by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Welcome, District 25 members, to the exciting 2025-2026 Toastmasters Year! We are one month into our new year, and I hope you have or are making a plan for it. Our theme, Becoming One, is a powerful reflection of our commitment to unity and shared purpose. What does that…
by Chandler Cook The District Leadership Party brought a surge of energy and camaraderie to the virtual space. Held on Zoom, the event proved that connection and community can flourish even when shared through a screen. Incoming and outgoing district leaders gathered for an afternoon of laughter, creative games, and spontaneous fun. The festivities began…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Opening your club’s door to guests through an open house is much more than a simple invitation. It’s a dynamic opportunity to foster connection, spark interest, and showcase the best of your membership. No matter the theme, hosting an open house serves as a powerful tool for engagement,…
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…
