Port Louis Toastmasters Club

Photo Highlights – Annual Dinner 2026 & Induction Ceremony ✨

Our Annual Dinner 2026 & Induction Ceremony was a wonderful celebration of fellowship, leadership and achievement.

We were honoured to have the event graced by the presence of Mr Craig Halbmaier, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., U.S. Embassy of Mauritius and Seychelles, Mrs Mila Devi Sewruttun-Dosieh, Director of the Mauritius Institute of Education, and Hannah Toofanee, DTM, Division Director of District 114.

Congratulations to our newly inducted Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 Toastmasters year. We look forward to their leadership and the positive contributions they will make as they continue to build on our club's proud legacy.

The evening also provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our members. We proudly recognised our Educational Award recipients for their commitment to personal growth and excellence throughout the year. A special congratulations to our Immediate Past President, Chitra Beekoo-Koonja, on being presented with the Soizick Le Saout Award.

Keep shining, Port Louis Toastmasters! ✨

📸 Here are some highlights from this memorable evening. Feel free to tag yourself and share your favourite moments!

✨ Thank You for Making It a Wonderful Evening! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to all our members, distinguished guests, fellow Toastmasters, family and friends who joined us on this 10th July at our Annual Dinner & Induction Ceremony 2026, at Rooftop Ebene.

Your presence, warmth and enthusiasm made the evening truly memorable. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to making this celebration such a success.

Stay tuned, our photo highlights coming soon.

🎤 Do you know Port Louis Toastmasters Club was the pioneer Toastmasters Club in Mauritius more than 25 years ago?

We meet every first and third Tuesday at 1800hrs at Voila Bagatelle.

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🎉🏆 A Proud Moment for Port Louis Toastmasters Club! 🏆🎉

We are thrilled to announce that our club has been honored with the Smedley Distinguished Award — the highest level of recognition in the Toastmasters International Distinguished Club Program (DCP)!

This prestigious award celebrates our elite performance in:
✨ Membership growth
✨ Educational achievements
✨ Operational excellence

This achievement reflects the dedication, passion, and teamwork of every member who continues to make our club a place of growth, learning, and leadership.

👏 Congratulations to all Port Louis Toastmasters — this is YOUR success! Let’s keep inspiring, achieving, and leading together. 💙💛

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. 💫

💯👏💫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 👈💯💫💪









Posted by: VPPR Abhishek

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. 🥳✨

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Biophilia

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

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• 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'

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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
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