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KAN-T
Volume 1, Issue 1
29 July 2012
Kanoo Toastmasters Club
Area 1, Div-B, Dist 20, Club No. 632593
President’s Distinguished Club 2010,2011 & 2012
From the Editor’s desk
Inside this issue:
Past Div-B Governor’s
message
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Ice Breakers
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Kanoo in Motion
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Working, Living, Relaxing -. Col. Murad’s
Way.
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Speech Selection
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Close Up with
Kanoo’s Power Couple
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Greetings to All readers !!
Into our 8th year now and closing up on our 200th milestone meeting, you can tell, its been a busy year for
the club. Team Kanoo has gone from one act of doing to another. We have been like busy bees, simply
producing, producing and producing. We have produced everything and achieved everything, except of
course a news letter for 2011-2012. Our July issue of
Kan-Talk is a sort of remedial measure. So what if
we are off the mark by a month ?? we strive to live by
our motto “at Kanoo we Kan.”
My sincere thanks to all the dynamic free thinkers,
poets, philosophers, toastmaster kids, supporters,
proof reader / grammarian of Kanoo. And most specially Savita for her tireless efforts with editing. Without you all, this newsletter
would not be seeing the light of day.
Warm regards
Juliana Rego, ACB,ALB
Immediate Past Area 1Gov 2011-2012
About Kanoo Toastmasters
Kanoo Toastmasters Club is the local chapter of Toastmasters International. At toastmasters,
members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical
toastmasters meeting is made up of 20-30 people who meet once or twice a month for an hour or
two. At each meeting members have the opportunity
to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches and offering constructive evaluations.
Experienced speakers and beginners alike can benefit from this face to face learning program. From
its humble beginnings in Santa Ana California in 1924, the movement has spread to over 116 countries. In UAE alone there are over 70 clubs. To learn more about our club, you are welcome to attend our meetings as a guest on 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at Kanoo, Bur Dubai. For more
info, Google :Kanoo toastmasters club or visit http://kanootm.toastmastersclubs.org/
Kanoo’s Glamorous IPP 30
Kanoo
Toastmasters
We will be turning 200
in Sept 2012.
Yes ! 200 !!
You can look forward to
KTM’s 200th Milestone
meeting celebrations in
October 2012. . Date to
be announced shortly.
Past Div.B Governor’s Message
2011-2012 has been quite an extraordinary year for me
in Toastmasters. It has been an exceptional opportunity
to serve as your Division Governor.
I have to say that in many respects it hasn't been easy
and it has been one of the most challenging. I have experienced a lot of painful sharpening moments and made
some mistakes along the way but as a result I have
learned, grown and achieved worthwhile outcomes despite all the predicaments.
Dear Kanoo Toastmasters, as manifested, you have
played significant roles during my term of office. In-
As per the phenomenal accomplishments
of all the members of this Club, I can
deed, you have helped, supported and encouraged me
proudly declare that Kanoo is indeed the
most specially during our Division Conference.
“Best Club in Division B” during my ten-
My deepest gratitude to our Immediate Past Area 1
ure.
Governor, and an active member of this club, MTM Julia
Rego for her unselfish commitment and dedication. She
has shown such endeavor and willingness to put herself
in situations far beyond the call of her responsibilities.
I shall never forget her devotion to duty and the
friendship that has grown out of that. I know that, with
her guidance, this club is in very good hands indeed. May
she always continue to support it in her own special way.
During the 2nd COT held in January 2012, Area 1 was
awarded the best
Area in Education and Leadership
goals headed by Past Area Governor Juliana. In addition,
Area 1 Asst. Area Gov Hubert Miranda, another active
member of this club was also given an Outstanding Leadership award by yours truly. Lastly, on behalf of your
club members, your Past President Marina Satish received the Outstanding Club award from Division B.
I now leave you, warmed by our joint experiences over
the year but I am not, of course, finished with Toastmasters. I will, of course, try to do what we all do in our
wonderful organization. That is to share with others the
skills and talents, I have been given
St. John Chrysostom once said, "The rich man is not one
who is in possession of much, but one who gives much" .
That, I think, sums up our challenge for the future.
I wish you the best in all your undertakings. Good luck to
the incoming Club Officers (2012-2013) headed by TM
Reuben Dias.
Thank you Dear Kanoo toastmasters for allowing me to be
of service.
At this point, I want to convey my special appreciation
to one of the pillars of this club, DTM Usha for her in-
Cheerfully yours,
defatigable support to our Division, Areas and Club ac-
Eng. Cherry Pye Z. Torres, DTM
tivities.
The best part, Kanoo Toastmasters Club was the first
Division Governor (2011-2012)
Division B, District 20, Toastmasters International
President Distinguished Club in Division B for the term
2011-2012.
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Some Profound Thoughts
Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears
we never use.
- Charles M. Schulz -
The dictionary is the only place where success comes
before work.
~ Mark Twain
The future has many names: For the weak, it means
the unattainable. For the fearful, it means the unknown. For the courageous, it means opportunity.
-Victor Hugo Share
Look at a stone cutter hammering away at
his rock, perhaps a hundred times without
as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the
hundred-and-first blow it will split in two,
and I know it was not the last blow that did
it, but all that had gone before.
— Jacob A. Riis
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
you act, listen.
you react, think.
you spend, earn.
you criticize, wait.
you pray, forgive.
-~Ernest Hemingway
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Mind your Grammar by
TM Flavia Miranda, CC
Dear Fellow Toastmasters ,
I’d like to introduce you to two ‘’Old Friends ‘’ , who, though no longer
alive. Continue to ‘teach ‘’ , ‘inspire ‘, and ‘motivate ‘ , through their
‘Faithful Legacy ‘ , named ‘English Grammar and Composition ‘’…
The two friends in mind are P. C. WREN and H. MARTIN ......in
short , ( as one of Charles Dickens’ characters would say )’ WREN
AND MARTIN ‘…the authors of the above simple but very user
friendly tome..
Many of you probably know them already , as did I in school , and my
children too…I’ve found them to be amongst the best in keeping up
to date , with the general rules of English grammar , as well as in
elucidating the foibles and peculiarities that sometimes dog us in
the use of this very universal and ever dynamic language..
