17 July 2014 Meeting Synopsis
What an inspirational, energizing evening! Following the induction of Katong Toastmasters new Exco Members, 22-year-old inspirational speaker Hitesh Ramchandani spoke about succeeding in the face of cerebral palsy. "Will you give up or will you keep moving?" asked the Singapore Institute of Management student who amazed everyone with his humour, tenacity, and spunkiness. Hitesh, who has had to overcome the challenge of doing everyday things that most of us take for granted, definitely never gives up. Aparna Saxena impressed by launching into her P1 ice-breaker project with no notes. The only daughter of a scientist and a banker, Aparna learned at a young age to make her own decisions and question the status quo. Her guiding principle is that life is meant to be lived and not subsisted. And hence her motto: YOLO! "You only live once" Doing her P2 was Cwenn Goh spoke of building confidence and overcoming fear. Her mantra: never give up! The ever-entertaining...