Communicate 98 May 2021 Edition

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District Director’s Address

PR Address

Newsletter Team’s Address

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Education

Growth

Newsletter Quiz

11 Member Speaks

17 The Headlines Bulletin

12 Crossword Answers

21 Club’s Milestone

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District Director’s Address DISTRICT 98

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Delegation

eciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.”

– Jessica Jackley, Businesswoman

In hindsight, when we look back over the last twelve months of this program year, we may encounter situations where delegation could have worked better. We may even encounter situations where it was not done at all. This exercise, in identifying such circumstances, is beneficial to help us understand the importance of delegation. Delegation is empowering and not something to be insecure about.

effort required, and the impact it will have. accordingly, define a sequence of completion for these tasks.

3. Identify the person to delegate the task to My experience in Toastmasters taught me to according to your understanding of the task delegate and has helped me avoid trouble. I and see if it can fulfil the person’s need or remember some instances while I was serving goals. as a Club President. There were times when a 4. Initially, direct until the person understands club officer was not able to meet expectations. what is required before completely handing I took matters into my own hand without over the task. having a conversation or trying to identify the 5. Keep short checkpoints so that no one is root cause of the problem. Even though the disappointed with the implementation later required tasks may have been completed, it left a bad taste. It also led to some conflicts and I Delegation can help you grow on the ended up being overwhelmed with too much leadership scale quickly as you get more things to do. I have learned only with experience on done and build a good network of people why and how to delegate to achieve success. who can vouch for your leadership qualities.

Here are some pointers to get started: With such a network, you also may find your successor in this process.

1. Delegation does not mean you prepare a long list of To-Do’s and distribute it evenly I hope the points above will help you among the team members. The first task personally and professionally; to grow and starts with deciding what not to do, along achieve your goals. with deciding what to do.

2. Identify the priority of each task, the Stay Safe and Get Vaccinated!

Niteash Agarwal, DTM Districtor Director

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PR Addresss DISTRICT 98

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Observe the change

his is our second last edition and probably the last time I am writing my address as Public Relations Manager. Time surely does fly, and a lot has changed over the last year. While some of you may argue that we are still living a virtually templatised life in this real world something which started a little over a year ago - and so nothing has changed, I would beg to differ. In my case, I got engaged, I got promoted, I wrote GMAT for the first time, I got Covid and recovered from it! I also got the opportunity to stay and work from three different cities in the country and so there has been a constant scope the tenure - that is also a change. If you are not of change for me. able to relate to any change through the means of Toastmasters, always remember that you I am sure a few things may have changed for learned the art of surviving a pandemic and you too, believe it or not. Even if you learned that’s one of the biggest changes in your life. something or developed a new skill set, that is also a change in your life because you are an I hear a lot of people crib about how improved or for the sake of context, a changed monotonous their lives have become. In fact, version of yourself. Remember the first speech sometimes, even I become one of them. Not that you gave or the first evaluation that being appreciative of these small changes you delivered in this term? Compare it with is only going to make us miserable. In these the speech or the evaluation you delivered trying times, when it seems that the world has the latest and you will see a change. Some come to a standstill, observing the changes of us may have taken up a leadership role and learnings is one of the only ways of moving and learned or honed a competency during forward. So, observe and stay content.

Aishwarya Vijay Public Relations Manager

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Newsletter Team’s Address DISTRICT 98

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Goals give power!

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reetings fellow and future Toastmasters, The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.”– Michelle Obama. This is the emotion you will experience while reading this edition. This month was busy for all of us experiencing the annual conference Eloquence. Some goals have been met, and new goals will be set. All the best to all of us!

Pinky Bahroos Chief Newsletter Editor In this edition, we have Mrs India, Pride of Nation 2019-20, Mrs. Pooja Desai asking us to seize the moments. We also have beautiful sketches and much more.

Happy reading! Stay safe!

Know your editors

JUHI MUSKAAN NAMRATA PRAJWAL ur journey with the designers has been quite harmonious and enthralling. Watching our words being converted into beautiful visuals was only possible due to the brilliance of the design team! We are like family now and the success of every newsletter would have been incomplete without them. It has been a beautiful experience working with them and is something we shall miss terribly.

