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Newsletter The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan CA Toastmasters Club Islamabad TM Xara presented the project themed ‘Log kia kahain gay.’ She laid bare the two sides of social pressures: motivation and criticism. TM Jawad lead as General Evaluator and TM Athar evaluated Table Topics while TM Omair, TM Mustafa and TM Mudassir gave feedback on speeches of TM Imtiaz, TM Shafiq and TM Xara. The winners were: Best Table Topic Speaker: TM Zeshan; Best Prepared Speaker: TM Xara; Best Evaluator: TM Omair; and Best of Big 3: TM Jawad. In Meeting No. 60 the club president enquired whether everyone had gone home from last meeting! and thanked the people on his gratitude lists before it was too late. TM Omair shared his regret that he was unable to appreciate his mentor, DTM Mazhar Jamil, while he From L to R: TM Akhtar; TM Jawad and TM Omair. had the chance. He requested all to offer fateha for the departed soul. TM Mustafa, Toastmaster of the evening, discussed the idea ‘All is well that ends well’ by sharing his thoughts and getting the audience to narrate their experiences. The Table Topic Master was TM Imtiaz. His session was engaging and topics were well thought out, as there were more guests than usual daring to take the stage. In Prepared Speeches Session TM Shamsher gave his icebreaker and boldly shared his life story and his strong belief in continuous improvement − the reason he joined Last meeting of the year. the club. The second icebreaker was by TM Akhtar, a Meeting No. 59 of CA Toastmasters Club Islamabad qualified CA, who is a strong advocate of enjoying the offered insights in to the concept of ‘Gratitude.’ To challenges that life throws at you and standing by your elaborate the concept, TM Omair, Toastmaster of the decisions. evening, held an activity that ran throughout the meeting where everyone jots down a thing they were TM Zeshan in his speech on ‘Leadership,’ disclosed grateful for, every time the Toastmaster of the evening that his favourite style was the democratic kind, but no came on stage. At the end, a few members were asked single type can be declared the best as it all depends on to share their gratitude lists and were rewarded with people and circumstances. chocolates. The evaluation session was led by TM Azeem where TM Mudassir evaluated Table Topics and shared valuable The Table Topics Master was TM Hashim, who struck fear tips for speaking extempore. TM Khizar, TM Mudassir in the hearts of audience by warning everyone to stay attentive as he can call up anyone on stage anytime. and TM Omair evaluated speeches of TM Shamsher, TM Akhtar and TM Zeshan respectively. The winners There were 10 brave participants on 10 very fetching were: Best Table Topic Speaker: Jamal (guest); Best topics. The competition was rewarded by tea served Prepared Speaker: TM Zeshan; Best Evaluator: TM with gajjar ka halwa. Omair; and Best of Big 3: TM Mustafa. The first speaker of the Prepared Speech Session was CA Toastmasters Club Faisalabad TM Imtiaz, who delivered a project about ‘Culture.’ He emphasised the necessity to improve the culture CA Toastmasters Club Faisalabad regular meetings are in order to become a successful nation. The second held on alternate Friday. The meetings were attended by speaker, TM Shafiq, opened his speech on ‘Secret of a large number of The Institute of Chartered Accountants happy life.’ Taking everyone through the journey of his of Pakistan (ICAP) members especially young members professional life, he stressed the importance of balance who want to improve their communication skills. This when targeting growth in life. initiative of ICAP is paying off well. 16 February 2019