Al Khobar: Mangalorean Association Presents 'Youth Leadership Programme'
Compiled by: Victor Sequeira, Santhosh Shetty and Ravi Karkera
Al Khobar, Jul 9: “Tell them what you are going to tell them, Tell them, Tell them what you have told them.” With these words by Division F Governor, TM Anil Madan, Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) organized by Mangalorean Association Saudi Arbia (MASA) has been started under the banner of NESMA TOASTMASTERS CLUB recently.
The grand finale held with colorful ceremony at Grill restaurant, Khobar Saudi Arabia on 3rd July 2009. The most unique aspect of the YLP was the high level of competitiveness among the Youth Leaders. The 27 participants have pledged to excel their intellects. MASA’s objective has been to sharpen their attitudes and equip YL with necessary skills for the benefit on their own respective fields and the nation at large. We are glad that steadily but surely this objective is being achieved.
MASA take this opportunity to congratulate TM Ravi Karkera and DTM Lancy D’souza for ably steering MASA this far by conducting such an outstanding Youth Leadership Programme.
“Commend, Recommend and Commend is Total 8 sessions including Grand finale were held with great contributions from several great toastmasters of Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Following workshops were presented by renowned toastmasters during these 8 sessions:
- Roles & Responsibilities of office bearers by TM Yousef Ba Isa
- Elements of Good Speech by TM Shaila Koya
- Public Speaking & Evaluation by TM Firoz Ahmed
- Grammar by TM Mohd. Safiullah
- Vocal Variety by TM Abraham Thomas
- Group Discussion by DTM Lancy D’ Souza
- Art of Listening by TM Nusheen Hafeez
- Stage Skills by TM Nusheen Hafeez
- Table Topics by TM Yousef Ba Isa
- Puzzles & Strategic Thinking by TM Ravi Karkera
- Personality Development by TM Ravi Karkera
Following Assignments were taken by expert Toastmasters during these 8 sessions:
- Demo Speech Day 1 by YL Lishma Mohd. Ali
- Table Topic Session Day 1 by TM Vasudev Warrier
- General Evaluation Day 1 by TM Sajjad Abdul Salam
- Evaluation Table Topics Day 1 by TM Yousef Ba Isa
- Table Topic Session Day 2 by TM Ravi Karkera
- Evaluation Prepared Speech day 2 by TM Abraham Thomas
- General Evaluation Day 2 by TM Feroz Fazal
- Evaluation Table Topics Day 2 by TM Yousef Ba Isa
- Table Topic Session Day 2 by TM Alex Philip
- General Evaluation Day 3 by TM Abdul Gafoor
- Demo Evaluation Day 3 by DTM Lancy D’ Souza
- Evaluation Table Topics Day 3 by TM Ravi Karkera
- General Evaluation Day 4 by TM Shaithali Kutty
- Table Topics Evaluation day 4 by DTM Lancy D’ Souza
- JAM (Just A Minute) session by TM Vasudev Warrier
- Table Topic Evaluation by TM Nusheen Hafeez
- General Evaluation Day 5 by TM Yousef Ba Isa
- General Evaluation Day 6 TM Manoj Paul
- General Evaluation Day 7 by TM (Dr) Shaikh Shakeel Anjum
The entire YLP was conducted under the supervision of DTM Lancy D’ Souza as Chief Coordinator and TM Ravi Karkera as Coordinator assisted by MASA members Santhosh Shetty, Viraj Kumar Shetty, Victor Sequeira, Chandrashekar, Ahmed Gulam Beary, Rajesh T and Sujaya Karkera.
The positive approach in presenting various workshops and general evaluation by the members from Toastmasters fraternity has really excelled the confidence level of every Youth Leaders by one more step forward. Youth Leaders were geared up for the Grand Finale after the concluding presentation of mesmerizing workshop on ‘Personality Development’ on day 7 by TM Ravi Karkera
Grand finale witnessed the transformation in Youth Leaders compared to first session of the programme. Each and every youth leaders presented their best in front of a gathering witnessed by the renowned toastmasters, Editor in Chief of Kannada Weekly Magazine, ‘ANUPAMA’, guests, parents and MASA excom members. All of them gave a tough time to 10 judges from Toastmasters Fraternity in both the format of competitions – ‘Prepared Speech’ and ‘Table Topics’. Thanks to Divn F Governor TM Anil Madan, Area 32 Governor TM T. V. Sunder, Toastmasters and Chief Editor Shahnaz of Kannda Magazine ‘Anupama’ for gracing the occasion.
“Unbelievable” as expressed by Parents in their words:
“Throughout these eight sessions children started with no clue of whatsoever in terms of leadership quality and communication skills rise to the level of fearless and effortless public speaking and role models for the future society.” - Richard and Sandra Almeida
“The benefits, the lessons, the Youth Leaders gained from this 8 sessions will go a long way, and I am sure, the youth leaders and their parents will be grateful throughout their life for your dedicated hard work” - V.S. RAO & Family
“It a pleasure & honor to see our siblings transformed amazingly as bold and dashing youth leaders during their eight sessions of “MASA Youth Leadership Program” sponsored by Nesma Toast Masters Club”.- Sumana & Narendra Shetty
“Congratulations to all of you! Really it was a good initiative taken by the MASA members for the amendment of communication skills of our children”- Chetana & Sadashiva Poojary.
