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“Grow Yourself”

by Shameika McAllister IP4 Oratory Excellence When a person hears the phrase “grow yourself” it often brings a bit of concern or even hesitation. Why is this? Because you are required to reflect and take accountability for all that has become a hindrance to you or to your goals.  So, how do we grow? Start…

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Grow Your Power: Self-Mastery, Tips & Tools

by Calvin Dorsey DTM Speaker’s Bureau Chair Excuse me. Are you busy on March 4th? YOU are invited to attend “Grow Your Power: Self-Mastery, Tips & Tools” at 10am via Zoom presented by your own D25 Speakers Bureau. Accomplished presenters like Willie Johnson, a DTM and professional speaker, Toastmaster and WCPS Semi-Finalist Fursey Gotuaco, other…

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GROW by 35 Clubs

By Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director Increased Membership: Chartering 35 clubs in District 25 would undoubtedly lead to a significant increase in membership. Each new club brings a diverse pool of individuals seeking to improve their communication and leadership skills. This expansion in membership not only strengthens the individual clubs but also amplifies the…

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GROW

by Jesse Ford DTM District Director GROW … This is the word, the acronym, and the focus I have pushed for this year as your District Director. G stands for Gratitude. In my experience that when we start anything we do, and we do it with a posture of being thankful, then it will always…

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Great Things

by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Over the last few years, while serving District 25, I have been given the grace to learn new skills and take on challenges I would never have though possible. I have taken roles I honestly knew nothing about. I have been part of the committees that help put on…

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Gratitude & Gifting All Year Long

by Chuck Mencke DTM District Webmaster November is known as the month of gratitude, and December is known as the month of giving gifts with no expectation of receiving anything in return. I’d like to put a spin on the typical Hot Topics article this month and combine the two. As many of you are…

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“Got Members! ReMix”

by Marcheta Gardner, DTM Club Growth Director Friday, October 16 we held a second round of “Got Members! ReMix” to highlight tips for attracting and retaining members!  Marcheta Gardner, D25 Club Growth Director, and the Club Growth Team leveraged information from the DEC as well as information drawn from the Growing Members Manual from TI! …

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Giving Wings to Wishes

by Ankur Bora I know I have a great idea, but I don’t know how to take it forward. Have there been occasions in your life when you’ve felt that way? Oftentimes we don’t know what we don’t know. These are the occasions when we need someone to guide – who can challenge us to…

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Gifts for Growth – July 2024

by Jesse Ford, DTM, District Director Growth: Noun The process of evolving into who you are becoming. Rising from failure and adapting to the unknown. Striving to learn without fear. Reaching for the best to come. I want to take a moment and share this definition with everyone as I think it will be pivotal…

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