toastmaster-magazine-2016

Mohamed I M Zubair
Outgoing President
Success is a journey, not a destination…
At the onset I would like to thank the entire members of Serendib Toastmasters’ club for
giving me the opportunity to lead the club as the President for the year 2015-2016. It was not
a position to be proud of, but it was a responsibility to be vigilant, too.
Leading a set of people with different calibre, taste and skills was a pleasant experience. Like
every leader experiences I too had numerous challenges, eventualities and circumstances to
deal with during my tenure. We could overcome those obstacles with courage, dedication and
exemplary teamwork. Every leader takes the office with the expectation to achieve something
better. It is proven that when we put our hearts and minds together, plan well, keep the team sprit
intact, the success taps at the doorsteps.
We were lucky to have enthusiastic members, executive officers, past presidents and
well-wishers as our backbone and supported the club. Without this source of strength it would
have not been possible to manage the responsibility. Let me thank them all for their support and
contributions.
Following the footsteps of my predecessors we were also able to achieve the Presidents
Distinguish Club status for the 14th consecutive year in 2015-2016. Serendib and its members
were recognized for collective and individual achievements and brought accolades to the club
thereby added more colours to Serendib among other clubs in Riyadh. Whatever the outcome,
recognition or proud moments that we all had enjoyed, is dedicated to the members, contributors
and the Club.
It gives me immense pleasure to be part of the 15th anniversary celebration of Serendib.
A club that made changes in many people’s lives, helped them to advance in their career, to
become better citizens. It is appropriate to remember and recognize the far sighted wisdom of our
Charter President TM Xaveir Arulandoo, his officers, and the members who were instrumental to
start this prestigious club.
Another remarkable opportunity was to help our Gavel members of Serendib’s boys and girls
clubs. It was a pleasing experience being with them and help them grow. The chief Gavel
Counselor and the Counselors for boys and girls did a wonderful job. Thank you so much!
I take this opportunity to wish my successor President Ferasath Cassim and his energetic
officers for a successful tenure.
Long live Serendib! May it grow to greater heights with more and more success to come…
because success is a journey, not a destination.
SERENDIB BREEZE
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