Communicate98_July21

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK DISTRICT 98

From playing with numbers to juggling with lingo It's my learning journey! What about you?

Hello, Jai Jinendra, Namaste, Sat Sri Akal, Kem Cho, As-salamu Alaykum!

“My name is Nishant and I am the District 98 Newsletter Editor for the Toastmasters Year 2021-22.”

Somehow, I feel amused and astonished at the same time to be making this claim! Being a Chartered Accountant by profession, an Entrepreneur and an MBA in Finance, it has been a joy ride to lean in and dive into the roles that the Toastmasters fraternity has offered me. From being the District Finance Manager to an Area Director in the past, each role has only left me with profound learnings.

And, I must say that this role is going to be a challenge as well; one that I aspire to achieve.

one hope – when you fall, you rise with resilience and when you are up there, you strive to sustain it with resilience.

Go through this newsletter and feel inspired by the success stories of resilient peers.

I’m also eager to hear any feedback that would help us grow better and more impactful in the forthcoming editions. You can write to me at newsletter@district98.org. Compliments and criticism, both are equally welcome.

Till then, happy reading!

Two sides of the same perspective

Dr. Nishant S Mehta, DTM Chief Editor, Communicate 98

Falling and rising have always required that one push, that one motivating factor and that

DESIGNER OF THE MONTH: This term brought about new learning experiences in Toastmasters, and an opportunity to be a part of DPRM extended team was the cherry on top. This experience is an opportunity that will test not only my design skills but also my ability to deliver in a short time period.

Madhumita Acharya Newsletter Designer

This month’s theme focuses on the persistent and resilient moments that helped us succeed through the tough times. The main intention was to create a design that symbolizes integrity and a hint of sophistication. Hope you enjoy it!

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District Director's Address

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IN THIS ISSUE

District PR Manager's Address District Cross - Connect

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Perspectives Member Accomplishments

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News Bulletin Club Milestones

DISTRICT 98

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Toastmaster Magazine Feature

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Crossword

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Trivia Prospective clubs

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Club Spotlight Meet The Team

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DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S ADDRESS DISTRICT 98

To a Strong, Sustainable and Successful tomorrow It is wonderful to begin another Toastmasters year with loads of gratitude and a ray of hope. I am thankful to every member of District 98 for showing courage, resilience, enthusiasm and empathy, in making the past twelve months ‘worth it’. I feel proud that as a large community of Toastmasters, we stayed the course and made our District Distinguished. It is truly commendable. I hope that we will continue with the same spirit of joy and determination.

My vision for the coming year is simple... to be Strong, Sustainable, Successful.

"Being Strong, Successful and Sustainable is a choice we need to make"

What does it mean to be Strong? We need to develop the right attitudes, uphold the core values of our organization and never give up or give in. We need to help, guide and support one another while doing projects, work in teams, encourage our fellow members to be better. This is what will give us strength, keep us united, keep us interested. It will help us grow our numbers in clubs so that we can enjoy better participation and with it, better learning.

Effort is required to remain Sustainable. Good quality meetings will be key. We will need to introduce variety in our meetings conduct joint events and establish a sense of camaraderie and friendship. We don’t need to be competitive, except at contests. We need to instead focus on the individual member’s purpose for being a Toastmaster, for remaining a Toastmaster.

Success will follow. If we create strong individuals, sustain our clubs and community, success will be a given. But it will need the collective will of members. As leaders we will need to motivate and inspire, set the right tone and lead by example.

Being Strong, Sustainable and Successful is a choice. We will need to make that choice so that we can transition effortlessly into 3 Districts next year. So let us reflect on, reassess and rework our goals for the coming year. Let us join hands to do better and be better.

“Nothing is impossible to a willing mind” ~ Chinese proverb Stay safe, stay strong.

Mukta Nadkar, DTM District Director, District 98

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DPRM ADDRESS DISTRICT 98

Tough times don't last, tough people do...

Whenever I’ve felt low in life, these words from the movie Rocky Balboa come to my rescue “The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows.

It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life…”

So much has been expressed about the hardships of the global pandemic. What seemed like a distant statistic on paper in the first wave, hit a different story home in the second wave. It felt closer, more real, more personal. Every single family and organization felt the brunt of it – and Toastmasters International was no exception; clubs floundered, members lost momentum, leaders operated in ambiguity. It was easier to give up, to give in, to convince ourselves – such is life.

