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OCTOBER 2009 ISSUE 1VOLUME 1
CommuniquDivision -ANewsletterLEADERSHIP
COMMUNICATION
TEAMBUILDING
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
SSAGE FROM THE EDITORIA L TEAMSSAGE FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM
SSAGE FROM THE DIVISION GOVERNORSSAGE FROM THE DIVISION GOVERNOR
SSAGE FROM THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNORSSAGE FROM THE LIEUTENA NT GOVERNOR
R EDUCATION AND TRAININGR EDUCATION AND TRAININGDTM Uma RadhakrishnanDTM Uma Rad hakrishna n
SSAGE FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FORSSAGE FROM LIEUTENA NT GOVERNOR FOR
RKETINGRKETING
DTM Khalid Al KholoudDTM Khalid Al Kholoud
ASTMASTERS CHANGE THE WORLDASTMASTERS CHANGE THE WORLD
Snehdee p FulzeleSnehdee p Fulzele
TRICT 79 HALL OF FAMETRICT 79 HALL OF FAME
URNEY TO EXCELLENCE by Krishna VeniURNEY TO EXCELLENCE by Krishna Veni
CLOCK TRAINO CLOCK TRAIN
Moha mme d Mo hsinMoha mme d Mo hsin
SH O R TREE, BE THE BEST OF WHO YOU ARESH O R TREE, BE THE BEST OF WHO YOU ARE
Jimmy Kand athilJimm y Kand at hil
URNEY THAT REWROTE HISTORYURNEY THAT REWROTE HISTORY
Syed Zia ur RahmanSyed Zia ur Rahma n
Y JOURNEY TO TOASTMASTERINGJOURNEY TO TOASTMASTERING
Jayanta MogJayanta Mo g
RE TO DREAM by GururajanRE TO DREAM by Gururajan
SITIVE THINKING by Deva rajSITIVE THINKING by Devaraj
ITING THE SPEAKING SITEITING THE SPEAKING SITE
Nestor Ga langNestor Ga lang
E ART OF SPEECH EVALUATIONE ART OF SPEECH EVALUATION
SrinivasanSrinivasan
ASTMASTERING BRING S LIFE TO TALKASTMASTERING BRING S LIFE TO TALK
Moham ed HimayathMoham ed Himayath
TITUDETITUDE-- GET SCIENTIFICALLYGET SCIENTIFICALLY
CHANTED by Riaz AhmadCHANTED by Riaz Ahmad
ASTMASTERS ARE NO T CRABSASTMASTERS ARE NOT CRABS
Jove tt Lop ezJovett Lop ez
I AREA 5: PRTC CONDUCTS AREA 5: PRTC CONDUCTS
EECHCRAFT FOR GBPSA 2009EECHCRAFT FOR GBPSA 2009
NDIDATES by James Edward Ta rucNDIDATES by James Edward Taruc
ICK WIT MA RATHON. by Yuri AkiraICK WIT MARATHON. by Yuri Akira
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Dearreaders,
We are happy to present to you the very first Divisio
Newsletter. It isacombinedeffortoffewtoastmasters...f
19clubsandaround400to500Toastmasters,is itnotstr
thatonlyahandfulcontributed?
Granted,mostofuswereonvacation.Admittedly, thatm
our task tough. But not everyone was on vacation. Bes
mostofushaveaccesstoemailswhereverwego.Wenee
askourselves,whyonlyfewofusstepoutofcomfortzones
fewerwanttobecomeleaders?
Bydoing,we learn!Sofor learning,wemustdo,actate
opportunity.
Through thisNewsletter,weatArea1 reallyenjoyed ope
this Toastmasters yearwith a bang.Wewould like to t
everyone who contributed. Special thanks to our colle
TMJovettLopezfordoingawonderfuljobofdesigningand
choosinganaptnameforthenewsletter Communique.
Much iswaiting tohappen .. thisyear.Area1andArea5togetherconductingtrainingforJudgesandChiefJudgeson
October. 'Quick Wit' Marathon is planned by PRTC
30th October. RTM has planned a special training
'Parliamentarian'inNovember.
It iswonderfulhowmuchwe learnbyjustattending, liste
andofcourse...doing.
HappyReading!
SincerelyYours,
TheEditorialTeam
SnehdeepFulzele,CC,CL
Area1Governor
JayantaMog,ACB,CL
AssistantGovernorforMarketing Area1
JovettLopez,CC
VPPublic
Relations,
Toast
of
Comsofil
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Division-A Governors Message
SUCCESS OF TEAM
In public speaking, we deliver our thoughts in a clear and tmely manner. Today, we are using another method
to communicate through the first Newsleer at Division A.
When you are delivering a speech, you have only one chance to convey your message to the audience but our
readers will have numerous occasions to receive our messages in a different way. As usual, we all learn by
doing.
As a Division A Governor, I started this year with a dream
to build the division further on the foundaton laid by my
illustrious predecessors. One of stepping stones to that
dream is this newsleer.
Toastmasters all over the world are known for working
together as one family. With the same exemplary team
spirit, this year I am blessed to have so many
toastmasters in Division A who are working very hard to
support the efforts of every Toastmaster to improve his/her communicaton and leadership skills. We are also
receiving tremendous support from the District officers. The message from our District Governor TM George
Thomas contnues to ring in my ears "this is an opportunity to rededicate the leaders themselves to the
servant leader concept".
I would like to encourage all toastmasters to challenge themselves for the beer tomorrow so that the chain o
benefits for all of us and every new member joining us not only strengthens but also grows.
I would like to appreciate all members and leaders at Division A for taking initatves and supportng each otheI have no doubt that the Division A at the end of this year will be number one like its alphabet A. Also, I would
like to appreciate the Area 1 Governor TM Snehdeep Fulzele for his excellent
coordinaton in order to produce this Newsleer.
DTM Carl Duivenvoordi once said, Maybe you cannot change the whole world but
you can change your corner of it and when you change your corner, you actually
change the world.
Let us work together to reach our desired destnaton.
HassanAbbasMaghazel
DivisionAGovernor
District79
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Message from Lieutenant Governorfor Education and Training
DTMUmaRadhakrishnan
Dear Leaders and Members of Division A,
Salutations from your LGET for 20092010.
We in District 79 have a strategicplan, its called doingthings!So we started out our toastmasters year well befo
July 1, 2009. A lot of thinking went into making the strategic plan to continue our Districts success story. And to make sur
that we do stick to our plans, we are going to be really busy this year! And for District 79, busy days are happy days!
We saw substantial growth last year. And that growth is our challenge this year. We have to ensure that while we grow i
quantity we work twice as hard to improve our quality. Towards this we are dedicated to conducting focused trainin
programs addressing the clubs needs. We have trained trainers who are in the process of developing tailor made module
to improve the performance of clubs and members. We have initiated the new approach to District training using the T
(Toastmasters Leadership Institute) format so that the educational opportunities are available to both officers an
members alike.
Our goal is to help sustain and nourish the quality and vibrancy of
members and clubs, towards achieving the highest recognition
possible. Our mission is to give direction and focus to the Club, Area
and Division officers and raise the quality and standard of existing
clubs.
