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We are a nonprofit educational organisation, committed to empower individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills.

We are a group of friendly people who meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:45-8pm in the Voila Hotel, Bagatelle Mall, Moka. Many of the members come directly from work as it is conveniently placed between Port Louis and Ebene. There are even small light snacks during the break to satisfy the small hunger. Our name is Financial Toastmaster Club, but this is just a name. We welcome members and guests from many professions, so whatever your profession you are very welcome to join us. Would you like to improve your public speaking skills, learn to communicate, improve your self confidence or just make new friends? Then please come and visit us as a guest, we would be delighted to get to know you. Please click on our contact page for more information."

29/10/2026

🏆 A Contest to Remember! 🏆

Last night, the Financial Toastmasters Club came together for its Club Contest, and what an evening it was! Five brave contestants, three categories and one stage gave us a night full of courage, laughter and lessons we will carry with us for a long time. ✨

🎤 In the International Speech category, our speakers took us from life’s little things to running for the metro, from the pop of popcorn to a brother who did the winning while the other did the uploading. Every speech gave us something special.

🍍 Table Topics brought one of the highlights of the night: three contestants each named pineapple as the most underrated pizza topping. It’s official, FTC is a club of pineapple pizza lovers! 🍕

📝 In Evaluation, our test speaker Arjuna spoke about the leaders without a title, our parents, and our evaluators put Nooreen’s educational tips into practice to help his speech level up.

🥇 And the winners are…
International Speech
🥇 Asha Hasnah
🥈 Surosh Pillay
🥉 Khadiime Jhumka

Table Topics
🥇 Kadeer Joomun
🥈 Yannick Puri
🥉 Khadiime Jhumka

Evaluation
🥇 Asha Hasnah
🥈 Kadeer Joomun

👏 Congratulations to all our winners and to every contestant who stepped onto that stage. You made us proud!

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our judges, Chief Judge and all our role takers, and a special thank you to Kamalakshi Dayal, our Contest Chair, who kept the energy high from start to finish.

📍 Next stop: the Area 23 Contest on 23 January 2027 at Royal Green. The whole club is behind you! 💪

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26/10/2026

What makes a great evaluator? It’s not just about identifying strengths or pointing out areas for improvement. It’s about helping speakers see their potential and giving them the guidance to grow.

Drawing on her experience as the 2023 Division B Evaluation Contest Winner in District 74, Southern Africa, Nooreen Baulacky ⭐️ shared valuable insights on delivering evaluations that are insightful, constructive, and impactful.

Because great evaluations don’t just assess a speech. They inspire progress.

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Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills: that is our club’s commitment.
Join us to learn, grow, and share meaningful moments together. We will be delighted to welcome you 🤝

22/10/2026

Every great speaker starts somewhere. Every confident voice has a story behind it.

On 28 October, Financial Toastmasters Club is hosting its Club Contest, an evening where courage meets opportunity and our members put their speaking skills to the test. 🗣️

Whether you’re a Toastmaster cheering on fellow members or a guest curious to see what happens when people challenge themselves, this is your chance to experience the energy, growth, and excitement of competitive speaking.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00–20:00
📍 Venue: Voila Hotel, Bagatelle

🔖 Guests, secure your spot by filling out the registration form:
👉 https://rebrand.ly/ftc-guest

Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills: that is our club’s commitment.

Join us to learn, grow, and share meaningful moments together. We will be delighted to welcome you 🤝

21/10/2026

🤖 AI & I: When Technology Meets Toastmasters! 🎤

After a long time, FTC held an online meeting instead of its usual face-to-face gathering, and the theme of the day, AI and I, couldn’t have been more fitting! 💻✨
The session brought members together on screen, with an unexpected AI guest seemingly finding its way into the meeting too. 👀 Bonus points if you spotted it!

🎯 A Creative AI Challenge
Our Toastmaster of the Day, Yeshnav Sookur, gave the theme a clever twist by showing AI-generated answers and challenging members and guests to guess the prompts behind them. A fun way to put everyone’s imagination to the test!

