MIMPJ Toastmasters Club

What an incredible evening at MIMPJ Toastmasters Club Meeting #709!

Just like the weather outside, we embraced the beauty of growth and adaptation at MIMPJ Toastmasters Club Meeting #709, themed "Changing Seasons"! 🍁🌱

Here is a recap of how the night unfolded:

🌟 Education Series & Opening
We kicked off early with a brilliant Education Series on Speech Openings delivered by Judy Lee, DTM. President Priti Sanghavi, PM5, then officially welcomed everyone, followed by our Toastmaster of the Evening (TME), Mariatini Othman, TM, and our Grammarian Judy Lee, DTM, who introduced our Word of the Day: Segue (SEG-way), a smooth, uninterrupted transition.

🎤 Session 1: Prepared Project Speeches
Our speakers truly brought their A-game to the stage:
Mah Kong Howe, PM1 explored non-verbal communication in "My Exploration of Intentional & Unintentional Body Language".
Hong Soon Loong, DTM delivered a masterclass in spontaneous wit with back-to-back impromptu humor speeches.
Peter Tham, PM3 took on the ultimate challenge in "When the computer can think faster than you," skillfully keeping his composure while managing a deliberately "difficult" audience.

💭 Session 2: Table Topics
Chuan Teik Boon, DTM, led an engaging and sharp Table Topics session, testing our impromptu speaking skills and giving everyone a chance to practice seamless segues of their own!

📊 Session 3: Evaluations & Feedback
Growth happens with feedback! Huge thanks to our dedicated evaluators and technical team for their insightful reviews:
Speech Evaluators: Lawrence Lau (PM4), Lim Gim Kim (DTM), and Priti Sanghavi (PM5).
Table Topics Evaluator: Mah Kong Howe, PM1.
Technical Team: Judy Lee, DTM (Grammarian), Naveen R., TM (Ah-Counter), Peter Tham, PM3 (Timer), and Chitirra Amirthalingam, LD2 (General Evaluator).

✨ Missed this round? Join us for the next one! MIMPJ Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd Wednesday (Physical at VSQ Building, PJ) and 4th Wednesday (Online) of the month from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Drop us a message to book your spot as a guest! 📞

Thinking about last Saturday, June 6, 2026, our hearts are so full of gratitude for the beautiful tribute to our beloved Gina Lim.

It was deeply moving to hear everyone's personal stories and reflections.

A special thank you to all the speakers who gave their heartfelt short speeches in remembrance of Gina. Your words painted such a vivid picture of the incredible impact she made on all our lives. As a founding charter member of MIMPJ Toastmasters, Gina's spirit truly lives on in the foundation of our club and in each of us. Her kindness, encouragement, and friendship will never be forgotten. ❤️

Thank you for helping us honour her memory.

June is officially here. 🗓️

Half the year is gone, how are those personal growth goals tracking?

If your goal was to speak up more in workplace meetings, pitch your business ideas with confidence, or feel less anxious presenting to upper management, there is still plenty of time to nail it.

Great communication isn't a natural talent, it’s a muscle. We provide the gym. 🏋️‍♂️

Join us at MIMPJ Toastmasters this June to practice, make mistakes in a safe zone, and finish 2026 stronger than you started.

💬 Drop a comment below if you'd like us to send you the guest invite details!

Ever wondered what actually happens inside a Toastmasters meeting? 👀
No, we don't stand in a circle and recite long poems.

It’s a supportive playground for real-world communication! Every meeting has three simple parts:
1️⃣ Prepared Speeches: Members practice presentation skills on topics they choose.

2️⃣ Table Topics: A fun session where guests and members practice impromptu, 1–2 minute speaking on the spot (completely optional for guests!).

3️⃣ Constructive Evaluations: Positive, actionable feedback so everyone leaves better than they arrived.
Come sneak a peek as a guest for free. No pressure to speak, just come see how it works!
📍 Next Meeting: 9 June 2026 (Tuesday) 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm | BAC Petaling Jaya

What an incredible evening we had at MIMPJ Toastmasters Club Meeting #708! We gathered at our BAC VSQ venue to celebrate Mother's Day and challenge ourselves to remain STEADFAST in our communication journeys.

If you missed it, here is a recap of the sparkling highlights from the night:

🧠 Pre-Meeting Education: Audience Awareness
We kicked off the evening early with an insightful discussion led by Judy Lee, DTM. She broke down the nuances of Audience Awareness, sharing actionable strategies on how to read the room, pivot when necessary, and tailor our delivery to deeply connect with any audience.

