Expression nti tm club newsletter, march 2013

NTI TOASTMASTER’S

EXPRESSION March 2013

Great Symphony
Muse of Royal Members

Success Secrets of Winners &

Views of Inspirational Land
NTI Toastmasters Club, Muscat Volume 1 Issue 1 Club No. 1079197

EXPRESSION 2
Club Views

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

The Best Thing
As I sat in my cubicle one afternoon at work, a good friend who
sat in the adjacent cubicle leaned forward and asked, “Sajan,
what do you think is an employee’s most valuable asset to the
organization?” He was engrossed in some study on
performance management at that point in time (that’s probably
where this question emerged from). I responded with several
guesses –“could it be the employees’ experience or perhaps it
was their knowledge, or maybe it is their skills, no, it was their
connections” My friend smiled as I took myriad attempts to
offer a satisfying response, in vain. In one categorical gesture of
his hand, he dismissed all of them as flimsy. He followed it up
with a clear and definite sounding “It is the employees’
passion quotient”.
I had heard of IQ, EQ and even SQ but not really about passion quotient. Yet this suggestion hit
me so hard I had an epiphany. When I look back, nothing significant has ever been
accomplished without passion. I often wonder about passion -is it owned by the individual or
does it arise from the divine? Does one have the free will to evoke it or is it destiny’s work?

Whatever may be the answer to those questions, there is no dispute in that where there is
passion, there is phenomenal accomplishment and vice versa! And the greatest challenge for
talent hunters in organizations is to be able to ascertain beyond doubt the possible passion
quotient in prospective employees. A domain even seasoned recruiters fail at.

It goes without saying therefore that one of the best things that can happen to a Toastmasters
club is the fortune of inheriting a set of ex-com officers and members that have high passion
quotient. I think we have it and our accomplishment proves it.

It gives me immense pleasure to share that among 28 clubs in the Division spanning five
different areas, our club ranks highest in terms of DCP points achieved. Also we have achieved
the highest level of recognition available for a club which is “The President's Distinguished
Club” by meeting the membership prerequisite and achieving nine of the 10 goals stipulated by
toastmasters international. Also we have achieved the Smedley Award – by adding five new,
dual or reinstated members during August and September.

Thank you everybody and congratulations. A special thanks to those members who have
demonstrated amazing commitment and consistency in investing in their own development or
in showing the way to others. You know who you are. You’re among the best!

Warm Regards
Sajan Nair | President – NTI Toastmaster Club|

NTI Toastmasters Club | A Land for Inspiration

EXPRESSION 3
Club Views

EDITORIAL
Editorial Team

TM.Athavan Palaniyandi
Dear Toastmasters,
TM.G.Rajasekaran,
“Patience pays Premium in our life”

We all waited for this great magazine TM.Nilofer S Tanna
“Expression” for more than 9 NTI TOASTMASTERS
months. Finally, I submit this CLUB OFFICE BEARERS
beautiful newsletter in your hands 2012-2013
with all your support.

Expression is a comprehensive President
magazine, has life time experience of Sajan Nair
our eminent toastmasters.
It has confidence, motivation, inspiration, experience and
VP Education
compassion to our fellow toastmaster.
Rajesh Kumar Daga
“The beauty of the creation measured by the work of an
individual”, but our expression is not the expression of
individuals. It is a symphony!!! People shared the knowledge VP Membership
from various fields; many young toastmasters volunteered Mrs. Sharda Daga
themselves to become a writer.

This magazine is platform for many people to exhibit their VP Public Relations
skills, hope you enjoy the quality of the magazine in every Athavan Palaniyandi
page, I sincerely thank everyone, who powered this magazine.

My special thanks to TM.Rajasekaran,CC , Editor In charge &
TM.Nilofer S Tanna, Creative-Support. Secretary
Sabarikumar
Be ready for next edition of “Expression” and send your Kathiresan
articles.

