by Kelley Rene DTM Speaker’s Bureau Chair The District 25 Speakers Bureau is an elite group of seasoned speakers ready to step up to the podium as the need arises. Membership auditions — open to Toastmasters within the District — entail delivering a ten-minute speech with excellence. Throughout the year, members provide training through Saturday…
By Kim Story DTM Speakers Bureau Member Calvin Dorsey took us to school… again. Saturday school! Calvin serves as the D25 Speakers Bureau Chair and organized another great lineup of speakers with something for everybody! When the World Championship of Public Speaking Semi-Finalist, Fursey Gotuaco, shows on the agenda, you know it will be phenomenal.…
by Calvin Dorsey DTM Speakers Bureau Chair Have you updated your toolkit recently? In District 25, it is simple to do. In addition to Pathways, Toastmasters Leadership Institute, and education sessions at the Summit, the D25 Speakers Bureau has an upcoming “Saturday School Fall Series” that can provide value beyond your Toastmasters membership … at…
by Liz Brenner DTM Recently, the District 25 Speakers Bureau held an open house to showcase their talent. And boy, did they ever do that! The D25 Speakers Bureau is made up of members from D25 Toastmasters clubs, representing the most outstanding public speakers in the organization. This event demonstrated the wide skill set of…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you are looking for encouragement, an attentive listener, and more opportunities to speak to outside of Toastmasters, then you must have a conversation with this month’s District 25 Outstanding Member. Calvin Dorsey, Speaker’s Bureau Chair, has made it his mission to ensure that the Speaker’s Bureau exceeds member…
by Calvin Dorsey DTM Speakers Bureau Chair Let’s Party! You are invited to the first Open House Showcase of the D25 Speakers Bureau on Sunday February 27th from 1pm-4pm. Join the celebration on Zoom to enjoy Real Stories for Real Change. Members of the Speakers Bureau and professional speakers will share stories and present mini…
by Cassie Bullock, member Arlington Nooners The D25 Speakers Bureau recently had the honor of participating in a Story Telling Workshop with Dr. Kraeplin. Thank you, Calvin Dorsey, who leads the Speakers Bureau, for making the experience possible. We learned the power and impact of stories — from stories. Dr. Kraeplin kicked off the workshop by quoting…
By Calvin Dorsey, DTM and Chair D25 Speakers Bureau Other than a billion dollars, what does Jeff Bezos of Amazon fame have that you can acquire for just $90 a year? The answer is confidence. Not just epistemic confidence — a feeling of certainty about your skills and your knowledge — I’m talking about social…
by Calvin Dorsey Speaker’s Bureau Chair You won’t want to miss this exciting event! Mark your calendars, Saturday, November 21st, 10 am – 11:30 am. Presented by District 25’s Speakers Bureau. Most presenters take the stage, but very few COMMAND the stage. What are the skills and techniques that exceptional professionals use to command the…