District 51 2008/2009 -
"Toastmasters: The Courage to Conquer"

Dear Division Governor & Area Governor of D51,

Please promote among your members in the division......

Promotional Rate for District 51 2009 Kuching April Annual Convention FeeRM400 for 10 pax / RM 450 for single pax

Promotion valid until 28 February 2009
**Convention package includes convention kit, welcome dinner, 2 lunches, workshops, tea breaks, banquet dinner and speech contests.**Payment by cheque must be made to Elenawati Yeap binti Abdullah CIMB Account Jalan Satok Kuching110 500 150 64 052 Contact No.:+6 012 8865470 Fax No.: +6 082 459816Enquiries: Email to kuching2009@gmail.com or contact Albert George 013-8021717
Agenda - DAY 1: FRIDAY 17th, APRIL 2009
8.00am Registration Starts
11.00am - 1.00pm District ExCo Meeting
1.00pm - 2.00pm District ExCo Lunch
2.00pm - 4.30pm District Council Meeting
4.30pm - 5.00pm Refreshments
5.00pm - 6.00pm • Mandarin Meetings• Pidato Meetings
6.00pm - 6.30pm • Contestant Briefing and Balloting (Run Offs)
• Judges & Role Players Briefing (Run Offs)
7.30pm - 11.30pm Welcome Night


DAY 2: SATURDAY 18th, APRIL 2009
7.00am District Governor’s Breakfast
8.00am Opening Ceremony - Chief Minister of Sarawak
10.00am - 10.30am Refreshments
10.30am - 11.30am Plenary Session
11.30am - 1.00pm • Table Topics Contest Run Off A
• Table Topics Contest Run Off B
• Mandarin Table Topics Contest
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 3.30pm • International Speech Contest Run Off A
• International Speech Contest Run Off B
• Mandarin International Speech Contest
3.30pm - 4.00pm Refreshments
4.00pm - 4.45pm Concurrent Workshops 1, 2 & 3 (2 English & 1 Mandarin)
4.45pm - 5.30pm Concurrent Workshops 4, 5 & 6 (2 English & 1 Mandarin)
5.30pm - 6.00pm • Contestant Briefing and Balloting (Finals)
• Judges & Role Players Briefing (Finals)
7.30pm - 11.30pm Installation Banquet and Awards Presentation

DAY 3: SUNDAY 19th, APRIL 2009
8.30am - 9.30am Table Topics Contest
9.30am - 10.00am Refreshments
10.00am - 11.30am International Speech Contests
11.30am - 12.00pm Certificate Presentation and Results Announcement
12.00pm - 1.00pm Closing Ceremony
1.00pm - 2.00pm Farewell Lunch
2.00pm - 4.00pm Incoming District Officers Training
4.00pm - 4.30pm Refreshments


Riverside Majestic Hotel -Formerly known as Riverside Crowne PlazaStrategically located in the heart of Kuching's entertainment, dining, shopping and business district, Riverside Majestic Hotel is 20 minutes from the Kuching International Airport and minutes away from the city's major tourist attractions. Overlooking the historical Fort Margherita across the Sarawak River, it commands a panoramic view of the city and the Kuching Waterfront; and is adjacent to a 5-storey shopping podium with a Cineplex and bowling alleys.
From Kuching International Airport (KIA)
Distance: 10 KM / 6.21 MI South West to Hotel
Taxi Charge (one way): MYR18.00 (MYR) Time by taxi: 15-20 minutes For hotel rates and adjacent hotels : Click on this link
http://kuching2009.com/docs/hotel_rates.pdf
With Thanks and Gratitude,

Richard Chong @ Ritchie ACS / ALB
http://ritchierc.blogspot.com
Lieutenant Governor Education & Training 08/09
Toastmasters International District 51 ~ Brunei , Indonesia & Malaysia

www.Tmdistrict51.Org
http://ritchierc.blogspot.com
District 51 16th Annual Convention 17th~19th April 2009 ~ www.Kuching2009.com