Reminiscing the path we treaded…

In the beginning…A group of people…Embarked on a journey together…

They all came in different

SIZESSHAPES

HUES

but with goal in mind..

and

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This journey was to add another

flair to the multi faceted Virtusan, and evolve them

through eloquent and

elegant oratory skills,

a quintessential weapon to create a lasting impression.

They all started humbly, with few basic necessities…

An improvised gavel,

a bell,

and a stopwatch…

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And they caught the attention with catchy promos…

The budding Toastmasters

did their nurturing with

their Round-robin

sessions

And… their Ice Breakers

“ What is this life full of care, we have no time to stand and stare ”

Yusra Aziz

“ For the unknown, one is an introvert and a quiet

guy…for the known, one is an extrovert and a friendly

guy! ”Jeremy Carvalho

“ Don’t give up on the passions that

drive you! ”Javid Kamil

“ Wise men speak because they have

something to say; Fools speak because they

have to say something ”Ayasha Mantara

“ You will never find square people, you just have to learn to work

around them… ”Eshan Perera

“ When life is full of ups and downs, I tell myself that I am ‘too blessed to be stressed’… And yes, I do frequently burst

out in song! ”Dakshitha Ratnayake

“ A truly rewarding experience! Toastmasters builds confidence, brings about a positive attitude and a professional approach ”

Subhani Lafir

“ Independent, is who I am and who I will be,

Blessed is what have been since I was born… ”

Shiham Nawaz

“ I have opened many doors in life which lead to a number

of wonderful rooms… ”Rumesh Wijetunge

“Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential for effective leadership”

Riza Wadood

“ Live life, smile always! ”

Nisadi Wanigabadu

“ When a shooting star streaks through the

blackness, make a wish and make your life spectacular! ”

Chulanga Dassanayaka

“ Play fair and never give up ”

Prabadaran Jayaratnam

“ If my life was an atom, Faith would be the nucleus. The

electrons gravitating around this nucleus are the mottos of

my life! ”Shanil Wiratunga

“ Now, don't tell me words don't

matter! ”Amalaka

Kaluthanthri

“ Do not forget the warm hearts around you while you’re trying to win the

battle of life… ”Methni Dassanayaka

“ Life is like Agile Sprints - Sprint-1 to Sprint-Death, and

ultimately, what remains are the many memorable User Stories…”

Dhanushka Fernando

“ Life is an ocean of emotions existing in waves of happiness and sorrow and sometimes it can be a Tsunami which ends

with a suicide! ”Jagath Jayasekera

“William Shakespeare once said ‘Be not afraid of greatness: some

are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have

greatness thrust upon them' Toastmasters help me to achieve

greatness... ”Charles Sudharshan

“ Live and let Live ” Harshani Senaratne

“ Join Toastmasters, Master Your Communication and

be the Master of your Life ” Chaminda Wijesekara

“Do not worry about failure since its experience will

create a new path towards success ”

Sajani Kuruppu

“ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on

the present moment ” Primali De Silva

“ TOASTMASTERS has given me the opportunity to step up in

communication and speak in public with confidence ”

Ravindra Perera

“ Life is like a box of chocolates. You do not

know how it tastes until you pick one and taste it! ”

Patira Amarakoon

The members were trained and groomed by the Maestro Chief Toast Master…Dananjaya Hettiarachchi

Dananjaya HettiarachchiWorld Champion for Public Speaking - World Taped Speech, 2006

He chiseled and fine tuned his apprentices from raw ore, to shining gold nuggets…

On 13/ 05/ 2010The Virtusa Toastmaster Club was registered…

And the epic day arrived…

In Order of Appearance (left to right):Dakshitha Ratnayake, Eshan Perera, Chulanga Dissanayaka, Charles Sudharshan, Shanil Wiratunga, Patira Amarakoon and Subhani Lafir

The Charter Ceremony was Organized by the Dedicated Team

Presenting…The Twenty Five Charter Members…

And…the future Toastmasters…

Next…a Virtusan…

The World Champion for Public Speaking…

Congratulations and

Best Wishes!