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DISTRICT 98

DISTRICT 98 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

APRIL 2022

DISTRICT 98 LEADERSHIP TEAM 2021-22 Mukta Nadkar, DTM

District Director

Vishal Garg

Area Director, B1

Vinay Jain

Area Director, J3

Sapna Ohri, DTM

Program Quality Director

Vijaya Monteiro, DTM

Area Director, B2

Prathmesh Thanekar

Area Director, M1

Amandeep Singh, DTM Program Quality Director

Vrindavani Mulik

Area Director, B3

Nilesh Karande

Area Director, M2

Joy B. Hans, DTM

Program Quality Director

Pooja Daiya

Area Director, B4

Raj Bharat

Area Director, M3

Hardik Shah

Club Growth Director

Tanaya Sahu

Area Director, C1

Rohan Parakh

Area Director, M4

Sanjay R

Club Growth Director

Nishu Sharma

Area Director, C2

Riya Agrawal

Area Director, N1

Sandeep R Madasu

Club Growth Director

Varghese Vattathara

Area Director, C3

Gunjan Banarsi

Area Director, N2

Abbas Akbar, DTM

Administration Manager

Manish Kumar

Area Director, C4

Sapna Acharya

Area Director, N3

Pramod PB, DTM

Finance Manager

Himanshu Mahanta

Area Director, C5

Sakshi Bhuwal

Area Director, N4

Smita Mishra, DTM

Public Relations Manager

Kanchan Sonik, DTM

Area Director, D1

Sushil Pawar, DTM

Area Director, O1

Niteash Aggarwal, DTM Immediate Past District Director Tanay Rajwal

Area Director, D2

Deepika Kumari

Area Director, O2

Neha Bhatt, DTM

Division Director, A

Shreea Banerjee

Area Director, D3

Prashant Pote

Area Director, O3

Mohnish Dukhande

Division Director, B

Rahul Rashinkar

Area Director, D4

Unmesh Mohitkar

Area Director, O4

Milind Patwardhan

Division Director, C

Manasa Lakkakula, DTM Area Director, E1

Aditya Saxena, DTM

Area Director, P1

Sanjukta Kundu, DTM

Division Director, D

Srikanth Matsa

Area Director, E2

Rabin Shetty

Area Director, P2

Kavitha Reddy, DTM

Division Director, E

Sai Santosh

Area Director, E3

Rajendra Waghmode

Area Director, P3

Shivani Singh

Division Director, F

Sunku Pruthvi

Area Director, E4

Sonia Cheulwar

Area Director, P4

Ravi Teja Peri

Division Director, G

Sivacharan Kollipara

Area Director, F1

Shubham Deshmukh

Area Director, P5

Haripriya Cherekar

Division Director, H

Swapna Pachala

Area Director, F2

Sriya Jambukar

Area Director, S1

Sakshi Shrivastava

Division Director, J

Kasturi Sydaiah

Area Director, F3

Poornima Thakur

Area Director, S2

Sunish Babu

Division Director, M

Jahanavi Rampalli

Area Director, F4

Ramanand Bhatt

Area Director, S3

Deepalika Kowar

Division Director, N

Charan Singh

Area Director, G1

Divya Iyer

Area Director, S4

Shaikh Shakil, DTM

Division Director, O

Alphamary Kuriachan

Area Director, G2

Ketkee Kamdar

Area Director, U1

Joylan Andrade

Division Director, P

Vamsi Yerrapragada

Area Director, G3

Dimple Mehta

Area Director, U2

Sunita Vinod

Division Director, S

Bhavana Tadiboina

Area Director, G4

Akshay Singh

Area Director, U3

Sanjan Shetty, DTM

Division Director, U

Vijay Kumar Bansal

Area Director, H1

Snehal Barve

Area Director, U4

Clyde Tellis

Division Director, W

Rishik Singh

Area Director, H2

Rajesh Kenkre

Area Director, W1

Rohin Sharma

Area Director, A1

Nivedita Rajurkar

Area Director, H3

Alvima Almeida

Area Director, W2

Utkarsh Dange

Area Director, A2

KSS Rohith

Area Director, H4

Anthony Gomes

Area Director, W3

Pinky Bahroos

Area Director, A3

Jayesh Kaushik

Area Director, J1

Pradnya Kosare

Area Director, W4

Nidhi Goel

Area Director, A4

Jyoti Bhat

Area Director, J2

Swapnil Jawale

Area Director, W5

Shailendra Singh

Logistics Manager

Ajit Limaye, DTM

Parliamentarian

INDEX 1

District Director's Address

2

Cover Story

4

Member Perspective

6

Glimpses of Eloquence

9

Member Achievements

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10

Toastmasters Trivia

12

Club Spotlight

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Eloquence is always close to my heart.

Eloquence is always close to my heart.

