Our club, NLFD TMC, was founded in October of 1996. The first demo meeting took place on Oct.15, 1996. On October 29 of 1996 we began our meeting number 1. From then, we started our journey to offer a mutually supportive and positive learning environment for our staff members to learn the skill of communication and leadership. These are the skills everyone needs to succeed at work, with family and in personal life. We believe in serving the individuals and we believe that members can benefit from our meeting programs.

        Each meeting program agenda is  prepared by EVP (education Vice president) of the club. By May 30, 2002 we have successfully conducted 120 meetings. There are 11 CTMs produced in NLFD TMC and each member has completed at least 10 speeches to reach their individual goals. Every speech made was carefully evaluated by another member in the club. New members are encouraged to make speeches in public and build their self-confidence.  They are guided by mentors. As they work toward the goal to obtain CTM, we also notice the personal growth in them. When the skill of communication improve so does the person become more aware of the relationship with others. In this learning laboratory, everyone can have the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve.

         The club leadership had been very strong. All the officers in 2001-2002 term led by President Amy Chang, CTM worked very hard.  This year we will achieve at least 7 out of 10 goals to obtain the Distinguish club status. And our EVP Nick Cheng, CTM has finished his 10 speeches this year and reached his personal goal. We are all very appreciative to his contribution to the club.  As we are getting closer to the end of this
term, we thank all the officers of this team for their excellent service to all the members of  NLFD TMC.  Since 1998, we had great presidents such as Steve Chiou, CTM, John Chen, CTM and Kuo-Ching Wen, CTM.  They are outstanding leaders. They have contribute a great deal to this club. And they have built great legacy for the next generation to follow their steps. It is this spirit of the Toastmasters that we must continue to strive for the better for the years to come.

In closing, I like to say that we at NLFD TMC are very proud of our past accomplishments, however we will continue to grow, learn, achieve and become more prosperous. We need more members to join us and participate in this wonderful learning family. And we invite you to come and have fun with.  Our club theme for the term 2002-2003 is FEEL..............Fun, Education and Excellence in Learning!!  Please come and feel the prosperity with us!!

With best wishes

President of NLFD TMC, 2002-2003
Erick Suen DTM