Thursday, 23 October 2014 00:00
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The Colombo Toastmasters Club, affiliated to Toastmasters International, in its 31st year, was inaugurated on 25 February 1984 under the distinguished patronage of the Late Gamini Dissanayake. Toastmasters International is an organisation devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.
The founder of the Toastmasters movement was the late Dr. Ralph C. Smedley whose dream was to provide people with training in the skills of public speaking based on certain fundamental principles of education. Through its member clubs Toastmasters helps men and women in the art of public speaking, listening and thinking, vital skills that promote self actualisation, enhance leadership potential, fostering human understanding and contributing to the betterment of mankind.
Among the many projects of the club, the Champion Junior Speaker Contest 2014 is being organised for the 10th consecutive year for children between the ages of 12 and 18. The contest organised by the Colombo Toastmasters Club for the ‘The Colombo Toastmasters Club Challenge Trophy’. This contest is looked forward to with much enthusiasm by children of all schools, as well as teachers and parents who wish to showcase the talent of their young children in the art of public speaking.
The contest gives an opportunity for all young children to display their oral communication skills, giving them self-confidence, enhancing personal growth, and nurturing them as future leaders of our nation.
Over 500 applications were received from all schools around the Country and 54 participants were selected for the Semi-final contest. Six finalists will be showing their speaking talents in the finals.
The Grand Finale of the contest is scheduled for the evening of Saturday 25 October 2014 at the HNB Auditorium. To witness the Grand Finale, please contact Ramesh Kumar, Project Chairperson on 077 736 3367 for tickets which are priced at Rs. 300.