Not just because I love attending conferences and networking with people. I have attended more than 500 conferences in Finance, travel, and entrepreneurship space, but with Toastmasters Conferences, the relationships go beyond business.

You cheer your mentee as (s)he stands for an office and you cheer your favourite Contestant as (s)he tests mettle at the district stage, you meet people, make friends and cherish those friendships forever.

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This is for participants. The experience goes to the next level for organizers. Being the convener for Eloquence 2017 in Mumbai, the bonds I made, the lessons I learnt - I cherish them till date!

Keynote speakers are one of the reasons to attend Eloquence. The learnings they give are immense and to the next level.

Being online, you can experience all of these sitting at the comfort of your home.

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

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DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S ADDRESS A Toast to Eloquence!

This traditional Annual Conference, on 7-8 May, which hosted the Finals of the Speech Contests, Keynotes, Workshops, District Officer Installation and much more, was certainly the highlight of the year.

Months of planning, organizing and finetuning were precursors to unveiling this magnificent event.

Scores of Toastmasters were involved in various teams under the able guidance of the Convenors and District Program Quality team.

As District Director, I was immensely proud to see the effort and enthusiasm of all.

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Eloquence brought out the best in everyone – contestants, officials and volunteers. It was truly a platform that showcased great teamwork and talent. It was a place where we gathered to compete, cheer and celebrate!

Toastmasters has been, is and will continue to be a big part of our lives. This was the last Eloquence of a large District 98, before we reform into 3 Districts.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate -Oprah Winfrey

Mukta Nadkar, DTM

District Director, 2021-2022

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COVER STORY

Together

TOWARDS

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TOMORROW Covered by Madhuri Vadari If you are looking for opportunities to learn, grow and network in Toastmasters, then the annual conference of District 98 - Eloquence - is the place for you.

A confluence of Toastmasters from 290 corporate and community clubs serving 5000+ members spread across seven states of India.

Echoing the same sentiment, TM Syril Thomas, the Co Convener of Eloquence 2021 states, "We all know Rome was not built in one day. Eloquence 2021 was built over efforts of 100+ team members, 500+ virtual connects, 1000+ marketing connects over a span of 130 days and night."

Organizing a gala event of such gigantic proportions over a span of two days with a different theme each year is definitely not a cake walk. As the Eloquence fever comes to an end we explore what it takes to accomplish such a daunting task.

As TM Vamshi Krishna Alladi, the Co Convener of Eloquence 2018 puts it, "Eloquence was an enriching leadership experience driving 60+ volunteers across many teams for more than 6 months right from presenting it in the Confluence 2017 to the post success meet."

Though a challenging task demanding time and efforts, TM Lasya, considers Eloquence as an event that brings everyone together and becomes a source of networking, learning and fun!

Elaborating on the reason for volunteering as the Co Convener of Eloquence 2022, she says, "As an attendee at Eloquence in 2018 and 2019, I met people across the states. I had a plethora of memories and learnings. Now, it’s time I give back to the community by organising the event as good as the ones I have attended".

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COVER STORY

Together

TOWARDS

DISTRICT 98

TOMORROW Every conference is a projection of the core values of Toastmasters – Integrity, Respect, Service and Excellence. Eloquence helps members hone their communication and leadership skills when they volunteer to be a part of the organizing committee, working together to overcome all challenges in putting up the biggest event of the District.

Nagappan Palaniappan, DTM sharing his experience as Finance Committee Chair of Eloquence 2015, says, "We had multiple challenges in organizing District 98's first ever Annual Conference. We booked a Gala venue (Four Star Hotel) which resulted in the higher budget for the conference, and faced the challenge of selling the registrations at a higher price to match the venue charges. But our competent team not only managed to get sufficient sponsorship revenues to break-even but also took care of the District expenses and made a minimal profit for the District."

Speaking of challenges, TM Vamshi Krishna cites, "We had to face some challenges in coordinating with the hotel, volunteers and the leadership team but we could pull it off very well with everyone’s support.” He believes, “When we have a vision, no matter how tough the mission appears, it is very well achievable!"

A clear Vision, prudent Strategy and brilliant Teamwork makes everything possible. “The Vision of Eloquence 2017 was ‘Maximum City Maximum Experience’, recalls Nishant Mehta DTM, Eloquence Chair 2017.

“Providing this in a city that is costliest, busiest and with some space crunch was a challenge before me during Eloquence 2017. But, with the right strategy, guidance and execution, it turned out to be the best Eloquence in the history of D98.”

Setting up the stage for keynote speeches, workshops, contests and entertainment along with networking opportunities, the key factor according to TM Syril is, "Focussing on putting all efforts towards providing a WOW experience to each delegate who attends the conference."

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Together

TOWARDS

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TOMORROW To deliver such an experience, Eloquence 2018 theme itself was "Unconference".