🎤 Captivating Prepared Speeches
Our prepared speech session raised the bar, showcasing incredible growth and vulnerability:
Naveen took the stage and delivered a powerful speech, pairing his narrative with a masterful use of body language that kept everyone visually locked in.
Kong Howe beautifully bridged the gap between the podium and the audience, using humorous and relatable anecdotes to illustrate his personal communication style.

💐 Heartwarming Table Topics
In honor of the Mother's Day theme, our impromptu speaking session, steered by Table Topics Master Chuan Teik Boon, DTM, was lively, emotional, and highly engaging. Members and guests stepped up to share beautiful and deeply touching tales about mothers and the profound lessons of motherhood.

❤️ A Massive Thank You to Our Team!
A successful meeting relies heavily on the dedication of the people behind the scenes. A huge shoutout and special thanks to all of our incredible roleplayers and evaluators!

From our insightful speech evaluators (Mariatini, DTM Kaarthigayan) to our sharp technical evaluation team (Priti on Grammar, Kathy on the Ah-Counter, Syafiq as Timer), your constructive feedback is what helps us grow week after week.

📅 What's Next?
Keep the momentum going! Take note of our upcoming schedule changes for May:

Note: There will be no online meeting on 27 May due to the public holiday.
Next Regular Meeting: 9th June

See you at the next one! 🚀

Some people leave behind more than memories. They leave kindness, friendships and moments that stay with us for years.

Gina Lim, our beloved charter member, touched many lives through her warmth, encouragement and friendship. Her spirit and generosity has left a lasting impact on many of us at MIMPJ TMC.

To honour Gina and the impact she had on our community, we will be coming together for a Remembering Gina session❤️ to share stories and reflections, and celebrate Gina’s life.

📅 6 June 2026 (Saturday)
🕚 11:30am–2:00pm
📍 Malgudi Restaurant, Seksyen 16, Petaling Jaya

If you knew Gina and would like to join us, we would love to have you there.

RSVP / enquiries:
Kaarthi
012-2057975

Stay Steadfast in your growth journey! Join us for MIMPJ Toastmasters Meeting #708 as we celebrate Mother’s Day with an evening of powerful speeches and skill-building.

📍 The Details
When: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Time: 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM (Education session starts at 6:30 PM)
Where: BAC, VSQ Building, Level 6, Petaling Jaya
Theme: Mother’s Day
Word of the Day: Steadfast (marked by firm determination or resolution)

🚀 What to Expect
Education Series: "Audience Awareness" with Judy Lee, DTM
Prepared Speeches: Vocal variety, communication styles, and managing difficult audiences
Impromptu Fun: Table Topics session to sharpen your quick thinking
Note: We are a BYO water meeting. Please bring your own bottle!
See you there! 👋

🏆 Big Win for MIMPJ Toastmasters! 🏆

Huge congratulations to our very own Priti Sanghavi for her incredible performance at the Division International Speech Contest! 🎤✨

Representing Area C1, Priti secured 2nd Place with a powerful and inspiring speech. Your MIMPJ TMC family is beaming with pride, way to go, Priti!

Drop a "Congratulations" in the comments below to celebrate her success! 👇

Reflecting on a day well spent at The Leaf @ Janda Baik for our MIMPJ Toastmasters Retreat on April 26, 2026. It was a perfect blend of strategic growth, creative energy, and genuine connection.

Highlights of the Day
The "Honesty" Problem: Our ice-breaking session turned into a hilarious highlight as we played "2 Truths 1 Lie". It turns out some of us are far too honest to lie effectively, while others were so enthusiastic they accidentally shared way more than just two truths. It was a wonderful way to learn the unexpected layers of our club family.

Deep Dives & Strategic Vision: We kicked off the morning with a formal EGM before diving into a SWOT analysis. Focusing on our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats gave us a clear-eyed look at where we stand and where we want to grow.

Setting the Bar for 2026-2027: We closed our official sessions by defining our goals and priorities for the upcoming term, ensuring we left with a unified vision for the year ahead.

Winding Down: We capped off the experience with a casual dinner at Dancing Fish @ The Campus, transitioning from club business to simply enjoying each other's company.

A Heartfelt Thank You
An event like this only succeeds because of the people behind it.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to:

Kong Howe: For leading us through a productive and insightful SWOT analysis that will guide our growth.

Maria: For bringing the energy and facilitating the interactive theatre activity that got us all out of our shells.

Tatee: For your vulnerability and for sharing your powerful Toastmasters journey, your story was truly the heart of our afternoon.

The Drivers: A huge thank you to the members who kindly volunteered to drive others to the venue; your generosity made this retreat accessible for everyone.

The Logistics Team: Special thanks to Priti and Judy for coordinating our lunch and keeping the day running smoothly.
We are ready to take on the 2026-2027 term with renewed momentum!