A last toast to our spotlight week-TRAC🍷


TRAC spotlight post cover photo credit to @Kumaarsantosh

Hip! Hip !! Hip !!! Hurrah :balloon::balloon::balloon:

Yiippeee !!! This is a final toast and closing remarks from the TRAC community, on this our fun-filled and exciting SPOTLIGHT WEEK. It’s been quite enjoyable to work with our loyal dedicated hardworking innovative and cooperative local. We appreciate every interactive comments,kudos and the support we have gotten from the community at this time.
The first and final thank you goes to @AdrianLunsong for co-ordinating this spotlight week event for all local guides. It’s indeed a happy 10th anniversary.We look forward to the weeks ahead of celebrations from other communities of local guides.

We will also endeavour to give photo credits to @Kumaarsantosh for the creation of all the spotlight cover photos. Also for being the backbone and brain behind all our posts during this spotlight week. He is the chairman planning team for the 10th anniversary spotlight week celebrations Santosh has also being a good friend at this time :heart:

My fellow local guides and TRACians who also contributed immensely in different spotlight week posts,

*Introduction post by me !!!

*TRAC milestone and success story by @PrasadVR

*The TRAC culture by @Mrfreez

*Spotlight on excellence by @justjake

*Road Mapping Champions by @Sarath

*TRAC quiz Trivia by @jayasimha72

Special thanks to you all for accepting to assist and promote the community. You’re all highly appreciated thank you. To all TRACians who have worked hard and during our events and are still working, we say thank you for improving Google maps. The results are well worthwhile.


Some of our selected elder states men in TRAC community, who have been actively observing and celebrating, gave us the permission to publish these remarks.

@TerryPG
@AjitThite
@NareshDarji
@ErmesT
@MortenCopenhagen.

Many thanks to you all.


Now the grand finale main crust of this post. Voices from TRACians from all over the globe !!!


Video credit to @palmad1 for his immense effort putting the video together.
#10YearsOfLocalGuides

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A lovely post to complete TRAC’s amazing week in the community spotlight!! Well done to all community members and it was a joy learning about all the mind blowing achievements that the community has achieved in adding roads to Google Maps! A huge pat on the back is in order!! :blush:

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A brilliant post on completion of the spotlight week. Thank you captain @SholaIB

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Vielen Dank @SholaIB für diesen schönen Überblick der TRAC Spotlight Woche :glowing_star::+1::star_struck::folded_hands:

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The TRAC community had a wonderful week celebrating Spotlight Week. Best wishes and greetings to all our local guides who contribute to this community out of selfless love :tada:
Thank you so much, captain @SholaIB

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Hallo ihr Lieben, im Video auf YouTube, die Übersetzung ins deutsche als Untertitel, dort wird wörtlich als Leichtathletik Team übersetzt. :joy:
Soll das so sein?

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What a fantastic way to wrap things up! @SholaIB Big congratulations to the entire TRAC team for a brilliant Spotlight Week.

Thanks to everyone who played their part, especially the organising leads behind the scenes.

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@SholaIB Fantastic work, everyone!
Congratulations on your dedication!

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Hip! Hip!! Hurrah!!! Thank you, Captain @SholaIB, for this wonderful closing post and for an absolutely fantastic Spotlight Week! :tada:

I am so happy and grateful that I got the opportunity to be part of the TRAC Community through the TORM campaign.

A Journey of Learning and Teamwork

I must give a big thanks to @PrasadVR for encouraging me to join the program. It was a real surprise and a great learning moment when I discovered I already had access to the Road Mapper and had completed a challenge back in April 2021!

The program has been invaluable! Because of the support and knowledge shared here, I was finally able to start drawing and contributing roads on Google Maps—something I’d never done before.

I also want to specially acknowledge the “loyal dedicated hardworking innovative and cooperative local guides” you mentioned for being the “backbone and brain” behind the spotlight posts.

Thank you again to @SholaIB, @PrasadVR, and @Kumaarsantosh for giving me the opportunity to contribute my small part in compiling that final video of all the TRAC members’ voice messages. It was truly an honor!:handshake:

Congratulations again to the entire TRAC team and all the contributors!:world_map:

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Thank you @GasparKaren.

We both made it through the spotlight week. Congratulations to us.

Cheers

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Thank you, @palmad1, for sharing your thoughtful insights. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into compiling the video, it’s a wonderful piece of work.

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Thank you so much, @Kumaarsantosh, for your kind acknowledgment and appreciation!:folded_hands:

I truly enjoyed compiling the final video for Spotlight Week; it was an honor to contribute. I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! :handshake:

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TRAC Community Embarks on a Landmark Global Collaboration

During the Community Spotlight initiative led by @AdrianLunsong, the community came together across borders, showcasing active and successful participation as a united Global TRAC Community.

The formation of the core team marked the beginning of a month-long planning journey of careful preparation that ultimately led to a remarkable and memorable Spotlight Week for the TRAC Community. From the outset, the planning process was thorough and collaborative. Countless discussions, thoughtful deliberations, and exchanges of ideas took place as we worked together to identify, refine, and finalize the topics that would best represent our community during the Spotlight week.

To ensure quality and consistency, a robust review framework was established. Every post underwent a detailed evaluation by the core team before being published, reflecting the collective commitment to excellence. This effort would not have been possible without the dedication of members from different countries, all united by a single purpose to uplift and support the TRAC Community.