We are proud to acknowledge the hard work put in by Division A in
serving its clubs and members. 7 CLs and 8CCs to your credit already!
Im positive that with the support of your Division team and the self
motivation of your members, Division A will see a unique year ahead.
And now, the first plume on your hat, the first newsletter!
And as Zig Zigler said, Ifyouractions inspireotherstodreammore,
learnmore,domoreandbecomemore,youarealeader.
Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try! I urge the members to take advantage of the opportunities presente
to you and continue leading.
Stay trained!
At your service,
UmaRadhakrishnan,DTM
LieutenantGovernorEducation&Training
District79
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Message from Lieutenant Governorfor Marketing
DTM Khalid Al Kholud
Dear Toastmasters,
Whenever I think of achieving something in life, I remember members of my Toastmasters team. It was team th
made all the difference. We achieved success as planned in the year 2008/2009 from strategies to projects. Th
achievements explain very well the theme of Teamwork. Simply put, it is less of ME and more of WE.
Teamworkis undoubtedly the greatest thing I learned from my journey in toastmasters. It is the initiative, particip
tion and enthusiasm of everyone that results in action and yields desired vision. The age or origin of team membe
is of no significance. Everyone brings his own unique set of skills and the same great values they learn from th
school of Toastmasters.
This does not mean that leaders are no longer important in the teamworkspace. On the contrary, effectiveness an
efficiency among individuals at work gets its vital results when each finds his place in the group. It is similar to th
bees in the Beehive; different roles, but one common goal.
Start planning your team through focusing on
8 fundamental questions to build highspirit
solidarity, they are as follows:
Whoarewe?
Wherearewenow?Wherearewegoing?
Howwillwegetthere?
Whatisexpectedfromus?
Whatsupportdoweneed?
Howeffectivearewe?
Whattypeofrecognitionwewanttoget?
All teams are groups of individuals but not all groups of individuals necessarily demonstrate the cohesiveness of
team. The energy of teamwork develops or starts when team members work together and fuse their personal ene
gies and talents to perform outstanding results which can make the dreams a reality!
And not to forget the benefits of teamwork, that can build future leaders through dividing the workload, reinforcin
individual capabilities, motivating new joiners and by making better decisions.
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. MichaelJordan
Individually, we can do little. Collectively, there is nothing that we cannot achieve...
District79representativesatToastmasters
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Fromahumblebeginningin1924attheYMCAinSantaAna,California,ToastmastersInter
nationalhasgrowntobecomeaworldleaderinhelpingpeoplebecomemorecompetent
andcomfortableinfrontofanaudience.Thenonprofitorganizationnowhasnearly250,00
membersinmorethan12,500clubsin106countries,offeringaprovenandenjoyable!
waytopracticeandhonecommunicationandleadershipskills.
Toastmasters
Change the World!
Remember the first time you visited Toastmasters meeting? I
remember it vividly. One TM took me to the meeting on 26
th
September 2005. I was received warmly by unknown bunch of
people with smiles dancing on their lips. They seemed genu
inely interested in welcoming me. My host gave a speech that
day for which he was applauded and then rewarded with
something these toastmasters called, CTM.
I was awed and at the same time energized by interacting with these people. The venue, meeting, snacks everything wa
neatly organized. Everyone dazzled at the lectern. In my heart, I just wished for a moment of my own at that podium. Th
more I thought about it, the more impossible it looked. How can I be at the lectern?
For 13 years after doing MBA, I had longed for the moment and at the same time dreaded it. Every time I thought ther
was an outside chance when I might be called, I prayed to the God to take that moment away from me. God, as always, ha
been kind saving me and the organizers the moment of embarrassment.
Hi, if others can do it, you can do it, too. I heard my inner voice prodding me as I returned from the first Toastmaste
meeting. Those dreadful moments of the past when I made myself disappear from the gaze of anyone who had the powe
to call me to speak were confusing, insulting, frustrating and above all lowered me in my eyes. I needed to change.
Soon, I became one of them a Toastmaster. By just being a part of every meeting, I started to gain the confidence t
speak. I vividly recall the first time I was called to address the Table Topics, I gave the speech, I got the winners ribbon,
received the applause, the recognition within first six months I became Competent Communicator. Without my realiza
tion I had become a mentor, a role model, the President, the Area Governor. After that first step of joining the Toastma
ters, progress had been swift.
What exactly happened?
Looking back, my fear of public speaking was slaughtered by the encouragement I received. The fear of ridicule was nippe
in the bud by warmth from others. Everyone knew exactly what I was passing through. Because those other members me
tored me, evaluated me in a friendly manner and recognized my every effort, I discovered myself.
For 13 years, I could not change myself. But within six months, Toastmasters changed me.
Toastmasters are blessed with a power to change others. One TM changed my world. The only way, I can repay my friend
by introducing another one like me to the Toastmasters.
As a toastmaster, my power is not limited to change one persons world. Now I can share my thoughts and ideas with a
audience. I have the power to make a difference to hundreds and thousands of people. Toastmasters change the world.
Toastmasters have power to change the world through empathy and encouragement. Let us not be ignorant towards th
power we possess. Let us be aware of it and let us use it wisely.
Indeed, Toastmasters change the world!
SnehdeepFulzele
Area1Governor
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President Distinguished Club in Division A with 10 DCP Points for 3+ Years to now
Triple Crown Education Award from Division A, Area 1
District 79, Division A, 5 Years Achievement
District 79, Division A, DCP Point Achievement
Club # Club Name Years at 10
32 Saudico 5+
Member Club Count Awards
Jayanta Kumar Mog Toast of Comsofil # 1157 3 CL, ACB, CC
Distinguished
Division Level
Division Metric 200405 200506 200607 200708 200809
Division
Performance
Select Dist President Dist Pres. Dist.
Distinguished Paid Clubs 13 17 20 22 17
Dist. Areas 3 2 5 4 4
Select Dist. Dist. Areas 3 2 5 4 4
Presidents
Dist.
Paid Clubs 13 17 20 22 17
Retention Rate 68.9% 63.7% 51.4% 55.7% 52.6%
Area 200405 200506 200607 200708 200809
Area 1 Pres. Dist. Pres. Dist. Dist. Dist. Select Dist.
Area 4 Dist. Pres. Dist. Select Dist. Pres. Dist. Dist.
Area 5 N/A 3 of 5 goals Dist. Dist. Dist.
Area 22 3 of 5 goals N/A Select Dist. Select Dist. Select Dist.
Area 38 N/A N/A Dist. 1 of 5 goals 2 of 5 goals
We are a group of people brought together to do things we could
not do alone.
Johnny Uy, 20062007 International President, Toastmasters
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District 79, Division A, Area Clubs DCP Point History
Area # Club # Club NameClub DCP History
6/30/09 Paid
Members200405 200506 200607 200708 200809
1157 TOC 9 10 10 9 9 35
Area 1 6897 RTM 9 10 9 9 9 57
857160 Budget 1 1 1 3 18
1158 Taj 5 4 7 7 7 27
2496 Serendib 9 10 9 9 9 34
Area4 6059 Mabuhay 4 6 8 7 4 11
1150580 Dairicos
5 22
8490 PRTC 9 9 9 9 9 23
686210 Himalayan 10 2 9 9 4 18
Area 5 738545 PSU 1 5 4 6 5 47
32 Saudico 10 10 10 10 10 27
1434 RITM 2 1 2 2 6
Area 22 2789 SDTC 6 8 10 3 2 12
9209 Kohinoor 1 9 10 10 7 23
9078 Najd 7 3 2 3 2 10
9462 Desert
Diamonds
4 9 9 8 4 38
Area 38 925526 Arabian
Stallions
6 0 11
1198137 Sabic Stars 4 18
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to talk and
remove all doubts.
