by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Toastmasters International Second Vice President, Matt Kinsey will be visiting District 25 January 25-28, 2020. Plans are being finalized for some exciting events with our District leadership team AND our members! This will include a Town Hall on Monday, January 27, at 7:00 PM. Check the District 25 home…
by Jamie Pickering, Chris Renari, Bobby Madera (Sung to the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”) It’s the most wonderful District 25 With the members Pathway-ing And Toastmasters playing in meetings of P.I.E. It’s the most wonderful District 25 It’s the hap-happiest District of all With those SAA greetings…
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 Diana Patton, DTM, District Webmaster Our District 25 clubs have had lots to celebrate throughout the first half of our 2019-2020 Toastmaster year. It was especially evident during the holiday season. Our 2019-2020 focus: Celebrating You, Seventy Years Strong has been a reminder to find reasons to celebrate our members, clubs, and District. Check…
by Thad Mantaro, Public Relations Manager “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” argues Juliet. And in doing so, she makes the assertion that names matter less than the point of reference. Her question arises in the context of one of the greatest plays…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator Have you read or heard the following statements? It is easier to keep a valued member than to find new members; Get members involved early to keep their interest and allow them to see the value in our program; and Toastmasters provides an excellent program that leads to better…
by Bobby Madera, DTM, Club Growth Director Wow! What a wonderful experience at the Summit with our fellow Toastmasters and distinguished guests. From the first District-wide Area Council to the keynote speeches, to the education sessions, and finally to the world-famous DTM ceremony, we left energized and excited about the greatness that is the District…
by Timothy Fields, DTM, Division Director Welcome to Toastmasters where leaders are made. We’ve all heard this phrase as members of Toastmasters. This tagline was put to the test at the second annual D25 Summit where seven fearless leaders and their band of warriors (Area Directors and club officers) converged at Whites Chapel for the…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director One, two, three, one more, and we’re good! Contests, conferences, summits, all events, and milestones of D25 have been captured over the years by our Outstanding Member of the Month, Mark Novak. On his own dime and his own time, Mark has never failed to be available to capture…
