TOASTED TIDINGS Newsletter of Qatar Toastmasters Club Club # 2910 Area 18 Division E District 20 Volume 9 Issue1 December / 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Inspirational Life Story
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Reminiscing the Past
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Donate Life
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Top 10 Tips
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Qatar National Day
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Main Stories Samanthi Gamage VP / Public Relations QTM Joining Toastmasters has given me the courage to speak in front of public , which was a dream to me some time ago. Page 2 > Williams Antony President QTM Toastmasters is not just about developing one’s self. It is a place where members can give generously and take graciously. Page 4 >
The Road Less Travelled by
Victoria Ferrer Mustafa District Governor We all have joined this wonderful movement for a reason to improve our communication and leadership skills. Page 6 >
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THE MESSAGE OF COURAGE from the editor's desk
Samanthi Gamage VP/Public Relations - QTM
Never hesitate to do what you dream of doing. Never pay attention to what others say when you fail. Walk along; you may fail, But learn to get up; ALONE!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
QATAR TOASTMASTERS CLUB
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP
VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION
TM Williams Antony TM Jayaraj K
TM Thomas Joseph
VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS
TREASURER
People at work TM Samanthi Gamage
TM Saad Ghosn
SECRETARY
SERGEANT AT ARMS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
TM Eranga Wijayawardena
TM Biju Mathew TM Juttas Paul
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WARMEST GREETINGS FROM AMMAN, JORDAN!
DTM Victoria Ferrer Mustafa District Governor
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“Stay connected with the rest of the Toastmasters in the world is one way of expanding the social network…”
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LEADERSHIP
“A right judgment draws us a profit from all things we see…” — William Shakespeare —
Saquib Raza Khan Division Governor (2013/14) Division E
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INSPIRATIONAL LIFE STORY
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start” -Nido QuebinEranga Wijewardana Sgt @ Arms - QTM HAMANGODA MADDA WATTAGE YOHAN ERANGA WIJEYAWARDENA
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REMINISCING THE PAST
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LEARNING TOASTMASTERS
Rayhanul Islam and Samanthi Gamage- Workshop on using technology in classroom, by the American Embassy of Doha
QTM Members - at Discoverability and Competition Dynamics workshop conducted by Area 12 and Area 18 10
DONATE LIFE
Sarita Jacob
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THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED BY Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference
Thayalan Kailayapillai
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THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED BY
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3 LESSONS FROM THE SHOW
Seymur Rasulov
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TOP 10 TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING “A speech without a specific purpose is like a journey without a destination”. -Dr. Ralph Smedley-
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Qatar National Day Celebrations
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SALUTE TO THE ACHIEVERS
Subha Anupindi – ACS
Aloris Dias – CL
Mahed Gowda – ALB
Rukhsana Khan - CL
Clarivic Vistal - CC ACS
Jayaraj K – CL
Sarita Jacob-CC
Nevine Kamel – CL
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MEMBER RECOGNITION Members and Leaders were recognized for their exceptional contribution to the club during the term 2012-13.
MEMBERS FOR THEIR EXTRA MILE CONTRIBUTION TM FATHIMA SHAJITHA, TM SARITA JACOB, TM JAIS THOMAS & TM SAMANTHI GAMAGE
TM RUKHSANA KHAN – THE OUTSTANDING TOASTMASTER 2012-13 18
LEADER RECOGNITION
TM SUBHA ANUPINDI DISTRICT 20 LGM
TM KOKA PRASAD REP. THE CLUB, AREA AND DIVISION AT DTAC 2013 IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
LEADERS FOR THEIR SELFLESS SERVICE (DTM VIRENDRANATH, DTM GEORGE THOMAS AND DTM RAGHAVAN)
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QATAR OPEN 2013
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QATAR OPEN 2013
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INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Wilma Lyn V. Balmores, Maria Cecilia Marcos Rosales, Cipriano T. Collado Jr.,Stefan H. Goedeke, Seymur Rasulov, Saji Ben Senthil Kumar, Arjunan Rethinam, Ian Gault Charles 22
Upcoming Events of Area 18
Past Events of Area 18
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Club #2910 Area 18 Division E - District 20
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