By Chris Raneri, DTM, Program Quality Director How do you replace a rock star? You find TWO rock stars! If you have attended a TLI this year, you have probably witnessed firsthand the yummy spread of food and the care that the September Outstanding Members have provided to our members and trainers. Marcheta Gardner and…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The Denver International convention was my third convention to attend, but I’d been hearing about them for years. I remember watching our past trios prepare for being gone a week, assigning tasks, and setting out-of-office email notices. These past three years, attending myself has been an experience I’ll carry…
by Sushma Kanugo, EC4 As a Toastmaster, I always wondered of “What is the Ultimate Goal that can be achieved in Toastmasters?” I started to google and started doing some research. I found so many videos about the World Championship of Public Speaking and Toastmasters Conventions. I was amazed and fascinated to listen to all…
by Diana Patton, DTM, Past District Governor Toastmasters International 2019 Convention was definitely a ‘Peak’ experience. This was my eleventh consecutive convention. This one may have been my favorite. It was held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. It was a lovely facility and easy to get to all the…
By Celeste Castro, DTM When I became a contest chair for Area 65 Division F in 2012-2013, I meet with Amon Carter Orators. Then I became Area Governor (which is now called Area Director) in 2014-2015, and I started going to the club as a Helping Hand. It was a long journey to make them…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator Calvin Dorsey had progressed through Pathways rapidly – he has completed three paths in the last 18 months. Consequently, we wanted to know how he motivated himself and overcame his fear of speaking. Questions and Answers When you started speaking how did you overcome any fear…
Thad Mantaro, District Public Relations Manager Toastmasters provides many incredible opportunities for members to develop new skills, meet great friends, and find ways to lead in their club. A Vice President Public Relations (VPPR) officer plays a unique role in assisting with club communications and serving as the communications engine of club events and activities.…
By Robi Ley, DTM, 2018-2019 District Director Hollywood galas have nothing on D25! The carpet may not have been red, but we had our own share of A-listers, paparazzi, and awards, awards, awards. Yes, I’m talking about our Annual Awards Banquet! If you missed it, you missed out. Once again, Ridglea Country Club hosted. The…
By Joyce Trimble, DTM, Outreach Chair BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR… Ever wished for something, got it but WAIT … that’s not what I meant? Such was the case recently at Mr. Cooper Speaks. One of our members wanted to complete his Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB), not because he had visions of completing his…
