March 11, 2024 Dear Leaders, What an amazing centennial celebration this year’s convention will be—set to take place where it all began 100 years ago in Southern California. Help spread the excitement about the 2024 International Convention—a once-in-a-lifetime milestone event that will be hosted in Anaheim, California, U.S., August 14–17—by utilizing Art Deco-themed promotional…
by Jesse Ford DTM, Program Quality Director Are you, or soon to be a newly minted DTM in District 25? Do you want to walk in the world-famous, often replicated, never duplicated District 25 DTM ceremony? Well, guess what, you’re in luck! You still have time. The deadline for submitting your DTM application to WHQ,…
by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director There is an old saying that “A Toastmaster wears many hats” and boy this time of year that is the truth. It all started in December when we held our first Winter TLI session. Winter TLI is all about the D25 leadership soup and the ingredients it takes…
by Laurie McKee 2023-2024 Recognition Chair Three cheers to District 25 clubs and members! District 25 started the year with 29 awards and incentives that are celebrated at the end of the year – two more have been added. Some of these are for members, others for clubs. Members, you are your club’s ray of…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Area 34 Director There is a profound sense of fulfillment when an event unfolds exactly as envisioned, leaving everyone delighted to have been a part of it. However, let’s be realistic – perfection isn’t always attainable. Yet, in those moments where things deviate from the plan, there lies an opportunity for…
by Samantha Watt District Contest Coordinator As the contest season began for District 25, I found myself brimming with excitement! We had an exceptional first contest on Saturday, February 3rd, hosted by our very own Area 64 Director Quran Anderson. Having engaged in numerous one-on-one training sessions with Area Directors and Contest Chairs, along with the…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Fake it ‘til you make it. This is one of my biggest guiding mantras. I don’t have to know everything, I don’t have to have done everything, I don’t even have to be sure I can do it, I just fake it until I get there. “Stay afraid but…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director It’s that time of the year – time to re-invest in your growth and development through Toastmasters! For clubs that have enabled self-pay, it’s pretty easy, although one of the steps might be a little confusing. Log into your profile on http://www.toastmasters.org, select ‘My Home’ (under the ‘Welcome, name’…
by David Winkowski DTM Division E Director I remember the first Area Contest I attended. I had been a Toastmaster for maybe a couple of years. Our president was working on her DTM and was also serving as our Area Director. She needed helpers, and I volunteered to be the Sergeant-at-Arms. I did not know…
