by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you want something done, give it to a busy person! When our Outstanding Member takes on a project, she’s all in with her warm and contagious, matter-of-fact approach. She creates a team environment that encourages everyone to participate. She’s passionate, innovative, and sets high standards for herself and…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director The Romans popularized a phrase used by Horace – carpe diem; loosely translated as “seize the day.” This month’s outstanding member has certainly done that. Not only have they served as an Area Director this year, but they served as a speaker and a key promoter for the recent Summit.…
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Fellow Toastmasters – Please direct your attention to the man behind the curtain and this month’s outstanding member, Matt Daniel! Matt’s official job is News Editor, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Matt’s commitment to excellence shows in everything he touches. Our Hot Topics newsletter has never…
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…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director If you ever want to serve the members at a District level, the positions are vast and there are opportunities for all sorts of roles. Maybe you want to be the District Chief Judge like Ana Kielpinski and help train judges and be a critical part of the Contest…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director You likely have heard or seen August’s Outstanding Member of the Month recently – perhaps at an Area or Division contest? Or the District contest at the conference in May? Or maybe even live at the World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finals in the Bahamas? Aundrea Payne represented her…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director “Whistle while you work…” I’m reminded of this Disney scene when I think of our Outstanding Member for the month of August This individual quietly yet effectively serves on many levels… setting up to tearing down for Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) sessions, stepping into training classes, when the assigned…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Have you attended a TLI this summer? If you have, you have probably seen this month’s Outstanding Member, Denise McConnell. Denise accepted the role of TLI chair figuring the district would have in-person training. Afterall, virtual club officer training has never been done before. Instead, Denise had to quickly…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Oh look! It’s Joyce at a TLI. Oh look, it’s Joyce building a new outreach team! Oh look! Yep, it’s Joyce again. You can find Joyce everywhere in District 25! But that’s not why she’s the member of the month – this lady has single-handedly brought more members into…