Edition #2

October-December 2023

NEWSLETTER
DIVISION E DISTRICT 114
RISE: RESPECT | INTEGRITY| SERVICE |EXCELLENCE

TOP NEWS OF THE QUARTER

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DIVISION’S SPECIAL The division organized a special session to celebrate
SESSION the remarkable milestone of Toastmasters
International's 99th year. The celebration was not
just a reflection of our rich history but also a
testament to the countless individuals who have
embraced the Toastmasters journey, transforming
themselves into confident communicators and
effective leaders.

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Over the quarter we have hade three trainings on
each month. Each with unique and special
MONTHLY SPECIAL
approach giving us a chance to level up our skills, TRAININGS
connect with fellow Toastmasters, and embark on
a journey of continuous improvement.

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CLUB LEVEL During this quarter the clubs under the division
COMPETETIONS have conducted contests. humourous speech
contests, evaluation contests, Table topic
contests, and international speech contests.
Toastmasters Club contests are not just about
winning; they are about personal growth,
continuous improvement, and the shared
journey toward becoming more effective
communicators and leaders.

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“How Strong Is Your Willpower?”
MESSAGE
Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyunva, DTM

Written by: Admin Manager _Biruk Ayalew Edited by: Betlhem Buzuayehu
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIVISION DIRECTOR

In a fast-changing world, leaders need to be agile. They

should be ready to unlearn to learn. In the new era,
domain knowledge must be refreshed frequently.
Leaders should also be more curious or risk getting
dated quickly.

Learn to trust your team, don't be a micro-

manager.

Delegate Effectively, But Give Them Freedom To Fail

Too.

Demelash Wondimagegn
Division E Director
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DIVISION SPECIAL SESSION

99TH YEAR OF TOASTMASTERS
CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 21 2023

The division organized a special session to celebrate the remarkable

milestone of Toastmasters International's 99th year. The celebration was not
just a reflection of our rich history but also a testament to the countless
individuals who have embraced the Toastmasters journey, transforming
themselves into confident communicators and effective leaders.
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DIVISION SPECIAL SESSION

99TH YEAR OF TOASTMASTERS
CELEBRATION

FACILITATORS

Robert Karanja, DTM

District PQD
TMoD

our Toastmaster of the Day was a driving

EXPERT
force behind the magic of our gatherings.
His dedication to creating an environment
ADVICE
where every member can thrive, learn, and
be inspired is truly commendable.

Ethiopis Tadesse, DTM

Panel Discussion Modretor
Our panel discussion was elevated to a new level of
excellence, Their commitment to creating a space
for meaningful dialogue and her adept handling of
the entire session left a lasting impression on all
who attended. we heard testimonials from former
Toastmasters on how Toastmasters has been more
than just a public speaking club to them; and how
it has been a transformative journey. And how it
has helped them with their personal and
professional development. Inspiring us all
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MONTHLY SPECIAL TRAINING

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MONTHLY SPECIAL TRAINING

October 31, 2023
TRAINER
Von Eric Tandoc, DTM
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Evaluate their speaking ability

Prepare and deliver speeches
Give impromptu talks
Learn more about voice vocabulary and gestures
Give constructive feedback
8 sessions in total
Participants are aged between 12 and 17
Numbers of participants are limited to 25
Benefits of the program are community service club
promotion and the requirement of DTM

JAPHETH MUSAU, DTM

Words of wisdom
EXPERT
Leadership process
ADVICE
The right ingredients
Pathways learning experience
Creating the right environment

TRAINER
Ethiopis Taddese, DTM
Take the Leap
Experienced as a volunteer at Drop of Water NGO
Marshal arts
A funny moment happened while volunteering in
the Tigray region when she ran away thinking
that it was a snake following her but it was her
scarf that fell off
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MONTHLY SPECIAL TRAINING

November 21, 2023

TRAINER
Wolfgang Harbauer
How to unleash the power of your voice

Relaxation of body parts

Trying to have different types of voices
Keeping the tone, volume, speed, and pace
He prepared a practical exercise for attendees to practice
those tips

TRAINER
Beverly Nambozo, DTM
WORDS OF WISDOM
EXPERT
ADVICE
Started her speech by asking attendees whether they
knew about any Chinese words
Emphasized about Chinese philosopy daoism which is
having peace while doing difficult tasks

TRAINER
Haritosh Srivastav
Procrastination

What is procrastination?
How does it affect us in every area?
How to avoid it
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December 26, 2023

TRAINER
Micheal J.Pope, Jr, DTM
Master The art of being a DOER

Used Prezi to create a captivating presentation. Use more tech in Toastmasters.