“Thank you very much for all that you have done for us. Your whole hearted support, guidance and encouragement made me to stand up and speak. Today I am confident that I can deliver a speech without any hesitation. I have gained a lot of knowledge from this programme. I hope you will conduct many more Youth Leadership Programmes in the near future. I wish to be a part of this again” – Youth Leader Sandeep Shriyan
Precise, concise and organize is the requirement of table topic speakers.
“Wow, You did it!! Bravo” as expressed by Trainers in their own words:
“With sheer determination to excel themselves, the youth leaders exhibited quality speeches that ranged from subtle humour to serious entertainment. As a witness to their delightful transformation in confidence levels within a span of four weeks, I am so proud and privileged to be a part of their progressive success.” – DTM Lancy D’Souza
“Wow, You did it!! Bravo and Hats Off to you all. Everyone of you have done exceptionally well both in Prepared Speech and in Table Topics too. The most I liked was that I could see each and every one of you were enjoying every bit of your prime time with all that butterflies in the stomach. Isn’t it? “– TM Ravi Karkera
The concept of ABC by Madam Nausheen Hafeez – Appearance, Body language and Conform is the key words were deeply routed in the hearts of Youth Leaders.
In the Grand finale the prepared speech contestants and the topics were:
- YL Priyanka Rao: ‘Where there is a will, there is a way’
- YL Riona almeida: ‘ Myself’
- YL Pooja Keshav: ‘Smile’ (Third place winner)
- YL Arnold Sequeira: ‘Honesty is the best policy’
- YL Shravan Shetty: ‘Where there is a will, there is a way’
- YL Prateek Poojary: ‘My Favorite Game’ (Second place winner)
- YL Divya Ganesh Karkera: ‘Myself and my family’
- YL Mohit Salian: ‘Internet’
- YL Sandeep Shriyan: ‘Hard work is the key to success’
- YL Shagufta Musheer: ‘Friends and Friendship’
- YL Rajani Poojary: ‘Laughter is the best medicine’(First place winner)
- YL Alita Almeida: ‘Peace in modern world’
- YL Sushmit Poojary: ‘Impossible is nothing’
- YL Deeksha Bhandary: ‘Today’s Youth and their Life Style”
- YL Navya Shetty: ‘Ragging’
- YL Sadiya Abdul Aziz: ‘Peer, Pressure and Personality Development’
- YL Mithali Amin: ‘Dental Careeer’
The Table Topic contest was held on topic: “SHOULD MOBILE BE ALLOWED IN SCHOOL”. The 16 youth leaders participated in this contest.
Winners:
Prepared Speech -
Rajani Babu Poojary - Winner
Prateek Poojary - 1st Runners Up
Pooja Kesav Arikady 2nd Runners Up
Table Topics-
Rajani Babu Poojary - Winner
Prateek Poojary - 1st Runners Up
Divya Stany Mathais 2nd Runners Up
The winners were presented with TMI Ribbons, Certificates and also Gift Vouchers sponsored by MASA President Madhav Amin, Vice President Ravi Karkera and General Secretary Santhosh Shetty. President Madhav Amin presented certificates to all workshop presenters and assignees from Toastmasters Circle as recognition for their valuable services to MASA youth leaders.
The other participants in the youth leadership programme are: YL Divya Mathias, YL Pratham V. Rao, YL Kevin Almeida, YL Nikita Maria Ferrao, YL Shrujan Sanil, YL Ashish Sanil, YL Minal Almeida, YL Kenneth Crasta, YL Michell Dante and YL Jessica
The great messages have been delivered by TM Anil Madan & TM T V Sunder.
“The credit goes to one and all and the string which tied them all and gave the appearance of a beautiful necklace was one person by the name TM Ravi Karkera. I would personally like to appreciate one person DTM Lancy D'souza, his immense selfless service to such occasion make us feel really proud. He is not only serving the Toastmasters but also to the humanity at large.”- TM [Dr.] Shaikh Shakil Anjum, President Oasis TMC.
Contest followed with cultural program by Youth Leaders and Nice dinner. Just before the start of cultural program everyone wished YL Nikita Leslie Ferrao on account of her birthday, by singing birthday song. The birthday cake arranged on this occasion by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie was a pleasant surprise to YL Nikita. We had one more occasion to celebrate at the same time to greet one of our Excom members Mr and Mrs, Naveen Bhandary for their marriage anniversary. The bride and bridegroom, Naveen and Vinaya were escorted to the stage along with Vinaya’s mother and their only daughter Deeksha with all excom members and were greeted by all present.
On public demand, TM Yusuf Ba Isa, the fan of all youth leaders thrilled the crowd with his speech titled “Eight Blood”. Closing remarks were done by TM Ravi Karkera.