Saturday, September 29, 2012

Let Us Talk: Enhancing the Club's Learning Environment

Let Us Talk keeps up its reputation for bringing its readers innovative content. TM Saleh Al Khamyasi has facilitated a group discussion on the topic of "Enhancing the Club's Learning Environment". A topic which is very relevant to all the clubs in our division. The panel consisted of: Dr. Rajan Philips, DTM. TM G Kumar ACB/CL Hemanth Bhaskaran CC/CL M Ramesh Their discussion with let us talk was so interesting, thought provoking and certainly...

Monday, September 24, 2012

A Talk on Cloud Computing

Dear Toastmasters,  The Saud Bahwan Toastmasters is pleased to invite the Toastmaster community to its  257th session. The highlight of the proceeding will be an informative and technology driven talk on 'Cloud Computing' by guest speaker Mrs. Shanthi Vijay, a Project Manager with Information Technology Authority, Oman. Cloud computing is surely the technology of the future as increasing number of enterprises are...

Speaker To Trainer Workshop

Dear Fellow Toastmasters, The bell is ringing to draw your attention. From a Speaker to trainer there is a big leap the ALG Education & training has in store for you to sharpen your competencies. The Seats are limited. The details are highlighted in the invite. Register now before the seats are all taken away.       Best Regards Saleh Abdullah Alkhamyasi Division D PRO Touch to Transfor...

Celebrating the Taste of Achievements

Those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance know that he is humble, simple and fun to be around. However, his humbleness did not deprive him the joy of nurturing a dream and aspires in a slow but steady manner to make it a tangible reality.   TM Dr. K Guru Raja Rao     Area Governor for area 64 TM.K.GURU RAJA RAO has added another feather to his cap. Recently he has been awarded a “Doctorate in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION” by...

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Let Us Talk - Optimistic Sheikha: A Toastmaster with a Persevering Spirit

Visit Let us Talk for this week's interview as TM Saleh al Khamyasi sits down for a thought provoking interview with DTM Sheikha Al Harthy. Her years of association with the Toastmaster movement in Division D makes for an inspiring read. DTM Sheikha Al Harthy   Click here to read the interview on Let Us Talk &nbs...

NTI and the awaited Mega Event

NTI Toastmasters Club has set aside Wednesday 26th of September 2012 as a mega event day to commemorate its 250th session. TM Rajasekaran the Head of the organizing committee stated that NTI has so many marvelous achievements to celebrate and therefore, it is with a sense of pride and achievements that we are all clubbing hands to make that evening a memorable experience TM Rajasekaran NTI Toastmasters The VP Public Relations TM Athavan,...

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Congratulating The Smiling Dad

Our heartfelt congratulation, for TM Rajan China of NTI Toastmasters and his wife for the arrival of the Crown prince, their first born baby boy. TM Bushra Ali a Division PR Reporter contacted TM Rajan and his wife and congratulated them on behalf of our Division. The mother revealed that “staring at my baby and watching him flash an innocent smile fills me with joy and affection”. The dad on the other hand shared his happiness with us and stated...

The Awaited Grand Daughter

Our heartfelt congratulation, for TM Dr. Basheer Ahmed of New Tracks Toastmasters and his family members for the arrival of the awaited grand daughter.TM Nashreen AbdelRehman a Division PR Reporter contacted TM Basheer and congratulated him on behalf of our Division. Highlighting his happiness TM Basheer stated that “having grandchild fills the heart with unmatched joy. Amina the baby’s name injected the family with an extra dosage of happiness...

Celebrating the Innovative Spectrum

18th of September 2012, was another memorable day at Saud Bahwan Toastmasters club. The session was specifically devoted to unveiling the 7th Issue of 'SPECTRUM' - the club newsletter of with its innovative new look. Shedding light on the club creative touch to reviving and strengthening the Spectrum brand the VP PR TM Saiju Victor Explained the significance of the new logo of Spectrum. He highlighted that the logo depicts the blue color in the...

