Mother’s Day

Professionals Toastmasters Club held its meeting on 10^th May, 2015, at Avari Towers. The time of assembly was 3:30 pm and total 8 people attended the meeting. The theme of the meeting was ‘Mother’s Day.’

The meeting was called to order by TM Shahrukh and the meeting was chaired by the president, TM Zafar. Toastmaster of the Evening was TM Rashid, Table Topics Master was TM Parveen, General Evaluator was TM Rafi and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Karan.

Roles were performed by TM Shahrukh as the Ah-Counter and as the Timer, while TM Hanif performed the role of Word Master and Grammarian. Word of the day was, ‘Frabjous.’

In the Prepared Speeches session, first speech was presented by TM Hanif. It was a special speech based on the book, 'the Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. He was evaluated by TM Zafar. The title of his speech was, ‘journey.’

Second speech was presented by TM Karan. He presented project 3 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of his speech was, ‘civilisations.’ He was evaluated by TM Parveen.

With the help of TM Zafar, Professionals Toastmasters Club also organised a dinner on Friday night, 8^th May, 2015, to honour the Past President, TM Hanif, and to celebrate his recent promotion. Members from other Toastmaster clubs as well as past members also joined us on this auspicious occasion.  

  

Paradigm shift and Leadership

Professionals Toastmasters Club held its meeting on May 3^rd, 2015. Total 8 people attended the meeting. The venue of the meeting was Avari Towers and time of assembly was 3:30 pm.

Sergeant at Arms, TM Shahrukh, called the meeting to order and Club President, TM Zafar, chaired the entire session. Toastmaster of the Evening was TM Hanif, Table Topics Master was TM Zulfiqar, General Evaluator was TM Parveen and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Rafi.

The theme of the Table Topics was Paradigm shift and Leadership.

Roles were performed by TM Rashid as the timer, TM Shahrukh as the Ah-Counter and TM Hanif as the Grammarian and Word Master. Word of the day was, ‘Aver.’

In prepared speeches session, TM Rashid presented Project 3 from the Competent Communicator Manual. The title of his speech was, ‘International Workers’ Day.’

Lifetime Achievement Award from USC Alumni

Professional Toastmasters Club hosted the, ‘Lifetime Achievement Award from USC Alumni’ on 17^th April, 2015.

The recipients of the lifetime achievement award were Mr. H. N. Akhtar, Ex-Federal secretary Communications and Chairman Pakistan Steel Mills; and Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob, Ex-I.G. of Balochistan.  

Master of the ceremony was TM Hanif and citations were read by TM Zafar and TM Parveen.

It is the first time that USC Alumni has organised such a programmed in Pakistan.  

Speech Craft: Discovering Human Excellence

Professionals Toastmasters Club conducted Speech Craft Programme at Haroon Zakaria & Company-Chartered Accountants. The title of the programme was, ‘Discovering Human Excellence.’

 

The first Session was conducted on 7^th February, 2015. TM Parveen was the Coordinator who welcomed all the participants and introduced Toastmasters International, Professional Toastmasters Club and the Speech Craft Programme. Speech Craft manuals were distributed among all the participants. TM Shahrukh introduced The Table Topics session, TM Zafat conducted the educational presentation on selecting a speech topic and TM Rafi evaluated the entire session as the General Evaluator. The Coordinator discussed the agenda for the next session and adjourned the session.

    

The second session was conducted on 14^th February, 2015. TM Parveen, as the Coordinator welcomed everyone and TM Shahrukh conducted Table Topics session. TM Zafar presented Educational presentation on introducing a speaker. The participants presented “Ice Breaker” speeches as per the Speech Craft manuals. TM Rafi, as the General Evaluator evaluated the Ice Breaker speeches as well as the entire session. Announcement was made and session was adjourned by the Coordinator, TM Parveen.

The third Session was conducted on 21^st February, 2015. The Coordinator, TM Parveen, welcomed the participants and TM Shahrukh conducted the Table Topics session. “Be in Earnest” speeches were presented by the participants and educational presentation was given by TM Zafar on speech organization. General Evaluation and speech evaluation was conducted by TM Rafi as the General Evaluator and meeting was adjourned by TM Parveen.

