Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 450 Meeting in Hilton Abu Dhabi

23 October 2012

Salim Sayyid

“Marriage life has changed for the better. I have learnt the art of appreciation. On Fridays whatever my wife cooks, I praise her for cooking a milestone dish otherwise I will become a milestone.” DTM Ravi Rai in action as Toastmaster of the Evening for the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“In short when we talk about our Toastmasters journey, it is not a matter of destination, it is how many lives we touch in this journey”TM Sujatha Parthasarathy in action “Down Memory Lane” for the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012

“I was merely 10 years old when Abu Dhabi Chapter was 1 year old. It’s been a humbling achievement. Abu Dhabi kindles in me a nostalgic moment. I will be an Extinguished Toastmaster (ETM) and not a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) if I do not keep on contributing toward the betterment of my fellow Toastmasters"”DTM Sujit Sukumaran in action as the Key Note Speaker for the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“Whenever Abu Dhabi Chapter beckons me for any event, I will always be there"”Mr. Sudhir Shetty founder member of Abu Dhabi Chapter and COO, Global Networking UAE Exchange in action for the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“It’s because of Toastmasters, I learnt many things – English, Discipline, Commitment etc and it’s because of Toastmasters that I became the Indian Social Center President twice"”Mr. Sarvottam Shetty founder member of Abu Dhabi Chapter third from left - 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“It’s wonderful seeing the legacy continuing. I still see a lot of old committed members. Today, I feel that I am walking here 17 years ago"”Mr. George Ambooken founder member of Abu Dhabi Chapter third from right with Competent Communicator CC Dev Kusum Datta - 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“When I got a call from President Althaf Ahmed, I felt very grateful and hope to also be in the other milestone meetings of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950”Mr. N. Sekar former President of Abu Dhabi Chapter third from right with President Althaf Ahmed - 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 is one Club where pedigree means what it stands for. This was the Club where I was nurtured to become the DTAC Champion in Table Topics.”TM Sudhir Menon former President of Abu Dhabi Chapter second from right with President Althaf Ahmed and TM Abraham Thomas (centre) and others - 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

The handsome, smiling and charismatic TM Loyola Pinto receiving the TOASTMASTER OF THE YEAR AWARD of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 from the tall and equally handsome TM Sudhir Menon. Incidentally, both these brilliant Toastmasters have been Past Presidents of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 and along with TM Abraham Thomas have brought many laurels and awards to our illustrious Chapter- 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. – Benjamin Franklin. Pleading, cajoling and coaxing the Toastmaster for articles and guidance from TM Krishnan Subramanian enabled me to produce the first Newsletter for 2012 – 2013 for our Chapter. It was a great learning experience. I grateful to all the Toastmasters who contributed to the Newsletter.”TM Salwa Marzooqi President of Intilaqah Toastmasters and TM Asma Al Amry of Ro’Yah Toastmasters andformer Area Governor Division H doing the honours of releasing the first Newsletter of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950. VP PR Leena of Abu Dhabi Chapter seen second from left with our Club President Althaf Ahmed during the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

TM Ravi Rai has become a DTM. His achievement is remarkable. He has been one of the pillars of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 and has taken up many leadership roles like President, Area Governor, Division Governor etc. He remains a very committed and down to earth Toastmaster who has endeared all of us with his grace, charm and ready wit. HEARTY HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS DTM RAVI RAI.DTM Ravi Rai third from left along with Mr. Sarvottam Shetty and Mr. Sudhir Shetty during the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

“The passion that runs in our Club is very contagious. It moves from one member to another and this indeed is the unique aspect of our Club” President Althaf Ahmed in action during the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012.

Some happy moments during the 450th Milestone Meeting of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 held in Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi on 23rd October 2012. This meeting owes its success to President Althaf Ahmed, TM Krishnan Subramanian, TM Leena, TM Samuel Jacob, TM Mohd Akram, DTM Ravi Rai, TM Sujatha Parthasarathy, TM Mohammed Rizvi, TM Oudi Abucharra, TM Devkusum Datta, TM Sanjay Vissa, TM Loyola Pinto, TM Abraham Thomas, DTM Sujith Sukumaran, DTM Marwan, TM Sudhir Menon and all founder members and past Presidents who graced the meeting. SPECIAL THANKS TO TM CHRISTIAN HOEHN OF HILTON HOTEL FOR HIS GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY. ABU DHABI CHAPTER YOU ROCK!

The happiest moments of Abu Dhabi Chapter 1950 milstone meeting was the presence of the little angel Hamdan – Jr. Marwan. The proud father Division Governor Marwan Al Shayea with his loving son Hamdan. May the blessings and mercy of the Almighty always be on Hamdan and family.