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by Najaf Dostaliyev DTM Division D Director Picture this: spacious, elegant and glamorous halls and conference rooms. People traveling in from all over the world,…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Education Chair How does one learn from impossibilities, competitive figure skating, and art thievery? Attend the D25 Fall Summit on November…
by Denise McConnell DTM CGD It is time to RENEW! The youngest of my children has started her senior year in high school. She is…
by Maribeth Fontabla DTM TLI Co-Chair Get ready for a new twist in the TLI Experience this year—where the power of the Universe meets the…
by Josh Bauer Area 53 Director On the evening of August 24th, numerous District 25 Toastmasters (and a few guests!) gathered at the elegant Ridglea…
by Matthew Navy Area 32 Director Here in North Texas, we’re all too familiar with the sun and the heat. While the sun goes down…
by Jim Chappel Division F Director As we strive to rebuild our district from the impact of the pandemic, we continue to face challenges. With…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director Our August Open House Club winner is Golden Triangle Toastmasters. They had two guests, along with their Area…
September 6, 2024 Dear Toastmaster, We are excited to share that we are actively testing the new and improved Base Camp to ensure it’s ready to…
September 6, 2024 Dear Club Officer, We’ve heard from many of you that your members are eagerly awaiting the new and improved Base Camp user…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Hello District 25 … This year, because we want to see our District grow, we are going to have…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Hello District 25…This summer kicked off the new TLI season and with it all the wonderful and fun things…
by Denise McConnell DTM CGD District 25 is pleased to welcome a new Toastmasters club to our district! On June 30, AMN LALA Toastmasters Club…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Do you remember the time that you walked into your first toastmasters meeting? Do you remember the first time…
by Joshua Bauer Area 53 Director On Saturday, July 20, the District 25 Executive Committee gathered at the Baker Building of Texas Wesleyan University for…
by Ellen Slezak Area 31 Director The D25 District Executive Council Meeting was a remarkable blend of fun and information, thanks to the collaborative efforts…
by Denise McConnell DTM Cub Growth Director Thumbs Up Toastmasters is excited to be recognized as President’s Distinguished for 2023-2024! To build on this excitement,…
by Emily Murray, DTM, IPDD I absolutely LOATHE being cold. Hate isn’t even strong enough — LOATHE is the word! Pair this with my deep-seated…
by Karen Coleman DTM Youth Leadership Chair Imagine a shy, quiet teenager named Evan who barely spoke in class, let alone in front of a…
by Jenny Riddle Division A Director In the heart of District 25, where eloquence and camaraderie intersect, I embarked on my journey as a Division…
Dear Toastmaster, We are excited to share some valuable new resources designed to help you support excellence in your club. Recently, the “Supporting Club Excellence”…
August 1, 2024 Dear Club Officer, If your club has not submitted dues already, please be aware that membership dues payments for the October 2024…
Compiled by Joann Smith, Abilene Toastmasters Club 1071 Peggy Mae Allen, DTM, was born April 20, 1953, and left us July 14, 2024. She was…
July 16, 2024 Dear District Leader, As the 2024-2025 program year begins, there are a few important speech contest updates for you to be aware…
Clark Pfarner Division C Director As the incoming Division C Director for District 25, my term is just beginning, and I know there is a…
by Laurie McKee YEC Co-Chair Are you joining me in Walking in Sunshine at the YEC? No, not yuck. YEC. It’s D25’s annual Year End…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director District 25 is bursting with excitement to welcome a new Toastmasters Club – Core Conversations! Your decision to…
By Michelle Debenport PR Chair Year End Celebration Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: My first task as PR Chair for the Year-End Celebration (YEC) has…
by Jin Lim Co-TLI Chair Our question is, are you ready to lead your club to new heights? Join one of the many TLI training…
by Lorenzo Narvaez Area 42 Director The unknown carries a thrill uniquely its own, a feeling I embraced fully as I drove to Mineral Wells,…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Immediate Past Club Growth Director World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters Offered an in-person and online Open House on June 4, 2024,…
by Emily Murray DTM Immediate Past District Director June’s outstanding member of the month had a big month. Not only was finishing off the year…
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.…
Susanne Nickerson was a longtime member of District 25. She joined Toastmasters in August 2004. She recently passed away. Susanne was a member of multiple clubs…
June 18, 2024 Dear Toastmaster, As announced during the Board Briefing at the 2023 International Convention, on July 1, 2024, the regions of Toastmasters International…
By District Director, Emily Murray, DTM If you need to ask why Krystal Besaw is District 25’s Outstanding Member of the Month for May 2024…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Are you ready to elevate your speaking skills to new heights and promote growth and engagement? Join us…
By Bobby Madera, 2024 SPC Chair Greetings Fellow District 25 Toastmasters: Do you have ideas to help the district in Club Growth, Membership Growth, Education…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Hello Club Officers! It’s time to elect your 2024-2025 club officers! Something I’m sure your club has either…
by Shuhdi Hashim Division F Director It has been a wonderful opportunity to serve as a Division Director this Toastmaster year. It made me realize, even…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Families are like quilts…lives pieced together, stitched with smiles & tears, colored by memories, and bound by Love. District…
