NMC Newsletter April 2014

ISSUE 3

APRIL 2014

ISSUE 3 APRIL 2014 CLUB-4066, AREA-9, DIVISION-H, DISTRICT-20

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF NMC CORPORATE CHAPTER TOASTMASTERS CLUB-4066, AREA-9, DIVISION-H, DISTRICT-20

TOGETHER WE SMILE!!

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF NMC CORPORATE CHAPTER TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Join NMC Corporate Chapter to “learn in moments of enjoyment”.

Experience the exciting, enjoyable, and inviting atmosphere.

Every member has a chance to learn, grow, achieve, and have fun!

NMC CORPORATE CHAPTER WE MEET ALTERNATE SATURDAYS AT NMC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL BUILDING, ELECTRA STREET, ABU DHABI 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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http://nmc.toastmastersclubs.org/

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

Upcoming events to watch out for

WORDS OF THIS

REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS

Toastmasters International Mission We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

District Mission

Club Mission

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Toastmasters International Values

INTEGRITY RESPECT SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Toastmasters International Envisioned Future

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CLUB OFFICERS ELECTION:Club officers election will be held during the regular meeting on 3rd May.

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DISTRICT 20 CONFERENCE DTAC:District 20 Toastmasters Annual Conference 2014 shall be held during 15 to 17th May at Al Bustan Palace, Muscat, Oman.

As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise To attend club meetings regularly To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Competent Communication, Advanced Communication, or Competent Leadership manuals To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters education and recognition programs To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities

DIVISION H CONTEST:Division H Contest will be held on 26th April 8:00 am – 06:00 pm at Indian Islamic Centre, Abu Dhabi.

To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.

A Toastmaster’s Promise

Date 19 Apr, 2014 3 May, 2014 17 May, 2014 31 May, 2014 14 Jun, 2014 28 Jun, 2014

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BEAT THE CLOCK CONTEST:Toastmasters International’s Beat the Clock Membership building contest runs through May-June. Requirement – Add five new / dual / reinstated members to the club.

QUARTER

AMIABLE (eɪmɪəb(ə)l) adjective having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. eg: " the amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically " synonyms : friendly, affable, amicable, cordial.

PERTURB (pəˈtəːb) verb make (someone) anxious or unsettled eg: “they were perturbed by her capricious behavior " synonyms : worry, upset, unsettle, disturb, concern, trouble.

HAGGLE (ˈhag(ə)l) verb dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something. eg: “the two sides are haggling over television rights” synonyms : bargain, negotiate.

BLUDGE (blʌdʒ) verb live off the efforts of others, to avoid work or responsibility eg: “they were sick of bludging on the public " ASSUAGE (əˈsweɪdʒ) verb make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense eg: “the letter assuaged the fear of most members " synonyms : relieve, ease, sooth, dampen, calm, allay ALBEIT (ɔːlˈbiːɪt) conjunction though eg: “he was making progress, albeit rather slowly "

“The program is the laboratory process, the educational method, the training school, the stock in the trade of the Toastmasters club. Since it is so important, it should be given primary attention.” – Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, Founder, Toastmasters International.

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April 2014, Issue 3 Quarterly Newsletter of NMC Corporate Chapter Toastmasters Club

CLUB OFFICERS 2013-2014

NMC Corporate Chapter is keen in providing quality training to its members. As a preparation to speech contest participation, during the month of December and January, world champions winning speech were shown during each meeting. Watching the video helped the members understanding the requirement clearly and inspired them to participate in speech contests. Members used the contest judging criteria in selecting the best speaker, evaluator and table topic speaker during club meetings so as to get familiarised with the criteria. These focused training and dedicated mentoring sessions were very useful and helped contestants from the club reaching up to Division level.

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HALL OF FAME Meeting

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Best Speaker

Best Evaluator

Best Table Topics

Hana Abdul Hafiz Dr. Vidya Shetty Hana Abdul Hafiz Dr. Vidya Shetty Vernon Federico Purvi Mehta

Sujith Vijayamohan Deepa Shetty Deekshith Hana Abdul Hafiz Manmohan Sreedhar Hana Abdul Hafiz

Vaishnavi VP Rana Akoum Dr. Katrak Merezban Hana Abdul Hafiz Vernon Federico Dr. Katrak Merezban

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Sunil Kottarathil Manish Bahirwani Aakant Taurani Dipti Sugandh Purvi Mehta Deepa Shetty Vishak Balakrishnan Ramesh Taurani

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About Toastmasters

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Toastmasters -Features, Benefit & Value

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President VP Education VP Membership VP PR Secretary Treasurer Sergeant At Arms Imm. Past President

16-23 Speech Contests Club, Area, Division, District, International

Editorial Best Practices for Clubs Opinion Poll

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8 Disability

Club Officers Election

New Members World Champion Speaks Moments Captured Training Upcoming Events

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oastmasters International is embarking on one of its most significant projects in recent memory: the development and implementation of a revitalized education program. The program will offer a learning experience that meets the needs of current and prospective members in an evolving global marketplace.

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Expected to launch in the second half of 2014, the updated education program is being developed in accordance with the Board of Directors' 2010 Strategic Plan, which calls for a renewed focus on leadership and an updated communication program.

While honoring the core and history of the existing education program, the revitalized program will offer improvements in key areas. These include: A clearer path for achieving educational goals Enhanced use of technology and online learning tools Tangible ways to demonstrate and measure core competencies in communication and leadership The program developers will work closely with a group of core volunteers, who will be invited to share their feedback during various phases of the process. As a club member or leader, this represents a unique opportunity to be part of Toastmasters history.

Each volunteer will have a chance to put his imprint on a program that will benefit tens of thousands of members for years to come!

Learn more about Revitalized Education Program at www.toastmasters.org/revitalizededucationprogram.

Ambassadors have a major role to play in making the revitalized education program successful. They are charged with motivating, educating and inspiring fellow Toastmasters around the world as they build excitement and support for the program. This calls for members who are skilled and enthusiastic speakers and communicators.