What truly distinguished this initiative was the spirit of collaboration. Each member contributed selflessly, without personal interest or recognition in mind. While the number of direct contributors may have been small (and that’s how it was planned for the TRAC Community), the indirect support from the broader community was immense and instrumental in bringing the Spotlight week to life.

Being part of such a vibrant and enthusiastic team has been an enriching experience for all of us. Together, we shared moments of fun, learned from one another, and built strong bonds that will continue to strengthen our community in the future.

A special appreciation goes to @SholaIB, who, as the Captain of the TRAC Community, skillfully involved through every stage of this journey with remarkable grace. His involvement was grounded in mutual trust, genuine respect, and a deep sensitivity toward everyone’s perspectives and sentiments. What stood out most was his ability to bring together a diverse team, each member with their own background and strengths and inspire us to move forward as one, united by a common purpose.

Being him around, everyone felt motivated to give their best, not out of obligation, but with the same dedication and ownership as if the work were their own personal mission. This spirit of shared commitment is what made the experience truly exceptional. I found his approach not only inspiring but also a model of best practice, something worth embracing and carrying into any collaborative environment.

Working alongside individuals of this caliber truly changes your perspective. When a team operates with mutual respect, empathy, and a shared sense of purpose, the entire experience is transformed. The environment becomes more uplifting, the work gains deeper significance, and the relationships forged grow even stronger.

I am truly grateful to each one of you whose support, dedication, and spirit helped us shine throughout this Spotlight series for the TRAC Community. Every contribution, big or small, played a meaningful role in bringing this initiative to life, and I deeply appreciate the collective effort that made it such a success.

I would also like to offer a special acknowledgment to two of our stalwarts who stepped forward and delivered exceptional contributions despite the very short notice.

Dear @palmad1,

Your time, talent, and creativity in crafting the videos have been nothing short of remarkable. The quality of your work speaks volumes about your commitment and skill. Thank you for pouring such care and excellence into this effort, your contributions truly elevated the Spotlight week for us.

Dear @SonamW,

We deeply appreciate your readiness to step in and deliver the closing message with such grace. Your gracious acceptance of the invitation, despite the limited preparation time, reflects your dedication to the community. You brought authenticity and warmth to the finale, and your contribution perfectly honored the purpose of this initiative. Thank you for being such a valuable part of it.

And, finally, the core team who were there with us throughout to make it a success. A big shout to dear @PrasadVR, @MrFreez, @JustJake, @jayasimha78 and @SarathUpendran.

Signing off for now!
Keep building a well-informed community stronger :flexed_biceps: together.

Stay Happy, Stay Healthy!

JAI HO!!!

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Thank you, Captain @SholaIB, for this lovely summary of our spotlight week. I’m so happy I could contribute to the “TRAC milestone and success story.” It’s wonderful to see our community’s hard work celebrated. Congratulations to everyone involved.

A special thanks to @AdrianLunsong for the initiative and support.

The review process was key to our success, and I know you personally put a lot of effort into that. Thank you so much, @Kumaarsantosh, for this fantastic summary and your very kind words.

Thank you @palmad1 for your efforts in creating such a wonderful video. You are always ready to support the community even with your busy schedule.

Thank you @SonamW for your kind words in the video.

It was a pleasure to work with the rest of the core team: @MrFreez, @JustJake, @jayasimha78, and @SarathUpendran. The teamwork was incredible, and I’m so grateful to be part of this successful spotlight week.

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Dear @Kumaarsantosh,

I am absolutely humbled and honored to read your detailed thank-you note and your incredibly kind words regarding the videos! Thank you for acknowledging my contribution with such specific and generous appreciation. :folded_hands:

Being part of the Global TRAC Community was a fantastic experience. Witnessing the commitment, mutual trust, and shared purpose you described was truly the most enriching part of the Spotlight Week.

I appreciate you and Captain @SholaIB for assembling such a dedicated core team. A big shout-out to @PrasadVR, @MrFreez, @JustJake, @jayasimha78, and @SarathUpendran! Congratulations to the entire TRAC/TORM community for the success.

I’m excited to keep collaborating and building a stronger community with all of you!:handshake:

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Dear @PrasadVR,

Thank you so much for this thoughtful and generous appreciation! I truly appreciate you noticing the effort and time I put into the video contribution. :folded_hands:

More importantly, I am incredibly grateful to you for suggesting I join the TRAC/TORM program and for giving me the opportunity to work on the video compilation.

It was genuinely a pleasure to work alongside you and the rest of the core team. The teamwork was fantastic, and I’m absolutely honored to be part of the community. Looking forward to our next successful collaboration! :handshake:

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@Kumaarsantosh ji I was searching for this post so I could reply and express my appreciation for your generosity, I’m glad I finally found it.

First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate .
& My heartfelt thanks to @SholaIB
for allowing me a slot in the video, and yet another warm thanks to @palmad1 for placing my video at the perfect spot, right after @shaileno
The entire sequence was beautifully arranged.

To be featured alongside the top-notch mappers was truly an honour and a wonderful opportunity.
Thank you all once again :folded_hands:

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@PrasadVR ji Thanks for the encouragement, truly appreciate it.

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Thank you, @SonamW, for your kind words! :folded_hands:

I’m so glad you were happy with your spot in the video. It was a pleasure to feature your message in the Spotlight Week Video! :blush:

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