Enjoy Reading our expression and expecting your valuable
feedback. Treasurer
Vinod Kumar Nair
Warm Regards

Athavan Palaniyandi Sergeant-At-Arms
Vice President – Public Relations Govind Rao N
Ghorpade


EXPRESSION 4
New member’s experience

Doctor’s Dream – Dr.Smita

Few weeks ago, I had no clue whatsoever, about what I was
going to do with my life! For over a decade I had been
struggling to find a balance between my profession and my
passion. On one hand, my mind would tell me to keep doing
what I was doing and on the other hand deep inside my
heart I could feel this painful emptiness. To make matters
worse, I didn’t even know what my passion looked like. I felt
completely dead inside. The only thing that would brighten
me up was to watch how some people like Jack Canfield, TM.Dr.Smita Brahma
is a doctor, Indian
Robin Sharma, Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Joel Osteen to Railway, recently
name a few, had this amazing power to speak coherently moved to Oman and
joined our club.
and succinctly, while holding the attention of thousands of
people in a single room for hours together.

I had never really heard of Toastmasters, until one fortunate
Friday 6 weeks back. Something told me, from within, that
this is what I have been waiting for, all my life. My first day
at the NTI club, was the next day, a Saturday. I was
“Amazing power to
overwhelmed by the warmth of each and every member of
speak coherently
this club, their passion and commitment to improve and succinctly, while
themselves, at the same time uplifting and encouraging other holding the attention
fellow members to be their best. Age definitely not a criterion of thousands of
for learning or friendship here. Honestly, I had never seen people in a single
such dynamism and such healthy competition in any of my room for hours
together”
previous endeavours. Another striking feature was the
organized approach for developing the skill of Public
Speaking, which was exactly what I was I looking for.

These days, I am so happy and excited, that my heart skips
a beat at the thought of speaking in front of an audience. My
Chase your Passion not
heart sings and dances, now that it knows that it has finally
your Pension.
found the song that it was meant to sing. -Denis Waitley
I just can’t seem to stop smiling ever since. I now hate going
to sleep and I can’t wait to wake up each day and prepare
for my upcoming role or speech. I guess, this is what it must
feel like, to be ALIVE.


EXPRESSION 5
Success Secrets
Shahad Al Wahaibi’s

Magic Elements
of Thankfully, I delivered my
assignment successfully as I
SU CCE SS became competent speaker.
A number of factors played a role in my
The more I embrace life the more I success, but there are Eight key
learn that we have an undeniable elements that have been crucial in my
control on making an impression journey.
on others and ultimately place our
distinctive mark in a world we see First of all, be your own coach and
as too big and often forget that we avoid working in a pilot and rigid mode.
have all been blessed with bigger Speaking is like any other form of art
gifts that lie within. To me one of that can be expressed and done in a
our inner blessings is the way we variety of ways. Hence, guiding yourself
shape our words and thoughts. I and understanding how you can
am constantly marveled by the improve is the right way to find your
impact a sentence can make very own communication style.
through the way it is spoken and
structured. My general interest in Secondly, being self-driven is indeed a
communication and specific spark that ignites your beginning but
fascination with words stems from it’s the support you get from your
my upbringing as my parents cared friends and colleges that keeps you
highly to build a well refined committed and dedicated to your
language in me and my sisters. journey. That is way it is important to
But in all honesty the ability to leverage on your relationship with your
communicate clearly was never a mentor and club members as they will
natural gift of mine as I was a shy give you the right push when required.
girl who feared that her thoughts
would be laughed at most of the Third, explore the resources you have
time. in hand. The toastmasters community
is rich with a pool of learning materials
When I joined the corporate world I including speaking manuals, videos of
was asked to manage the speakers from all over the world, the
communications aspect of a project club library, sessions delivered by
my company invested highly in. Not reputable speakers as well as senior
wanting to cave in for my own toastmasters who have the right
weakness I accepted the offer and expertise to assist you in building your
joined toastmasters instantly. path as a distinguished speaker.

“ Leadership and Learning are indispensible to each other” – John F Kennedy


EXPRESSION 6
Success Secrets

Fourth, never aim to complete your
speaking projects as fast as possible.
Remember, blossoming as a speaker is
your own decision to add on to your
character and the way you carry
yourself, therefore you must treat your
time at the toastmasters as an
everlasting experience rather than a
process that must be completed at a
specific date.

Fifth, have a personal objective that
will empower your dedication to the
community. My personal objective is to
learn how to express my thoughts
better as it is rewarding towards my
relationships with those who I care
deeply for.

