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NEWSLETTER OF THE MANAMA TOASTMASTERS CLUB. CLUB 2916, DISTRICT 20
Challenge Yourself!
From The President’s Desk
ATMB Kishore BabuPresident
July – December 2012
It is with a tinge of sadness that I
present this final note from the
President’s desk as the term for
the Executive Committee from
July to December 2012 is coming
to an end.
True to the tradition of Manama Toastmasters Club,
we have yet another new President for the next term
from January to June 2013. Thank you TM Bharat
Patil for your courage and grace to accept the mantle
of President.
Personally, it has been a wonderful learning
experience to serve the club. I am proud to have a
strong and committed Executive Committee who
have stood by me. Each of us took up a role on the
Executive Committee, some of us with trepidation
about what was expected of us and others with
enthusiasm. In the end, we all gleaned a great deal
about responsibility and leadership.
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I also thank you all my fellow Toastmasters for your
guidance and mentoring us during this journey along
with your timeless sacrifices given to the club, thus
helping us achieve another successful term.
Finally, I would like to wish the newly elected
Executive Committee a successful journey in their
term. My only advice to them is to seek the counsel
of our experienced and senior Toastmasters for they
can always be depended upon and will always be
there to give a guiding and helping hand.
May the incoming Executive Committee keep up
with the traditions of Manama Toastmasters Club to
keep the banner flying high.
Long live our Mother Club!
July – December 2012
Table Of Contents
• Definitions
• Manama Toastmasters Club Meetings &
Events
• Manama Toastmasters Club Updates
• The Untouchable But Deeply Felt
Component Of Public Speaking by TM Claire
Cosgrove
• Toastmaster Of The Month
• Book Review – Jeffrey Archer’s Paths Of
Glory by TM I Joel
• Someone Is Waiting For You by TM Laxman
Singh Rathore
• Joel’s Law Of Inevitability by TM I Joel
• 4 Characteristics Of An Influential Speaker
According To Dr. Gary Genard submitted by
TM Claire Cosgrove
• Editorial From V. P. Public Relations
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Definitions
Caprice
(noun)Definition :
A sudden unpredictable change, as of one’s mind without
apparent or adequate motive; or the weather.
Example :
Does she turn, thought he, thus, from one to the other, with no
preference but of accident or caprice?
Ingenious
(adjective)Definition :
Clever, inventive and original
Example :
His ingenious idea made it possible to double production at no
extra cost.
Definitions
Intrepid
(adjective)Definition :
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations.
Example :
He was an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest
never previously attempted.
Conspicuous
(adjective)Definition :
Something clearly visible, obvious or showy.
Example :
The red Ferrari was conspicuous among the parked cars.
About Success…..
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Date 01 December
08 December
15 December
22 December
29 December
Meeting No. 2391 2392 2393 2394 2395
Theme Ralph C. Smedley
SAGM
DEBATE
It is resolved
that animals
should not be held in captivity
Festivals Wishes For The New Year
Master of Ceremonies
TM Melissa Almeida
TM MobinMathew
TM Chris Noronha
Best Speaker TM Ahmed Al
Akber
TM EdmoreMleya
TM Hannah Karanja
Best Evaluator
TM WaleedNoaman
TM SheelaPai
TM Manal Al Matrook
Best Commentator
CC/CLAbdul
Rahman Al Awadhi
TM LaxmanSingh
Rathore
TM Krishnadas
Date 03 November 10 November 17 November 26 November
Meeting No. 2387 2388 2389 2390
Theme EVALUATION
CONTEST
Smile - Be Thankful
Master of Ceremonies
TM AmmarMadan
TM LaxmanSingh Rathore
TM Chris Noronha
Best Speaker TM Hannah Karanja
TM SayamBashir
TM Manal Al Matrook
Best Evaluator TM Claire Cosgrove
TM Claire Cosgrove
TM Mohd IqbalButt
Best Commentator
TM Krishnadas Guest - Ahmed TM Claire Cosgrove
.