by Claryce Cook I have grown up attending many different Toastmasters functions, from regular meetings to Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) training, and even big district…
by Joyce Trimble DTM The highly anticipated 2024 Year-End Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, is shining brightly on the horizon, offering a wonderful opportunity…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director In the fast-paced world of professional development and personal growth, attending the Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) Officer Training…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director A Resounding Congratulations to the Professional Speakers Support Group Advanced for orchestrating an appealing Open House! The members…
by Chanakya Sah Attending the D25 conference has been a transformative experience for me as a Toastmaster. I joined Toastmasters in 2019, but initially struggled…
by the Hot Topics Editorial Board On Saturday, May 11th, the D25 Annual Conference hosted a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) ceremony, honoring ten exceptional members who…
by Kavita Raju “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek In the…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Each year, members of Toastmasters International’s Board of Directors present this distinguished honor to a chosen few corporate sponsors…
By Emily Murray DTM In our September business meeting, the District Council voted to participate in the Toastmasters International LinkedIn campaign, which started on January…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director “The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth and how long you plan to stay…
by Denise McConnell DTM Division A Director As we approach the end of our 2023 – 2024 Toastmasters year, I am working with the area…
by Samantha Watt, D25 Contest Coordinator Ahoy, Toastmasters adventurers! Set your compasses to excitement and join us as we recount the thrilling tales of…
by Nicole Dogan, Area 23 Director Have you heard a great speech? The kind where you are thinking about the topic, the speaker, or…
by Candie Blunt, Area 42 Director I had the pleasure of volunteering this past weekend at the 2024 Toastmasters Conference. This marks my third time…
by District Director, Emily Murray, DTM Finger in this pie, finger in that pie, she’s here, she’s there, she’s everywhere! Anna Kielpinski is our…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM, Club Growth Director Mindful Masters, holding their Open House on April 4, 2024, had meticulously planned this event over a…
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,…
by Emily Murray District Director DTM If you took sunshine and made it into something solid, it would probably be gold. Our March 2024 Outstanding…
by Larry Prince, D25 Toastmaster Fundamentals Chair Do you realize that when a person becomes a Toastmaster, they’re establishing a new social contract? The first…
by Krystal Besaw Annual Conference Chair As Toastmasters, we are constantly on a journey of self-discovery and growth, and this year’s annual conference theme, “Our…
by John Aparicio Division D Director Serving as Division D Director has been quite a daring adventure. I did not know what I was in…
By District Director, Emily Murray, DTM For lunch today I ate chocolate chip cookie dough and a peach Red Bull from 7-11. I feel no…
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…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Congratulations to Thumbs Up Toastmasters for creating a productive meeting that consisted of celebrating your Charterversary (37 years)…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director In the world of Toastmasters, where individuals strive to become proficient communicators and leaders, one often overlooked investment…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Are you inspiring? Who do you know that is? I certainly don’t think that I am. To me, I’m…
by Shameika McAllister DTM Division B Director Shameika McAllister, Division B Director in Toastmasters, shares invaluable insights into leadership, organizational management, accomplishments, challenges, and plans…
by Karen Coleman DTM In the heart of Coppell, Texas, a group of passionate individuals came together with a singular goal: to empower the youth…
By Donna Young DTM Provisional Policy Chair Have you ever noticed that one size does not fit all? Have you ever got hooked on a…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Are you familiar with the theme song from the old cartoon show Gummi Bears? Editing it just slightly for…
by Lydeisha Gossett If you were born between 1901 and 2025, you belong to one of the seven generations alive today. In my family, the…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director As a Club Growth Director in Toastmasters, the journey to success is paved with challenges and victories alike.…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director IT Egos has been named the Toastmasters Open House Winner of the month! On February 20th, IT Egos…
March 11, 2024 Dear Leaders, What an amazing centennial celebration this year’s convention will be—set to take place where it all began 100 years…
by Jesse Ford DTM, Program Quality Director Are you, or soon to be a newly minted DTM in District 25? Do you want to walk…
by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director There is an old saying that “A Toastmaster wears many hats” and boy this time of year that…
by Laurie McKee 2023-2024 Recognition Chair Three cheers to District 25 clubs and members! District 25 started the year with 29 awards and incentives that…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Area 34 Director There is a profound sense of fulfillment when an event unfolds exactly as envisioned, leaving everyone delighted to…
