by Michelle Debenport Hello D25 Toastmasters! It is time to show District 25 what you’ve got! You are invited to participate in our 2023 CLUB WEBSITE CONTEST this month! Your club’s website is the first point of connection many prospective guests and members use as they consider attending one of your meetings. The websites will…
by Tessie Kau Area 21 Director What is a DEC? The District Executive Committee (DEC) serves as the voice of District 25. DEC meets quarterly, and the most recent and final meeting of the year took place on April 1, 2023–and no, it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke. The primary purposes of DEC meetings are…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Ever wonder “how” quiet people get things done? Me, too! Our outstanding toastmaster for this month is one of the quietest, unassuming leaders I know! She empowers her team to accomplish their tasks to the best of their ability. She always says “Yes!” to her peers and colleagues when…
by Kelsey Dean Division D Director I recently attended the funeral of Bonne Stroman, one of D25’s own. While I didn’t know Bonne very well, I went to support my friends who were grieving. Bonne and I briefly worked together on the first iteration of the D25 Strategic Planning Committee. She helped start the committee…
by Marian R. Hicks Annual Conference Chair Registration for the annual Conference is now open. The conference vision is to provide attendees with an engaging, thought-provoking learning experience that will encourage, empower, and challenge attendees to pursue opportunities relentlessly and Make Their Mark! How will we accomplish this? We have selected educational speakers that will…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM 2023 District Leadership Committee Chair Did you know you are responsible for electing the leaders of District 25? Your club has two votes at the Annual Business Meeting, on May 18, 2023. That is a major responsibility. Club Presidents and Vice Presidents Education hold the club vote at the ABM, but…