Yet, that is not what was happening on the ground. Stories were emerging in pockets – about resurgence, revival, and resilience.

Looking at the list shocked me – despite one of the most challenging years, the numbers for member accomplishments were positively staggering. We had broken and set many new records in terms of club growth, distinguished clubs, education goals, etc. and soon, we all experienced that ultimate moment of pride District 98 became Distinguished for 2020-21!

It was all possible only due to your indomitable will to succeed, despite all odds. “… How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!”

The stories of resilience in this newsletter have been curated with the purpose to inspire and invigorate you. Hopefully, reading this newsletter will lift you up, help you to “keep moving forward” and staying resilient in the face of the unknown. Remember, tough times do not last, tough people do.

I wish you a successful Toastmaster year!

“… But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward...”

When I took over the role of the PR Manager a month ago, one of the early tasks was getting the District 98 website updated with the award winners of 2020-21.

Smita Mishra, DTM PR Manager, District 98

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DISTRICT CROSS -CONNECT DISTRICT 98

In conversation with Suganthi Periasamy, DTM Region 13 Advisor TCS Maitree Chennai Toastmasters Club What brought you to Toastmasters? Can you walk us through your journey of Toastmasters?

A serendipitous accident!

A senior faculty mentioned "Toastmasters" during a Business Communication session at work. On searching, I found that it is a place where people deliver speeches. I called up the closest club to a lukewarm response and then forgot about it completely. In September 2010, the club President enrolled me as a member to help the club achieve the Smedley Membership Building award, and it was then that I attended my first meeting! After the meeting, I felt Toastmasters wasn't the right place for me as I neither was an extrovert, nor comfortable in making my life’s stories public. My decision to quit took a U-turn due to the persuasion skills of my mentor Oommen John, DTM, and then President Kohinoor Mukherjee, and thus, I continued. My home club is TCS Maitree Chennai Toastmasters Club.

To sum up my journey in one word – Metamorphic!

My leadership journey started as a Club Secretary. I then served as a VPM, VPE, and President. Beyond the club, my learnings were enriched through roles such as Assistant Area Director (Governor, in those days), Area Director, Division Director, District 82 Club Extension Chair, Club Growth Director, Program Quality Director, and District Director. I was privileged to serve the largest District in the Toastmasters world during my term as the District Director. Currently, I am serving as the Region 13 Advisor and VPPR in a Community Bilingual club.

“Start where you are, Use what you have, Do what you can”

From a club member to the Region 13 Advisor that is a meteoric rise! What learnings from your earlier leadership roles have stayed with you in this journey?

The Toastmasters program has been a transformational learning experience for me. From being a complete introvert to becoming a semiextrovert today, learning to work cohesively in diverse teams, building trust, engaging in servant leadership, striving for excellence amidst challenging situations, being receptive to feedback, establishing trust, creating & empowering new leaders, having the courage to experiment without fear of failure, leading with empathy, building the willingness to let go, being resilient – I learned (and am still learning) all these in Toastmasters, while building beautiful friendships too!

My biggest learning so far has been to say “Yes” to opportunities that came my way. Many times, we close the doors to opportunities due to selflimiting thoughts. Encouragement and guidance from my mentors and fellow members helped me overcome those thoughts. I also learned how to view challenges as opportunities and in that process, I learned how to lift up people around me.

The global pandemic has affected our entire organization in the shift to the new normal of online meetings. What advice do you have for clubs and members to remain motivated?

The pandemic has helped us to understand how resilient and agile we are, which we didn't know earlier! Now that we have understood that this situation is here to stay, my only suggestion to all

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DISTRICT CROSS -CONNECT DISTRICT 98

is - focus on the fundamentals while being more empathetic! When I say fundamentals, I am referring to having quality club meetings, even if that means scaling down from 4 meetings to 2 meetings in a month. Reach out to members to understand if their learning needs are being met by the club. Take a step back to reflect on the learnings of the past months and regularly check the progress made on our goals. Strive to put your best foot forward in every role that you take up in your club meeting. Support each other generously.