by Samantha Watt District Contest Coordinator As the contest season began for District 25, I found myself brimming with excitement! We had an exceptional first…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Fake it ‘til you make it. This is one of my biggest guiding mantras. I don’t have to know…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director It’s that time of the year – time to re-invest in your growth and development through Toastmasters! For clubs…
by David Winkowski DTM Division E Director I remember the first Area Contest I attended. I had been a Toastmaster for maybe a couple of…
by Patty Wyatt VPPR Keller Communicators What do you share with 200 high school students? You give them something essential, yet dynamic – you show…
By Samantha Watt Are you ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of Toastmasters International’s District 25? Now is your chance!…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director January’s Outstanding Member of the Month is the perfect example of what having a little support can do! Having…
by Hilda Guffey VPE San Angelo Toastmasters “Good evening, Toastmasters!” Or… should we say, “Good Morning Toastmasters?!!” On Friday, February 2nd (which was Saturday, February 3rd…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Whether you’re a Baby Boomer, GenX, Millennial, or GenZ, you are cordially invited to join us virtually for…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director January 27th-28th, 2024 marked my first-ever experience attending the Mid-Year International Trio Training in Dallas, catering to regions…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Congratulations to MidCities Achievers Toastmasters, and a huge shout out to Isleen Rodriguez, for hosting their first Open…
Ernestina Piñones was a longtime friend to many and aa member of Toastmasters since April 1, 2000. She passed away on January 5, 2024. Her…
Did you know October 22, 2024, will mark 100 years since the first Toastmasters meeting? It’s official: from now through December 31, 2024, you are…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM, Club Growth Director Congratulations District 25 Toastmasters for a strategic move in leveraging the power of Fall Open Houses to fortify…
by District Director Emily Murray DTM The Toastmasters International LinkedIn Advertising Campaign has started – I hope you are ready! If you’d rather watch a…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director My role as Club Growth Director for the past six months has been a whirlwind of excitement, challenges,…
by Jerod Blackman, Division C Director As we enter the second half of the Toastmasters term, Division C Director Jerod Blackman reflects on the valuable…
by Jesse Ford, DTM Program Quality Director What do ducks put in their soup? QUACKERS… What did the ghost order on Halloween? SCREAM OF MUSHROOM……
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM, Club Growth Director As we step into the new year, let’s enjoy the glow of opportunity with our 2023-2024 incentive rewards…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Area 61 Director Tuc Goodwin is pleased to report that the NST Toastmasters Fall ‘23 Open House, which…
by Jason Jett D25 Chief Judge, 2023-2024 When I was first asked to consider the role of District 25 Chief Judge, I replied with the…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director I can’t even begin to keep up with our December 2023 Outstanding Member of the Month. She does so…
by Michelle Bayes, DTM, District Finance Manager Introduction: Embarking on my Toastmasters journey in April 2006, I navigated through various corporate clubs before finding my…
by Alisha McCuan My name is Alisha McCuan and I joined Toastmaster’s club Mr. Cooper Speaks in October of 2023. I decided to join so…
Divit Gupta, a member of IT Egos Toastmaster Club within D25 recently was named the recipient of the prestigious Indian Achievers’ Award for outstanding contributions…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Am I being picky by picking a Pickering? Absolutely! Allan Pickering is our Outstanding Member of the Month 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…
December 11, 2023 Dear Toastmaster, As you may have already heard, an improved version of Base Camp is launching early next year. This platform upgrade…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director For November, we may not have a specific Open House award winner, but that doesn’t mean our Toastmasters…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Hello, Sunshines! You’ve heard me say it before and I will definitely say it again – Hello, Sunshines! Since…
A Collaboration by Michael Levy, Diana Patton, Chuck Mencke, and Lawrence Reid The District 25 web team consists of Michael Levy, Webmaster, as well as…
by Shuhdi Hashim Division F Director District Director Shuhdi Hashim stands at the helm of Division F, steering the ship with a wealth of experience…
by Najaf Dostaliyev Club Leads Chair View the Speaker to Trainer Workshop here – 12/9/23 Have you ever considered the challenges of training others,…
by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director How do you make Gold Soup? You put in 14 carrots obviously! So, what do you get when…
by Sallie Spradlin-Jett, D25 Public Relations Manager, 2023-2024 What would happen if you climbed into the basket of a hot air balloon and before you…
By District Director DTM District Director December! This is a month of significance no matter how you look at it. It’s the end of the…
by Phylliss Christian Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Register for this workshop: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qce-oqj4rE9eGBplg5ockeMNfjzdyJp7O In the dynamic realm of Toastmasters, the lectern often serves as a…
John Bergs, DTM – March 18 1956 – November 13, 2023 by Diana Patton DTM Past District Governor John’s Toastmasters District service is listed…
by Karen Phelps Ever gone to the same place on vacation in a different year and had a completely different experience – just as special…
Featuring Denise McConnell DTM Division A Director Denise McConnell joined Toastmasters in May 2009. Since that time, she then has been a member of many…
