newsletter of the term jan-june 2012

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Sunshine Toastmasters Club #9713 Toastmasters international District 82

TOASTMASTERS

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that

teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwidenetwork of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita,

California, the organization has more than 270,000 members in more than

13,000 clubs in 116 countries.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all

backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience.

MISSIONToastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to makingeffective oral communication a worldwide reality.

Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men andwomen learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinkingvital skills that

promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster humanunderstanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.

It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually

expand its worldwide network of member clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programs.

VISIONToastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential

and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout

the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find

the courage to change.

VALUESToastmasters Internationals core values are integrity, dedication to

excellence, service to the member, and respect for the individual. Theseare values worthy of a great organization, and we believe we should

SUNSHINE TOASTMASTERS CLUB#9713, DISTRICT 82, DIVION B

PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUB

INSIDE THE ISSUE:

TMI Vision, Mission,

Values & Promise

Editors Note

Messages:

Outgoing President

Incoming President

Past District Governor

ARTICALS:

Whats your

personality?

A Blank Sheet of paper

Golden Moment

Ovation 2012

Colombo

PHOTO GALLERY:

Youth Leadership

Program

Nexus Cricket

Tournament

Debate competition

Division-E Conference

Ovation 2012


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incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make. Our core values provide us with a

means of not only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning, and our vision for the

future.

A Toastmaster's Promise

As a member of Toastmasters Internationaland my club, I promise...

1. To attend club meetings regularly2. To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the best of my ability, basing them

on projects in the Competent Communication, Advanced Communication or CompetentLeadership manuals

3. To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments4. To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations

5. To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to

learn and grow6. To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so

7. To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy

8. To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership

offers9. To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition

programs

10.To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters

activities


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This term has been bustling with activities like Nexus Cricket tournament,

Youth Leadership Program, Debate Competition, Outdoor meeting, Division

Conference and Ovation 2012 in Sri Lanka. As a committee member of the

Nexus Cricket Tournament, I experienced the nuances of conducting a

Division Level event. Youth leadership program added a new dimension to

my Toastmasters Journey. I am learning in Toastmasters. In youth leadership

program I could unlearn and relearn. I relived the moments of my adolescent

age with the participants of YLP. It was wonderful to know the ideas,

passions and goals of the youth. This program reinforced my belief on youth

power in building India.

Division conference gave me an opportunity to work with the district leaders. Outdoor meeting

on Nandi Hills is unforgettable. For a change, everyone were at their best in casuals. Debate

competition is one more event which will not go unnoticed in this term. How can it!! when the

editor is on the winning side. Ovation 2012 was the landmark event in this term. DTM Kumaran

Pethi added one more feather to Sunshines cap by becoming the Lt. Governor for Education and

Training.

This term was a great learning experience for me. It is because of the collective effort of every

sunshiner, we are able to retain the President Distinguished club status. I thank every sunshiner

for making it happen.

Editors Note :

Prashanth Sharma

SUNSHINE TOASTMASTERS CLUB

#9713, DISTRICT 82, DIVION B


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Its an honor to work and serve for Sunshine toastmasters, a PresidentialDistinguished Club for the past 6+ years which has produced many

international champions.

When we join Toastmasters, we join it with a desire of improving our

speaking skills. Little do we know that for many it has changed the liveswhether it is in the way of helping someone to achieve or the change in our

quality of life.

We now enjoy an excellent combination of members with various levels of

experience and expertise.

I have discovered over these last few months our members are readily willing

to adopt new practices and foster new ideas, allowing the club to further

improve our meetings

As the outgoing President I look forward with expectations of a mutually supportive relationship

with all the members. A leader is only as good as those whom he leads. Leadership is a reflection

of a professional relationship between the leader and its members. Let us all develop ourpotentials to the fullest through Sunshine Toastmasters. I look forward to another year of growth

and evolution in 2012.



Message from

outgoing President:

Diwakar Reddy


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It really is a proud moment for me to take over as President of Sunshine

Toastmasters club. I thank all the Sunshiners for giving me this

opportunity. Diwakar and team have done a fantastic job. I congratulate

him and his team for getting PDC.

