SRC Toastmasters

07/06/2026

"Toastmasters is becoming more relevant than ever despite the upheavals brought about by AI."

That was one of the key takeaways from the insightful panel discussion at Division M Achievers' Day yesterday.

While AI can help with scripting, research, and other heavy lifting, it cannot replace the human connection that makes communication truly impactful. As Wekie Tay, DTM, aptly shared:

"The same script presented by different speakers on stage will have vastly different impact because of their varied experiences and skills."

As we celebrated the achievements of clubs and members across Division M, we were reminded that Toastmasters provides more than just a platform to practise public speaking and leadership. It offers opportunities for growth, learning, and transformation, but the real results come when members consistently put in the work.

The impact is evident not only on the Toastmasters stage, but also in our personal lives, careers, and leadership journeys.

We are proud that SRC Toastmasters Club was recognised with the Super Club of the Year Award, received on behalf of the club by Anne Lee, Eugene Low, Elita Thia, and Napoleon Koh.

A special congratulations to Eugene Low for being named Division M Area M1 Toastmaster of the Year 2025–2026. 🎉 Your dedication, service, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us all.

Here's to continuous learning, effective communication, and leadership growth in an AI-powered world!

Singapore Recreation Club D80 Division M Toastmasters

03/06/2026

SRC TOASTMASTERS CLUB 2D1N GETAWAY TO DESARU JB
16–17 May 2026

As the Toastmasters Year 2025/2026 approaches its close in June, SRC Toastmasters Club embarked on a memorable 2D1N getaway to Desaru and Johor Bahru — a trip filled with fellowship, laughter, food, relaxation, and meaningful connections.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our dedicated President, Ley Lee, for meticulously organizing this timely and enjoyable retreat. A cheerful group of 13 participants, including Toastmasters members and spouses, gathered bright and early on Saturday morning to begin the adventure aboard a spacious luxury coach.

After a smooth immigration clearance at Tuas and Johor checkpoints, the group kicked off the trip with a hearty Malaysian breakfast spread at Mana Cafe JB. Members enjoyed local delights such as nasi lemak, roti prata, mee rebus, laksa, nasi padang, kopi, and tea while bonding over lively conversations and shared anticipation for the day ahead.

The first stop was the unique Carton King where members explored creative cardboard masterpieces, including a charming 50-metre train ride made entirely from carton materials. The visit sparked plenty of photo-taking and laughter.

The journey then continued to the renowned Desaru Fruit Farm, where everyone was treated to an impressive variety of organically grown local fruits. Lunch was equally unforgettable, featuring an abundant feast of Malaysian favourites including curry stingray, giant fried prawns, tom yum squid, fried chicken cutlets, and more.

The group later checked into the luxurious Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, where members enjoyed time to rest, recharge, and explore the beautiful surroundings. Dinner that evening was another highlight, featuring delicacies such as bird’s nest and lobster, while Janssen generously introduced members to a much-loved local favourite — authentic Char Kway Teow.

By then, everyone had grown closer through shared experiences, heartfelt conversations, and lots of laughter. The evening ended with music, tête-à-tête chats, and memorable bonding moments that truly strengthened friendships within the club.

The following morning began with another sumptuous breakfast before members spent time enjoying the hotel facilities: swimming, buggy rides, sightseeing, and simply relaxing together.

Before heading home, the group made one final stop at Mid Valley Southkey for shopping and leisure. The familiar Singaporean enthusiasm for JB bargains certainly came alive, with plenty of “cheap, cheap, cheap!” moments echoing throughout the mall.

The getaway concluded with a wonderful dinner at Restoran Peking, where members enjoyed a lavish spread that included suckling pig, sambal sotong, Hainanese chicken, clams, collagen mushroom dishes, and fresh vegetables. It was the perfect ending to a short but meaningful retreat.

To members who missed this getaway: we hope you will join us for future outings and club events! More exciting trips are already being discussed.

