District 51 - 18th Semi Annual Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(This message is to all Toastmasters who have yet to register for the 18th Semi Annual Convention. To register, please download your form from: http://tm51connects.blogspot.com)

12th October, 2010

Dear Toastmaster,
Happy Day! Greetings and Good Cheer to you.

Arising from our message to all Toastmasters on Sunday last, there were numerous persons who inquired about Individual as well as Sub Package Rates for the Convention.

It was encouraging to receive responses from numerous TMs, who, although not able to participate fully in the entire Convention, were nevertheless keen to attend some of the more important events to their liking, or those that fitted better with their own circumstances.

Also, many students, particularly those from colleges and college clubs, showed keen interest in wanting student tickets.

Here then – attached to this message (Download here)– are 10 different Packages that we have made available for you. It is almost like going to your favorite store, and being allowed to pick n choose, mix n match, and even to fit according to your own time and tide.

For this Convention, we are pleased and proud to have comfortably conformed to our DG’s request that the Convention rates should be shaved to bare bone prices, and that breaking-even should be the guiding philosophy in pricing.

Students will therefore be extremely pleased, that the entire Convention Package is offered to them at Super Early Bird prices… prices that were offered about 5 months ago at the Miri Convention… PRICES MARKED-UP BY A MERE TEN RINGGIT FROM THE HOTEL’S RATE QUOTED TO THE COMMITTEE.

Those purchasing Individual Event or Sub Package Tickets will also be pleased – pleased and relieved – to know that the mark-up for them is closely comparable to the door fee one pays for certain Area and Division events.

You may therefore rush for your tickets… but please take care not to stampede and trample.


Sincerely,
N J Singam
Organising Chair
18th Semi Annual Convention
Toastmasters International, District 51

+ 6 016 – 396 3242; njsingam@gmail.com
http://tm51connects.blogspot.com ; tm51connects@gmail.com

District 51 to spin off a new District 87 and belong to Region 14

A bit history. Back in 1993, District 51 started with Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Later, Hong Kong, Brunei and Macao joined. Then in 2004, a new District 80 was created for Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macao.

And as of July 1, 2010, another new District 87 will be created for Indonesia, Brunei, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan.

Also Hong Kong and Macau will be moved from District 80 (Singapore, Thailand) to District 85 (China, Hong Kong, Macau).

District 51 will then cover just Toastmasters Clubs in Peninsular Malaysia.

All 83 Districts worlwide will be divided into 14 Regions. District 51 will be in Region 14.

Region 14 (effective July 1, 2010)
- District 51 - Peninsular Malaysia
- District 75 - Philippines
- District 80 - Singapore, Thailand
- District 87 - Indonesia, Brunei, Sarawak-Sabah-Labuan

District 51 Directory - Past & Present - Nov 1, 2009 Update

Year 2009-2010


I just received the District 51 Directory. Compared with last term, the cover is more attractive showing a people orientated organization. Kudos to the District Directory Team led by District 51 Secretary Wendy Wong. Many photos are still distorted vertically or horizontally. Perhaps we can improve next term with color photos and color pages. I am impressed that the Mandarin Toastmasters Clubs have Chinese script and names.

Year: 2008-09


Over the years, the concept and design of the District 51 directory has changed little. Often it is distributed during the November Semi-Annual Convention which means nearly half the term is over.

Some NGO organizations can print their directory with all the photos on the first day of their term, perhaps we can learn from them.



In 1996. I remember District Secretary TC Lim (Kota Kinabalu) had a vision of a pocket size district directory like that of some districts.

Also he had the concept of loose leftets to be updated every now and then and every year.

The list of District Council including Steering Committee, Division Governors, Area Governors, Club Presidents and Club VP Educations are added. Very few members have email or mobile phones and fax numbers were important then.



During my term as DG in 1997, we first distributed an electronic and temporary paper directory as of July 1, 1997. I guess I could not wait to get started.

Then followed by above hard copy of above "Green" Directory.

Thanks to Rizal Fauzi (PDC) who designed the cover and District Secretary Margaret Chan (PDC) who helped me to compile the information of District Officers and Clubs.

We abandoned the leaflet concept for a permanent booklet but kept the same pocket size.

