In a recorded farewell address delivered from Chicago airport on July 3, 2019, Haritosh Srivastav thanks the Pioneer Toastmasters Club before departing for India. He reflects on a challenging period in the US, expresses faith in a greater plan, and acknowledges the pivotal role of the club in enhancing his communication, leadership, and networking abilities. He specifically honors his first mentor Nora, his go‑to guru Mark Walton, and other supportive members such as Jerry, Warren Sherwin, and numerous long‑standing Toastmasters. Haritosh also praises his 2018‑2019 executive committee—Rohit, Shui, Anna, Nancy, Mark, Tom—crediting them for the club’s success during his presidency. Looking ahead, he conveys confidence in incoming president Rohit Verma and welcomes new members Karen, Stacy, Jaden, Habib, and Travis, urging them to stay engaged. He concludes with a heartfelt promise to return, blessings, and a goodbye.
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Good morning, Pioneer Toastmasters Club. This is 3rd July and it is about 10:30 AM EST, 9:30 AM CST. I'm at the Chicago airport and waiting for my flight which is supposed to start at 12 for India. Last 1.5 weeks has been quite crazy for me and it's one of the tough time I faced in US, but I still firmly believe that God has some greater plan for me. I'm going for now, but I'm sure I'll be coming back. But before I do that, I just wanted to express my gratitude for all the different Pioneer Toastmasters friends that I've got and who has immensely helped me in being what I am. Improving my communication, leadership, and networking skills. I would like to start with Nora, my first mentor who actually inducted me to the Pioneer. We have Mark Walton, my ever guru. Anytime I have any question, I reach out to him. I have Jerry, who always helped me with his many notes. Some of his ideas are very, very good. We have Warren Sherwin, which we look up to for any of the roles or any of the activities that we do. We've got so many other Toastmasters who are— who have spent quite a bit in here, and I wanted to express my gratitude to all of them. I also wanted to express my gratitude for my executive committee team. For the Toastmasters year 2018-2019. I, as the president, could not do anything without their help. Be it Rohit or Shui or Anna, Nancy, Mark, Tom, all of you guys are excellent. Pioneer is what it is because of the hard work done by you guys. I'm also very, very positive about the future of the Pioneer Club. I think we have got an excellent incoming president, Rohit Verma, who's gonna take Pioneer to the next heights. And I'm also very excited about all the new members that we have got recently— Karen, Stacy, Jaden, and others, Habib. Travis, all the best to you guys. Keep an open mind, keep coming to the club meetings. I'm gonna sign off now, but remember, I'll be back. Over to you. Take care, God bless all. Bye.
