Newsletter_2

ANGELS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

2018 – 2019

Club Number
858460
Area13, Division B,
District 20

22nd JUNE 2019

Club Officers: Message from District CGD Mohamed Saleem
PRESIDENT Message from District PR TM Naseema khan
TM Fareeda Bai Message from Division Director TM Shivraj Piramuthu
V. P EDUCATION Message from Area Director TM Rajendran Ambadath
TM Asha Rani Message from Charter President DTM Rosaline Roy
V.P MEMBERSHIP Message from Club President TM Fareeda Bai
TM Mona Zuleiqa
VPPR “Moments of Truth is a roadmap to a Successful and
TM Bijal Karia Quality Club”
SECRETARY DTM Ali Shabaz Ali – Region 11 Director
TM Anagha
Madhusudan “A Club where any woman can turn into Angel with
TREASURER tactful art of communication & leadership”
TM Asha Pradeep DTM Anil Menon – District 20 Logistics Head
SERGEANT AT
ARMS “A Club that strives towards quality, perfection and
TM Indu Nair fame through glamor”
DTM Ahmed Rizvi – BGCC Chairman

DISTRICT CLUB
GROWTH DIRECTOR

DTM Mohamed Saleem

If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything
done, ask a woman.” Margaret Thatcher

02/10/2005

A date to remember in the history of Toastmasters in the kingdom of
Bahrain. The first Ladies Only Club was chartered. The club was
chartered so it would cater the needs of homemakers and working
women who were looking for a platform to groom themselves into
better communicators and leaders, But the journey of this club wasn‟t
easy, The challenges kept coming, with many members leaving the
island membership retention was a daunting task, But the Club always
kept the spirits, there was always had influx of new members which
kept the club alive all these years.
Over the years, the members have excelled all the fields under the
able leadership of DTM. Rosaline Roy Charlie. The club have
produced champions at Area, Division level in all the categories. The
art of managing an world class event was witnessed during the
“Confluence”. The entire event was meticulously planned and
executed; it did create a benchmark for future events.
Handling pressure managing credentials is huge challenge for any
leader, but this year the task was handled with ease by the team of
angels who didn‟t budge for any pressure.
Though club has exceeded all the expectations, it has few more
milestones to reach, like more DTM‟s, More District leaders. I am sure
they will achieve in coming years.
Congratulations to the club for reaching President‟s Distinguished
Club status and let the legacy continue. Best wishes to the incoming
officers.

AREA 13 DIRECTOR

TM Dr. RAJENDRAN
AMBADATH

Friends, while the incumbent Excom is passing the baton to
the new Excom 2019-‟20, I would like to express my
admiration and appreciation for the dedication, hard work and
inspiration evinced by the the former and congratulate the
latter in committing to uphold their legacy !
Well, it just isn‟t all about maintaining status-quo; it is
effectively a new beginning to march on. For, as American
humourist, Will Rogers remarked : “Even if you are on the right
track, you will get run over if you just sit there”. So you are on
a perpetual quest to better your best.
It is that fresh feeling of newness that we experience in every
venture we undertake in life that imparts a sense of initiative,
courage and confidence to move ahead. From this
perspective, it can be seen that almost every significant
breakthrough in any creative undertaking has sparked off from
a break with the tradition, the old ways of thinking into a
radically new angle of approach. Thus we all need a
„Paradigm Shift‟, whether at individual or institutional level, to
revive and rejuvenate. So consider this an opportunity !
Also, let me conclude by sharing a valuable insight from John
Quincy Adams : “If your actions inspire others to dream more,
learn more, do more and become more, you are a true
Leader”. Best wishes to the new team in attaining these ends !

Charter President

Angels Toastmasters Club

DTM Rosaline Roy

The club with confidence
Challenges always makes us build our confidence
‘Confluence 2017’ a convergence of world class speakers, was the
challenging event organised by Angels Toastmasters Club in December
2017. The success of the event was the sheer determination of ladies of
Angels toastmasters who believed that we can do the event. Chairing the
event made me along with my members build our confidence through our
team spirit.
This determination and team spirit made us embrace the term 2018-19
with more confidence. We started with ‘The Youth Leadership Program’
where in we had 25 participants trained as budding leaders and some of
them successfully continued by joining Rising Stars Gavel Club. The
program was led by President TM Fareeda Bai Thanzeer, Vice President
TM Asha Rani, Vice President Public Relations TM Bijal Karia and
Secretary TM Anagha Madhusudan.
In October 2019, as a part of Angels Membership marketing
Campaign, had organised their stall at TM Sushma Anil‟s Shinning Rays
event.
In October 2019, Angels also celebrated their Club’s 14th Anniversary
with dances and celebrations. The event was chaired by TM Mona Zulaika

