Shodhan Prasad
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, May 29: The UAE Amchigele Samaj (UAEAS), as part of its initiatives to help children learn effective communication, inaugurated its very own Gavel Club -“Amchi Gaveliers”, recently. This is the second initiative of the development activities sub-committee of the UAEAS.
The club meeting started with Srikala Prabhu being the ‘Toastmaster of the Day’. The president of UAEAS, Shailesh Shenoy welcomed the 100-strong crowd comprising of prospective Gavaliers and their parents.
The members of the UAEAS managing committee were also present. Shailesh Shenoy said that the starting of this Gavel Club is realizing an old dream which he had long cherished for the children of the Samaj. He urged the Gavaliers to utilize this opportunity and realize and achieve their full potential. He thanked the development activities subcommittee and his colleagues on the managing committee for their efforts and support in starting this club.
The counselors of the club - Sunil Shenoy, Mohan Kamath, and Mahesh Prabhu addressed the gathering and shared their experiences on the benefits of effective communication with everyone present.
The ice breaker speeches were given by Gavelier Smrithi Prabhu and Gavelier Meghana Bhat. Both the young speakers were full of confidence and charmed the audience with their speeches. These speakers were evaluated by Shruti and Yash from the Falcon Gavel Club.
The inaugural meeting had an educational session by Uma Radhakrishnan, a toastmaster for more than 11 years now. Radhakrishnan spoke with emphasis on the art of evaluation and effective ways to encourage one to start and continue public speaking. Ramnath conducted the other educational session on ‘Table Topics’. He did it in a very informal way which made the children volunteer to speak on the table topics without realizing it. Each and every one present in the hall thoroughly enjoyed this informal session.
The club was formally inaugurated by cutting of the cake by the Club counselors, sponsors, and the DA team of the UAEAS. The programme ended with snacks and tea served to all present.