- Benedict J. Goltra
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District 79, Division A, Area 1, 5 Years Performance
Distinguished area level
Area
metric
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Areaperformance
Pres.
Dist.
Pres. Dist. Dist. Dist. Select Dist.
Oct dues 3 4 3 3 3
Dist.
(Any 4
of 5
goals)
Apr dues 3 5 2 3 3
CCs 8 10 7 7 10
Select
Dist.
(all 8)
ACs 4 4 4 3 2
Dist. Clubs 2 2 2 2 2
Pres.
Dist.
(all 9)
Nov visits 3 4 2 3 4
May visits 3 4 3 0 3
Club 20+
members
4 3 3 3 3
Plus one
club (total)
4 5 3 4 3
Retention
Rate
64.5% 65.7% 61.3% 74.8% 59.1%
District 79, Division A, Area 4, 5 Years Performance
Distinguished area level
Area metric 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Area
performanceDist. Pres. Dist. Select Dist. Pres. Dist. Dist.
Oct dues 2 4 3 3 4
Dist.
(Any 4
of 5
goals)
Apr dues 2 4 4 4 3
CCs 2 11 8 6 6
Select
Dist.
(all 8)
ACs 2 7 4 2 3
Dist. Clubs 1 3 2 3 3
Pres.
Dist.
(all 9)
Nov visits 3 4 3 3 3
May visits 0 3 3 4 3
Club 20+members
1 7 2 3 3
Plus oneclub (total)
2 7 4 4 3
Retention
Rate86.5% 67.3% 56.6% 54.9% 58.5%
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District 79, Division A, Area 5, 5 Years Performance
District 79, Division A, Area 22, 5 Years Performance
Distinguished area level
Area metric 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Area perform-
ance3 of 5 goals Dist. Dist. Dist. Select Dist.
Oct dues N/A 3 4 4 3
Dist.
(Any 4
of 5
goals)
Apr dues N/A 4 4 4 3
CCs N/A 7 13 10 6
Select
Dist.
(all 8)
ACs N/A 2 4 4 3
Dist. Clubs N/A 2 2 3 2
Pres.
Dist. (all
9)
Nov visits N/A 0 2 0 4
May visits N/A 0 0 0 3
Club 20+
members
N/A 2 2 3 2
Plus one
club (total)N/A 5 4 4 3
RetentionRate
N/A 54.9% 52.6% 52.2% 38.6%
Distinguished area level
Area metric 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Area perform-
ance3 of 5 goals N/A Select Dist. Select Dist. Select Dist.
Oct dues 4 N/A 3 4 4
Dist.
(Any 4 of
5 goals)
Apr dues 4 N/A 4 4 4
CCs 5 N/A 12 8 7
Select
Dist.
(all 8)
ACs 4 N/A 6 4 2
Dist. Clubs 1 N/A 3 2 2
Pres.
Dist. (all
9)
Nov visits 0 N/A 4 4 4
May visits 0 N/A 4 3 4
Club 20+members
1 N/A 3 2 2
Plus oneclub (total)
4 N/A 4 4 4
Retention
Rate70.2% N/A 50.6% 50.0% 63.2%
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District 79, Division A, Area 38, 5 Years Performance
Distinguished area level
Area metric 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Area
performanceN/A N/A Dist. 1 of 5 2 of 5
N/A Oct dues N/A N/A 3 1 4
Dist. (Any
4 of 5goals)
N/A Apr dues N/A N/A 2 1 4
N/A CCs N/A N/A 13 7 2
Select
Dist.
(all 8)
N/A ACs N/A N/A 4 1 0
N/A Dist. Clubs N/A N/A 1 1 0
N/A Nov visits N/A N/A 0 0 3
N/A May visits N/A N/A 0 0 4
N/A Club 20+
members
N/A N/A 1 3 1
N/A Plus oneclub (total)
N/A N/A 3 4 4
N/A RetentionRate
N/A N/A 7.1% 39.2% 42.9%
"Allofthegreatleadershavehadonecharacteristicincommon:itwasthewillingnesstoconfront
unequivocallythemajoranxietyoftheirpeopleintheirtime.This,andnotmuchelse,istheessenceof
leadership."
JohnKennethGalbrait
Greatleadersarealmostalwaysgreatsimplifiers,whocancutthroughargument,debate,anddoubtto
offerasolutioneverybodycanunderstand."
GeneralColinPowe
"Howdoyouknowyouhavewon?Whentheenergyiscomingtheotherwayandwhenyourpeopleare
visiblygrowingindividuallyandasagroup."
SirJohnHarveyJone
"Hemakesagreatmistake...whosupposesthatauthorityisfirmerorbetterestablishedwhenitis
foundedbyforcethanthatwhichisweldedbyaffection."
Terenc
"Theleadermustknow,mustknowthatheknows,andmustbeabletomakeitabun
dantlycleartothosearoundhimthatheknows."
ClarenceRanda
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Journey to ExcellenceKrishnaVeni
WinnerofInternationalSpeechContestatDivisionAin2009
It all began in January 2008 when for the first time I entered contests and even
won the 1st
place at the Club level. But at the Area, I was completely washed out.
I was frustrated and decided to boycott Toastmasters, once and for all. True to the
decision I did so. During that period, my family and the Kohinoor Toastmastersfamily were continuously encouraging me and waiting for me to come back.
Finally when the contest season started again in February 2009, I decided to
restart once more, hoping that history may not repeat itself. As I imagined, I was
able to rewrite the history.
I confidently won the Club level again and aimed only to win at least the 3rd
place
at the Area. When the results were being announced, my name was not an
nounced as the 3rd
place winner. I was disappointed and for a second I just
thought, maybe history is going to repeat itself again. But when I heard my name being called out as the 1st
place winner,
was unbelievable and my joy knew no bounds. My journey proceeded to the Division level. I was fully content with m
victory at the Area level and didnt even think about winning the Division Contest. I just felt it a great honor to speak in th
presence of our World Champion TM Vikas Jhingran. I stretched the rubber band of my potential a little more and gave m
best shot. Guess what, the planets were lined up in favor of me this year. I was lucky. I won the Division too. I moved up t
take part in the DTAC 2009 at Abu Dhabi, which I had not even dreamt about.
