JEDDAH, 22 October 2006 — If you have difficulty expressing yourself to your boss or colleagues at work, this workshop on communication by the Tanglaw Toastmasters Club of Jeddah could be of help.
To be held for eight successive Fridays starting Nov. 3, the workshop is open to anyone 18 years old and above who are intent on learning, regardless of nationality and cultural orientation.
The workshop is free of charge, except for a minimal fee of SR15 per person for the coffee break.
To share their expertise during the workshop are senior members of Tanglaw, most of whom were once shy in expressing themselves even in front of a small gathering.
Henry Cabansag, an engineer who is the current president of Tanglaw, said participants will be trained in giving brief, impromptu speeches, the purpose of which is to develop one’s speaking or communication skills, which could help enhance one’s career or personal growth.
Although the training will be done in English, the methodology or techniques could also apply to one’s native language, he said.
Because the number of participants would be limited, those interested are encouraged to make a reservation by calling Henry Cabansag at 05075-37145; Myla Abenes, the club’s vice president for education, at 05027-15637; and Joey Villanueva at 05055-34591 or e-mail [email protected].
Founded in 1994, Tanglaw is the oldest of the region’s 12 clubs, which constitute Division G of the Toastmasters International’s District 79 (Gulf region). Division G’s current governor, Joey Villanueva, is himself an active member and former president of Tanglaw Club.
Villanueva said those who wish to opt for longer-term training may join any of the 12 clubs, most of which meet twice a month. Membership in Toastmasters clubs provides individuals a chance to learn not only public speaking and effective communication but also effective leadership skills based on modules developed by Toastmasters International over the past 82 years.
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Toastmasters International now has 211,000 individual members and 10,500 clubs in 90 countries around the world. Its current international president is Johnny Uy from Cebu City in the central Philippines, whose term will last until August 2007.
