Public speaking in youth formation

The Colombo Toastmasters Gavel Club recently held its installation ceremony of the new committee 2011/2012. It was held at the National Library and Documentation Centre. The chief guest was Hussain Mossajee. President of The Colombo Toastmasters Club and many other influential people were present.

The new committee consists of Aqla Mizver - President, Chathurika Gooneratne - Vice President Education, Aswin Pushparaja - Vice President Membership, Tarangee Mutucumarana - Vice President Public Relations, Vithushan Vijayaratnam - Secretary, Kailash Sithambaram - Treasurer, and last but not least Ravindu Athukorala -Sergeant-at-Arms.

The Colombo Toastmasters Gavel Club was incorporated in 2008 by the Colombo Toastmasters Club in order to spread public speaking among the youth of our country, CTC President Hussain Mossajee said.

The skills of public speaking form the corner stone in the areas of verbal communication, and confidence building, an important area in developing future leaders.

As said by newly elected President Aqla Mizver, ‘The Colombo Toastmasters Gavel Club strives to build confidence in our members.

Making you face your fears head-on. As the country develops, our youth should become skilled in the area of public speaking.

This will give them the opportunity to stand out. We welcome one and all to join us.

Become a part of our ever-growing gavel family. Toastmasters is a great place to meet people too, and make friends.

More details about the Colombo Toastmasters’ Gavel Club could be obtained from Aswin - 0777537527 or Chathurika - 0774476415.