Soul departs, influence stays | Remembering Leo

I remember it was an audience of mere 12-15 members at a corporate club where I used to be a member. The then District Parliamentarian (later Club Growth Director and Program Quality Director) TM Leo, without slightest hesitation had delivered an educational session on "Goal setting". Although only a few present, everyone was infused with knowledge that was required.

In terms of membership, our club was one of the weakest in the Division at the time. Even today, if I recollect the regular visits he made to our club and the kind of impact he made to help us keep going - changed the way we thought. His passion towards contributing in Toastmasters was unwavering, influence immeasurable and energy unmatched.

At every training, educational session, contest or club meeting that we attended, TM Leo ensured that we were enriched with knowledge and that the seeds of success were planted.

Result of a tragic car accident, DTM Leo Paulose - Program Quality Director - District 98 (2018 - 19) is no longer with us.

Today, as we try to recover from the loss of the Toastmasters community, we seek to take Leo's vision forward. Because we are influenced, in one way or other. We are impacted. We are doubling our efforts to paint the dream envisioned. Because we are Toastmasters.

"A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone."

- Paul Valery