Three years ago I knocked the doors of Sunshine Toastmasters not

knowing that I will be part of this family. I have got much more than I

expected. I have read a lot and learnt a lot, which probably I wouldnt

have done if I was not part of Sunshine. I have grown younger in the last

3 years. Joining Sunshine opened a new chapter in my life which I had

not thought. It has given

me an opportunity to discover many aspects of my life. The kind of people I have met here have

changed my perspective of life. The age group never mattered. It is amazing to learn from people

of all walks of life. The positive energy I get in each meeting translates into all other work I do.

What toastmaster means to me? It is a powerhouse of confidence, positive energy, learning,

networking, sharing and what not. I dont know where it will lead me, but I am sure there is

much more in stores.

With position, responsibility also comes. There are many challenges ahead of me. Myself and

my team are going to work on all possible way to make all the meetings effective and

meaningful, keeping in mind the goals for the year. With the support of all the sunshiners,

mentors and committee members, I am sure I will be able to take up these challenges. I will try

my best to live up to the expectations of all the sunshiners. Seeking your support, I look forward

to a fabulous term ahead.



Message from

incoming President:

Vijayalaxmi Bhairat


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Leadership is a Responsibility, not a Position

At the outset I congratulate all incoming office bearers and I appreciate

all out going office bearers for rendering selfless service to Toastmastersmoment. I had a great learning experience in 9 years of my toastmasters

journey and I have met extraordinary speakers and leaders in India and

Srilanka.

I remember my first ever visit to Sunshine Toastmasters in November

2003 and I have witnessed some of the finest speeches by TM kadri, TM

Kumaran, TM Ramesh, Dr Chaya, TM Sudarshan and Past District

Governor Venkat. I became a member without any hesitation, the

result was quiet obvious. Now Im nearing my DTM award and just finished Division

Governors role successfully. I am thankful to Toastmasters, who gave me second life and taught

very powerful lessons, which cant be learned even in Harvard Business School.

I have special place for sunshine TM in my heart. It is an unique and a very powerful club. This

club has produced world class leaders like Past District Governor Venkat, Present LGET

Kumaran Past Asst Division Governor Ram Gopal and Asst LGET T K Ramesh. Sunshine TM

club has given birth to world Tape Speech winners like Kadri and Kumaran. We are so fortunate

to have a brilliant and committed youngsters like Area Governor Diwakar, VP Public Relations

Prashanth Sharma and Eloquent speakers like Dr Chaya nayar, Jose, Vinod, NR Sridhara,Sudarshan, Priya Darshi, Dirish, Chetana, Santosh Paul, Sheetal, Satlaj, Tharun, Prem Kumar,

Appu, VP Education Mrunalini and President Vijayalakshmi. I feel lucky to be a member of this

gifted club.

Our club has given me an opportunity to be a sgt@arms twice, treasurer twice and President

twice. I became Area Governor later and finished Division Governor role. Each role gave me

different dimension to my personality. Particularly as a Division Governor, I got a chance to test

my ability to organize things in an effective manner. I got 25 clubs in my division and each club

has contributed something special towards the goal of the district. I have spent my quality time to

visit all these clubs as a Division Governor or as a judge for some contest. I met extraordinaryleaders and I heard some mind boggling speeches. I was well guided by senior TMs to organize

two Division conferences successfully. Im thankful to all sunshiners for extending excellent

support to execute various contests organized by Division E.

Leadership lessons I learned from leadership roles have helped me to organize blood donation

camps and raising fund to orphan homes. I have refined my speaking skills through continuous



Message from

Immediate Past

Division Governor:

Satyanarayana Raju


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mentoring. It has helped me not only to speak at various international conferences and also to run

free classes for less-privileged children.

I always believe a famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi Live life as if you were going to die

tomorrow and learn as if you were going to live forever.Thanks to all toastmasters, who have

helped me to learn continuously and to lead life the way I wish.


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WHAT IS YOUR PERSONALITY?

Assertive? Passive? Aggressive or Passive Aggressive?

If you are Assertive you know how to get what you want! You know howto express your thoughts and feelings.

Dorland's Medical Dictionary defines Assertiveness as: A form of behavior

characterized by a confident declaration or affirmation of a statement

without need of proof; this affirms the person's rights or point of view

without either aggressively threatening the rights of another (assuming a

position of dominance) or submissively permitting another to ignore or

deny one's rights or point of view. Here is an example:

Construction worker John, a very successful developer in California took his wife to show herhis grandest project. While they were touring the site a construction worker recognized his wife

and yelled, Hey Emily! Remember me? We used to dateat one time!

