by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director 2021-2022 Who were the Top Five Winners of the Annual Awards Banquet? This was one of my favorite parts of the Awards Banquet, giving the awards! There were many deserving people this year, but only one can be chosen for each. Will you be on the list next year?…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM, 2022-2023 District Director The final awards at the Year End Celebration are always so exciting. Here are the top five individual awards that I as District 25 2022-2023 District Director presented. Director’s Service Award for the year 2022-23 This award honors a District 25 member whose dedication to service,…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director In the exciting land of Toastmasters, where words sway and confidence flourishes, a bond beyond the lectern thrives, a bond of best friendship. Jenny Riddle entered my life in mid-2022, and our connection was instantaneous. Nearly two-and-a-half years later, the depth of our friendship within Toastmasters knows no…
by Nicole Dogan Division B Area 23 Director Toastmasters from District 25, along with their friends and families, came together for a wonderful evening dolled up and sparkling, both in dress and personality. We made the most of the Westlake Marriot’s hospitality (and air conditioning) to celebrate our own, and each other’s, successes, and achievements…
by Lydeisha Gossett Last summer during a webinar for work, I fumbled through a response to a question for which I was not prepared. It was grueling. I mentally replayed the scene long after the moment had passed. My inner critic would find another mistake and destroy my confidence. To cope with emotional responses like…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director In 2008, Toastmasters introduced the Competent Leader manual that put definition and form around the fundamental leadership skills being implemented at club meetings as members performed their roles. Although learning these fundamental skills resulted in personal growth, my understanding of leadership increased tremendously when I implemented my…
Dear Club Officer, We are excited to announce that we are preparing for the May launch of our new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, which will serve as the foundation for the overall digital strategy that supports the online experience. This platform will soon lead to exciting new opportunities, including the ability for…
December 6, 2023 Dear Toastmaster, Toastmasters.org now requires all members to log on using their email address on file. You can no longer use your Member ID to log into the site. If you are unsure which email address you have on file, simply use the “Forgot email?” function the next time you log…
From Toastmasters International President, Matt Kinsey, DTM As you know, practice and feedback are at the heart of the Toastmasters learning experience. Building on that foundation, I am excited to share that Toastmasters Yoodli is now live! Alongside your club evaluations, this artificial intelligence (AI) platform will serve as another powerful speech feedback tool.Toastmasters Yoodli can instantly provide analytical…