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Outstanding Member – June 2019

by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director 2018-2019 Our district has amazing members. All year, we’ve made a point of recognizing some of those who go above and beyond, simply because they believe in this organization and the people involved. Our final Outstanding Member for the 2018-19 year is no exception. This person has unselfishly given…

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Outstanding Member – May 2019

By Robi Ley, DTM, District Director One of the qualities we as a trio look for in our Outstanding Members is perseverance. That single-mindedness to get something done, in spite of challenges, roadblocks, and life in general. Our choice for May’s Outstanding Member has shown us just that quality. Bob Beideck serves the district this…

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Outstanding Member – April 2019

by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director If you’ve been to any of the awards events in D25, you’ve seen the results of this person’s hours and hours of work. Every statistic, every update, and all the data collection that goes on to provide you with information is all compiled by one person. Our April Outstanding…

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Outstanding Member – March 2019

By Robi, Ley, DTM, District Director “Here she comes to save the day!” Our March Outstanding Member is no underdog, but she is a true hero. During work hours, she’s a quiet, dedicated, busy CPA. But when called upon, she threw on her superhero cape and stepped up to serve out the last few months…

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Outstanding Member – February 2019

by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director This month’s Outstanding Member has been active in Toastmasters and in our district for many years. This year, she has taken on several tasks that have kept her quite busy. Setma Maddox was a regular trainer for the first and second rounds of TLI, including the sessions in Abilene…

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Outstanding Member – January 2019

by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director District 25 has a long-standing tradition; our past district leaders stay active in the district, lending their experience to the team. This month, we’d like to recognize our Immediate Past District Director, DTM Greg Pick for his ongoing support and contributions. In addition to the normal role of IPDD,…

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Outstanding Member – December 2018

By Robi Ley,DTM, District Director Club coach. New club mentor. Club officer. Repeat. December’s Outstanding Member does all this and more. Celeste Castro quietly and consistently helps not only her home club but other clubs that need help and energy. Celeste joined Toastmasters in 2009. She is a member of both AAFCU Flying Toasters and…

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Outstanding Member – November 2018

yy Robi Ley, DTM, District Director From centerpieces to backdrops to starships, if you’ve attended a conference, awards banquet, or summit in the past few years, you’ve seen her creativity. Wendy Alston has offered her talent, time, and imagination to so many of the events in District 25, that we felt it was time to…

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Outstanding Member October 2018

by Robi Ley, DTM District Director The keyword for October’s Outstanding Member is consistency. Randy Hickerson joined Waco Early Birds in 1985 and has been a member in good standing ever since. His continuous support of this club has been revealed in his service to the club as an officer, a repeat helper at contests…

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