Meeting #172

The 172nd  Educational Meeting , was held on the 22nd August 2026 at Life Centre, Ridgeway Place , Colombo 04.

Role Players

• Toastmaster of the Day - Fathima Husna

• General Evaluator - Rehana Jiffry

• Grammarian - Zeenath Muhuris

• Ah Counter - Anouk Jayasuriya

• Timer - Mueen Masakeen

• Round robin master - Abbad Fowzan

The meeting was led by Toastmaster of the Day, TM Husna, who introduced the “Make Your Move” theme and brought a chess board to the meeting, adding a creative touch to the evening and setting the stage for a meeting filled with strategy, confidence, and thoughtful decisions.

The evening began with an interactive Round Robin session, where members worked together to build a story. Many members contributed their own incidents and experiences, adding unexpected twists and creativity to the story. The activity encouraged everyone to participate while keeping the audience engaged and attentive.

A special highlight of the meeting was the Humorous Speech Workshop, conducted by TM Rishi Dheenabandth. The session provided valuable insights and practical tips on delivering humorous speeches, helping members improve their confidence, timing, delivery, and ability to connect with the audience through humour.

We then moved on to the Prepared Speech session, where TM Inaam Ismail shared an interesting speech about his trip to India, taking members through his experiences and memorable moments. TM Harini also delivered an engaging speech on mentorship, sharing valuable insights connected to her own experiences.

The energy continued during the Table Topics session, skillfully conducted by TM Aqeel, giving members the opportunity to think on their feet, make their move, and deliver creative and engaging impromptu speeches.

The evening concluded with thoughtful evaluations, where speakers received constructive feedback and valuable insights to support their continued growth throughout their Toastmasters journey.

The meeting was then adjourned, bringing another enjoyable evening of learning, laughter, and fellowship to a close.