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t the first meeting, we were enthusiastic about the newsletter design because our target was to meet international standards.

ANUP ABILASH SATHVIK We needed to establish a standard process for designing the newsletter. The editorial team helped us a lot. Our experience is summed up beautifully by Robin Sharma’s quote,“Changes are hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end”. For the first two editions we burnt the midnight oil to reach the target, and then we dug deep to define a process and shared it amongst our team. We learnt something new in every edition which made us work harder and smarter for the upcoming edition.

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Education DISTRICT 98 Online Meeting Videos Three new videos help clubs transition to online meetings. Keep Your Club on Track with Online Meetings, Successfully Filling Online Meeting Roles, and 7 Tips for Attending Online Meetings are great tools to help find success during these challenging times. Visit the Online Meetings webpage to watch the videos, and share them with your club’s members! If your club or District has members who are hesitant to attend online meetings, or you have friends or family who may be interested in Toastmasters, ask them to watch these videos.

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Resources available on TI website - Online meeting

Publicize Your Online Club An email template has been created for Vice Presidents Public Relations (VPPRs) to publicize their online club through their local media.

The template can be customized by replacing the bolded text with the appropriate club information, and shared with the local media via email. A list of media outlets in your area for you to contact can be accessed through Mondo Times. Email pr@toastmasters.org with any questions.

Pathways Updates Online Club Fliers Wondering what is coming next for Pathways?

Invite members and guests to join your club’s Want to make sure you plan training sessions next online meeting! Use customizable fliers to around Base Camp outages? Visit the newly alert current and prospective members to your created Pathways Updates page at to keep up club’s online details. to date.

Courtesy : TI website.

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Education DISTRICT 98

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Did you know ?

Let’s get to the Learning center -https://www.district98.org/

To any new toastmaster who is beginning his or her journey in District 98 may sometimes be confused, “Where do I go for learning resources.”

Needless to say, sometimes in spite of so many questions members find it difficult to find answers. Here is my take on what can we find on the page.

Want to know more about each path and Having been a Pathways Guide before I really what those competencies are it offers. like this Section “About Pathways.” This is a great section that navigates to the Toastmasters Toastmasters.org has several resources on Pathways Pathways. Visit the Pathways Section under District98 Pathways to learn more. This page Overview page and is a perfect starting point is intended to provide a broadline overview of for any member trying to find out answers to how the program works. We don’t have to look their questions. “What path should I sign up for too far, Section THE PATHS have all the details. “? “How do I begin my Path”?

All this gets started with Pathways.

Avaanticka Narayanan, DTM Santacruz speakers , S5, Powai Toastmasters Club , B4 Spirit of Women, B3

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Seize the moment!

HAT YOU POSSESS, IS YOURS. THERE IS ONLY ONE YOU AND ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

I have stuck to this ideology for years in my path of continuous self-discovery. Hi, I am Pooja Desai, Mrs.India, Pride of Nation 2019/2020. Married at the tender age of 20, completed my MBA & started my jewellery business at 24, had my first child at 27, my second child at 29, Captain of All Gujarat Mothers Handball team at 33, Mrs India at 38 and a TEDx speaker at 39. Indeed, a roller coaster journey that not only helped me unleash the true potential in me but also taught me that age/marriage/society are not your boundaries, your MIND is.

my journey, from massive weight gain to post-partum depression, and from constantly being torn apart between family and work to being trolled for being a mom model and many more.However, MY LIFE, MY CHOICE was a promise I had made to myself and I religiously adhered to it. And here I am living my dream of being a Model which I had buried 20 years ago, succumbing to the family pressure of getting married.

From a young girl’s aspirations to a woman’s experiences, from a mother’s unshakeable strength to an entrepreneur’s conviction in a boardroom, WE HAVE IT ALL. The only problem is our mind is a crowded elevator with thoughts rushing in from all directions, which, the Thus, I request and urge all to believe in majority of the times holds us back; and that is yourself and to never give up as destiny what we need to work on. doesn’t come knocking at your door, you have to recognize the opportunity and SEIZE THE I also had innumerable hurdles throughout MOMENT! Mrs.Pooja Desai, Mrs India, Pride of Nation 2019-20.

