District 125 of Toastmasters to organise special program to mark 100 years of Toastmasters International
Pune : District 125 of Toastmasters, part of Toastmasters International a worldwide non-profit educational organization is organising a special program to mark 100 years of Toastmasters International. The Centenary Celebration Carnival is being held on Sunday 27th October 2024 at MES Auditorium Mayur Colony. The keynote speech will be delivered by IT veteran Dr. Bhooshan Kelkar on the topic “Riding the AI wave”. This information was given at a Press Conference by Milind Patwardhan, DTM – District Director, Sushil Pawar, DTM – Program Quality Director and Col.Uday Jagavkar, DTM -Club Growth Director. Pune Metro is the mobility partner for the program.
The thrust of Toastmasters International is on building confidence and teaching public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. From humble beginnings in 1924, Toastmasters has grown into a global organization, uniting more than 14,000 clubs, hundreds and thousands of past and present members across 125 Districts spread across 140 plus countries with a presence in every continent
District 125, comprises about 100 clubs with a strong network of 2000 members spanning the cities of Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahmednagar, and the state of Goa.
Milind Patwardhan, DTM – District Director said that this momentous occasion is more than just a milestone—it’s a celebration of the countless personal stories, transformations, and connections made through the Toastmasters community around the world. We are confident that the new generation with their new ideas will take the glorious journey of Toastmasters into the future .
Sushil Pawar, DTM – Program Quality Director mentioned that Toastmasters is a self-learning, easy paced, organic and cost-effective way of improving one’s communication and leadership skills. A Toastmaster membership is affordable to students, home makers and professionals alike. The Pathways education program strives to build upon five competencies including Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Strategic Leadership, Management and Confidence.
Col.Uday Jagavkar, DTM -Club Growth Director said that Toastmasters has become extremely popular in District 125 with Toastmasters clubs spread across several Corporates, Colleges and Communities. Specialized clubs like Marathi Toastmasters club, Wonders of Women Toastmasters club , Rainbow Toastmasters club are another unique feature of District 125.
Toastmasters International is more than just a platform for public speaking—it’s a journey of confidence-building, leadership development, and community engagement. It all began as a simple idea conceived by its founder Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who envisioned a space where individuals could not only speak but truly communicate. The idea today has blossomed into an international family of support, mentorship, and growth.
To be a part of this event please connect with the nearest Toastmasters club in your vicinity through the District 125 website –www.district125.org, or get a Toastmaster member to extend you an invitation for the event as a guest . This is your opportunity to witness first-hand the impact of Toastmasters and it will surely inspire you to join a club.