On the way back home, John looked at Emily while driving and said sarcastically, Arent you

lucky you married me or you would have been the wife of that construction worker?

(How would you feel if you were Emily? Hurt? Insulted? Belittled? Any other feelings? And

most important, how would you respond? Would you swallow the insult? Internalize it?Emotionally distance yourself? Become gloomy and stop talking to him? Never go back to

another site with him? Get even with him in the bedroom? Become Passive Aggressive in other

ways?)

This is how Emily asserted. She shot back with a smile, You should appreciate John that I

married you or he would have been the millionaire and not you.

John gave a hearty laugh.

Assertiveness is often linked to self-esteem.

The goals of assertiveness include:

Increased awareness of personal rightsKnowing differentiation between non-assertiveness and Assertiveness

Knowing differentiation between passive-aggressiveness and aggressiveness

Learning both verbal and non-verbal Assertiveness Skills.

What are you - Passive? Aggressive or Passive Aggressive?

Want to know more? Read in the coming issues!



Vinod Kumar

Khandpur
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A Blank Sheet of Paper

It was a blank sheet of paper. I turned it around just to make sure that there

was nothing on the backside. I checked the envelope again to make sure I

hadnt missed anything, there was nothing. Slowly my curiosity turned to

anger, as I sat down I could feel the blood burning in my veins.

That morning I had been surprised to find a letter from my father. I had not

spoken to my father in 5 years! I had first debated throwing it but then

curiosity had gotten the better of me. My mind flashed back to that night,

that night changed everything.

The anger still fresh, I replayed the events of that night in my mind. I had made a resolution that

night to never come back and that was the last I had heard from him. Until today, after nothaving spoken for 5 years he sends me a blank piece of paper?

The anger grew as I remembered all the times he had refused to understand me, the times I had

been forced to listen to him and go against my dreams, the memories that I had thought I had

forgotten. It all came back with the anger as intense as ever. More I remembered the more my

anger grew, I decided to write back to him and give the old man a piece of my mind. Fuelled by

my anger I sat down and took out a fresh sheet of paper ready to voice my thoughts. Just as I was

about to start I heard the ringing of bells in the background.

I was 12, bruises covered my face and my left eye was swollen. I wiped the tears from my eyes

promising myself that someday Ill become rich and famous and then Ill show them, Ill show

all of them! My hands still clutched the torn pieces of paper, once a part of the novel I was

writing. Tears fell heavily now as I thought about all the effort I had put into it, all lost! Just then

the door opened and I looked up as the towering figure of my father stood over me. His face

showed no signs of emotion as he looked at my tear strained face. We just stood there looking at

each other; the silence was broken by the bells of an ice cream van. My dad gave me 10 bucks

and told me to go get myself an ice cream; I made my way down and joined the line of eager

kids although my heart wasnt in it this time. As I licked my ice cream and made my way back I

saw my dad standing at the door, in his arms was my novel, the pages stuck together with cello

tape. He hugged me as I reached him, gave me the novel and told me he was impressed.

A tear began to form around the corner of my eyes as my mind was filled with memories. The

time my dad took me for my first cricket game, the time my dad patiently taught me to ride a

bike, the time he held me in his arms as a child and lifted me over the crowd so that I could get a

better view. The more I thought the more memories filled my mind, the tears grew heavy now.



Akash Waran


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As they rolled down my cheeks I remembered the time he taught me to fly a kite, the breeze in

blowing my hair and the joy in his eyes as he watched me running around laughing.

The tears fell down soiling the paper, the anger now completely gone, I remembered that night at

my mothers funeral. The warm arms of my dad tightly wrapped around me as he promised me

that everything would be ok, the pain he went through with a smile just to comfort me, the days

he worked late into the night just so that I had a roof over my head. I was sobbing now, eyes

blinded by tears, the memories of all the arguments vanished replaced by the happy memories of

my childhood. Guilt swept in now, guilt of having left. I began to realise the enormous weight hemust have carried on his shoulder for my sake without once complaining. The horrible pain I had

put him through. I couldnt stop now, it was just too much.

