Obituary Notice

We bring to you the notice of demise of TM Rauff Hakeem's Sister on the 5th May 2012.

The president and membership of Ralph offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of TM Hakeem. We pray that her soul rest in peace.

With condolences
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Mistakes in Toastmasters

I was at the Toastmasters meeting last Wednesday, and since we had more guests than members that evening (I know members of other clubs are jealous), the guests did a round of introductions. I remember the first time I had to introduce myself and at that time what went in my mind was to become a good speaker and to complete the communications manual. I did not want to stop coming to Toastmasters as I continuously use the meetings to test material and delivery. This is because making mistakes in Toastmasters is all part of it.

I find many guests and even members still having the stigma that making a mistake in Toastmasters during a speech or round robbin session is an embarrassment. I find Toastmasters to be a great environment for making mistakes and taking risks. I’ve done purely management and technology related, and for once gave a speech on adultery. The supportive atmosphere of Toastmasters allows me to experiment well beyond the edges of what I’ve had the opportunity to do in front of other audiences. And I find that Toastmaster audiences appreciate a bit of wackiness and creativity, since they’ve already seen standard prepared speeches loads of times before.

This experimentation has greatly broadened my range as a speaker. I’d never given a humorous speech or used props or tried unusual delivery methods before joining Toastmasters. But now I’m convinced it’s actually less risky to take risks. As a speaker I find I have a better chance of success if I stray a bit off the “safe” path. If I give a speech just like anyone else would, even if my content and delivery are excellent, the reception will usually be lukewarm. I’m not providing enough value to the audience. But if I do something a bit odd or unusual, it keeps the audience awake and attentive.

What Toastmasters has shown me is just how important it is to keep the audience entertained while you attempt to educate them.

Agenda Meeting 20 : Wednesday 2nd May 2012

AVS Youth Leadership Programme - Grand Final

Ralph Toastmasters had been involved in the Youth Leadership Programme with the AVS Cluster for a select students in Hatton. This has been an ongoing process from the 17th December and completes with the Grand Finale on Sunday the 6th May 2012.

This event marks the first fully run YLP by Ralph Toastmasters.

More details shall follow with pictures and videos of the transformation of the participants.

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Minutes Meeting 19: April 18 2012

                                                                                                                 

Ralph Toastmasters Club

Club 00918672 Area A1, Division A District 82

Minutes of the meeting held on 18th/4/2012

Minutes of the 19th meeting for the year 2011/12 was held on Wednesday the 18th April 2012 with the President Mr Nalin Silva in the Chair.

The proceeding commenced at 6.00 p.m. when the President call the meeting to order, National Anthem was sung by the members of Ralph.

Welcome Address

President welcomed all members to the Ralph Toast Masters Club meeting. He handed over CC Manual to TM Selvaraj and wishes him all the best for future prepared speeches. He welcomed former Area Governor Premalal Brahmanage for the meeting. President introduced TM Ishani Jayasinghe the Toastmaster of the day’s meeting.

There were no new members on 18^th April 2012

Toastmaster of the day TM Ishani Jayasinghe Introduced the General Evaluator..

General Evaluator – TM Sanjeewa Wimalasiri  introduced his team.

Word of the Day – Tremendous  

Round Robin Session – Theme – Health

Prepared Speeches

TM Preneeth Rupasinghe  – Innovation

TM Dilantha Fernando- I’m Dilantha Fernando

TM Zafraz  Lameer-best of the best

TM Viranthi Cooray –Performing of success

Table Topics Master TM V Arunan  has proposed a topic call “Whether the Sri Lankan Economy is in Right path or Not” and suggested the speakers to speak in favor and opposing the statement.

 

Grammarian’s Report- said that the word of the day was used 20 times during the meeting 

General Evaluators Report- TM Sanjeewa Wimalasiri    said that the meeting went on well and  thanked his team members for an excellent job done.

Whilst concluding the day’s presiding President Request participation of Ralph members for the Toastmasters the New Year celebrations which will be held on Saturday 21^st April 2012 at Henry Pedris grounds Colombo 5

The meeting was successfully concluded with a vote of thanks by the President and adjourned at 8.15 pm.

Thanking you

Secretary

  

Agenda - Meeting 19 : Wednesday 18 April 2012

Minutes Meeting 18 : April 4, 2012

Minutes of the 18th meeting for the year 2011/12 was held on Wednesday the 4th April 2012 with the President Mr Nalin Silva in the Chair.

The proceeding commenced at 6.00 p.m. when the President call the meeting to order, National Anthem was sung by the members of Ralph.

Welcome Address

President welcomed all members to the Ralph Toast Masters Club meeting. He handed over CC Manual to TM Arun and wishes him all the best for future prepared speeches. He mentioned about National conference which was well organized and commented about the active participation of our member TM Viranthi Cooray and handed over Token of appreciation for her all-round performance

There were two new members on 4^th April 2012

Name Employer Introduced by

Udaya Shankar Deputy Head of Mkt CIC TM Lameer

Nilantha Senaratne Nestle TM Ishani

Toastmaster of the day TM Rauff Hakeem referred some versions from a book which was helpful to all members.

General Evaluator – TM Zafraz Lameer has introduced his team.

