We meet weekly at YMCA International Youth Centre, Palarivattom, Kochi. Each meeting runs to a printed agenda circulated in advance, so it always starts and ends on time.
Come as a guest, sit back, and watch the agenda run. Timings vary, but the shape of the evening stays the same.
The Toastmaster of the evening opens the meeting, introduces guests, and sets the tone. You are named, applauded, and made to feel at home.
Two or three members deliver project speeches from the structured learning programme — from a first "Ice Breaker" to advanced, persuasive talks.
The extempore session: short, off-the-cuff answers to surprise questions. This is where impromptu confidence is built — and the timing lights come out.
Each speech receives a specific, encouraging evaluation, helping the speaker and the audience spot what to keep and what to sharpen.
Time set aside for matters of professional interest to CAs, the timer and language reports, and a close that lands on schedule.
Roles rotate week to week. Taking one is the fastest way to learn — and there is always a role suited to a first-timer.
Hosts the evening, keeps the agenda moving and introduces each speaker.
Delivers a prepared project speech from the learning programme.
Offers honest, constructive feedback on a speaker's content and delivery.
Poses the surprise questions for the impromptu speaking session.
Runs the green–amber–red lights and reports how everyone did against time.
Listens for language, good and filler, and shares the tally at the close.
Drop in as a guest, meet the members, and see the agenda in action. Let us know you're coming and we'll save you a seat.