Ambassadors will: Educate other members about the revitalized program Provide updates as the project progresses Explain the program’s enhancements Spread the word about its benefits for Toastmasters Visit clubs and answer members’ questions Work closely with the Chief Ambassador to share member feedback and questions

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From the Desk of

the editor TM MARIAM MOUSA, Immediate Past Area 9 Governor, is selected from Division H, to serve as Toastmasters Ambassador under Revitalized Education Program.

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s the current toastmasters year enters its last quarter, NMC Corporate Chapter is at its peak, reminiscent of good old days of the club’s initial years. The club has always maintained a professional family atmosphere, where members have felt valuable, energetic and enthusiastic to take up roles and be committed to it. So, it is no wonder that this year’s annual club contest witnessed maximum participation from the members - an event that turned out to be a very exciting one. While the club moves on with regular meetings (page 26), the fun and excitement of speech contests continues (page 16-23). Yes, we dedicate this issue of Corporate Voice to the members looking forward to participate in speech contests.

Along with annual contests at various levels, it is also time to select successors for all official positions to lead the club, during the next term.

Club members who want to serve the club during the next term, will find the club officers selection process (page 12) useful.

Education programs are one of the key aspects of Toastmasters International. NMC Corporate Chapter, with its focus on promoting educational awards, is one of the top clubs in district (page 31). As the Revitalized Education Program takes momentum, it is a proud moment for us to have our immediate past Area Governor TM Mariam Mousa, selected as the ambassador (page 28).

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With the continuous influx of new members (page 10), NMC Corporate Chapter is all set to capture new heights in the coming years.

Wishing all the members an enjoyable toastmasters journey.

Sunil Kottarathil, DTM Editor, Publisher – “Corporate Voice”

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NEWSLETTER RELEASE Clubs over the years implement many best ideas to conduct club business and regular operation smoothly. Here are some tips implemented by officers of NMC Corporate Chapter successfully.

Preparation of Meeting Agenda Preparation of meeting agenda can sometimes be hectic even if club plan their meeting in advance due to many reasons. In order to ensure realistic agenda with minimal changes, following procedure is followed at our club:• At the end of a regular meeting, re-confirm role players for next meeting.

• All the key role players such as TMOD, GE, TTM and most of the speakers will be finalized.

• Encourage new members to take up roles which they are comfortable to start with. e.g Timer, AH Counter, Thought of the day etc.

• Prepare and publish preliminary agenda for next meeting to club members immediately after a meeting.

• TMOD will co-ordinate with all members (specially those who were absent during last meeting) and finalise the agenda and circulate it at least one week before the meeting.

• Circulate final agenda with any changes among club members two days before the meeting.

ONE HAPPY

FAMILY

TM Deepa Shetty, Treasurer

Dues Collection and Membership Renewal Though the deadline for semi-annual membership renewal is September 30th and March 31st, dues collection from members can start as early as three months before. Members are reminded of dues payment every meeting starting from July / January.

As a result, the club will be able to renew membership of at least 20 members on the first day when Toastmasters International opens the online payment (February 28th / August 31st).

TM Manish Bahirwani, VP Education

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CLUB REGULAR MEETING

TOASTMASTERS Opinion Poll Toastmasters International conduct regular opinion poll on various subjects interested to members so as to receive feedback and analyse them for improving the program. Some of the opinion poll results will be interesting to our club members. Presented herewith are two recent opinion polls related to regular club meeting roles.

What makes a meeting successful?

Members must take ownership of their roles Meeting must be prepared

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Disability – Different ability

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ome things in life are just unpredictable, some things in life are just not explanatory and some things are just not expected.

People with disability form the largest minority group, of which we can be a part at any age and at any time.

Disability! - It can happen in an instant and at any instant. A soldier in Iraq loses a leg from a roadside bomb. A baby is born with genetic disorder. An elderly woman loses the ability to speak due to a stroke.

Or it can happen more insidiously. A diabetic with nerve damage can gradually become blind. A man with Alzheimer’s disease may lose the ability to care for himself.

All these individuals have a disability. Disabilities vary dramatically and can affect people at any time and at any age. An individual’s disability also may change over time. Someone suffering from paralysis may have a deteriorating condition, but may regain function with rehabilitation.

Disability cannot be directly measured. There is no blood test, medical procedure, or functional test that absolutely measures disability.

When it comes to researching on disability, the study gets complex and difficult.

TM Afreen Shaikh

One in ten children between the ages of one and 15 has a mental health disorder.

One in ten children is born with a cleft every day.

And many such statistics.

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Gavel Clubs - FAQ Q: I was informed that Gaveliers cover the same Toastmasters' Communication Manuals.

Is this true?

A: This is correct. Gaveliers do use the Competent Communication and also the Competent Leadership manuals.

Q: Can they achieve Educational Awards like CC, ACB etc just like other Toastmasters? If not, what do they get?

A: Gaveliers do receive similar awards. As they are not called CC or ACB they can earn what's called a CGC or Competent Gaviler Communicator. They can receive all the communication awards and can only receive up to an ALB in the Leadership education track.

Q: If they leave the institution and join a regular Toastmasters Club, can his "qualifications" be transferred so that he becomes a CC or ACB etc immediately.... or is there a 'conversion paper' he needs to do??

A: All awards that are earned in the Gavel Club can be directly transferred to the traditional club and they will move on where they left off in the Gavel club and in their education track.

Q: Does his Exco role give him credits for CL, ALB projects? If not, what has been put in place for Gaveliers?

A: Yes this also directly transfers over for all time served as a club officer.

Q: Gavel Clubs pay only an establishment fee (how much?). Their members do not pay.

Also, do they get manuals when they sign up as Gavel members.

A: The one time certification fee is $50.00 USD and dues for the entire club no matter how many members are in the club is $48.00 USD per year. With the payment of $50.00, the club will receive 20 gavelier new member kits. Should the club need more that is fine, the club's counselor can contact toastmasters international and order as many as needed however they do cost $20.00 USD each for any additional kits.

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ALL ABOUT GAVEL CLUBS avel clubs are a way of providing Toastmasters’ selfimprovement methods and materials to people who may be ineligible for regular membership due to age, inability to pay dues or other circumstances. Gavel clubs provide Toastmasters members and clubs with an excellent opportunity for community service. They can be found in high schools, colleges, rehabilitation institutions, hospitals and elsewhere.

