Dear Marines,
Today marks the end of my tenure as the president of the Marine Toastmasters Club. Joining the Marines was the single most life-changing event that happened in my life. It wouldn't be an overstatement if I say toastmasters has helped me in not just leadership and communication but in all walks of my life. So it was my absolute honour and privilege that I got the opportunity to serve and contribute to the club which made me who I'm today.
All that we achieved as a club in the last one year wouldn't have been possible without the support of all the members of the club and the hard work and grit of my exco team VPE Haaziq Jaleel, VPM Keerththan Srikumar, VPPR Safra Anver, Secretary Bimsara Jayawardene, Treasurer Inaam Mahmoor, Sergeant-at-arms Vithushan Manoharan.
I couldn't have asked for a better exco team than what I got. We had a lot of challenges because we were the first exco to navigate an entire year with covid. Many from the exco went through tough phases in their personal lives, yet they didn't use that as an excuse to shy away from the commitment they took upon themselves. That for me is the best leadership trait. I am thankful that I got an exco that puts club before anything.
Jef Prages was such a cool Area Director to work with, he was very supportive and gave me absolute freedom and backed me and the club whenever we need him with his usual swag. I would also like to thank Division Director DTM Manik and District director DTM Munawwara and their whole team for all the support.
Thank you DTM Sarma Mahalingam for all your encouraging words and guidance since the day we met. You are such an inspiration we all as young toastmasters look up to. Your words of appreciation and encouragement are something I treasure very much to this day.
My mentors Safra, Bimsara and Shobija are not just my toastmaster mentors but they are my go-to people before I make any major decisions in life. Thank you for never giving up on me and for keep pushing me harder and harder in both toastmasters and personal life.
As a club, we shot for the moon and achieved almost everything we planned for. Yes, we did miss out on a few ambitious goals. But as a leader, one key thing I understood is our efforts and processes is what matters the most not just the results. So we shouldn't be afraid to continue setting very ambitious goals.
I'm signing off as a president, extremely proud of what we all have achieved as a club in the last year. With Haaziq Jaleel as the incoming president and the wonderful exco team he has, I'm sure the future of Marines are in good hands and the next exco will take us to even greater heights.
For the one last time, this is your president. Over and out!
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