In the Next Edition... • A word from our Leaders • TMs in the workplace • Div M Conference Report “Communication for Generations” YOUR TEAM...WORKING WITH YOU...FOR YOU When I first joined Dhahran Toastmasters Club two years ago, I was not sure how a two-hour program could effectively enhance communication and leadership skills for individuals over the long run. I still remember the day when my mentor, the Area Governor at that time, approached me to nominate myself as the Executive Committee‟s Club Secretary, just a few weeks after my induction. It was honestly the trigger for my first step to leadership. Unlike my vision - of attending club meetings every now and then - his vision was to develop potential leaders. I am really thankful for his vision, and for the mentorship program available to us through Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization. In January 2010, and during the “term-plan” brainstorming meeting, with the rest of the Executive Committee, the fact that the club had developed many champions over the past 32 years who represent the club‟s beating heart, and enrich the club meetings with their participation, became apparent. On the other hand, we currently have numerous professionals and prospective champions who are being mentored and coached towards their goals. That is when we agreed on “Club of Champions … Platform for Professionals” as our theme for our term. Members of Dhahran Toastmasters Club have been among the stars competing against other competent Toastmasters in the Gulf and District level. In terms of the club‟s leadership record, it simply sparks. It has been an attention grabber and a strength factor to see active members eager to participate in leadership assignments, and to volunteer in Area and Division activities. It gave us all great pleasure to achieve the highest ranking of the Distinguished Club Program, and to succeed in several membership building programs which clearly demonstrates the competency of the members. All these achievements and more could not be accomplished without the friendly and family-like environment that we have within the club - an environment that encourages members to attend regularly and guests who submit membership applications promptly. It is now my opinion that, Toastmasters International program can enhance your success in your workplace, and in your daily activities. Hassan Alaiwi President, Dhahran Toastmasters Club February, 2010 VOL 1, ISSUE 1 THE PODIUM DHAHRAN TOASTMASTERS CLUB NEWSLETTER ..CLUB OF CHAMPIONS …PLATFORM FOR PROFESSIONALS Ask the Expert... Am I allowed to do projects within a manual in a different order? You should be doing manual projects in sequence, because the Toastmasters program was designed to teach one skill at a time, with each new skill building on the preceding skills.
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In the Next Edition...
• A word from our Leaders
• TMs in the workplace
• Div M Conference Report
“Communication for Generations”
YOUR TEAM...WORKING WITH
YOU...FOR YOU
When I first joined Dhahran Toastmasters Club two years
ago, I was not sure how a two-hour program could
effectively enhance communication and leadership skills
for individuals over the long run. I still remember the day
when my mentor, the Area Governor at that time,
approached me to nominate myself as the Executive
Committee‟s Club Secretary, just a few weeks after my
induction. It was honestly the trigger for my first step to
leadership. Unlike my vision - of attending club meetings
every now and then - his vision was to develop potential
leaders. I am really thankful for his vision, and for the
mentorship program available to us through Toastmasters
International, a non-profit organization.
In January 2010, and during the “term-plan”
brainstorming meeting, with the rest of the Executive
Committee, the fact that the club had developed many
champions over the past 32 years who represent the
club‟s beating heart, and enrich the club meetings with
their participation, became apparent. On the other
hand, we currently have numerous professionals and
prospective champions who are being mentored and
coached towards their goals. That is when we agreed
on “Club of Champions … Platform for Professionals” as
our theme for our term.
Members of Dhahran Toastmasters Club have been
among the stars competing against other competent
Toastmasters in the Gulf and District level. In terms of the
club‟s leadership record, it simply sparks. It has been an
attention grabber and a strength factor to see active
members eager to participate in leadership assignments,
and to volunteer in Area and Division activities.
It gave us all great pleasure to achieve the highest
ranking of the Distinguished Club Program, and to
succeed in several membership building programs which
clearly demonstrates the competency of the members.
All these achievements and more could not be
accomplished without the friendly and family-like
environment that we have within the club - an
environment that encourages members to attend
regularly and guests who submit membership
applications promptly.
It is now my opinion that, Toastmasters International
program can enhance your success in your workplace,
and in your daily activities.