In January 2019, Angels organised ‘The Desert Camp’ for
their families and friends. Number of games, Yoga session,
couple dance were organised by the event chair TM Anagha
Madhusudan.
In February 2019, Angels took up as Segt-at-arms team
under their Chief-Segt-at-arms DTM Rosaline Roy Charlie at
World Champion Ramona Smith‟s event ‘ Discover the
Champion Within’. The powerful angels proved the
efficiency as soldiers guarding the entry.
In March 2019, angels went an extra mile by organising ‘The
Blood Donation Camp’ chaired by TM Muneera
Mohammed. Through this camp angels showed their love and
care for the community at large by making toast masters
family donate their blood.
DTAC 2019 was another remarkable event where first time
Angels the ladies only Credentials team handled Credentials
under the Credentials Chair DTM Rosaline Roy Charlie.
Angles meticulous and professional handling of credentials
were appreciated by the entire district 20 members and
leaders.
Every event and challenge made us to learn and grow as a
team and helped us to build our confidence. We strongly
believe in the core values of toastmasters Integrity,
Respect, Service and Commitment. Being the Charter
President of Angels, I feel privileged, honoured and proud to
see the success of my club each year. Angels toastmasters
club is reaching greater heights every year. We definitely ore
our gratitude to our mentors and district leaders for always
being there supporting, helping and guiding us.

May the success journey of Angles Toastmasters Club
continue……

Wishes
Rosaline Roy Charlie, DTM
Charter President
Angels Toastmasters Club

President

Angels Toastmasters Club
TM FAREEDA BAI THANZEER

CC,CL,ALB

It is the time for reflection as we, Angels, have completed a full term successfully.
Our club has achieved President‟s Distinguished status again, 4th time in a row.
When the new EXCOM started with me being President of Angels, we were
concentrating more on the activities which we could do to benefit ourselves,
toastmasters and the society around us. We had the opportunity and privilege to
work with an excellent, hardworking, creative and enthusiastic members.
A Team truly means TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVE MORE. We could knit the
impossible possible with the Toastmaster‟s core values RISE
(RESPECT/INTEGRITY/SERVICE/ EXCELLENCE) and Angels core values
DREAM, BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE. Our TEAM gave us the strength and support to
move forward and together we achieved great things for the club.
Our term started in July 2018 and we‟ve successfully Conducted YLP & finale for 25
participants which was acclaimed and appreciated widely.
Conducted promotional booth, desert camp and a blood donation camp on Term
2019.
- Achieved District awards during DTAC 2019
- The PQD Award for 100% Pathways enrollment
- The PR awards for Best PR Team and the BEST Promotional Booth award.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and every Angel who
supported and guided and also took active roles in all the activities conducted. The
most important thing to remember is to have fun along with learning as Toastmasters
journey is meant to be enjoyable with self-development. According to sculptor,
Michelangelo, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the
sculptor to discover it.” In the same way, our task is to recognize the abilities and
gifts in each member and to nurture these in a unique way, in order for them to
realize their full potential.
I am truly privileged to be the President of Angels Toastmasters Club, I am also
privileged to have met the true angels from this club. Together we learned, achieved
and moved mountains.
Have Fun TEAM!!!
Fareeda Bai Thanzeer
President
Angels Toastmasters Club

PAST AREA 13 DIRECTOR

Angels Toastmasters Club
TM MUNEERA MOHAMED ALI

Journeying with The Angels

“Success is a journey, not a destination.” is a quote by Arthur Ashe that I
read somewhere and didn't quite understand then. I was too much into
destination happiness. My belief that happiness would come after my next
achievement- my CC, my CL, my next speech, my next meeting.....but I
never quite achieved it.
It's been seven years since I joined Toastmasters and every year, every
meeting, every role that I took up has been a learning experience. This
year, I learnt a lot as District 20 Club Quality Chair. I got to know more
about the clubs and leaders in both Kuwait and Bahrain.
Another wonderful experience this term was organizing the Angels
Toastmasters Club Blood Drive. It was a thoroughly rewarding experience
knowing that I and my team were able to do our bit to give back to the
society and help save lives!
The icing on the cake was being able to meet the WCPS 2018 TM
Ramona Smith and Toastmasters Immediate Past International Director
DTM Balraj Arunasalam at Discover the Champion Within and greeting my
fellow Toastmasters from Kuwait at DTAC- Bahrain this year.
And what I learnt after such an eventful term was that success indeed was
a journey because I failed to experience the happiness that my ACS was
sure to bring but which was just another certificate compared to the tons of
knowledge and growth that I achieved doing all the little roles that I took up
this year.
And all of this learning through enjoyment wouldn't have been possible but
for my fellow Angels who have always been supportive and ever helpful.
And this is where I have to admit that like success, happiness too is a
journey of embracing challenges, doing your best and being around