We introduced photographs. Some officers were prompt and a few were always late. Usually during any compilation of Directory, you will know who will be performers and who will be too busy for that term.



For the next three years, the District Directory continued with the pocket size concept. In 2000, list of Past District Governors were added to the Directory.



In 2001, the directory had bilingual names for Mandarin speaking clubs. The list of Club Officers was expanded from just President and VPE to all officers including IPP.



In 2002, the District Directory morphed into a larger rectangular notebook











From 2002 until now, the size of the District Directory remained the notebook size. Note: In 2005, there was no hard copy published but an electronic version was distributed online.

Here is a look at other District Directories.



District 80 (Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand) directory has the names of Club Officers and Mandarin Clubs in both Chinese and English. This is obviously important for Mandarin speaking members.

Hint hint for next year District 51 Directory.



District 72 Directory (New Zealand). I received this Directory from the DG Joan Hook. It was really thin pocket size and easy and light for me to carry around as I visited Clubs all over New Zealand.

May be, we can have a second printout of a more basic "travel version" for next year's Districtory.

As due to printing and mailing cost, District Directory are printed in limited quantity and limited in distribution.

Perhaps, next year, may be the District can print some additional copies for sale to make everyone happy who wants to have a copy but are not District or Club Officers and to recoup some cost too.

Anyway, I hope to continue to collect District 51 Directories. They are informative, commemorative and a labor of love for Toastmasters.

District 51 Conventions... Past, Present, Future (Updated Oct 25, 2009)

Here is the list of Past District 51 Conventions that I have compiled. Looking back, I have attended all the first 13 consecutive District 51 Conventions. Why?

If you are Toastmaster, do attend your first Convention and you will find out why. Be warned, you may get hooked for more.... and that is a great thing to be addicted to.

1st District 51P Semi-Annual Convention @Bangkok
Rose Garden, Nov 26, 1993
DG: Kelvin Ong, OC: Steve Chalitaporn
(Missing Photo - Anyone can send me one)


1st D51P Annual Convention @Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort May 27-29, 1994
DG: Kelvin Ong, OC: Adeline Leong




2nd D51P Semi-Annual Convention @Singapore
Novotel Hotel Nov 26-27 1994
DG: Li Yo Wei, OC: ?
(Missing Photo - Anyone can send me one)


2nd DP51P Annual Convention @Jakarta
Horizon Hotel, May 26-28, 1995
"Better Communication Better Understanding"
DG: Li Yo Wei, OC: Prijohandojo Kristanto




3rd D51P Semi-Annual Convention @Kuala Lumpur
Swiss Garden Hotel Nov 11-12, 1995
DG: Augustine Lee, OC: ?




3rd D51P Annual Convention @Penang
Hotel Equatorial May 24-26, 1996
"A Better Communication... A Better You"
DG: Augustine Lee, OC: Ricky Ch'ng




4th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Malacca
Straits Meridian Hotel, Nov 16-17, 1996
DG: Dunstan Chan, OC: Sandra Shunmugam




4th D51 Annual Convention @Johor Bahru
Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru, May 20-Jun 1, 1997
"Towards Closer Toastmasters Fraternity in ASEAN"
DG: Dunstan Chan, OC: ET Lee




5th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Kuala Lumpur
Parkroyal Hotel, November 22-23, 1997
"Converging Towards Dynamic Leadership"
DG: SL Liew, OC: Yong Phie Loong & Yow Shon




5th D51 Annual Convention @Kuching
Holiday Inn Resort, Damai Lagoon May 22-24, 1998
"We Can Make It Better"
DG: SL Liew, OC: Dunstan Chan




6th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Penang
Shangri-La Hotel Nov 21-22, 1998
"Make A Difference"
DG: Adeline Leong, OC: Agnes Oon




6th D51 Annual Convention @Singapore
Pan Pacific Hotel May 21-23, 1999
"A Convention with Difference"
DG: Adeline Leong, OC: Leslie Yong & Christopher Teo




7th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Bangkok
Shangri-La Hotel Nov 19-21, 1999
"Fellowship in the Amazing Land"
DG: Maimunah Natasha, OC: Paisal Sae Lor