I’ve selected most parts of the section on The Definite and Indefinite Articles , because it is one that sees the most defaults….It is
impossible to go into every area , but the ones that recur most often
are in this area ..there are others , that we can go into at a later
date ..
Till then , do hope this helps to brush up the old grey cells , and refresh our speeches as we attain ever greater
communication and leadership skills ..
Happy Reading !
Best wishes always ,
Flavia Miranda …M. A. English Literature …CC Toastmasters.
Grammar -The Long and the short of it !!
There are two Articles – a ( or an) and the.
A or an is called the Indefinite Article, because it leaves indefinite the person or thing spoken of; as,
a doctor, that is, any doctor.
The is called the Definite Article, because it points out some particular person or thing; as,
He saw the doctor, meaning some particular doctor.
The choice between a and an is determined by sound. Before a word beginning with a vowel sound an is
used; as,
An ass, an enemy, an inkstand, an orange, an umbrella, an hour, an honest man,
an heir.
It will be noticed that the words hours, honest, heir begin with a vowel sound, as
initial consonant h is not pronounced.
initial consonant h is not pronounced.
Before a word beginning with a consonant sound a is used; as,
A boy, a reindeer , a woman, a yard, a horse, a hole, also a university, a union, a
European, a ewe, a unicorn, a useful article.
Because these words (university, union, etc) begin with the consonant sound, that
of, yu.
Similarly we say, a one – rupee note, such a one, a one eyed man.
Because one begins with the consonant sound of w.
Before words beginning with h and not accented on the first syllable, and is often used; as,
An historical novel, an hotel.
The Definite Article The is used –
(1) When we speak of a particular person or thing, or one already referred to; as,
book you want is out of print
The
I dislike the fellow
Let us go to the club
(2) When a singular noun is meant to represent a whole class; as,
The cow is a useful animal.
[Or we may say, “Cows are useful animals”]
The horse is noble animal.
The cat loves comfort.
The rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
The banyan is a kind of fig tree.
[Do not say, “A kind of fig tree” this is a common error.]
Note that the two nouns man and woman used in the general sense to denote the whole
class never have either article.
Man is the only animal that uses fire.
Woman is man’s mate
(3) With names of gulfs, rivers, seas, oceans, groups of islands and mountain-ranges; as,
The Persian Gulf.
The Ganges is considered holy by the Hindus.
London is on the Thames.
The Red Sea.
The Indian Ocean.
The British Isles.
The Laccadive Islands.
The Himalayas lie to the North of India.
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(4) Before the names of certain books; as,
The Vedas, the Puranas, the Iliad, the Ramayana.
But we say –
Homer’s Iliad, Valmiki’s Ramayana.
(5) Before common nouns which are names of things unique of their kind; as,
The sun, the sky, the ocean, the sea, the earth.
[Note – Sometimes the is placed before a Common noun to give it the meaning of an Abstract
noun; as,
At last the warrior (the warlike or martial spirit) in him was thoroughly aroused.]
(6) Before a Proper noun only when it is qualified by an adjective or a defining adjectival
clause; as,
The great Caesar: the immortal Shakespeare.
The Mr. Roy whom you met last night is my uncle.
(7) Superlatives; as,
The darkest cloud has a silver lining.
(8) With ordinals; as,
He was the first man to arrive.
The ninth chapter of the book is very interesting.
(9) Before musical instruments; as,
He can play the flute.
(10) Before an adjective when the noun is understood; as,
The poor are always with us.
(11) Before a noun (with emphasis) to give the force of a superlative; as,
The Verb is the word (= chief word) in a sentence.
(12) As an adverb, with Comparatives; as,
The more the merrier.
(= by how much more, by so much the merrier)
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The Indefinite Article is used –
In its original numerical sense of one; as,
A word to the wise is sufficient.
The Article is omitted –
(1) Before a common noun used in its widest sense; as,
Man is mortal.
What kind of flower is this?
(2) Before names of materials; as,
Gold is a precious metal.
Cotton grows in India, America and Egypt.
(3)Usually before Proper nouns; as,
Delhi is the capital of India.
Bombay is a big city.
Newton was a great philosopher,
Note – When the Article is used before Proper nouns, they become Common nouns; as,
This man is a second Newton [i.e. a philosopher as great as Newton],
He was the Napoleon of his age [i.e. the greatest general of his time].
Bombay is the Manchester of India [i.e. the great manufacturing city].
HE is the Shakespeare of the country (i.e. the greatest poet).
(4) Before Abstract nouns used in a general sense; as,
Wisdom is the gift of heaven.
Falsehood is odious.
Honesty is the best policy.
Virtue is its own reward.
Note – An Abstract noun, when it is qualified by an adjective or an adjectival
phrase or clause, may have the article; as,
The wisdom of Solomon is famous.
He showed a courage worthy of an older man.
I cannot forget the kindness with which he treated me.
PS: Mind your Grammar!! I’ll be watching. Signing off… Flavia
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The Much Needed Nudge
- TM Hubert Miranda, ACB/ALB VPE 2011-12
I had heard about Toastmasters International
many, many years ago. I was vaguely aware that
it had something to do with public speaking, but
for some strange reason I thought it was for the
elite, those rich and famous intellectuals. I perceived it as something beyond my reach, both
socially as well as financially, till one day, two
years ago I was invited to a Toastmasters meeting at the Friends of Yoga Toastmasters Club in
Deira, by its founding president Toastmaster
Abdul Rehman, CC, CL. I was impressed but I
thought it was too late for me to be a member.
I was nudged into joining and I have never looked
back. Six weeks later I was nudged into being a
part of the executive committee, I am glad I
agreed. Next I was nudged into accepting the
role at this club as Vice President Membership,
and then into taking up the responsibility of Vice
President Education. Every time I was nudged,
my immediate response was an emphatic “NO!”…
followed by a “Why not?”
Its two years now and I could easily say that
these have been, possibly the best two years of
my life in every way. Now as I entered my third
year into this Toastmasters journey, I was
nudged again.... this time, to be the Area Governor of Area No 1, Division B, and District 20. As
usual, I resisted, and not surprisingly I accepted
the responsibility.
This has been a roller-coaster ride and I am enjoying every minute of it. I have loved the concept of Toastmasters International; I admire
the man who had this vision, which to day is the
mission of over 270,000 people like me all over
the world. And this is how it all began.
