by Joyce Trimble AWARDS CEREMONY is August 11 The anticipated yearly Awards Ceremony is in full engagement to provide an opportunity to surround yourself with friends and fellow club members. This year we are returning to the elegance of the Ridglea County Club in Fort Worth as we celebrate your personal journey, your club’s journey,…
by Les Condit, DTM I wanted to make it to DTM very early on in my Toastmaster’s journey. I was working at a steady pace toward education awards in my own club. Speeches and awards slowed down while I was doing 2 years of service for District 25, but I picked up speed once I…
by Charlie Bowles Division E Director, 2017-2018 First Texas Toastmasters club has been operating since 1945! “I call this meeting of the Wichita Falls Toastmasters to order.” With that, President Steven Marsh started the evening just the way another club leader did 73 years earlier. On that April day in 1945, Dr. Louis E. Tompkins…
by Greg Pick District Director 2017-2018 In Toastmasters I have had many mentors who inspired, encouraged, and molded me into a leader. The leadership skills I have developed are a testament to our Toastmasters tag line “Where Leaders Are Made.” I continue to serve in officer roles in my clubs. Each time I serve in…
by Greg Pick District Director Hi fellow members, It’s hard to believe we only have about 7 weeks until the end of the 2017-2018 Toastmasters year! Have you achieved the goals you established at the beginning of our year together? If you have, congratulations! If you’ve not reached them, there is still time! Perhaps take…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM D25 Contest Coordinator, 2017-2018 Toastmasters and friends, what a great time we had at the Tall Tales and International Speech Contests on May 4th and 5th! Snow sharks, dragons and alligators . . . OH MY! What do these have in common they were the topics of the first, second and…
by Bob Beideck DTM Spring Conference Chair As the Spring 2018 Conference Chair, I learned a lot. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. This is one of the hardest things, especially since I like to be independent, but it’s impossible to do everything yourself and you take away learning opportunities from others. Trust the…
by Jamie Pickering Help me welcome, President Deepak…, International Vice Deepak…, Toastmasters International First Vice President Deepak Menon! It took us a couple times to get the title right, but we’ll never mistake the impact Deepak Menon had on our district. The plan was simple; hand out some corporate awards, make some marketing calls, attend…
by Melissa Southerland A low hum of conversation surrounds you. Excitement is in the air. The District 25 2018 Spring Conference has arrived! You nervously walk up to the first timers table and are cheerfully greeted by Amanda Vasquez. “Great to see you! Her exhilarating demeanor makes you even more enthusiastic about the adventure that…