by Divit Gupta Thriving in a new cultural environment involves immigrants actively seeking valuable advice, connecting with the appropriate individuals, seeking support when necessary, advocating…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Fellow D25 Toastmasters, In the dynamic world of Toastmasters, our journey extends far beyond the lectern. Here are…
by Emily Murray District Director DTM Our October Outstanding Member of the Month has her fingers in many pies, but you might not know it.…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM, Club Growth Director The month of October was definitely THE month for open houses. A huge shout-out to you, District…
by Jin Lim Area 62 Director The District 25 Summit Area Council Meeting was a dynamic gathering that brought together many area directors, club…
by District Director, Emily Murray, DTM With November comes Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving comes reflection on what we are thankful for. You are not really surprised…
by Emily Murray, DTM District Director My work desk is filled with Halloween decorations. I have skeletons, bats, coffins, black cats, zombies and more. I…
Mara White, VPPR of Irving Toastmasters, has some great advice about how to get your club featured on a TV news spot. Mara saw a…
by John Aparicio Division D Director I am blessed to have started my Toastmasters Journey on March 1st, 2021. I am honored to have served…
Contributions by Chuck Mencke, DTM; Jill Morrison, DTM; Jason Jett Are you looking for a unique and enriching experience without doubling your Toastmasters meeting commitments?…
by Clark Pfarner D25 Hot Topics Editor In the world of Toastmasters, where individuals hone their public speaking skills and leadership abilities, the integration of…
by Laurie McKee, D25 2023-2024 Recognition Chair The Recognition Chair is a District Role I had no idea existed until last year. When asked if…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM Club Growth Director The September 25th meeting for Progressive Leaders Toastmasters was a remarkable celebration, not only marking the Open House…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Who loves rules, regulations, procedures, policies, minutia, what if’s, how-to’s, and someone named Robert? Not me! Thankfully, this month’s…
Featuring Shameika McAllister, Division B Director How long have you been in Toastmasters, and what club officer roles have you filled? I have been a…
by Brandi Wesley and Samantha Watt Fostering camaraderie and collaboration among clubs is always a bright idea. Recently, Nissan Toastmasters and Golden Triangle Toastmasters seized…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director This photograph serves as a testament to my underlying motivation. I will always share the story of how…
by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director It all started about a year ago when our now District Director, but then Program Quality Director, Emily…
by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director, The Summit is COMING, The Summit is COMING … Are you feeling the excitement? I am! Former First…
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…
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…
by Savannah Smith On Thursday, August 31st, the D25 Town Hall was taken over by our very own Strategic Planning Committee (SPC). Prior to the…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Helloooooo Sunshines! It often seems to me that life is just one challenge after another. I’m sure there are…
by Tammy Kasterke DTM Youth Leadership Chair Do you feel a “YLP” buzz in District 25? Sure, I feel it because I am the district’s…
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…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Blue Castle Collaborators is a welcoming, friendly, and supportive community club affiliated with the Cook Children’s Health Care…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM Club Growth Director Reminiscing regarding the time spent at the Toastmasters International Convention held in Nassau, Bahamas, became a momentous…
Complied by Chuck Mencke DTM (on behalf of Colleyville Toastmasters) For those of you that have not heard, we lost one of our dear District…
August 16, 2023 Dear Toastmaster, As announced during the Board Briefing at the 2023 International Convention today, the Board of Directors has decided that on…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Helloooooo Sunshines! If you’ve heard anything about why I joined Toastmasters, you know that this is one of the…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Share Your Sunshine Longhorn Toastmasters! Longhorn Toastmasters triumphed as the Open House Winner for the month of July…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Najaf Dostaliyev! Mr. Enthusiasm! Bouncy, trouncy, and full of fun, fun, fun, our outstanding member of the month for…
by Evan Escher Area 41 Director On Saturday, July 22nd, the District 25 leadership team gathered for the first District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting of…
from Aundrea Payne International Speech Contest Regional Finalist To District 25, I have been trying to find the right words for you for weeks. I’m…
By Maribeth Desuyo DTM and Lola Stone DTM – Summit DTM Ceremony Co-Chairs Get ready for the Toastmasters District 25 DTM Ceremony, the event of…
by Jill Morrison DTM End of Year Celebration – Co-Chair Legacy … a profound concept that encompasses the impact we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned…
by Bob Beideck, DTM My name is Bob Beideck and I am the DTM Advisor for this Toastmasters year. In December, I proudly achieved my…
by David Winkowski Division E Director When I compare my early days as a Toastmaster with where I am now, I am surprised at the…
July 28, 2023 Dear Toastmaster, Over 4,500 of you registered to join us live for the Talking Toastmasters webinar that was originally planned for last…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Hello Sunshines, and welcome to the beginning of a bright new Toastmasters Year! We’re in our first month, and…