I would like to use this forum, to thank the people without whom this journey would not have been possible. TM Syed Z
Ur Rahman {Sand Dunes} and TM Syed Abdul Qadir {Saudico} for their tremendous encouragement. They were the startin
point of this journey. My parents are my supporting pillars day and night. The Kohinoor Toastmasters Club including th
new members, who welcomed me back and took me into their warm umbrella. They are always with me in all my ups an
downs. I would like to make a special mention about our VP Education TM Sivadas. Kohinoor true to its name, was the bes
is the best and will be the best. I am very proud of being a part of this club and Area 22, with such selfless and i
spiring Toastmasters. Our soft and ever smiling Division Governor TM Hasan Maghazel is a continuous motivating facto
throughout the DTAC and until now. And not to forget all the other club members in our division who helped me in mjourney to the DTAC, specially our past Division Governor TM Sridhar, Saudico, Sand Dunes and Riyadh Toastmasters Club.
This year I won the 1st
place in the Club Contest, Area Contest and the Division Contest. But the biggest victory of my life
participating in DTAC. Though I lost there, I am a WINNER! I won
1} the great experience of participating in a District Conference and the proceedings of the District Council Meeting for th
first time.
2} hearing the award winning speeches of District Champions and education sessions of 2 World Champions
3} new friendships with senior Toastmasters from across the Gulf.
This journey completely changed my perspective of Toastmasters. Winning the Club level was like seeing a beautiful vie
from the window of my home. Winning the area was like seeing the same view from the 1st
floor of the building. A
Division, I saw the view from the 10th
floor. And finally the DTAC was like seeing it from the vantage point on top of th
Kingdom Towers, the tallest building in Riyadh.
From then on, I decided to attend all the Toastmaster meetings religiously and I am all set on th
path to achieve my next milestones in toastmastering, ACBronze and AL Bronze. Having made u
my mind, though I may or may not be a contestant in the DTAC 2010 in Kuwait, I have decided t
participate in contests. And I am also aspiring to attend the Annual International Convention in th
near future.
TOASTMASTER ROCKS!
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What is Toastmasters? No, we don't make toasters!MostToastmastersmeetingsarecomprisedofapproximately20peoplewhomeetweeklyforanhourortwo. Participa
practiceandlearnskillsbyfillingameetingrole,rangingfromgivingapreparedspeechoranimpromptuonetoserving
timer,evaluatororgrammarian.Thereisnoinstructor;instead,eachspeechandmeetingisevaluatedbyamemberina
positivemanner,focusingonwhatwasdonerightandwhatcouldbeimproved.
Bush or Tree,Be the Best of Who You Are
JimmyJohnKandathil
AssistantArea1Governor
Education&Training
For the last 12 years my uncle Mathew is on the bed unable to communicate anything. Drops of tearsthrough his cheeks when he sees his friends and relatives. We can make out that he recognizes every band knows whatever is going on around him. But he cannot move his hands or legs. Neither he can spnor even make a noise. He is paralyzed due to a cerebral hemorrhage. What a pity. Can you imagine awithout communication?
Luckily none of us are in that condition. I have cited an extreme case to understand the value of communtion. Perhaps the other extreme is becoming a world Champion. What level of communication do we neDo we need to be a World Champion? Do we need to win a contest?
We need just enough communication skills to empower us to achieve our full potential and realize dreams. That is the vision of Toastmasters International. After I joined Toastmasters, my vision also chanNow my dream is to help our younger generation to reach their full potential. And the role of Assistant A
Governor is a step in that direction.
What keeps me going with whatever little I have are the words of some great leaders:
Mahatma Gandhi Whateveryoudomayseeminsignificant,butitismostimportantthatyoudoit
Dale Carnegie Don'tbeafraidtogiveyourbesttowhatseeminglyaresmalljobs.Everytimeyouconqueroneitmakesyouthatmstronger.Ifyoudothelittlejobswell,thebigoneswilltendtotakecareofthemselves.
Oprah Winfrey Doingthebestatthismomentputsyouinthebestplaceforthenextmoment.Leonardo da Vinci Knowingisnotenough;wemustapply.Beingwillingisnotenough;wemustdo.
None of these great leaders have won the World Championship for the best speaker. But they communicated their ideas and put tinto practice. And for us we are somewhere in between great leaders and my uncle Mathew. So let us put into action the proverb Dobestyoucan,whereyouare,withwhatyouhave,now. Let us work together to be the best speakers and the best leaders we could b
ave you heard of the word Late Latif?
hough most of you know what it is, for those
who dont know Late Latif is a slang wordUrdu/Hindi) used for the person who is al
ways late. I was a well known late Latif among
my friends in the past. What about now? Still
m Late Latif, but improved. Hey, improved
ot on a negative scale but on a positive
cale.
am sure I am not alone in this category,
many of you are also in the same boat. Is not
? I tried to analyze this character of my per
onality and found that I never plan, I do not
rioritize my work and my time calculation islways wrong.
For instance when I was staying in Naseem
area and I had to attend a toastmasters
meeting in Multinational School near Exit 7, I
used to consider 20 minutes for travelling
which is OK without traffic jams, but impossi
ble on weekdays rush hours. I was always onthe dot or late but never before time.
Probably I was influenced by our culture where
people invite guests one hour ahead of sched
ule, assuming guests will not come on time. I
never found any marriage ceremony that stuck
to the printed schedule on the invitation card.
A funny aphorism is used in Bangladesh
Noytar train koytay ashe? means what time
the 9oclock train arrives? It is obvious that
9o clock train will arrive at nine, but as the
train started to reach late, people started to
ask what time the 9oclocks train will arrive?
Really ridiculous!
MohammedMohsin
AssistantDivisionAGovernor
Education&Training
9 O'clock Train Past International President DTM JohnUy rightly said Toastmasterssimpamazing. This simply amazing platfor
is helping me to get rid of the title
Late Latif. Very simple steps but y
very powerful. Meeting starts & ends o
time, table topics 2:30 min, evaluatio
3:30 min, timed prepared speeches.
you are even 1 second beyond the timlimit, you are disqualified. So everybod
tries to be in time, is not it? This tim
management in toastmasters made m
realize how important the time manag
ment is and I started to improv
Though I am a beginner in time manag
ment, I try to plan, prioritize, schedu
and delegate.
The first step to improve is awareness
am sure that I will pave my way of tim
management in the coming years an
call others Late Latif. What about you
Are you also paving your way? Or yo
want others to call you Late Latif?
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Journey that Rewrote HistorySyedZiaurRahman
AssistantArea22Governor
Education&Training
It was almost nine years back when I was attending one commu
nity function in Riyadh Palace Hotel back in 2000, I was impressed
by the presenters performance the way he hosted the program, it
was simply fantastic. Curious to know his background, I enquired.
That is when I came to know about Toastmasters.
Initially, I was hesitant to join due to my nonEnglish background
and fear of public speaking. It took me four years to join. For
many, it may have been love at first sight. For me, it was perennial fright at every sight.
Since I joined, my impression about toastmasters has undergone a complete transformation. I was under the impression
that people would make fun of me, but to my surprise every time I went to the lectern I got praised, my nervousness
gradually gave way to confidence and today I can speak in front of gathering of any size without any fear. To me, it is a
huge personal accomplishment.
Let me share with you one secret. After launching Portal for NonResident Indian, www.yahind.com, I became talk of
the towns not only in Riyadh but in the entire Gulf and in India. First time in my life one NRIs organization in Jeddah
invited me to recognize my achievement but I excused myself from attending their function and did not accept their
honor because of fear of public speaking.