7th D51 Annual Convention @Kota Kinabalu
Magellan Sutera May 26-28, 2000
"Moving Beyond"
DG: Mainumah Natasha, OC:Francis Tham




8th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Johor Bahru
Eden Garden Hotel, Nov 17-19, 2000
DG: Christopher Teo, OC: Irene Lau




8th D51 Annual Convention @Hong Kong
Regal Airport Hotel, May 18-20, 2001
"Experience the Breakthrough"
DG: Christopher Teo, OC: Andy See




9th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Kuching
Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel, Nov 16-19, 2001
"Create Your Destiny"
DG: Lilian Lau, OC: Tan Cho Huat




9th D51 Annual Convention @Kuala Lumpur
Palace of the Golden Horses, May 24-26, 2002
"Let's Get Connected"
DG: Lilian Lau, OC: Tham Chee Wah




10th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Singapore
Swissotel The Stamford Nov 22-24, 2002
"Dare to Excel"
DG: John Lau, OC: Simon Koh




10th D51 Annual Convention @Kuching
Damai Lagoon, Kuching, Jun 27-29, 2003
DG: John Lau, OC: James Phe & Allan Ee




11th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu Nov 14-16, 2003
DG: Ho Fong Ming, OC: Christopher Liew




11th D51 Annual Convention @Penang
Hotel Equatorial, May 27-30, 2004
"Creating Waves of Communication Excellence"
DG: Ho Fong Ming, OC: Roger Green




12th D51 & 1st D80 Joint Semi-Annual Conventions @Kuala Lumpur
Hilton Kuala Lumpur Nov 25-28, 2004
"Ignite your Passion & Fuel the Power of Toastmasters!"
DG51: A. Arulnathan, DG80: Gea Ban Peng
OC: Kiang Faang Pyng




12th D51 & 1st D80 Joint Annual Convention @Jakarta
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta May 20-22, 2005
DG51: A. Arulnathan, DG80: Gea Ban Peng
OC: Netty Djohan Kalalo




13th D51 Semi-Annual Convention @Kuching
Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel, Kuching, Nov 24-27, 2005
DG: Low Yat Seow, OC: Law Lee Poh




13th D51 Annual Convention @Penang
The City Bayview Hotel Apr 27-30, 2006
"Harvesting the Pearls of Toastmasters"
DG: Low Yat Seow, OC: Chee Keng Kok




14th Semi-Annual Convention @Kuala Lumpur
Legend Hotel Nov 18-20, 2006
"The Magic of Toastmasters"
DG: Sivanganam Rajaretnam, OC: Ramdas Nayar




14th Annual Convention @Johor Bahru
Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru, April 27-29, 2007
"Realise Your Potential"
DG: Sivanganam OC: Karen Lee




15th Semi-Annual Convention @Medan
Tiara Medan Hotel & Convention Nov 15-18, 2007
"Amazing, Awesome and Abundant"
DG: Chee Keng Kok, OC: Sylvia Wong




15th Annual Convention @Penang
Gurney Hotel Apr 18-20, 2008
"Sharing the GIFTS"
DG: Chee Keng Kok, OC: Shankar Kailainathan




16th Semi-Annual Convention @Bali
Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Nov 14-16, 2008
"Challenging, Motivating, Inspiring"
DG: Joseph Gomez, OC: Veronika Trianto




16th Annual Convention @Kuching
Riverside Majestic Hotel, April 17-19, 2009
"Act to Inspire and Motivate"
DG: Joseph Gomez, OC: Zabariah Matali




17th Semi-Annual Convention @ Genting Highlands, Malaysia
First World Hotel, Genting Highlands, October 23-25, 2009
"Absolutely Magical"
DG: Richard Chong, OC: Gerald Quinten




17th Annual Convention @ Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Imperial Hotel, Miri, May 21-23, 2010
"HOME - Harnessing Our Moment in Excellence"
DG: Richard Chong, OC: William Kueh




Coming Soon: 18th Semi-Annual Convention @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
"Communication Connects - Achieving Greatness Together"




Coming Soon: 18th Annual Convention @ Penang, Malaysia
Bayview Beach Resort, Penang Island, April 29 - May 1, 2011
"Experience The Chrysalis Transformation"