The fourth and last session was conducted on 28^th February, 2015. Participants were welcomed by TM Parveen as the Coordinator and TM Shahrukh conducted Table Topics session. TM Hanif was the guest speaker and TM Zafar presented educational presentation on vocal variety. “Organise Your Speech” speeches were presented by the participants. Certificates were presented to the participants and TM Rafi evaluated the entire session, including the prepared speeches as the General Evaluator. TM Parveen presented the vote of thanks and concluded the session and the entire programme.

 

Happy Birthday Shakespeare

Professionals Toastmasters Club held its weekly meeting on 26^th April, 2015. Total seven people attended the meeting. The theme of the meeting was, ‘Happy Birthday Shakespeare.’

The meeting was called to order by Sergeant-at-arms, TM Shahrukh, and entire meeting was chaired by club President, TM Zafar. Toastmaster of the Evening was TM Parveen, Table Topics Master was TM Shahrukh, General Evaluator was TM Rafi and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Zafar.

Roles were performed by TM Hanif as the timer and TM Rafi as the Word Master and the Grammarian. Word of the day was ‘Paradigm.’

Three speeches were presented in the prepared speeches session. First speech was presented by TM Hanif. He repeated project 2 from the Competent Communicator Manual. The tile of his speech was ‘Good Governance’ and he was evaluated by TM Rafi.

Second speech was delivered by TM Shahrukh. He also repeated project 2 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of his speech was, ‘Golden Rules,’ and he was evaluated by TM Zafar.

Last speech was delivered by TM Parveen. She repeated project 6 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of her speech was, ‘Panic’ and she evaluated by TM Hanif. 

Love & Prevaricate

Professional Toastmaster Club held its meeting on 12th April, 2015. The theme of the meeting was love.

TM Parveen called the meeting to order and TM Zafar chaired the entire session. Toastmaster of the evening was TM Karan, Table Topics Master was Rashid, General Evaluator was TM Hanif and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Rafi.

Roles were performed by TM Noman as the Ah-Counter and Timer. TM Rashid was the Grammarian and Word Master. Word of the day was, 'Prevaricate.'

Two speeches were delivered in Prepared Speeches session. First Speech was delivered by TM Parveen. She repeated Project 4 from the Competent Communicator manual.

TM Zafar presented a review of book, 'Alchemist.' The title of his speech was, 'Dreams Come True.' He was evaluated by TM Hanif.

Evacuate

Professional Toastmasters Club held its meeting on March 29th, 2015. The venue of the meeting was Avari Towers and the time of assembly was 3:30 pm.

Meeting was called to order by TM Parveen. Toastmaster of the Meeting was TM Parveen, Table Topics Master was TM Karan Singh, General Evaluator and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Rafi.

TM Noman performed the roles of Timer as well as of Word Master.

Word of the day was, 'Evacuate.'

role out

Professional Toastmasters Club held its meeting on 22nd March, 2015. The theme of the meeting was Mood.

Presiding officer was TM Zafar, Toastmaster of the Day was TM Hanif, Table Topics Master was TM Zafar, Table Topics Evaluator was TM Parveen and Timer and Word Master was TM Rashid.

Word of the day was, 'role out.'

In prepared speeches session, TM Rashid presented third speech from Competent Communication manual. The title of his speech was, 'attitude of gratitude makes life easy.'

Second speech was delivered by TM Zafar. He presented fourth speech from Public Relations manual. The titile of his speech was, 'disputed property.' He was evaluated by TM Rafi.

Happiness

Professional Toastmasters Club held its meeting on 15th march, 2015. Theme of the meeting was Happiness. Total 5 people attended the meeting.

TM Parveen observed the pledge and TM Zafar chaired the entire session. Toastmaster of the Evening was TM Parveen, Table Topics Master was TM Jumani, Table Topics Evaluator was TM Hanif and General Evaluator was TM Jumani.

Two speeches were delivered in prepared speeches session. First speech was delivered by TM Zafar. He presented Project 3 from Public Relations manual. The title of his speech was, 'believing in moral-ism.'  His evaluator was TM Parveen.

Second speech was delivered by TM Rashid. He presented project 2 from the Competent Communication manual. The title of his speech was, 'education.'

International Women's Day

Professionals toastmasters Club held its meeting on 8th March, 2015. The theme of the meeting was International Women's Day. Total 7 people attended the meeting.