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How Do Gavel Clubs Operate?

In many ways, Gavel clubs operate in the same way ordinary Toastmasters clubs do. They have the same club officer titles, use the same communication track manuals and follow similar club meeting protocols. Gavel club members are not, however, referred to as Toastmasters; they are called “Gaveliers.”

Gavel clubs differ in that they have limited access to the leadership track awards and materials, cannot participate in Toastmasters area and district speech contests and do not enjoy many of the privileges and benefits that come with full membership in Toastmasters.

How to Form a Gavel Club?

To form a Gavel club, the group must meet following criteria.

Gavel Clubs

must not be composed of employed adults; must not be eligible to charter as a regular Toastmasters club; may include members who are under 18; must have the approval or endorsement of its host institution; must use the program, methods, procedures, materials and services of Toastmasters International, whenever possible; and must apply to Toastmasters International for a Certificate of Affiliation For more information about Gavel clubs, contact newclubs@toastmasters.org.

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But what’s the most difficult is to define the term “Disability”.

The concept of disability is complex, and there are historical, social, legal and philosophical influences on its interpretation.

The experience of disability is unique to each person but there are common impacting factors.

The need for some agreed definitions, largely to ensure that disability support programs are fair about who is to receive benefits and why, has prompted much discussion and debate.

Yet, there is no specific definition, we often use terms like impairments and handicap, interchangeably. Each country and organization has its own definition.

Above all, the language is critical in shaping and reflecting our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and concepts. Some words by their very nature degrade and diminish people with a disability".

The term "disabled young person" tends to convey a message that the only thing worth mentioning about a person is their disability. Terms such as cripple, spastic, handicapped, invalid are derogatory, offensive and you should avoid them. By using such terms we force him to devote most of his time and energy at improving at what he's not good at rather than getting better at what he naturally excels in.

Sometimes people with a disability are compared to normal people. This implies that the person with a disability is abnormal and ignores the fact that everyone has his or her own unique identity and abilities. Sometimes we ignore people with disability making them feel they are invisible.

Disability is in fact just a matter of perception, if you do one thing well, you are needed by someone.

I will tell you what I have seen in my life.

We had an old sofa set; it had a design made of jute over it. I had a lot of pets who would

Jump around that sofa, and one day they tear it off badly. Now it’s an antique sofa set and my grandpa doesn’t want to get rid of it. So he goes looking for a person to repair it. After a weeklong search, he found there is one person who lives in an ashram or an orphanage. When he discovered him at the ashram, he realized that he was blind.

When he arrived at our place, we were shocked, how will he design the sofa? Believe me, he made it look more beautiful than it used to.

Many of us, in fact all, at once in our life feel like there is nothing more left. I think that is the time when we can look at the people with problems much more than us live their life happily.

I always used to think why God even creates people with such disabilities. They are here to inspire us. In fact, there are people with disabilities who have done wonders; one such example is Stephen Hawking and Terry Fox. One has been an amazing thinker and a researcher despite being paralysed and the other being a runner despite having a physical disability.

If you see each of us is disabled because not everyone can do everything. I think that everyone has something about themselves that they feel is their weakness... their 'disability.'

And I'm certain we all have one, because I think of a disability as being anything which undermines our belief and confidence in our own abilities.

No disability or dictionary out there is capable of clearly defining who we are as a person. It's only when we step out of that labeled box, that our abilities begin to be fully recognized, giving us a better definition of who we truly are as individuals.

I hope I made everyone feel disabled but I also hope I made everyone feel hopeful.

Everyone here needs to think that “Yes, I don’t have a dis-ability, I have a different-ability”.

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NEW MEMBERS

TM Rana Akoum

TM Banan Abu Laban

TM Kheloud Shaat

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he International Convention is the most anticipated event of the Toastmasters year, as members and nonmembers alike gather together to hear world class public speakers, network with like-minded people, elect International Officers and Directors, and attend the spectacular and soul-stirring public speaking competition known as the World Championship of Public Speaking. If you’ve never attended convention, make 2014 the year you come to see what it's all about.

Registration is open for the largest-ever Toastmasters convention, to be held August 20-23, 2014, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Don't miss this truly global event, which features skill-building seminars, international speech contests and celebrations with members from all over the world. Visit www.toastmasters.org/convention for details.

TM Mohammed Haneefa

“The speakers at Convention are always surprising and always world class. You will come away a changed person”. - George P., United Arab Emirates.

“The World Championship of Public Speaking took my breath away. It inspired me to improve my communication skills”. - May R., Detroit, Michigan, United States.

MEMBERSHIP BUILDING CONTESTS

Keynote Speakers:Jana Barnhill, DTM, AS, PIP Mark Brown, ATM, CL Douglas Kruger, ATMS Florian Mueck, ACG Rory Vaden

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In order to qualify for the Talk up Toastmasters membership building contest, a club need to add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31. Club will receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters" ribbon to display on club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order.

NMC Corporate Chapter participate actively in Toastmasters International membership building contest. During the month of February, 11 members were added to club roster to qualify for the award.

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Club Officers Selection Process

very club needs leaders who can move the club forward and who can work with and motivate others. One of your duties as a club officer is to identify members with leadership potential and encourage them to serve. Hold elections at the first meeting in May, with new officers taking office July 1.

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SPEECH CONTESTS DISTRICT LEVEL A district conference is a great occasion for members to come together to celebrate achievements and successes, as well as to connect with other Toastmasters. It is also an opportunity to share experiences and best practices.

As Toastmasters’ founder Dr. Ralph Smedley famously said, “We learn in moments of enjoyment.” Your district conference offers something for both first-timers and veteran attendees. As we open our hearts and minds and learn from each other, we experience the power of community. Some of our most useful ideas may be the result of a simple conversation with someone during this event.

Nominations for club officers shall be made by a club Nominating Committee appointed by the club president at least two (2) weeks prior to the election.

This Committee shall consist of three (3) active individual members and shall present its report at the regular business meeting immediately preceding the business meeting at which the election is to take place, and shall present only the names of active individual members who have consented to serve if elected.

