UC Toastmasters Club – Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary
The 20th Session of the UC Toastmasters Club (UCTMC) Executive Committee has been actively engaging with UC students since the new semester, aiming to highlight the numerous benefits of Toastmasters training, which include enhancing public speaking, leadership, and communication skills.
To kick off the academic year and provide a glimpse into the Toastmasters experience, UCTMC organised a Demonstration Meeting on 19 September 2024, held at UCC4, T C Cheng Building. This event was graced by the presence of Ms Carol Lee, President of the 10th Session of UCTMC, Ms Jessica S N Lee, President of the 18th Session of UCTMC, and Mr Victor W T Wong, President of the 19th Session of UCTMC. Three former Presidents, along with 20th Session Executive Committee Members, showcased their exemplary public speaking skills, inspiring attendees and demonstrating the transformative power of Toastmasters training.
This year, UCTMC proudly welcomed 20 new members, each embarking on a promising journey of personal and professional development. The Executive Committee has planned a series of 11 regular meetings, scheduled on alternate Thursday evenings, beginning from 3 October 2024. These meetings are designed to provide a supportive environment for members to practice and refine their public speaking and leadership abilities.
The inaugural meeting on 3 October 2024 featured an Inauguration Ceremony, which was attended by Professor Stephen H S Wong, College Head; Professor Tse Chi Shing, Associate Dean of Students; Ms Shirley T S Lam (Honorary Advisor of UCTMC) and Dr Daisy Chow from English Language Teaching Unit, and Ms Manju Viswam Raja, K2 Area Director, District 89 Toastmasters. UCTMC will continue to enrich its members’ experience by inviting guest speakers to conduct different workshops with topics on improving public speaking and interview skills.
Ms Carol Lee, President of the 10th Session of UCTMC, showed her support by attending the demo meeting on 19 September 2024 and made speech as demonstration.
Professor Stephen H S Wong, delivered a speech at the Inauguration Ceremony of 20th Session of UCTMC Executive Committee.
Mr Tracy Fung, President of UCTMC, presented souvenirs to attending guests.
A group photo with guests, executive committee and members.