The year was 1924 and the location was a small
room at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA.
A small group of young men were listening to a
slightly-built, dark-haired man wearing glasses.
They listened as Dr. Ralph Smedley, the founder
of Toastmasters, explained that their careers
and future success were linked to their ability to
communicate. He encouraged these young men
to help each other develop their communication
and leadership skills and to use these skills for
the good of society.
From those humble beginnings, Toastmasters
International has experienced explosive growth.
Today hundreds of thousands of people speak in
more than 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. For 88
years, Toastmasters has been building successful speakers and leaders on an unprecedented
scale.
Every year, approximately 900 new Toastmasters clubs are formed worldwide. Of these clubs,
60% - about 540 – are corporate clubs. Unlike
community clubs, these are sponsored by a corporation with meetings held on corporate premises. Most Corporate clubs are not open to outsiders but they use the same Toastmasters materials and they follow the same standards and
procedures as do community clubs.
As the incoming Area Governor of Area one, I
have a simple vision… to add two corporate clubs
and one community club to our Area with thirty
plus members per Club by July 2013. It’s a simple vision that requires just a simple nudge from
you to help change someone’s life as TM Abdul
Rehman changed mine.
Every year, approximately 900
new clubs are formed worldwide
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TESTIMONIAL - THE PICK
From: Sheebkumar Vilakkumadatil
<[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Subject: 198 th Meeting of Kanoo Toastmasters
To: Reuben Dias <[email protected]>, Praveen Gupta
<[email protected]>, [email protected]
Dear Reuben , Siva & Praveen ,
I enjoyed your 198 th meeting thoroughly , each moment was precious . The meeting hall was full to the gills and set the stage
.Entertaining project speeches , value driven evaluations , thought
provoking table topic speeches. I liked the enthusiasm and zeal
shown by every member . Kanoo has a wonderful combination of
team with freshness and long standing members who are guides on
the side of our toastmaster journey . The Fine timer role amused
me and I was shocked when I realized how much I recollected
from the meeting . Special congratulations to the TMOD , TM
Vijay .
Kudos to the Kanoo team .
Looking forward to comeback again for your future meeting .
Regards
Sheeb Kumar Vilakkumadathil
Vice President - Public Relations
Friends Of Yoga Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters International
Where Leaders are Made
055 9518436
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A Glimpse of our KTM 194th
Meeting 27/May – Election Day
Thank you folks for making up the quorum
For foregoing IPL and being present in our election forum;
Change definitely was in the Air….
With a changing of guards at our elections fair .
What began as a solemn day with inductions & elections
Turned humorous with the passing of motions
The Speakers gave us a sprinkling of happiness, a bar of gold
And right keys for prosperity to unfold.
Usha brought home a Trophy
And Reliving DTAC, she was absolutely Happy.
Congratulations & Best Wishes to all our new officers who will
lead
Let us support them if our help they ever need.
President
VPE
VPM
VPPR
Secretary
Treasurer
SAA
Excom 2012-2013
- TM Reuben Dias
-TM Siva Chandrasekar
-TM Praveen Gupta
-TM Shalini Menezes
-TM Divya Girish
-TM Canute Mathias
-TM Adrian Dourado
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Take the Quiz
(1)There's one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score
or the leader until the contestants do. What is it?
(2) What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward?
(3) Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial
vegetables?
(4) At noon and midnight the hour and minute hands are exactly coincident with each other. How many other times
between noon and midnight do the hour and minute hands cross?
(5) What are the only two sports in which the ball is always in the possession of the team on defense, and the
offensive team can score without touching the ball?
Quiz Continued. . . . .
(6) What fruit has its seeds on the outside?.
(7) There are fourteen punctuation marks in English
grammar. Can you name half of them?
Check your Answers on Last Page..NO PEAKING!!
(8) Where are the lakes that are referred to in the "Los Angeles Lakers"?
(9) It's the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form but
fresh. What is it?
(10) Name six or more things that you can wear on your feet, that begin with the letter "s".
Dubai Shopping Festival
by Miss Pari Gupta
The sky is so blue, not a cloud to be seen.
The Earth is a painting with every shade of green.
The chirping of birds, as they gracefully fly by, amidst the golden hue of the lustrous sky.
The flowers are so fragrant; the trees are their shield,
For under the scorching heat a breeze they should feel.
The voices of children , as they play in the park ,
Continued on page 28...
It is a definite sign that ,
Summer has made its mark .
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Kanoo Toastmasters Club
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An Ode to Kanoo
by TM Adrian Dourado SAA 2012-2013
Kanoo Toastmasters club is a
delightful venue,
where our intellects we can renew,
Opportunity is available regardless of
gender,
For all participants there's no retreat
or surrender,
The energy and enthusiasm of the
senior members,
Is always as hot as burning embers,
Jokes
Credit goes to the fool proof strategy,
Devised by none other than Ralph C.
Smedley,
a part of your story,
Be a part of Kanoo Toastmasters and
enjoy the glory.
Ever since that fateful October day
at Santa Ana,
'Where leaders are made' appeared
on the banner,
So if you're looking for success to be
by Master Vishu Gupta, age 10
Joke-1
Man : what s million years 2 u?
God :only a second.
Man :what s billion Dollar 2 u?
God :only a Coin.
Man :ok, give me a Coin.
God :wait a second
: Sir, my tips please.
Customer : Here you go, one cent.
Waiter: Sir : you are insulting me,
please give me at least 2.
Customer: I can’t insult you twice.
Turn to.. Page… 20
by Master Nigel Menezes,age 10
6 animals decided to visit a shopping mall.
But when they saw the mall, this is what
each animal felt
Bear: Am I so fat that I have to focus on
diet food
Monkey: Do I look like a monk because of
the rouge
Kangaroo: Oh, I can keep many things in my
pouch, but sadly I don't have money. Good
Volume 1, Issue 1
Waiter
Joke-3
Joke-2
One Liners
Beggar
: Actually I am an author.
I wrote '100 ways to become rich'
Mr. Roger : Then why are you begging?
Beggar
: This is one of the ways to
become rich.
my child is not here
Goat: I don't know how much soap I will
need to clean both of my black horns
Flamingo: Do you know something, " I look
pretty pink. Wonder how much more makeup I will need".