TM Parveen observed the Toastmasters pledge and TM Zafar Iqbal presided over the entire meeting. Toastmaster of the Day was TM Nazir, General Evaluator was TM Rafi, Table Topics Master was TM Hanif and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Parveen.

Roles were performed TM Rashid Samoon as the Timer,  TM Sarang as the Ah-Counter and TM Hanif as the Word Master and Grammarian. Word of the day was 'Conundrum.'

Two speeches were presented in Prepared Speeches session. First speech was Ice Breaker by TM Rashid Samoon who was evaluated by TM Hanif.

Second speech was given by Zafar Iqbal. He presented project 2 from Public Relations manual. the title of his speech was, 'how states obliterate economic development.' He was evaluated by TM Nazir.

The Goodwill Speech

Professional Toastmasters Club held its meeting on March 1^st, 2015. The time of assembly was 3:30 pm. It was attended by five members and one guest.

Meeting was called to order by VP Education, TM Parveen and Chaired by Club President, TM Zafar. Toastmaster of the Day was TM Hanif, Table Topics Master was TM Parveen, Genreal Evaluator was TM Rafi and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Nazir.

Roles were performed by TM Nazir as the Grammarian and TM Rashid Samoon as the Timer.

TM Zafar presented a prepared speech in the Prepared Speeches Session. He presented Project 1: The Goodwill Speech, from the Advance Communication Series, Public Relation. He was evaluated by TM Rafi.

Table Topics Session

Professional Toastmasters Club Held its meeting on Feburary 22^nd, 2015, at Avari Towers. The time of assembly was 3:30 pm.

TM Parveen, VP Education, called the meeting to order and TM Zafar, Club President presided over the entire meeting.

The entire meeting was dedicated to Table Topics Session.

[Note: Please also visit 101 Ideas for Great Table Topics:   http://toastmasters46.org/ideas/table-topics/101-ideas-for-great-table-topics.html]

TM Hanif Sattar, Past President, accepted to give the speech as a guest speaker at the Speech Craft Workshop, titled Discovering Human Excellence, conducted by the Professional Toastmasters Club for Haroon Zakaria & Company-Chartered Accountants.

earnest

Professionals Toastmasters Club held its meeting on February 15^th, 2015, at Avari Towers. The time of assembly was 3:30 pm.

The theme of the meeting as well as word of the day was, ‘earnest.’ Sergeant at Arms, TM Shahrukh, called the meeting to session and Club President, TM Zafar, chaired the entire session.

TM Parveen was the Toastmaster of the Day, TM Zafar was the Table Topics Master, and TM Rafi was the General Evaluator as well as the Table Topics Evaluator.  

Roles were performed by TM Shahrukh as the Timer and TM Zafar as the Word Master.

In prepared speeches session, TM Zafar presented project 5 from the advance Communication Manual, Communicating on Video. The title of his speech was, ‘Role of Adjudicating Officer.’ He was evaluated by TM Rafi.

Valentine’s Day

Professionals Toastmasters Club held its meeting on February 8^th, 2015 at Avari Towers. The time of assembly was 3:30 pm.

The theme of the meeting was Valentine’s Day. TM Shahrukh, Sergeant at Arms, called the meeting to order and handed the charge to TM Zafar, President, who presided over the entire meeting. Toastmaster of the Day was TM Shahrukh, Table Topics Master was TM Noman, General Evaluator was TM Neel and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Parveen.

Roles were performed by TM Noman as the Grammarian and TM Neel as the Timer. Word of the day was, ‘veteran.’

In the prepared speeches session, TM Zafar presented project 4 from the manual, Communicating on Video. The title of his speech was, ‘Six Nation Tournament.’ He was evaluated by TM Shahrukh.

Second speech was delivered by TM Parveen. She repeated project 3 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of her speech was, ‘Democracy, God Help Us!’ She was evaluated by TM Zafar.

Why?

Professional Toastmasters Club held its meeting on January 18^th, 2015. The venue of the meeting was Avari Towers and theme of the meeting was, ‘Why?’

Sergeant-at Arms, TM Shahrukh called the meeting to order and Club President, TM Zafar chaired the entire session.