Thanks to Toastmasters, I have learned a lot and built that confidence to face the audience. After joining Toastmasters,
I not only took part in club and area contests but I have organized large public functions for yahind.com and other com
munities. In the year 2004 in NRI Convention held in Hyderabad I was one of the Keynote speakers where late Y S Ra
jashekara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India was the Chief Guest. Without Toastmasters, I would not have
attended that function and once again history would have repeated itself.
Toastmasters changed history. Toastmasters changed me. Thank you, Toastmasters.
DaveZielinskisaysateamschancesofsuccessdependsontheleadersabilityto:
Use people skills.
Set precise and measurable objectives.
Provide regular and actionable feedback.
Promote peer pressure as a tool for accountability.
Offer meaningful rewards for good performance.
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Dont procrastinate!
Always look for a
speech topic
Choose a topic you care
about
Organize your speech in a
logical sequence
Create an attention-grabbing opening
Rehearse!
Visualize success
Know your equipment needs
Familiarize yourself with the setting
Wear comfortable and professional-looking clothes
Concentrate on the message; not the audience
No matter how nervous you may feel, dont tell the audience!
Use visuals and stories relevant to your topic
Speak clearly and audibly
Stay in Toastmasters
MY JOURNEY WITH
JayantaK.Mog,ACB,CL
Asst.Area1GovernorforMarketing
My first step with Toastmasters began with Toast of COMSOFIL in March 2008 without much knowledge yet about
Toastmasters. I attended several meetings as a guest and I remembered the first table topics, Action speaks louder than words.
Believe it or not, I couldnt utter a single word. I just stared at the audience and smiled, when I saw the green light I just extended my
hand to the Table Topics Master. My action spoke louder than unuttered words.
I also joined Sand Dunes Toastmasters Club as a dual member in April 2008 to support the club as well as to learn and improve m
personal and professional career. I could learn different techniques in public speaking and leadership from the two different club
I took advantage of dual membership to deliver speeches in both the clubs. Now I am working on Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS
When I started being a Toastmaster, I was incompetent, uncomfortable and without any confidence. Recently, I read an article fro
Toastmasters monthly magazine issued in August 2009 entitled The Script as Friend and Foe written by Bill Matthews where h
shared his experience as a beginner in Toastmasters. As he said, our early days as speakers were fraught with terror. First, the prospe
of simply standing up in a room full of people, with every eye on us, is enough to set our heart racing.
Then the task of actually giving a speech to all those people sitting there, staring at us would freeze our blood. There are alwa
these dry mouths, the sweaty palms, the feeling that our shirt collar is getting tighter. But worse of all, there is this lurking fear that i
the middle of a presentation or speech, we could go blank.
I have gone through same experiences during early days in Toastmastering especially in Table Topics segment, my heart beats faste
my hair would spike up and body would straighten up, ears color would dramatically change to red. The knees would sag and althoug
would try to avoid eye contact with the Table Topics Master, somehow I was always called. But when days, weeks and months passe
by, I realized that the Table Topics is the wonderful segment where I can practice and build my confidence and from then on I a
always trying to sit in front and volunteer if there is no one to speak up.
I have served as a Club Officer in both clubs and currently I am serving as a Parliamentarian in Toast of COMSOFIL and VP for Pub
Relations in Sand Dunes Toastmasters Club. This year I am appointed as an Area 1 Assistant Governor for Marketing. My plan for th
Area is to add minimum one club. As my journey with Toastmasters continues, I have many dreams to achieve.
Today, I feel lucky that I found Toastmasters club in 2008. I could have joined the organization before 2008, yet there is always time fo
every opportunity. I got mine last year, so now I cherish it and I would continue to grow with Toastmasters. So I am confident that
those who have the desire to be one would have a brighter future with Toastmasters. Lets keep the flame of serving others by being a
excellent toastmaster.
I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM A TOASTMASTER!I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM A TOASTMASTER!I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM A TOASTMASTER!
Ajourneyofathousandmiles
beginswithasinglestep.
Joanne McCabes Tips toOvercome Fear of PublicSpeaking
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Accordingtomoststudies,people'snumberonefearispublicspeaking.Num
bertwoisdeath.Deathisnumbertwo.Doesthatsoundright?Thismeansto
theaverageperson,ifyougotoafuneral,you'rebetteroffinthecasketthan
doingtheeulogy.JerrySeinfeld(AmericantelevisionActorandComedian)
Dare to DreamGururajan
President, Taj Toastmasters Club
Woodrow Wilson, charismatic British Prime Minister and better known for
his decisive actions during the troubled times of the First World War, once
said:
Wegrowgreatbyourdreamsandourvisionofwhatwewould liketobe.
OnatimelinecalledLife,withfaithintheSupremeBeingaboveguidingyou,
focusonyourgoalswithsinglemindeddevotion,distillyourexperiences,bot
tleyouremotionsandneverletthedreamsdie.Nourishthemthroughtheirbaddaystilltheybringsunshine intoyour
lives!
Taking cue from the words of Mr Woodrow Wilson, I now realize that if we dare to dream, that will help us to define our
goal or vision .This would propel us to action which would enable us to realize the dream.
Dreams have always played an important part in my life, whether in my formative years or during university days. I would
take great pleasure in recalling them and imagining my role in realizing even the most impossible ones!
After achieving a fair measure of success in my work spheres through the pursuit of my goals and driven by my dreams, I
looked for avenues to broaden my network of friends and to expand my circle of influence. It was then I realized how
inadequately skilled I was in comparison with some of my peers and seniors in the art of communicating with an audi
ence. I watched famous personalities speak on TV and soon dreamt of being in their shoes and nourished a desire to
speak like them!
I was instantly drawn to Toastmastering and within weeks became a serious and involved TM. I looked for role models to
emulate and followed the deeds of world champions in public speaking and was thrilled to listen recently to the 2007
champion TM Vikas Jhingran.I am truly amazed by his presentation skills which is an excellent blend of speech craft,
vocal variety, expression, body language, eye contact and usage of the podium. The question popped in mind IfVikas
Jhingrancouldovercomehisownadmittedfailures,whycannotI?I resolved to replicate his success in my Club.
As the President ofTajToastmastersClub, today I dream of world champions of public
speaking in our Club. I am persuading my fellow TMs to exhibit leadership qualities and
raise the bar in weekly meetings. I have proposed to organize mock contests. I have
formed education committee and have requested Senior TMs to take active roles and as
sist the VPEducation in mentoring all the members. I am also providing support to the
budding TMs to foster their growth by offering them enough opportunities to deliver pro
jects. The initiatives have just been implemented and we are sure that they will achieve a
degree of success in due course.
Fellow toastmasters, now is the time to Dare to Dream! The initiatives coupled with our
diligent efforts, our passion for excellence and constant practice will certainly help us to
rise to greater heights.
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Positive thinking is a mental attitude that
admits the thoughts, words and images that
are conductive to growth, expansion and
success. It is a mental attitude that
expects good and favorable results.
On one bright sunny day, a young college girl
with natural beauty was returning home. Her
face was glowing with bundle of dreams, but
the destiny had different plans. Her vehicle
met with an accident. She lost her right
hand. Before she could absorb this shock,
both her legs were amputated due to
physiological complications. At the time she
was only 21 years old. It was easy for her to
give up. But the powerful positive words of her mother inspired her to lead a bold life. Today, she is earning her lively hoo
working for a school. By using laptop with her left hand, she prepares class presentations and study material for childre
This is the power of positive thinking.