“Relax and have loads of fun.
You learn more in an enjoyable
and stress free atmosphere”

Sixth, attend, attend attend!! Even if you do not have an assigned role being
present at every meeting aids you in improving your listening skills and witness
other ways of speaking that you may wish to incorporate later.

Seventh, be a bit selective in the communications you are exposed to. For
example, I switched from watching mind numbing reality TV to talk shows with
a substantial content which enhanced the way I use my words and sentences.

Finally, relax and have loads of fun. You learn more in an enjoyable and stress
free atmosphere.

CC.Shahad Al Wahabi is active
Send your feedback about this issue toastmaster, working as a
Manager at Shell Oman for the
athavan_palaniyandi@yahoo.co.in project. She is winner of many
club contests, mentor for many
rajasekaraninbox@gmail.com new members.

“ A Great Leader’s courage to fulfil his vision comes from passion, not position ” – John Maxwell


EXPRESSION 7
Club Views

MY Experiment with NTI – TM.Sabarikumar
“That which we have learnt is just a fist full of sand

while that which we haven't is the size of the world"

- Remarked the great Indian Tamil Poetess - Avvaiyar
When I was a kid I used to think that this was an
exaggeration. As I grew up, it became my favourite quote. It is even clearer and
closer after joining NTI Toastmasters club.

Learning does not have an end. Our club is the most appropriate place to learn
and grow. It feeds those who are starving for knowledge. It showed me the path
to be a good listener, a learner, an inspirational speaker, a humorous speaker,
a persuasive speaker and ultimate path to be a competent leader.

Most people join a Toastmasters’ Club
because someone has invited them to a
meeting. I too visited NTI Toastmaster Club as
a guest two years ago. I still remember that
memorable day so vividly. There were claps,
encouragement and appreciation for each role
player by fellow members and guests. I could
feel very high energy levels and very exciting
enthusiasm oozing out in the hall. It’s very
hard to find a club of this kind. I realized that
I have found my dream place I wanted to be to develop good communication
and leadership skills.

“It also taught me importance of being a team player as I learnt that
team work makes our dreams work.”

I joined the club immediately and registered as a member since I was eagerly
looking for a place like this which will enhance my knowledge and improve my
network. Very soon, I was appointed as the club secretary. It helped me hone
my leadership skills and organizing capabilities.

Being a secretary of the club, there are a host of opportunities for self as well
as club development. After managing the club contests, I have gained in
confidence and feel that I can handle any event of any size. It also taught me
importance of being a team player as I learnt that team work makes our
dreams work.
“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” – H.E.Luccock


EXPRESSION 8
Club Views

I wish to share my feelings. First of all, I congratulate members who attended
club meetings regularly and put in huge efforts during the year. Members
showed rock solid determination and walked an extra mile to meet the
challenge of making the club such a formidable one. I am sure, with vast
improvements made in this year, we shall do much better in 2013-2014.

Congratulations to all members who actively took part
in the contests either as contestants or as a role
player, be it a timer, a tally counter, a sergeant at
arms, master of ceremonies, contest chair, judge, etc.
Finally, I would like to thank my fellow officers for
their support, their patience and their encouragement TM.Sabarikumar is current
to make this secretarial experience a wonderful secretary, working in ATPC,
learning lesson. active socialist, sportsman,
entrepreneur, with us in
club for more than a year.

“If I was not ready for the lesson, I would not be having the experience.” – Ivana Vanzant


EXPRESSION 9

“Take off” – Yaqoob Al Aufi
Can you imagine Dream
Doctor’s how you’d feel if you sensed success deep
inside your soul when your heart continually sends a message
to your brain: “I have achieved” ?! This is exactly how I feel
having joined NTI TM club couple of months ago.

I have delivered six project speeches and ever since, my self-
confidence has risen tremendously. I feel the empowerment to
face anybody and speak confidently.

