New President at Colombo Toastmasters Club

The 32nd Presidential Installation of the Colombo Toastmasters Club was held recently at the Bougainvillea Ballroom of the Galadari Hotel, Colombo – 01. Aruna Fernando, an Assistant General Manager at the Seylan Bank PLC., was installed as the 32nd President of this premier Club in South East Asia, marking a yet another milestone in the Club’s history. The Chief Guest at this Installation Ceremony was Chairman of Seylan Bank PLC., President’s Counsel Mr. Nihal Jayamanne whilst the 02nd Vice President of the Toastmasters International DTM Arunasalam Balraj was the Guest of Honour.

Through visionary leadership and dedication, the Colombo Toastmasters Club has propagated the Toastmasters’ message right across the region thus paving the way for hundreds of other Clubs to nourish under the toastmasters movement founded by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley on October 22, 1924.

The Colombo Toastmasters Club since its inception has taken a lead role to meet the needs of society especially in learning leadership and public speaking. These skills have been imparted through the much acclaimed Colombo Toastmasters Speechcraft program for the corporate sector and Colombo Toastmasters Youth Leadership programs for school children, which brings out the talents & the hidden potential within them. The Champion Junior Speaker – CJS competition is a springboard and confidence building program for the youth whilst also encouraging them to engage in competitive speaking. The All Island Best Speaker – AIBS Competition is open to all adults to showcase their talents in the art of Public Speaking. All these programs and competitions not only develop the speaking and organization skills of the members, but are also a great platform to develop their leadership skills.

The Colombo Toastmasters Club is a great catalyst for making sure that unleashing of our hidden talents will lead to growth and positive transformation. The Club has a caring, safe, and supportive environment where everybody comes together to practice and hone the speaking and leadership skills through constructive feedback. The friendly, supportive enjoyable environment within the Club enables any individual to improve themselves in Public Speaking and Leadership Skills.

The Club meetings are held on every second and fourth Tuesday at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo with the fellowship commencing at 5.30 p.m.