Further nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the election by any active individual member. All elections shall be by secret ballot, unless a secret ballot is dispensed with by unanimous vote, with a majority vote of all active individual members present and voting necessary to elect each officer. The Chairman of the club Nominating Committee shall be the immediate past club president, unless the best interests of the club require otherwise.

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SPEECH CONTESTS DIVISION LEVEL

Nomination At least two weeks before elections, appoint a nominating committee. Any current active member of the club is eligible to run for office and members may run for more than one office.

Offices to be filled are president, vice president education, vice president membership, vice president public relations, secretary, treasurer (or secretary/ treasurer), and sergeant at arms.

All positions should be filled if possible.

However, a club must have a minimum of three officers: the president, a vice president, and the secretary or secretary/treasurer. Each office must be held by a different person.

The nominating committee may consider active members who have announced their desire to serve in office. It may also seek out qualified candidates. A member may only be placed on the nominating committee’s report if he or she has consented to the nomination. The committee’s report is presented at the club meeting prior to the election. Additional nominations may be made from the floor. If the nominating committee fails to provide its report to the club at the meeting prior to the election, then the nominating committee report is invalid and not binding, and all candidates must run from the floor at the meeting during which the election takes place.

The Nominating Committee The nominating committee selects candidates for each of the club offices. The club president appoints a nominating committee of three active members at least two weeks before club elections. The immediate past club president is the committee chair, unless the best interests of the club require otherwise.

The Election Process Before beginning the election process, briefly explain the major responsibilities of each office.

Then explain the election process and proceed with elections.

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1. Accept nominations for the office of president.

2. Ask for seconding speeches. Any member may stand to second the nomination and give a short speech (usually two minutes) on the qualifications of the nominee. Seconding speeches are given in alphabetical order by candidates’ last names.

3. Ask the nominee if she or he would accept the position if elected. Allow the nominee two minutes to speak on her or his own behalf.

4. Ask for additional nominations for the office of president. If others are nominated, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each nominee.

5. Entertain a motion to close the nominations for the office of president. This requires a second and a vote.

6. Instruct everyone to cast their ballots. If there is only one nominee, entertain a motion that the secretary be instructed to cast a single ballot on behalf of the candidate. This must be seconded and voted upon. If more than one candidate is nominated, hold a secret ballot.

7. Ask two people to tally the votes.

8. Announce the winner.

If the vote is tied, the election is determined by a coin toss. Repeat these steps for each office.

When elections are finished, introduce the newly elected executive committee to the club.

Election Frequency Annual office terms must run from July 1 through June 30. Club presidents elected for a term of one year may not be re-elected for a successive term. No president may serve more than 12 consecutive months.

Vacancies Any vacancy in office, except for the immediate past club president, must be filled by a special election held at the next meeting following the announcement of the vacancy.

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World Champion Speaks

Lance Miller 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

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here are numerous theories on how and why stage fright occurs. But two things are certain:

(1) It is not caused by fear of a hostile audience, as stage fright occurs with even the friendliest and sympathetic audiences, (2) It is something that occurs on the speaker's side of the equation.

Over the years of speaking and personal coaching, I have been asked for magic cures and secret solutions to address people's fear of public speaking.

There is only one solution I know of for stage fright. That solution is frequent public speaking.

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SPEECH CONTESTS AREA LEVEL

There is no silver bullet, no magic pill or no self-actualized-mentalexercises that I have found that resolves speaking jitters and the tongue-tied mental blankness of stage fright.

Speaking is a muscle, you have exercise and strengthen it! If you don't use it, you will lose it!

Here are some tips that I use to handle speaking nerves: rea 9 contest on 14th March at NMC Specialty Hospital Basement Conference Hall - another wonderful event made memorable by quality performance of contestants, role players, organizers and the 86 members attended. Team work by all four clubs (NMC Corporate Chapter, Al-Ain Toastmasters, Mussafah Toastmasters and PI Toastmasters) was very visible in this successful event, specially active participation from members of Al-Ain Toastmasters who traveled 150 kms in spite of sand storm and rainy weather to attend the contest. Contest Chairs TM Ramesh Taurani, TM Swaminathan S, TM Sujith Vijayamohan and TM Ashok Kumar MP ensured smooth flow of function with support of chief judge TM Pratima Mishra.

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1. Being nervous about speaking before a group is natural. Do not feel like it is "only you" and that you should not feel that way. Just say, "I am nervous, therefore, I am normal!"

2. Know what you are going to say. Practice and drill your speech until you know it completely. If you are unsure of what or how you will say it, you will be unsure when you are speaking.

3. Get excited about your message! Believe its value to the audience. If you have doubts about your message, if you think that the audience is not interested or won't like it, that can cause anxiety and nervousness.

I use the analogy of: "If the room was on fire, would you be able to speak to everyone and tell them to get out!?" That is a message I would definitely want to deliver! Then I create the same amount of importance for my message.

First, Second and Third place winners listed in order – International – TM Deepa Shetty (NMC), TM Hana Abdul Hafiz (NMC), TM Samar Emara (PI) Humorous - TM Hana Abdulhafiz (NMC), TM Robert J Shingare (NMC), TM Wayne Freeth (Al Ain) Evaluation - TM Wayne Freeth (Al Ain), TM Peter (Al Ain), TM Aakant Taurani (NMC) Table Topics - TM Vernon Federico (NMC), TM Peter (Al Ain), TM Mumtaz Hussain (NMC)

4. Get comfortable with the room you are speaking in. Get there early. Walk the room. Stand in each corner, stand at the front, stand at the back, sit in the seats. Stand for 5 - 10 minutes where you will be speaking from, until you are comfortable being in the location. If possible, rehearse your speech in the room.

Another feather in the cap for Area 9 Governor TM Dr. Merezban Katrak for organising a very successful event with full support of NMC Healthcare (event sponsor), showing great coordination works among all the clubs and active participation of division leaders.

Now, "Break-a Leg"!

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5. Speak to one person at a time. Look at one person and speak to them for 1-2 seconds and then speak to another person for 1-2 seconds. This way you're only talking to a few people and not a large group.

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SPEECH CONTESTS CLUB LEVEL

NMC Corporate Chapter club contest was held on 22nd February at NMC Specialty Hospital Basement conference Hall.

