AMU Alumni Qatar Toastmasters celebrates its Golden Jubilee session with Club Iftar

Doha: Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Qatar Toastmasters Club, celebrated its Golden Jubilee meeting and club Iftar on 17th April 2023 at Kanjani Hall, IICC Doha. This Club offers programs to improve your communication and leadership skills. This is the only AMU alumni across the globe chartered the club with Toastmaster International.
The meeting was started by Sergeant at arms TM Abad Khan, read out the mission of Toastmaster International. He then introduced the energetic Presiding Officer of the club Dr. Nadeem Jilani.
The dignitaries & members were welcomed by the Club President TM Nadeem Jilani. He Introduces and welcomes the vibrant and dynamic Toastmaster of the day TM Ravi Shankar (Program Quality Director, D116 Toastmaster International) to conduct the educational session of the evening. He revealed the meeting theme as ‘“Courage & common sense” and enlightened how we can utilize our precious time effectively and usefully to maintain our routine as well as growth, subsequently he introduced the team of assignees to conduct the meeting with élan and ease. TM Ravi Shankar appreciated the star performer of the executive committee for their club.
General Evaluator- DTM Zeenath conducted the evaluation session, Word master & Grammarian – TM Shafqat Nabi, introduced the word of the day ‘Nikhedonia’, and explained its usage and other roles played by for Timer-TM Farman Khan, Listner -TM Mohd Irfan and Ah counter-TM Majid Ali.
The Prepared speech and Table Topic session was participated by fellow toastmasters and guests. Prepared speech presented by TM Jishan and TM Imaduddin Ahmad. Speeches were evaluated by TM Ashna Nusrat and TM Mahjabeen Hussain. The table topics session was deftly handled by TM Deepak Talreja (President, Royal Club Toastmasters). During Table Topic session TM Deepak Talreja invited the club past and Founder President TM Jawed Ahmad to share his experience with Toastmaster.
During table topic session TM Jawed Ahmad (Founder President of Club) In his address to the club, he hailed the club’s efforts towards giving people a platform to hone their leadership and communications skills. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to and working with, others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet twice in a month for about an hour and a half. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to learn and practice the skill of communication. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you to be more successful in your chosen endeavour.Because of Toastmasters I got opportunity as an EMCEE of the fan zones for FIFA 2022 and interacted with more than 5000+ audience. I strongly recommend the Alumni members and others to join the toastmasters for your own growth and benefits.
Speaking on the occasion, Area 19 Director DTM, Nijas Noor urged the Toastmasters Club to continue highlighting the importance of building self-confidence and leadership skills among people.
Before closing the session participants were awarded: TM Imaduddin Ahmad (Best Speaker) , Mr Fowaz (Guest) (Best Table topic Speaker) and Dr. Ashna Nusrat (Best Evaluator)
At the end club president TM Nadeem Jilani said “We strive to have a club environment that is positive and supporting where people can develop self-confidence and grow in both their communication and leadership skills,”. Dr.. Jilani also added that we hold our meetings fortnightly, on 2nd 4th Mondays 7-9 PM. If you are in Doha and wish to improve your public speaking skills then do join our AMU Alumni Toastmasters club.
A very inspiring session with some great speeches was followed by a delicious Iftar.