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THE GROWING NUMBERS IN ASPA By AVIRAL JAIN, ASPA Chairman 2021-2022
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." – John Maxwell FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, we all have really stood up to the motto of "Adopt, Adapt, Improve". Everyone accepted the global changes and adapted to the new normal. In these dire times, we saw growth in the numbers of the Asia Pacific Region. Round Table Sri Lanka had been working on the charter of a new table in Jaffna for 5 years. The 7-hour travel from Colombo to Jaffna did not make this initiative easy. Due to the persistence and dedication of the Tablers from RTSL, especially Colombo Round Table 1, we were blessed to have a new table added. In the short window, when the travel restrictions were lifted, the charter was planned in the traditional Sri Lankan way, with fun and fellowship. It was heartening to see a healthy contingent from RT India travelling for the historic charter and adding to the enthusiasm of the newly inducted members. Growth initiatives in RT Nepal never took a back seat. The concept of a common prospects meeting was successfully conducted in Kathmandu to ensure that everyone understands the essence of tabling before they are offered membership from the various tables in the city. We saw the charter of 2 new Tables in Nepal. The total inductions in the year crossed the dream figure of 100, which was in line with the targets set by the National Board. RT India went all out in this tabling year regarding new inductions. The continued flagship fellowship and learning events kept the interest in tabling growing. New member inductions crossed the magic number of 1000, and the extension champions left no stone unturned to ensure stable and sustainable growth. This year was exceptional as we saw the spreading footprint of Round Table as new tabling centres were added to the map of Round Table India. 18 new Tables were chartered, including 10 in new tabling cities. RT Bangladesh also shone as the host for the ASPA Meet 2022. The Association went out of its way to organize the meeting and host everyone amid the various covid and visa-related issues. The energy of the Tablers from RT 2 and the experience and wisdom of Tablers from RT 1 made it a memorable, fun-filled, intimate event. The highlight included ladies from Ladies Circle, the LC Bangladesh charter, and the ASPA AGM. This indeed demonstrated the side-by-side spirit,
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which has been an essential part of the year's planning for ASPA and APAC. Overall, the ASPA region added over 1250 Tablers and over 21 tables. Growth is never by chance - It results from forces working together in the right direction.
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Perseverance and commitment made this great feat possible, and we all are
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confident of seeing this continued growth in the years to come.
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Yours in table
Aviral Jain aspachairman@round-table.org
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