Port Louis Toastmasters Club

17/06/2026

Yesterday marked more than just our Annual General Meeting — it was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when passion, courage, and community come together.

As we reflected on the past year, we didn’t just look back at achievements — we celebrated growth, resilience, and the countless moments where members stepped out of their comfort zones and discovered their true potential. 🌱

👏 To every member who contributed their time, energy, and voice: you are the heartbeat of this club. And to our newly elected Executive Committee, you carry not just roles, but the responsibility to inspire, uplift, and lead with purpose. The journey ahead is bright, and we stand ready to support you every step of the way.

The newly elected Executive Committee Members for 2026/2027 are:
President - TM Vanessa Coralie
Vice President Education - TM Kovilen Vencatachellum
Vice President Membership - TM Kiran Bhujun
Vice President Public Relations - TM Deepak Ramsurrun
Treasurer - TM Hendrie Janse Van Rensburg
Secretary - TM Shelly Pursooramen
Sergeant at Arms (SAA) - TM Kelvin Boodhun
Immediate Past President - TM Chitra Koonja

💡 The second half of the meeting brought us into a meaningful Moments of Truth session — a chance to honestly reflect on who we are and who we aspire to become. It reminded us that excellence is not a destination, but a continuous journey of learning, listening, and evolving together.

🌟 At Port Louis Toastmasters Club, we don’t just build speakers — we build leaders, dreamers, and individuals who dare to grow.
Here’s to embracing challenges, celebrating every small victory, and lifting each other higher in the year ahead. The best is yet to come. 💫

10/06/2026

💯👏💫Bravo to our esteemed members for their contributions 👏🥳🎉

Congrats Toastmasters Brinda, Rubina and Kovilen for the completion of their level 3, and levels 2 in their Toastmasters educational path.

Looking forward to seeing more of your success in the near future 👈💯💫💪

08/06/2026

What a splash-tacular adventure! The Port Louis Toastmasters Club took team building to the next level with a catamaran cruise in the East — joined by our amazing TMs, friends & families from Area F01 and our Area Director, last Sunday 07th June 2026.

From dancing waves to contagious laughter, it was pure joy! Members mingled, stories flowed, and friendships grew stronger under the island sun. The energy was high, the smiles were wide, and the fun was absolutely unstoppable.

Toastmasters isn’t just about speeches — it’s about connection, camaraderie, and creating memories that make us grin from ear to ear. And wow, did we nail it this time! 💬💙

Here’s to more adventures, more laughter, and more unforgettable moments with our Toastmasters family. 🥳✨

02/06/2026

ᴏᴜʀ ᴡᴏʀᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀʏ ɪꜱ:

Biophilia

ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ:
The innate human tendency to connect with nature and other living forms.

ᴇxᴀᴍᴘʟᴇ:
• The office's new rooftop garden shows biophilia in action; i'm already less stressed during breaks. .”

💡Fun fact
The word was coined by biologist E. O. Wilson, it means a love of life or living things.
From Greek 'bio' meaning 'life' and 'philia' meaning 'love'

ʏᴏᴜʀ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜱᴇɴᴛᴇɴᴄᴇ:
You can give it a try too. Feel free to post your best use of the word in comments section below.

All the best 💫

Posted by: VPPR Abhishek
Grammarian: TM Preetee

31/05/2026

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23/05/2026

Last session before ...! 👈

Join us on Tuesday 2nd June for our last open session for the mandate 2025-2026.

It has been a fruitful mandate and we were happy to have you in our company.

We will be more than pleased to have you at this session as well which will take place as detailed below:

📆Date:
02 June 2026

🕕Time:
18h00 to 20h00

📍Location:
Voila Hotel, Bagatelle

🎭Theme: Clear Skies, Clear Minds!

🌐Mother Nature has always been here for us. It is now time for us to pay her our gratitude.

You guessed it right👈

This session coincides with two important dates on the calendar, namely Mother's day(in Mauritius, celebrated on Sunday 31 May this year) and World Environment Day on Friday 5 June 2026.

🤍🤱🤰💐We take this opportunity to wish all gorgeous mothers out there an amazing Mother's Day. We are lucky to be touched by Your Grace. 🙏🤍

🫶🌱And in the same flow, we will be celebrating Mother Nature in our own style on Tuesday 02. This session will be hosted by the very awesome, TM Deepak.

Our sessions help you practice and master prepared and impromptu public speaking skills and develop leadership skills, in a non-judgmental and constructive environment.

🏹📩Book your seat now, at a guest fee.
Places are limited.
Guest fees include refreshments & veg/non-veg snacks.

See you soon💫

↘️Note:
Our AGM will take place on 16 June 2026. It is a members only session.

Our sessions take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.

All sessions are subject to prevailing weather conditions and environmental factors🌐








Post Prepared by VPPR Abhishek
For Executive Committee

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

What an unforgettable and fun evening we had yesterday, Tuesday 19th May 2026 at the Port Louis Toastmasters Club!

On 19th May, we gathered under the delightful theme Tea Time, perfectly aligned with International Tea Day. The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, laughter, and inspiration!

Members enjoyed engaging games, listened to inspiring speeches, and shared thoughtful evaluations. The table topics were especially exciting — full of thought‑provoking questions that sparked creativity and fun responses.

🎉 A highlight of the evening was celebrating our very own Champion Member Kovilen Vencatachellum, who proudly secured 1st place 🏆 in the District 129 Contest (Table Topics segment). His success is a true inspiration to us all and a reminder of the power of Toastmasters in shaping confident communicators.

The session was a perfect blend of learning, laughter, and celebration — just like a good cup of tea shared among friends. 🍂☕

19/05/2026

ᴏᴜʀ ᴡᴏʀᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀʏ ɪꜱ:

Eunoia

ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ:
A state of beautiful thinking or a well-balanced mind.

ᴇxᴀᴍᴘʟᴇ:
• Her speech reflected eunoia, combining thoughtful ideas with kindness and clarity.”

💡Fun fact
Eunoia is famous for being the shortest English word containing all five vowels — a, e, i, o, u — exactly once each.

ʏᴏᴜʀ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜱᴇɴᴛᴇɴᴄᴇ:
Do share your best sentence with the word of the day in the comments section below.

All the best 💫

Posted by: VPPR Abhishek
Grammarian: TM Kovilen

15/05/2026

☕️Meet us this coming Tuesday 19 May to celebrate International Tea Day☕️

📍We will be at Voila Hotel, Bagatelle from 18:00 to 20:00.

💯The master of ceremony for this hot chai session will be none other than TM Soraj!!!💫

🪂A session usually comprises of prepared speeches, impromptu speeches & evaluations.

🤍🤝And additional segments that are designed to improve and practice communication skills, all within a safe and non judgmental and mutually supportive space.

🫶Do join us to know how it usually works.

💪Especially if you are planning on developing your public speaking and leadership skills.

📃Our sessions usually take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.

☄️In case of unforeseen conditions, such as bad weather conditions, we may postpone a session.

🧲🪑Always book your seat in advance before coming.

💰Note: Guest fees apply.
For veg & non-veg snacks, depending on your booking.

See you soon☕️💫






Posted by: VPPR Abhishek