- David Brinkley
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03 November 2012
Winner – TM Azad CK
2nd Place – TM Waleed Noaman
3rd Place – TM Claire Cosgrove
The contestants of the Evaluation Contest
10 November 2012
Master Of Ceremonies – TM Ammar Madan
Best Speaker – TM Hannah Karanja
Best Evaluator - TM Claire Cosgrove
Best Commentator – TM Krishnadas
17 November 2012
Master Of Ceremonies – TM Laxman Singh Rathore
Best Speaker - TM Sayam Bashir
Best Evaluator - TM Claire Cosgrove
Best Commentator - Ahmed
26 November 2012
Best Speaker TM Manal Al Matrook along with President TM Kishore Babu and Master of Ceremonies TM Chris Noronha
Best Evaluator - TM Mohd Iqbal Butt
Best Evaluator - TM Claire Cosgrove
30 November 2012
The fun-loving members of the club
TM Guraz Wankadia takes on the falcon
Everyone got to know a little more about each other
The hunt for the elusive cheetah is on
Exhausted…but a good time was had by all
Till the next outing….
01 December 2012
Master Of Ceremonies – TM Melissa Almeida
Best Evaluator - TM Waleed Noaman
Best Speaker - TM Ahmed Al Akber
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15 December 2012
Debate
Debate Moderator – TM Ratindernath
The two teams at loggerheads
The Winning Team
(Judges Choice) Best Debater
TM I Joel
(Audience’s Choice) Best Debater
TM Hannah Karanja
22 December 2012
Master of Ceremonies – TM Mobin Mathew
Best Speaker - TM Edmore Mleya
Best Evaluator - TM Sheela Pai
Best Commentator – TM Laxman Singh Rathore
29 December 2012
Best Evaluator – TM Manal Al Matrook with Stand In President TM
Sheela Pai and Master of Ceremonies
TM Chris Noronha
Best Speaker – TM Hannah Karanja
Best Commentator - TM Krishnadas
Birthday And Anniversary Celebrants For October, November and December
Thank You From The Executive Committee – July to December 2012
I found the answers in my room.
1. Our sincere condolences go out to our V. P. MembershipAC-B/CL Sheela and her husband Santosh on the suddendemise of Santosh’s mother. We know that no words canhelp ease the pain and loss that they are feeling. . Ourthoughts and prayers are with them at this time.
2. Toastmasters Abdulla Mian & Armina Lailah Sharifwelcomed a beautiful baby boy into their lives on 25thNovember 2012. Hearty congratulations to the lovelycouple from all of us.
3. Toastmaster Rashid Ahmed Moosa has found his soulmate & will be getting married on 30th December 2012in India. Wow! What a grand way to start a newyear! We wish them both much happiness & lasting lovein their life together.
4. Toastmaster Mariam Jacob is rejoicing the arrival of Dr.Aley, her gorgeous daughter (based in Settle) to Bahrainafter 5 long years. This is indeed a special Christmas formother & daughter. We wish them Merry Christmas &happy holidays as they continue painting the town red.
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&
Thuraya Juma
Madhavi Tiwary
Zakaria Sulaiman
Khalid Amin
Sadaf Gill
May Abdul Aziz
Edmore Mleya
Clement Vinayak
Azad CK
Joel Indrupati and Joyce
Manama Toastmasters Updates
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We all know that words are ideas expressed usually
through the stringing together of words to represent
an idea. Neither the words nor the ideas are tangible.
But they do convey the meaning from the speaker to
the listener. But there is something even more
intangible that is a significant part of public speaking.
And that is speaking from the heart.
Again, English is a confusing language, as our
President Kishore Babu has endeavoured to enlighten
us about all throughout his term in office. We all
know that our heart pumps blood around our body.
Nevertheless, we still refer to and reference our
speaking as coming from the heart. Indeed, it is
intangible and untouchable.
- Dr Claire Cosgrove
We all know what it means to speak from the heart
when we witness it, when we see it, hear it and most
importantly feel it. And this is a pinnacle that all
motivational and inspirational speakers aspire to. But
in fact, it should be a goal for every speaker whether
new and inexperienced or a well seasoned presenter.
So how might we achieve this intangible quality
which although untouchable is in fact is very much a
touching thing when achieved. Here are some
recommendations on how to speak from the heart,
just as many renowned singers sing from their heart
or musicians play from their heart or artists create
from their heart.
First and foremost, we are told to practise, practise
and practise some more. Good advice. And what are
we achieving by all this practice. We are not
memorizing our speech but internalizing the speech.
Making it become a part of our being, our thinking.
In doing this, we begin to believe in what we speak.
We speak with authority. We live our message.