V. P. EDUCATION

Angels Toastmasters Club

TM ASHA RANI

CC,CL,ALB

I would like to thank each and every member for helping
me do my duties well, as your Vp Education. I also
thank all our members, whose great enthusiasm and
supportive attitude makes each meeting fun-filled and
educative. Our members completed 1CL 1ALB,1 ACS,1
ACG, Pathways Level1 Completion by 4 members,
Pathways level2 Completion by 2 members and thereby
we were able to get all 6 points from our educational
goals. We were also able to bag an award for 100%
pathways enrollment.
We all join Toastmasters to become great speakers and
great leaders All great speakers were great leaders.
That's why Toastmasters International considers
itself Where Leaders are Made. In Toastmasters,
instead of focusing on a weakness, we are trying to
minimize or overcome it, the Toastmasters program
works by helping us to identify and build on
our strengths. As our members work their way through
the Toastmasters program at their own pace, they are
challenged to identify and utilize their strengths in their
speeches.
My journey as Vp Education was completely a learning
experience for me. I believe that I have come a long
way from where I have started. I extend my gratitude to
each one of you who had helped me in my journey.
"If you want to grow as a person, surround yourself with
people who want to grow - and you will all grow
together."

VPPR “We all know how important communication is in life
and how daunting it can be to many. Toazstmasters‟
TM BIJAL KARIA
program develops confidence in people to effectively
communicate.“

On my first day as I entered the room filled with ladies,

my head was flooded with thoughts and questions as

to whether I will get along with them, whether I will be

able to perform well, whether I will be able to keep up
with everyone‟s expectations…but the enthusiastic

and multi-talented members of Angels Toastmasters

Club encouraged and motivated me at every step.

The year 2018-19 was a great start of the year with a power pact YLP
session followed by a chain of events like promotional booth at Shining
Rays Event, Shakhir desert camp and Blood Donation Drive. I was
previleged to take up the role of PR Head for a noble cause like the Blood
Donation Drive.
When you look at the greatest leaders, one of the traits they possess is the
ability to communicate effectively, which ender scores the importance of
communication skills. Taking up the role of VPPR in the year 2018-19 has
enhanced my communication skills to a great extent. I‟m glad Angels
banged two PR awards at the district level this year. Best PR Team Award
and Best Promotional Booth.I hope our club comes out with flying colors in
the coming years with enhanced performance taking up challenges.

27 January 2018 was when I finally decided to

conquer my inhibitions and start my toastmasters‟

journey. The first day when I stepped into Angels, the

smile, warmth and family environment made me

instantly want to become a part of this supportive

group of likeminded people. Not only has the

toastmasters‟ experience helped me in enriching my

public speaking skills and shaping my personality but

SECRETARYimparted me precious lessons on leadership skills.

TM ANAGHA The members bestowed their faith in me by electing

MADHUSUDAN me the secretary of the club in the same year.

This helped me take up roles and responsibilities for various other events

both within the toastmasters‟ circle and outside, that gave me the chance to

meet, interact and socialize with so many brilliant minds. I wish to continue

this journey with the same enthusiasm that I began with, as I foresee

myself carving a niche in this fascinating world of toastmasters by

unleashing my true potential and my vision is to make the club and all my

loving and supportive members proud of me.

New Member

Angels Toastmasters Club
TM INDU NAIR

A toastmaster’s journey!

I had a little seed, embedded in my heart,
I just needed some sunshine to give myself a start.
I met some pretty angels, who encouraged me to dream
They nurtured my little seed and built my self-esteem.

They helped me through my initial days,
And checked me when I was wrong.

They walked me through the Pathways
And watched me growing strong.

My plant is growing really fast,
And the branches soaring high!
Now I‟m ready to offer my shade

To travellers passing by.

The journey of a toastmaster, my friends!
Begins with a little seed

Take care to nurture it all the time
And watch it grow indeed!

If ever you need a friendly guide
And don‟t know where to go,

Angels Toastmasters welcomes you
To help you learn and grow.

(Poem by TM Indu Nair)

Since I came across Toastmasters, every

association with it had been fruitful. Day 1

when I went as a guest it taught me to be a

better listener. Since then after every

meeting and every role I played, I had taken

home something positive and better. The

MEMBER Table Topics helped me think on my foot
which used to be a freezing moment before I
TM LEEBA joined Toastmasters.

CC, CL, ALB

One of the most precious things I learnt from Toastmasters is to

widen my domain. This change in me happened during the time

when Angels Toastmasters Club had organized a blood donation

camp under the leadership of TM Muneera Mohammad. Since

then I have made it a appoint not only to do every single bit I can

do for our society but also encourage others to look beyond the

traditional arena.

