Area 12 Newsletter LEAP Second Issue

Table of

CONTENTS

MISSION AND VISION

EXCOM TEAM

TOASTMASTERS PROMISE

FROM THE EDITORS DESK

FROM THE DESK OF AREA DIRECTOR

FROM THE DESK OF CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR

FROM THE DESK OF FOUNDER PRESIDENT ICC-ONE

FROM THE DESK OF AN ARDENT TOASTMASTER

FROM THE DESK OF AREA 11 DIRECTOR

AREA 12 IN BANNER PARADE

MEETING GLIMPSE ICC ONE

MEETING GLIMPSE GLOBAL IMPROV AND STORYTELLERS CLUB

TECH CLUB OPEN HOUSE

FOUNDATION SPECIAL MEETINGS

GCC MEETING

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

MOMENT OF PROUD

MORE WINS

AREA 12 CONTEST

AREA 12 WINNERS

AREA 12 IN DIVISION CONTEST

OUR CHAMPIONS

MISSION AND VISION MISSION AND VISION

We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders

District Mission

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence

Club Mission

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.

Integrity Respect Service Excellence

A TOASTMASTER’S PROMISE Toastmasters International Core Values

AS A MEMBER OF TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL AND MY CLUB, I PROMISE:

TO ATTEND CLUB MEETINGS REGULARLY.

TO PREPARE ALL OF MY PROJECTS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY, BASING THEM ON THE TOASTMASTERS EDUCATION PROGRAM.

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 ACT WITHIN TOASTMASTERS’ CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY, RESPECT, SERVICE, AND EXCELLENCE DURING THE CONDUCT OF ALL TOASTMASTERS ACTIVITIES.

AJAYA ROGIYE DTM POOJA SARAN, DTM

From the desk of Editor

Dear reader,

Well, it’s been a slice By the way, it’s me, Pooja Saran, the graphic designer cum editor cum publisher of this Second Issue of AREA 12 Newsletter L.E.A.P. It was such a wonderful experience collaborating and collecting all that you have read in this newsletter Thanks to the most amazing Area Director DTM Ajaya Rogiye who stood by me through thick and thin while I sit behind my desktop to put it all together. That's what makes us a true TOASTMASTER.

"TOASTMASTERS" - where leaders are made

Thank You All !

Warmly,

DTM Pooja Saran

AJAYA ROGIYE, DTM

From the desk of Area Director

As I prepare to hand over the reins to the incoming Area Director, I do so with gratitude and optimism. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served such an incredible group of individuals, and I am optimistic about the bright future that lies ahead for Area 12 I have every confidence that under new leadership, our clubs will continue to grow, thrive, and empower our members to reach new heights

To all Area 12 members and club leaders, thank you for your dedication, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. Your dedication to personal growth and to each other is what makes Area 12 such a dynamic and inspiring place

As I reflect on my tenure as Area 12 Director, I am struck by the extraordinary strength, diversity, and resilience of our Area 12 clubs. Each club, with its own distinct character and vibrant membership, has navigated the challenges of the past year with grace and determination Our members, from all walks of life and backgrounds, have come together to create supportive, inclusive communities where growth and learning flourish.

The addition of a new club GCC Toastmasters to Area 12 with dynamic members and leaders has been a shining example of our collective strength and capacity to expand our impact Seeing all our clubs showcase their spirit and talent during the Banner Parade and Annual Speech Contest at Division C was a truly inspiring experience.

Here's to another year of growth, success, and empowering our members to realize their full potential!

Ajaya Rogiye, DTM Area 12 Director Division C, District 116

ALAR MEL MANGAI R, DTM

From the desk of

Club Growth Director

My Dear Leaders and Members Greetings to All, “Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success."

It gives me immense pleasure to pen my thoughts as District Club Growth Director to an Area Newsletter of an Area with an amazing Team of dedicated leaders who have divided their tasks and in the process of multiplying the success… Area 12 is one of the Areas with unique clubs like Community, Online and Advanced clubs with the latest addition of a corporate club, GCC Toastmasters make the Area special and progressing well in achieving the District mission.

