Beyond – Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club

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Hear from the Exco

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Toastmasters Decoded

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The Legacy of PBB TMC

Editor’s Note

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Message by the President

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Message by the Area Director

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Art Of Influence

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Beyond Boundaries: A Historic In-Person Meeting

Guest Diaries

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Achievements Unlocked - Term 2 Next in Calendar

Mentor-Mentee Experience

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Contact Page

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Toastmasters Decoded

TOASTMASTERS DECODED What is Toastmasters?

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds to become more confident speakers,

Core Values Respect Integrity

International Mission

We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders

Service Excellence

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Club Mission

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth

PROFESSIONALS BEYOND BOUNDARIES TOASTMASTERS

Area 4| Division J | District 82 Club No: 07966661 https://pbbtmc.toastmastersclubs.org

Editor’s note

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EDITOR’S NOTE Dear Readers, Welcome to Beyond Volume 02, Issue 02! As we step into another exciting edition of our newsletter, we celebrate the incredible journey of Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club, a platform where learning knows no limits and growth is a shared experience.

Over the past months, our members have continued to embrace challenges, refine their communication skills, and push beyond their boundaries to become more confident speakers and leaders. This issue brings you inspiring stories, club highlights, and valuable insights from our vibrant community.

Whether you are a seasoned Toastmaster or just beginning your journey, we hope this edition sparks motivation and reminds you of the power of persistence, passion, and purpose. Let’s continue to break barriers and grow together!

Happy Reading!

TM Umayangana Senarath Arachchi Vice President - Public Relations

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Message by the President

MESSAGE BY THE PRESIDENT I joined Toastmasters club 3 years ago as a charter member of Professionals Beyond Boundaries TM club, as I wanted to improve my public speaking skill, communication skill and leadership skill. I am so proud to lead the club with enthusiastic members with incredible talents.

The strength of the team is each individual member and the strength of the members is the team. As the President of Professionals Beyond Boundaries TM club, I want to express my sincere gratitude to my club members for their continuous dedication and commitment to the club. We will continue to prioritize member engagement and enhance learning opportunities. My goal is to ensure that every member feels valued and empowered to grow. I am sure that working together we can achieve even greater things.

Let’s support one another in our journey, celebrating our successes and learning from our challenges.

Experiences I gained from my TM journey helps me in several ways in my professional career. On the other hand, I met some challenges during the journey in balancing my personal life and professional life with the Toastmasters journey.

But I am able to face challenges and overcome them with support from my club members.

Leaders don’t run away from challenges, they run towards them.

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I can wholeheartedly recommend becoming a Toastmasters member.

TM Susilalosani Thanusan President

Message by the Area Director

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MESSAGE BY THE AREA DIRECTOR Dear Members of Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club, Congratulations! This is truly a moment to celebrate and reflect on the incredible progress you’ve made as a club. As the Area Director, it has been a privilege to witness your unwavering commitment to personal growth and development.

The way your club consistently meets its educational goals is nothing short of inspiring. Even in the virtual setting, you have managed to create dynamic and engaging meetings that not only challenge members but also bring out their best.

Your ability to adapt to the digital environment while maintaining high standards of communication and leadership is a testament to the resilience and determination of every member.

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TM Thanuja Aluvihare Area Director – J4

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Your creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication are clearly reflected in everything you do, whether it’s delivering speeches, offering constructive feedback, or supporting one another in achieving your personal goals. The club magazine will undoubtedly be another beautiful reflection of these achievements, and I look forward to seeing it inspire both current and future members.

I have no doubt that you will continue to break new boundaries, achieve new milestones, and create even more opportunities for personal and collective growth. Keep up the amazing work, and I wish you all continued success as you move forward on this incredible journey!

Warmest regards,

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HEAR FROM THE EXCO

In my Toastmasters journey, since the PBB club started nearly three years ago, I have served as SAA, VPE, and now as the current president. Being a member of EXCO, I have learned many things that have helped me both personally and professionally. I have developed my communication and leadership skills.

Leading a Toastmasters club has given me invaluable experience in managing a team, delegating tasks, and problem solving.

The main challenge is balancing the club’s objectives with the individual goals of each member. The greatest contribution of a leader is to create more leaders

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The past year has been remarkable for Public Relations at PBB Toastmasters, marked by creativity, dedication, and achievements. Through collective efforts, we boosted the club’s visibility, earning district recognitions like Champion Video, Top Flyer, and Top Videos. These honors reflect the innovation and passion of our PR team and the support of our members.

Heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed!

Let’s continue striving for excellence and take PBB to even greater heights.

Toastmasters is more than public speaking.

It’s a platform for soft skills, leadership, and project management. Managing Pathways builds self-discipline, goal-setting, and self-awareness, while leadership roles offer hands-on experience in teamwork and decision-making. Members also refine mentoring and feedback skills. As a charter member and immediate past president of Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club, I’ve experienced this transformation firsthand. Toastmasters is a lifelong learning community, a family, and a team for continuous growth.

At Professionals Beyond Boundar we celebrate the dedication a achievements of our membe Over the past months, we ha witnessed incredible grow inspiring speeches, and remarka leadership. Your commitment learning continues to elevate o club’s standards.

As Vice President Education, honored to support you. Let’s ke challenging ourselves, embraci feedback, and striving for excellen Congratulations to all who have tak bold steps forward. Your progress truly commendable! Looking forwa to more inspiring moments togeth

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Toastmasters is a dynam environment for person and professional growth. As Sergeant at Arms, I’ve learn the importance of organizatio time management, a event coordination, ensuri meetings run smoothly. Th role has strengthened m leadership, teamwork, a problem-solving skills. Beyo speeches, Toastmasters foste mentorship, construct feedback, and a support community. It’s not just a clu it’s a family that nurtures lifelo learning and development.

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The past year has been challenging for PBB Toastmasters’ membership, marked by dedication, new enthusiasm, and the loss of a few members. Through engaging virtual meetings, we retained many and welcomed new members who brought fresh energy. Some stepped away due to scheduling conflicts but intend to return. Their presence is missed and valued. Heartfelt gratitude to those who stayed committed. Let’s continue growing together through every challenge and success ahead!

Being part of PBB Toastmasters has been a journey of growth, connection, and learning. Every meeting is a space where members challenge themselves, support each other, and celebrate progress. As Treasurer, I’ve seen how dedication and teamwork keep the club running smoothly, making each session valuable. Beyond finances, it’s about investing in people, ideas, and the power of communication. Watching members step out of their comfort zones and thrive makes this experience truly rewarding.

President Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club has made remarkable progress, offering the same growth opportunities as in-person clubs through its online platform. It’s the perfect space to overcome public speaking fears, build communication and leadership skills, foster teamwork, and expand connections despite a busy schedule.

As club secretary and a charter member, I highly recommend joining PBB to experience its positive impact on your career and personal growth.

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current president, TM Susilalosani

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skills. During my undergraduate

gratitude to dedicated members

and postgraduate studies, these

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later led to practical challenges

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in my professional life. A turning

special shoutout to our VP-PR,

point came when a dear friend

whose creativity continues to

introduced me to Toastmasters,

inspire the club’s growth.

a club that greatly enhanced my communication and leadership abilities.

kept

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club

thriving

“A platform to grow”

Recognizing that many students

As the charter president, it is

faced similar challenges, I felt

with great pride and joy that

a deep need to share these

I congratulate all members of

benefits with others. Dr. Nilmini

PBBTMC. The journey we have

“Family to cherish”

taken together has been one of

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a supportive environment for

and ally, shared this vision, and

professionals to thrive. I look

together, with the support of a

forward to the continued success

dedicated group of professionals,

of the club and the incredible

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benefits it brings to all.

founded

the

Professional

Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club (PBBTMC) on October 20, 2022, under the guidance of Area Director,

TM

Methsiri

Herath.

Toastmaster Anushe Liyanage, a

charter

member,

proposed

the club’s name, reflecting our mission to unite professionals and help them grow beyond their

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TM Chandra Herath Charter President

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The Legacy of PBB TMC

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club. It is truly an honor to reflect on the journey we embarked upon together and to witness the

and mentorship.

continued success and growth of

What excites me most is seeing

this club over the years. Although

the young, passionate members

I am no longer an active member,

who are now shaping the club’s

I cherish the time I spent with you

future. Their energy, creativity,

all and the invaluable experiences

and eagerness to learn ensure

we shared.

that this club will continue to thrive. The presence of fresh

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perspectives

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Director,

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keeps the spirit of Toastmasters

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well on your way to becoming a

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you to embrace every challenge,

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step out of your comfort zone,

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and support one another. This

proud of how far the club has

club is more than just a place to

come.

improve

encouraging

communication

skills;

it is a platform for personal and One of the most remarkable

professional transformation.

aspects of our club has always been

its

I

extend

my

heartfelt

enthusiastic

and

members.

