Let’s
in Develop your Destiny with Division D
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST REGION 11 ADVISOR
ALI SHAHBAZ ALI,DTM
Where does your link connects? Where does it begin, where does it stop? In one of my self-realization moments, after continuous pondering on having more qualityoriented clubs, I only reached to one conclusion “LINK”. When we assume a life of a Theatre, we see many have their roles to play and each role is linked to another. People play Producer, Director, Script writer, Camera man, actors, actresses and more. If any Link is broken, this will disturb the functioning of the whole set, the film or the act might be delayed, it won’t have a big finish or even, at times the whole concept dies. An Outcome doesn’t affect just one role player, but many or all. When we say, a Club is not functionally well, A President or a Coach with an analytical mind, must first evaluate the Link-Chain one by one. It’s a hard job, but it depends if how many come forward and accept their accountability. Usually, that’s not the case always, So, such evaluation only begins from Zero. Greatness follows when we accept our shortcomings and offer to accept a broken link and ask for support. All such weak points in a chain could be fixed, only if we become more accountable. Its not about the “I” always. It’s the Link, how much our actions could influence others, our club or the whole organization. A Producer should worry about the Director’s role, but shouldn’t become the Director, we must excel, in our own role, While we try to excel in our roles, only to find out the whole link is getting better, chain is getting stronger and we grow collectively, towards the main mission. Let’s have that Self Realization moment, to understand where my link connects, am I being helpful? Should I ask for support? And take the opportunity to learn more, eventually to serve even more.
3
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST DISTRICT 20 DIRECTOR
WAFAA SALMAN,DTM
Rise & Emerge “I can be changed by what happened to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” – Maya Angelou I want to salute Division D for the achievements during this term in being President’s Distinguished. Under the Division D leadership, the Division is rising and on track again with full power. Two years ago, Division D was struggling and this term is one of the best Division in our District. I am happy that you took this courageous step and decide to make all your contests online. Our members are on the top of our pyramid and Division D is taking care of members and growth of clubs. The secret is in caring for the members in your division and always lift them up. This will lead to success which is the end result for being grateful for the process. Wish you a great contest Division D and always take such leading steps. Always follow what Robert Ingersoll once said “We Rise by Lifting Others.”
4
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST DISTRICT 20 PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR
MOHAMED SALEEM,DTM
“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” --- Jim Rohn First let me congratulate Division D for their Successful Virtual Division Contests. Division D was formed in recent years, which constitute Clubs from Division C & K. The Division is an amalgamation of Old and new clubs with combination with Senior most and novice members making the best best of combination of wisdom and skills. Division D might be last to conduct their contests, but they are the First Division to achieve President Distinguished Division for the term 2019-2020, It’s because of the sheer determination of the Club Members, Area Directors & Division Officials. I am proud of Division D Director DTM. Pon Shankar Pandian for keeping the Legacy on. Division D has the legacy of having the most stable clubs in the District. The chart given below shows Division D Statistics of membership growth & retention for this term. Despite the crisis Division D has excelled in all areas. I urge the Division to record and share their best practices for this term which can be useful for future leaders to follow.
5
5
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST DISTRICT 20 CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR
ALKA P KUMRA,DTM
It is a privilege and honor for me to write a few words for the Contest souvenir of Division D. I am delighted to see the theme of the contest – Develop your Destiny with Division D. Over the last 10 months I have witnessed Division D attaining so many achievements, under the leadership of the Dedicated, Determined and Dynamic Division Director DTM Pon Sankara. As Jesse Owens said, “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” Division D has determinedly made efforts towards excellence and currently has the highest number of membership payments and renewals and highest number of paid clubs as well as Distinguished clubs among all Divisions. Out of total 20 clubs, 16 clubs have already renewed and 11 clubs have 20+ active membership, 8 are Distinguished and 5 have already achieved 5 or more goals. As the contest season is in full swing, I must congratulate Division D for having some of the finest speakers as members of its clubs, who impart their thoughts and evaluations to others even when they are competing against each other. This camaraderie is the strength of any community and will surely bring excellence to its members. John Maxwell said, “Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others”. I wish Division D all the best to empower its members, clubs and leaders, because when members believe in themselves they can do awesome things for themselves, and for others.
