A fun day at Hong Kah North CC

 
Elissa, the immediate past president and founder of Hong Kah North Toastmasters' Club manning the booth with some of her members

 
Devi Haridas, from Dover Toastmasters' Club, doing a short presentation on the beneifts
of becoming a toastmaster.

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JOIN HONG KAH NORTH TOASTMASTERS' CLUB!

 
A lovely Indian dance presented by the cute little children

What a carnival! What an interesting event! My eldest sister from Sarawak went with me for the first time to Hong Kah North Community Centre. As Hong Kah North Toastmasters' Club is one of the Div. U3 clubs, I went to give some moral support. Devi Haridas, kindly helped to present the benefits of becoming a toastmaster to the packed hall. Quite a number of people showed interest to find out more about becoming toastmasters.
It was indeed a creative and unique way of creating awareness and recruiting new members for the club.

There were also many booths on Flower Arrangement, Chinese Calligraphy, etc. The children participated in a drawing contest, while the Senior Citizens had a great time in the karaoke room, crooning away.

The stage performances gave the crowd a chance to watch belly dancing, cha cha, Indian dancing, Wu Shu, Silat (Malay pugilistic art), Chinese Orchestra, etc.

Dr. Amy Khor, the Mayor, also gave away prizes and awards to deserving students. Perhaps many of us would take such events for granted, but my sister, was utterly impressed. She thought that community clubs are great to create a healthy, learning, environment. They also provide everyone to get together, promoting racial understanding and harmony.

Gosh! I have to confess that I have been living in Singapore for 25 years and this is my first experience of a carnival at a community centre....all because of toastmasters' activities. Since the past one year, I have been able to visit many community clubs where toastmasters' activities are held. For those of us who could not afford country and golf clubs, why not join the community clubs. It costs only $60/- to join the Hong Kah North Toastmasters'Club. All it costs is $20/- for 6 years membership at Community Clubs. Get your passion cards .....with the 5Cs....cheap, convenient, creative, closely-knit, and charming! You will be won over by the fun and down-to-earth people you will meet.