I put down my pen and put the paper into the envelope ready to be mailed. I would send the mail

in the morning, a blank sheet of paper.


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Golden moments - Ovation 2012 Colombo

I have started counting days from very next moment; after

depositing money in March 2012 for Ovation 2012. I was very muchexcited to visit Colombo third time, as I have witnessed excellent

hospitality in my previous visits.

Those waiting moments have come down on 24th

May Thursday; I have

reached Bangalore Airport along with Area Governor Jose. We got into

flight to Chennai at 10Am, later we have got into other flight at Chennai at

12 pm. We reached Colombo at 2.00 PM. We were well received by

Srilankan Toastmasters and got into luxury AC bus. We were served

delicious snacks to cool down our mind, body and soul.

We reached Executive residency around 5 PM and occupied our rooms. Same night I joined

Kumaran, Jose and santosh for long walk and we did some shopping too. We were served

delicious dinner with hot roti and dall. Taste and aroma of the food in Srilanka are still fresh in

my mind. We were thoroughly engaged in Antakshari till late night. What a memorable

experience, I will always cherish same.

Next day, 25th Friday, Some toastmasters went for shopping at 9 AM, but I went to venue to be

part of executive committee meeting. I witnessed TM Kumaran being elected as LGET and it

was a great learning experience to be part of district leaders election process. Same evening at 5

PM, we reached international convention center and we were mesmerized by fabulous danceperformances.

Next day, 26th

Saturday, we have attended amazing education sessions by Intl President Michael

Notaro DTM and Rory Vadan. Those two sessions were life transforming and left profound

impact on me. Same afternoon we had table topic contest. We had a gala party and fun night at

secured naval base for exclusively to toastmasters. Heavy down pour of rain couldnt dampen the

true spirit of toastmasters. Toastmasters rocked, moved their bodies to the tunes, jumped and

screamed to top of their voice. I could still feel same vibration after two months when I think of

it.

Next day, 27th Sunday, we had a fun filled education session by our TM Sumithra Manmohan

and Vibrant training session by Notaro Intl President. Afternoon we had a most powerful and

awesome international speech contest. I had a fantastic learning experience, which gave me

energy and confidence to march ahead to move close to my DTM. We reached back to our

Apartments after having wonderful closing interaction at the venue. Next day, Monday 28th,

early at 4AM, we have moved towards to Colombo Airport with heavy hearts and deeply

touched emotions.



Message from

Immediate Past

Division Governor:

Satyanarayana Raju


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In a nut shell, Ovation is a life time experience, which was filled with fun and excitement. I have

undergone few glorious moments. I cant forget river views and impeccable environment and

never ending smiles, which are still replaying in my mind.

They say events will re-unite people, but conferences in our Toastmasters moment will re-

connect speakers and magnanimous leaders across borders. I was fortunate, privileged and

honored to be part of this mega event Ovation 2012 at Colombo. I request TMs, who havent

attended this event, not to worry much and be part of next event. Otherwise read articles posted

by TMs like me, who have attended such Conferences.

Im waiting for next Ovation. Who wants to join me?


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Ovation 2012- Colombo

He came on the stage in a beige suite. I wasnt too impressed. We were in

the Cinnamon Hotel after breakfast. He said, My name is Rory Vadan.

He had a clear and confident voice and exuded authority. Within the next

few minutes, he owned the stage.

He was the featured speaker for Ovations 2012. Satlaj, sitting next to

me, remarked, Hes good! I agreed. Rory continued, During my

college days, I was a door to door salesman. The lowest of the low.People hated me! I would bug telemarketers, .when they were havingdinner. The audience roared in laughter. His delivery was superb. Every

now and then he made us laugh and we enjoyed it.

His second speech was good too. I bought his package. Hisbook, No Laughs to Know Laughs

is really good. In it he says, To win a customer or an audience, you must be able to make them

laugh and he shows you how.

The competition speeches were good. But I think the speakers were rather theatricaltoo much

acting spoiled the fun for me. I wondered, Is this a speech or acting contest? The guy who

won, thankfully was more natural and less theatrical.

Our Singhalese hosts took good care of us except for the accommodation confusion. The food

was good but they left us in the lurch for the last nights dinner.