The only survivor of a shipwreck ended up on a small uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for god to rescue him an
everyday he scanned the horizon for help, but none turned up. He eventually managed to build a small hut for himself an
to store his possessions. But one day after scavenging for food, when he arrived at his hut, he noticed that the little huwas in flames. The smoke was rolling up to the sky, he lost all his belongings. He was stunned with grief and anger. Oh go
how could you do this to me? He cried.
Early next morning he was awakened by the sound of an approaching ship. It had come to rescue him. He asked the resc
ers how did you know I was here? We saw your smoke signal, they replied.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldnt lose heart even in the midst of pain and sufferin
because God is at work in our lives. When one door of our life closes definitely anoth
opens, but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we d
not see the one that has opened for us.
Choosetobehappy
Findreasonstosmilemoreoften
Havefaithinyourselfandinthepoweroftheuniverse
Readinspiringstories
Learntomasteryourthoughts
Learnconcentration
and
meditation
"Awisemanspeaksbecausehehassomethingtosay
afoolbecausehehastosaysomething."
Plato
Devaraj
PresidentDairicos
ToastmastersClub
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f you havent struck oil in the first three minutes
top boring
hope that this suggestion will appeal to many readers of
ur Division Newsletter. That poses a problem for me,
owever, when I try to cover all the speaking situationswhich different readers may be faced with. So I hope that
ou will select what is relevant for you.
ven if your talks are given to a small groups in your own
ffices, dont be tempted to disregard this suggestion, as
think youll find it contains some hints and suggestions
which will be conducing to you.
Where are you Speaking?
usiness talks are usually given in one of the following
tuations:
Round the Table meeting on your own premises, for
example, union meeting, board meeting, sales
meeting, departmental meeting, formal and informal.
Clients/customer meeting in your offices or on their
premises, generally a group of less than twelve.
Regional meetings in hotels, such as sales meeting with
a medium sized audience.
Conferences in hotels or conferences centers with
large audiences of over 150.
lways attempt to visit the site where you will be talking,
llowing sufficient time to change or rectify any detailswhich might prevent you from presenting well and effi
ently. I know that this is not always possible, if, say you
re in Riyadh and your client is in Dubai, but even if you
ee the room ten minutes before the meeting is due to
tart, it will enable you to familiarize yourself with the
ayout and make minor changes. I am listing below the
oints which you should bear in mind when you are visit
ng a site.
hecklist for Small Venue
* Ask yourself how you want the audience to be
seated; do they need tables? Would a semicircle
without table facing the speaker be a better ar
rangement? Are there any members you want
sitting together or separated or close to you?
* Is there adequate space for your
notes, visual aids, handouts?
Where will you position your flip
chart and overhead projector?
* Where are the sockets for the
equipment? Will you need an
extension lead?
NestorGalang,ACB,CL
President
ToastofComsofil
* How do you dim the lights if you are showin
mm slides?
* How can you adjust the heating or
conditioning? Are the windows open?* Who is providing pens, pads, drinking wa
coffee or tea?
* Is it to be a smoking or non smo
meeting?
Checklist for Large Conferences
As a speaker your responsibility is to consider
every aspect of your own talk and
how you can ensure that your presentation will
professional and trouble free.
Here are some points to consider:
* How will you approach the platform/stage?
* Where will you stand?
* Will there be other people on the stage wit
you?
* Is there a teleprompt?
* Can you see the audience or are the lights
shining into your eyes?
* How are the visuals cued up?
* What type of microphone is provided? Is it
fixed or will you be able to move around?
* Is the text of your talk being distributed todelegates and if so, when?
Summary of Visiting the Site:
* Always visit the site however small.
* Double check everything (Ifsomethingcang
wrongitwill)
* Rehearse on site.
* Re time everything.
Most of our worries about speaking in public
based on the fear that we will make a fool of
selves, or worries about what people will thin
us. We want the audience to respond and our
gest fear is that they wont. In fact it is unl
that the audience will fail to respond, but in o
to realize this, we need confidence. Unfortuna
you cant conjure confidence out of the air; it
only come with practice. Your audience will bel
in you if you believe in yourself. Visiting the
and practicing give you confidence and enth
asm a winning formula.
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The Art of SpeechEvaluation SrinivasanTaj Toastmasters Club
It could be argued that the easiest part of toastmastering is evaluation followe
by Table Topics, Humorous and International speech in the order of ascendin
difficulty. Evaluation is an in situ process. All you have to do is listen effective
and assess accurately when the communication worked and when it did not. Th
objective is to modify the areas that are less effective.
In Table Topics, preparation is eternal but presence of mind plays a larger part
using the quotes, anecdotes and personal examples that you have gathered ov
time. Humor is an art of making people laugh and depends heavily on delivery o
the story and punchline. International Speech is the crown as it marshals all that we have learnt and practiced over a period of time o
speechcraft and delivery. Speeches, like babies, are easy to conceive but difficult to deliver.
Coming back to evaluation, the feedback criteria are divided into content, organization and platform skills. Does this not gel with th
rule of three?
Content focuses on relevant material for the audience knowledge level, whether it addressed the audience wants and needs, wethere sufficient depth in the support material, appropriate examples and visuals for audience and situation.
Organization relates to Introduction: Attention, purpose, benefit and agenda, Body: limited points, clear plan and Conclusion: Sum
mary, action request and final statement.
Platform skills dwell on delivery: Moves comfortably, gestures naturally, eye contact with the entire audience, conversational and spo
taneous and handles visual aids effectively.
Every toastmaster worth his salt knows the above. The trick is packaging and presenting it as miniature speech using the acrony
Biker B:
Bang (attentiongetting hook);
Introduction (route map and vehicle);
Key points (focus on facts);
Examples (Specifics instead of generalities);
Recap (takeaway);
Bang (closing hook)
One opening gambit is a quote on what an effective speech is or who is a good speaker and connects it to the speech/speaker. Prese
three good points and three areas for improvement using sandwich approach, velvet glove or bad news pattern. Innovation alwa
pays instead of grinding the same dough again and again. We have seen in evaluation contests, participants using the example of th
burger, five course meal, rating systems etc. One of our club members (Taj), a chemist, used an innovative approach by using a te
tube as a prop while evaluating.
The end is summarizing what you said and closing it with a bang like if the speaker builds on his strengths and incorporates the suggetions he would reach the star (one contestant showed the star on the background in the contest hall), plant the flag of his club on th
Everest, win all the contests hands down etc.,
Truly useful feedback is that which recognizes excellence, then points out a need for improvement and finally offers a suggestion ho
to make that improvement without demotivating the speaker.
Theory is the basis. We have a subject in banking called Law and Practice of Banking and the stress is on th
latter. An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of theory.
Being an effective presenter requires an ongoing process of practice and improvement.
See you at the next evaluation contest!
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Toastmastering BringsLife to Talk MohammedHimayath
VicePresidentEducation
TajToastmastersClub
I believe that human mind is akin to a golden mine.