Hassan Alaiwi
President, Dhahran Toastmasters Club
February, 2010 VOL 1, ISSUE 1
THE PODIUM
DHAHRAN TOASTMASTERS CLUB NEWSLETTER
..CLUB OF CHAMPIONS
…PLATFORM FOR PROFESSIONALS
Ask the Expert...
Am I allowed to do projects
within a manual in a different
order?
You should be doing manual
projects in sequence, because
the Toastmasters program was
designed to teach one skill at a
time, with each new skill
building on the preceding skills.
OUR EFFECTIVENESS DEPENDS ON OUR ABILITY TO REACH
OTHERS....EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ENCOURAGES EMPLOYEES TO JOIN THE TOASTMASTERS PROGRAM
“As soon as you move one step up from the bottom, your effectiveness depends on your ability to reach
others through the spoken and written word.” Peter Drucker
The ability to communicate distinguishes man in the animal kingdom. As a social animal, man‟s ability to give
and receive important information and emotion plays an important role in career success. This is nowhere
more true than in the healthcare profession. What do patients want? A trusting partnership that can only be
built on reliable communication at the bedside far and away trumps all other factors in satisfaction ratings.
Further, as SAMSO re-engineers itself, managers and leaders will be identified based on the efficacy of their
communication skills.
I am encouraging staff to join the Toastmasters program, and congratulate Dhahran Toastmasters Club on all
its efforts and achievements so far.
Richard B Birrer, M.D.,
Executive Director, SAMSO
DISTINGUISHED CLUB
PROGRAM
President's Distinguished Club – the
highest level of recognition
available. The Club met the
membership prerequisite and
achieved nine or 10 of the 10 goals.
2008-2009
2007-2008
2004-2005
2003-2004
Select Distinguished Club - the Club
met the membership prerequisite
and achieved seven or eight of the
10 goals.
2006-2007
2005-2006
Smedley Award
The Club added five new,
dual or reinstated members
during the months of August
and September.
2006-2007
Talk up Toastmasters Award
The Club added five new,
dual or reinstated members
during the months of February
and March.
2003-2004
2007-2008
Beat the Clock Award
The Club added five new,
dual or reinstated members
during the months of May and
June.
2008-2009
2007-2008
2003-2004
MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAMS
CLUB OF CHAMPIONS…PLATFORM FOR PROFESSIONALS
Ali T. Al-Qahtani, Div M, Governor
Over 30 years of continuous service with no vacation, breaks or interruptions, serving hundreds if not thousands of
professionals – this is Dhahran Toastmasters Club.
This term‟s theme “Club of Champions... Platform for Professionals” compliments its mission of providing a Platform
for Professionals, to excel in communication and leadership through Toastmasters International Program in a
friendly environment.
DTC has been a mother for other clubs in Aramco, and Saudi Arabia by sponsoring, mentoring, and through the
efforts of its very active veteran members.
DTC weekly meetings are a platform where professionals sharpen their skills by participating in beginner speech
projects, more advanced speeches, evaluation of others speeches, or by taking leading duties, such as
Toastmaster of the Day, General Evaluator or Grammarian. In all cases, members have the opportunity to stand
and speak, to lead part of the program, to evaluate or to be evaluated. This type of activity is repeated weekly
giving the members continuous streams of opportunities to grow and improve.
In addition, the club provides a platform where you can nurture friendships with colleagues of all ages, countries
and genders. DTC is really a Platform for Professionals.
The event will cover:
Speeches from predominant National and
International public figures:
o Abdallah Jum'ah, Past President and CEO of
Saudi Aramco
o Dr. Randy Harvey, 2004 Toastmasters World
Champion of Public Speaking
o Khalid Al-Zamil, Managing Director, Zamil
Group Holding Company
o Noura Al-Turki, Businesswoman and Consultant
at Monitoring Group
Toastmasters Speech Contests for International,
Humorous, Evaluation and Impromptu Speaking.
Educational workshops on Communication and
Leadership
Entertainment sessions and more surprises
Please register today with DTC‟s club representative,
Mohammed Al Otaibi, for the early bird registration.
For more information visit the conference website at