📚 Mastering Effective Evaluations
Nooreen Baulacky ⭐️ led an educational session on the principles of giving effective evaluations. With the club contest approaching, the timing was perfect for members to sharpen their skills.

🎤 Speeches That Resonate
Ramjay Ackkooloo delivered a heartfelt speech on gratitude, while Khadiime Jhumka⁩ shared insights into the challenges of organising End-of-Year events.

💡 From Learning to Practice
Following Nooreen’s session, our two evaluators, Surosh Pillay⁩ and Kadeer Joomun, put the tips into practice and received further guidance on taking their evaluations to the next level. A valuable opportunity to turn learning into action!

🏆 Celebrating Excellence
Congratulations to Khadiime Jhumka⁩ for winning Best Prepared Speaker and Surosh Pillay⁩ for winning Best Evaluator!

👏 A Round of Appreciation
Special thanks to DTM Bob Ward⁩ for kindly lending his Zoom account, and to our role takers, DTM Ally Jaulim⁩ as General Evaluator, Ravin Kistoo as Ah Counter, and Ameerah Arjanee as Grammarian and Ashfaq Emmaullee as Timer. Appreciation goes to every member and guest who contributed to the session.

Moments like these remind us how growth, confidence, and connection continue to unfold, one meeting at a time.

Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills 🎙️- that’s our club’s commitment. ✅

Join us to learn, grow and have fun together! We will be delighted to welcome you in our midst.🤝

20/10/2026

🧘‍♀️ Realign. Empower. Lead.

Finding balance within ourselves is often the first step towards leading with purpose. ✨

Our Club Secretary, Yashna Veera, a certified life coach and yoga practitioner, led a workshop exploring the connection between mindfulness, personal growth, and effective leadership.

Through yoga and self-awareness, the workshop highlighted the importance of taking a step back, reconnecting with ourselves, and finding the clarity to move forward with intention.

Because great leadership begins with a balanced mind and a grounded self. 🌿

Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills.

13/10/2026

The Building Blocks of a Winning Speech

What makes a Toastmasters speech truly effective? Over the past two sessions, TM Surosh Pillay shared valuable insights into speech preparation and the art of speechcrafting, exploring the key elements that transform ideas into clear, engaging, and impactful speeches.

Because every winning speech begins with a strong foundation.

Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills: that is our club’s commitment.
Join us to learn, grow, and share meaningful moments together. We will be delighted to welcome you

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05/10/2026

Crossroads: Where Every Choice Leads to Growth 🛤️

Another inspiring session unfolded at FTC, led by our wonderful Toastmaster of the Day, IPP Khadiime Jhumka! 🎤

Our theme, Crossroads, reminded us that life’s turning points often bring uncertainty, but they also open doors to self-discovery, courage, and growth.

🎓 Speech Craft 2.0: Turning Insights into Impact

The learning continued with Speech Craft 2.0, as TM Surosh Pillay returned with another enriching session packed with valuable insights for our contestants. Building on the foundations of effective public speaking, he shared practical tips to help speakers develop their speeches, strengthen their delivery, and communicate their ideas with greater confidence.

With every session, contestants gain new perspectives and tools to refine their craft, turning learning into action and taking another step forward in their public speaking journey. 🎤✨

🌎 Speech on Stage

TM Ravin Kistoo took the audience on a journey to Colombia 🇨🇴, offering a refreshing perspective on the country, with plenty of entertaining highlights along the way.

His performance was evaluated by TM Asha Hasnah, providing valuable feedback to support his continued growth as a speaker.

🎩 Table Topics with a Twist

IPP Khadiime Jhumka doubled hats as our Table Topics Master, introducing an innovative challenge by surprising speakers with new questions midway through their responses! What began as a nerve-racking experience quickly turned into an exciting exercise filled with spontaneity, laughter, and enthusiastic participation.

