District 20 Toastmasters

Dear Executive Committee Members,
You are warmly invited to attend Club Officers Training 2 in Bahrain, a key learning and leadership development program designed to strengthen our club’s success and support you in excelling in your officer roles.

🗓 *Date* 16 January 2026
⏰ *Time:* From 1:00 PM onwards
📍 *Venue:* New Horizon School, Zinj, Bahrain

Please *register* in the link below and plan to attend: https://forms.gle/cG7CHiDteSMXfVPRA

Our expert trainers—each a proud member of the *District 20 Trainers Academy*—are ready to deliver a powerful and enriching training experience tailored to your officer responsibilities.

🌟 Meet Our Expert Trainers
- *TM Sara Taher* – Trainer, Club President
- *TM Khalil Almuhaiza* – Trainer, VP Education
- *TM Grachel Andrin Monis* – Trainer, VP Membership
- *TM Rashmee Ranjan* – Trainer, VP Public Relations
- *TM Dawn Samuel* – Trainer, Secretary
- *Mohamed Faraz Keyath, DTM* – Trainer, Treasurer
- *TM Mohit Bhagchandani* – Trainer, Sergeant at Arm

Special Workshops to Elevate Your Journey
In addition to officer role training, we are excited to offer two engaging workshops to support your growth as a Toastmaster:

- **ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PATHWAYS ENHANCEMENTS**
*Workshop Presenter* **Dushan Godage, DTM**
A deep dive into the latest updates and improvements to the Pathways learning experience.

- **Emotional Intelligence: Where Communication Meets Connection**
*Workshop Presenter* **Juwana Salman, DTM**
A powerful session exploring how emotional intelligence enhances leadership and communication.

📌 Important Notes
- Attendance at **Club Officers Training 2 is mandatory** for all Executive Committee members to help the club achieve its **Distinguished Club Program (DCP)** goals.
- Club members who aspire to take up Executive Committee roles in the coming year are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

Your presence and participation will make a meaningful difference to our club’s growth and excellence. We look forward to seeing you there and embarking on this learning journey together.

Everything you need to know about branding! District 20 invites you to attend this FREE workshop on "How to create impact with Branding".
In this session you will learn how to leverage the Toastmaster brand to create powerful and consistent messages that attract prospects for your club.
This special PR workshop will be delivered by brand specialist Dina Omar, Area 28 Director (District 20). Our trainer has extensive experience in Design, Brand & Strategy development.
Register for the workshop using the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zdlGr-kJQQO25qt3VAyRFw

Don't miss it.


-relations

😃 Meet the Role Players of our workshop, *Contesting with Excellence*, the event for *contest organizers and contestants*.

📅 Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM onwards
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Zoom ID: 884 9636 5941
🔐 Passcode: 609947
🎤 Workshop Presenter : Raymond Pereira, DTM
Join the workshop on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88496365941?pwd=apa2i6ZmEAPRNKo0IfnXObjMl8LdA6.1

Brought to you by Division B.

Whether you will be involved in the organization of your club, area or division contest or you are preparing yourself to compete in any of our 4 categories.

📣 Don’t miss it—prepare to contest with excellence!

Bader Bushlaibi, DTM
Division B Director

Thinking of becoming a contestant this term?
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to learn from the champions.
PQD team is lining up champions from inside and outside District 20 to inspire you and help you prepare this contest season on your journey in public speaking championship.

📅 Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM onwards
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Zoom ID: 884 9636 5941
🔐 Passcode: 609947
🎤 Panel Moderator : Bader Bushlaibi, DTM
Join the workshop on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88496365941?pwd=apa2i6ZmEAPRNKo0IfnXObjMl8LdA6.1

Brought to you by Division B.
📣 Don’t miss it—prepare to contest with excellence!

Bader Bushlaibi, DTM
Division B Director. 🌐

After the success of our Judging with Excellence workshop, we now bring you *Contesting with Excellence*, the event for *contest organizers and contestants*.
The first workshop in this event is *Contest 101 – The Art of Contest Preparation*, a must-attend session for all those involved in *contest organization*. Learn the nitty-gritty of how to organize a contest from A to Excellence and gain clarity on what it takes to excel.

📅 Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM onwards
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Zoom ID: 884 9636 5941
🔐 Passcode: 609947
🎤 Workshop Presenter : Raymond Pereira, DTM
Join the workshop on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88496365941?pwd=apa2i6ZmEAPRNKo0IfnXObjMl8LdA6.1

Brought to you by Division B.

🎙 Bonus: *Stay on for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experienced voices sharing insights into each contest category*.

Whether you will be involved in the organization of your club, area or division contest or you are preparing yourself to compete in any of our 4 categories, this workshop will elevate your contest game.

📣 Don’t miss it—prepare to contest with excellence!

Bader Bushlaibi, DTM
Division B Director

‏‎ أعزائنا أعضاء توستماسترز القطاع ٢٠ في الكويت،
‏‎يسرّنا دعوتكم لحضور الدورة التدريبية بعنوان:�🎯 « *التحكيم بتميّز: المحكمين وكبير المحكمين*»

📆التاريخ : السبت ٢٥-١٠-٢٠٢٥�🕑 الوقت: ٣:٠٠ مساءً�📍 المكان: النادي العلمي الكويتي – الزهراء - بالقرب من مجمع ٣٦٠

ولجميع القطاع ٢٠ أون لاين �💻 زووم: 6546 9885 829�🔒 الرمز السري: 687525
‏https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82998856546?pwd=LDpzQazbNuSbbEzJYyOCUbuw6uum3x.1

‏‎سيقدّم الدورة الخاصة بالمحكمين
د ت م وفاء سلمان�بينما سيقدّم دورة كبير المحكمين
د ت م د.محمد مخلوف

‏‎هذه الدورة فرصة قيّمة لكل من يرغب بالمشاركة في مسابقات التوستماسترز أو تطوير مهاراته في التحكيم، حيث ستتعرّفون على:
* قواعد وإجراءات المسابقات
* معايير التحكيم
* أهمية العدالة والنزاهة�إضافةً إلى التعمّق في القيم الأساسية التي يقوم عليها مجتمع التوستماسترز.