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SPEECH CONTESTS CLUB LEVEL

NMC Corporate Chapter club contest was held on 22nd February at NMC Specialty Hospital Basement conference Hall.

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SPEECH CONTESTS AREA LEVEL

There is no silver bullet, no magic pill or no self-actualized-mentalexercises that I have found that resolves speaking jitters and the tongue-tied mental blankness of stage fright.

Speaking is a muscle, you have exercise and strengthen it! If you don't use it, you will lose it!

Here are some tips that I use to handle speaking nerves: rea 9 contest on 14th March at NMC Specialty Hospital Basement Conference Hall - another wonderful event made memorable by quality performance of contestants, role players, organizers and the 86 members attended. Team work by all four clubs (NMC Corporate Chapter, Al-Ain Toastmasters, Mussafah Toastmasters and PI Toastmasters) was very visible in this successful event, specially active participation from members of Al-Ain Toastmasters who traveled 150 kms in spite of sand storm and rainy weather to attend the contest. Contest Chairs TM Ramesh Taurani, TM Swaminathan S, TM Sujith Vijayamohan and TM Ashok Kumar MP ensured smooth flow of function with support of chief judge TM Pratima Mishra.

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1. Being nervous about speaking before a group is natural. Do not feel like it is "only you" and that you should not feel that way. Just say, "I am nervous, therefore, I am normal!"

2. Know what you are going to say. Practice and drill your speech until you know it completely. If you are unsure of what or how you will say it, you will be unsure when you are speaking.

3. Get excited about your message! Believe its value to the audience. If you have doubts about your message, if you think that the audience is not interested or won't like it, that can cause anxiety and nervousness.

I use the analogy of: "If the room was on fire, would you be able to speak to everyone and tell them to get out!?" That is a message I would definitely want to deliver! Then I create the same amount of importance for my message.

First, Second and Third place winners listed in order – International – TM Deepa Shetty (NMC), TM Hana Abdul Hafiz (NMC), TM Samar Emara (PI) Humorous - TM Hana Abdulhafiz (NMC), TM Robert J Shingare (NMC), TM Wayne Freeth (Al Ain) Evaluation - TM Wayne Freeth (Al Ain), TM Peter (Al Ain), TM Aakant Taurani (NMC) Table Topics - TM Vernon Federico (NMC), TM Peter (Al Ain), TM Mumtaz Hussain (NMC)

4. Get comfortable with the room you are speaking in. Get there early. Walk the room. Stand in each corner, stand at the front, stand at the back, sit in the seats. Stand for 5 - 10 minutes where you will be speaking from, until you are comfortable being in the location. If possible, rehearse your speech in the room.

Another feather in the cap for Area 9 Governor TM Dr. Merezban Katrak for organising a very successful event with full support of NMC Healthcare (event sponsor), showing great coordination works among all the clubs and active participation of division leaders.

Now, "Break-a Leg"!

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5. Speak to one person at a time. Look at one person and speak to them for 1-2 seconds and then speak to another person for 1-2 seconds. This way you're only talking to a few people and not a large group.

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World Champion Speaks

Lance Miller 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

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here are numerous theories on how and why stage fright occurs. But two things are certain:

(1) It is not caused by fear of a hostile audience, as stage fright occurs with even the friendliest and sympathetic audiences, (2) It is something that occurs on the speaker's side of the equation.

Over the years of speaking and personal coaching, I have been asked for magic cures and secret solutions to address people's fear of public speaking.

There is only one solution I know of for stage fright. That solution is frequent public speaking.

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SPEECH CONTESTS DIVISION LEVEL

Nomination At least two weeks before elections, appoint a nominating committee. Any current active member of the club is eligible to run for office and members may run for more than one office.

Offices to be filled are president, vice president education, vice president membership, vice president public relations, secretary, treasurer (or secretary/ treasurer), and sergeant at arms.

All positions should be filled if possible.

However, a club must have a minimum of three officers: the president, a vice president, and the secretary or secretary/treasurer. Each office must be held by a different person.

The nominating committee may consider active members who have announced their desire to serve in office. It may also seek out qualified candidates. A member may only be placed on the nominating committee’s report if he or she has consented to the nomination. The committee’s report is presented at the club meeting prior to the election. Additional nominations may be made from the floor. If the nominating committee fails to provide its report to the club at the meeting prior to the election, then the nominating committee report is invalid and not binding, and all candidates must run from the floor at the meeting during which the election takes place.

The Nominating Committee The nominating committee selects candidates for each of the club offices. The club president appoints a nominating committee of three active members at least two weeks before club elections. The immediate past club president is the committee chair, unless the best interests of the club require otherwise.

The Election Process Before beginning the election process, briefly explain the major responsibilities of each office.

Then explain the election process and proceed with elections.

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1. Accept nominations for the office of president.

2. Ask for seconding speeches. Any member may stand to second the nomination and give a short speech (usually two minutes) on the qualifications of the nominee. Seconding speeches are given in alphabetical order by candidates’ last names.

3. Ask the nominee if she or he would accept the position if elected. Allow the nominee two minutes to speak on her or his own behalf.

4. Ask for additional nominations for the office of president. If others are nominated, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each nominee.

5. Entertain a motion to close the nominations for the office of president. This requires a second and a vote.

6. Instruct everyone to cast their ballots. If there is only one nominee, entertain a motion that the secretary be instructed to cast a single ballot on behalf of the candidate. This must be seconded and voted upon. If more than one candidate is nominated, hold a secret ballot.

7. Ask two people to tally the votes.

8. Announce the winner.

If the vote is tied, the election is determined by a coin toss. Repeat these steps for each office.

When elections are finished, introduce the newly elected executive committee to the club.

Election Frequency Annual office terms must run from July 1 through June 30. Club presidents elected for a term of one year may not be re-elected for a successive term. No president may serve more than 12 consecutive months.

Vacancies Any vacancy in office, except for the immediate past club president, must be filled by a special election held at the next meeting following the announcement of the vacancy.

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Club Officers Selection Process

very club needs leaders who can move the club forward and who can work with and motivate others. One of your duties as a club officer is to identify members with leadership potential and encourage them to serve. Hold elections at the first meeting in May, with new officers taking office July 1.