"Learn as much as you can, share whatever you have (ideas, opportunities, knowledge, moral support), and serve selflessly with empathy. " Are there any stories of resilience (among clubs or members) that inspire you?

There are several stories that have inspired me; They say charity begins at home, so I'll quote one from my home club. Our Club was going through a challenging time like many others. Sometimes, just 5 or 6 members attended meetings, which made it very challenging for the club officers. To top it all, our President Deepak got struck by Covid. With just a few members attending meetings, many of the club officers being unwell, the easier way could have been to cancel meetings. However, Deepak made sure we met every week; Most of the time, the meeting only had Table Topics. He converted the club meetings as a forum to spread positivity, to share information that uplifted each other, all the while recovering from Covid. He didn’t take the easy way out! I admire his resilience.

What do you see as the biggest opportunity/ priority/ challenge in the coming year and what can we do to prepare proactively for it?

As much as it may sound clichéd, the biggest opportunity we have on hand is re-learning to Pause, Reflect, and Progress. Earlier, taking a step back or taking a break was viewed as a failure.

Now, we have learned that it is okay to Pause.

Reflect on your priorities. Progress on Meaningful goals. The challenge we have had in the past has been our focus on “How, What, When”, instead of “Why”. Our Priority in the coming year shall be to focus on Why we do what we do. Prepare yourself to be kinder to yourself (we are always hard on ourselves, and kind on others ;-) ) If you could turn back time, what would you advise your younger self who was just stepping into senior leadership roles?

“Self-care is not selfish”. I would have advised my younger self to understand that prioritizing selfcare is not being selfish. The struggle to understand and accept this, still continues ;-) What message would you like to share with the members of District 98?

I would like to share the wisdom I received from my mentors - when opportunities come your way, take them up without self-doubt. Be prepared to work hard, take people along with you, and share your knowledge selflessly. The limiting thought in our mind stops us from accomplishing the greatness that we are capable of. I would like to borrow the words of my favorite superhero Batman, “All men/women have limits. They learn what they are, and then learn not to exceed them. I ignore mine.”

Let this year be one with limitless opportunities to support each other, learn, excel, and let it bring in limitless meaningful successes!

“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you’ve ever imagined.”

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PERSPECTIVES DISTRICT 98

Turn it Around The Resilient Story of Expedition Toastmasters Club 4th February 2019 was a dream come true for the Toastmasters enthusiasts in our corporate – Expedition Toastmasters Club, Mumbai, was chartered.

The initial six months were a cakewalk but soon after, we faced a drop in membership owing to the pandemic. Although our meetings continued with the same energy, having only 11 members in the club meant us taking up dual roles at times to keep the show going.

Finding role players for the meetings and fulfilling educational goals were getting increasingly difficult.

reflected and realised our methods could be more effective. So, we ramped up our PR activity to get a good inflow of guests.

3. Reach out to avoid burnout: We ensured to establish a good connection with our Club Coach, District Leadership and the entire Toastmasters ecosystem outside our club – be it contests or informative sessions.

4. Communicate with the Leadership: We started actively communicating the achievements of our members to the senior leadership in our Corporate, which in turn got us additional support as well as encouragement.

"Just showing up is half the battle won."

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our club members, past Area Director - Sameer Thorat, past Division Director - Ankit Dasgupta, and Club Coach - Santosh Akella.

By June 2020, it was clear - we needed guidance which soon came in the form of our Club Coach - Santosh Akella. Then began the resilient ride of turning around the club from a struggling state to the club becoming Select Distinguished in 2020-21!

We will continue the winning streak going forward and get better.

Sarvesh Tiwari VP-Education Expedition Toastmasters Club

Here are a few lessons learnt during this process: 1. Just showing up is half the battle won: We always tried not to cancel any of our regular meetings (rather postponed when required).

2. Get the word out: In his first conversation with us, Santosh asked us how we were informing people about our meetings. We

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PERSPECTIVES DISTRICT 98

My Toastmasters Journey "If you can dream it, you can do it!"

My journey in Toastmasters started with a professional goal - to develop the communication capabilities of our mid-level and senior leaders. I’d heard about the value of Toastmasters during my MBA days, however, bringing the club to a remote location like Jamnagar was a tall order; the nearest club was 350 kms away!

With support from Reliance‘s leadership and many enthusiastic professionals, we started the first club. Soon six more clubs opened within a year that became a division in 18 months!