People will forget what you said, but people will never forget what

you did to make them feel better. At this Blood Donation Mission I

rather we as a team realized, that even the smallest deed we do

for the society can be a life changing moment for many.

New Member On the occasion of international yoga day,
last year, my friend forced me into taking
TM DR. VEENA yoga session. Till that time I used to wonder
how people control their mind from the
happenings around them. Although I used to
do yoga during my school days I never knew
its benefits, it took decades for me to restart
it. Now I am amazed by the fact that how the
meditation helps to control our stress,

Sara Lazar, who has PhD in Neuroscience of Yoga and
Meditation, tell that we can have brains of 25yers even at the age
of 50years if we regularly do yoga and meditation. Her study on
16 healthy young individuals has showed that MBSR (meditation
based stress release) is associated with changes in gray matter
concentration in brain regions involved in learning and memory
processes, emotion regulation, self-referential processing, and
perspective taking.So dear friends, on this day of international
yoga day, start doing meditations and yoga and prevent
shrinkage of cortexes and look healthy and relaxed.

SECRETARY

Angels Toastmasters Club
TM ANAGHA MADHUSUDAN

27 January 2018 , I stepped into the new year with new dreams and aspirations, it
was also a day when I finally decided to conquer my inhibitions and start my
toastmasters‟ journey. Ever since childhood days I was passionate about public
speaking, but I could never find enough opportunities to utilize my potential.
It was Angel‟s toastmasters who gave me the opportunity to be a part of the family
and help me experience this wonderful journey so far.
I would say that it was a momentous day for me. The first day when I stepped into
Angels, the smile, warmth and family environment made me instantly want to become
a part of this supportive group of individuals.
Not only has the toastmasters‟ experience helped me in enriching my public
speaking skills and shaping my personality but imparted me precious lessons on
leadership skills. The members bestowed their faith in me by electing me the
secretary of the club in the same year I joined. This helped me take up roles and
responsibilities for various other events both within the toastmasters‟ circle and
outside, that gave me the chance to meet, interact and socialize with so many brilliant
minds.
It was indeed beautiful to see the magic of public speaking unfolding itself as an art.
My liking towards it only grew bigger with these experiences and today I stand with
the zeal to envision myself achieving great heights in the world of public speaking.
So I will continue this journey with the same enthusiasm that I began with, as I
foresee myself carving a niche in this fascinating world of toastmasters by unleashing
my true potential and my vision is to make the club and all my loving and supportive
members proud of me!

ANGELS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

LOOKING BACK 2018-2019

YOUTH LEADERSHIPPROGRAM SAKHIR DESERT CAMP
GRAND FINALE HELD AT S HOTEL

CLUB ANNIVERSARY MEETING BLOOD DONATION CAMP AT
SALMANIYA MEDICAL COMPLEX

LUNCH WITH WORLD CHAMION LUNCH WITH REGION 11 DIRECTOR
RAMONA SMITH DUNSTANETTE MACUALEY

MEETINGS AND CONTESTS

JOINT MEETING WITH JOINT MEETING WITH

YOUNG ADULTS TOASTMASTERS CLUB PAKISTAN COMMUNITY TOASTMASTERS

ANGELS TOASTMASTERS CLUB AREA 13 CONTEST AT
ANNUAL CLUB CONTEST BAHRAIN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS

SERGEANT AT ARMS TEAM AT WITH PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
‘DISCOUVER THE CHAMION’ DTM BALRAJ ARUNACHALAM

ANGELS AT DTAC
CREDENTIALS TEAM AND AWARDS

CREDENTIALS TEAM AT DTAC 2019 WITH WORLD CHAMPION
LANCE MILLER AT DTAC 2019

DISTRICT PR TEAM AWARD DISTRICT PR TEAM AWARD
IST PLACE BEST PROMOTIONAL BOOTH-1ST PLACE

CREDENTIAL HEAD DTM ROSALINE ROY
RECEIVING MOMENTUM FROM DISTRICT DIRECTOR

New Member

Angels Toastmasters Club

TM Dr. Veena

On the occasion of international yoga day, last year, my friend
forced me into taking yoga session. Till that time I used to
wonder how people control their mind from the happenings
around them. Although I used to do yoga during my school
days I never knew its benefits, it took decades for me to restart
it. Now I am amazed by the fact that how the meditation helps
to control our stress, depression and anxiety and decreases
insomnia and increases quality of life.
Sara Lazar, who has PhD in Neuroscience of Yoga and
Meditation, tell that we can have brains of 25yers even at the

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and mjoeminoerdy. processes, emotion regulation, self-referential

processing, and perspective taking.
So dear friends, on this day of international yoga day, start
doing meditations and yoga and prevent shrinkage of cortexes
and look healthy and relaxed.