رابط التسجيل للحضور :
‏https://forms.gle/ieb2oHjUdfiHttjh7

‏‎📣 لا تفوّتوا هذه الفرصة المميزة!

Dear District 20 Toastmasters from Kuwait,

You are warmly invited to the Judging With Excellence: Judges & Chief Judges Training — an enriching session designed to strengthen contest judging skills and uphold the highest standards of fairness and integrity.

🗓 Date: 24th October 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Kuwait Science Club, Zahra

🎙 Sessions:

Judges Training — led by TM Vishal Edward Khan

Chief Judges Training — conducted by DTM Ram Kumar Nachupally

👥 Event Chair: DTM Raymond Pereira

This training is jointly organized for Division E and Division F, covering all English clubs under both divisions.

🔗 Registration link:

https://forms.gle/Mra2doBWxvpZktTi7

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
TM Sumant Mishra
Division E Director

Dear District 20 Toastmasters from Bahrain.
You're invited to the Judging With Excellence: Judges & Chief Judges Training on 🗓 24th October 2025
at ⏰2:00 PM
📍 BAPCO, Awali Hall
Rekha Utham, DTM, will lead Judges Training.
Ahmed Shukri, DTM will conduct the Chief Judges Training.

If you are interested in contests, don’t miss it! You’ll learn about contest rules, judging criteria, and the importance of fairness, plus more about Toastmasters' core values.
Click here to *register*: https://forms.gle/Mra2doBWxvpZktTi7

See you there!

TM Sukumar Swaminathan
Division D Director

Dear District 20 Toastmasters from Egypt.

You're invited to the *Judging With Excellence: Judges & Chief Judges Training*.

🗓 18th October 2025
⏰1:30 PM
📍 E-space Workspace, Maadi شارع 269 مبني 15 متفرع من شارع النصر
https://maps.app.goo.gl/spxSXnYfaVhvarTX7

Judges Training will be led by Anoud Omer, DTM & Dahlia Eldeeb, DTM.

Chief Judges Training will be conducted by TM Soha Kotb.

Whether you’re planning to be a judge or a contestant, don’t miss this important training!
You’ll learn all about contest rules, judging criteria, the importance of fairness, & more about Toastmasters' core values.

Plus, we’ll have the opportunity to get together & socialise! Something we all look forward to doing! 😉

See you there!

TM Soha Kotb
Division G Director

Judging with Excellence
District 20: Home of Excellence, Birthplace of Champions

The Program Quality Director team cordially invites you to participate in the upcoming Judges & Chief Judges Training session, Judging with Excellence. This critical initiative aims to equip judges with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to uphold the highest standards of integrity and quality at every level of the forthcoming Toastmasters contests—club, area, division, and district.

*Training Dates & Timings*
Bahrain - 24th Oct 2025 2 PM
Kuwait – 24th Oct 2025 2 PM
Egypt – 18th Oct 2025 1:30 PM
Iraq – 28th Nov 2025 2 PM
Venue details will be announced soon.

Who Should Attend?
• All club members interested in contests.

Why Should You Attend?
• To gain a thorough understanding of the contest rules.
• To learn the judging criteria and how to apply them effectively.
• To recognize the critical importance of judging fairly and without bias.
• To embody and exercise the core values of Toastmasters International while performing your judging duties.

Secure your spot by registering using the link provided: https://forms.gle/uPXnxWQQ8sSp5Ggx8

We Look Forward to Your Participation!
Join us in our commitment to excellence and help make this contest season exemplary and fair for all participants. Your role as a judge is vital to the success and credibility of our contests.

Dahlia Eldeeb, DTM
Program Quality Director

🎨🗓️ District 20 Announcement 🗓️🎨
Category: Best Designed Agenda – September 2025

🏆 Winners – Best Designed Agenda (September 2025)

1st Place Winner - TM Shazia Nazir Bhavans Toastmasters Club.

Runner Up - TM Tahani Aleidan
Kuwait Toastmasters Club

Second Runners Up - TM Nilanthi Asurumuni Kuwait Challengers Club.

An agenda is more than just a plan — it’s a reflection of creativity, clarity, and club spirit! ✨
Our Toastmasters have once again elevated meeting experiences through beautifully designed and well-structured agendas.

We are delighted to announce the winners of Best Designed Agenda for September 2025, who showcased exceptional visual appeal, organization, and professionalism.

📰✨ District 20 Announcement ✨📰
Category: Newsletter – Quarterly Recognition (July–September 2025)

🏆 Winners – Newsletter (July–September 2025)
1st place winner - TM Anitha Kumari Baskaran WMC Toastmasters Club

Runner Up - TM Nooran Elsheikh Ahmed, Desert Pioneers Toastmasters Club

Second Runner Up - TM Awad AlShammeri, Kottouf Toastmasrers

Words that inform, inspire, and connect — our Toastmasters’ newsletters have once again showcased the heart and spirit of District 20! 💫

We proudly announce the Quarterly Winners (July, August & September 2025) for the Newsletter Category, recognizing clubs that excelled in creativity, content, presentation, and impact.