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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: SAP Toastmasters Club Contests Fall ‘09

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Testimonial— ”Sunday School teacher”

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Member News

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Club Calendar

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Club Information

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SAP Toastmasters Club Contests Fall ‘09 Next was Club Humorous Speech Contest. We had several things going for us: first, the date: 09/09/09 - we mean, could we have hoped for or planned a more memorable date? Then, we had (SAP Toastmasters conducted two great attendance. Anticipation was highly successful club contests in the in the air, not to mention excitemonth of September: Evaluation ment. Even a corporate SAP event Contest and Humorous Speech in the adjoining room, complete Contest. Here’s a report.) with lights and cameras, failed to impress Toastmasters who were What's chocolate cake got to do convinced this was the better with Toastmasters? Elaine Lung, ticket in town. Area C4 Governor, test speaker for the Club Evaluation Contest Congratulations to Fariya Ali for on Sept. 02, made a vivid presenwinning first prize for a wondertation that had many listeners fully crafted and funny speech on drooling over the aroma & taste stalking a foreign film star shootof chocolate cake. She then ing on location in San Francisco. surprised everyone by proceedShe moves on to represent the ing to explain why being involved club at the Area Humorous with Toastmasters could be an Speech Contest on Oct. 2nd. equally satisfying experience. Hiren Kotadia delivered an energetic and hilarious speech on The contestants, Manish Garg, so-called 'arranged marriages'. If Joshua Johanson, Markus Fariya's speech excelled in strucLintermanns and Amitabh ture and writing, Hiren's scored in Mishra were not unduly disterms of content. Emmanuel tracted by the chocolate metaMayssat gave a funny speech on phor and each went on to prohis adventures on aging and antivide thoughtful, constructive aging. feedback. It was a tough job for the judges but Amitabh was Mohini Wettasinghe and awarded second place while David Brutman performed Manish, a first time contestant incredibly important roles as but long time Toastmaster, won Toastmaster and Chief Judge, first place. Manish goes on to respectively. Mohini conscienrepresent our club at the Area tiously conducted the meeting and C3 Evaluation Contest on Friday, interviewed the contestants at the nd October 2 . end. David juggled his many responsibilities with aplomb - briefWe appreciate the help of the ing the judges, timers, ballot following volunteers for the counters, et al, and ensuring that evaluation contest: Donna Vigil the judging and tallying process (Toastmaster), Rahul Kabra went off without a hitch. It is to (Chief Judge), Heather Cowan the credit of the entire team of (Sergeant At Arms), Hiren Kovolunteers, and specifically of tadia & Birgit Starmanns these two Toastmasters, that the (Timers), Bill Copeland & contestants could give their Adish Abnave (Ballot Countspeeches unencumbered by logisers).

by Amitabh Mishra (ACS), Donna Vigil (CC, CL) & Mario Herger (ACB)

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tics. Nick Rose stepped up effortlessly to his role as Sergeant At Arms, just days after his return from wedding and honeymoon. Most of us know how sobering the first posthoneymoon days are. Rahul Kabra and Danai Wiriyayanyongsuk performed the very important role of timer admirably, and Mario Herger and Joshua Johanson went about their task of ballot counting with a stern look on their face, ensuring that there'd be no allegations of ballottampering or requests for a recount. Many other toastmasters stepped to the fore by performing little leadership acts to ensure a fluent meeting. I recall Donna DJ Vigil organizing a migration of chairs into the room before the meeting, and out of the room afterwards.

Evaluation Contest (L to R): Mario Herger (Contest Chair), Manish Garg (winner), Amitabh Mishra (runner-up)

Humorous Speech Contest (L to R): Hiren Kotadia (runnerup), Amitabh Mishra (Contest Chair), Fariya Ali (winner)

Testimonial— “Sunday School Teacher” by Joshua Johanson

Last Sunday, our teacher didn’t show up to teach our class at church. Since I am in a leadership role, the responsibility landed on me to teach the lesson. I was not prepared. I am a person who really likes to have things prepared and when I find myself in situations like this I usually get so nervous that I can’t even think. This time, I was able to present with clarity and confidence. I could actually think clearly enough to give a lesson

that was intelligible and spiritual. Several people came up to me afterwards and told me how my lesson had helped them. I did not join Toastmasters to work on my impromptu speaking skills, but it definitely came in handy last Sunday. This club gives the perfect environment for you to thrive. You can work on speeches that are serious or humorous, prepared or impromptu, or

even practice giving evaluations or running a meeting. But as challenging as the activities are, the environment is even more encouraging. Everyone is learning together. We are all in the same boat and we all want each other to succeed. This provides the safety and security that we need to take the chance to spread our wings and fly. Then, when the need arises outside, you will be ready.

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Mario Herger, our club Treasurer, was seen collecting club dues conscientiously, after stepping up to take the role over from Madhuri. Manish Garg did a special Table Topics session in a “debate” format, asking members to speak on “pros” and “cons” of a variety if topics. Bill Copeland is chief organizer for the Area C3 Contest (see insert at right).

Oct. 02, 6 PM: Area C3 Contest — Be there at HP Hilltop Toastmasters at 3000 Hanover St, Palo Alto, to cheer on Fariya Ali and Manish Garg in the Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contest, respectively. For more details, contact Area C3 Governor Bill Copeland at [email protected].

learn how to assist in setting up and running a booth, not to mention being noticed! Contact Sri Govindarajan for more details on how you can help!

Oct. 22: SAP Diversity Day — SAP Toastmasters will put up a booth at SAP Diversity Day. This is your chance to

Club Calendar

Club Information Toastmasters International http://www.toastmasters.org

Officers

Newsletter Editor:

District 4 http://www.d4tm.org

President: Donna “DJ” Vigil, CC, CL

Amitabh Mishra, ACS [email protected]

SAP Toastmasters

VP Membership: Sri Govindarajan

Newsletter Committee:

http://saptm.freetoasthost.net

VP PR: Amitabh Mishra, ACS

Club Meetings

Secretary: Mohini Wettasinghe, CC

Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Treasurer: Mario Herger, ACB

Niyati Bedekar Birgit Starmanns, ACB, ALB Donna (DJ) Vigil, CC

SAP, Building 2

Sergeant-at-Arms: Fariya Ali

3412 Hillview Avenue

Video Officer (honorary role): Ingo Sauerzapf

Room: Lombard (2nd floor) Palo Alto, CA 94304

VP Education: Rahul Kabra, CC

Page 1 photos: Amitabh Mishra Page II photos: Joshua Johanson, Birgit Starmanns