BEYOND THE PODIUM
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE CLUB
Minuwangoda Toastmasters Club is a dynamic and vibrant community dedicated to enhancing communication and leadership skills. Since our charter date on May 1, 2017, we have been on a journey of empowerment, providing a supportive platform for individuals to overcome their fear of public speaking, refine their presentation skills, and develop into confident leaders.
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL MISSION
We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
DISTRICT MISSION
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence leaders.
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
PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM THE
Dear Fellow Toastmasters,
As the President of Minuwangoda Toastmasters Club, I am thrilled to reflect on the progress and achievements we have made together. Each meeting, each speech, and each moment of feedback brings us one step closer to becoming stronger communicators and leaders.
This is a club where growth happens not just through practice, but through the support and encouragement we offer one another. I encourage everyone to continue pushing beyond their comfort zones, as it is in these challenges that we find our true potential.
Let’s remain committed to building a positive, inspiring, and inclusive environment.
Together, we will continue to develop and elevate each other, ensuring that every member has the opportunity to reach their goals.
I look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming sessions, and thank you for your continued dedication to excellence.
Warm regards,
Achira Weerasuriya President,Minuwangoda Toastmasters Club
MESSAGE FROM THE
AREA DIRECTOR
Toastmasters provides a unique opportunity to enhance your communication skills in a world that increasingly demands effective communication. It empowers individuals to unlock their potential by cultivating their inherent abilities. As Toastmasters, we collaborate to maximize our strengths and utilize our skills to benefit others.
Minuwangoda Toastmasters is the soil which I have been rooted in my toastmasters’ journey. From being a member to the first ever Area Director from the club, this club has been providing me with challenging situations, a supportive environment, and most importantly an exceptional group of seniors who carefully groomed me on this journey.
Every member in Minuwangoda toastmasters is blessed with the inspiration of its senior members, who has the burning determination to serve the club and the fraternity. It is amazing how you have been standing tall amidst the various kinds of challenges you faced.
I am delighted to lead such a dynamic and determined Toastmasters club. Your dedication to personal growth and public speaking is truly admirable. On a personal note, I love the enthusiasm and the warmth of all the members.
Whether you are a seasoned speaker or just starting out, remember that every speech is an opportunity to gain experience and improve.
MESSAGE FROM THE
AREA DIRECTOR
I encourage you to take advantage of the resources and opportunities available to you. Attend meetings regularly, participate actively in table topics, and seek feedback from your fellow members. As your Area Director, I am committed to supporting your journey towards becoming confident and effective communicators. And it is my utmost privilege to serve my home club in such. Let us work together to build a thriving Toastmasters community where everyone feels confident to express themselves. I encourage you to actively participate in club meetings, take on leadership roles, and set ambitious personal goals.
Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Let us take that step together.
And Victorium!
Long live Minuwangoda Toastmasters!
Nimshi Palihawadana Area Director
Area 4 Division H District 82
MEET OUR
EXCO 24/25
TM ACHIRA WEERASURIYA PRESIDENT
Joined Toastmasters in 2022 and became the vppr in 2023 and current president. software engineering undergraduate at university of Stafford & working as an intern QA engineer at NDB bank
TM LENASHA PALIHAWADANA VP EDUCATION
Proud product of Holy Cross College Gampha. Studied at William Angliss institute at SLIIT. Undergraduate at Management and Science institute
Pastry chef by profession. Dancing teacher and a baker
TM JANAKA MALAWIARACHCHI VP MEMBERSHIP
Joined Toastmasters in 2017. Studied B. Sc Engineering at University of Peradeniya Completed MBA at University of Kelaniya. Civil Engineer by proffesion & the owner of the GCC PVT (LTD) & Otelka Holdings.
TM KAVISHKA PERERA VP PUBLIC RELATION
Joined Toastmasters in 2023.
Graduated in Bsc. Hons in Mechanical specialized in Mechatronics
Engineering from SLIIT. Currently working as Autonomation Engineer at MAS KREEDA.
MEET OUR
EXCO 24/25
TM NISHANI PREMARATHNE SECRETARY
Studied Sociology at University of Kelaniya & Completed Post graduate diploma in marketing management at SLIM. Working as Sales Promotion Executive at Thinnaveli Farms. Hobbies are Playing flute and Watching movies.
TM SAMPATH FERNANDOI
SERGEANT AT ARMS
Working as an assistant manager procurement
Reading books and news papers.
University of Bedfordshire
Postgraduate from university of Colombo
TM SAMAN WEERASURIYA TREASURER
TM since 2017.