🏆 Congratulations to Jemma, our Best Table Topics Speaker, for demonstrating confidence and quick thinking!

🌟 Celebrating Leadership and Teamwork

DTM Adiilah Soormally shared her inspiring journey towards becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster, highlighting her signature project, Dan All Possible, brought to life through her leadership and the dedication of her ExCo during her presidency.

A special appreciation goes to our dedicated role takers:
- Yeshnav Sookur as Timer
- Yashna Veera as Ah-Counter
- Dwij Rogbeer as Grammarian.
By stepping up and embracing their roles, they contributed to the smooth flow of the session and demonstrated the value of active participation and continuous learning.

Moments like these remind us how growth, confidence, and connection continue to unfold, one meeting at a time.

Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills 🎙️- that’s our club’s commitment. ✅
Join us to learn, grow and have fun together! We will be delighted to welcome you in our midst.🤝

27/09/2026

Think fast, speak clearly, and own the moment: Table Topics is where unexpected topics become opportunities to showcase confidence, clarity, and spontaneity.

During an engaging educational session, DTM Adiilah Soormally shared valuable insights into mastering the art of speaking on the spot, offering practical guidance on how to approach Table Topics with greater confidence and composure.

In this short interview following the session, DTM Adiilah Soormally shares key takeaways and perspectives on turning an unexpected question into an opportunity to think, structure, and communicate effectively.

A powerful reminder that spontaneous speaking is not about having every word ready. It is about staying composed, thinking clearly, and finding your voice in the moment.
Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills: that is our club’s commitment.
Join us to learn, grow, and share meaningful moments together. We will be delighted to welcome you 🤝

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20/09/2026

✨ Evergreen Memories 🌿
An evening filled with reflection, laughter, learning, and connection unfolded around the theme Evergreen Memories.

From closing our eyes during the icebreaker and reliving a memory that still brings a smile, to travelling further back in time through stories of past ExCo initiatives, the session reminded us of the moments that continue to stay with us. A special appreciation to Reshmi Nundloll, Deepa Nundloll & Vaibhav Yannick Puri for joining in and bringing those memories to life with some memorable anecdotes. 🤝

🎤 Speechcraft: Building a Winning Speech
Part 1 of Surosh Pillay's Speechcraft educational session explored the building blocks of an effective speech. The discussion was rich and interactive, with members actively sharing insights. Part 2 is already set for 30th September 2026!

💡Table Topics in Action
Adiilah Soormally's earlier tips were put into practice as six speakers took on the Table Topics challenge. Congratulations to guest TM Kovilen Vencatachellum from Port Louis Toastmasters for being recognised as Best Table Topics Speaker! 🏆

A heartfelt appreciation goes to everyone who stepped in at the last minute to fill key roles:
🎓 Surosh Pillay – Educational Session
🎯 Khadiime Jhumka – General Evaluator
⏱️ Ramjay Ackkooloo – Timer
📝 Kovilen Vencatachellum – Grammarian

What made this session truly special was the willingness of members to step up and make it happen. With every role filled by volunteers on the spot and no prepared speakers on the agenda, the true spirit of Toastmasters was beautifully demonstrated.

Moments like these remind us how growth, confidence, and connection continue to unfold, one meeting at a time.
Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership, and communication skills 🎙️- that’s our club’s commitment. ✅

Join us to learn, grow and have fun together! We will be delighted to welcome you in our midst.🤝

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Adiilah Soormally on achieving the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. 🎉

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award is the highest educational award bestowed by Toastmasters International, recognising excellence in both communication and leadership.

In just three years since beginning her Toastmasters journey, she has reached this remarkable milestone - a true achievement that deserves far more than a round of applause. 🥳

Empowering individuals through personal growth, leadership and communication skills 🎤 - that’s our club’s commitment. ✅

Address

Voila Hotel
Moka

Opening Hours

18:00 - 20:00

Website

https://financial.toastmastersclubs.org/

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