss the chance to meet this 2 credible speakers.

For those who are still hesitating, sign up now and join us for the convention! Sign up for the absolutely magical learning experience!

We are honoured to have the following 2 speakers and their profiles are as attached:

Speaker 1: Roger Konopasek

Speaker 2: Sarjit Singh Sidhu, PhD

半年大会讲师

2009-08-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

各位敬爱的会友们，

半年大会讲师名单已出炉了！我们非常荣幸能邀请到以下的四位讲师为我们分享。

还没报名的会友们，千万别错过这精彩的大会！您还等什么呢？请今天就联络您的会长报名参加，您的投资将会为你的学习路途带来很大的受惠。您会体会到讲演蜕变的宝贵经验！

就请立即行动！报名！

讲师履历如下：

Vegetarian Delegates （素食会友）

2009-08-16T00:06:00.000-07:00

Dear Members,

It's been lovely too see our registration list is getting longer as we are getting closer to the Semi Annual Convention. We are truly looking forward to seeing you!

A note for all the delegates who require special meals arrangement.

In order to avoid any inconvenience at the Semi Annual Convention at Genting, delegates who have requested for vegetarian meals are advised to reconfirm with F&B Director, Bernard Louis at bvlmas@yahoo.com or SMS at +6012-268-0358 before 1st September 2009.

至各位会友，

身为筹委会的我们感到非常荣兴及开心，因为我们就要在云顶见面了！我们都希望能为大家做到最好的安排好让大家有个最愉快及有意义的半年度大会。

为了避免任何不愉快的事情发生，衷心地希望各地区参与51 区域2009-2010 国际讲演会吉隆坡半年度大会的素食会友们，能尽快在九月一日前与膳食组主任联系，Bernard　Louis （电邮： bvlmas@yahoo.com 或短讯：012 268 0358 ）通知他您是素食。

您的合作万分感激！谢谢！

文字比赛 (Writing Competition-Mandarin)

2009-06-11T17:00:00.000-07:00

51 区域2009-2010 国际讲演会吉隆坡半年度大会

华语国际讲演会缘起于拥有81年历史，闻名美国加州的国际讲演会，并沿用国际讲演会所提供的一系列实习教材与指南，让会友在友好与和谐的气氛实际体验讲演的艺术.

目前，这个闻名全世界的国际讲演会在世界各地拥有超过一万个分会，而华语国际讲演会也如雨春笋般在各区迅速成长，今天华语国际讲演会已形成一股强大的力量。

在古晋全年大会，华语讲演会成功地与英语讲演会同时举行，得到来自51 区域很多会友的肯定及赞赏，使华语讲演会再接再励在吉隆坡半年度大会以相类似的形式进行，让会友们从中得到自我提升, 增值的平台.

坚信勇于尝试，克万难，因此，在10月举行的半年度大会，华语组破天荒与英语组联办一项文字比赛，以便让多才多艺的会友在发挥讲演艺术外，展现另一项才华。

详情如下：

宗旨：发掘会友们文字上的才华

活动主题：讲演精彩，蜕变神采

字数 : 500- 750

参赛资格：讲演会的合格会友

奖项：全51区域的会友们将阅读到您的文章

何时公布成绩：51 区域2009-2010 国际讲演会吉隆坡半年度大会

网址：http://klsemiannual2009.blogspot.com/

联络：姒芹 012-297 9788 （请在晚上7后，如未能接听，请留下联络号码，将会回电)

截止日期： 6月25日晚上8点前以 Word File 电邮 - kl_semi_conv_mand@yahoo.co.uk（请注明您的名字，所属分会，分区，联络方式）

Just for YOU...MAS Travel Package

2009-06-09T05:46:00.001-07:00

Dear Toastmasters,

If you are still looking for a good air travel package for the coming convention in Genting Highlands, you really have to take a look at the special travel package arranged for you by Malaysia Airlines (MAS).

Malaysia Airlines, the country's main airline carrier will be providing special assistance to all participants in making arrangements for their flights. MAS will provide special discounts for the participants to attend the KL Genting Semi Annual Toastmasters Convention 2009.

As for the transfer from KLIA to Genting Highland and vice-versa, please note that MASholidays Department will have the Tour Management System (TMS) in place by then and the participants can go online and buy the transfer as DIY and pay using their credit card.

Click HERE for the Booking Procedure.

And click HERE for the Terms and Conditions.

Explore what is in it for you and BOOK NOW!

Refreshingly Fun Genting Highlands

2009-05-25T08:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Toastmasters,

We will conquer Genting Highlands by October this year! For the first time, we are going to have an Absolutely Magical experience on the highland which is 6118 feet above sea level.

We will witness the 17th Semi Annual Convention 2009 in Genting Highlands from 23rd October 2009 ~ 25th October 2009.

Be there to have an "Absolutely Magical" moment and make it part of your Toastmasters learning experience!

Be there to experience an "Absolutely Magical" connection prevalent amongst fellow Toastmasters!

Be there to feel how "Absolutely Magical" being a Toastmasters can effect change to your life!

Sign up now to guarantee your place in the most "Absolutely Magical" experience you will enjoy approximately 1850m above sea level with the most "Absolutely Magical" Toastmasters family!

The package details are as follow:

Non Residential Package
Package A

RM430 nett per person

Residential Packages (3 days 2 nights)
Package B1

RM650 nett per person, twin sharing deluxe room

Package B2

RM730 nett per person, twin sharing superior deluxe

Package B3

RM800 nett per person, single occupant deluxe room

Package B4

RM990 nett per person, single occupant superior deluxe

Package B5

RM770 nett per person, twin sharing world club room

Package B6

RM1060 nett per person, single occupant world club room

To register, please click HERE for the Registration Form.

Sneak Peek of Room Type

2009-05-25T05:46:00.000-07:00

Sneak peek of room type for residential package...

DELUXE ROOM

SUPERIOR DELUXE ROOM

Behind the curtain...(1)

2009-05-24T07:13:00.000-07:00

What happen behind the curtain???

1st Organizing Committee Meeting on 27 Apr 2009 @ MAS Academy

Behind the curtain... (2)

2009-05-24T06:21:00.000-07:00

What happen later???

2nd Organizing Committee Meeting on 19th May 2009 @ Jaya One, PJ