By TM Bhumi Singhal
Every Toastmasters meeting has its own charm. Some inspire, some challenge, and a few become unforgettable. For me, that unforgettable one was the 200th Milestone Meeting of IMSUC Toastmasters Club. It was only my third official meeting as a Toastmaster, and though I had attended a few sessions before, nothing prepared me for the creativity, laughter, and energy that filled the room that day.
The day was special for many reasons, not only were we celebrating our 200th meeting, but it was also almost our club’s 7th anniversary. The room was buzzing with excitement, filled with chatter, laughter, and beaming smiles everywhere.
But what made the meeting truly remarkable wasn’t the decorations or the cake waiting at the end, it was the radiant ideas that brought everyone together.
Instead of a conventional meeting, our ExCom decided to host a fun-filled, innovative session with four unique and creative segments:
⏱️Speed Dating – a lighthearted activity that had nothing to do with romance but everything to do with communication and teamwork with someone you had just met. 🎭 Blind Discovery – a trust-building game that reminded us how communication goes beyond words and thrives on active listening. 🗺️ Treasure Hunt – laughter, collaboration, and strategy filled the corridors as members searched for hidden clues that led to joyful surprises. 🧩 Mental Maze – a quick-thinking challenge that tested not only our logic but also our ability to stay calm and guess the movie being described.
And finally, the sweetest moment, a cake-cutting ceremony, celebrating almost seven years of IMSUC Toastmasters Club and the spirit that has kept it glowing for 200 meetings strong.
That day, I realized something, Toastmasters isn’t just about speeches or evaluations. It’s about people. It’s about how creativity and teamwork can transform a simple gathering into a celebration of growth and connection.
Every segment of that meeting reflected leadership through creativity. We laughed together, learned together, and discovered that when members feel engaged, innovation flows naturally. The 200th milestone wasn’t just a number, it was a reminder of how Toastmasters creativity keeps a club vibrant, inclusive and alive.
As a new member, I watched senior Toastmasters lead with such enthusiasm that it was contagious. The way they blended fun, learning, and leadership showed me what effective club engagement truly looks like. To be honest, I wanted to leave Toastmasters initially. I had convinced myself that joining the club was just another one of my wrong decisions. But that day, as laughter echoed and energy filled the room, I realized how beautiful it feels to be wrong sometimes.
That meeting didn’t just teach me games, it taught me teamwork, spontaneity, and the power of creativity in leadership.
And as we ended with the cake-cutting and cheerful photos, I looked around and thought :
“This is what makes a Toastmasters club remarkable and it’s not just the speeches we deliver, but the memories we create together and I really cherish all the bonds that I have made so far!”