by Jerod Blackman Division C Director While spring is generally seen as the season of growth and rebirth, Toastmasters chooses summer to represent ours –…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director As Toastmasters International announced the upcoming dues increase effective August 1, 2023, it is natural to reflect on…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM 2022-2023 District Director Our July Outstanding Member worked tirelessly throughout the month of June to close out the year with a…
By Najaf Dostaliyev Club Leads Chair It was 9:00 am on Saturday July 8th, and like me, many other enthusiastic D25 members and guests were eager to…
by Jesse Ford DTM 2022-2023 Club Growth Director Now I know most of the time everyone would tell you that you have to have a…
July 5, 2023 Dear Toastmasters Club President and Club Secretary, Your club has important votes to cast during the 2023 Annual Business Meeting. As stated…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Co-Chair In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet muses on the significance of names, stating that a rose would still smell sweet…
by Jerrod Blackman MBA, DL4, EC1 2022-2023 District Contest Coordinator Time has flown by and another Contest Season comes to its conclusion for District 25. …
It’s June and SO MANY BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING! This is just a little reminder to not forget the little things too. In either May…
by Allan Pickering DTM 2023 Summit Chair I’ve got homework for every single member of District 25! I want you to mark your calendars for…
by Marian Hicks 2023 Annual Conference Chair How can I describe the 2023 Make Your Mark conference? I could say it was a learning experience.…
by Bert Yow DTM You may think that Toastmasters just teaches public speaking. That’s true about public speaking, but the fundamental skill set that Toastmasters…
by Thomas Goodwin The event titled “Happy Endings and Exciting Beginnings” truly embodied its theme. It all started with District Director Marcheta Gardner leading us…
by Jesse Ford DTM Club Growth Director What happens when you have an open house event and two out of three members of the Trio…
by Laurie McKee Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) is one of the best-known secrets within District 25. Last year, I attended a TLI briefing before facilitating…
by Krystal Besaw, Division E Director With the summer sun shining and Summit planning in full swing, I am struck by the realization that my…
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…
by Patty Wyatt PR Awards Banquet Chair Hey, Toastmasters! D25 will celebrate all of you at our annual Awards Banquet. Yes, you – our members…
by Michelle Debenport 2022-2023 Public Relations Manager We are thrilled to announce the winners of the District 25 Club Website Contest! These outstanding clubs have…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Please accept the district’s sincerest appreciation for the incredible work you put into making the annual conference a fantastic…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM Past District Director Gary Miller, DTM, proud member of the Burleson Toastmasters Club since 2011 and member of Toastmasters International since…
by Marian Hicks DL5 Annual Conference Chair Guess what’s happening this week? If you guessed Annual Conference, YOU’RE RIGHT! The excitement is mounting and will…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director The man, the myth, the legend… Jerod Blackman… said with my outside voice! Please join me in congratulating Jerod…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director I want to express my gratitude to all the dedicated Area and Division Directors of the current term.…
by Jesse Ford DTM Club Growth Director What do you get when you mix 3 skilled speakers, table topics and 30 (yes, 30) guests? The…
by Donna Young DTM 2023-2024 Alignment Chair Q: “Who draws the lines for our Toastmaster Area, Division, and District?” A: Why, the Alignment Committee does!…
by Jesse Ford: DTM Club Growth Director Congratulations to Panther City Toastmasters for being the March Open House winner. The luck of the Irish comes…
by Jason Jett Division C Director That’s a line from a song in Les Misérables that Eponine sings as she is dying. It’s a beautiful,…
by Melissa Syphrett, SAA, Mr. Cooper Speaks I served as Contest Toastmaster at a virtual Area 24 competition. Looking back, I expected something very different…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director He’s the One, the Only…. NUMBERS Guy, for D25! Yes, our Toastmaster of the month is Larry Core! Larry…
by Michelle Debenport Hello D25 Toastmasters! It is time to show District 25 what you’ve got! You are invited to participate in our 2023 CLUB…
by Tessie Kau Area 21 Director What is a DEC? The District Executive Committee (DEC) serves as the voice of District 25. DEC meets quarterly,…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Ever wonder “how” quiet people get things done? Me, too! Our outstanding toastmaster for this month is one of…
by Kelsey Dean Division D Director I recently attended the funeral of Bonne Stroman, one of D25’s own. While I didn’t know Bonne very well,…
by Marian R. Hicks Annual Conference Chair Registration for the annual Conference is now open. The conference vision is to provide attendees with an engaging,…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM 2023 District Leadership Committee Chair Did you know you are responsible for electing the leaders of District 25? Your club has…
by Michelle Debenport Public Relations Manager Hello, Toastmasters of District 25! “D25 is on the March,” and we’re not just talking about public speaking. Recent…
by Michelle Debenport Public Relations Manager Attention all D25 Toastmasters! Are you ready to show off your club’s website to the world? Our 2023 CLUB…
by Jesse Ford DL5/SR5 Club Growth Director This month’s Open House Winner, Strategic Communicators, is doing exceptionally well and is setting a high standard for…
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…