The support and encouragements received from my co-members
has indeed been remarkable and it has helped me achieve best TM.Yaqoob Al Aufi is a fully
speaker’s award four out of five times. dedicated toastmaster, work
for Oman Air, passionate
speaker, traveller, & leader.
Without a doubt joining Toastmaster was the best think I ever
did in 2012 and will ensure that this is a lifetime commitment
regardless of which city or country I would be in

I encourage all those who have not attended TMs meetings to
hurry up and test out one of the all amusing meetings. While for “this is a lifetime
commitment regardless
the guests who have already examined the delight, I would say
of which city or country I
what are you waiting for? Grip the chance and enjoy flying would be in”
towards much higher successes! Everybody around you will
support and soon you will be another supporter to many.

Never neglect
opportunity for an
improvement.
- Sir William Jones


EXPRESSION 10
Success Secrets

Success
to Me – CC.CL.Hitin Bakshi

Success can be defined as fulfilment of desire or aim or purpose. We must
develop happiness even when our opponents get
success. In life sometimes, we succeed and
sometimes we fail but we should be least bothered
about both success and failure. Derive happiness
in other’s success and feel pain in other’s failure.
By adopting this attitude, we can be gracious even
in defeat.
How do we get Success?

Life relies on Commitment. During floods, water
had no direction, like wise if our life is not well
At the outset, my heartfelt
directed then we may be pushed or dragged in
kudos to our Area Governor
any goal less direction. Remember our universe
for successfully completing
offers us bountiful energy hence the energy in our
the Area contest and my
life needs some direction to flow, if we don’t give
sincere gratitude to the entire
direction then there will be chaos & confusion in
team of NTI Toastmasters
our life like flood water. Many people suffer and
club for extending their help
are confused, as they have no direction in life. It
for conducting this contest. A
is very essential that the life- energy run in the
Galvanizing performance by
right direction .when the energy gets stuck, it rots
the Master of ceremony &
and our life becomes miserable. Therefore, to
sparkling display of talents by
move the energy in the right direction we need
Contest chairs was like icing
commitment. Greater the power of commitment
on the cake. Hats off to all the
you take greater the energy you imbibe and the
judges for judging the contest
result will be success.
with utmost accuracy and
incontrovertible judgment.
Commitment begets success and success begets
strength.
In true sense, our Area
My journey to Toastmasters started back in
contest was a
1998/99 and I take this opportunity to thank the
barnburner.
Dazzling Toastmaster of Oman Mr Rajesh Daga
who introduced me to the wonderful family of
Toastmasters club. I honestly owe my
development to him. Thereafter I was fortunate to
“Action is the foundational key to all Success ” – Pablo Picasso


EXPRESSION 11
Success Secrets

attend TM’s chapters in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and now with NTI. Only after
joining TM club, I realized how poor a communicator I was. Getting involved
with the projects and taking up roles helped me to channelize my thoughts and
speak sense. In order to be an effective communicator, it is very important to
develop the habit of reading, because when you read you store ideas in your
brain and those ideas turn into knowledge. Remember knowledge speaks
sense, helps our communication skills and organizes our thought process.
Once the thoughts are well organized in our mind then there will be a perfect
blend and flow of words, which will foster smooth communication.

To keep on trying is also a commitment and success as it is timeless. ‘Keep on
Moving’ is the message I wish to give to all my fellow Toastmasters. Have a
relentless approach towards effort and be least bothered about failures. Your
effort itself is a path to victory. Someone has rightly said “Real glory is not in
never failing but in rising every time you fail”. – TM. Hitin Bakshi

Date’s to Note
Divisional Conference (OTAC-2013)
Date : April 12, 2013
Venue : Muscat Holiday,
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Details : http://tmidivisiond.blogspot.com/

District Conference (DTAC-2013)
Date : May 9-11, 2013
Venue : Intercontinental Hotel,
Festival City, Dubai, UAE
Details : http://www.dtac2013.com/

International Conference
Date : August 21-24, 2013
Venue : Duke Energy Convention centre,
Cincinnati, United States
Details : http://www.toastmasters.org

