by Denise McConnell DTM District Director
District 25 members and leaders, we are united by a powerful dual purpose. Our mission is clear: We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. That mission is the engine of our growth. But how do we sustain that engine? By embracing our District Focus: Becoming One. These aren’t just slogans; they are two sides of the same coin, defining both what we do and how we do it.
The mission is our pledge to expand and to elevate. When we build a new club, we light a new beacon, extend our influence, and invite more people into the journey of personal development. When we support all clubs, we focus intently on excellence. We’re not just aiming for adequate; we’re reaching for the extraordinary.
But how do we achieve this measurable excellence? It’s through commitment to a defined roadmap: the Club Success Plan (CSP). This plan is the tactical blueprint for a club’s entire year. It transforms abstract goals into actionable steps, focusing our efforts on membership, education, and recognition. Every club leader and member is encouraged to review those goals now. Every club is capable of actively implementing the plan and reaching the objectives. With time still left in this Toastmasters year, every club’s success is well within reach.
And for any club that hasn’t yet formalized its vision, it is absolutely not too late! Completing your Club Success Plan now is the first, most powerful step toward achieving Distinguished status and realizing your full potential before the year is through.
Excellence, however, cannot happen in isolation. Becoming One transforms our potential into reality. “Becoming One” means we tear down the silos. It means that your club’s success is our collective success. We move from being a collection of distinct entities to a seamless, collaborative network. When Club A innovates and meets its goals, Club B adopts that successful strategy. When Club C struggles to fill an officer role or complete a project, every other club steps forward to offer support. We leverage our collective strength, our diverse perspectives, our shared experience, and our unified passion. We are one body and one voice, moving toward a single horizon of distinction. District 25 will be Distinguished in 2026!
Let’s commit to this vision: Let’s build new clubs with energy, execute our Club Success Plans with dedication, and operate every single day as One District. When we work together on our plans, we strengthen our collective excellence. Together, we can achieve our goal of being distinguished in 2026. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and shared purpose.
Have a Very Merry Christmas!!! I look forward to seeing you in 2026***