Elephant: Oh, I am so huge, I won't even
get into the shopping mall.
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Now even they Kan !!!!
July’s heat was no match for our #7 Ice-Breakers
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Kanoo in Motion……………………
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TOASTMASTERS MYTH BUSTERS
by TM Juliana Rego, ACB/ALB
People put off professional development for many reasons. If you know of anyone who has been
dodging the call of toastmasters, this article may help.
Myth 1: I don't need Toastmasters because I have been giving presentations for years.
Reality 1: ...and you are probably using the same techniques you started with years ago. Toastmasters is a way to expand and modernize your presentation style. You will get honest feedback about
your style and good suggestions for alternative techniques.
Myth 2: I don't need Toastmasters because I don't give speeches.
Reality 2: What if your boss asks for a status report on your project? What if you have to talk to
someone on the phone to ask a question or give information? What about when you present an idea
at a staff meeting? The more you consider your business and personal conversations as
"presentations", the more care you will give that conversation and the more professional it will be.
Toastmasters will help you get that professional edge.
Myth 3: I'm not smart enough. I'll be embarrassed. I can't think of anything to talk
about.
Reality 3: Everyone is smart enough. Everyone has things that interest them and which they can
share. You won't be any more embarrassed than you are about other things when with friends. Have
you got a hobby? What is your job like? Do you have kids, a spouse, and other family? Have you ever
fixed something? Where did you go on your last vacation? You have
lots to say!
Myth 4: The other members are already good speakers. I'd be nervous and they would laugh.
Reality 4: While the current Toastmaster membership does have good speakers, everyone starts at
the same place. Even the most experienced speakers are nervous. Toastmasters won't be able to
eliminate that. What we can do, however, is help you discover a way to use that nervousness to your
advantage. Many of the senior members continue to attend and
give presentations because even though they have improved their
speaking skills, there is always something new to learn from each
other.
Myth 5: You have to attend every meeting.
Reality 5: You can attend as many meetings as you want. There is
no minimum requirement. As a courtesy to the other members and
to get the best out of toastmasters, you should participate in
meetings regularly either as a speaker or in one of the other
roles , but you choose how often you can attend. Just being there
as an audience for the other speakers is vital!
Myth 6: Each speech is criticized.
Reality 6: The
keyword in toastmasters
is "evaluation" &
“objective feedback” and we concentrate on helping each person
understand what they are doing RIGHT and suggest alternatives
for future presentations. This is not to make you change but to
help you build your speaking toolkit. The more tools you are experienced with the more options you have in various communication
situations.
Myth 7: Toastmasters is very time consuming.
Reality 7: The amount of time you give to Toastmasters depends on you and your needs. Giving
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presentations does require preparation, but you can use topics associated with work or home so content preparation is minimal. You can also space your presentations to meet your schedule. Other program functions such as
evaluator, Table Topic Master, Word master and timer require little or no preparation. Each meeting is a learning
opportunity. You attend as many meetings as you can. There are no "musts."
Myth 8: I want to, but I don't have the time.
Reality 8: If you want to and need to, you can find the time. It's just 2 evenings a month. Think about it ! who is
not busy ? In fact, the busiest people in the club are the most productive and proactive ones. Devote 2 Sundays
per month between 7.15 to 9.30pm. Time invested in your personal development can never be time wasted.
You are all you’ve Got, love yourself and devote as much time as possible to self development.
Toastmasters shows you the way !
Kanoo Style – KTM 188th Meeting Invitation
Date: Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 8:38 AM
Subject: Expedition to the High Seas - Join the Treasure Hunt KTM 188 11 March 2012
To: [email protected]
Flash Light; Dynamite ,
Gum Boots ; shovels & More
A reliable compass, maps ..hope you have already got this from the store !!
Fellow Treasure Hunters.........
buckle up...its time to set sail under the stealth of night
we may have to travel half way across the globe in fading light
but make no mistake, before the sun is up we shall have the treasures firmly within sight.
because this is the promise of none other than Nisha, our Captain bright !
Please report for cast off ..by 7.15 to the Kanoo ship
To ensure you don’t miss this once in a lifetime trip.
Regards
Juliana Rego
050-4227265
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Fruits of our Labour — DCP
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Working, Living and Relaxing
By DTM Colonel Mohammad Murad, 1st Vice President, Toastmasters International
It was a few days ago that my friend Rajiv called me from India and told me that he was coming to Dubai for a visit.
Rajiv has been a good friend for many years now and we think
alike.
A couple of days later he came to Dubai and we met. As usual we
exchanged how life has been treating us. Then came the moment
where I asked him a question that I was asking myself over and
over again, with no apparent satisfying answer. “I have so many
choices in my life at this moment I do not know which path to
choose, what should I do?”
For those of you who do not know, I have retired from the Police
and I have the blessing of choosing between working, living or relaxing.
After I heard Rajiv’s answer which was an hour long question and
answer session followed by a speech 9, (persuasive speech) as a
summary, I realized that what he was telling me is that working, living and relaxing are the same if and only if your
mind is at workout status all the time. He said “Whatever you do, do not let your mind sit idle, because if that happens, you will need a long recovery period, sometimes long enough to put the mind out.
It is all in the mind.
If you reflect on your own life it will become apparent that at points of failure and desperation the mind is forced
to become idle, therefore, getting out of that state becomes very difficult.
I now realize that if I do what I like, then my mind is at constant workout, as I would always be thinking of ways to
enhance the experience. If I am relaxing and I like it, then my mind is at constant workout and I would look at enhancing the state that I am in through my mind.
So the question is, “what is it that would combine working, living and relaxing for You?”
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Mentoring
By DTM Usha Udayshankar
Who is a Mentor and why do we need one ? A mentor serves
as a role model, coach and confidante, offering knowledge,
insight, perspective, or wisdom useful to the mentee. From
the time we are born, we have mentors at every stage. As a
child our parents are our mentors, in school they are our
teachers and when we step out into the world – at work we
have our seniors and friends who guide us from time to
time. In Toastmasters too, every member has the privilege
of choosing a senior toastmaster as their mentor. After
joining this program, for the past 8 ½ years I have had one
of the best mentors DTM Uma Radhakrishnan and for that
matter…I have even had the opportunity to listen to many
seniors, absorbed the positives ranging from their speaking
style in terms of their vocabulary, diction and experience
they have gained over the years.
