Club News
Club News Beyond targets! A snapshot of the club’s end of term achievements It gives me great pleasure to announce that
mutually supportive environment where every-
Dunes has achieved more than its set targets by
one comes to help each other and work toward
June 2008.
a target set months ago.
When a club achieves something, definitely the credit goes to the sincere and dedicated efforts
Dunes too set itself some very ambitious targets
of its members.
at the beginning of this term. And working
News thru’ Pictures
diligently towards these targets we have had
Anwar Hussain, CC, AL(B)
Toastmasters is a journey with a two track path -
some well deserved achievements at the end
the Communication Track and the Leadership
this term.
Track. Both ultimately leading and shaping you
It is the combined effort of members, officers and the continued support of Toastmasters from other clubs that has led Dunes to climb higher levels in the ladder of success.
to become better speakers and leaders. As a member you can choose the track (or tracks) you
Star Achiever: TM Sajit Raja
Area 33 Contest, 4th April 2008
Humorous speech contest - Runner up Special award for setting up Phoenix Club
would like to pursue and the pace you would like to set for yourself. And during this journey
And the journey continues... Remember, the
you cross a stream – The International contest.
secret to an effortless journey lies in sharing
Whether you are a contestant, volunteer or a
responsibilities.
member of the audience, you stand to gain by
Let’s all do our level best to have an enjoyable
‘drinking from this stream’. You are positively
trip in Dunes. Here’s to more and more heights of
inspired to challenge yourself and bring out the
achievements.
very best in you. members to help you achieve your goals and a
CC Ceremony, 6th May 2008 5 achievers in a row!
50th Meeting, 20th May 2008 A time to celebrate
DTAC Bahrain, 22th-24th May 2008 Flag March
July ‘07 - June ’08: Term Highlights Have you set your goals? What do you want to accomplish in the coming year? Do want to complete your Competent Communicator program or perhaps work on the Competent Leader program? Whatever your goals are, let your VP Education know. This will allow Dunes to help you achieve your personal educational goals. So don’t sit back. Seize the moment and contact your VP Education today!
Educational Achievements 7 Competent Communicators 6 Competent Leaders 2 Advanced Communicator Bronze 2 Advanced Leader Bronze
Awards The coveted “President’s Distinguished Club” status was awarded to Dunes for being the only club in Division J to achieve 10 out of 10 goals in the Distinguished Club Program. Dunes Club was awarded the “Best in Education in Area 33” for its educational
Area 33 Awards, 20th June 2008 Best Educational Club Best Newsletter Award
New Term, 1st July 2008 1st Meeting of the new term
achievements Voice of Dunes, the biannual Newsletter of the Dunes Club was awarded the “Best Newsletter in Area 33”
Out of Club Programs Members spread their wings to actively participate in programs outside the club. Their efforts extended to: Youth Leadership programs Speechcraft programs Forming new clubs Division level Training programs
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Excom Election, 17th June 2008
Photos courtesy: TM Anwar Hussain, TM Sajit Raja, TM Gino Zac
Within the club, you have seven dedicated
“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstances” ~ Bruce Barton (American Congressman, 1886-1967)
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