“ What you do has far greater impact than what you say” – Stephen Covey


EXPRESSION 12

“Kaizen Man” – Suresh Athilkar
I joined NTI Toastmasters club in September 2012. Before
joining, I attended meetings as a guest in many
toastmaster clubs in Muscat. However, I found the NTI
toastmasters club very well organized with high number of
diverse membership, high attendance, high frequency of
meetings, high commitment of office bearers and excellent
participation level. Therefore although the timing of
meetings at NTI were not suitable for me, I discussed with TM.Suresh Athilkar is an
my wife and decided to join the NTI club. enthusiastic member, on
his way to CC, working as
I believe in “Kaizen”. In Japanese "kaizen" means "good a Manager in one of the
biggest power plant in
change". It refers to philosophy or practices that focus upon Oman
continuous improvement of processes. Toastmasters club is
one such platform that provides every individual an
opportunity of continuous improvement of communication
and leadership skills. In today’s corporate world, besides
“I immediately started
core competencies, communication and leadership skills
recognize positive
play a very important role in the growth and success of changes”
every individual as well as the organization as a whole.

After joining NTI, I immediately started to recognize some
positive changes in me. This has inspired me to
continuously invest in as per the prescription of the You can succeed at
Competent Communication and Competent Leadership almost anything for
manuals. I am confident that the encouragement and which you have
guidance from all the members of the club will continue, to unbridled enthusiasm.
help achieve mutual and sustained development for all -Zig Ziglar


EXPRESSION 13

Feeding the Tiger Club Views

-DTM.Rajash Kumar Daga I have been lucky to be a VPE at NTI,
The role of Vice President Education is one because the enthusiasm and energy
of the most important roles in taking the level of its members makes my job
club to the top. In fact, it is also one of the much easier. There is a right mix of
most crucial roles where members learn to experienced, seasoned members and
deal with people, handle last minute energetic, ready to learn new members.
changes, encourage team members,
do advance planning, accomplish effective I must explain the recognition plan of
communication with all the members so TMI for each club. If a club is healthy in
that club educational goals are met. membership, active participation by
members and a road map to success,
the top award of Presidents
It is while playing the role of a VPE, that a Distinguished Club can be achieved. As
person truly practices the art of leadership VP E, I had a plan and also had the
and learns what makes a person support of members to execute the plan.
an effective leader. He also The result - we were the first club in
realizes the invaluable hidden the division to achieve 9 out of 10
opportunities of the Toastmasters points enabling us to bag the President
program. Distinguished
Club award.

There is no limit to the role of The next target
VPE. It is the creative approach, is to improve the club standard. As they
time devoted to the role, and say, communication is like sports, more
persistence that brings the right you play, better you become. Members
result. This is my second stint must take more speaking opportunities.
as VPE. Believe me, the job is very Our project speeches must be prepared
demanding, yet fulfilling, frustrating yet keeping the project criteria in
very energizing. It is a job where learning mind, written and edited at least 7
never stops. From keeping the record of days prior to speaking date as well as
speakers, encouraging members to play discussed with the mentor. If we are
roles, appreciating and guiding, able to do that repeatedly, we shall
mentoring their performance, taking help surely see a vast improvement in our
from experienced and willing members, standard. Once that becomes a
tracking the DCP points for the club; in standard practice, bigger glories like
short this experience is almost like winning club, area, division and district
running a corporate. level awards will not be far. My dream
is to have a champion from our club
next year. Will you be the one?
“ Leadership and Learning are indispensible to each other” – John F Kennedy


EXPRESSION 14
Club Views

For the last 2 days, I had the humbling experience of having telephonic interview
with versatile Toastmasters in different Gulf countries. They have been
nominated for various District positions for the year 2013-14. As part of the
nomination committee, my job was to nominate the right candidate. As I asked
questions and their contribution to Toastmasters, I suddenly realized that there
is so much to learn, so much to give, so far to go in this wonderful movement
called Toastmasters. They inspired me with their dedication, service, and
involvement in TM movement for over 10-15 years. Although being from different
background and culture, one thing that took them to the top is ‘The
Toastmasters’.

If you want to find your true value, grab the DTM Rajesh Daga is
role of VP education. You will look at current VP-Education,
yourself in the mirror in awe after a year. working for Saud
You will realize that this is the best thing Bahwan as Sr.Divisional
Manager, inspiring
that could have happened to you in TM. speaker, traveller, avid
Having played the roles of President, Area reader.
Governor, Division Governor, I can vouch for
it.

An English Professor wrote the Words:
“A Woman without her man is nothing”
on the chalkboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.