Many

congratulations to all of you on

of you joined with a desire to

your achievements so far. May

improve,

hard

you continue to push boundaries,

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inspire others, and strive for

supportive

work,

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through

dedication,

and

encouragement of your peers,

excellence

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have

transformed

into

in

leadership.

both

speaking

Wishing

you

confident and articulate speakers.

all continued success in your

Some of you have gone on to take

Toastmasters

leadership roles, not just within

beyond!

the club but beyond, exemplifying the true spirit of Toastmasters. It fills me with pride to see that two of our club’s past presidents later TM Methsiri Herath Charter Treasurer & Former Area Director and Former Division Director

journey

and

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Term 2 Unplugged Meeting No : 77

Empowering Women

Meeting No : 69

Success Through Synergy Themed Meeting

Meeting No : 75

Meeting No : 73

Growing Together Joint Meeting with Elicit TMC

AD Visit

Meeting No : 71

Under the mistle-toast

Christmas themed meeting

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25th

13th

25th

03rd

JAN

MAR

21st

13th

07th

FEB

28th

26th

FEB MAR

Meeting No : 74

Meeting No : 70

Mindfulness

End is New Beginning Meeting No : 72

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Meeting No : 76

Moment of Truth Meeting No : 78

Physical Meeting

Silver Line in Dark Clouds

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AC H I E V E M E N TS U N LO C K E D - T E R M 2

Strategic Relationships

Persuasive Influence

Level 4

Presentation Mastery

Level 4

Level 1

CLUB

AC H I V E M E N TS

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5 DCP Points - Distinguished Club Status

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Excellence in Training - Term 2

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Top Flyer of the Month - (November, January, February)

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Top Video of the Month - (December, January, February)

May Joint Meeting

IN CALANDER Ovation 2025 Moment of Truth

June July

Visiting Toastmaster Physical Meeting

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ART OF INFLUENCE

Good afternoon, TM Nilmini. It’s a pleasure to interview you. As a senior toastmaster and charter Vice President of Education of the Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club, your journey has inspired all of us. Can you tell us about your toastmasters journey and what inspired you to start the PBBTMC alongside TM Chandra?

Initially, I wanted to join Toastmasters during the COVID-19 time because I wanted to improve my communication skills. I was able to join the Kandy Toastmasters club, which had started conducting virtual meetings due to the restrictions that had been imposed.

After seeing my growth, I realised that growth can also be achieved by helping others. TM Methsiri Herath and TM Chandra Herath were planning to start a Toastmasters Club for Dental Surgeons, and I pitched the idea of a club for all professionals to them. And so, the Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club was born.

What are some of the most memorable moments or milestones from your time in the club?

First and foremost, the club was installed, chartered, and started, followed closely by the induction of new officers and members, which was the most important and memorable moment for both me and the club. Another very important event was receiving the Quality Club Award at the Ovation during my club presidential term.

How has being a toastmaster helped you grow personally and professionally?

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Before Toastmasters, I was not very good at public speaking. I conducted postgraduate and undergraduate lectures and my performance made me realise how poor my communication abilities were. After joining Toastmasters, I received countless evaluations that pointed out the areas I should focus on improving. Due to my improvements in Toastmasters, I was able to hold two leadership positions in leading Dentistry Associations in Sri Lanka, and my communication, presentation and leadership skills drastically improved.

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Were there any specific challenges you faced during your time as a toastmaster, and how did you overcome them?

One of the many challenges we faced was increasing and maintaining our membership, and another major challenge was travelling great distances from Galle to attend the Division events, which were based in Kandy. But with the help of our members, we were able to overcome every challenge we faced.

As one of the most senior Toastmasters in the club and a charter member, do you find yourself with more responsibilities than other members and, if yes, how do you balance them with your other commitments?

Yes, I find that I do have several responsibilities as a charter member, however I have never felt that I was burdened with additional responsibilities outside of those outside of what is expected of any other senior club members.

What advice would you give to someone who has just started their toasties journey?

To get the full benefit of Toastmasters, you should actively participate in club meetings by taking up roles and try to join the Exco to improve your leadership skills. Do impromptu speeches in addition to prepared speeches and work closely with the other club members.

How do you keep yourself motivated to continually grow and contribute to the Toastmasters community?

