1. path we treaded… Reminiscing the... Reminiscing the path we treaded…

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

3. They all came in different SIZES SHAPES HUES but with goal in mind.. and 1

4. 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.

5. They all started humbly, with few basic necessities… An improvised gavel , a bell , and a stopwatch … Stopwatch 00:00:00

6. And they caught the attention with catchy promos…

7. The budding Toastmasters did their nurturing with their Round-robin sessions

8. 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

9. “ 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

10. “ 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

11. The members were trained and groomed by the Maestro Chief Toast Master… Dananjaya Hettiarachchi Dananjaya Hettiarachchi World Champion for Public Speaking - World Taped Speech, 2006 He chiseled and fine tuned his apprentices from raw ore, to shining gold nuggets…

12. On 13/ 05/ 2010 The Virtusa Toastmaster Club was registered… And the epic day arrived…

13. 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

14. Presenting… The Twenty Five Charter Members… And…the future Toastmasters… Next…a Virtusan… The World Champion for Public Speaking…

15. Congratulations and Best Wishes!