Hawaii's District 49 Toastmasters

Hawaii's District 49 Toastmasters

6/20/2025, 3:00:13 AM

Anxious about an upcoming presentation at work? Whether it’s a pitch, a team update, a lecture, or any kind of professional talk — *InspireX Advanced Toastmasters Club* is the perfect place to rehearse and refine it. We’re an *online, international* Toastmasters club that focuses on *real-world presentations*. Our members regularly practice talks they plan to deliver at work — and so can you. What we offer: 1. *20-minute presentation slots at every meeting* 2. Use of slides, demos, and other visuals encouraged 3. Supportive audience ready for Q&A and realistic role-play 4. Comprehensive, goal-focused, and actionable evaluations instead of generic public speaking feedback We meet every *1st and 3rd Saturday* of the month at *5:30 PM HST* on *Zoom*. Next meeting: Saturday, *June 21* at 5:30 PM HST We would be more than happy to host you, if you would like to join in as a guest. Guests are always welcome! If you’d like to attend, here are the Zoom meeting details: *ID*: 6610900615 *Password*: yST3s1 Occasionally, we offer presentation slots to guests too — if you're interested, just email us at [email protected]. Let us help you turn nerves into impact. We’d love to have you join us at InspireX Advanced Toastmasters Club! With Aloha, InspireX Advanced Toastmasters Club District 49 Contact us: Tanishq Wadhwani (President) [email protected]

Hawaii's District 49 Toastmasters

6/13/2025, 9:11:32 AM

*The Secrets Behind Waikiki Toastmasters’ Success – Unveiled!* Aloha Fellow Toastmasters, It’s no secret that *Waikiki Toastmasters* is one of the most successful clubs in District 49. But what behind-the-scenes magic makes it happen has been a mystery—until now. On behalf of all of us, I pestered *Norapong* and *Andy*—the *VPE* and *VPPR* of the club, respectively—for 90 minutes with questions about what exactly they do at Waikiki Toastmasters that makes the club so successful in attracting and retaining members. They graciously answered them all, and as a result, we ended up recording a podcast episode! *In this inspiring episode, we dive into:* 1. What is it like to attend a meeting at Waikiki Toastmasters? 2. How do you manage a diverse group and sustain a culture of open dialogue? 3. Is Waikiki’s uniqueness rooted in its supportive and open-minded environment? 4. How do you prepare for each meeting? What’s the process behind the scenes? 5. Do you get help managing Pathways and onboarding? Do you have a VPE team or mentors? 6. How do you attract new guests and promote your meetings? 7. How do you retain members? Any additional advice for other club leaders? 8. How does your executive committee operate behind the scenes? 9. Is there anything else you’d like to share that could help other clubs grow? 10. Can you share a major challenge your club has faced and how you overcame it? 11. What challenges have you personally faced as club leaders? This episode is packed with *practical takeaways* for *club officers, district officers, future DTMs,* and any *member* looking to level up their Toastmasters journey. Let’s continue to grow, learn, and elevate each other—together. Listen to the podcast now on YouTube: bit.ly/AlohaToastCast1 *A full list of questions with timestamps is included in the description.* With aloha, Tanishq Wadhwani Public Relations Manager District 49 (Hawai‘i) Toastmasters International [email protected]

Hawaii's District 49 Toastmasters

6/9/2025, 7:19:31 AM

*Boost Your Club’s Membership with Social Media – Join Our Special Training!* Aloha Fellow Toastmasters, District 49 is excited to invite you to the seventh and final session of our Public Relations Training Series for this term. Are you looking to grow your club’s membership? Join us for a special session on *leveraging social media to attract guests*! Our trainer, *Tanishq Wadhwani*, has been a Toastmaster since 2017 and currently serves as the Public Relations Manager of District 49 and President of InspireX Toastmasters. He has held PR roles internationally—ranging from helping clubs grow their membership to supporting International Officer candidates with their campaigns. Last term, he served as the Vice President Public Relations of InspireX Toastmasters, helping the club achieve Select Distinguished status. Next term, he will serve as Division A Director of District 49 and as the VPPR of InspireX Toastmasters. Professionally, he is a serial technology entrepreneur with two successful startup exits. At the age of 22, he raised $3M in venture capital for his startup. Currently, as the Founder and CEO of Chimère, he is on a mission to make international bank transfers atomic, instantaneous, and affordable by leveraging state-of-the-art AI and blockchain technologies. In his *Social Media Masterclass*, titled "*From Hashtags to High-Fives*," he will cover: 1. How to create a strong online presence for your club. 2. How to specifically leverage *Facebook*, *LinkedIn*, and *Reddit* to find and invite potential new members for Community, Corporate, and Advanced Clubs. 3. Real-life examples of Toastmasters clubs, businesses, and individuals that have successfully used social media to grow. *Who Should Attend*: VPPRs, Club Officers, District Leaders, future DTMs, and any Toastmaster interested in learning about social media! *Date*: June 9, 2025 *Time*: 6:00 – 7:00 PM HST *Location*: Online via Google Meet *Meeting Link*: meet.google.com/wks-ftaz-jnp Block your calendar, join us, and take the next step toward harnessing the power of social media to help your club thrive! Warm regards, Tanishq Wadhwani Public Relations Manager District 49 (Hawai‘i) Toastmasters International [email protected]

Hawaii's District 49 Toastmasters

5/27/2025, 8:39:02 PM

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Hawaii's District 49 Toastmasters

5/14/2025, 10:22:56 AM

Aloha Toastmasters, Toastmasters District 49 (Hawaii) is excited to announce the incoming District leadership team for the 2025–26 program year! These dedicated individuals have been elected to serve and support our members and clubs in achieving their communication and leadership goals. District Director Elect: Lynn Araki-Regan, DTM Program Quality Director Elect: Jan Cerizo, DTM Club Growth Director Elect: Kevin Doyle, DTM, PID Division A Director Elect: Tanishq Wadhwani Division B Director Elect: Linda Cota-Kumagai, DTM Division C Director Elect: Keith Regan We are confident that this team will continue to uphold the Toastmasters mission and foster a supportive environment for personal and professional growth across District 49. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our 2025–26 District Leaders. We look forward to a successful year of excellence, service, and inspiration! With appreciation, Tanishq Wadhwani Public Relations Manager, 2024–25 District 49 (Hawaii) Toastmasters International [email protected]