I have found it extremely challenging to actively engage in the club, however, I ensure that I always allocate a certain time each week to work solely on my Toastmasters club responsibilities.

I am confident that the club has a bright future ahead as every member is performing their roles well, but we have to continuously motivate the members to actively participate in the club activities and events

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How do you envision the future of the Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club?

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Beyond Boundaries: A Hisoric In-Person Meeting

The Professionals Beyond Boundaries (PBB) Toastmasters Club is known for transcending geographical constraints, connecting members virtually from different corners of the world. However, on the 28th of March, 2025, we defied our virtual nature and gathered in person at Worx Havelock, Colombo, for a special physical meeting—our 78th session.

With the theme “Silver Lining in the Dark Cloud,” the meeting commenced at 4:30 PM as TM Methmi Dinethya, our Sergeant-at-Arms, called the session to order. President TM Susilalosani Thanushan warmly welcomed the attendees, setting the tone for an enriching evening.

TM Anusha Liyanage, the Toastmaster of the Day, seamlessly guided the proceedings, introducing the General Evaluator, TM Methmi Dinethya, and role players who ensured the meeting’s smooth flow. A lively Round Robin Session energized the room before members delved into the Prepared Speech Session.

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Speakers showcased their communication prowess, delivering insightful speeches. Evaluators provided constructive feedback, upholding the club’s commitment to growth. The impromptu Table Topics Session followed, testing participants’ ability to think on their feet.

With renewed inspiration, we adjourned, looking forward to future gatherings, whether online or in person.

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As the meeting drew to a close, President TM Susilalosani reflected on this milestone emphasizing how PBB Toastmasters continues to break barriers, proving that growth and connection know no boundaries.

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An educational session by TM Anusha Liyanage added depth to the evening, further equipping members with knowledge. The evaluation session, led by the General Evaluator, ensured that every role and speech received valuable feedback.

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Mentor- Mentee Experience

I BELIVE IN MY MENTEE SO MUCH THAT THEY START TO QUESTIONING THEIR OWN DOUBTS

MY MENTOR BELIVES IN ME. THAT MAKES ONE OF US

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EXPERIENCE “Mentorship is the act of turning potential into performance” When our club president assigned my Protégé, I took the task as a challenge.

Because with his notable academic and professional accomplishments at a very young age, I realized that there’s not much I can do to take him to next levels but on the other hand there are so many I shall do to help him explore and grow.

We built the mentor-ship by settling SMART objectives for his growth through Toastmasters. We identified his strengths, areas for improvements, opportunities and environmental challenges and made strategies based on those. We set the sail with the icebreaker and the journey continues.

Walking into PBB Toastmasters as a new member, I had enthusiasm but little direction. That changed when I found a mentor, someone who guided me, challenged me, and helped me navigate my journey. From structuring speeches to overcoming stage fright, their insights and encouragement pushed me to grow.

More than just a teacher, my mentor became a source of support, always reminding me that progress matters more than perfection.

This experience showed me that in Toastmasters, we don’t just find our voices; we refine them with the help of those who walked before us.

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I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be a guest at the PBB Toastmasters Club. From the moment I joined, I felt welcomed by the warmth and enthusiasm of the members. The speeches were inspiring, the evaluations were insightful, and the overall atmosphere was one of growth and learning. Thank you for the warm hospitality and an enriching experience.

I look forward to joining you again in the future .

TM Navinda Yapa Member - Elicit Toastmasters Club

Being a guest at Professionals Beyond Boundaries Toastmasters Club was a fantastic experience. The club’s seamless online operations bring together members from across the country and beyond. Their outstanding management and strong PR presence make them a top-performing club.

The feeling of being online in a toastmasters meeting after a while was not strange anymore, it was welcoming with many pleasant faces. Wishing the club continued success in the future!

TM Thejan Mithsara Vice President - Public Relations - ALTO Toastmasters Club

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I recently had the chance to visit PBB Toastmasters Club, and honestly, it was such a fun and refreshing experience. The meeting was packed with learning, laughter, and some really inspiring speeches. What really stood out to me was how well everyone worked together. You could just feel the energy and support in the room, even though it was all online! They’ve really nailed the art of making everyone feel included and connected.

If you’re looking for a Toastmasters club that feels like home, no matter where you are, PBB TMC is definitely worth checking out.

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TM Sithiji Amarasena Immediate Past President - Oasis Toastmasters Club

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Fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation

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