Word of the Day – Inevitable

Round Robin Session – Theme – Change

Prepared Speeches

TM Hiran Perera CC2- Mobile Phones

TM Preneeth Rupasinghe CC7 – Economic Impact in Sri Lanka

TM R Vijayalingam CC9 – Life Insurance Salesman

Table Topics Master TM Kalhara Gamage has selected the speakers by herself for the table topic session.

The following members had taken part in the table topic session

TM Niranjen

TM Chandana Samarasinghe

TM Viranthi Cooray

TM Udaya shankar

TM Saman

TM Shantha Gunaratne

Grammarian’s Report- TM Viranthi Cooray – said that the word of the day was used 17 times during the meeting and further she has done a precise evaluation on whole meeting and presented the following factors in general in the end.

1. Welcoming and Introducing
* please join me in welcoming....... applause

* We’re pleased to welcome

* I’d like to extend a warm welcome to

* It’s a pleasure to welcome

2. I’d like to introduce

· And now, a man who has made …

· And now, I introduce a man who has …

· Before I introduce our guest of honour, I'd like to present some..............

· Before we introduce our next speaker, let me remind you that ..............

· Here is a man who is ahead of his time,....................

· I’d like to introduce one of the foremost jugglers of our time – our treasurer!

· That’s what I call a Burger King introduction One .

General Evaluators Report- TM Zafraz Lameer said that the meeting went on well. He thanked his team members for the excellent job done by them.

Whilst concluding the day’s presiding President request participation of Ralph members for the Toastmasters the New Year celebrations which will be held on Saturday 21^st April 2012 at Henry Pedris grounds Colombo 5

The meeting was successfully concluded with a vote of thanks by the President and adjourned at 8.15 pm.

Thanking you

Chandra Senaratne

Secretary

Agenda - Meeting 18 : Wednesday 04 April 2012

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K!

Agenda - Meeting 17 : Wednesday 21 March 2012

Obituary Notice

We bring to your notice with deepest regret that the beloved Father of our TM Lalin Fernando had passed away.

The Funeral will be at Ingiriya, Arakawila.

Anyone can contact Kasun on : 0776762094.

May Mr Fernando's soul rest in Peace.

Rgds
K!

Agenda - Meeting 16 : Wednesday 06 March 2012

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Area A1 contest

The Area A1 International and Impromptu speech contest scheduled for Wednesday, 29th February from 5.30 pm onwards.

We kindly urge you to communicate to each and everyone of your members and most importantly to the respective club's contestants on the following :

1) Members and guest- Kindly be in your seats by 6.00 pm
2) Contestants- Please be present at the venue by 5.30 pm for the contestants briefing.
3) Location of the venue- ICASL Auditorium, No 30A Malasekera Mawatha

The map of the location is pasted on the top of this document.

- If you are travelling from Baudhaloka Mawatha from Kanatte side, after passing BMICH there is a traffic light, the road on the left is Malalasekera Mawatha, few meters down the road on the left hand side is the ICASL center.

- If you are traveling from Torrington side, at the traffic light proceed straight.

- Plenty of parking is available right opposite the ICASL center.

Looking forward in meeting you all..!

Rgds
K!

Ralph Club Contest results..!

Dear Members of Ralph

Ralph's prepared and impromptu speech contests were held yesterday 15th February 2012 at Excel World. It was a wonderful event with great speeches.

Our president thanks and congratulate all participants and roll players. He brings a special appreciation to the Chief Judge, judges, Immediate Past President and Area Governor TM Niroshan Nadarajah and TM Lameer who organized the event single handed.

For those who missed the event we present to you the winners-

Prepared speech contest ;
2nd runner up - TM Dilantha Fernando
1st runner up -TM Mahesh Jayasinghe
Winner - TM Viranthi Cooray

Impromptu -
2nd runner up - TM Dilantha Fernando
1st runner up - TM Mahesh Jayasinghe
Winner - TM Viranthi Cooray

Congratulations to all and hope to see you at the Area Contest on 29th Feb 2012.

Rgds
K!

Obituary Notice

We bring to your notice with deepest regrets that beloved mother in law of our member and past treasurer TM Vijayalingam had passed away due to an illness.

May her soul rest in peace.

The funeral will be held on the 16th Feb 2012 at Kandy.

for further details please get in touch with our president TM Nalin Silva.

Rgds
K!

Ralph Club Contest

Ralph Toastmasters Club Contest for Prepared Speeches & Table Topics is scheduled for Wednesday 15th February.

Prepared Speech Contest:
Eligibility: Good standing as a member & Completion of CC6 project.
The following members have already confirmed their participation as contestants.
1. Dilanda Fernando
2. Mahesh Jayasinghe
3. Shantha Dias Gunaratne
4. Viranthi Cooray

Table Topic Contest:
Eligibility: Good standing as a member – Every member can take part in this.
The following members have already confirmed their participation as contestants.
1. Dilanda Fernando
2. Mahesh Jayasinghe
3. R. Vijayalinham
4. Shantha Dias Gunaratne
5. Viranthi Cooray

Please do come forward as contests. Taking part in a contest is a totally different experience compared to club speeches.
You will lose nothing but gain a valuable experience.

Please confirm your participation by replying to add by email to Shantha Dias Gunaratne via usoft@sltnet.lk

Rgds
K!