by Chris Raneri DTM International Director PDD On August 22nd, I was honored to be elected as the International Director (ID) from Region 3 at the Toastmasters International Convention. Since then, I’ve often been asked, “What does an ID actually do?” To answer that, let’s take a step back. Toastmasters International is guided by a…
by Sallie Jett and Joyce Trimble District 25 is excited to highlight an innovative way clubs are engaging members and guests: the FUN THEMED MEETING REWARD initiative! Designed to energize club culture and strengthen the New Member Experience, this creative program rewards clubs that bring fun, fresh, and imaginative themes to their meetings. From “Superheroes & Storytelling”…
by Jamie Pickering DTM PDD Past Regional Advisor “Have you met Chris?” This simple question was my go-to opener for three days in Philadelphia, as I played the role of on-site campaign manager for my good friend and fellow Toastmaster, Chris Raneri. He was running for Toastmasters International Director from Region 3, and our bond,…
by Joyce Piñero Kim Story Haagen, DTM, has been spoiled by Toastmasters. She has been around people who live out the four pillars: integrity, respect, service and excellence. As she changes career paths, she finds herself looking for companies that display these same qualities. She approaches everything differently because of her eleven years in Toastmasters.…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Throughout history, individuals with great accomplishments rarely reached their potential in isolation. The same can be said for Toastmasters clubs as coaches and mentors have played a pivotal role in shaping the journeys of countless individuals and clubs. Coaches and mentors serve as guides, motivators, and sources of…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Building a Better You… with fun, fellowship and food included! Congratulations to Afterburners Toastmasters (Club 6191) for hosting a Golden Gavel Open House in August. Five guests enjoyed the hospitality of one of District 25’s mainstays, Afterburners. During their August Open House, this club was treated to motivational…
by Denise McConnell, DTM, District Director This July, we are proud to recognize Cindy Hinckley as our outstanding member. A dedicated Toastmaster since 2008 and a former District Director for 2015-2016, Cindy has a rich history of service in countless club and district roles. With her deep roots in District 25 and her strong relationships…
by Terry Bay DTM Division A Director Hello Toastmasters and Leaders, I hope everyone is having a great summer. I consider the month of August to be about family vacations and getting back to school. With Toastmasters, we are always learning. We have many communication and leadership opportunities throughout the year. We are now…
by Lydeisha Gossett and Melissa Syphrett Coordinating Speechcraft with a fellow Toastmaster was a rewarding experience. Planning together allowed us to design an engaging program for our club and for the Speechcrafters we hosted. Completing the program also allowed us to build leadership skills and earn one more credential toward a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. Preplanning…