MIMPJ Toastmasters Club

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!

MIMPJ Toastmasters Club – Meeting #707 Highlights
Our 707th meeting, held online on 22 April 2026 , was a deeply meaningful and propitious gathering. Under the theme "Earth Day – Nurturing Growth, Inspiring Change", we balanced the celebration of personal development with a heartfelt tribute to our club's history.

Here are the highlights from this memorable session:
Honoring a Legacy: The meeting took a reflective tone as NK Valli delivered the presiding officer's speech, sharing touching memories of the late Gina Lim, one of the founding members of the MIMPJ Toastmasters Club.

A Tribute in Words: Chitirra provided a club update and offered sincere condolences, further honoring Gina Lim’s immense contribution to our community since the club was chartered in 1992.

The "2kg Masterclass": Kathy Chin took to the digital stage to deliver her speech, "2kg Masterclass," blending humor and insight to engage the audience.

Mastering the Unprepared: Hong Soon Loong shared his expertise in "The Art of Impromptu Speaking," providing the club with practical strategies for delivering clear and confident messages on the fly.

Earth Day Table Topics: Chuan Teik Boon stepped in as the Table Topics Master, challenging members and guests with creative prompts centered around our Earth Day theme, reminding us all of our role in "nurturing growth" beyond the club.

Technical Excellence: A special thanks to our evaluators and technical role players, including Grammarian Lim Gim Kim and Ah-Counter Naveen R, for their diligent feedback.

While we navigated the bittersweet emotions of remembering a founding member, the resilience and support shown by everyone perfectly embodied our mission of listening with empathy and speaking with clarity.

Next Meeting: 13 May 2026

🚀 Ready to find your voice? Join us for Meeting #707! 🎤

They say practice makes perfect, and after 707 meetings, the MIMPJ Toastmasters family has the "practice" part down to a science. Whether you're looking to conquer stage fright, sharpen your leadership skills, or just meet a community of growth-minded individuals, this is the place to be.

Mark your calendars, we’re going virtual for this one!

🗓️ Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (GMT +8)
Platform: Online (Zoom) 💻

✨ What’s in it for you?
Prepared Speeches: Watch our members tackle their "Pathways" projects.
Table Topics: Test your wit with our fun, impromptu speaking session (guests are welcome to join!).
Constructive Feedback: Learn how we provide evaluations that help everyone grow.
Networking: Connect with professionals and enthusiasts from all walks of life.

Don't let your public speaking goals stay on your "to-do" list forever. Come as a guest, leave with a little more confidence.
See you online! 🌟

Huge congratulations to our MIMPJ Toastmasters Club stars for their incredible performance at the District 102 Division C Area C1 Contests! 🏆

We are bursting with pride for our members who represented the club with such excellence:
✨ Priti Sanghavi – 1st Place in the International Speech Contest! Priti, we’ve seen how hard you’ve been practicing, and this win is so well-deserved. Your dedication truly paid off!
✨ Peter Tham – 2nd Place in both the International Speech and Evaluation Contests! A massive congratulations on being placed in two categories. Well done, Peter!
✨ Kong Howe – A big shout-out for competing in your very first contest! You held your own and represented MIMPJ with spirit.

Congratulations on this major milestone!
Your MIMPJ family is cheering you on as you continue to shine and inspire us all. Way to go, team! 🎤🌟

What an absolute marathon of inspiration at MIMPJ Toastmasters Club! For Meeting #706 at BAC, we didn't just meet, we pushed our limits to "Aspire" , our Word of the Day.

Our members powered through an incredible six-speech lineup that kept the energy high from start to finish:

🏃‍♂️ The Speech Marathon
Kathy Chin set a fast pace with "Ahead of Time".
Mariatini Othman kept the momentum going with "Mirror, mirror on the Wall".
Muhammad Syafiq conquered the distance with his Ice Breaker, "Reading the Air".
Naveen R added to the strength of the night by sharing "What I am gaining from Toastmasters".
Priti Sanghavi delivered a powerful contest practice titled "The courage to be seen".
Peter Tham brought us to the finish line with his compelling contest practice, "When the machine can think faster than you".

A marathon this size requires a world-class support team. A huge thank you to our speech evaluators, Peter Tham, Mah Kong Howe, Hong Soon Loong, and V. Kaarthigayan, for providing the precise feedback needed to help us all strive to be better. We also couldn't have done it without the technical precision of Judy Lee (Grammarian) and Syed Fadzil (Ah-Counter).

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!
Don't miss our next session as we continue to strive for excellence:
Next Meeting: 22 April 2026 (Online).

Celebrating Excellence at MIMPJ! 🏆

We are still inspired by the incredible performances at our 2026 Club Contest! A huge congratulations once again to our winners: Peter Tham, Priti Sanghavi, Mah Kong Howe, and Lawrence Lau.

Their dedication and eloquence represent the best of MIMPJ. Want to learn from the best? Join our community today!

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved founding member, Gina.(Gowiththeflow Gina)

Gina was more than a part of our club—she was a guiding presence, a source of encouragement, and someone who truly embodied the spirit of growth and connection. Her words inspired, her presence uplifted, and her kindness touched many lives within our community.

As a founding member of MIMPJ, her contribution will always remain a part of who we are today. We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and heart she so generously shared with all of us.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

You will be deeply missed, Gina. Your spirit lives on in all of us. 🙏

You're Invited: MIMPJ Club Meeting! 📅

Looking to sharpen your communication and leadership skills? Join us for our next session!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

⏰ Time: 7 PM

📍 Location: Brickfields Asia College (BAC) PJ

Guests are always welcome. Come see what the MIMPJ magic is all about!