All the clubs in the Area are striving their best to achieve the club mission and goals. Kudos to all the wonderful club leaders and members. I see this newsletter as a novel initiative to inspire club leaders and members to flourish in their toastmasters’ journey. I take this opportunity to appreciate the efforts of Area Director, Ajaya Rogiye, DTM in supporting the clubs with her visits and motivations through conducting Moments of Truth and educational modules The extra miles she walked through in chartering a new club, speaks volume of her dedication and commitment as a leader. Wishing her a successful journey ahead to achieve all the goals she is aspiring for My sincere appreciation goes to her entire team for their ardent efforts in achieving overall growth in the most challenging situations through relentless efforts and team collaboration

I see this wonderful TEAM of leaders with loads of commitment and hard work are right in the path to make the Area achieve all the goals and my sincere wishes for the same

My special appreciation to the Chief Editor and Area PRM DTM Pooja Saran and her TEAM Area 12 LEAP for their dedication and hard work in releasing this Newsletter in style. Congratulations and keep up the good work! The journey has well begun with lots of new hopes, dreams and goals The onus is on all of us to make it the best rewarding learning experience for all of us…

I see this wonderful TEAM of leaders with loads of commitment and hard work are right in the path to make the Area achieve all the goals and my sincere wishes for the same

Miles to go Mountains to conquer… Loads of best wishes to All!

Cheers, Alar Mel Mangai R, DTM Club Growth Director, District 116

#LetsDoIt

From the desk of Founder President

ICC-ONE Toastmasters Club

The Pen is mightier than the Sword – but Words are mightier than the Pen Words are like arrows, once spoken cannot be taken back! It is of paramount importance that one should speak the right words, in the right manner and at the right time!

ICC-ONE Toastmasters Club in Area 12 is the place to achieve and hone all the above skills. The Club has the distinction of being the BEST CLUB in Qatar and churning out Leaders and Champion speakers who are achievers in their professional, cultural and social fields. Our club is the ideal place to ameliorate one’s communication skills, thus achieving a successful and quality life.

The Pen is mightier than the Sword –but Words are mightier than the Pen.

If you want to improve the quality of your life, then you must first improve the quality of your communication skills. Although it matters “what you say” but it definitely depends a great deal on “how you say it”. What you say – can be your message, aim, or purpose. How you say it succinctly – involves, choice of effective words, effective body-language, and subtle persuasion Also it involves - how to begin, explain and end the message with a “message one can take home”. In a successful speech, one should have all the quality ingredients which should form a good “recipe”!

I take this opportunity to congratulate in advance all the participants in Area 12 Contests and wish them the very best!

M.I.FARID, DTM FOUNDER PRESIDENT, ICC-ONE TOASTMASTERS CLUB

R.S. KUMAR NAIDU, DTM

From the desk of an ardent Toastmaster

A great leader once said:

"...the basic philosophy and drive of an organization have far more to do with its relative achievements than to do with technological or economic resources.

I do believe all these things weigh heavily in success. But they are, I think, transcended by how strongly the people believe in its basic precepts and how faithfully they carry them out.

The most important single factor for an individual, an organization or even a club to succeed, is its COMMITMENT

Commitment Fellow Toastmasters! is to pledge yourself to a certain purpose or line of conduct It also means practicing what you preach consistently, the adherence to these beliefs will possibly be the best description of commitment "persistence with a purpose" .

There is an old saying that goes, "Stand for something or you'll fall for anything."

We as Toastmasters and professionals are constantly vying to be effective communicators and leaders, but we must possess a strong sense of personal integrity and self-confidence and the willingness to share the credit for success.

"Our Greatest Glory is not in never falling but in raising every time we fall"

Friend’s the glue that holds us together are these values, and in demonstrating this commitment to others in our club.

Friends, the truth is commitment is hard work but it can be achieved through determination and persistence.

Let join hands and exhibit this commitment that stands the test of time

"Our Greatest Glory is not in never falling but in raising every time we fall"

Good Luck

R.S. Kumar NAIDU

ANTHONY MASCARENHAS,

From the desk of

Area 11 Director

Being an original, rather than a photo-copy

If you throw a pebble into a pond, it would cause ripples. Throw one into the Arabian Sea and what would happen? you would probably learn to swim!

Now, who said that? Nobody, I just made it up myself Why? Because now-a-days it has become the fashion for Toastmasters to quote from somebody-or-the-other

(So, here’s a business opportunity – ‘Quotable quotes for Toastmasters’ –synopsis – show how well-read you are, without actually having to read long, boring books.)

The point is, why do some Toastmasters love to parrot the sayings of somebody? Why not be just ourselves? At some point in time, we need to march to the beat of our own drums.

It might just make all the difference, taking the road less travelled by (to slightly mish-mash the words of Robert Frost)

Area 12 Clubs at The Banner Parade

ICC ONE Toastmasters Club

TECH Toastmasters Team

GCC Toastmasters Club

Special Occasions

Moment of Pride

Area 12 Annual Contest

Area 12 Winners

Area 12 in Division Contest

Area 12 in Division Contest

Our Champions