Satlaj and I mostly moved together. She attracted lots of attention and I introduced, She is my

daughter. During a lunch at the Cinnamon, we made a Singhalese friend, Mr. Ashroff Suhair.(He had very little hair). He offered to take us shopping. I thanked but did not take him

seriously. True to his word, on the last evening he summoned his friend Mr. Imtiyaz Marikar

and took us for shopping. My back had started bothering, he even carried my bag. I thanked

him then and again after coming back to Bangalore.

We made other Singhalese friends too and I have been in touch with them.

The visit to Ovations has left some sweet memories to savor.

Were you there? I wish you were!



Vinod Kumar

Khandpur


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Photo Gallery

Debate Competition


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Photo Gallery

Outdoor Meeting on Nandi Hills


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Photo Gallery

Nexus Cricket Tournament




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Photo Gallery

Youth Leadership Program




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Photo Gallery

Ovation2012, Sri-Lanka




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President

Diwakar Reddy

VP Education

Vijayalakxmi Bahirat

Jt. VP Education

Mrinalini

VP Membership

Satlaj

VP Public Relations

Prashanth Sharma

Secretary

Tarun Rao

Treasurer

Srinivasa Raju

Sgt. At Arms

Prem

Jt Sgt. At Arms

Appu

Immediate PastPresident- S

Venkataraman

Club Mentor

T. K. Ramesh

Club Mentor

Satyanarayana Raju



Committee members January 2012 to June 2012


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President

VijayalakxmiBahirat

VP Education

Mrinalini

Jt. VP Education

Prashanth Sharma

VP Membership

Priyadarshi

VP Public Relations

Prem

Secretary

Srinivas

Treasurer

Appu

Sgt. At Arms

Achu

Jt Sgt. At Arms

Akash Waran

Immediate Past

President Diwakar

Reddy

Club Mentor

T. K. Ramesh

Club Mentor

Satyanarayana Raju



Committee members July 2012 to December 2012


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Founder President

Kathiravan M. Pethi

M. Venkat Dinesh Kumar Kumaran M. Pethi

Ravi Ramachandran Sudharshan K Chaya Nair Gopalakrishna Hegde

T. K. Ramesh Satyanarayana Raju Ramgopal P. Chinmaya Kumar

Nanda



Past Presidents


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Past Presidents - ContLakshmi Batula Jose K Sridhara N R Santosh Paul

Stephean

Venkataramanan S. Diwakar Reddy


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Kumaran M. PethiTreasurer, Asst. LGM, Asst.

LGET, District PRO, Division Governor, Co-ChairpersonOvation 2008, ChairpersonOvation

2011

M. VenkatLGM, LGET, District

Governor

T. K. RameshArea Governor, DistrictSecretary, Asst. LGM, Education Committee

ChairOvation 2008, Co-chairperson

Ovation 2011

RamgopalArea Governor, Asst. Div.Governor Marketing

Satyanarayana RajuArea Governor,

Division Governor

Jose KArea Governor



District Leaders from Sunshine Toastmasters


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Santosh Paul StephenArea Governor Diwakar Reddy - Current Area

Governor


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Kathiravan M. PethiWinner International Taped

Speech Contest (2000)

Kumaran M. PethiI Runner Up International

Taped Speech Contest (2001)

Dirish MohanRunner up District Table

Topic Contest (2007); District Finalist

International Speech Contest (2009); District

Finalist Table Topic Contest (2009)

T. K. RameshFinalist District

Humorous Contest (2009); Winner

District Humorous Speech Contest

(2010); Finalist District Humorous

Speech Contest (2011); Runner up

Division Evaluation Contest (2009)



HALL OF FAME


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Sunshine Toastmasters Club

Meets Every Thursday at 7:00 P.M

Location Banjara Academy

#418 1st Main, 1st block, R.T.Nagar

Bangalore 560032

Sunshine Toastmasters website -http://sunshinetm.toastmastersclubs.org

Follow us on Facbook-http://www.facebook.com/sunshinetmc

We provide mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member hasopportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-

confidence and personal growth.

We welcome guests, so please experience how toastmasters meeting are conducted by attending

our weekly meeting.

Contact us

President: VijayaLaxmi Bahirat - 9886076684

Vice President Education: Mrinalini9980212352

Jt. Vice President Education: Prashanth Sharma - 9945759999

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