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Kristal Collins installed as President of Tortola Toastmasters Club

The Executive Committee for 2023/2024 is made up of President Kristal Collins; Vice President Education Ernald George; Vice President of Membership Jeremiah G.A. Frett; Vice President Public Relations Hector Cruz; Secretary Renette Jennings; Treasurer Patricia Thomas; and Immediate Past President Weslene Walters. Photo: Tortola Toastmasters Club
The Guest Speaker of the Evening was Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson, who spoke on “Leading with Compassion and Communicating with Kindness in an Ever-Changing World” and challenged everyone to look at things from the other person’s perspective. Photo: Tortola Toastmasters Club
The Guest Speaker of the Evening was Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson, who spoke on “Leading with Compassion and Communicating with Kindness in an Ever-Changing World” and challenged everyone to look at things from the other person’s perspective. Photo: Tortola Toastmasters Club
The Tortola Toastmasters Club has installed a new executive committee, with Kristal Collins as President. Photo: Tortola Toastmasters Club
The Tortola Toastmasters Club has installed a new executive committee, with Kristal Collins as President. Photo: Tortola Toastmasters Club
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tortola Toastmasters Club has installed a new executive committee, with Kristal Collins as President.

The ‘Black Tie Affair’ Installation Dinner for the executive committee for 2023-2024 was held on July 15, 2023.

New Executive Committee

The committee is made up of President Kristal Collins; Vice President Education Ernald George; Vice President of Membership Jeremiah G.A. Frett; Vice President Public Relations Hector Cruz; Secretary Renette Jennings; Treasurer Patricia Thomas; and Immediate Past President Weslene Walters.

According to a press release from the Club on July 18, 2023, the Guest Speaker of the Evening was Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson, who spoke on “Leading with Compassion and Communicating with Kindness in an Ever-Changing World” and challenged everyone to look at things from the other person’s perspective.

Outgoing President Weslene Walters thanked her team and club members for supporting her during her tenure.

President’s Distinguished

In addition, the outgoing President, recognised the outgoing Vice President of Education, Kristal Collins with the Toastmaster of the Year award for her unwavering commitment to ensuring the club reached its goal of being awarded the designation of President’s Distinguished, which is an international recognition for Toastmasters clubs worldwide by Toastmasters International.

A number of members were recognised for their educational achievements in the Toastmasters International Educational Pathways programme.

The incoming President, Kristal Collins expressed her gratitude to the club for their past, present and continued support. She also spoke about her growth and journey as a Toastmaster and identifies her leadership styles of visionary and servant leadership.

Moreover, she challenged the club to achieve a three-peat as President’s Distinguished for the upcoming year.

The mission of Toastmasters Club is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience where members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

The Toastmasters International motto is ‘Where Leaders Are Made’. 

11 Responses to “Kristal Collins installed as President of Tortola Toastmasters Club”

  • class system (18/07/2023, 08:36) Like (11) Dislike (9) Reply
    Bunch ah elitists
  • braff (18/07/2023, 08:37) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    These club members
  • Good Club (18/07/2023, 08:51) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good club, did not know they still existing. When and where do you have your meetings? Need to join.
  • jah (18/07/2023, 09:24) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    All these club and club members,they onlything they wanted is expats to join to pay membership fee,another way to take away people money.
  • Yawn! (18/07/2023, 09:30) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    What’s the point of these things? Oh to feel important.
  • lol3 (18/07/2023, 12:01) Like (1) Dislike (15) Reply
    Look at them, all standing there looking like Jack in the box pop ups especially the one on the end in the pink Ill fitting dress. GIRLLLLL, did you forget YOUR SPANX OR WHAT? LOL.
    • @lol3 (18/07/2023, 13:30) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Stop making fun off people
      Maybe she choose not be plastic and be herself
      Unbothered u know ....
  • Excellence (18/07/2023, 13:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep up the good work toastmasters, I'm happy to see young and old improving themselves.
  • ASKING (18/07/2023, 14:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    What the toastmasters club is all about? Can someone please explain?
  • knowledgeisPower (20/07/2023, 09:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Toastmasters International organization is a place where people develop leadership skills and other core competencies, in management and public speaking. The organization prides itself on creating an environment of respect for all. At Toastmasters even the most timid is given an opportunity to share their gifts free of judgement or ridicule. Remember this is an organization that is open for everyone to join even if just keen about discovering more about themselves. WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE is the official Toastmasters Slogan. It's not a place for pomposity or arrogance in self importance. Worldwide you would be surprised how many people have become a better version of themselves through this program and you can too. https://www.toastmasters.org/ Don't criticize, invest in yourself and be grateful and respectful to others who choose to make society a better place.


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