D - Discipline yourself to study other speakers (videos, books) and interact with them physically. Who you
learn from matters.
O - Opportunity Take advantage of every opportunity to speak (speak valuably). Prepare to speak as if you are
being paid $10,000. Create the bar for yourself.
E - Embrace the Toastmasters program Learn from the Competent Communication manual as well. Every
year, get a triple crown.
R - Relationships. Form relationships in and out of Toastmasters Physically meet up with people.
Always ask for feedback.

TRAINER
Robert Karanja, DTM
Story telling like a pro

Prepare the story

Select the events you want to share. Decide on the emotions you want to arouse from the listeners.
Visualize the story you want to tell. Become one with the story.
Don't hamper the imagination of listeners. Give them a chance to visualize the story.
Present the story
Play around with volume, pitch, rate, and pause to bring out different scenes and characters.
Show the audience your story: use facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and avoid barriers (speaking behind
the lectern).

Keynote speaker
Rich Hopkins, DTM
WIN Anyway

We get to determine whether we are winning or losing. We define our own goals and victories.
We have to win in life, there is no option. Choose to win, anyway.
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COMPETITIONS WITH IN THE

CLUBS

BLUENILE TOASTMASTERS

Evaluation contest
December 25

Humourous speech
contest
November 13

ADDIS ABABA TOASTMASTERS

Humourous and Table topic
contest
November 1

International speech and

evaluation contest
December 13
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COMPETITIONS WITH IN THE

CLUBS
JUPITETER TOASTMASTERS

Evaluation and speech

contest
December 31

HABESHA TOASTMASTERS

Humourous and Table

topic contest
November 10

IMPERIAL TOASTMASTERS
Humourous and Table topic
contest
November 22

International speech and

evaluation contest
December 20
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How Strong Is Your Willpower? Write It Down

By Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyunva, DTM

Founding Editor Sauti ya Toastmasters Newsletter, Bukoto

Toastmasters Club
In 2001, I sent about ten funding proposals and letters to
embassies and banks in Kampala, asking them for money to
fund my backpacking trip to South Africa. In return, my offer
was a full article in The Monitor Newspaper, one of Uganda’s
leading mainstream print newspapers. I had become
acquainted with the editors during writing workshops, possibly
the only creative writing workshops in Uganda at the time.
Journalists and newspaper editors were close to royalty, in
2001.

From one polite rejection after another, I relentlessly pursued my goal and wrote daily entries in my diary,
envisioning myself backpacking across Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Jacaranda
City and finally returning to Kampala with a head full of stories.

I willed myself into this position until it finally happened.

In August of that year, with my first job after my first degree, I taught at one of the few international
schools in Kampala, which was a highly prestigious job, paying in USD. I was the first of my close friends to
receive redemption from imminent post-university brokenness and even bought a car. A month into the
new job, I was selected, being the youngest and ‘coolest’ teacher at the school, to travel with sixteen
teenagers to South Africa, with a fully paid ticket and accommodation for the accompanying staff.

My Diary. My Willpower.
Tempted to return to the embassies and banks and sing, ‘Nya-nya-nya-nya-nya’ I was too rooted in awe
and mesmerization. My diary entries were filled with determination to cross the borders until I traveled to
the promised Rainbow nation of money, magnificence, and marvel. The New York of Artica, it was called.

My diary entries were iron-clad with conviction and my willpower was unrivalled. I made it. Two months of
sending proposals and I made it. Not as a backpacker but as a traveler on South African Airways, staying at
a four-star hotel and visiting the most luxurious places like Sun City, Jacaranda City, and Africa’s largest
zoo in Pretoria, where I saw a penguin for the first time.

Traveling has always been among my top 5 priorities in life since I could read maps.

In 2014, I decided that every year I would travel to a country I had never been to and so profound was this
desire that it happened every single year. In 2016, I wanted the trip to coincide with my 40th birthday and
indeed I was in Somaliland on my 40th birthday in July. Again, my diary had already set that in motion,
after which I sang praises thanking God for this answered prayer.

2018 came along, and being pregnant with my fourth child, I could not travel after March that year. In
honor of World Poetry Day, on 21 March 2018, I was invited to Malawi for poetry celebrations.

The will is a fortress and the amount of power and focus you give to your desire, will determine the amount
of success and honor you receive from it. Focus on what is important to you and not what others think is
important to you. They are not always right.

They may have an idea what you need but you are the one living that life. Write it down—every day. An
hour a day focusing on what is important to you and your desires will come faster than you have ever
imagined, in bountiful strides, pouring in like the Murchison Falls.