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The Toastmasters Club of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) held it’s 11th Installation and Induction Ceremony at the IESL Wimalasurendra Auditorium on 29th June 2014. The Chief Guest Eng. Shavindranath Fernando (President of IESL), Guest of Honour District Governor, DTM Yusuf Jeevanjee, Maj. Douglas Wijesinghe (Mentor of IESL Toastmasters Club), M Z Saleem DTM, Past Presidents, distinguished guests including eminent Toastmasters from other clubs graced the occasion.
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Since 2004, the IESL Toastmasters Club has provided a mutually supportive and positive learning environment for its members in public speaking and leadership development, a need in today’s challenging environment. The club is affiliated to the Toastmasters International (TMI) based in California which is in operation since 192. TMI is a non-profit making educational organisation.
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IESL Toastmasters Club is the 5th club established in Sri Lanka out of 92 clubs operating today. The club is made up of more than 40 members who meet once a fortnight for two hours. Each meeting provides the participants an opportunity to practice public speaking by giving impromptu speeches, prepared speeches, and the chance to offer constructive evaluations. Anybody, from an experienced professional to beginner can gain immense benefit from these practical, face-to-face learning programs which ranges from high level business meetings to day to day common public speaking.
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The Chief Guest, Eng. Shavindranath Fernando, as the President of IESL, expressed the importance of effective communication within all levels of organisations sighting his own experience. Only technical skills and knowledge will not help you excel in your careers.
Soft skills such as inter-personal skills and public speaking & presentation skills will give you the added impetus to move you forward.
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TM Manjula Samarasighe, the newly elected president of the club while addressing the gathering explained that he would like to drive the club with two mottos. That is “Commitment” and “Self.Development”. He explained that “Commitment” is equally important as skills, knowledge and experience in order to achieve excellence. He said the desire for “Self Development” is an important quality every body should possess.
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For the year 2014/2015, the following officers were installed by Distinguished Toastmaster M. Z. Saleem, the Past District Governor of District 82 of TMI.
| President |
Manjula Samarasighe ACB |
| Vice President Education |
Saman Devapriya |
| Vice President Membership |
Jagath Wicramasekara |
| Vice President Public Relations |
Bhathiya Alahakoon |
| Treasurer |
GeethaWeerasuriya CC |
| Secretary |
M Musthafa Aliyar CC |
| Sergeant at Arms |
Ariyasiri Arangallage CC |
| Immediate Past President |
RanishkaWimalasena CC |
Manjula Samarasighe +94714135894 +94714135894 and Saman +94714767825+94714767825 can be contacted for further information on the club activities and membership.
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