Why is it important to have a mentor in Toastmasters?
Many new toastmasters have often asked this question to
their seniors in the club; according to me, whenever we
start something, it is very imperative to have a guide, a pillar or someone who can assist us to take our
baby steps. The guidance and support that one can get from a mentor gives you the courage and confidence to shed your inhibitions with regard to stage fear and also sharpen our inherent skills. Well….if
you have not yet got yourself a mentor… what are you waiting for?
Laughter the best medicine –some more Jokes by Master Vishu
Joke-1
Q: A single handed foolish man is hanging from a tree. How can you make him fall?
A: You wave at him!
Joke-2
Guests have come to Molly’s house. Molly puts out some biscuits on the table for
them to eat. Suddenly the dog starts barking at the guests while the guests are
eating.
One of the Guests : Why is he barking at me?
Molly: Actually that’s his food. Don’t worry I am holding him. Finish it off quickly.
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changed…. No problems !! He just had to let out a blood
curdling wail and he would get people hurrying about doing
his every bidding.
He could pack so much power into
that one howl- As if he was a born toastmaster.
Speech CornerP2 by TM Victor Fernandes
I have changed my opinion fully about babies. They can
put the best of us toastmasters to shame with their vocal
Pheeee………… A piercing screech.!. like the sound of the variety.
I have started taking notes on the various
attention
grabbing
noises he makes. So far I have capGauhati Express, arriving on platform 9 .
That ear
splitting cry came from my son Alden just after he was tured
born in Al Wasl Hospital. That’s his picture.
Helpless the “I am hungry – what is more important than me ”
you may be thinking right ??? I used to think the same. In sound,
fact I thought all children were helpless until my son came
the “I am bored – come play with me “ sound,
along !!!
the “No, Noooooo don’t rub soap into my eyes woman”
sound ,
Fellow Toastmasters & Guests..
Good Evening !
the “one more spoon of that cerelac and I will puke”
sound..
Who knows all this info may come in handy when I do my
project on vocal variety.
The Baby gets away with whatever he does.
I may no
longer be the one wearing the pants in the house , but
there are several Up-sides to having a baby , things
which will make you forget the endless sleepless nights
and the constant demands on your time.
Now Coming back to toastmasters…. This little fellow has
mastered another useful communication skill
…. The
body gestures.
I walk in the door in the evening and he is there in his
mother’s arms. The minute he sees me… he stretches both
h is arms out to me to be carried. There is so much focus
Since March, I have had 6 months time to study my son . on his attempts to escape….. the little guy clearly seems to
Being a toastmaster I have evaluated him from various be telling me…………'' Dad !! what a relief you are back !!! I
angles and noticed a lot of similarities between him and can’t stand spending one more minute around this fussy
woman. Take me away !! pleeeease take me away..''
toastmasters .
In the middle of the night if I happen to bend into his
Let me explain myself….
crib to touch his cheeks , He will grab my fingers as if to
After the baby arrived. Being used to my old ways of get- say. Got you !! This tastes much better than the horrid
ting what I wanted, I would come home in the evening stuff mother puts in my mouth.
dreaming of a hot cup of coffee and put on my best commanding voice ………………Savitha.. Savitha , I would yell… Alden continues to amaze me with his communication
This little toastmaster in the making,
sure
but … So much for my troubles !! no coffee would mate- skills .
knows
how
to
grab
and
hold
my
attention
for
a
lifetime
rialize.
without seeming to make any effort.
Let’s go to the next scenario… My baby lets out a single
WAIL and my wife would charge to his side to make a Hold on…. That’s my wife on the line.
major fuss over him. My wife was so tuned in to the Hello…. Yes Savitha ). What ?? he has started crawlbaby’s needs that even when I offered to look after the ing ??? (pause….)
Yes you are right… I have to rush off
baby she never trusted me fully and would rest with one now to monitor his stage usage and take some more notes..
See you all soon.
ear pricked up for the Baby-siren to go off.
If the baby could not sleep… if he wanted a drink in the Over to TMOD…
middle of the night….. if he wanted to get his nappies
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SOAR BEYOND YOUR FEARS !!!
Contributed By TM Victor Fernandes, CC –Treasurer 2011-2012
Once there was a king who received a gift of two magnificent falcons from Arabia. They were peregrine
falcons, the most beautiful birds he had ever seen. He gave the precious birds to his head falconer to be trained.
Months passed and one day the
head falconer informed the king that
though one of the falcons was
flying majestically, soaring high in the
sky, the other bird had not
moved from its branch since the day it
had arrived. The king summoned
healers and sorcerers from all the land
to tend to the falcon, but no one
could make the bird fly. He presented
the task to the members of his
court, but the next day, the king saw
through the palace window that
the bird had still not moved from its
perch. Having tried everything
else, the king thought to himself, "May
be I need someone more familiar with the countryside to understand
the nature of this problem." So
he cried out to his court, "Go and get a
farmer."In the morning, the
king was thrilled to see the falcon soaring high above the palace gardens. He said to his court, "Bring me the
doer of this miracle."The court
quickly located the farmer, who came
and stood before the king. The king asked him, "How did you make the falcon fly?"With his head bowed, the
farmer said to the king, " It was very easy, your highness. I simply cut the branch where the bird was sitting.
"We are all made to fly -- to realize our incredible potential as human beings. But instead of doing that,
we sit on our branches, clinging to the things that are familiar to us. The possibilities are endless, but for most of
us, they remain undiscovered. We conform to the familiar, the comfortable, the mundane. So for the most part,
Message from VP Education’s desk 2012-2013
The day I attended my first meeting at Kanoo Toastmasters as a guest, I returned home with only one question
in mind. Why do people who have completed schooling, college, graduation and masters attend these meetings?
Why did executives and managers from Sales, Finance, Insurance, and Marketing, just to name a few fields, attend the meeting?
It took a few meetings for me to get the answer. It is simply because members and guests learn something new
in every Toastmasters meeting. Education takes place when there is
learning and learning is a
continuous process in one’s life. I decided to
become a member as I value
learning and realise it is an important objective in my life.
