346th Meeting: Brave Part 1 (Club Contest)

Filcom International Toastmasters Club started the year with the most anticipated annual club contest where members challenged themselves to go beyond their comfort zones. This year's theme, BRAVE, best fits the contests in all senses. Being the Real Authentic Version of yourself is Empowering. 🔥

SAA Dennis Mujana set everyone's excitement and introduced President Leo Ortega who declared the contests open, followed by TMOD Viji Ravindran described the flow of the program.

The Evaluation Speech Contest chaired by Rashed Al Nasa'a, called for 5 BRAVE Toastmasters - Leo Ortega, Shyam Sundar, Nadim Bitar, Joseph Amande, and Diana Tangente, who took the challenge to evaluate Sushma Harish's speech entitled “Know Your Cacophony”.

The second competition, the International Speech Contest was chaired by Arjay Diego. Seven courageous speakers showcased their public speaking prowess in their inspirational speeches.Diana May Tangente started off with "Love Strong", followed by Jann Carlo Rojas' piece "Be Here, Not There", Afajal Ahamad's "Set The Prisoner Free", Joseph Amande's "Stand Tall", Jessie Botero's "Solo" and Rechell Mejoc's "Break Open".

With the panel of judges led by Chief Judge Manzoor Moideen, the winners for the two competitions were decided.

🥇Evaluator First Place: Shyam Sundar
🥈Evaluator Second Place: Diana May Tangente
🥉Evaluator Third Place: Leo Ortega

🥇International Speech First Place: Joseph Amande
🥈International Speech Second Place: Afajal Ahamad
🥉International Speech Third Place: Jann Carlo Rojas

It was an empowering night and everyone went home a winner bringing with them inspiration, growth, and wisdom. Congratulations to all the contestants, winners, and role players who did an amazing being BRAVE! 💪

Role Players
SAAs - Dennis Mujana and Elmar Recablanca
Timekeepers - Ganesh Rajamoorthy and Satish Shah
Tally Counters - Manij Lakhey and Sahar Gurab

#WeAreBRAVE
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#WeAreWinners