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Meeting No: "17"

Date: 8 January 2009 (Thursday)

Theme: "-"

Word of the Day: "TEST"

Meaning: "Test".

Example: "Test".

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Apr 26, 2008

10 Tips for Public Speaking

10 Tips for Public Speaking

Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and even beneficial, but too much nervousness can be detrimental.
Here are some proven tips on how to control your butterflies and give better presentations:

  1. Know your material. Pick a topic you are interested in. Know more about it than you include in your speech. Use humor, personal stories and conversational language – that way you won’t easily forget what to say.
  2. Practice. Practice. Practice! Rehearse out loud with all equipment you plan on using. Revise as necessary. Work to control filler words; Practice, pause and breathe. Practice with a timer and allow time for the unexpected.
  3. Know the audience. Greet some of the audience members as they arrive. It’s easier to speak to a group of friends than to strangers.
  4. Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids.
  5. Relax. Begin by addressing the audience. It buys you time and calms your nerves. Pause, smile and count to three before saying anything. ("One one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand. Pause. Begin.) Transform nervous energy into enthusiasm.
  6. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear and confident. Visualize the audience clapping – it will boost your confidence.
  7. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They’re rooting for you.
  8. Don’t apologize for any nervousness or problem – the audience probably never noticed it.
  9. Concentrate on the message – not the medium. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties and concentrate on your message and your audience.
  10. Gain experience. Mainly, your speech should represent you — as an authority and as a person. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking. A Toastmasters club can provide the experience you need in a safe and friendly environment.

Source: Toastmasters International

Apr 10, 2008

Members

CHARTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2008 - 2009)

President Abdul Halim Abdul Majid, TM (M: 012-3266614)
Vice President of Education Nor Laily Nor Anuar, TM
Vice President of Membership Azrul Zammir Sobki, TM
Vice President of Public Relations Mohamad Rosli Md Ali, TM
Secretary Azleena Atan, TM
Treasurer Rohaidah Abd Rahman, TM
Sergeant At Arms Rozaimi Ibrahim, TM

SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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MEMBERS

Azran Omar, TM
Nur Zuraihah Jaafar, TM
Mohd Helmi Mohd Radzi, TM
Hasbollah Mahat, TM
Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman, TM
Md Nasrul Hakim Mohd Shaari, TM
Dyaulhaq Salehan, TM
Mahamad Faez Mahamad Ali, TM
Mohd Azhar Mahzan, TM
Wan Shahifful Badli Wan Bakar, TM
Sheza Zainal, TM



*TM - Toastmaster

Mission / Vision

Vision

The vision of a Rakyat Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Mission

About Us

Rakyat Toastmasters Club is composed of individuals who are driven to maximize their potential skills in leadership and communications.

We meet on 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 1700 to 1900 hours at Bank Rakyat Learning Resource Centre, Level 14, Bank Rakyat Building, Jalan Tangsi 50732 Kuala Lumpur.