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SPEECH CONTESTS DISTRICT LEVEL A district conference is a great occasion for members to come together to celebrate achievements and successes, as well as to connect with other Toastmasters. It is also an opportunity to share experiences and best practices.

As Toastmasters’ founder Dr. Ralph Smedley famously said, “We learn in moments of enjoyment.” Your district conference offers something for both first-timers and veteran attendees. As we open our hearts and minds and learn from each other, we experience the power of community. Some of our most useful ideas may be the result of a simple conversation with someone during this event.

Nominations for club officers shall be made by a club Nominating Committee appointed by the club president at least two (2) weeks prior to the election.

This Committee shall consist of three (3) active individual members and shall present its report at the regular business meeting immediately preceding the business meeting at which the election is to take place, and shall present only the names of active individual members who have consented to serve if elected.

Further nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the election by any active individual member. All elections shall be by secret ballot, unless a secret ballot is dispensed with by unanimous vote, with a majority vote of all active individual members present and voting necessary to elect each officer. The Chairman of the club Nominating Committee shall be the immediate past club president, unless the best interests of the club require otherwise.

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he International Convention is the most anticipated event of the Toastmasters year, as members and nonmembers alike gather together to hear world class public speakers, network with like-minded people, elect International Officers and Directors, and attend the spectacular and soul-stirring public speaking competition known as the World Championship of Public Speaking. If you’ve never attended convention, make 2014 the year you come to see what it's all about.

Registration is open for the largest-ever Toastmasters convention, to be held August 20-23, 2014, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Don't miss this truly global event, which features skill-building seminars, international speech contests and celebrations with members from all over the world. Visit www.toastmasters.org/convention for details.

TM Mohammed Haneefa

“The speakers at Convention are always surprising and always world class. You will come away a changed person”. - George P., United Arab Emirates.

“The World Championship of Public Speaking took my breath away. It inspired me to improve my communication skills”. - May R., Detroit, Michigan, United States.

MEMBERSHIP BUILDING CONTESTS

Keynote Speakers:Jana Barnhill, DTM, AS, PIP Mark Brown, ATM, CL Douglas Kruger, ATMS Florian Mueck, ACG Rory Vaden

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In order to qualify for the Talk up Toastmasters membership building contest, a club need to add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31. Club will receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters" ribbon to display on club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order.

NMC Corporate Chapter participate actively in Toastmasters International membership building contest. During the month of February, 11 members were added to club roster to qualify for the award.

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NEW MEMBERS

TM Rana Akoum

TM Banan Abu Laban

TM Kheloud Shaat

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ALL ABOUT GAVEL CLUBS avel clubs are a way of providing Toastmasters’ selfimprovement methods and materials to people who may be ineligible for regular membership due to age, inability to pay dues or other circumstances. Gavel clubs provide Toastmasters members and clubs with an excellent opportunity for community service. They can be found in high schools, colleges, rehabilitation institutions, hospitals and elsewhere.

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How Do Gavel Clubs Operate?

In many ways, Gavel clubs operate in the same way ordinary Toastmasters clubs do. They have the same club officer titles, use the same communication track manuals and follow similar club meeting protocols. Gavel club members are not, however, referred to as Toastmasters; they are called “Gaveliers.”

Gavel clubs differ in that they have limited access to the leadership track awards and materials, cannot participate in Toastmasters area and district speech contests and do not enjoy many of the privileges and benefits that come with full membership in Toastmasters.

How to Form a Gavel Club?

To form a Gavel club, the group must meet following criteria.

Gavel Clubs

must not be composed of employed adults; must not be eligible to charter as a regular Toastmasters club; may include members who are under 18; must have the approval or endorsement of its host institution; must use the program, methods, procedures, materials and services of Toastmasters International, whenever possible; and must apply to Toastmasters International for a Certificate of Affiliation For more information about Gavel clubs, contact newclubs@toastmasters.org.

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But what’s the most difficult is to define the term “Disability”.

The concept of disability is complex, and there are historical, social, legal and philosophical influences on its interpretation.

The experience of disability is unique to each person but there are common impacting factors.

The need for some agreed definitions, largely to ensure that disability support programs are fair about who is to receive benefits and why, has prompted much discussion and debate.

Yet, there is no specific definition, we often use terms like impairments and handicap, interchangeably. Each country and organization has its own definition.

Above all, the language is critical in shaping and reflecting our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and concepts. Some words by their very nature degrade and diminish people with a disability".

The term "disabled young person" tends to convey a message that the only thing worth mentioning about a person is their disability. Terms such as cripple, spastic, handicapped, invalid are derogatory, offensive and you should avoid them. By using such terms we force him to devote most of his time and energy at improving at what he's not good at rather than getting better at what he naturally excels in.

Sometimes people with a disability are compared to normal people. This implies that the person with a disability is abnormal and ignores the fact that everyone has his or her own unique identity and abilities. Sometimes we ignore people with disability making them feel they are invisible.

Disability is in fact just a matter of perception, if you do one thing well, you are needed by someone.

I will tell you what I have seen in my life.

We had an old sofa set; it had a design made of jute over it. I had a lot of pets who would

Jump around that sofa, and one day they tear it off badly. Now it’s an antique sofa set and my grandpa doesn’t want to get rid of it. So he goes looking for a person to repair it. After a weeklong search, he found there is one person who lives in an ashram or an orphanage. When he discovered him at the ashram, he realized that he was blind.

When he arrived at our place, we were shocked, how will he design the sofa? Believe me, he made it look more beautiful than it used to.

Many of us, in fact all, at once in our life feel like there is nothing more left. I think that is the time when we can look at the people with problems much more than us live their life happily.

I always used to think why God even creates people with such disabilities. They are here to inspire us. In fact, there are people with disabilities who have done wonders; one such example is Stephen Hawking and Terry Fox. One has been an amazing thinker and a researcher despite being paralysed and the other being a runner despite having a physical disability.

If you see each of us is disabled because not everyone can do everything. I think that everyone has something about themselves that they feel is their weakness... their 'disability.'

And I'm certain we all have one, because I think of a disability as being anything which undermines our belief and confidence in our own abilities.