You only need to dive into its bowels, dig deep into its inner layers and give
shape to the shining spark to arrange into a chain of pearls, express
your feelings and try to entertain listeners.
Easier said than done.
When I joined the Toastmasters the first time I had this gut feeling that here
was a club which would give me the opportunity to express my thoughts into words. Converting the thoughts into
beautiful words and expressing it is an art. I had many feelings to express and many words to talk but when my turn
came to speak for the first time, my lips were strangely unmoving and I just could not put expression to my thoughts.
The result was silence all around. I looked around for support and saw the supporting audience, Toastmasters with
encouraging look. That environment had the magical power to activate my energy and induce the rhythm to break my
silence. As I derived strength from it, I could bring life to my feelings, convert thoughts into appropriate words and
finally give life to my talk.
This is how I realized the value of Toastmastering.
As I continued to participate in the following sessions and weekly meetings and took note of the evaluators' feed
back , responded to the subjects during table topic sessions and took part in contests, I began to open out.
I can now listen to my heart beat and make others listen to mine as well. Words have their own charisma a good
word can motivate and change someone's life while a kind word can give solace to a grieving soul.
As we age and mellow down in life we realize just how important it is to give LIFE to WORDS and bring LIFE to talk.
Toastmastering shows us the way.
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Glossophobia or speech anxietyis the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia comes from
the Greek glssa, meaning tongue, and phobos, fear or dread.
The fear of public speaking is called glossophobia (or, informally, "stage fright"). It is believed to be
the single most common phobia affecting as much as 75% of the population. Fear of oration is
ranked even above that of death. Many careers require some ability in public speaking, for example
presenting information to clients or colleagues.
Public speaking and oration are sometimes considered some of the most importantly valued skills
that an individual can possess. This skill can be used for almost anything. Most great speakers have a
natural ability to display the skills and effectiveness that can help to engage and move an audience
for whatever purpose. Language and rhetoric use are among two of the
most important aspects of public speaking and interpersonal communica
tion. Having knowledge and understanding of the use and purpose of com
munication can help to make a more effective speaker communicate their
message in an effectual way
Stage fright may be a symptom of glossophobia. .Wikipedia
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AttitudeGET SCIENTIFICALLY ENCHANTED..
Attitude Defined:
Attitude is the established way of responding to people and situations that we have learned, based on the
beliefs, values and assumptions we hold. Attitudes become apparent through our behavior.
Attitude Drives BehaviorAttitudes drive behavior. Our body language is a result of our mental attitude. By choosing our attitude, we
get in that mood and send out a message that everyone understands, consciously or unconsciously.
"Almost always, we have a choice as to what attitude to adopt. There is nothing in any normal work situation that dictates we must
react one way or other. If we feel angry about something that happens, for instance, that's how we choose to feel. Even though it is on
of the human natures, but we humans have a capability to change our response as we wish. Nothing in the event itself makes it abso
lutely necessary for us to feel that way. It is our choice. And since we do have a choice, most of the time we'll be better off if we choos
to react in a positive rather than a negative way.
The Power of Positive Attitude
It is not what happens to us that counts. It is how we react to what happens to us, especially when we have unexpected problems of
any kind. Learn and master powerful strategies we can use to keep ourselves thinking and acting positively and creatively.
Positive Attitude Means Longer Life
If we want to live a longer, healthier life then we need to develop and maintain a positive attitude it's now a fact thanks to a study
from the two American Universities. Researchers followed and studied 1500 people for 7years. All 1500 were in good health when th
study started. Researchers followed how they aged by measuring such things as weight loss, walking speed, exhaustion and the
strength of their grip.
What exactly did they discover? They found that people who maintained a positive attitude were significantly less likely to show sign
of aging; they were less likely to become frail and were more likely to be stronger and healthier than those that had a negative attitud
If we have a doom and gloom attitude we are actually killing ourselves and at the very least our negative attitude is just making
weaker and weaker; bit by bit; day by day.
Attitude Motivation
Attitude motivation is about how people think and feel. "It is their selfconfidence, their belief in themselves, their attitude to life bepositive or negative. It is how they feel about the future and how they react to the past."
Attitude Is Infectious
Our attitude is the first thing people pick up on in facetoface communica
tion. Just as laughing, yawning, and crying are infectious, attitude is infec
tious. Before we say a word, our attitudes can infect the people who see us
with the same behavior. Somehow just by looking or feeling, we can be in
fected by another person's attitude, and viceversa. When we are operating
from inside a really useful attitude, such as enthusiasm, curiosity, and humi
ity, our body language tends to take care of it and sends out unmistakable
signals of openness.
Remember, our attitude determines our altitude. I am already in business aone of the world's most famous scientific enchantment centers known as
"Toastmaster clubs".
RiyazAhmad
VPPublicRelations
DairicosToastmastersClub
TherearemanygoodreasonswhyToastmastersInternationalteachesbothcommuni
cationandleadershipskills.Peoplewithgoodcommunicationskillsaremorelikelyto
bepromotedtoleadershippositions,andgoodleadersneedcommunicationskillstobe
effective.
Inotherwords,ifyouwanttobealeader,youhavetolearntospeaklikealeader.And
ToastmastersInternationalisheretohelp.
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Toastmasters exist to help your audience laugh with you, not at you!
Injecting Humor in a speech can have several benefits such as: Help establish a bond with the audience Win over a hostile audience Keep the audience interested Emphasize or illustrate a point Help people remember you
Sometimes we find ourselves in oblivion, emptyhande
and washed out. We tend to be in despair whenever w
fall short. Sometimes, we develop unhealthy competitiv
sentiments wherein we are bothered by others succe
and achievements rather than appreciate and learn from them. As such, the so called crab mentality arises. Th
negative trait hinders one to be happy and more appreciative. It gives a feeling of discomfort and mistrust.
In Wikipedia, Crab Mentality or crab in a bucket syndrome is a metaphor referring to a pot of crabs grabbing each other to
escape in a useless king of the hill competition. The analogy in human behavior is that of a group that will attempt "pull
down" (negateordiminishtheimportanceof) any member who achieves success beyond the others, out of jealousy or
competitive feelings.
In public speaking, we hone ourselves to become an effective speaker regardless of barriers i.e. cultures, preferences, anbackground. We try our best to bring messages across effectively realizing the need, the purpose, and even the limitations
In public speaking, we become flexible even if we dare to dream ahead. Along the way, we meet people who may one o
another be contented of our speech delivery by giving constructive criticisms, or probably be just ignorant as if nobod
understood or care about the speech at all. In toastmastering, we value each others ability and eagerness to learn and t
be corrected. We, as toastmasters, value time, patience, hard work and the drive to excellence. Communication on
becomes effective if the message is well understood by the audience.
Toastmastering mold us to become one.
In our club, every role counts timer, grammarian, word master,
evaluator, speaker, listener, etc. Whatever task is allotted to eachmember, it has to be played properly in order for us to develop our self
esteem, selfreliance and selfconfidence. We learn from our mistakes
from time to time. Thus, we dont have to be crabs in a bucket by
laughing out on others mistakes, or becoming irritated when one excels
or one stutters, or even blame when something or someone in the club
fails. We should not be a faultfinder but a joy and hope giver. Let us not
be impediments to ones growth.
