By Joyce Piñero “Everything you ever want is on the other side of fear,” is DTM Patty Wyatt’s mantra. The words hang on her bathroom mirror, reminding her every day. Patty attended Toastmasters for the first time in 1998, but was so paralyzed by fear that she did not return for twenty years. In 2018,…
by Jessica Chang The District 25 Toastmasters Summit, “Rising As One,” was an inspiring day filled with connection, laughter, and learning. As a presenter, I had the joy of leading an education session and seeing members fully engaged — sharing insights, participating in activities, and celebrating the power of communication and cross-cultural growth. As a first-time attendee…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director As the days grow shorter and the festive Winter TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the invaluable professional skills you’ve been honing right here in your club. Your club is not just a place for practice, but a nurturing ground for personal growth…
by Tammy Kasterke DTM Fellow Roanoke Member The Roanoke Texas Toastmasters Club is remembering a special club member, Hollis Omar Davis. Hollis passed away earlier this year. He left us quietly and humbly, mirroring how we came to know him 6 years ago when he joined our club. Hollis was 88 years old then. WOW! …
by Jim Jameson DTM Pathways Coordinator On October 22, a significant set of Pathways updates was released and became available in Base Camp. There are still a few details to be explored as we learn more about these. For now, here is a very brief overview of the key points: Meeting Roles: Before completing a…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Spotlight on Success: Honoring Diana Patton as Outstanding Member of the Month! D25 is thrilled to recognize Diana Patton as our Outstanding Member of the Month! Diana’s exceptional dedication, professionalism, and rapid deployment of the Summit web pages on the D25 website have earned her this well-deserved honor. The…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director District 25 has a good foundation with over 100 clubs on the current roster; however, as our mission dictates, we build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. The development of new clubs represents an effective approach to enrich our district, cultivate new relationships, and promote…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director What an amazing group of leaders who are helping their club learn and grow! Congratulations to Progressive Leaders Toastmasters (Club 3467810) for hosting a Golden Gavel Open House in September. Eight guests enjoyed the hospitality of this wonderful club celebrating its 12th anniversary! In a hybrid setting, members…
by Kelsey Dean Summit Manager What are you waiting for? While early bird pricing has ended, there’s still time to grab your full access pass -including meals – until Friday, October 24 at 11:59 p.m.. Prefer a pass without meals? No problem – those will be available right up until the day before the Summit.…