All of the males in the class wrote:
“A woman, without her man, is nothing.”
All the females in the class wrote:
“A woman: without her, man is nothing.”
Punctuation is powerful

“Education is the mother of Leadership” – Wendell Willkie


EXPRESSION 15
Success Secrets

“Good is the enemy of great”

GREAT said Jim Collins, author of Good to
great. We all know of many great
people throughout history who
TO walked the face of this earth. As
children, we grew up listening to

GOOD - Dr. Smita Brahma
their inspiring stories and idolized
them. Each of these stories had
three similar features.
Firstly, focus and dedication towards one particular field that they absolutely
loved be it music, art or sports. Secondly, they all came from a point in life
when they were nobody, struggling to overcome poverty, disabilities, racism
and so on. Thirdly, they despised mediocrity and strived for excellence and
greatness. As we started
churning in the mill of life,
our focus shifted to just
making a living rather than
actually living a great life like
our idols did. We often think
that in order to live a great
life we have to do something
huge. It scares us because
we think it’s a lot of hard
work, taking the first step
feels daunting and we give
up even before trying. As a
result we let ourselves lead a
small life.
“Just imagine what we might be able to achieve if we had the courage
to take the first step to greatness.”
Greatness is not about name, fame and recognition alone, as we often perceive
it. We lead uninspired lives because we think we are too small to make a
significant difference. The truth however is that is no matter where we are in
our lives all that is required is a small change that will make a huge difference
in others lives as well as our own. I have known many people living life
completely directionless drifting along life waiting for the next tide to come until
death happens one day. It aches my heart to see how many people waste their
lives waiting for that right moment and right event to change their life which
unfortunately never shows up. Author Norman Cousins said, “The great
tragedy in life is not death but it is what we allow to die within us while we
live.”
“ To be able to lead others, a man must be willing to go forward alone” – Harry Trueman


EXPRESSION 16
Success Secrets

Everybody is capable of living a great life, courage and definiteness of purpose
is all it takes to make a start. Nicholas James “Nick” vujicic is probably the
most unlikely example. He was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. He had
suffered his share of pain and disappointments throughout his childhood. He
contemplated suicide at the age of 10 when severe depression took over. A
turning point in his life came when he read about a man who had overcome a
severe disability. He decided to make his life worthwhile. Today, he is a highly
acclaimed Motivational speaker and Evangelist. He has travelled to more than
40 countries giving the message of hope to millions. What makes this man
stand apart from the rest of the crowd is ironic in that he has no legs to stand.
Not only does he not have his lower limbs, he does not have his upper limbs
too. Yes, he was born this way because he was afflicted by a rare disorder
called Tetra-amelia syndrome. Today, he has learnt not only to groom himself
but to play golf, soccer, swim and sky dive. He also founded a non profit
organization, ‘ Life without limbs’. He is energetic, courageous, funny and full
of zeal and zest for life.

The next time, we think life has been unfair to us, let us remind
ourselves of this extraordinary man and count our blessings instead. Most of
us are lucky enough that we don’t have to face as much pain and suffering
during our entire life time. Each and every one of us was born to live an
abundant and magical life. Just imagine what we might be able to achieve if we
had the courage to take the first step to greatness. Author Jack canfield
quoted, “say no to the good so that you can say yes to the great.” This is the
principle that I have applied in my own life and the results are phenomenal.
Decide today that you too will bring amazing changes in your lives by just
saying no to the good and yes to the great. – Dr. Smita Brahma

Network –Addict work

“ Earn your Leadership Every day” – Michael Jordan


EXPRESSION 17

“Flying Wings” – Nilofer S Tanna
Toastmasters is that beautiful journey which changed my
life. It is that 2 hours dose for me which keeps me
energized throughout the week. The positive and, the
comfort levels are so high that I enjoy every bit of the
session. The seasoned Toastmasters are a treat to watch -
full of knowledge, experience and a never say no attitude.
They have always been there to encourage new members.