There are many roles cresharpen the communication
meeting. The opportunity
namism and enthusiasm of 40
great club and a family
quickly.
ated by Toastmasters International to
and leadership skills of members in every
that presents itself , together with the dyplus members, makes Kanoo Toastmasters a
where any new member would settle down
Kanoo Toastmasters is as good as its members. That explains the challenges on my desk. My goal as a VP Education is to assist every member of Kanoo Toastmasters to fulfil their goals in their Toastmasters journey. I enjoy
this journey... I am sure you do!
I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! -Warm Regards
TM Siva Chandrasekar,CC
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You Know you are a Toastmaster, when…
By TM Juliana Rego
99.9% of your Email in-box is filled with messages from other toastmasters.
You have an entire room set aside for your TM magazines, manuals, trophies, certificates etc.,
You are either bringing home a trophy or carrying one back to the club for recycling.
You watch the newsreader and all you can notice are the “ah”s umhs and lack of vocal variety.
You are not contactable between 7.30pm to 9.30 pm each day & on Fridays too because you are busy
attending toastmasters meetings and your mobile is on silent mode.
You plan your holidays around your TM meeting dates because you don’t want to miss any.
You think you are going to be free on Friday and then you get that invitation you cannot say ‘no’ to.
You have no inhibitions about copying ideas, catch phrases, themes even entire speeches.
You have heard at least one international speaker of repute without having to shell out a dime.
You are willing to give up the cricket one day international, liverpool vs: Chelsea or Wimbledon all because you have a role at toastmasters.
Your company may not be promoting you but in TM you are the president, Vice president or even district governor.
You address all your colleagues as fellow toastmasters.
Irrespective of what the mentor has said, you take second opinions.
You are an ace at organizing meetings, producing newsletters, plotting agendas and getting roles players
even in the middle of the night.
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Kanoo Contestants and Role Players in action at the Area Contest 17th Feb
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At Kanoo We Kan!
By TM Nisha Sanjeev
Size doesn't matter nor face lift smiles
Status doesn't flaunt nor asset files;
It's a place on earth that helps us raise a toast
One that makes us believe - only we kan!
A manager who orders or office boy who follows
A mother who cuddles or superwoman who bellows;
It's a place on earth that differentiates none
One that embraces all and makes no fun!
Nationalities and accents where will diffuse
Expertise and knowledge where will form no views;
It's a place on earth that propels us over miles
One that nurtures us within and lights up our smiles!
Roles various we are encouraged to play
Inhibitions myriad we learn to keep at bay;
It's a place on earth that hones our skills
One that lets us revel in developmental thrills!
Speaking blues or presentation fears
Evaluation nerves or humourless sneers;
It's a place on earth where we forget our woes
One that guides us to stand tall on our toes!
Contest rehearsals, picnic fun or daily chores
Mentors, mentees and volunteers gather in hordes;
It's a place on earth where we are showered respect
One that values the individuals in us and makes us perfect!
This is a place that leads us, but lets us be seen
Polishes our skills, but lets us bask in its sheen;
As our self-esteem soars, fellow masters raise a toast
And we all rise up to scream - At Kanoo We Kan!
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Close up with Kanoo’s Power Couple –Interview
by Praveen
Q1 : How did it all start ? Where was the first meeting of such compatible souls? Was
it ..love at first site?
Flavia : We met whilst pursuing our post-graduate studies in English Literature at the University
of Bombay , following an introduction through a mutual friend , in Feb. 1972 ..
No, it was not love at first sight , but it was certainly a relationship that grew over the years
culminating in marriage in November 1979 , in Mumbai , that too long distance , he in Mumbai-Muscat and me in London ...You could say we developed our writing skills still further during those
7 years ..!
Hubert: In fact the exact spot was the area outside our lecture halls , between lectures , when
Susan George introduced us ...I had heard about her through my sisters , and was curious ...Also ,
we got closer whilst working on the send off event for the Senior batch ..
Q2 : What was the one most pulling/attractive thing about your would be?
Flavia : He always made me laugh ...still does..!
Hubert: Her sincerity and simplicity ......
Q3 : Was there any problem/issue in finally tying the knot? Any Bollywood type family drama? (I am excited to know)
Flavia : Not really , but a distinct opposition from my parents to my decision to leave London after marriage and follow him to
Muscat where he was stationed .
Hubert: No , but I had to wait 7 years to get married , due to family commitments..
Q4 : If you would like to change one thing in your spouse, what would that be?
Flavia : Sudden impulsiveness and lack of patience at times .
Hubert: Sometimes lack of punctuality ..
Q5 : What is the secret of such an excellent chemistry between both of you?
Flavia : Accepting him as he is ....
Hubert: Accepting her as she is ..........
Q6 : Do you think there have been some major compromises from either side on this fruitful journey?
Flavia : No major compromises , but a relationship is always about adjustments ---give and take
Hubert: No…
Q7 : You are together almost 24/7. Please tell me how do you maintain that ‘pull’ for each other so consistently?
Flavia : We enjoy similar interests which are usually media related , as do our children , so that makes life even more enjoyable..
Hubert: We are fortunate that we work in the same profession , as well as spend our community service time in the Parish
together .
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Q8: Talking about conflicts, I am sure they are part and parcel of your life like any body else’s. Please tell me how do
you resolve them? Who breaks the ice? Does it follow with flowers, chocolates?
Flavia : Nothing of the sort -conflicts do not need flowers and chocolates ...( one depletes the environment and the other sits
on your waistline...!! ) Its usually a period of silence ---sometimes a very long one...each with our own thoughts and feelings --followed later by a perfectly normal conversation about something quite mundane ...
Again , it is always humour that breaks the ice ---usually HM's..
Hubert: Same as above…
Q9: I am sure Toastmasters club has played an important role in your lives. Please tell me in brief how it has brought
changes in your personal and professional lives? How long has been this journey so far?
Flavia : Whilst my TM journey has been less than 2 years old , it has helped me to enhance my existing skills ..Speaking before
an audience has come easily to me since childhood , since I've had the gift of the gab ...so has taking on leadership skills , as I
held various positions in my college days , from College Council Secretary to Head Girl , representing Goa at the Republic Day
Parade in the N.C.C , and then later as School teacher and Radio Announcer ..