No disability or dictionary out there is capable of clearly defining who we are as a person. It's only when we step out of that labeled box, that our abilities begin to be fully recognized, giving us a better definition of who we truly are as individuals.

I hope I made everyone feel disabled but I also hope I made everyone feel hopeful.

Everyone here needs to think that “Yes, I don’t have a dis-ability, I have a different-ability”.

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ome things in life are just unpredictable, some things in life are just not explanatory and some things are just not expected.

People with disability form the largest minority group, of which we can be a part at any age and at any time.

Disability! - It can happen in an instant and at any instant. A soldier in Iraq loses a leg from a roadside bomb. A baby is born with genetic disorder. An elderly woman loses the ability to speak due to a stroke.

Or it can happen more insidiously. A diabetic with nerve damage can gradually become blind. A man with Alzheimer’s disease may lose the ability to care for himself.

All these individuals have a disability. Disabilities vary dramatically and can affect people at any time and at any age. An individual’s disability also may change over time. Someone suffering from paralysis may have a deteriorating condition, but may regain function with rehabilitation.

Disability cannot be directly measured. There is no blood test, medical procedure, or functional test that absolutely measures disability.

When it comes to researching on disability, the study gets complex and difficult.

TM Afreen Shaikh

One in ten children between the ages of one and 15 has a mental health disorder.

One in ten children is born with a cleft every day.

And many such statistics.

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Gavel Clubs - FAQ Q: I was informed that Gaveliers cover the same Toastmasters' Communication Manuals.

Is this true?

A: This is correct. Gaveliers do use the Competent Communication and also the Competent Leadership manuals.

Q: Can they achieve Educational Awards like CC, ACB etc just like other Toastmasters? If not, what do they get?

A: Gaveliers do receive similar awards. As they are not called CC or ACB they can earn what's called a CGC or Competent Gaviler Communicator. They can receive all the communication awards and can only receive up to an ALB in the Leadership education track.

Q: If they leave the institution and join a regular Toastmasters Club, can his "qualifications" be transferred so that he becomes a CC or ACB etc immediately.... or is there a 'conversion paper' he needs to do??

A: All awards that are earned in the Gavel Club can be directly transferred to the traditional club and they will move on where they left off in the Gavel club and in their education track.

Q: Does his Exco role give him credits for CL, ALB projects? If not, what has been put in place for Gaveliers?

A: Yes this also directly transfers over for all time served as a club officer.

Q: Gavel Clubs pay only an establishment fee (how much?). Their members do not pay.

Also, do they get manuals when they sign up as Gavel members.

A: The one time certification fee is $50.00 USD and dues for the entire club no matter how many members are in the club is $48.00 USD per year. With the payment of $50.00, the club will receive 20 gavelier new member kits. Should the club need more that is fine, the club's counselor can contact toastmasters international and order as many as needed however they do cost $20.00 USD each for any additional kits.

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CLUB REGULAR MEETING

TOASTMASTERS Opinion Poll Toastmasters International conduct regular opinion poll on various subjects interested to members so as to receive feedback and analyse them for improving the program. Some of the opinion poll results will be interesting to our club members. Presented herewith are two recent opinion polls related to regular club meeting roles.

What makes a meeting successful?

Members must take ownership of their roles Meeting must be prepared

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NEWSLETTER RELEASE Clubs over the years implement many best ideas to conduct club business and regular operation smoothly. Here are some tips implemented by officers of NMC Corporate Chapter successfully.

Preparation of Meeting Agenda Preparation of meeting agenda can sometimes be hectic even if club plan their meeting in advance due to many reasons. In order to ensure realistic agenda with minimal changes, following procedure is followed at our club:• At the end of a regular meeting, re-confirm role players for next meeting.

• All the key role players such as TMOD, GE, TTM and most of the speakers will be finalized.

• Encourage new members to take up roles which they are comfortable to start with. e.g Timer, AH Counter, Thought of the day etc.

• Prepare and publish preliminary agenda for next meeting to club members immediately after a meeting.

• TMOD will co-ordinate with all members (specially those who were absent during last meeting) and finalise the agenda and circulate it at least one week before the meeting.

• Circulate final agenda with any changes among club members two days before the meeting.

ONE HAPPY

FAMILY

TM Deepa Shetty, Treasurer

Dues Collection and Membership Renewal Though the deadline for semi-annual membership renewal is September 30th and March 31st, dues collection from members can start as early as three months before. Members are reminded of dues payment every meeting starting from July / January.

As a result, the club will be able to renew membership of at least 20 members on the first day when Toastmasters International opens the online payment (February 28th / August 31st).

TM Manish Bahirwani, VP Education

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the editor TM MARIAM MOUSA, Immediate Past Area 9 Governor, is selected from Division H, to serve as Toastmasters Ambassador under Revitalized Education Program.

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s the current toastmasters year enters its last quarter, NMC Corporate Chapter is at its peak, reminiscent of good old days of the club’s initial years. The club has always maintained a professional family atmosphere, where members have felt valuable, energetic and enthusiastic to take up roles and be committed to it. So, it is no wonder that this year’s annual club contest witnessed maximum participation from the members - an event that turned out to be a very exciting one. While the club moves on with regular meetings (page 26), the fun and excitement of speech contests continues (page 16-23). Yes, we dedicate this issue of Corporate Voice to the members looking forward to participate in speech contests.

Along with annual contests at various levels, it is also time to select successors for all official positions to lead the club, during the next term.

Club members who want to serve the club during the next term, will find the club officers selection process (page 12) useful.

Education programs are one of the key aspects of Toastmasters International. NMC Corporate Chapter, with its focus on promoting educational awards, is one of the top clubs in district (page 31). As the Revitalized Education Program takes momentum, it is a proud moment for us to have our immediate past Area Governor TM Mariam Mousa, selected as the ambassador (page 28).

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With the continuous influx of new members (page 10), NMC Corporate Chapter is all set to capture new heights in the coming years.

Wishing all the members an enjoyable toastmasters journey.

Sunil Kottarathil, DTM Editor, Publisher – “Corporate Voice”

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oastmasters International is embarking on one of its most significant projects in recent memory: the development and implementation of a revitalized education program. The program will offer a learning experience that meets the needs of current and prospective members in an evolving global marketplace.