by Kim Story DTM Annual Conference DTM Chair The DTM Award is the highest education level that an individual Toastmaster can achieve, and the DTM…
March 7, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We hope you and your members are enjoying the new process for submitting international dues payments with the new…
by Jim Jameson District Pathways Coordinator When you first started in Toastmasters (or Pathways) you probably began by looking at your projects in sequence. For…
February 28, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We are pleased to announce that after a successful pilot, Self-Pay is now available for all clubs to…
This email has been sent to all club officers and District leaders, except those who were part of the Self-Pay pilot. February 23, 2023 Dear…
by Jesse Ford DL5. SR4 Club Growth Director Amazing club leaders organizing an incredible open house can only mean one thing – guests! Roanoke Texas…
by Brandi Wesley Division B Director Ah, February! The month of love! Whether we bought someone a gift, shared a sweet sentiment, exchanged hugs, or…
by Jerod Blackman D25 Contest Coordinator February is upon us and with it begins Speech Contest Season! A time for us to gather and grow…
by Wayne D. Lewis One potential question an evaluator can ask before providing feedback to a speaker is “May I evaluate your speech (name of…
by Jack Landry DTM The D25 spring 2023 Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI) general session topic is “teamwork.” The session is based on concepts covered in…
February 9, 2023 Dear Toastmaster, In August 2022, the Board of Directors made the decision to no longer offer the option to purchase print paths…
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…
All Rise! Here Comes the Judge! by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director No, not that kind of judge … lol. This month’s outstanding toastmaster represents…
by Susan Ruth Editor’s note: For 2 years our meetings have been held virtually. For newer members and for those of us who may have…
This was compilation was a labor of love with contributions by many who learned, respected and whose lives were impacted by Bonne. There was no…
by Candi Blunt I had the opportunity to attend a demo meeting of a new Toastmasters group named R.A.R.E. on Saturday, January 28th. Gabrielle Faulkner,…
This email has been sent to all club officers of clubs in good standing. February 7, 2023 Dear Club Officer, If your club has…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels VC2 Division A Director The last 3-1/2 years have been ones where I’ve grown by leaps and bounds, because I was brave…
by Jesse Ford CGD DL5 SR4 What can be better than an Open House meeting? An Open House that is also a Golden Gavel, of…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director Calling all club officers current or future! Toastmasters Leadership Institute training sessions are now open and active for…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director A quiet leader listens and speaks when they have something to say, their words have weight, they get things…
From Toastmasters International President, Matt Kinsey, DTM As you know, practice and feedback are at the heart of the Toastmasters learning experience. Building on…
By Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, IPDD, Leadership Committee Chair I have always heard, if you want something done, give it to a busy person. This…
By Emily Murray, DTM, Program Quality Director Winter TLI Season is upon us! There will be 13 sessions hosted by D25; 7 led by the…
By Jim Jameson, Pathways Coordinator Perhaps one of these is you: I’m already a great speaker and a terrific leader — I don’t need…
By: Jerod Blackman, D25 Contest Coordinator 2022-2023 December is upon us and with it quickly approaches Speech Contest Season! Over the first half of this…
By Krystal Besaw, Division E Director You may be someone who says, “I don’t have time to go to events and network.” Or perhaps…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Draw your Bridge? What? You want me to “draw?” Excuse me… are we getting colored pencils… oh wait… CRAYONS!!! …
By Marcheta Gardner, DTM, District Director The following information has been received regarding voting at the club level A member can vote on any…
by John Aparicio Area 42 Director I am so grateful for a willing TEAM to help us all succeed. I was able to attend our…
by Shuhdi Hashim Area 62 Director It was an immense pleasure to facilitate an area council meeting for the first time. I was only a…
by Dave Papenrmeir Summit Manager At the D25 Summit last Saturday, District members got out of their comfort zones and bridged the gap from where…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director TikTok… Instagram… LinkedIn… Facebook! Do you know what these have in common? Our November Toastmaster of the month, that’s…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM Immediate Past District Director Have you ever thought to yourself, I would like to be more involved in District 25, but…
by Jesse Ford CGD DL5 SR4 What do you get when you combine costumes, a zoom meeting, Toastmasters and guests? A great Halloween themed meeting…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director We had a wonderful time at the second District Executive Council (DEC) meeting on October 22, consisting of…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director Harvest is a wonderful time of the year. The trees change colors. It’s time for Halloween. After that…
By Phylliss Christian-Daniels If the question were asked what’s in it for me, Larry Mill’s answer would be DEDICATION. What a great example of exemplifying…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director Family dinner – a time of conversation and jokes. Time to catch up and connect. To relax and…
by Tammy Kasterke DTM Registration Chair No doubt, you’ve crossed a bridge. I know I prefer solid, sturdy bridges with rails-to-hold-on-to if needed. Crossing a…
by Jason Jett MS4 I call my youngest daughter PJ and Punkin’ Jo. It’s a play on her initials, SPJ, but dropping the S. The…