However , TMI has helped me to harness all these capabilities and energies , into what it should be when communicating effectively as a speaker and Leader . I've learned to use time effectively and thereby improved my writing and speaking
skills ..So whether its communicating in my professional life or otherwise , the lessons learnt in TMI have been very effective .
Hubert: Yes it has played a very important role in my life . I have learned to discipline my day to day personal and professional
life based on each of the Projects from the basic CC Manual . My main focus being on P3 --Come to the Point---.
Professionally , I am much more organised and relaxed . Project 5 --Your Body Speaks --has helped me to express myself better , and more importantly , to listen and observe the body language of others .
Q10 : What will be your advise to the new TM members? How can they keep their motivation level high in order to
reach DTM stage?
Flavia : As I see it , TMI , is about achieving various levels of communication and leadership skills from the very basic to the
advanced ...It is about improving this at every level .
Whilst body language , vocal variety , structure , expression and so on are important , it is the fundamentals that are vital ...These are attempting to speak and write correctly , using accepted standards whether written , vocal or visual ..Else , it
results in doing the same thing incorrectly throughout your TM's journey , having achieved and collected mere Titles ..
TMI offers us excellent guidelines both in the manuals at hand as well as other sources ...Lets use them all effectively .
Hubert: My advice to new TMs is first of all to know why they have joined TMI .. to find out the real purpose in joining . If its
not to improve your leadership and communication skills -----think again..!
If it is for the right reasons , then be loyal to your club , and focus on the TM Mission --''Be a thought Leader and support
fellow Toastmasters ''.
Be proud to be a Toastmaster and let it show .
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Dubai Shopping Festival by Miss. Pari Gupta Continued from Page 12………………………….
Many of you reading this must have already planned your vacations – going to your home countries to meet your families or
out of Dubai to some tourist destination…But all of you who have decided to stay here no need to worry because we all can
have a heavenly experience here in Dubai in the form of DUBAI SUMMER SURPRISES.
Dubai Summer Surprises is the summer counterpart of the Dubai Shopping Festival. For ten weeks, special events are held in
many of the shopping malls with themes changing weekly. It has a family emphasis, focusing on both fun and education.
It was launched in 1998 to position Dubai as a summer destination and attract tourists from nearby countries such as Oman
and Kuwait.
This annual event
has helped
change the concept
of
summer in Dubai,
and put the
emirate on the
map as an
international summer holiday
destination.
More than
100 shows and
activities
like ice-sculpture
and
icecream
sundae
decoration
competitions have
b e e n
planned for the
31 days of
fun. This festival
is one of
the highlights of
the
city’s
summer calendar
with
GCC
residents
and
other tourists flocking to
the
city
looking for bargains in the
over 6,000 stores
participating in this annual
event. There are loads of promotions. Every buyer is a winner. It is such fun to see how these malls are filled with happy
people all over and becoming shopaholics. I know soon I will be one of them rushing to the Emirates Mall to shop in my favourite outlets Virgin Megastore, Splash and Forever 21.
DSS is not only about shopping. Modesh Fun_City is an edutainment area for kids, open throughout the duration of the festival. Modhesh means ‘amazing’ in Arabic which is the smiling yellow character that features the festival mascot. This huge
entertainment space is divided into different themed zones. Toddlers, kids, and teenagers will all find plenty to do and discover here - from playgrounds and soft toy areas to the latest video games and a 4D cinema. Modhesh World is a child's
dream come true.
Summer is filled with surprises and lots of fun. Every year DSS is celebrated in a new and unique way and this year it is going to be double the fun and double the surprises. I am sure that everyone is going to have a pleasant vacation and enjoys
themselves to the fullest.
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Paradox of life
ered his voice and asked me. Mama you love writing sto-
By Shalini Menezes
reminiscing my past.. and how life would be had I been a
My family, especially me , were eagerly looking
forward to the Eid holidays. I had planned many things,
the list seemed endless. Long overdue ones, on the top
of the list was my favourite …(Pause) shopping, tailoring and on the home front house cleaning !. I woke up
the first day... all set to cook a sumptuous breakfast..Suddenly from behind me, I heard a familiar voice
”Mamaa, Mamaa” it was my little prince… I wasn't very
pleased as I thought this morning time is ME time.. time
just for me ..I had planned to make a pineapple cake and
eggplant Biryani. It sounded offbeat.. so what.. why not
give it a try !! I had eggplants on my table all ready to
be cut .. that’s when sprang the first question… or
should I say ..the first bomb…’what is this he asked
me?.. (A startled look) Eggplant I replied.. wasn't it
obvious.. Little boys as we know are real pranks…2nd
bomb came my way “where is the egg in the eggplant…
even before I could think of something worthwhile to
answer, sprang another question. Oh Mamaa, tell me
“Where is the pine or the apple in the pineapple” Oh ..
what’s happening I thought.. For a moment I felt as if I
was standing right in front of a firing squad, the next
question confused me further. Completely bemused, he
asked “Mamaa tell me , why are french fries called so..
were they invented in France?” .. I was now so embarrassed. I needed my search engines on…I was lost.. how
do I explain the paradoxes of this language. Suddenly
he began sneezing incessantly… with all my motherly
affection I went to cuddle and pacify him… there was
me.. poor victim battered by questions. For which I had
just no answers.. Mama, now you will say,, Nigel.. you had
the ice cream last night and now your nose is running…
sometimes you say don't wear a dirty pair of socks as
your feet will smell… noses run and feet smell..Mama I
am totally confused now..
writer… And why is it that
writers write, but fingers
don't fing, grocers don't
groce, and hammers don't
ham? If the plural of tooth
is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth beeth? One
goose, 2 geese. So, one
moose, 2 meese? One index,
two
cheese
the
choose?
I
indices?
Is
plural
of
was
going
through hell…Hearing all the commotion in the kitchen
my little princess woke up. And tiptoed into the
kitchen… she was patiently listening to the conversation
and then she started.. Mama, if Nigel is done. I have
some more.. If the teacher taught, why isn't it also
true that the preacher praught? If adults commit adultery, do infants commit infantry?. And if pro and con
are opposites, is congress the opposite of progress?
How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as
hell another?. When a house burns up, it burns down.
You fill in a form by filling it out, and an alarm clock
goes off by going on. I wanted to run to my office.. did
I invite all this on myself..I turned back and saw a
smirk and then a grin…That was my beloved husband..If
both your kids are done.. I have some questions too.
