by Michelle Bayes, DTM, Club Growth Director Are you on the path towards a DTM? Let the club growth team assist in helping you achieve your goal as a mentor, coach or club sponsor. As we continue to “ignite our pipeline,” having Toastmasters willing to serve as club sponsors and mentors is vital to establishing…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Diirector Out on The Town Toastmasters Looking for a Toastmasters experience that pairs powerful speaking with a great meal? Discover our March Open House winner: Out on the Town Toastmasters! This unique club brings members and guests together on the second Saturday of each month, meeting at a different…
by Denise McConnell, DTM, District Director Think back to July, to the start of this journey to Becoming One! The dashboard showed 113 paid clubs. While that was a solid foundation, it was merely the baseline for the ambitious journey we were about to undertake. We knew then that the growth potential was immense, but…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Sometimes a member joins a club and makes an immediate difference. Since joining World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters in April of 2025, Isaiah Nwukor has done exactly that. He recognized a clear need to strengthen our outreach and to attract new members, and he acted with purpose and consistency.…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director As we step into March, the energy within our clubs is shifting from planning to execution. March is a pivotal month in the Toastmasters calendar—a time to solidify our foundations, celebrate our growth, and prepare for the final sprint of the program year. The Foundation of Growth: Member Renewals…
by Candie Blunt Annual Conference Decorations Chair When I was about seven years old, my family took a trip to Disneyworld. I was expecting a few rides like what you see at Six Flags. Instead, I found a playland full of whimsy and happiness at every turn. Walt Disney envisioned a world where your imagination…
by Joyce Piñero “Toastmasters is Toastmasters is Toastmasters no matter where you are; and Toastmasters’ people are Toastmasters are Toastmasters everywhere – warm, friendly, engaging, intelligent, wonderful.” Emily Murray, DTM, should know; she’s visited over 100 different clubs throughout Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States. Emily joined Toastmasters just over 20 years ago…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Renewing your Toastmasters membership is a valuable investment in your personal and professional development. One of the primary reasons to renew is the unique opportunity Toastmasters provides for continual growth in communication and leadership skills. The supportive environment allows you to practice public speaking regularly, receive constructive feedback,…
by John Aparicio, Conference Chair The District 25 Toastmasters Annual Conference is set to ignite inspiration and elevate excellence with this year’s dynamic theme, Superpowers for Success. At the heart of the conference experience are our powerful keynote speakers and transformative education sessions—designed to help every Toastmaster uncover, strengthen, and unleash their inner hero. Our…
