Being a Vice President Education (VPE) for a club is no laughing matter. I thought that being an activities officer back in University of Melbourne was an excruciating journey but, oh boy, this is challenging indeed.
Phoenix Toastmasters Club just had our 152th Meeting on 13th July. I apologize for my tardiness in updating my blog. I wanted to obtain more images from my member before I posted but I'm pretty sure work caught up to her hence I couldn't obtain any further images.
Our meeting theme was 'A Celebration of Success' due to the handover of the past committee to the incoming ones. Also it was a Raya theme in conjunction with the wonderful Hari Raya Holiday occurring this week. To my dismay, the meeting started 10 minutes late hence it ended later than usual.
A typical toastmasters club (TMC) consists of three parts, table topic session, assign speech session and evaluation session.
Table Topic - I used to be terrified with this because it is an impromptu session where courageousvictims speakers are required to think on their feet. Over a few practice, the simplest method is
1) Do you agree with the question? Is the question humanly possible?
2) Give personal examples or make up stories.
Assign Speech - I had my fair share of speeches and I love this session the most because it gives me time to prep my speech and set the mood of my audience.
Evaluation - My past President, Ahmad Hafidz used to say 'Evaluation is the breakfast for champions' and I agree with him. You can never improve unless you receive constant feedback from others. Take it seriously and not personally as my colleague would say.
A typical toastmasters club (TMC) consists of three parts, table topic session, assign speech session and evaluation session.
Table Topic - I used to be terrified with this because it is an impromptu session where courageous
1) Do you agree with the question? Is the question humanly possible?
2) Give personal examples or make up stories.
Assign Speech - I had my fair share of speeches and I love this session the most because it gives me time to prep my speech and set the mood of my audience.
Evaluation - My past President, Ahmad Hafidz used to say 'Evaluation is the breakfast for champions' and I agree with him. You can never improve unless you receive constant feedback from others. Take it seriously and not personally as my colleague would say.
The wonderful, admirable, extravagant, exhilarating members and guests at 152th Phoenix Toastmasters Club.
So what does a VPE do? Well, I had to carefully organize the roles and speech speakers to ensure our members are on track with their learning curve and assists them in any way I can. It's not an easy task assigning roles as TMC is a voluntary club. Anyone could pull out any minute so I have to constantly receive updates from participants.
Besides that, I am also involve in planning the agenda for the day making sure all relevant parties' information are accurate and precise.
It may sound easy -which was what I thought at first- but it isn't. It eats up plethora of time and can be a very tedious and tiring process. But hey, I ain't complaining. You may ask, what do I gain from doing all these free labor work? Well, the joy and euphoria feeling of helping one improve his/her public speaking skills as well as instilling unforgettable memories is what pulls me through.
Charles Dickens says 'No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of others'
I believe in giving and helping rather than receiving.
Plus, I get to go 'clubbing' with my fellow members :P
Also, my colleague generously bought roti canai for us in the office for breakfast. We decided to have a wonderful feast in the office!
Lovely, enthusiastic and fun bunch <3
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