6
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST DIVISON D DIRECTOR
PON SANKARA PANDIAN,DTM
Dear Leaders, It’s my immense pleasure to meet you all in BTAC-D-2020 Souvenir. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell Division D term 2019-20 started with a great vision. We identified the ways to achieve Division D success and converted that in to simple 3 Goals. •
DCP
•
District awards
•
DTAC winning
All the clubs have given their best to achieve our Division goal. By having 2 full months more in hand, we have comfortably achieved; -
5 President Distinguished clubs
-
5 Select Distinguished Clubs
-
2 Distinguished Clubs
-
1 President Distinguished Area – Area 8
-
1 Select Distinguished Area – Area 10
Because of all these achievements by Clubs & Areas, Division D is the first Division to achieve President Distinguished Division status. All the clubs are reasonably doing well in achieving District sponsored awards. I have witnessed all the Area contests and amazed by the performance of all the contestants. Best out of best contestants are now going to perform in Division D virtual contest on 15th May 2020. This time I’m more optimistic that Division D contestants are going to bring more trophies from DTAC20-2020. And I wish one of them will win World Championship of Public Speaking title for the year 2020. To conduct a successful Division D Virtual contest, we are luckiest in District to have Past, Present & Future Division Directors in the key roles. And we are very much fortunate to have an efficient, enthusiastic and energetic organizing team. My heartfelt thanks to all the organizing team. We Rise up as one as Toastmasters to taste more & more success.
Be Positive – no matter what
7
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST EVENT CHAIRPERSON
SANJIB K.MOHAPATRA,DTM
Dear Members & Guest, Greetings!!! According to Lisa Nicholas “You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story.” But what about our destiny? Friends, what is lotted can not be blotted. 2020 was a challenging year for all Toastmasters. It was a challenging year because of Covid-19 Pandemic worldwide. Toastmasters International cancelled the contest of world champion of Public Speaking. But we division D standing together to find the champion from our division by developing our own destiny. It gives me immense pleasure to write few lines on the occasion of our division D contest. Today this event is possible with the support of all the toastmasters in Bahrain headed by our division D Director DTM Pon Shankar Pandian. My best wishes and congratulations to our division D Director and all of our division D members. Throughout the year our toastmasters are utilizing their valuable time to improve their communication and leadership skills so that they can display their best talents at the annual contests. Today few Champions have developed their destiny till division D after winning at Area 8,9, 10 and 11 Contests. After today’s contest few toastmasters will develop their destiny for District 20 Contest My sincere thanks to all the members of division D for their full co-operation and participating in division contest. We are happy to say that our division D is an unique division of 4 Area with the combinations of Corporate, Communities and open Clubs. My sincere thanks to all the committee and subcommittee members of division D for their full support to make our division D contest a grand success. While wishing the very best to all the contestants, I wish the best contestant may win from our division D to participate in our District 20 Contest. Let me conclude with the quote of Alberto Juantorena “ Be very strong... be very methodical in your life if you want to be a champion.” Take care and be safe…
8
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST HEAD OF PR
SAJITHA SATHEESH,DTM
The trade mark of a leader is the willingness to take up a bold course of action — a unique goal-aimed roadmap determined to bring the desired transition or unconditional devotion to persuade your whole team in the same direction & vision as yours. Real leaders are happy to zig while others zag. Today, when I write this message in the designation as the PR Manager of Division D & a member of BTAC -D Souvenir Team, I am highly elated, the reason being getting an opportunity to be part of the great Team that boasts off DTM Pon sankar as the Div D director & DTM Sanjib Mohapatra as the event Chair! Division D team had the distinct goal of staging an Annual Division Conference with a Difference - Innovative & Impressive. I started my journey by holding our unique Theme “ Develop Your Destiny with division D” & a carefully chosen creative Team of Toastmasters. My aim was to bring all into the same page, same vision & same mission. With quick-witted members around, it became easy to blend our theme finely into all our PR & Marketing materials such as Banner, backdrop, Flyers, Invitation & Agenda which really produced a big positive VIBE in the Toastmasters fraternity before the event got staged. My Team’s next task was to produce a Souvenir, which we preferred to STAND OUT among other souvenirs. Again, with the help of an amazing Team, it was as easy as a cakewalk & here its for you all ! Don’t miss out the colourful cover page, finely toned lay out, the vibrant moments of our clubs, content-rich articles of our TMI leaders Team & more .. Above all, we the Division D Team, extend our warm wishes to each & every toastmaster best of luck in your journey to become one of the Top Leaders & Communicators ! Take a quick break & Enjoy our gift – BTAC D Souvenir ! You will cherish it forever !
