by Maribeth Fontabla, MS5 – Division F Director As a member of Toastmasters, I find this organization a great way to grow myself, personally, and professionally. I wish I’d discovered Toastmasters a long time ago. I am going to highlight three things I think makes Toastmasters the best organization for personal and professional development. First,…
By Craig Sims, IP1 I am new to Toastmasters. I’ve been a member for less than three months. Even so, I decided to attend the Banquet. To be honest, I wanted to attend the banquet for purely selfish reasons. Like many people, I have been feeling isolated because of the “lockdown” due to the Covid-19…
by The D25 Trio, Chris Raneri, Ninfa Flewitt, and Marcheta Gardner, DTM’s all It was exciting! It was invigorating! It was tiring! It was a chance to meet fellow Toastmasters from all around the world and put my newly purchased business cards to good use. All these things were felt the last two years when…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Someone famously once said, “There’s no I in TEAM!”. This is the mantra by which this month’s Outstanding Member of the Month lives and breathes. This member not only showed initiative by providing Zoom overviews to fellow teammates but also offered to be part of their Division TLI trainings…
by Fursey Gotuaco, DL2 It began with the club-level contest and ended with the Semi-Finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking …. In between, I zoomed in and out of Toastmaster clubs around the world. What an amazing experience!!! COVID 19 changed the landscape of the international speech contest. It took away the warm…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM Program Quality Director Recently I was asked to present at the Burleson Midday Rotary Club meeting about Toastmasters. Like us, our local Rotary Club is excited about the partnership with Toastmasters and Rotary International. Like any good Toastmaster, I brought a Toastmaster with me to do an evaluation, because we don’t…
by Calvin Dorsey, DTM Speakers Bureau Chair Mark your calendar for October 10th at 10 am for “How to Uncover the Glory of Your Story” presented by Pres Vasilev, 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking. This one-hour Zoom presentation will teach you how to bring your stories to life and keep your audience engaged. You will…
Toastmasters International to Club Presidents, VPE 8/25/20 August 25, 2020 Dear Club President and Vice President Education, With the continuing and evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, some members may still experience difficulties finding opportunities to present speeches in the club setting. As a club officer, you may occasionally encounter challenges with conducting meetings where there are enough participants…
by Greg Pick, DTM – Pathways Chairman The Pathways Learning Experience became the only game in town on July 1, 2020. Whether you are new to Toastmasters or an experienced member who is finally engaging with Pathways, Pathways projects help us develop real-world, relevant skills. The practical, flexible programs can help you in your career,…
