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…
by Samantha Watt, D25 Contest Coordinator Ahoy, Toastmasters adventurers! Set your compasses to excitement and join us as we recount the thrilling tales of the recent Evaluation Contest and International Speech Contest held at our conference this past weekend. Prepare to be whisked away on a journey of eloquence, wit, and sheer determination! Our…
by Nicole Dogan, Area 23 Director Have you heard a great speech? The kind where you are thinking about the topic, the speaker, or the atmosphere after the event. I am still vibing from exhilarating keynotes and sessions from the D25 Annual Conference. The theme: Our Next Great Adventure did not disappoint and left…
by Candie Blunt, Area 42 Director I had the pleasure of volunteering this past weekend at the 2024 Toastmasters Conference. This marks my third time volunteering, and each year, I embrace a new role to understand how each piece of the puzzle fits together. The conference consistently provides a fantastic and engaging experience, and I…
by District Director, Emily Murray, DTM Finger in this pie, finger in that pie, she’s here, she’s there, she’s everywhere! Anna Kielpinski is our April Outstanding Member of the Month because she helps others grow by pushing herself into new experiences and out of her comfort zone. While serving as this year’s Area 51…
