Media Release - Doha
Doha, July 7: The Charter ceremony of a new toastmasters club is an exciting event for the members of that club. For Konkan Toastmasters, who celebrated their Charter Night it was not just excitement, there was also a sense of accomplishment after successfully having completed one year of existence.
To celebrate this important milestone and to give an opportunity for the members and their families to meet outside the club environment, the Executive Committee along with their Sponsor and Mentors decided to organize a special evening to celebrate the official launching of the club and to install the newly elected Executive Committee for 2006 – 07. Another accomplishment for this fledging club was release of the Club’s Newsletter “Imprint”.
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This special event was celebrated on Thursday, June 29, 2006, 7.30 p.m at the Asiana Restaurant Party Hall, Doha.
The evening comprised of two parts. The first part included the Installation of the new Executive Committee, Charter Ceremony, Key Note Addresses and the second part was the Educational Session.
Clara Castelino and Francis Lobo as Masters of Ceremony led the audience through the first part of the meeting.
Division (E) Governor AL Rammohan Rai conducted the Installation of the new Club Officers in the midst of Area and Division Officials and senior toastmasters from other clubs and the family members of the Konkan Toastmasters. The Executive Members for 2006 – 07 are as follows:
President: Henry D’Souza
Vice President, Education: Joyce Alvares
Vice President, Membership: Fredric D’Souza
Vice President, Public Relations: Oliver Pereira
Secretary: Riana Pinto
Treasurer: Thimothi Veigas
Sergeant – at – Arms: Mable Fernandes
In his acceptance speech, President Henry D’Souza pledged that, along with his Committee members, he would strive to achieve the President’s Distinguished Club status for the club during his tenure.
District Governor DTM Sonny Varghese read out the Charter Certificate and handed over the Charter Certificates to the Charter members of the club. In his address, he commended the members for their commitment and dedication in forming a new club and realizing the importance of public speaking and leadership. Konkan Toastmasters was privileged to have an unexpected guest TM Faizal Zahrani, Division Governor all the way from Saudi Arabia, who was in Doha for another meeting, who also addressed the audience. Area Governor for Area 28, CL Venkataramakrishnan and Mentor and Sponsor of Konkan Toastmasters AL Richard D’Souza, in their address, felicitated the President and members of Konkan Club.
Wilfred Fernandes, philanthropist and a prominent member of the Mangalorean community, released the first edition of “Imprint”, the newsletter of Konkan Toastmasters. Oliver Pereira, V.P – Public Relations, and the Editor of the Newsletter was on the dais at the time of newsletter release.
The Educational Session, was conducted by the Toastmaster of the Day Ernest Cutinho. Ronald Rodrigues, who spoke on “Realize your Dreams” delivered his 10th project from the basic communication manual and is the first member of Konkan Club to achieve the coveted Competent Toastmaster (now known as Competent Communicator). His Speech was evaluated by Al Richard D’Souza. The Tabletopics session was conducted by Rita Andrade. Alwyn D’Souza, Mable Fernandes and Oliver Pereira were called upon to speak on the tabletopics. General Evaluation of the meeting was done by Thimothi Veigas. Gracy Fernandes was the Timer.
For the families of the members of Konkan Club, the educational session was an enlightening experience and showed them what takes place in a toastmasters meeting.
To lighten the mood after two hours of marathon speeches and the formal part of the meeting, Richelle Andrade and Richa Alvares presented a dance number and danced to the tune of a song from Falguni Pathak. This was followed by dinner.
Konkan Toastmasters is grateful to all its sponsors for their generous and wholehearted support.
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