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Learn to associate your message with your emotions,
your feelings. In other words, permit your feelings to
embrace your message. If you are telling a story,
retelling a life experience, relive the moment rather
than simply tell the moment. I am not saying to you
to be all tearful and crying, but if you want the
audience to feel what you feel, you have to express
what you feel. Let them experience the joy, the
frustration, the sorry, the pain, the jubilation.
Let’s think of it as a problem shared is a problem
halved, a joy shared is a joy multiplied.
If you embrace your message with your whole being,
you will not need to draft and write out your speech
according to a structured outline. Nor will you need
to include cues for when to raise your arms in the
arm or pull out your handkerchief or tissue. This will
all happen instinctively.
Like many things in life, we need to open up and
allow ourselves to be vulnerable. If we do not open
up, others cannot step in to embrace and support
you. Speaking is not just about speaking words as
ideas and thoughts but about speaking from the heart
to touch the heart of others.
Then you will have success as a champion speaker!
Summary Points
Practice your message
Internalize . . .
Believe in . . .
Live . . .
Relive . . .
Be emotional with . . .
Open yourself up to your audience
Tell your story
Be the champion!!!
Monthly ManamaToastmasters Award
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Success seems to be
connected with action.
Successful people keep
moving. They make
mistakes but they don’t quit.– Conrad Hilton
The master story-teller hasn’t lost his touch.
In this work of his, of 2009, Jeffrey Archer regales us with
the wonderful story of the British mountaineer, George
Mallory - a character that he builds in such a way that we
cannot but admire.
Our love for this protagonist will just keep increasing by
each chapter. And, as readers, we become so captured
and so enraptured by the glowing spirit of this determined
man, that despite insurmountable odds, we want him to
continue chasing his dream. We soon begin to hope - in
fact, desperately hope - that he will succeed. To the end.
To the very end.
Book Review
Paths Of Glorywritten by Jeffrey Archer
By TM Joel Indrupati
But, what is George’s passion? He wants to climb and
reach the pinnacles of success, in their truest sense. The
snowy summits and the coarse crests. He cannot resist the
Alps, and the Himalayas. But in the 1920s, when neither
transportation nor communication technology could aid
him - though oxygen cylinders had just made an entrance
– it is a big struggle to get funds arranged, let alone
climbing up the steep slopes of icy mountains.
Only after mid-way through the book did I realize that it
was actually the “true story” of George Mallory. So, I
was tempted to do a little research on Google, and was
shocked at the enormous and colossal research that the
writer must have done - into the real life of George
Mallory, his family and his friends. Before coming out
with this work of fiction.
Even though many people may know the actual end of
this amazing story. The mystery behind whether he has
achieved it or not, will keep you riveted to the book.
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The story is traced along the historical happenings of the
early 1900s. We’ll see his life in the backdrop of the First
World War, the freedom struggle in India, the US and
New York’s rise, and the Cambridge-Oxford education. It
is all very well-brought out in the truest and inimitable
Jeffery Archer style.
Yes. George Mallory’s is a unique story. His
determination and his die-hard passion for
mountaineering. His studies, his friends, his inspirations.
His likes and passions. His dislikes and detests are woven
very well into this captivating narrative.
It is certainly a great read for all lovers of adventure
stories.
My verdict? Five Stars!
(But then, perhaps I am biased. By my long-term adoration for Jeffrey
Archer’s writings. I think I've read almost all his books – my first book
of his being Kane and Abel, which I had read when I was just fresh out
of high school in 1983. And he still is very good at story-telling. I hope
he will live long to write more).
Isn’t How
Far You Have Got,
But The Distance You
Travelled From
Where You Started.
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‘One Death Every Five Days,’ these
were the headlines a few days ago
in the Gulf Daily News. A total of 56 people
have died in accidents since the start of 2012,
compared to 45 throughout the whole of 2011.
Traffic Culture Director Major Moosa Al Dossary
said carelessness was a major factor in many fatal
accidents.
In Japan, a study was conducted on the usage of
seatbelts in fatal accidents, and they found that in
74% cases of fatal accidents, the occupants were
not wearing the seat belts.
By TM Laxman Singh Rathore
The most common excuses for not wearing
seatbelts were :
• I am driving at a slow speed.
• I am only going a short distance.
• It wrinkles my suit.
• It’s uncomfortable.
• A seatbelt will trap me in the car if I crash.
