by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Overcoming hardship as a leader requires resilience and adaptability. Leading during difficult times means focusing on people first while simultaneously maintaining focus on the long-term vision. A leader must also first cultivate mental toughness. This means being able to handle stress, uncertainty, and adversity without losing sight of their…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director For over 100 years, our great Toastmasters organization has been developing leaders and speakers. The number of lives impacted grows daily with new people being introduced all the time. It’s exciting to think where we might be in the next 100 years, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.…
by Lola Stone DTM District Contest Chair Mark your calendars for May 16-17, 2025, as District 25’s Annual Conference promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with Vision, Inspiration, and Passion! This year’s theme—Embrace your Vision, Ignite your Inspiration, and Fuel your Passion—sets the stage for an extraordinary weekend designed just for VIPs like you!…
by Keith Boepple DTM Being a Contest Master is a joyful honor for me. In the course of the contest, I get to introduce a contestant, then interview them. Recently I was asked what I do to prepare for these dual tasks. Let me use the word SHINE as an anchor for my thoughts. I…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Program Quality Director As the overseer of the TLI Trainings, I have to say that it has been an incredibly rewarding experience – one that will always resonate in my heart. The second round of the Winter TLIs were hosted by our amazing Division Directors. If I had any doubts about…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director It’s that time of year again – dues renewal. A moment where we pause and reflect on the value we’re receiving and the direction we want to head. As a Toastmaster, this renewal is more than just a financial transaction; it’s an investment in your personal and professional…
by Samamtha Watt District Public Relations Manager Are you passionate about the future of District 25 Toastmasters? Do you want to play a key role in shaping its growth and success? If so, we invite you to apply for the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)! This two-year term offers a unique opportunity to work alongside district…
by Nicole Dogan Division B Director Over the past couple of weeks, I have been taking advantage of our in-person contest season. Since I joined Toastmasters during COVID, the in-person format was new to me. What I have experienced so far has been events run with the help of many individuals and coordinated by Area…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director Lakeside TAC Leaders – #3692 – Open House, Golden Gavel, Charterversary Lakeside TAC Leaders (formerly Lakeside Toastmasters) celebrated it’s 22nd Charterversary (virtually) on Tuesday, January 28th with an OPEN HOUSE CHARTERVERSARY EVENT! We welcomed eight guests to our celebration. An advanced community of Toastmasters, Lakeside TAC Leaders meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays…