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Expected to launch in the second half of 2014, the updated education program is being developed in accordance with the Board of Directors' 2010 Strategic Plan, which calls for a renewed focus on leadership and an updated communication program.

While honoring the core and history of the existing education program, the revitalized program will offer improvements in key areas. These include: A clearer path for achieving educational goals Enhanced use of technology and online learning tools Tangible ways to demonstrate and measure core competencies in communication and leadership The program developers will work closely with a group of core volunteers, who will be invited to share their feedback during various phases of the process. As a club member or leader, this represents a unique opportunity to be part of Toastmasters history.

Each volunteer will have a chance to put his imprint on a program that will benefit tens of thousands of members for years to come!

Learn more about Revitalized Education Program at www.toastmasters.org/revitalizededucationprogram.

Ambassadors have a major role to play in making the revitalized education program successful. They are charged with motivating, educating and inspiring fellow Toastmasters around the world as they build excitement and support for the program. This calls for members who are skilled and enthusiastic speakers and communicators.

Ambassadors will: Educate other members about the revitalized program Provide updates as the project progresses Explain the program’s enhancements Spread the word about its benefits for Toastmasters Visit clubs and answer members’ questions Work closely with the Chief Ambassador to share member feedback and questions

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April 2014, Issue 3 Quarterly Newsletter of NMC Corporate Chapter Toastmasters Club

CLUB OFFICERS 2013-2014

NMC Corporate Chapter is keen in providing quality training to its members. As a preparation to speech contest participation, during the month of December and January, world champions winning speech were shown during each meeting. Watching the video helped the members understanding the requirement clearly and inspired them to participate in speech contests. Members used the contest judging criteria in selecting the best speaker, evaluator and table topic speaker during club meetings so as to get familiarised with the criteria. These focused training and dedicated mentoring sessions were very useful and helped contestants from the club reaching up to Division level.

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HALL OF FAME Meeting

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11 Jan, 2014 25 Jan, 2014 8 Feb, 2014 8 Mar, 2014 22 Mar, 2014 5 Apr, 2014

Best Speaker

Best Evaluator

Best Table Topics

Hana Abdul Hafiz Dr. Vidya Shetty Hana Abdul Hafiz Dr. Vidya Shetty Vernon Federico Purvi Mehta

Sujith Vijayamohan Deepa Shetty Deekshith Hana Abdul Hafiz Manmohan Sreedhar Hana Abdul Hafiz

Vaishnavi VP Rana Akoum Dr. Katrak Merezban Hana Abdul Hafiz Vernon Federico Dr. Katrak Merezban

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Sunil Kottarathil Manish Bahirwani Aakant Taurani Dipti Sugandh Purvi Mehta Deepa Shetty Vishak Balakrishnan Ramesh Taurani

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About Toastmasters

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President VP Education VP Membership VP PR Secretary Treasurer Sergeant At Arms Imm. Past President

16-23 Speech Contests Club, Area, Division, District, International

Editorial Best Practices for Clubs Opinion Poll

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8 Disability

Club Officers Election

New Members World Champion Speaks Moments Captured Training Upcoming Events

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Upcoming events to watch out for

WORDS OF THIS

REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS

Toastmasters International Mission We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

District Mission

Club Mission

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Toastmasters International Values

INTEGRITY RESPECT SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Toastmasters International Envisioned Future

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CLUB OFFICERS ELECTION:Club officers election will be held during the regular meeting on 3rd May.

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DISTRICT 20 CONFERENCE DTAC:District 20 Toastmasters Annual Conference 2014 shall be held during 15 to 17th May at Al Bustan Palace, Muscat, Oman.

As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise To attend club meetings regularly To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Competent Communication, Advanced Communication, or Competent Leadership manuals To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters education and recognition programs To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities

DIVISION H CONTEST:Division H Contest will be held on 26th April 8:00 am – 06:00 pm at Indian Islamic Centre, Abu Dhabi.

To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.

A Toastmaster’s Promise

Date 19 Apr, 2014 3 May, 2014 17 May, 2014 31 May, 2014 14 Jun, 2014 28 Jun, 2014

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BEAT THE CLOCK CONTEST:Toastmasters International’s Beat the Clock Membership building contest runs through May-June. Requirement – Add five new / dual / reinstated members to the club.

QUARTER

AMIABLE (eɪmɪəb(ə)l) adjective having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. eg: " the amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically " synonyms : friendly, affable, amicable, cordial.

PERTURB (pəˈtəːb) verb make (someone) anxious or unsettled eg: “they were perturbed by her capricious behavior " synonyms : worry, upset, unsettle, disturb, concern, trouble.

HAGGLE (ˈhag(ə)l) verb dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something. eg: “the two sides are haggling over television rights” synonyms : bargain, negotiate.

BLUDGE (blʌdʒ) verb live off the efforts of others, to avoid work or responsibility eg: “they were sick of bludging on the public " ASSUAGE (əˈsweɪdʒ) verb make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense eg: “the letter assuaged the fear of most members " synonyms : relieve, ease, sooth, dampen, calm, allay ALBEIT (ɔːlˈbiːɪt) conjunction though eg: “he was making progress, albeit rather slowly "

“The program is the laboratory process, the educational method, the training school, the stock in the trade of the Toastmasters club. Since it is so important, it should be given primary attention.” – Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, Founder, Toastmasters International.

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ISSUE 3

APRIL 2014

ISSUE 3 APRIL 2014 CLUB-4066, AREA-9, DIVISION-H, DISTRICT-20

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF NMC CORPORATE CHAPTER TOASTMASTERS CLUB-4066, AREA-9, DIVISION-H, DISTRICT-20

TOGETHER WE SMILE!!

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF NMC CORPORATE CHAPTER TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Join NMC Corporate Chapter to “learn in moments of enjoyment”.

Experience the exciting, enjoyable, and inviting atmosphere.

Every member has a chance to learn, grow, achieve, and have fun!

NMC CORPORATE CHAPTER WE MEET ALTERNATE SATURDAYS AT NMC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL BUILDING, ELECTRA STREET, ABU DHABI 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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