From Toastmasters International President, Matt Kinsey, DTM As you know, practice and feedback are at the heart of the Toastmasters learning experience. Building on that foundation, I am excited to share that Toastmasters Yoodli is now live! Alongside your club evaluations, this artificial intelligence (AI) platform will serve as another powerful speech feedback tool.Toastmasters Yoodli can instantly provide analytical…
By Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, IPDD, Leadership Committee Chair I have always heard, if you want something done, give it to a busy person. This year, we have seen many busy people continue to stay busy by helping lead this District! They are getting better in the process. I know I did. What about you?…
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 district and 6 by the divisions. This winter our general session will focus on becoming an effective team leader. For Presidents, we are again holding our special President’s Breakfast training…
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 to learn and grow anymore. I’m like an old dog – Pathways is different, and I’m too tired to learn any new tricks. I’m just here for the people –…
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 Toastmasters year, we have come together to build bridges to our future and are actively working to Empower our Legacies. We’ve experienced growth and change and continued to work together…
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 you’re a person who asks yourself, “What’s the real value in networking anyway?” To evaluate if networking is something you should make time for, you must first consider the impact…
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!!! LOL… Those thoughts really went through my mind when I first heard the concept for the 2022 Summit theme! To my surprise and welcomed opportunity, we/D25 experienced a FUN packed,…
By Marcheta Gardner, DTM, District Director The following information has been received regarding voting at the club level A member can vote on any matter of club business while they attend the club meeting with the use of an online meeting platform. The member is considered present and part of the quorum as long…
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 first club success workshop this year led by our very own Jesse Ford CGD. He assembled an amazing panel of seasoned D25 Leaders, Jenny Riddle, Godfred Ahuma, Suresh Basyal, and…