My main reason for joining toastmasters was to get over my TM.Nilfer S Tanna is
stage fear- the fear of speaking in front of a huge audience. New toastmaster,
recently got her first job,
When I compare myself today with how I was a few dedicated volunteer,
months ago I see a huge positive transformation. I find a preserving MBA
more confident, more punctual and more enthusiastic
Nilofer in me. I am not afraid anymore to speak in front of
the audience; in fact the stage has become my best friend
now. One of the things I learnt from toastmasters is to
present anything, big or small in a different way- a way “I find a more confident,
which is engaging and fun for the audience more punctual and a
more enthusiastic”
Being a student, attending interviews was challenging, but
what I learnt in Toastmasters has helped me in getting my
first job and first salary.

I love attending all of its sessions, there is always
Change is Vital,
something new to learn from Toastmasters. I look forward
improvement the
to keep the journey alive for a long time. logical for of change.
Thanking you -James Cash Penney


EXPRESSION 18

Book Review
In today’s competitive corporate world, you are
expected to read the letter in a second or in web
search, you need to come across tens and
hundreds of web pages in few min and find out
the information you want. So today world is
demanding for speed reading, this is the right
book to double or triple your reading speed

The Book Author Tony Buzan is a world-famous
expert in the field of the brain and the inventor of
Mind Mapping. He advises multinational
companies like HSBC, Oracle, Barclays
International, and Hewlett-Packard; governments,
leading businesses, educational groups, and
international Olympic athletes.

His work has been published in 100 countries and
'The Speed Reading Book' is an
30 languages. Tony’s innovative approach to this
absolute requirement for anyone
with a desire to read and learn
subject makes speed reading easy to understand,
more efficiently.' Sean Adam, World enabling you to apply it immediately to all aspects
Speed Reading Record Holder. of your life. It’s fun as well! An ideal tool to
improve the speed, comprehension and quality of
“In today’s competitive
your reading.
corporate world, you are
expected to read the letter in Most valuable thing about this book is that it
few second” points out the major problems that most readers
have. Problems are easily overcome able, and you
You are a Good Reader, What can improve your speed by fixing these problems:
takes you to Great reader?
1) Subvocalizing: mouthing words outloud or silently while
If you are able to complete your you read
study material before others,
2) Regressing: Going back and re-reading material
and you understand better
than others, than defiantly you 3) Lack of concentration & interest
are a “Great Reader”.
4) Unorganized Approach to reading
CC Rajasekaran ‘s club
presentation about This book surely will help to save your time in
speed reading, helped
people to understand the
reading by increasing the speed and improve the
reading speed of comprehension also
individuals


EXPRESSION 19
Club Contest

Club Contest Winner
Prepared speech

Details Winners
1st Place winner Hitin Bakshi
2nd Palce winner Ranjoo Simon
3rd place winner Ramanathan

Humorous speech

Details Winners
1st Place winner Shahad Al Wahaibi
2nd Palce winner Ramanathan
3rd place winner Sharda daga

Evaluation Contest

Details Winners
2 nd Place winner Ramanathan
3rd place winner Braj Kishore Bachan

Table Topic Contest

Details Winners
2nd Place winner Ramanathan
3rd place winner Nilofer S Tanna


EXPRESSION 20
Club Contest

Area Contest Winners
1st prize Winner in Table Topic Contest TM.Ramanathan.
2nd prize Winner in Prepared Speech Contest TM.Hitin bakshi
3rd prize Winner in Prepared Speech Contest TM.Ramanathan
3rd prize Winner in Evaluation Contest TM.Ramanathan

Toastmaster of the Month

Month Name
July G.Rajasekaran
August Braj Kishor Bachan
September Shahad Al Wahaibi
October Ramanathan N S
November Braj Kishor Bachan
December Hariharan Ramakrishnan & Shibani Soni Verma
January Mahmood Ismail Safar
February Rajesh Kumar Daga

Toastmaster of the Quarter

Quarter Winner
st G.Rajasekaran
1 Quarter (July – September)
2nd Quarter (October-December) Braj Kishor Bachan

"Failure is impossible." - Susan B. Anthony


EXPRESSION 21
Club Views

NTI Toastma ste rs club memo rable eve ning s...Lot of
spe ech es, wonderful fee dback, and sprit of tea m wo rk ...


EXPRESSION 22
Club Views

NTI Toastma ste rs club – Ce le brations wit h CC’ s...w he n is
our nex t...!!!


EXPRESSION 23
Club Views

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