by Chanakya Sah Attending the D25 conference has been a transformative experience for me as a Toastmaster. I joined Toastmasters in 2019, but initially struggled to connect and participate regularly. My early experiences were not particularly encouraging, and I didn’t learn much. However, my perception of Toastmasters and its offerings dramatically changed after attending the…
by the Hot Topics Editorial Board On Saturday, May 11th, the D25 Annual Conference hosted a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) ceremony, honoring ten exceptional members who achieved the highest accolade in Toastmasters. The DTM award is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and the countless hours they have invested in their personal and professional growth.…
by Kavita Raju “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek In the vibrant journey of the Mindful Masters Toastmasters Club, Coach Tammy Kasterke stands out as a beacon of inspiration and leadership. Her unwavering commitment and servant leadership have propelled the club…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Each year, members of Toastmasters International’s Board of Directors present this distinguished honor to a chosen few corporate sponsors around the world in recognition of their commitment to the ongoing professional development efforts of their employees. It is an honor to include TIAA on this list. TIAA sponsors six clubs nationally,…
By Emily Murray DTM In our September business meeting, the District Council voted to participate in the Toastmasters International LinkedIn campaign, which started on January 8, 2024, and ran for 90 days. For District 25, we had 1,226 unique people click on the advertisements, representing 0.56% of all viewers in our coverage area. Although this…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director “The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth and how long you plan to stay in it” was written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Ellen Glasgow in her 1942 book The Sheltered Life. OOOO…this saying makes me angry! Because it’s right. And because ruts are…
by Denise McConnell DTM Division A Director As we approach the end of our 2023 – 2024 Toastmasters year, I am working with the area directors to help our clubs finish strong. We want every member to get full credit for all their speeches as they progress through their paths. We are attending open houses…