Come along, connect with fellow members, and create wonderful memories together. We look forward to seeing even more participation in our upcoming events and travels! - Napoleon Koh

21/05/2026

Congratulations to all SRC Toastmasters who contributed to the success of our club! You can be proud to call SRC Toastmasters your home club!🥳

🌟 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 Feature

Today, we spotlight 𝐒𝐑𝐂 𝐓𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛— one of our 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 in District 80.

Hear from the Club President Neo Ley Lee on what made their 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 journey possible:

1）𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫?

Singapore Recreation Club has proudly earned the President's Distinguished Award for 27 consecutive years.

Upholding this legacy for a 28th year in 2026 is a priority for us.

2）𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝?

The key to achieving the 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 Award lies in the focused teamwork and support from both our Executive Committee and members – we share a sense of responsibility and pride in continuing this remarkable 28-year legacy

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥.

03/05/2026

🎊Congratulatory message from our Area M1 Director, Valerie Chow:

As of today, the following Division M clubs have done well:

Smedley Distinguished 🏆
* SRC Toastmasters
* ⁠AIA Toastmasters

Select Distinguished ⭐️
* Awesome Toastmasters

Distinguished:✨
* Mizuho Toastmasters
* ⁠Capital Markets Toastmasters
* ⁠Equinix Toastmasters

👏Congratulations to their Executive Committee and the members of the Division Council involved.🤝

SRC Toastmasters and AIA Toastmasters are the only clubs in Singapore which have had 10 DCP since the system was implemented or since their founding. 🤩💯

Singapore Recreation Club

03/05/2026

✨ SRC Toastmasters Open House – A Night of Inspiration and Growth ✨

On 22 April, the SRC Toastmasters Section hosted an engaging Open House Chapter Meeting at Lounge 1883, warmly welcoming SRC members to attend for free and experience what Toastmasters is all about.

The evening saw a wonderful turnout, including members of the nominated Management Committee (MC), who joined us during the break. We were especially delighted that one of the nominated MC members decided to sign up as a member of our section; a warm welcome to Shang!

🎤 Highlights of the Evening

The session featured outstanding speeches from some of our best speakers:

Dayal Khemlani delivered his champion speech “To India with Love”
Jenny Goh and Napoleon Koh captivated the audience with equally inspiring presentations

During the opening address, our Section President, Neo Ley Lee, encouraged all members to contribute to the club’s growth by inviting just one SRC member to future meetings, a simple but powerful call to action.

🌟 Learning in Action

A standout moment came from Raphael Lee, who impressed the audience with his evaluation of Dayal’s speech. His performance demonstrated that effective evaluation is not about who you are assessing, whether a seasoned Toastmaster or a newcomer, but about challenging yourself to deliver structured, meaningful feedback that helps the speaker grow.

🏆 Congratulations to our Ribbon Winners
🥇 Best Speaker: Dayal Khemlani
🥇 Best Evaluator: Raphael Lee
🥇 Best Table Topics Speaker: Michael Rodrigues

Singapore Recreation Club

09/04/2026

🌟 𝙎𝙍𝘾 𝙏𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 🌟

It has been an exciting and proud season for SRC Toastmasters speakers on larger stages.

We are delighted to celebrate Eugene Low, who achieved 2𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧-𝙐𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝙈1 𝙏𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣 14 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 2026. Having first emerged as Champion at our club contest, Eugene went on to represent the SRC Toastmasters with distinction.

And the accolades didn’t stop there.

On 19 March 2026, Eugene once again delivered a spectacular performance at the Division L Mandarin Prepared Speech and Table Topics Contests. Competing against six contestants in each category, many of whom were native Mandarin speakers, including participants from mainland China. Eugene stood out with exceptional poise and skill.

His prepared speech was clear, confident, and engaging, while his Table Topics responses were composed, well-structured, and impactful. Against strong competition, Eugene rose to the top and was crowned ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕙 𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕘𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤. 🏆🏆

Eugene’s achievements are more than personal milestones — they reflect the excellence, commitment, and growth mindset that SRC Toastmasters embodies. From overcoming stage fright to competing — and winning — at divisional levels, our members continually push boundaries and elevate their potential.