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News Letter Quiz - Questions DISTRICT 98

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Help us revisit the previous editions on D98 Newsletter, Communicate 98, by demonstrating your recalling ability and answering few of the simplest questions frame across the previous editions.

December

Q1) Who spoke about “exploring beyond the standard?

Q2) What does Aryaman Sinha’s father’s name signify?

January

Q3) Who spoke on- “be your speech and change the world?”

Q4) What did Alphamary Kuriachan write on?

February

Q5) Who said “A mustard tree begins with a tiny seed”?

Q6) TM Tuba Mansoor donned which hat to know about the history of her Toastmasters club?

March

Q7) According to TM Pradeep Jain, who is a goldsmith?

Q8) Who virtually saw himself as the mini Larry King of CNN?

April

Q9) How are plosives caused?

Q10) Who visited Manali and saw huge snow capped mountains?

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Member Speaks DISTRICT 98 Since childhood, we have been amidst a superhuman called "mother". Mothers have infinite responsibilities & magically they perform them all.

- Gopal Krishna Mantri, TCS Maitree Toastmasters Club, C1.

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Childhood Memories

Dream Lover - Karan Kapoor, with his mesmerizing looks, was the first time an Indian looked so classy. Had to draw him in black and white. My first attempt drawing in pure black and white as a kid.

- Dr. Brillian S. K. ,Bombay Toastmasters Club, B1| Elite Advanced Toastmasters Club, S1

In childhood, I had a crush on a mermaid.

I used to dream that I would meet her, but the question was whether she would be excited? Of course, she is in the picture.

- Sarang Bansinge , Brio Toastmasters Club, N3.

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Crossword - Answers DISTRICT 98

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U S I O N Across 3. an official speaking for a university on ceremonial occasions.

5. what the audience will walk away with or take with them after listening to the speech 9. used to justify, prove or enhance the main points of the speech 12. attaching a meaning to the speaker’s message 13. Person who receives a speaker message 16. to share information with the audience

Down 1. to encourage the audience to take action 2. Communication that involves how a person carries themselves 4. being able to accurately recall and paraphrase something you have heard 6. a function of the ears; an intake of information 7. occurs at the end of the speech to quickly recap all of the information presented and reinforce any other valuable points 8. the theft or misrepresentation of intellectual property (someone’s ideas, beliefs or theories); the substantial unattributed copying of another’s work 10. using information to convince the audience to think or feel a certain way 11. public speaking anxiety 14. the closing of the speech; should be strong and concise 15. the major part of the speech

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Eloquence 2021 The Grand Redefining Experience DISTRICT 98

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oastmasters International District 98’s annual conference was hosted online from May 22-23, 2021 and it was indeed a grand affair! One, that witnessed a participation of 1333+ attendees across 240 clubs out of a total of 289 in the district and members from our neighbouring districts, as well as guests.

Not only did we build an entire website to provide a one-stop information portal about the two-day conference, but, our team of 85 members and volunteers from across clubs and regions, helped unite the Toastmasters community in India; while playing an integral role in realizing this very dream.

The recording of this entire two-day immersive learning experience will soon be made available to all District 98 members. Log on to https://eloquence2021.vfairs.com/ to access your favourite keynote address, workshop or talent show at your convenience until 30th June!

To be able to host such a magnificent event on such a large scale, we have been fortunate to have many helping hands. Our list of ‘Thank you’ may be a little lengthy, but without their support, our journey would simply remain incomplete.

Platinum Sponsers Reliance Industries Ltd.

Committed to innovation-led, exponential growth across diversified business verticals.

AGC A leading digital technology solutions provider.

We thank you for collaborating with us to build and showcase this event on such a grand scale.

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Eloquence 2021 The Grand Redefining Experience DISTRICT 98

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Expo Partners

Breitenfield Facilitating engaging communications and training.

Moogle An innovative platform to host your startup on the web.

Nature Cure Life Solutions Striving to provide societal value with innovative and sustainable solutions.

TSYS Providing expertise in payments with world-class software solutions.