My journey made me a better communicator and a leader giving me lessons for life.

1. So what? – The entire endeavor started with many challenges starting from location constraints, grooming ourselves given the limited opportunities, large learning curve and so on. “So what?” Where there is a will, there's a way. It never mattered how difficult or big the challenge was, only how much we wanted to achieve.

2. Make the most of what you have – When we started the Toastmasters club, people were not that acquainted with technology. We had to make the most of what was available to us – be it the number of mentors, educational sessions or the Excomm trainings. We had to ensure optimum utilization of available resources. It was a leadership quality we learnt, and the results followed.

3. Best things can emerge from anywhere – Life is full of surprises. Lot of professionals questioned how a platform like Toastmasters could benefit a housewife in our township.

Despite all odds, the first ever women's club of District 98 was created, and today it is the best performing club in our Division. Best things can emerge from anywhere; all one has to do is to identify, nurture and grow.

4. You are what you want to become – I had to prioritize my time, seek support professionally and personally to be a Toastmaster. I thank my family who let me follow my passion. I became a DTM in 2½ years, Division winner in Table Topics contest, Division runner-up in ISC and the Convener of District 98 Annual Conference Eloquence in 2021. It’s not about getting busy - it’s about prioritization. It’s not about the fear of public speaking, but the tenacity to overcome it. It’s not about who you are today, but what you want to become! If you have the grit and determination to achieve – there is no way you can’t.

My journey gave me a lot of mentors, friends, mentees, experiences, memories and lessons that I will cherish for life.

Mythili Sarathy VRG Speakers Toastmasters Club

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Where there is a will - there's a way!

Battling challenges with resilience The happenings over the last year have made me understand the meaning of this quote in depth.

I was struck with Covid twice, first in December 2020 and then in April 2021. The utterly difficult "14 days" somehow passed. What remained behind was a post traumatic anxiety disorder.

Such was its impact that I was sometimes affected by it for 18 hours at a stretch. I consulted many doctors and was recommended antidepressants and sleeping pills. Once the anxiety decreased, I felt severe pain throughout my body. It got so bad that I found it difficult to sit at a place for more than 5 minutes. My husband Hemant (who is also a Toastmaster), stood as an anchor throughout this tough time and kept telling me that better things were round the corner.

"Your willpower can help you reach your desired goals against all odds."

Not because I performed well but because I put up a firm fight against anxiety. It was a big achievement for me. Few weeks later I was informed about my selection as an Area Director and my happiness knew no bounds.

That day I had an epiphany: your willpower can help you reach your desired goals against all odds. I am still undergoing treatment to fight this monster with total resilience. And every time I have any doubts, I remember these great words.

“Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up.” – Mary Holloway

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DESIGN OF THE MONTH - JULY 2021

Shortly, the application form for 2021-22 Area Director role was announced. I was in two minds whether to apply or not. Understanding my condition, I knew it would be a tough task managing my health and the duties of an Area Director.

The Toastmaster in me wanted to give this a try. With just this thought in mind, I applied for the role. Such was my focus and energy, that when interviews happened, I managed to sit at stretch for the entire 15 minutes without any anxiety or pain. I felt accomplished.

TM Yash Banarsi Gurukul.Education Toastmasters Club

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MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS DISTRICT 98

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERS Congratulations on your persistent and tenacious efforts to achieve the highest accomplishment in Toastmasters!

Vijay Madhusudan Kulkarni (Toastmasters Club of Allscripts) Kavitha Reddy Yalka (Golden Falcon Toastmasters) Nishant Mehta (Stellar Toastmasters Club) Neha Bhatt (Toastmasters Club of Baroda) Anuradha Somaya (Eminent Toastmasters Club)

TRIPLE CROWN AWARDEES Congratulations on achieving three (or more) educational levels in the year.

Deepthi Nagoorkari Altaf Mannan Sayyad Tushar Mangesh Tawade Sai Raghu V K Yerrapragada

PRE-SMEDLEY AWARD WINNERS Congratulations for adding 3 new members to your clubs in July 2021 and starting the year on a great note!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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NEWS BULLETIN DISTRICT 98

"DISTRICT 98 is DISTINGUISHED for 2020-21"

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Visit www.district98.org (Awards) for more details or contact your Area Director

Have you registered for the Toastmaster Convention yet? Grab this opportunity to witness two leaders from D98!

