Dear Fellow Toastmasters

1. Toastmasters International Convention at Anaheim
2. District 51 Breakthrough Awards 2000-2001

1. Toastmasters International Convention at Anaheim

It is still not too late to make a date with us at Anaheim...give yourself a vacation with a difference! Come celebrate the success of District 51 with the world! Take this opportunity to visit also World Headquarters at Mission Viejo (about 1 to 2 hours drive). And Disneyland (with its newest attraction, California Adventure) is just a stone throw from Hilton Anaheim.

Delegates from District 51 so far:
DG Lilian Lau, LGET Dr John Lau and Rebecca, LGM Ho Fong Ming, IPDG Christopher Teo, ID Augustine Lee with wife, PDG Maimunah Natasha, PDG Dunstan Chan and Violetta, Josephine Lee, Rosida (Innovators), Felix Chin & spouse (Shaklee), Lin Ming (Teck Ghee)

Most likely or yet to confirm: Prapairat and member (Thai Airways), Lucky (Bangsar), Shirley Lee (JB Mand), Tham Chee Wah (DU Adv), Poh Kim Siong (Chua Chu Kang)

You may have missed the pre-registration, here's what you can do at Hilton Anaheim:

Tuesday 21 Aug:
from 3pm to 5pm, you can start purchasing tickets at Hilton Anaheim ballroom lobby for the Inter-District Speech Contest to be held at 6.30pm same day. DTM Dunstan Chan will be representing District 51, competing with contestants from outside USA (Australia, New Zealand, UK/Ireland, Africa, Philippines). Thereafter at 8pm, will be the dinner for overseas Toastmasters, with District 51 performing a special item. Please locate DG Lilian and LGET Dr John Lau during the contest for more information on the Dinner.

Wednesday 22 Aug:
You may purchase tickets at the ballroom lobby from about noon at Hilton Anaheim. Attending Opening Ceremony and various workshops.

Thursday 23 Aug:
Golden Gavel and campaign for Office, educational workshops

Friday 24 Aug:
Hall of Fame 1.00pm - We will all go up on stage to receive our District awards! A special commemorative gift from District 51 will be given to all delegates from District 51. Don't miss this exciting moment! Following the award presentation, District 51 will be hosting a celebration with the overseas Toastmasters, with wine and food from 4pm to 8pm at IPDG Christopher Teo's room (check out Hilton reception for room number).

Saturday 25 Aug:
World Championship of Public Speaking - witness it "live"!

Hope to see you at Anaheim. Please inform both DG Lilian (llau2200@hotmail.com) and myself (cyteo@singnet.com.sg) if you can attend the International Convention.

2. DISTRICT 51 BREAKTHROUGH AWARDS

District 51 has retained our No.1 spot in the world due to our dedicated members. Please help us to recognise them by submitting their names for the Breakthrough Awards. The submission deadline was 15 July - it has now been extended to 12 August 2001.

Here is a recap of some of the Breakthrough Awards which will be presented at our next Semi-Annual Convention at Kuching. 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

*** 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). All coordinators and assistant coordinators will receive a special certificate. We will select a winner from each Division for conducting the most Speechcraft sessions for roles as a coordinator or assistant coordinator.

Note: Need to submit the speechcraft workshops' dates(or month), and your role as a co-ordinator or assistant co-ordinator to Christopher Teo by 15 July 2001 (extended to 12 August). If you know of anyone who have done above, you may also submit the names of your member on his or her behalf.

Names currently on file (as at 5 August 2001):
Division A: Lauw Kok Weng (Johor Jaya - coord/asst coord unknown)
Division B: Laksha Metha (coord-NOL), Rajakumar (coord-Chua Chu Kang), Simon Kong (asst coord-Chua Chu Kang), Ong Chuan Aik (NAA - coord unknown)
Division C: Dr William Lau (coord-MIHRM), Dr Edlin Abraham (coord-MIHRM, asst coord-MIHRM), Lim Kah Hong (coord-MIHRM), Peter Siew (coord-DU Adv), Tham Chee Wah (asst coord-DU Adv), Celine Teh (coord-IBBM KL), Tana (coord-Shah Alam), Raveedran (coord-KL Sentral)
Division D: Anthony Leong (coord-SCS), Lynn Desker (coord-Siglap), Helen Lee (asst coord-Siglap)
Division E: John Lau (coord-CPA Aust), Mohd Ariff (asst coord-CPA Aust), Chhoa Kim Hock (coord-Kuching Mand)
Division H: Sadia Liu (coord-AreaH4), Maria Young/Chiang Hon Chung/Derek SK Ng (asst coord-Area H4), Irene Chen (coord-Kowloon Manulife)
Division K: Lim Mui Len (coord-IBBM Sabah), Kevin Lim (asst coord-IBBM Sabah), Fatimah Yassin (coord-Swepa)
Division M: Simon Koh (coord-BLIA), Soo Jia Yen (coord-JB Mand), Gay Mui Hay (coord-OAC Mand), Chee Keng See/Chua Choon Meng(asst coord-OAC Mand), Cynthia Chan (coord-OAC Mand), Alan Ng Hiok Kwang/Yak King Chuan (asst coord-OAC Mand)
Division N: Margaret Chan (coord-Bayan Baru), rcyf?/tkjoo?(asst coord-Bayan Baru)
Division S: Kan Kin Fung (coord-Leng Kee), Goh Ee Bean (coord-Leng Kee), Richard Sng (2x coord-TRL), Ho Eng Lye (asst coord-TRL), Tony Phee Eyap Sim/Warren Lau (asst coord-TRL), Chan Saik Wai (coord-BH I & II), Samantha Ng/Richard Bey/David Cheong (asst coord-BH I & II), Andrew Chen (coord-Tampines West)

(If you have submitted and your names are not listed above, my apologies, please resend your submission again. Thanks)

**** 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 (extended to 12 August) to Christopher Teo.

Club Officers - please review your members who have achieved their CTMs and ATMs. You may like to ask them who their mentors are and submit the mentors' names to be recognised. Or if you have achieved a CTM or ATM last term (1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001), you may also submit the name of your mentor to recognise him or her.

Names currently on file (as at 5 August 2001):
Division M:
JB Mandarin:
Name of CTM / Name of Mentor
1. Wong Su Me / Soo Jia Yen ATM-B,CL
2. Loon Siew Fong / Lee Sheue Ling ATM-S,CL
3. Eng Kwi Lah / Chan Teck Yin ATM,CL
4. Yang Yoke Lin / Ang Boon Tuck CTM
5. Tan Snay Meng / Chai Kee Yeong CTM

Best regards
Christopher Teo
Immediate Past District Governor