toastmaster-magazine-2016

Ferasath Cassim
Incoming President
Stepping on to the 16th year in succession, I take this opportunity to thank all my
predecessors who had been instrumental in raising the standards and creating an unblemished
reputation to our club, Serendib Toastmasters Club, Riyadh.
Indeed, I am privileged to take over the leadership and the opportunity to lead Serendib
Toastmasters Club, to the next level with gratitude and confidence. I would also like to congratulate
Toastmaster M.I.M. Zubair and his energetic EXCOM for their remarkable and successful tenure. I
am certain that it will be a challenging year for me and my team. The history of Serendib sets the
trend to go beyond and break this elevation of records achieved during the last three years and
create history. This year, we have elected a dynamic and energetic team that has the capability
to exceed the expectations.
First I would like to thank the Past President TM Shameel Hameed for introducing me to this
wonderful world of Toastmastering. Without him paving the path, I would have never been able
to achieve what I had achieved in Toastmastering. I can still remember the first day, it was way
back in the year 2004, when I attended my first meeting. Looks like it happened last week. I urge
all Toastmasters to attend regular meetings and complete the projects and climb the leadership
ladder and take on positions in the Area, Division and District.
Similarly, I would also like to thank Gavel Club Counselors Thangasamy and TM Riyaz for their
efforts and contribution towards the success of the club. One of our utmost priorities is to support
the Gaveliers. Our aim is to provide the Gaveliers with the opportunity to take part in the Gavel
programs, to explore themselves and showcase creativity that generate innovative ideas, that
lead the journey towards leadership. We are committed to creating the environment of “Learn by
Doing” with a rewarding experience. Our goal is to make Serendib Toastmasters Club to be “The
Best” in the District 79. We plan to achieve this by producing top notch Leaders and extraordinary
Speakers. Our desire and target are to step into leadership roles in Area, Division and District
level activities. These will enable our members to engage and to showcase their skills, and also
take further steps in advancing the ranking of Toastmasters. I am confident that we have the
talent to reach these goals and to make an impact. After all, when one embraces challenge with
a willing heart and positive spirit, nothing is impossible.
Long Live Serendib!
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