✨ 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛? ✨
We warmly invite all members of the Singapore Recreation Club to visit a meeting and witness firsthand how communication and leadership skills are developed in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Join us, find your voice, and be part of a community that celebrates growth, courage, and success.

Because at SRC Toastmasters, we don’t just build speakers, we build confident leaders.

28/03/2026

✨ Celebrating Our Speakers – 25 March Chapter Meeting✨

What an inspiring evening at SRC Toastmasters as we gathered under the theme “Empowering Voices: Celebrating Women Speakers and Leaders.”

From the very start, Dayal Khemlani set the tone: not just as Toastmaster-of-the-Evening, but as the best dressed Toastmaster who truly showed what it means to give respect to the stage.

Our eloquent Language Evaluator, Anne Marie, introduced us to the Word of the Day: “facetious.”

Now, truth be told… some of us have gone through life without ever using that word 😄 but not that night! Many speakers gamely rose to the challenge, weaving it into their speeches (some more than once!).

🎤 Speech Highlights:

Jude Simpson moved us with a heartfelt tribute, not to the usual family figures, but to the often-unsung women who shaped his life: helpers, cleaners, teachers, and friends’ mothers. A powerful reminder of quiet influence.

Lili Heng brought us into her sanctuary, the kitchen, sharing how it becomes her meditative space while cooking up a storm for her large family… including an oyster omelette that left us all salivating! 🤤

Christopher Emmanuel gave us a wake-up call (ironically!) on the power of naps… while warning us that “just five minutes” can be a dangerous promise. 😴

Jenny Goh entertained us with her observations of everyday “weirdness” during her commute, cleverly tying it to the expressive dance group Avantgardu.

💡 Table Topics Session:
Stepping up in her upgraded role as Table Topics Master, Nancy Wee guided speakers through thoughtful prompts centered on women’s voices, offering insightful tips along the way. And then our Toastmaster of the Evening cleverly summarised all the table topic speeches with key words from the speeches!

🎉 And of course, a double celebration!
Happy Birthday to Madeline, who not only celebrated her special day with us but also clinched Best Table Topics Speaker of the night! 🏆🎂

An evening full of courage, humour, reflection, and growth, this is what Toastmasters is all about.

👉 Stay tuned as we continue celebrating "Toastmasters Awareness Month" with more stories, speakers, and inspiration!

20/03/2026

✨ Throwback to a Night of Nostalgia! 📸

On 11 March 2026, our SRC Toastmasters gathered for a memorable chapter meeting themed “Nostalgia – A Trip Down Memory Lane!” 💫

From heartfelt stories to witty reflections, the evening brought back cherished memories while showcasing the incredible growth and talent within our club. 🎤

👏 A big congratulations to our ribbon winners:
🏆 Best Project Speech: Sathish Naidu
🏆 Best Table Topic: Napoleon Koh
🏆 Best Speech Evaluator: Dayal Khemlani

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. Here’s to many more inspiring meetings ahead! 💬

Singapore Recreation Club

19/03/2026

A proud moment for SRC Toastmasters! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Eugene Low, our Vice-President Education 2025-26, on achieving 2nd Runner-Up at the Area M1 Toastmasters International Speech Contest held on 14 March 2026! 👏

Eugene first emerged as Champion at our club contest, earning the honor of representing SRC Toastmasters on the Area M1 stage and he certainly did us proud with his heartfelt speech "Surely, that can wait!" His journey is a testament to dedication, courage, and the power of consistent practice.

We were also heartened to have several of our Toastmasters present at the contest, cheering him on and showing the true spirit of camaraderie and support that defines our club. 💙

In Eugene’s own words:
“I feel honored to be able to represent SRC at the recent Area M1 International Speech Contest where I won 2nd Runner-Up position.

As a Smedley Distinguished Club (the highest accolade any Toastmasters club could be bestowed), it is important that SRC Toastmasters Club continue to show our presence at Area and Divisional level contests to feature our many great speakers within our section.

I hope to continue to bring glory to our SRC Toastmasters Club.”

Once again, congratulations Eugene! Your achievement inspires us all, and we look forward to seeing even greater milestones ahead. 🌟

Singapore Recreation Club

26/02/2026