Toastmaster of the Day was TM Neel, Table Topics Master was TM Zafar, General Evaluator was TM Shahrukh and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Rafi.

Roles were performed by TM Shahrukh as the Ah-Counter, TM Noman as the Timer and TM Zafar as the Grammarian and Word Master. The word of the day was, ‘unexpectedly.’

Five speeches were performed during the Prepared Speeches session. First speech was delivered by TM Noman. He presented project 10 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of his speech was, ‘discipline.’ He was evaluated by TM Zafar.

Second speech was delivered by TM Zulfiqar. He was evaluated by TM Parveen. The title of his speech was, ‘life through a lense.’ He presented project 10 from the Competent Communicator manual.

Third speech was delivered by TM Parveen and she was evaluated by TM Shahrukh. Her speech title was, ‘what is in the name?’ and her evaluator was TM Shahrukh. She repeated project 2 from the Competent Communicator manual.

Fourth speech was delivered by TM Zafar. He presented project 3 from the Advance Communication manual,’ Communicating on Television.’ He was evaluated by TM Zulfiqar.

Fifth speech was delivered by TM Neel. She repeated project 2 from the Competent Communicator manual. She was evaluated by TM Shahrukh. Her speech was evaluated by TM Shahrukh. The title of her speech was, ‘Repaying Kindness.’

  

unprecedented

Professional Toastmasters Club held its meeting on January 11^th, 2015. The venue of the meeting was Avari Towers.

The meeting was called to order by TM Shahrukh as Sergeant-at-Arms and chaired by TM Zafar as the Club President. Toastmester of the Day was TM Karan, Table Topic Master was TM Zulfiqar, General Evaluator as well as Table Topics Evaluator was TM Parveen.

Roles were performed by TM Noman as the timer, and TM Nazir as the Word Master and Grammarian. Word of the day was, ‘unprecedented.’

In prepared speeches session, two speeches were delivered. TM Noman presented project 9 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of the speech was, ‘lessons from the past.’ The speech was evaluated by TM Nazir.

Second speech was delivered by TM Zulfiqar. He also presented project 9 form the Competent Communicator manual. He was evaluated by TM Zafar and the title of his speech was, ‘Audio Books.’

Educational Programme, ‘Creating the Best Club Climate,’ from the Successful Club Series was conducted by TM Zafar. 

New Year

Professionals Toastmasters Club held its meeting on January 4^th, 2014. The venue of the meeting was Avari towers and the time of assembly was 3:30 pm. Total eight attendees were present at the meeting. Theme of the meeting was, ‘New Year.’

Toastmaster of the Evening was TM Zulfiqar, Table Topics Master was TM Parveen and TM Fazal was the General Evaluator as well as the Table Topics Evaluator.

Roles were performed by TM Karan as the Ah-Counter, TM Noman as the Timer and TM Zafar as the Grammarian and Word Master. Word of the Day was ‘Entice.’

Educational Programme, ‘Evaluate to Motivate’ was conducted by TM Zafar from the Successful Club Series.

In the prepared speeches session, TM Noman presented project 8 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of his speech was, ‘Economy at a Glance.’ His evaluator was TM Zafar.

The second speech was presented by TM Zulfiqar. He presented project 8 from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of his speech was, ‘Brands.’ His evaluator was TM Rafi.

Project 7

Professional Toastmasters Club held its meeting on December 28^th, 2014. It was the last meeting of the year and total eleven attendees were at the meeting. The venue was Avari towers and the time of assembly was 3:30 pm.

TM Parveen called the meeting to session and TM Zafar chaired the entire session. Toastmaster of the Evening was TM Zulfiqar, Table Topics Evaluator was TM Hanif, General Evaluator was TM Rafi and Table Topics Evaluator was TM Fazal.

Roles were performed by TM Noman as the Timer, TM Haris as the Ah-Counter, and TM Hanif as the Word Master and Grammarian. The word of the day was ‘Acquiesce.’

In the prepared speeches session, TM Noman presented his first speech. He presented project seven from the Competent Communicator manual. The title of his speech was, ‘Savings the Pakistan’s Case.’ His evaluator was TM Rafi.

Second speech was delivered by TM Zulfiqar. He also presented project seven from Competent Communicator manual. The title of his speech was, ‘customer Satisfaction.’ He was evaluated by TM Haris.