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Mangaluru, July 15, 2024 : The new team of office bearers of Milagres Toastmasters for 2024-25 led by president TM Akarsh H was installed on Sunday, July 14 at Monica Hall, Milagres Church Compound. The installation ceremony was themed 'The Avengers'.

Dr. Veena Shetty, professor, K S Hegde Medical Academy, graced the event as the chief guest for the day. In the enlightening speech to the gathering, she addressed the theme 'The Avengers' and blended it with Toastmasters core values of respect, integrity, service and excellence. To explain the importance of communication, she brought in her expertise in the field of microbiology and said that even different bacteria communicate with each other.

TM Leona Aranha served as Sergeant at Arms for the event. The outgoing president, TM Francis Rego delivered the last speech of his presidential term.  He thanked his executive team, his club members and the Toastmasters of Mangaluru for supporting him through his tenure.

Outstanding Toastmaster Award was awarded to TM Azma Sheikh . TM Cavya Shetty presented a very elaborate secretary's report, highlighting the events, achievements and updates of the club during the term 2023-2024. TM Amita enthusiastically introduced the team of office bearers.

TM Shishir introduced the Area Director TM Sharline Rodrigues. Area director installed the following officers; TM Akarsh H as President, TM Sherwin Menezes as VP Education, TM Christopher Sequeira as VP Membership, TM Akash Rao as VP Public Relations, TM Shishir Rai as secretary, TM Cavya Shetty as Treasurer and TM Poojitha Shetty as Sergeant at Arms. In her address, she congratulated the outgoing executive team and wished the best for the incoming executive team. The chief guest, Dr. Veena Shetty and the Division Director DTM Jyothika Shetty were introduced by TM Poojitha Shetty.

Father Bonaventure Nazareth of Milagres Church gave his best wishes and encouraged the Toastmasters to continue having meetings in the church compound. TM Azma Sheikh graciously handled the felicitations where representatives of different clubs of Division F showered the club with well wishes and support. TM Leona Aranha concluded the program with a heartwarming delivery of the vote of thanks.

The entire programme was diligently held together by the anchor, TM Akash Rao.

The ceremony was attended by many distinguished toastmasters and toastmasters from Mangaluru.

Milagres toastmasters was chartered on October 18, 2012 and since then, the club has been providing a supportive and encouraging environment to help its members grow as communicators and leaders. Milagres toastmasters meets every alternative Sunday at 9.30 am in Monica Hall, Milagres Church Compound.