GEORGETOWN Toastmasters Club last evening commemorated Founder’s Day with a speech-a-thon held at the Red Cross Building. 

Among the toastmasters who spoke were Stacia Cameron who dealt with the necessity of positive thinking in our lives, and toastmaster ‘Ibi’ gave a heartfelt presentation on ‘save to make a difference.’

Toastmaster Donna Mercy spoke on the benefits of dance while toastmaster Candace gave a very appropriate toast to Toastmasters International founder, Ralph C. Smedley. The toastmaster of the meeting was Anil James.
October marks the 90th anniversary of Toastmasters International, an organisation which evolved from a small network of clubs in southern California to more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries, with membership exceeding 313,000.
The first meeting was held at Santa Ana, California, USA in 1924. Members of the first group pioneered the principles that are projected today in every club: practice how to speak, keep meetings well organised and on time, welcome new members enthusiastically and provide constructive feedback.

Dr. Smedley once noted that people “learn in moments of enjoyment.” Although 90 years have passed, members around the world still have fun while learning and building their public speaking and leadership skills.

(By Raveena Mangal)