Your presence – It helped our Toastmasters expand their professional ventures in leaps and bounds.

Patrons Digital Partners: Lance Miller 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Emotional Wellness Partner: Mind Alcove Promoting wellbeing and uniting a community of wellwishers.

Nain Enterprises Creating a lasting impact with thoughtful graphic designing.

Confectionery Partner: HS Creations Adding a chocolaty sweetness to our efforts.

Organic Food Partner: Ahimsagram Providing knowledge of wellness inspiring foods.

Workshop Partners: Laal Chasma | Abhay Maheswari The mentor for starting your own digital podcast.

Lighthouse | Sinjinin Sengupta Storytelling personified through digital interventions.

Supporting our vision of making Eloquence 2021 a truly redefining experience.

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Eloquence 2021 The Grand Redefining Experience DISTRICT 98

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Platform Partners Vfairs An immersive virtual platform that helped redefine a digital experience into real-like.

Helping us create an immersive experience for our members, while attending the conference, virtually.

Keynote Speakers Prof. Anil Kumar Daniel Rex CEO – Toastmasters International Indian scholar & Padmashree awardee

RJ Naved Artist & Radio jockey

Your eloquent words of wisdom and the inspiring stories that our attendees will definitely cherish.

Judges for D98 TGT A platform for our in-house stars to showcase their talent, judged by: • Arshin Mehta, Indian film actress • Bhoomi Trivedi, Singer – Indian Idol finalist • Nikhil Chandwani, Author, TEDx speaker • Nishu Sharma, Dancer, Performer

Taking time off to encourage our participants with your kind words.

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Eloquence 2021 The Grand Redefining Experience DISTRICT 98

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Winners - They came, they captivated, they earned the crown!

Heartiest congratulations to the winners of Eloquence 2021

Team Eloquence 2021 would like to extend a grand thank you to each and every member who attended, helped promote and was part of this redefining experience. From enlightening workshops to entertaining performances, from intriguing and branded communications to partnerships and collaborations, here’s a grand shout out to all our teams that tirelessly worked on the back-end: Event Management | Entertainment | Marketing & Registration | Public Relations | Sponsorship | Website Together, you made this dream come alive.

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The Headlines Bulletin DISTRICT 98

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The Headlines Bulletin DISTRICT 98

Patient, persistent and passionate are the adjectives that best describe the below achievers.

Congratulations Distinguished Toastmasters and all the best for the new beginnings.

Leena Dilip Bhortakke

Toastmasters Club of Pune, P1

Udayshankar Bolan

Toastmasters Club of Pune South East, D5

Phani Bhagawan Duvvuri

Secunderabad Toastmasters, H1

Animesh Mahapatra

Hitachi Consulting Toastmasters Club,G2

Amandeep Singh Gandhi

RISE Toastmasters Club, Magarpatta, D3

Hall of fame award Beat the clock: Here’s what the club needs to do: To add 5 new, dual or reinstated members between 1st May and 30th June 2021.

And Win: TI Recognition (ribbon for club + 10% discount on all orders placed within TI store) Club Ribbon Pack Toastmasters Key ring to VP Membership

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Clubs’ Milestone DISTRICT 98

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30 April 550th Milestone Meeting TCS Maitree Synergy Park Toastmasters Club, H2

14 May 375th Milestone Meeting TCS Maitree Toastmasters Club, C1

Club Anniversaries Years Area

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Deloitte Hyderabad ADP Pune ZS JPMC Hyderabad Eager Beaver's Baner UBS Pune Sinhgad TCS Maitree Toastmasters Club Indore Toastmasters Club of Nashik Rungta Kharadi STS Pune Atlas Copco Gecia UltraTech RG Titans Dahej Orators Clarion

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Wonders of Women

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Meet the Team DISTRICT 98

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AISHWARYA VIJAY PR MANAGER

PINKY BAHROOS CHIEF NEWSLETTER EDITOR

DESIGNERS

ANUP ANUPWAGH WAGH

SATHVIK VEMUNURI

ABILASH M G

EDITORS

PRAJWAL CHOUDHARY

JUHI DHRUVA

MUSKAAN ASHER

NAMRATA SHAH

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