TM Vamshi Krishna Alladi, the Co Convener shares, "Apart from the regular conference, Delegates were bombarded with varied choices of experience to take with them!

We had various initiatives like human library, Pecha kucha sessions, Limca book of Records for longest TT marathon, Ramzan walk, Cricket tournament and a special Unconferencing section with Zumba, photography, graphology jewellery making, Rubik's cube solving, treasure hunt, tarot card reading and the list goes on!"

Interestingly, when the Conference went Virtual, the Eloquence 2021 team left no stone unturned to give the best virtual experience to all the attendees.

The attempt was to deliver a superlative conference leveraging contemporary technologies.

As TM Syril Thomas, proudly shares, "Fulfilling the Promise of Redefining Experience, for the first time, we planned a semi-final, unveiled a special Website for Eloquence, initiated Chatbot, Leaderboard, Custom Gamified experience and a 3D VR experience.” Thus proving that although we all hope those days of attending non-virtual conferences will be back soon, putting together a Virtual Conference is no less exciting.

Marking the conclusion of a month long extravaganza, TM Lasya emotionally concludes, “Eloquence 2022 is even more special as it’s the last Eloquence of the undivided District 98. Although it’s time to part ways, we are one in spirit, marching ‘Together towards Tomorrow’.”

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MEMBER PERSPECTIVE DISTRICT 98

THE PROUD TOASTMASTER IN ME.

THE LEADER IN ME..

Life goes up or down, I always have friends to count Every meeting is a treat, Yes, it is Toastmasters indeed.

Learning is immense, and happiness is speechless I wonder, where I have been From meetings to contests to roles, I wish, I could serve more and more Where achievements know no boundaries, Yes it is Toastmasters indeed.

The leader in me was silent.

I thought that is what it meant.

No instructions given, no problems solved.

A negative emotion for all involved.

Then I joined toastmasters.

Delegation is the term I perceived.

Empathy and collaboration are what I practiced.

Mentoring is what I pursued.

And then there lived a happy family of friends ever after.

Jyoti Bhat, RG Orators Toastmasters Club

Neha Verma, OHTM Club

It's not about the club, but rather about its people It's about bursting your bubble of fear and starting a ripple.

Its not about the destination, but rather about the journey It's a chance at life, to become your own attorney Its not just all about awards, but rather the fraternity, It's about the network you build, that lasts till an eternity

Remember Remember the time is now Explore Pathways to Endless Opportunities Enjoy Experiences of a Lifetime Celebrate Milestones together with Toastmasters International

Shivangi Shah, Leaders Connect Toastmasters Club

Akshay Singh, GSC Toastmasters

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MEMBER PERSPECTIVE DISTRICT 98

From caterpillar to a butterfly, Your limit no less than the sky.

On growth not perfection the emphasis; Toastmasters: a synonym for metamorphosis..

लहानपणी इंग्रजी यायला पाहायचे येस मिनिस्टर माहित नाही कशी? पण झाले मी टोस्टमास्टर भीती पळवायला सभेत बनले टॉपिक मास्टर स्वतः उस्फु र्त बोलले नाही, वाटेन ना मी जेस्टर भाषण देता बोबडी वळली येता इव्ह्याल्यूएटर तुम्हीच सांगा मी होणार कधी चांगली स्पीकर? काय करायचे नाही, हे शिकणे झाले सोयीस्कर म्हणूनच बहुतेक झाले असेन मी चांगली मेंटोर... मी चांगली मेंटोर‼️

Maitreyee Deshmukh, Toastmaster Club of Pune- West

Nivedita Rajurkar, Pune Marathi Toastmasters club

Dimple S. Millenials Toastmasters Club

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GLIMPSE OF ELOQUENCE 2022 DISTRICT 98

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ELOQUENCE 2022 WINNERS DISTRICT 98

HSC Winners

ESC Winners

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ELOQUENCE 2022 WINNERS DISTRICT 98

TTC Winners

ISC Winners

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MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS DISTRICT 98

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERS

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

Manasa Lakkakula BVRIT Hyderabad TM Club

Vijay Sai Santosh Akella Agnel Toastmasters Club

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

Basalalli, Vinod Veerabhadrappa BELSARE, CHARUDATT NARAYAN Bepari, Waheeda Parveen Chillal, Akshay Dewani, Rashi GAGAN KUMAR, MOGILINENI Hulke, Poorva Ashok Iyer, Vasudeva Venkatraman J, Peddi Raju Karkera, Prashant Shekar Kulkarni, Saish Kumar, Pawan Nair, Lakshmy S Padmanabha, Umesh Panpaliya, Surendra R PATEL, PARUL SAMIR Ramanath Kamath

Pattanaik, Sangit Patwardhan, Milind Paul, Cyril Peri, Ravi Teja Sawant, Vikas Sharma, Megha Sheth, Tarik Shetty, Rabin Balajith SHUKLA, KAJAL Sindpure, Samiksha Vilas Singh, Akshay Singh, Vaishali Sovani, Prasad Singh, Lalbabu NAYANI, DEEPAK Malik, Abhishek Kher, Tanvi

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TOASTMASTERS TRIVIA DISTRICT 98

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!

