by Terry Bay DTM Division A Director Hello Toastmasters and Leaders, I hope everyone is having a great summer. I consider the month of August to be about family vacations and getting back to school. With Toastmasters, we are always learning. We have many communication and leadership opportunities throughout the year. We are now…
by Marty Varela Have you ever considered a monumental task and thought ‘I can’t do this?’ You look at it from every angle to assess the challenge and then plot a strategy for how you will get it done. Then you do something miraculous. You take the first step! You recognize that small actions…
by Lydeisha Gossett and Melissa Syphrett Coordinating Speechcraft with a fellow Toastmaster was a rewarding experience. Planning together allowed us to design an engaging program for our club and for the Speechcrafters we hosted. Completing the program also allowed us to build leadership skills and earn one more credential toward a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. Preplanning…
by Jessica (Chieh Yu) Chang I signed up for the New Member Experience: FUNdamentals Workshop to learn how to attract and retain new members. While I’m not a brand-new member, I recently stepped into the role of Vice President Public Relations and wanted practical strategies I could put to work immediately. Jason delivered exactly that…
by Paige Trimble It’s a Saturday night in downtown Denton. Brisket, mac and cheese, beans, and coleslaw are on the menu. I serve myself an iced tea and observe the many colorful and crafty shoes fluttering around the room. Compliments are exchanged, and the gratitude for the permission to wear comfortable attire is felt. You…
by Joyce Piñero District 25 Toastmasters celebrated the achievements of clubs and members at the “Here We Grew!” 24-25 Year End Celebration. Congratulations to all the toastmasters whose service and dedication contributed to the district’s success over the past year. Toastmaster of the Year Kelsey Dean This award recognizes the Toastmaster whose dedication, commitment and…
by Jesse Ford DTM IPDD Have you ever had that feeling when you meet somebody that you just instantly thought to yourself… “Oh man this is going to be good.” I don’t want to seem cliché, but in Toastmasters it seems to happen a lot. If you look around at any district event you will…
by Jesse Ford DTM IPDD Over the last few years, while serving in District leadership, there have been times when I thought to myself “no way I could never do that.” Then, guess what happened? Yep, I found myself doing said things. Somebody once told me an interesting quote/philosophy on leadership. “The number one job…
by Kelsey Dean Summit Manager Get ready for the 2025 Summit – a dynamic one-day experience created by members, for members. This year’s powerful theme, “Rising As One,” calls each of us to lift, lead, and grow together. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or a first-time storyteller, this is your chance to step into the…