9
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST HEAD OF SOUVENIR
TM MAHESH RAVINDRAN
Dear Leaders, Two months ago, we had our apprehension,whether virtual contest can be a reality. But, then our committed leaders of District 20 came together and made it possible. I was given an opportunity to develop my destiny by Division D Director DTM Pon Shankar Pandian and Event Chair DTM Sanjib, who showed tremendous faith in me and made me the souvenir head. This responsibility helped me improve my coordination, observation and reading skills. It also helped me develop my creativity prowess. Souvenir is kept as a reminder of an event. Though this Souvenir is very simple without frills and trills,but the tremendous achievements of Division D under the astute leadership of DTM Pon Shankar pandian cannot be expressed in words. During these trying times, the leaders of Divison D and District 20 showed grace by sending in their valuable messages for the Souvenir. Thank you leaders! A Big thank you to PR Head DTM Sajitha for supporting and helping me to get all the messages and articles on time. Also my sincere gratitude to TM Jahir and TM Sigi Lal for supporting me throughout the making of this souvenir. Also, I would like to thank all toastmasters for your support and cooperation. Finally,a big salute to TM Cajtan Baretto and his team of toastmasters for their endeavoring support to make this virtual contest a resounding success Be Safe and Healthy.
10
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST AREA 8 DIRECTOR
TM VIJAY CHANDIRAN
Dear Toastmasters, It gives me immense pleasure to congratulate each and every member of “Area 8 & Division D” for your highest achievements through the year. “Area 8 and Division D” sees greater achievements and greater accolades. This can only be possible because of the leadership and strong team, which set newer standards and benchmarks for the Toastmasters community, in their collective drive towards excellence. The four mantras of success are: Integrity Respect Service Excellence Well equipped with all the skills needed to get the job done. I truly believe that Toastmasters makes every member a success. Because of the training built in to the system to ensure fulfillment of each of these points from the various projects to role playing; to participating in competitions and being part of a committee.. Our division D is putting great efforts collectively to conduct virtual contest successfully. I wish everyone Good Luck! My hearty congratulations to all the contestants, organizers and all the members of division D We look forward to getting inspired day in and day out during our journeys towards self-development!
11
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST AREA 9 DIRECTOR
TM MANOJ PANDEY
Fellow leaders, In our mission of life presently we are facing a historical challenge of our time. The corona Pandemic has destroyed the social fabric of our existence. Our toastmasters Fraternity too is also in one of its most crucial time as all social gatherings is restrained. “TOASTMASTERS … WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE” this was once again ascertained when leaders across the globe joined in chorus “What’s next ?” and Leader came with the solution of Virtual Meetings as it is truly said “Leaders are unstoppable and unreasonable they only deliver.” Obstacles and challenges became our stepping stones now with our virtual meetings,trainings and contests. Now not only we are attending numerous program across physical frontiers but even our experience and learning is growing in leaps and bounds, as now we can invite all arena of people and allow them to experience our work and what difference it can create in their life too in the area of Public speaking and leadership. This contest will be ascertaining our real learning and educational skills in its epitome. I appreciate the hard work of all toastmaster and organizing committee in consolidating our Div D contest and I wish all the best to the entire team and our contestants.