Hold various club roles as a senior member. working as a Senior manger IT in Crystal Martin PVT LTD
TM NIMSHI PALIHAWADANA IMMEDIATE
PAST PRESIDENT
Area Director H4. Working as the General Manager at LND Graphics (PVT) LTD and a ICT Tutor. holds a BSC Hons in Computer Science and software engineering from university of Bedfordshire. MBA from university of West London
GARDEN TOUR
Oh! my wonderful memories
Jimmy and I were comrades
You were born in my boundaries
You abandoned me in good rates
Oneday you were at my home
It was a wonderful daybreak
You were overjoyed with a new tone
Again I was a Jimmy's freak
When Jimmy was not at home I used to look for Jimmy Day by day I was lone I began to believe in my honey
One night I could hear his yell
He was playing with his family I ran and I could see the hell
Jimmy was lying unconsciously
He was changed like weather And greedy for his sister's food I look at him but didnt bother He was innocent and in a good mood
THE STORY BEHIND THE
GARDEN TOUR
A poem which I wrote about my pet who died at his young age. When he was a puppy we gave him to one of our relatives later they returned to us . At that time he was grown, one fine night while he was playing with his father, mother and his sister , he met with an accident.
TM NILAN SENEVIRATHNE
ARTICLE BY TM NIMSHI
TOASTMASTERS IS A LIFE SAVER
Have you ever stuck at a moment of despair where you feel your lowest that you can’t think of anything positive in your life and you don’t want to get up from your bed and go face the world ?
What if suddenly you find an inspiration? A complete fresh and a new experience where you feel like conquering the entire world? That you find your motivation for living? A hope that there can be better things waiting for you in the future?
That is what toastmasters for me. If I am being brutally honest, I did not join toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills. I joined toastmasters because I needed a distraction.
The year 2022 was the most awaited year in my life. I greeted the year with a lot of hopes and encouragement. A very unexpected incident which happened during earlier months of the year shook my entire world. Suddenly I had to give up on one of the biggest dreams of my life. This created a huge void, disappointment and collectively a negative vibe within me.
ARTICLE BY TM NIMSHI
TOASTMASTERS IS A LIFE SAVER
I lost my trust on people and even I started to doubt the main perspective I always had on life, that “Everything happens for a better reason.”
Meanwhile I have been introduced to the Minuwangoda Toastmasters Club by one of my father’s good friends and I have been participating in their meetings as a guest. Since my weekly routine have been changed, I wanted a way to spend my Sundays. Then only I started to pay more attention and actively participate in Toastmasters meetings. Miraculously I started enjoying those two hours to its maximum.
I never wanted to miss any meetings even though I was a guest. When it was time for me to join the club, I did not have second thoughts that I straight away enrolled to the club.
What was so interesting about Toastmasters? I was amazed how toastmasters greet new members, the amount of being supportive and how they encourage every member to step up and to accept chances.
Importantly they let me feel that they are listening. Not just nodding your head while talking but actively listening where the speaker is felt that they are being heard.
ARTICLE BY TM NIMSHI
TOASTMASTERS IS A LIFE SAVER
Since I was an undergraduate, I wanted to join a toastmasters club because I love to speak. Public speaking was not a thing of which I was afraid. Toastmasters taught me how to do what I love in a better way. I could experience every aspect of a speech because of Toastmasters. It gave me a chance to be a speaker, be a listener as well as to be an evaluator. It was the most wonderful experience I went through after my university. Being in Toastmasters is like you are on a training program to be a better leader with proper communication skills. The supportiveness of the toastmasters encourages you to take challenges.
For me they always made me feel that I am blessed. Magically I was happy whenever I am involved with anything related to toastmasters. It gave me a new hope, a new goal specifically a new purpose in my life.
Toastmasters is not only about communication skills, but the learning experience is also massive. You can expand your public relations network you can find friends all around the world, it will widen your opportunities to collaborate with various kinds of people, to organize and host events, to manage finances and resources in different situations.
ARTICLE BY TM NIMSHI
TOASTMASTERS IS A LIFE SAVER
Simply you can learn something new every day.
If you ever wanted to upgrade in your lifestyle in an effective manner or if you are looking for a fresh inspiration in life.
TOASTMASTERS is your fit.
It is not just a speech club; it is a lifesaver.
MTMC 2024
A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a one step… The journey of inspiring leaders began with a revived club and here we are at our 150th Milestone meeting. The journey of making visionary leaders at Minuwangoda continues day by day.
Glimpse of our 150th meeting + AD visit held on 28th July 2024 as an outdoor meeting. Ad victorium!
Long live MTMC !
MTMC 2024
INSTALLATION OF
MTMC 2024
Celebrating a new chapter!!!! ❤
Installation Day of Minuwangoda Toastmasters Club marks the beginning of growth, leadership, and shared vision for the future.
OPEN HOUSE OF
MTMC 2024
Minuwangoda Toastmasters Open House: A Day of Inspiration and Growth – November 24, 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS
2nd RUNNERS UP
AREA H4 | EVAULATION CONTEST WINNER
TM BIISHUNI GUNASINGHE
Our regular meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of every month. One physical meeting & one online meeting. From 2.30 PM onwards. The venue of the physical meetings is Lions Activity Center, Minuwangoda.