This definitely had to be the icing on my burnt cake.
When the stars are out, they are visible, but when the
lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind
up my watch, I start it, but when I wind up this essay, I
end it. Language is like the air we breathe. It's invisible, inescapable, indispensable, and we take it for
granted. But, when we take the time to step back and
listen to the sounds that escape from the holes in people's faces and to ex- plore the paradoxes and vagaries
Was I being bamboozled …..it had to be.. every
day I tell my son… use correct words.. pronounce them
clearly.. and this was the price I was paying.. a hefty
price… I was waiting for this little boy to go play with
his toys.. cars. Guns..but
ries.. did you not want to be a writer .. Oh yes.. I was
here I was thrust into the
battlefield and all the ammunition targeted at me.. just
of English, we find that hot dogs can be cold, darkrooms
can be lit, homework can be done in school, nightmares
can take place in broad daylight while morning sickness
and daydreaming can take place at night, I find it difficult to understand the paradoxes of this language.. can
you?.
Oops ! Kan you ??.
me.. I could see that look on his face.. and then he low-
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Down memory lane…………
bitions, my self-doubt and my fears, I found a new fam-
by MTM Marina Satish, ACB/CL, Immediate Past President
lot of wonderful friends, not just within the club but
ily in Kanoo Toastmasters…a new World where I made a
Had I joined Toastmasters in my teens …or even in
my twenties… I would have perhaps done better in my professional life. Looking back through the window of time I
cannot help but count the numerous opportunities I missed
in life – be it while studying or during my career that
spanned over two decades – just because I feared public
speaking. I could not sell myself, I could not express my
ideas, I could not put a point forward…in short I missed out
on a lot. I would not have discovered my true self had I
not joined Toastmasters!
We were at a friend’s place one evening when I was
introduced to V.P Menon who, I later learnt, was one of the
most respected members in the toastmastering community!
Over dinner he suggested that I join Toastmasters, which
excited me initially.
The
ex-
citement turned
into a feeling of
nervousness and
self-doubt
soon
after I attended
one of the meetings as a guest…
Thus my journey
began: from one
club to another
looking for the
“right”
club
to
make a humble
beginning, to be
able to utter a
few words in front of an audience without collapsing. A
few months and a dozen visits down the road , I realized
there is no place better than home. And HOME to me, to
kick off the shackles that held me, was none other than the
KANOO CLUB.
Finally in August of 2008, with the sun and humidity strong enough to melt away all my inhibitions, I
mustered up enough courage to join the Kanoo Toastmasters club. And the last four years have been the
best years of my life because KANOO provided me with
the platform to discover myself. The hidden talent, the
hidden energy and the hidden enthusiasm all came pouring out and the realization that I KAN(OO) DO hit me
also in the vast Toastmastering community.
I have been a part of the Excom for the entire
period that I have been with Kanoo Toastmasters. In
my first year, probably soon after my “icebreaker”, I
was tasked with helping the then V.P Public Relations.
Was it because I delivered a powerful icebreaker?
Surely Not! Back then the demand to fill Excom roles
was more than the supply and every new member was
kind of “told” to be a part of the EXCOM. It was almost like we had no choice. In hindsight it worked very
well for me because all my life where I had a choice I
had said NO! During this time I made great progress
with my CC/ CL path, but my work with the VPPR mainly
involved cat and mouse chases, with me trying to arrange a handover… with little progress!!!
Then the time for elections came and I was the
unanimous choice for the role of VP-Membership.
It
was a challenge for me, especially at a time, when the
economy had slumped and the only table topics discussed were recession, attrition, job insecurity, investment losses, bank loans etc. But this was a role that
gave me immense satisfaction since despite the problems; we not only managed to retain most of our members but also added 19 new members in that year. It
was an immensely satisfying year for the club and to me
as well as I started “believing” in myself.
In my third year at Toastmasters I took up the
role of VP-Education.
By now the rusted skills were
slowly but surely getting greased and I had a challenging, yet an awesome learning experience, especially
walking hand in hand with one of the most vibrant personalities …the then President Juliana Rego.
“The
leader is only as good as the team” and we had a great
team that was full of energy and new ideas. With excellent team effort it turned out to be one of the most
successful and fulfilling years for Kanoo Toastmasters
club where we earned 10/10 DCP points for the first
time since the inception of the club in 2004.
As the President of the club last year, I can
confidently say that this role catapulted me to a new
level altogether.
It gave me ample opportunities to
practice my impromptu speaking skills, manage a diverse
and dynamic team, and lead the club through yet another extremely successful year.
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Name
Kanoo Toastmasters Club
Club No. 632593
Area 1, Div B
District 20
Toastmasters International at a Gla
nce
Head Quarters: Santa Margarita, Cali
fornia
Founder
: Dr. Ralph C. Smedley
Membership worldwide :270,000
Visit: Us on Web
http://
kanootm.toastmastersclub
Clubs worldwide :13,000 , Over 70 in
UAE.
TMI Network : in over 116 countries
You KAN With Kanoo
Cost of joining : USD 36/- every 6
months
This is the non profit organization ...
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We are in Bur Duba
“where leaders are made”
Answers to our Quiz
1) - Boxing.
marks, brackets, parenthesis, braces,
and ellipses.
(2) It's Niagara Falls. The rim is worn
down about 2 and a half feet each
year because of the millions of gallons
of water that rush over it every minute.
(8) The lakes are in Minnesota. The
team was originally known as the Minneapolis Lakers, and kept the name
when they moved west.
(3) They are asparagus and rhubarb.
(4) Ten times (not eleven, as most
people seem to think).
(5) The sports are Baseball and
Cricket.
(6) It's the Strawberry.
(7) Period, comma, colon, semicolon,
dash, hyphen, apostrophe, question
mark, exclamation point, quotation
(9) Lettuce.
(10) Shoes, socks, sandals, sneakers,
slippers, skis, snowshoes, stockings,
and so on.
Acknowledgements:
Personal & Special thanks to
TMs Victor for the photos.
Flavia Miranda for proof
reading and Ms Savita Fernandes for her tireless editing
& invaluable inputs. This issue
is dedicated to leaders such
as you.
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