TOASTMASTER 360° PANEL DISCUSSION

MODERATOR:

2018-2019 International President lark Doley, DTM

PANELISTS:

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2020-2021 International President Richard Peck, DTM International President-Elect Margaret Page, DTM Chief Executive Officer Daniel Rex 2019-2020 International Director Mohamad Qayoom, DTM 2020-2021 Regional Advisor Jessica Allen, DTM District 98 Director Niteash Agarwaal, DTM Club President Stephanie Sinaga

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CLUB MILESTONES DISTRICT 98

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Genesis Toastmasters, C2

Toastmasters for Pune Entrepreneurs, C1

MEETING # 650 10th July, 2021

MEETING # 225 10th July, 2021

Aurangabad Toastmasters, O2

TCS Maitree Toastmasters, A4

Kharadi Toastmasters Club, W5

MEETING # 175

MEETING # 125

17th July, 2021

31st July, 2021

31st July, 2021

MEETING # 200

Teradata Toastmasters, D3

Vatt thi Gujrati Toastmasters, A2

MEETING # 50

MEETING # 25

2nd July, 2021

10th July, 2021

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Backpackers Toastmasters, D2

Spoorthy Telugu Toastmasters, E1

MEETING # 25 25th July, 2021

MEETING # 25 31st July, 2021

TOASTMASTER MAGAZINE FEATURE It is a matter of great pride that District 98 had not one but two features in the Official “Toastmaster” Magazine (August Edition).

Congratulations to Er. Shruti Shivhare (President, TCS Maitree Toastmasters Club Indore, Area A4)for sharing her perspectives on the importance of Branding, and to TCS Maitree Toastmasters Club, Mumbai for getting featured on “Traveling Toastmasters” for their in-person meeting at Marine Drive. Read more here.

Want to contribute to the “Toastmaster” magazine? Here’s how There are multiple categories you can contribute to Letters to the Editor, My Turn (personal experience of relevant experience gained from or tied to Toastmasters), Member and Club Success Stories, etc. You can also submit photos!

Visit toastmasters.org/footer/magazinefooterlinks/submissions for more info.

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CROSSWORD DISTRICT 98

Across Below 1. Cure-all; remedy for 3. Any tall, strong woman. In all ills and difficulties.

Greek mythology female 2. Expert; one having warriors; also an e-commerce masterly skill or platform. brilliance.

6. Insignificant; so trivial as to 4. Lavish generosity . be negligible 5. Skillful or adroit; 7. of sound mind; not mad or having a light, neat and mentally ill. sure touch.

8. Lure or entice (a person or animal) away from their intended course, typically into a trap.

9. A sudden, overpowering feeling of fear 10. Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

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TRIVIA

Do you think you know Toastmasters without a doubt?

Take this quiz and let's find out!

Presenting the Toastmasters Trivia!

11 Months ~ 11 rounds ~ 55 questions

Answer 5 questions correctly every month and at the end of 11 rounds, stand a chance to win exciting prizes from District 98!

Send in your entries to newsletter@district98.org latest by 15th August 2021 What is the middle name of the founder of Toastmasters, Ralph C. Smedley?

What date marks the official anniversary of Toastmasters?

In 1973, Toastmasters officially started admitting women. Who was the first female President of Toastmasters International?

Till 2018, Toastmasters International’s World Headquarters was located in Santa Ana. Where was the World Headquarters relocated to?

The first "Toastmaster" Magazine was published in 1933. What was the monthly bulletin published before 1933 called?

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PROSPECTIVE CLUBS DISTRICT 98

Refer a member who can benefit from Toastmasters!