12
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST AREA 10 DIRECTOR
TM ANIL PACHLANGIA
DESIGN YOUR DESTINY WITH DIV D
What is Life? Life consists of experiences, challenges, and achievements; all of which are building blocks that essentially create one’s path to success. Challenges are part and parcel of our lives. Some challenges are expected. They are our set goals. But, many other challenges are unexpected. Like the one which we are facing. The kind of situation we are in now, is not even unexpected, it is even unprecedented. It has hit the entire world from nowhere, disrupting every walk of life. Normal life has been hit. Dreaming or planning for future has just taken a back seat with our main focus now is just to live. When our region was hit with the pandemic of COVID-19, many thought it will be the end of toastmaster activities for some time. But in toastmasters, we learn and practice leadership. We learn to convert impossible to possible. We learn to shine or rise in the rise in time of crisis. We sparkle in the times of adversities. Toastmasters are quick to adapt, and they try to find opportunity even in crisis. Toastmasters across the globe have made online meetings a new normal. And as a result, we have challenged the odds and have designed our destiny by planning the virtual BTAC-D. My profound gratitude to our dynamic leaders, DTM Pon Sankara Pandian and Event Chair, DTM Sanjib Mohapatra, who lifted our spirits and assiduously arranged, managed, guided, directed us in these hard times. Not to forget the most affable and approachable leader from Kuwait DTM Cajetan Barreto(spelling to be confirmed) , who exhibited exemplary altruism, tolerance and selflessness in learning of dynamics of virtual technology. I wish all the success to all the contestants, role players and hope you will witness an exciting and enriching event.
13
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST AREA 11 DIRECTOR
TM PANCHANATHISWARAN
Dear Leaders,
“Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors”.
At turbulent & challenging times, as we are in, today, we challenge our destiny. History is witness to times, which has brought the best among the challenged. Needless to mention, man has always found ways to work around when there has been such unprecedented situations challenging us. That is what our Division stands for.. Develop your Destiny!! Division D has produced champions in every contest and that comes out as part of the undying leaders, which this Division has produced. Our Area 11 comprising of KIT-KAT-KTA-INDIAN ACADEMY-& EQHATA HUMOUROUS TMCs are rearing to participate in support of our champions. I take this opportunity to congratulate the organizing team and wish the participants great luck for the Division D contest 2020…May the rough sea make us more skilful to overcome this storm to a brighter tomorrow.
14
LIST OF DIVISION D CLUBS AREA 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
BAHRAIN TOASTMASTERS MJS TOASTMASTERS CLUB MUTHAMIL TOASTMASTERS CLUB SMEDLEY BAHRAIN TOASTMASTERS BAHRAIN ODIA SAMAJ (BOS)TOASTMASTERS BAHRAIN PANPAALARKAL TOASTMASTERS CLUB
AREA 9 1. WMC TOASTMASTERS 2. BAPCO TOASTMASTERS 3. FC MABUHAY TOASTMASTERS 4. BANAGAS TOASTMASTERS CLUB 5. St.PAUL TOASTMASTERS
AREA 10 1. INDIAN CLUB TOASTMASTERS 2. TASCA TOASTMASTERS 3. PALAKKAD TOASTMASTERS 4. GPIC TOASTMASTERS
AREA 11 1. KRYPTON ADVANCED TOASTMASTERS 2. KINGDOM TOASTMASTER ARABIC DEBATES CLUB 3. INDIAN ACADEMY TOASTMASTER 4. KRYPTON INNOVATIVE TOASTMASTERS 5. EQHATA HUMOROUS TOASTMASTERS Develop your Destiny with Division D
15
PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED DIVISION
