Our Mission, Vision & Values

Toastmasters International: Mission & Vision

Toastmasters International Mission

We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

District Mission

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

Our Mission

Where Leaders Are Made and Built to Last.

District 226 exists to give every member a place to find their voice, a club to call home, and the tools to lead with confidence long after the meeting ends.

The District 226 Mission

We build strong, thriving clubs and give every member from first-time guest to seasoned leader a supportive place to sharpen their voice, grow their leadership, and gain the confidence to lead beyond the lectern.

That means new clubs launched where people need them, experienced mentors paired with new members, officer teams trained and supported all year, and a district office that measures its own success by how well every club in the region is doing not just the district as a whole.

Our Values

Integrity

We match our actions to our words, own our mistakes, and always try to do right by our members.

Respect

We welcome every perspective, credit every contribution, and critique without ever tearing someone down.

Service

We show up for our clubs and members, staying responsive, attentive, and genuinely invested in their growth.

Excellence

We bring our best to every role and every meeting, because that’s what our members deserve every time.

This Year's Promise

What District 226 Is Building Toward

Our Program Quality, Club Growth, and Public Relations teams are working from one shared agenda this term. Here’s what we’re holding ourselves accountable to.

Charter new clubs across the region

Bring Toastmasters to more workplaces, campuses, and communities that don’t have a club nearby yet.

Train every club officer, fully and early

Give every incoming officer team the tools and confidence to lead their club from day one of the term.

Help every club reach Distinguished status

Support each club’s education and membership goals through the Distinguished Club Program, all year long.

Pair new members with mentors from day one

No one should have to figure Pathways, roles, or their first speech out alone.

Put District 226 in front of new audiences

Grow public awareness through community events, speech contests, and stronger local partnerships.

Ready to Find Your Voice?

Your leadership journey starts with one meeting. Experience the power of Toastmasters District 226, where you’ll build confidence, master public speaking, and become the leader you aspire to be.

Extended Team

Sanjan Shetty, DTM
District Director
Santacruz Speakers Toastmasters Club
Akshay Singh, DTM
District Technology Officer
GSC Toastmasters Club & All Elite Advanced Toastmasters Club
Neha Bhatt, DTM
District Mentor
Harshad Joglekar
Corporate Relations Officer
Toastmasters Club of BMC Software
Vivek Golani
District Corporate Relations – Mumbai
Andheri Orators Toastmasters Club
Mukta Nadkar, DTM
District Parliamentarian
Deccan Toastmasters Club

Extended Team

Sushil Pawar, DTM
Immediate Past District Director
PMP Pune
No Extended Team Members

Extended Team

Rahul Chukka, DTM
District Administration Manager
Icertis Toastmasters Club
Puneet Salian, DTM
District Logistics Manager
Mulund Toastmasters Club
Pavan Parvatikar
District Awards Chair
Toastmasters Club of Pune – West

Extended Team

Ashwini Arondkar
District Public Relations Manager
National Park Toastmaster Club
Rachana Amballa
District Communications Partner
Eminent Toastmasters Club
Pooja Saran, DTM
Podcast and Newsletter Chair
Bopal Toastmasters Club
Gunjan Banarsi
District PR Tool Kit Lead
Gurukul Toastmasters Club
Yash Banarsi
Social Media Outreach Chair
Gurukul Toastmasters Club
Aashna Bhimani, DTM
Podcast & Newsletter Chair
Apollo India
Vasundhara Singh
Webmaster
Pune Advanced Toastmasters Club
Manoj Asrani
Outdoor Publicity Chair
Aurangabad Toastmasters

Extended Team

Biman Gandhi, DTM
Program Quality Director
Pune Advanced Toastmasters Club
Ramanand Bhatt, DTM
Education Excellence Chair
Mumbai Toastmasters
Siva Regilla
Excellence and Alignment Chair
Aundh Toastmasters Club
Akash Nirabhra
District Chief Judge
Pune Marathi Toastmasters Club
Vinay Jain, DTM
Leadership Enablement Chair
North Mumbai Toastmasters Club
Praveen Nayak
Member Experience Chair
Dombivli Toastmasters

Extended Team

Hrishikesh Gokhale, DTM
Club Growth Director
Pimpri Toastmasters Club
Manoj Bhatkar
Club Retention Chair (Rest of Maharashtra)
Nagpur Toastmasters Club
Priya Patra
Club Extension Chair (Mumbai)
Capgemini Mumbai Toastmasters Club
Devanshu Thakre
Club Extension Chair – Rest of Maharashtra
Gurukul Toastmasters Club
Savio Dsouza
Club Extension Chair – Pune
Baner Toastmasters Club
Punit Hadani
Club Retention Chair
Wakad toastmasters club
Jyothi Bhaskaran Pillai, DTM
Club Retention Chair Mumbai
All Elite Advanced Toastmasters Club
Manish Kumar, DTM
Speech Craft Chair
Toastmasters For Pune Entrepreneur