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Golden Quarter Award 2012

Dear District 20 Leaders & Builders,   Good day to you..   Want to learn how to INCREASE your Membership Growth?...Simple   Start a club during the GOLDEN QUARTER PERIOD – Pay for 20 new or dual members during charter (before September 2012), and make payments for the same 20 members again in October 2012 & April 2013, i.e. by the end of the year 2012-13 your Area & Division would have 60 (20 members...

Let Us Talk - Victorious Vicky: A Toastmaster with a Zeal for Achievements

Visit Let us Talk for this week's interview as TM Saleh al Khamyasi sits down for a thought provoking interview with our vibrant LG for Education and Training, DTM  Maria Victoria Ferrer. DTM Maria Victoria Ferrer Click here to read the interview on Let Us Ta...

Congratulation Grandpa

On behalf of the toastmasters community here join me in extending our heartfelt congratulation for a toastmaster who won our hearts and earned our respect. Let us all say Alf Mabrook   to Area Governor for Area 4 Dr. John Valliattu  who was bestowed with a beautiful grand baby girl who is named Isabelle Susan John.  Grandpa, Grandma, the baby’s parents and the rest of the family members let us all recite this Poem by Victoria...

Monday, September 10, 2012

SBAG Toastmasters Club Installation Ceremony

An Evening of Appreciation & Motivation Pausing to appreciate the accomplished efforts rendered by the club’s outgoing president and his team in the executive committee and motivates the incoming team to take the success to greater heights. SBAG Toastmasters club Installation Ceremony on September 6th, 2012 was a tap on the shoulder.  The purpose of this ceremony is ostensibly to appreciate the effort that 2011-12 officers had devoted,...

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Heartfelt Condolences....

On behalf of the Division D team and the entire Toastmaster community, we give our heartfelt condolences to   TM Saleh Al Khamyasi from, our Division D PRO, on the passing of his Aunt. We pray to the Almighty to rest her soul in his Heavenly Kingdom, and give strength and patience to   Saleh  and his Famil...

Let Us Talk: TM Antony Issac

Visit Let us Talk for this week's interview as TM Saleh al Khamyasi sits down for a thought provoking interview with experienced Toastmaster Antony Issac. TM Antony Issac Click here to visit Let Us Ta...

Organizing Speech Contests Made Simple

On Friday 6th of September, the NTI building in Alkhuair embraced the first training and education initiative Division D has in store for its toastmasters’ members.  The workshop on organizing speech contest was facilitated  ACS/CL Girish Kumar  a seasoned toastmasters who has played many roles such as  VP Education, president, Area Governor and AG Education and Training. Such versatile experience was certainly reflected in...

Way to Go Area Governor Cyprian

The Evening of Tuesday 11th of September will pave the way for the birth of a new Toastmasters Club in Area 67, Area Governor CYPRIAN MISQUITH in a statement to the division blog stated that “ the birth of a new toastmasters club is like an enlightening torch. extending a helping hand for others to hone their communication and leadership skills is a duty of each toastmaster. The area governor indicated that the plan is to conduct a demonstration...

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

A Joyful Journey

Dear Fellow toastmasters, While I was reading the last issue of the Toastmaster Magazine I was intrigued with the inspiring words of the Toastmasters International President DTM MICHAEL NOTARO.  Within his  last view point Michael reflects the powerful impact of toastmasters as a platform for immense personal development and Growth. I think you would agree with me that distance from a shy college student who wants to avoid  being...

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Let Us Talk: DTM Alex Ginete

Visit Let us Talk for this week's interview as TM Saleh al Khamyasi sits down for a thought provoking interview with experienced Toastmaster par excellence and the District 20 Governer DTM Alex Ginete.   DTM Alex Ginete District Governer, District 20  Click here to visit Let Us Ta...

Organizing a Speech Contest Workshop - September 7

Dear Fellow Toastmasters,   Planning, organizing and implementing mega events such as contests require a well designed induction program. The induction program will be instrumental in providing us with the necessary skill set to organize successful contests at the club and area levels. The Division recognizes the need for such a knowledge transfer and is focussed towards empowering the clubs to be well versed in...