by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Marian R. Hicks: A Legacy of Leadership and Empowerment District 25 is proud to recognize Marian R. Hicks as the December Outstanding Member of the Month. Marian’s journey through Toastmasters is a masterclass in how a clear vision, combined with a passion for service, can transform an entire community.…
by Strategic Planning Committee Members January is the season of fresh starts. We set goals, reset priorities, and imagine what the year ahead could look like. In Toastmasters, the “New Year Mindset” comes at a perfect time – at the outset of the membership renewal period. As members of District 25’s Strategic Planning Committee (SPC),…
by Najaf Dostaliyev DTM Program Quality Director There’s something special about stepping off a plane into crisp winter air, feeling the raindrops tap gently against your jacket, and knowing that the road ahead, and the people you’re about to meet, will warm your heart. You can sense immediately that this journey will be filled with…
by Brady Watkins Division D Director If I asked you to close your eyes and picture a “great leader,” who comes to mind? Is it a historical figure? A CEO? A coach? Or perhaps a parent or a mentor? Regardless of who you pictured, I’m willing to bet you didn’t choose them because of their…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Our December Open House recognition goes to two clubs that didn’t just host an Open House – they truly embodied one of the district’s focus incentives, “Unite as One.” Congratulations to Abilene Toastmasters Club and Clearly Speaking Toastmasters Club for teaming up to create a standout Golden Gavel…
by Manisha Abhyanker DTM I joined Toastmasters in 2002 through a corporate club that met during lunch breaks. The members were enthusiastic, supportive, and actively involved beyond the weekly meeting. Within six months, I stepped into my first leadership role as club secretary which was a decision that began a long path of service and…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Take a moment if you will and recite the district mission with me, ‘We build new clubs, and support ALL clubs in achieving excellence.” These eleven words pack a very powerful message, and some of the foundational building blocks to achieve the mission sit under the umbrella of Club…
Achieve your Goals in Toastmasters by Denise McConnell DTM District Director As we step further into 2026, the initial “New Year” energy shifts from excitement to execution. For many of us, resolutions revolve around “leveling up” – whether that is a promotion at work, better social confidence, or finally mastering a specific skill. The secret…
