Breaking News
A. The Final Breakthrough
B. Don't missed out on Breakthrough Awards
C. New additions to our family
D. District Calendar

Dear fellow Toastmasters,

A. The Final Breakthrough

As we approach the end of our work term, let us review the goals we have set at the beginning of the term.

* Are we moving on to the final lap to achieve our education awards?
* Has your Club achieved the minimum five DCP goals to become Distinguished?
* Is there a potential Club that we can help to build?

It is now time for a little push. Each of us needs a little "push" to help us stay motivated and focused. Some of our fellow members may be weary or may have given up on building their Clubs. By offering a little of your time, you can go a long way to help them. Friends help friends succeed, and let us continue to be a good mentor to our members. Press on, because you will never know how close you are to your goal.

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
.....Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."

-- by Ray A. Kroc, founder of MacDonald's.

B. DISTRICT 51 BREAKTHROUGH AWARDS

Here is a recap of the Breakthrough Awards which will be presented at our next Semi-Annual Convention at Kuching. Be recognised for your achievements!

Qualifying period: 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001

Eligibility: All Toastmasters of good standing who are members of Toastmasters clubs in District 51.

Purpose: To recognise outstanding dedication and leadership towards excellence in Toastmasters.

Announcement: by 15 August 2001

Honour: to be presented at Semi-annual Convention, Nov 2001, Kuching

* DISTRICT TOASTMASTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
(For this award, all District Officers 2000-2001 will NOT be eligible).
** AREA GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
*** DIVISION GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

* MEMBERSHIP BREAKTHROUGH AWARD
For individual member who recruited the highest number of new members between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2001.

** CLUB SPONSOR BREAKTHROUGH AWARD
For chartering the most new clubs in the term 2000-2001 (must be club sponsors of the newly chartered clubs)

*** SPEECHCRAFT BREAKTHROUGH AWARD
For outstanding dedication as Speechcraft coordinators or assistant coordinators during the term 2000-2001 (must be a coordinator for minimum of one Speechcraft during 2000-2001).
Note: Need to submit the speechcraft workshops' dates, and your role as a co-ordinator or assistance co-ordinator to District Governor by 15 July 2001.

**** MENTOR BREAKTHROUGH AWARD
For outstanding dedication as a friend mentoring members towards CTM achievements.
Note: Need to submit a name list of mentees, mentee's club, and the month of their CTM achievements. Deadline: 15 July 2001 to District Governor.

C. New Additions to Our Family

A warm welcome to our family in District 51 (for month of April/May):

1. Satu Hati Toastmasters Club 444-51, Area C2
Chartered: 10 April, 2001
Sponsors: Masdiana Ooi Abdullah (MII), Mohamad Abdullah (MII)
Mentors: Masdiana Ooi Abdullah (MII), Wendy Ho Uan Ley (MII)
Sponsoring Club: MII Toastmasters Club

2. Culture Society Toastmasters Club 3861-51, Area B3
Chartered: 17 April, 2001
Sponsors: Patrick Oei (Pan Excellence), Shirin Rustom Ghadiali (Pan Excellence)
Mentors: Patrick Oei (Pan Excellence), Lim Ah Peng (Pan Excellence)
Sponsoring Clubs: Pan Excellence Advanced Toastmasters Club & Bt Merah Library Toastmasters Club

3. Bt Timah CC Mandarin Toastmasters Club 3877-51, Area M2
Chartered: 17 April, 2001
Sponsors: Patrick Oei (Leng Kee), Cynthia Chan (OAC Mandarin)
Mentors: Alan Ng Hiok Kwang (OAC Mandarin), Yak King Chuan (Hong Kah East Mandarin)
Sponsoring Clubs: OAC Mandarin Toastmasters Club & Hong Kah East Mandarin Toastmasters Club

4. Futsing Mandarin Toastmasters Club 4090-51, Area M4
Chartered: 17 April, 2001
Sponsors: Ivan Yong Siang Eng (SIM Mandarin), Tee Chai Tin (SIM Mandarin)
Mentors: Lim Bih Fen (SIM Mandarin), Low Thiam Sze (SIM Mandarin)
Sponsoring Club: SIM Mandarin Toastmasters Club

5. First Gourmet Toastmasters Club 4277-51, Area B6
Chartered: 18 April, 2001
Sponsors: Laksha Metha (NOL), Phua Kia Chew (TDB)
Mentors: Ong Chuan Aik (SIM 1), Claire Yeo (MIS)
Sponsoring Clubs: NOL Toastmasters Club & TDB Toastmasters Club

6. Lahad Datu Toastmasters Club 2060-51, Area K2
Chartered: 7 May, 2001
Sponsors: Leong Fook Kiong (Lahad Datu Mandarin), Chen Nyet Siong(Lahad Datu Mandarin)
Mentors: Lo Jin Wai (Sandakan), Dora Chiu Kiu-Tzu (Sandakan)
Sponsoring Club: Lahad Datu Mandarin Toastmasters Club

7. Clementi Toastmasters Club 9167-51, Area B4
Chartered: 14 May, 2001
Sponsors: Patrick Oei (Pan Excellence), Raymond Giam (Bt Merah Library)
Mentors: Clara Chang (NOL), Susan Wong (Toa Payoh South)
Sponsoring Clubs: Pan Excellence Advanced Toastmasters Club & Bt Merah Library Toastmasters Club

Congratulations to all sponsors and mentors, and to all Toastmasters friends who have helped to build the above clubs.

D. District Calendar

** TIP: Announce these events/programs at the end of each Club Chapter Meeting

June 2001

1. Membership Campaign:
- Beat the Clock Membership Campaign May 1 to Jun 30, 2001.
WHQ award - add 5 new members and receive a choice of one item from The Better Speaker Series or The Successful Club Series.
** District 51 award **
- Governor's ribbon : for individual sponsoring 3 new members

2. New Millennium Excellence Awards
- now extended to 30 June 2001. Don't miss it this time!
Be a CTM/ATM and earn a miniature gold-plated TM pin.
Complete those final assignments and earn your CTM/ATM. Ensure that CTM/ATM applications are submitted to World Headquarters by 30 June 2001.

3. Club Election for new officers for 2001-2002
Conduct election now if not done so. Club & Officers Information forms must be submitted to World Headquarters by 30 June 2001 for DCP Goal 10 credit. Incoming Club Presidents and Secretaries to take note.

EXPERIENCE THE BREAKTHROUGH

With best regards
DTM Christopher Teo
District 51 Governor, 2000-2001