District 125

Crescendo125

Get Ready

for the

Crescendo125

District Annual Conference

MAY17-18, 2025

What is Crescendo125 ?

Toastmasters International​

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has transformed nearly eight million lives through a simple, yet powerful, mission: empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. More Details - https://www.toastmasters.org/about

District125


District 125 spans Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar and Goa. Chartered in the post-Covid era (July 2022), it brings with it 100+ clubs! We follow the principle of “First In, and In, and In” Which means – Once you enter Dist. 125, you will grow unabated.​

Crescendo125


Crescendo125 is District Annual conference of District125. This event showcases multiple speech contests, keynote speeches and multiple engaging sessions for all the District125 members and beyond. There would be 300-400 members are expected to attend. This is also an excellent opportunity to showcase your brand in form of stalls and sponsorships.

Future Speaks Here

This year Crescendo125 has the theme as AI Technology, which is the need for any business and even any person to compete in this fast moving world.

theme: AI Technology

Future Speaks Here is the tagline that resonates with public speaking and Leadership.

We firmly believe in the importance of effective communication and leadership, and Toastmasters has played a crucial role in helping our members cultivate these skills.

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The event also showcases four different speech contests.

  • Evaluation Speech Contest
  • Humorous Speech Contest
  • Table Topics Speech Contest
  • International Speech Contest

There are various Keynote speakers who are leaders from different domains

Keynote Speakers​

Usha Venkatraman

Usha Venkatraman is an award-winning Storyteller, TEDx Speaker, educationist, author, classical vocalist, puppeteer, and radio show host, who inspires and transforms through stories.

Sujit Sukumaran, DTM

International Director, Region 8
Toastmasters International

Sujit is the CEO of Optimus Management Consultants and a lecturer at the University of West London, with over 18 years of experience. He is a managing trustee for PRERANA and a Zayed Inspirer Award recipient.

Savinder Puri

Savinder is the Associate VP – DevSecOps, SRE with Zensar Technologies in Pune, India, a recognized DevOps leader, and an accomplished author on career building and spirituality.

Event

Location

Symbiosis Ishanya Auditorium, Pune

Event Highlights

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Inspiring Speeches

Dive into the powerful words of remarkable speakers who bring ideas to life, ignite change, and leave a lasting impression on your thoughts.

Speech Showdown

Delight in four thrilling and engaging speech contests that are sure to stimulate your intellect, challenge your viewpoints, and celebrate the champions of exceptional oratory skills.

Collaborative Community

Connect and interact with a lively community of like-minded individuals. Build partnerships, ignite collaborations, and join a collective movement working toward shared success.

Fun Learning

Enhance your senses and rejuvenate your spirit by enjoying a perfect fusion of information and entertainment. Dive into a realm where learning becomes both enlightening and enjoyable.

District Director’s Address

District 125

District Director's Address

“We learn best in moments of enjoyment.”~ Dr. Ralph C. Smedley

Photo with spects formal - Milind Patwardhan(1)
Dear District 125 Members,
 
Greetings from Milind Patwardhan, Your District Director from 1st July 2024
 
First and foremost please join me in thanking the outgoing leaders led by Mayank Naidu, DTM for leading our District last year and taking to the verge of becoming Smedley Distinguished District for the second year in succession. Let’s wait for the good news soon!
 
I feel so honored to be given this opportunity to lead the District in the coming year and pledge to do my best to fulfill your expectations. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization with its mission – ” We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders” I assure you that my team and I will keep this mission in our minds as we go about fulfilling our District Mission of ” We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence”.
 
We are in the centenary year of Toastmasters International and 22nd October 2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of its establishment. Let us all work towards making this year a memorable one in all respects – be it in terms of all of us renewing our membership well before 30th September 2024, inviting guests to join Toastmasters, regularly attending meetings, taking roles, and completing projects and levels in Pathways, taking Excom roles, attending the District level events and training, engaging with District social media handles etc.
 
As you do so we will start planning various activities and keep you regularly informed. Please reach out to your Club President or Area Director for any concerns/suggestions. I am just a WhatsApp message away for each one of you.
 
I wish you and your near and dear ones the best of health, happiness, and growth 
Wish you a happy Toastmasters year. Enjoy Toastmasters! 

Warm Regards,
Milind Patwardhan, DTM