by: Jesse Ford DL5 SR4 When your Area Director says that your Open House was “One of the strongest meetings the club has had” my…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director This month we’re recognizing an “unsung hero!” This person shows up, in person and virtually, to support and do…
October 3, 2022 Dear Toastmasters members and leaders, Greetings from the team at World Headquarters (WHQ). The technology systems transition has been painful and fraught…
by Wayne Lewis PM5 What is it like to be in Toastmasters? Being in Toastmasters is like handing the support of your goals and dreams…
by Cassie Bullock, DL5, MS3 Summit Educational Chair As climbers get close to the summit, the atmosphere thins, the focus is sharp, and the excitement…
by Jesse Ford DL5, SR4 Club Growth Director Congratulations to Tip Top Toastmasters as the Open House winner for the month of August. Tip Top…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director The Toastmasters International Annual Convention is THE event we look forward to with anticipation and wonderment. What will be…
by Jesse Ford DL5, SR4 Club Growth Director The lights dim and everyone goes quiet. The stage is empty, and suddenly a familiar tune blares…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Ever get excited about finding a treasure! How about finding creative talent that no one seems to know about,…
by Clark Pfarmer DL2 I do “work” at work. Do I really need to attend the district’s business meeting, and on a Sunday to boot?…
by Rhonda McCarty MS2 There is only one opportunity for a first impression. District 25 Awards Banquet “Celebrating the Inspirations” exceeded my expectations as a…
by Brandi Wesley LD5 Division B Director Each year the world experiences seasonal changes as the Earth rotates around the sun. Because of the Earth’s…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director I’m a Toastmaster and not often at a loss for words, but WOW is the best I can…
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,…
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…
August 17, 2022 Dear Leaders, As you consider how to implement plans for your District or club this year, I’m excited to relay the recognition…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter Southlake Saturday Toastmasters has proclaimed themselves the greatest Toastmaster Club in the whole wide world. After attending one of their meetings, I…
bu Ankur Bora The meaning of life is not something you stumble across, like the answer to a riddle or the prize in a treasure…
by Jim Jameson D25 Pathways Coordinator Some of us ‘old timers may fondly remember the paper manuals. In those pages we could look ahead and…
by Ross Moore Club Extension Chair Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening fellow Toastmasters. I am expanding my term with the Club Growth team…
by John Aparicio Area 42 Director I was not sure what to expect at my first District Executive Council (DEC) and Leadership Training meeting on…
by Dave Papenmeier Summit Manager When we announced this year’s Summit vision a couple of months ago, we were just opening our call for speakers.…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels Division A Director I will be the first to admit that I had no idea what Toastmasters had to offer me. I…
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…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter I received a warm Texas welcome from Burleson Toastmasters with a quick response regarding their virtual and in-person capabilities and welcoming me…
by Jim Jameson Pathways Coordinator As we kick off a new Toastmasters year we introduce the new team that will promote and support Pathways across…
by Kelsey Dean Division D Director Incoming Area 24 Director, Laurie McKee, shared her thoughts about installing officers for the first time. She advises to…
by Donna Young DTM Division A Director 2021-2022 We DREAMED about summer all winter. We DREAMED about meeting in person. We DREAMED of breathing free,…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director D25, we are celebrating not one, not two, and even not three … BUT “19” Outstanding members for the…
by Alberto Pineda One beautiful morning, I dropped my shirts off at the dry cleaners. The lady there asked me, “Are you working from home?” …
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director Unfortunately, it is so. With the www.toastmasters.org website revamp, part of the update was to make Toastmasters sales…
by Jesse Ford DL5/SR3 Club Growth Director As your D25 Club Growth Director, it is my pleasure to EMPOWER you with the new 2022-2023 legacy…
by Bridgette Beal PM4 Do you know the jolt of excitement you experience when you find yourself a part of something important? That was the…
by Cassie Bullock, DL5, MS3 Summit Educational Chair Who inspires you? Sometimes it is someone on a stage, sometimes a co-worker, and sometimes your fellow…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director AAFCU Flying Toasters hosted a great Open House on June 22nd. This was their first meeting in person…
July 8, 2022 Dear Toastmasters Club President and Club Secretary, Your club has important votes to cast during the 2022 Annual Business Meeting. As stated…
by Marylee Mims DTM PDG July is the beginning of a new Toastmasters year! It’s the perfect time to plan what you want to accomplish…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Co-Chair 2021-22 Awards Banquet The year of Inspired by You has concluded. It is now Celebration Time! So Come On! and…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director His home club, Roanoke Texas Toastmasters club, called him, “Mr. Toastmaster.” Known, for his love of family, his wife…
by Dawn Pitts DTM It started out as a friendly competition. My Toastmaster’s journey, that is. I wanted to be like my sister. My mentor.…
by Ankur Bora PM5 Toastmasters blossomed out of a single club. Ninety-eight years ago, Ralph C. Smedley, hosted the first meeting. The organization grew generation…
by the 2022-2023 TLI TEAM Note: Details on supplemental sessions updated July 8, 2022 on TLI page. We have SEVEN FABULOUS TLI SESSIONS hosted…