As we see our colleagues soar high, let us allow them to reap the fruits of
their labor as our turns will come. We work as a team, we mentor, we coach, we evaluate, and we learn all together in
Toastmastering. In the end, success will be at hand. Teamwork, optimism and effective communication are vital to
eliminate the crab in a bucket syndrome in every organization. Lets have positive outlook, maintain healthy competition
and friendly atmosphere in our sessions dear toastmasters! For once a toastmaster, you forever live that legacy to be
come effective communicator, leader, and mentor. We have to remember: Toastmasters should change the World...in see
ing (vision), listening (contemplation), speaking (communication) and doing (mission).
Toastmastersare notCrabs!
Jovett Lopez, CC
VP for Public Relations
Toast of Comsofil
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TMI Area 5: PRTC Conduct Speechcraft forGBPSA 2009 Candidates
The Area 5 Council of Division A of Toastmasters International
headed by its Governor ACB/ALB John Erick Tapales in cooperation
with PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club (PRTC), a Filipino publicspeaking organization conducted Speechcraft for this years candi
dates of Ginoo at Binibining Pilipinas (Mr. & Ms Philippines) Saudi
Arabia Riyadh 2009, a personality pageant spearheaded by
Special Events (S.E.) Productions.
The 4session Speechcraft program started on August 21 and culmi
nated last September 11, 2009 at AlTaj International School which
allowed experienced Toastmasters to present the fundamentals of
public speaking to nonmembers in an atmosphere of a Toastmas
ters club meeting. Its a great way to promote membership in the
community or company clubs, as it brings prospective members to a
meeting to see, firsthand, what Toastmasters is all about. A regular toastmasters meeting consists of the Prepared Speech Session, Table Topics and the Evaluation portion. Each of the speechcrafters has experienced participating in all of the segments
mentioned.
The Speechcraft coordinator, ACB/ALB John Erick shared how the program was initially conceptualized as one of the require
ments to achieve the Advanced Communication Gold designation, as he is already Advanced Communicator Bronze & Advance
Leader Bronze (to know more about these details, please browse www.toastmasters.org), however during the planning stage,
the Area 5 council where he is currently presiding decided to expand the project to community level and share to others the
benefits of the toastmasters program. This is where he tapped S.E. Productions to jointly sponsor the event to enhance the
speaking skills of the contestants.
Ms. Neriss Tolentino, one of this years GBPSA hopefuls, who delivered her speech during the final session, attests how the pro
gram contributed to her progress, Stage fright is one of my problems before until I had this speechcraft program, it made meovercome my fears in front of a crowd and I was able to share my ideas to everybody. Mr. Jerome Barrera, also one of the can
didates and was the Table Topics Master on the culmination day added, Through the seminar, I learned a lot, I was able to de
velop my whole personality, boosted my confidence in speaking, it taught me how to handle fear and face challenges. Now I can
beam proud and speak my mind whenever required.
The Speechcraft Program was conducted in accordance with the Toastmasters International guidelines as follows:
On Day 1, apart from the discussion on importance of good public speaking skills, educational presentations on selecting speech
topics and introduction to Table Topics, participants were asked to deliver a 2 minute speech to be assessed by attending toast
masters. Day 2 has educational presentation on introducing a speaker, discussion on speaking with convinction and 5 participants
delivered their Icebreaker Speech, followed by speech evaluations by mentors. Day 3 has another 5 participants delivering Be in
Earnest Speeches which were evaluated by participants, educational presentation on speech organization. The coordinator thendiscussed activities related to Day 4. The culminating event (Day 4) has a complete Toastmasters meeting set up with candidates
serving as Toastmaster of the Program, Table Topics Master and General Evaluator along with distinguished PRTCians.
Aside from Neriss & Jerome, other speechcrafters were Mr. Norwin de Ocampo, Mr. Antonio Isip, Jr.,
Ms. Jae Anne Mamangan, Ms. Beverly de Luna, Mr. Mark Galang, Mr. Crhitopher Redondo, Mr. Ralph
Baluntang, Ms. Jestrel Contig and Ms. Lady Princess Sengson. The distinguished panel of evaluators
included Gulf Champion in Public Speaking ATMG/CL Ron Jacobe; Division Champion Speakers ACB/
ALB Ramed Borja & CTM/CL Jose Bollozos, ACB/ALB John Erick Tapales and CC/CL Jorge Nathaniel
Amores. Other PRTCians who provided assistance & support were CC/CL Wilfredo Ignacio, TM Arnold
Valeriano, TM Emerson Valdezco, TM Abs Yasin and CL James Edward Taruc. Mr. Rannie Basanta, CEO
of S. E. Productions gave its full support to the event.
James Edward S. Taruc
VicePresident for Public Relations
PRTC
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A Mega Event in Gulf Toastmasters HistoryYuriAkira
Table Topics gives us a distinct kind of thrill whether we are one of the speakers called upon, the Table Topics Maste
calling on speakers, or just one of the enthusiastic (others nervous) witnesses to this impromptu speaking exercise
Toastmasters. For those of us who consider ourselves fairly competent in the genre, we eagerly volunteer. For those wh
do not have the same confidence, we get anxious every time. Either way, we always get this kind of frisson in all TabTopics session.
Table Topics contest is an even bigger stage! Whether contestants or audience members, we experience a level
exhilaration so high as we listen to the question, and give our or listen to others answers. However, we often come out
a Table Topics contest and wondered if the winner just got lucky with that one question which he happens to hav
knowledge about. At the same time, we wonder why a contestant, who we know is really good, bungled up his answer.
is along these thoughts that we created the first ever Table Topics Marathon the Quick Wit Marathon.
Slated on 30 October 2009, the Quick Wit Marathon will subject contestants to a barrage of questions or topic
designed to repeatedly challenge his stock knowledge and speaking skills to a level never before experienced i
Toastmasters. Contest will be open for all Toastmasters interested without limit to just having one club representativ
Contestants are not defined as club or area contestant. Each contestant comes as himself or herself, a Toastmaster vyin
for the title of being the 1st
ever declared champion of a Table Topics Marathon the Quick Wit Marathon. Indeed, th
only limit to the number of contestants will be the time available to run the event.
To up the ante of the competition, a seminar on Table Topics / Impromptu Speaking will be conducted. All participants w
have the privilege of learning from one of the best experts in this genre, the Gulf Toastmasters Annual Convention 200
Table Topics Champion, and 2003 International Speech Champion Advance Toastmaster Gold, Competent Leader Ro
Jacobe. TM Ron will share his secrets how he receives the questions, digest them, dissect them, and build his strategy t
give a winning answer. He will share his numerous techniques in putting order into the gamut of thoughts racing throug
his mind, and crafting a concise and precise speech.
Indeed, with a whooping edcational session by the Champio
ATMGoldRonJacobe, with the tit
of being the first ever declare
Quick Wit Marathon Champ u
for grabs, and with a prize that w
make it worth your learning an
time, The QUICK WIT MARA
THON is a Mega Toas
masters Event you will want to be
part of. Come, join us in this gremilestone in Gulf Toastmasters hi
tory!
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