This email is sent to all Presidents of the Clubs under District 80 and copied to all District 80 Officers for the current term 2008 - 2009.
Dear Club Presidents,
I refer to my email to you dated 11th April 2009 on the subject "The future of your club is in your hand. Your timely action is appreciated!" The orginal email and its 3 attachments can be viewed by clicking the link below:
The response to that email has so far been lukewarm. Only 62 proxy cards have been received, representing less than 27% of the total number of proxy forms issued to District 80 by TI.
To authorize us to vote on your behalf during the International Convention in USA in August, you have to send your proxy form to Wei Koon.
Goh Wei Koon, DTM 412 Jurong West Street 42 #10-863 Singapore 640412
Do it now!
Edward Ma, DTM District 80 Secretary 2008-2009 Mobile: +65-91737803
P.S. If you have misplaced the proxy form, you may request TI to send you a duplicate proxy form. Please send your request to
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. Be sure to include your name and address and your club number.
Minutes of the 1st District Exco Meetings 09/10 held on 17 May 2009
Written by District Governor 09/10, Edward Ma DTM
Monday, 08 June 2009
The minutes of the 1st District Exco Meetings 09/10 held on 17 May 2009 at Regal Riverside Hotel Hong Kong, are now available for viewing.
Pamper yourself in one of the fabulous suites at Venetian Macau!
Written by Webmaster
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Pamper yourself in one of the fabulous suites at Venetian Macau!
Instead of paying an amount of HK$1,938++ for the Bella Suite in Venetian Macau, the Macau Convention Organizing Committee has negotiated a very special rate of just HK$1,100++ on November 12. ($1,300++ on the 13th and $1,500++ on the 14th) This rate is for two persons sharing – we leave it to you to find a roommate (or is that suitemate?) Mind you, each suite has 2 Queen Size Beds and one pre-installed sofa bed.
You save HK$838++ per suite!
If you want to take up this offer, go to this link and book the suite. You’ve already signed up for this great convention in Macau, so just take one more step and book yourself into the Venetian Macau to make your convention experience worry free. (You’ll sleep better tonight too, knowing you have a bed on November 12!) But hurry! The Venetian Macau can only hold our block of rooms for a very short time. And November is very a busy month in Macau with Grand Prix and lots of other conventions.
**Use the password “TOASTMSTR” to access the special rate **
This does not include breakfast. If you want breakfast, it’s HK$100++ per person. Just register with me after you’ve made your room booking. Just email to
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See you at the Convention!
For furthur information about Macau Convention, please go to the following website: www.macautoastmasters.org
The future of your club is in your hand. Your timely action is appreciated!
Written by District Secretary Edward Ma DTM
Saturday, 11 April 2009
Dear Club Presidents,
By now you should have already received the attached email dated 10 April 2009 from the International President of Toastmasters International Jana Barnhill, DTM, AS.
The purposes of her email were:
(1) To inform you, inter alia, of the proposed changes which are for improving the structure of Toastmasters International, with the aim of achieving:
- A balanced system of global representation that would be more fair and equitable
- Improved service and support for every member regardless of where he or she may live in the world.
(2) To explain to you the rationale behind the need for such changes; and
(3) To appeal for your support for such changes, i.e. voting for Proposal A.
If the proposal is passed, it will be effective in 2010.
In August 2009, every Toastmasters club in the world will be asked to vote on an important set of governance improvements that are scheduled to take effect in 2010. If passed, these upgrades will improve the way the organization is structured on a global scale, ultimately enhancing service to each member.
As part of these proposed upgrades, District 80’s boundaries would be altered. Singapore and Thailand would remain in District 80. Hong Kong and Macau would become part of District 85. These transitions are contingent on the proposal passing and would not be effective until July 1, 2010.
Both districts should begin planning for this change right away. District 85 can begin by analyzing the performance of the clubs in Hong Kong and Macau. Review each club’s strengths and weaknesses so you can start thinking about how best to assist them through appropriate area alignment and through area governors. What changes will need to be made at the district level in order to accommodate this? This is a good opportunity for the leaders of Districts 80 and 85 to work together and discuss how best to support these changes and ensure the smoothest transition for the clubs. We want to ensure these clubs are encouraged every step of the way and continue to receive the same level of support and service.
Although these changes will not be effective until July 1, 2010, the members of clubs in Hong Kong and Macau need to participate and vote in the District 85 April/May 2010 elections and must be invited to attend the district conference. The members of Hong Kong and Macau can still attend the District 80 conference, for April/May 2010 only, but may not vote at the district council meeting. Additionally, when District 85 does the call for nominations for district leaders, it must include members from Hong Kong and Macau, should any of them have a desire to serve in district leadership. WHQ will support both districts through this process.
As we enter the 2009-2010 program year, WHQ will provide for and assist the members and leaders of District 80 and District 85 through this transition. Stephanie Demiris and the Volunteer Support Services Team will serve as your primary point of contact. Please let her know how she and her team can best assist you. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of Toastmasters.
Sincerely,
Daniel Rex Executive Director
Governance Reshaping Updates
Written by International Director, Poh Kim Siong DTM
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Governance Reshaping Updates
Timeline
March 2009
Districts link websites to TI page (WHQ to contact DGs)
Articles in TIPS and District Newsletters (bi-monthly)
Proxy package mailed to Club Presidents
Mailing to district leaders from 2008-2009 International President Jana Barnhill, DTM, AS
April / May 2009
Allow time on Spring Conference agenda for visiting officer to present proposal
June 2009
Presentation and material distribution at Regional Conferences
August 2009
Variety of information delivery mechanisms at Convention
01_exco_meeting_17_may_2009_-_minutes _4.6.09_.pdf
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