First Division in District 20 to achieve President Distinguished Division Division D is standing on top in District Dashboard with 130.6 % of total scores
16
DIVISION D ACHIEVEMENTS
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
150 Education Awards 10 DTM Awards 148 New/Dual Members 911 Payments, the highest number of payments collected by Division D 2 New Clubs added (Eqhata Humorous TM & Bahrain Panpaalarkal club) Club Officers training 2nd session successfully conducted by Division D 6 YLP sessions conducted by Division D clubs Area 8 becomes President Distinguished Area Area 10 becomes Select Distinguished Area 5 President Distinguished clubs (Bahrain TM, Bapco TM, Smedley Bahrain TM, Palakkad TM & TASCA TM clubs) 5 Select Distinguished Clubs (WMC TM, Indian Club TM, St Pauls TM, Krypton Advanced TM & Krypton innovative TM Clubs) 2 Distinguished Clubs (Muthamil TM & MJS TM Clubs) Division D Membership increased from 350 Members to 479 Members Pathways adoption rate increased from 31% to 68% 2 Mega events conducted by Indian Club Toastmasters Blood donation camp conducted by Palakkad Toastmasters 6 Coaches have successfully achieved their club success goal 4 Areas increased to 5 Areas – New Area 33 evolved from Division D
17
MEET THE TEAM
DIVISION D LEADERSHIP TEAM
“TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK” JOHN MAXWELL
1818
BTAC-D 2020 ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Pon Sankara Pandian,DTM Division D Director
TM Cajetan Barreto
TM Jothi Basu
Moderator
Head of Education
Sanjib K.Mohapatra,DTM Alifiya Lakdawala,DTM
Event Chairperson
Head of IT
Sajitha Satheesh,DTM
Khalid Abdulla,DTM
TM Mahesh Ravindran
Chief SAA
Head of PR
Develop your Destiny with Division D
Head of Souvenir
19
AREA CONTEST WINNERS AREA 8
AREA 9
20
21
AREA CONTEST WINNERS AREA 10
AREA 11
Develop your Destiny with Division D
21
Develop your Destiny with Division D
26
CHIEF JUDGES & CONTEST MASTERS
BTAC-D 2020 VIRTUAL CONTEST
CHIEF JUDGES
ANNANDATHA V. MURALI MANOHAR,DTM EVALUATION & HUMOROUS SPEECH
ROSALINE ROY,DTM TABLE TOPICS & INTERNATIONAL SPEECH
CONTEST MASTERS
TM MANOJ PANDEY EVALUATION SPEECH CONTEST
TM SIGI LAL HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST
CONTEST MASTERS
TM ANIL PACHLANGIA INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
28 28
GITA PONNUCHAMY, DTM TABLE TOPIC SPEECH CONTEST
Develop your Destiny with Division D
ROLE PLAYERS
TM AATHIRA MENON MASTER OF CEREMONIES
TM SHINOJ JOHN SAA
TM DINESH KUMAR PAL TIMER
TM FAREEDA BAI TALLY COUNTER
TM RAMYA SURESH MASTER OF CEREMONIES
TM ABDUL WAHEED SAA
TM PRABODHA SARANGHI TIMER
TM NAZAKAT IT
TM RINCY ANN SAA
TM ALWIN SEVI SAA
TM SAHAR TALLY COUNTER
TM ALIFIYA LAKDAWALA IT HEAD
TM HEMLATA SINGH SAA
TM VISHWANATHAN SAA
TM PARIMALA PRADEEP TALLY COUNTER
TM JAHIR PR
“Sometimes a player’s greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team” SCOTTIE PIPPEN
Develop your Destiny with Division D
29
EVALUATION SPEECH CONTESTANTS
TM SANDHYA ASHOKAN
TM OSSAMA JABRI
TM NIKITHA KRISHNADAS
TM PANEERSELVAM
TM APURVA DIVAKARAN
TM KHALID AMIN
TM ALPESH GURJAR
TM SIVAGURU RAJAMANICKAM
HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTESTANTS
TM VERONICA RABINA
TM RUFUS PINTO
30
TM SUBAS SAHOO
TM KANNAN KATHIRESAN
TM SALEH ALI SALEH
TM SUDEENDAR AP
TM ABHYANKAR YASHODAHAN
TM SHRUTI SHARMA
TABLE TOPIC SPEECH CONTESTANTS
TM NOREEN HAJI
TM NIKITHA KRISHNADAS
TM MONICA GABRIELA
TM P.K.KASINATHAN
TM JEFREY ABRAHAM
TM KHALID AMIN
TM JOSE BENITO
TM TS SRINIVAS
INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTESTANTS
TM SUSMITHA AROLI
TM NIKITHA KRISHNADAS
TM MONICA GABRIELA
TM RUFUS PINTO
TM RENOSH KURIAN THOMAS
TM SHRUTI SHARMA
Develop your Destiny with Division D
TM FATEMA HUSAIN
TM JUNITA MARIAM JOHN
31
32