Millennial's Toastmasters Club

Cocanada Toastmasters Club

DIVISION S

DIVISION F

City : Mumbai

City : Kakinada

Contact: Muskaan Asher (81696 68570) Poornima Thakur (73973 70200)

Contact: Lasya (91335 57887) Subhash (98852 32661)

Clowning Glory Toastmasters Club

Bilingual Hindi-English Toastmasters Club

DIVISION S

DIVISION J

City : Mumbai

City : Jamnagar

Contact: Ramanand Bhatt (99206 51204) Sunita Vinod (98201 85976)

Contact: Deepali Parikh (99989 86982) Jyoti Bhat (78386 13506)

Pride Toastmasters Club

Ghatkopar Toastmasters Club

DIVISION U

DIVISION U

City : Mumbai

City : Mumbai

Contact: Avantika Narayan (98336 55216) Dimple Mehta (98700 34109)

Contact: Sanjan Shetty (97694 46292) Ketkee Kamdar (98335 24556)

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CLUB SPOTLIGHT DISTRICT 98

DIV A

Diamond City Toastmasters Club, (6062133), Surat Sunday, 10:30 AM President: Kanwaljeet Kaur Doltani

DIV B

Mount Carmel Toastmasters Club, (7164888), Surat Sunday, 10:45 AM President: Melvin Pereira

DIV C

Toastmasters for Pune Entrepreneurs, (6097544), Pune Wednesday, 7:00 PM President: Pravin Zade

Leaders Connect Toastmasters Club, (7770358), Mumbai Wednesday, 12:00 PM President: Lavishka Bhatia

DIV D

Atlas Copco Toastmasters Club, (6601517), Pune Wednesday, 8:00 AM President: Parag Gujarati

DIV E

Spoorthy Telugu Toastmasters, (7847230), Hyderabad Saturday, 8:30 PM (2nd & 4th) President: Rajnish

BITS-H Toastmasters Club, (7542047), Hyderabad Thursday, 6:30 PM President: Sravani

DIV F

Waltair Toastmasters Club, (3492833), Visakhapatnam Saturday, 5:00 PM President: Stuti Gitam Toastmasters Club, (7825838), Visakhapatnam Sunday, 11:00 AM, (1st & 3rd) President: Srija

DIV H

Oracle Hyderabad Toastmasters Club, (2097754), Hyderabad Wednesday, 5:00 PM (2nd & 4th) President: Sirisha Corporate Club

Bibvewadi Toastmasters Club, (6604804), Pune Sunday, 7:00 PM President: Saurabh Gandhi Backpackers Toastmasters Club, (7850267), Pune Sunday, 4:00 PM President: Joe Rajan

Infosys Toastmasters Hyderabad Prakriti, (2669965), Hyderabad Saturday, 3:30 PM President: Abhijit Ray

DIV G

Bombay Toastmasters Club Club, (1135184), Mumbai Saturdays, 5:30 PM (2nd & 4th) President: Pratibha Kamath

SVECW Speech Weavers Toastmasters Club, (7326699), Bhimavaram Sunday, 10:00 AM President: Yoshitha Toastmasters@Highradius, (6768787), Hyderabad Saturday, 12:30 PM President: Aishwarya Praveen

College Club

Community Club

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DIV J

DIV N

DIV P

DIV U

Heritage City Toastmasters Club, (6931486), Amdavad Saturday, 10:30 AM President: Vikash Jha

Loyal Toastmasters Club, (7735020), Nagpur Saturday, 3:00 PM (2nd & 4th) President: Mayuri Assudani

Toastmasters Club of Pune – Central, (2541278), Pune Monday, 7:00 PM President: Nachiket Upadhye

Stellar Toastmasters Club, (5105254), Mumbai Wednesday, 7:30 PM President: Dr. Megha Sharma

Corporate Club

DIV M

DIV O

DIV S

DIV W

College Club

Palava Toastmasters Club, (06770016), Mumbai Sunday, 3:00 PM (2nd & 4th) President: Mandar Vaidya

Toastmasters Club of BMC Software, (3700901), Pune Friday, 1:00 PM President: Kanchan Iyer

Andheri Orators Toastmasters Club, (7549134), Mumbai Sunday, 11:00 AM President: Poornima Thakur

Vasco Toastmasters Club, (7783722), Vasco Friday, 7:00 PM (1st & 3rd) President: Abrar Syed

Community Club

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MEET THE TEAM

DISTRICT 98

PR MANAGER

CHIEF EDITOR

Smita Mishra, DTM

Nishant Mehta, DTM

CONTENT MANAGERS

DESIGNERS

Madhuri Vadari Kalpita Bhalerao Meenal Bale Madhumita Acharya Venkatraman B

Madhura Ghade Vinod Basalalli

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