by Sallie Spradlin-Jett 2025 Year End Celebration PR Chair Toastmasters, friends, family, and supporters — now is the time to recognize excellence! Celebrate the accomplishments of your favorite Toastmaster, club, or district leader by purchasing a Congratulatory Message for just $20. Whether you’re an individual, club, or business, this is your chance to share your admiration and support…
by Corey Henderson Recognition Chair As the District 25 Recognition Chair, I have seen firsthand how this district is growing by leaps and bounds. We have the dedicated few that have achieved the Nemelita Networking Nine and the many that have faithfully pursued their education awards. We have the clubs opening their doors to attract…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director In a world that argues you need a job to get experience, and experience to get a job, enter the solution that is Toastmasters. Our Outstanding Leader of the Month for April is currently working a full-time job, is a member of one corporate and one community club and…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Do leaders ever really stop leading? If you have led a team, then it stands to reason that team will impact you for the rest of your life. Experiences both good and bad, tough and easy, fun or boring all have ways to shape our future perspectives. Thomas Peters,…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director District 25 Grows when Your Club Grows! District 25’s strength and vibrancy lie in its members. With this in mind, the district leaders, along with Toastmasters International, have implemented the following exciting incentives for the 2024-2025 program year. These incentives are aimed at encouraging membership growth and ensuring…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Anybody who has ever held the role of Vice President of Education will tell you that it’s a lot of work. To understand Basecamp and help members get through Pathways and sign up for speeches is sometimes very difficult. This month our outstanding member has not just been a…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Some might argue that the role of Area Director involves too much work and responsibility, with many things to do. And that’s just the beginning. Area Directors in District 25 assist at TLI and in the Year-End Celebration, they judge contests, and much more, all while supporting and visiting…
by Emily Murray DTM IPDD Solar Flare Director’s Focus Award This award recognizes a member who committed to helping others achieve their goals, resulting in greater benefits for themselves and fellow members. The recipient of this award is Jenny Riddle Jenny has an open hand, an open ear, and an open heart to help, to…
by Matthew Navy Area 32 Director Here in North Texas, we’re all too familiar with the sun and the heat. While the sun goes down in the evening and the heat subsides, there wasn’t a brighter or hotter night in the Lone Star state than at the District 25 Year End Celebration, or YEC, at…