How much the force can your arms and legs
withstand when a car brakes? Both arms can only
stop a force of 50kgs while both legs can handle a
force of about 100kgs. These amounts are
equivalent to the forces felt in the collision at the
speed of 10km per hour. The speed normally we
travel is much more than this speed.
Vehicles have two kinds of safety requirements,
the first is active safety, which involves preventing
accidents before they occur,
and the other is passive safety, which involves
preventing vehicle occupants at the time of
accident. The driver and front passenger can be
killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags
if they do not wear the available seat belts
properly.
Do You know the Technical Name of an Air Bag?
SRS Air Bag - Supplement Restraint System
It will deploy only in collisions in 30 degree left
and right to the centre, it will not deploy in non-
frontal collision such as partial side collisions,
side collisions, rollovers and rear end collisions.
The seatbelt acts as the sole restraint system.
Approximately 1.2 million people are killed each
year in road crashes worldwide.
-95% of these death occurred in middle and low-
income countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America,
the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
Data suggests that this trend will continue and by
2020 road traffic deaths will increase by 83% in
low and middle income countries.
A common cause of death and injury to children
in motor vehicles is being crushed by adults who
are not wearing safety belts.
Research Analysts at JAMES MADISON
UNIVERSITY, USA report that motorists can
increase safety belt usage by example and verbal
reminders as nine out of 10 people buckle up
when asked.
Your family and loved ones at home are waiting
for you. Do you want to reach home to them alive
and in one piece ? If you do, then wear your
seatbelt!
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The oddity of life is that we are often
mocked at, by circumstances. But we should just
take them in the stride, as God's sense of humour.
Here's my little compilation of some things I feel
we all encounter.
Law 1 : When you switch queues to join a faster
moving one, the one you left will move faster than
the one you joined.
Law 2 : When you are driving at leisure and not in a
hurry, all the traffic lights will turn green and the
roads will suddenly become free-er.
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Law 3 : When you accidentally drop a rolling object,
it will always be on a sloping surface that rolls the
object into some inaccessible place.
Law 4 : When you have a special meal to cook, or
have special guests over for dinner, the cooking
gas will get over that day.
Law 5 : When you scribble an important phone
number on a little slip of paper, you will lose it
when you need it. And you will suddenly find it
after its usefulness has expired.
Law 6 : When you wear a dress that you don’t want
a certain person or group of people to see you in,
you will bump into that person or group
somewhere.
Submitted by Dr. Claire Cosgrove
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You have had my heart since hello.
Nothing will ever change that.
Not distance, not time, not space.
This is how I felt ever since I joined Manama
Toastmasters in 2009 and what a journey it has been!
Who would have thought that three years later, I would
undertake the role of Vice President Public Relations?
Certainly not me! At the end of this tenure, I must say it
has been an experience. I thank all of you who have
supported by in one way or the other, either by offering
suggestions or contributing articles towards the Horizon.
It has been a term that serves to remind us of greater
goals to aim for the next term.
With a pinch of reluctance and reminiscence, we are
drawing the curtain to a close on a fun-filled time of
running the Manama Toastmasters Club, while we pull
the veil off our brand new team, featuring new
enthusiasts who will carry the club to even higher
altitude.
Nothing will ever take my heart away from you.
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I wish the Incoming Executive Committee a successful
and memorable term. Our next Vice President Public
Relations TM Edmore Mleya and his team will take over
the responsibilities for the next term. Please continue to
lend your unrelenting support to them.
Some say, 'The pen is mightier than the sword'. We, at
Manama Toastmasters, believe that our tongue is even
mightier than the pen. In this New Year, let us seek
mastery of it together!
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." –
Dr. Seuss
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Chris NoronhaOutgoing V. P. Public Relations
July – December 2012
Manama Toastmasters Club
• Toastmasters International
affiliated.
• First Toastmasters Club in the
Middle East.
• Helps you become confident and
comfortable in speaking to an
audience.
• Improves communication &
leadership skills.
• Cordial & friendly atmosphere.
Toastmasters International
• Non-profit Organization.
• Over 250,000 members
in 106 different countries.
For further details
on Toastmasters please visit
http://www.toastmasters.org
For a memorable experience of a
lifetime, please visit us as a guest.
When? Every Saturday
What time? 7 – 9pm
Where? Crowne Plaza BahrainContact :
TM Kishore Babu +973 33448802
TM Sheela Pai +973 39873770
TM Chris Noronha +973 39881984
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