by Kelsey Dean SR4 & Jamie Pickering DTM Do you like to be first? Do we have an opportunity for you! Join D25’s Strategic Planning…
by Clark Pfarner Incoming Area 33 Director What did I just get myself into? I promised myself I would say No if and when I…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Who do you call when you need something done? You call someone busy! This month, we called on our…
by Sallie Jett We may be in the dog days of summer, but don’t let this heat get you down. We have lots of FUN…
by Dave Papenmeier DTM Summit Manager This year, the vision for the Summit is to energize members out of their comfort zone and bridge the…
June 9, 2022 Dear Toastmaster, Each year, the Annual Business Meeting allows clubs the opportunity to vote on important matters that shape the future of…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director First Command Toastmasters had their first hybrid Open House on May 3, 2022, with a theme of Stars…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Are you ending the year hitting the mark for your Pathways goals or falling a little short? Either way, you can…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director We all want to make sure our club’s information is out there as accurately as possible in as…
by Lola Stone IP5 District Contest Coordinator The District 25 Evaluation Speech and International Speech Contests were recorded and then played during the Contest Watch…
by Coleen Kelley Truckin’ Toastmasters I am a conference addict. Most of my vacation time is spent traveling, listening to speakers and panels ranging from business…
by Ankur Bora PM5 It’s easy to have a good attitude when things are going well. But what happens when situations in your life go…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM – District 25 Web Team Member Do you know what goes on behind the scenes at District 25? Do you know…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you are lucky enough to have held a role serving under this month’s Outstanding Member, then you, too,…
by David Winkowski SR1 Area 51 Director On April 28, 1945, Wichita Falls was a growing community, firmly rooted in the cattle and oil industries. …
by Marcheta Gardner DTM Program Quality Director Hello District 25! Your Program Quality Director poppin’ in to say Thank You for staying the course with…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director Who stole your heart? Heart of Texas Bridge Gappers of course! How did they steal it? With an…
by Greg Pick DTM Pathways Coordinator The Home Club setting in Pathways allows members to connect with their VP Education through Basecamp. Home Club Setting…
by Dru Murray, VC1 Progressive Leaders Being a Toastmaster helps us navigate life through lessons on how to handle unexpected events. Every day, every month,…
Dear Toastmaster, As we prepare for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform launch, testing is taking longer than expected. It is important to us that…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter It’s been 2 years since we’ve encountered that dreaded word .. Covid. Our world has changed with some of us meeting in…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director A Little Rain They say in life a little rain must fall. When my children were little and were…
by Ankur Bora PM5 Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Love unites us. To love ourselves and others without conditions is the…
by Lola Stone, D25 Contest Coordinator 2021-22 Spring has officially sprung with warmer days, blooming landscapes, rainy weather, and rainbows. Spring is the time of…
by Kelley Rene PM4 Administrative Manager The word Speechcraft captivated me the first time I heard it. I didn’t know what it was, but I…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director 1, 2, 3… ok again, 1, 2, 3… Ok this time, everyone jump! This month’s outstanding member makes himself…
by Greg Pick DTM Pathways Coordinator How do Basecamp, Level Completion, and Home Club relate in Pathways – quite splendidly it turns out. Let’s explore!…
by Robi Ley DTM 2018-2019 District Director Really? Would you really try to build a house without a blueprint? What do you think the result…
by Sallie Jett, San Angelo Toastmasters Hello D25 Toastmasters! It is time to show District 25 what you’ve got! You are invited to participate in…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director. Clearly Speaking had an exciting Open House/Golden Gavel meeting on March 23, 2022, with Ron Davis giving a…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Annual Conference Volunteer Chair What are your plans to Becoming the One? Your club will soon be electing new officers for…
by Dana Morgan Barnes DTM PDG – District 26 Kindness … There’s a Thought! The past couple of years has been challenging for all…
Dear Club Officer, We are excited to announce that we are preparing for the May launch of our new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)…
The Winds of Change by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Sometimes change sneaks up on us. Other times change is right in your face, BIG…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter There’s family you are born with and family you choose. If you are lucky, they are one in the same. At…
by Lola Stone IP5, LD4 – D25 Contest Coordinator Fellow Toastmasters: March is the month when Spring is in the air, bringing the winds…
by Kennya Sanchez Power Communicators Did you know dancing has its own communication style? Many of us joined Toastmasters to improve our communication and leadership…
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!…
by Ankur Bora Everyone has times in their life when they genuinely try to pursue their dream. Then there are some who follow their dream,…
by Richard Brown DTM Wichita Falls Club #305 The year was 1972. Richard Nixon was president. A man walked on the moon. For the last…
by Steven Timmons DTM Do you find yourself embracing change or avoiding it at all costs, including Pathways? In our crazy world, change occurs daily.…