Mail them to newsletter@district98.org

TRIVIA #9 1. What was the world championship of public speaking called In its early decades?

2. When and where was the new logo of Toastmasters International unveiled?

3. When was the Educational Advisory Committee established?

4. What change was made in Toastmasters' global Organisational structure in 2009?

5. When and where was the first District organisation of Toastmasters instituted?

ANSWERS TO TRIVIA #8 1. 1938 2. 1942 3. The Toastmaster 4. The Story of Toastmasters : Reminiscences of the Founder 5. 2011 flipbook and 2016 web edition

TRIVIA LEADERBOARD 1. Mayuri Assudani 2. Jyoti Bhat 3. Akshay Singh 4. Bhumi Panjwani

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CONTEST CORNER DISTRICT 98

Answer to Turn around – till you make a word!!

CHRONICLE Winners: Akshay Singh Mayuri Assudani Jyoti Bhat

This Month's Contest Write a two-line thriller story about Toastmasters. A story, moreover a thriller in two lines seems impossible?!!

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CLUB SPOTLIGHT DISTRICT 98

DIV A

Impact Toastmasters Club (6692382), Indore Sunday,11:00AM President: Vikas Paryani

DIV B

Mumbai Speakers Toastmasters Club (7840662), Mumbai Saturday/Sundays,05:30PM (Twice) President: Glenn Smith

Infobeans Toastmasters Club (7806306), Indore Friday,10:30AM President: Kanupriya Manchanda

DIV C

DIV D

Pimpri Toastmasters Club (5965350), Pune Saturday, 05:00PM President: Sachin Gajare Eaton Toastmasters Collaboration Club (7632324), Pune Friday,03:00PM President: Santosh Patil

DIV E

TA Digital Toastmasters Club (7877640), Hyderabad Thursday,03:00PM(Alternate) President: Vanaja

DIV F

L&T Vizag Toastmasters Club (06943597), Visakhapatnam Sunday,12:00PM President: Hare Krushna Pani Pragati Toastmasters Club (07402154), Kakinada Monday,03:00PM President: Vaishnavi

UBS Hyderabad Toastmasters Club (7913008), Hyderabad Weekdays,05:00PM President: Naveen

DIV H

Infosys Hyderabad Toastmasters (702390), Hyderabad Saturday,05:00PM President: Jatin Corporate Club

Expedition Toastmasters Pune (07289566), Pune Thursday,03:00PM, (2nd & 4th) President: Farin Ajaz Shaikh BNYMellon – Magarpatta (06783469), Pune Wednesday,05:00PM President: Sandeep Kumar Mohanty

Stagecoach Hyderabad Toastmasters (4800980), Hyderabad Thursday,4:00PM (1st & 3rd Thursdays) President: Ravishankar H

DIV G

Toastmasters for entrepreneurs (7906218), Mumbai Saturday,07:00PM President: Kirtiraj Garud

College Club

Quest-Qualcomm's Enlightened Speakers of Tomorrow (3543283), Hyderabad Friday,05:30PM President: Pratyush Brahma CDK Hyderabad Toastmasters Club (4799292), Hyderabad Wednesday & Friday,03:00PM, Alternate President: Spandana Community Club

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CLUB SPOTLIGHT DISTRICT 98

DIV M

DIV O

DIV S

Worley India Toastmasters Harmony (7849406), Navi Mumbai Saturday,03:00PM, (2nd & 4th) President: Bageshree Kulhada

Toastmasters Club of Pune North East (02973814), Pune Tuesday,07:00PM President: Kamaya

GIA Toastmaster – India (7655880), Mumbai Sunday,01:30PM, (Alternate) President: Rajendra Khedkar

Corporate Club

DIV N

DIV P

DIV U

College Club

Provakta Toastmasters Club IIM Raipur (5742286), Raipur Thursday,07:00PM, (Twice) President: Shivtej Mandve

CRISIL Pune Toastmasters Club (07669989), Pune Thursday,12:00PM, (Twice) President: Durgesh

Mulund Toastmasters Club (01246728), Mumbai Saturday,06:0PM President: Avinash Singh

Community Club

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MEET THE TEAM PR MANAGER

Smita Mishra, DTM

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CHIEF EDITOR

Nishant S Mehta, DTM

CONTENT MANAGERS

Meenal Bale

Madhuri Vadari

Venkatraman Balasubramanian

DESIGNERS

Tanisha Singh

Neha Verma

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Vinod Basalalli