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What Are You WAITing For? Meet the WAIT Agenda Item!

by Bob Fariss of Colleyville Toastmamasters How Bob Fariss of Colleyville Toastmasters turned a simple acronym into a powerful club ritual. Every great Toastmasters meeting has a rhythm — the prepared speeches, the Table Topics, the evaluations. But Colleyville Toastmasters recently added something unexpected to that rhythm, and members are still talking about it. It’s…

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Superpowers for Success: Get Ready for the D25 Toastmasters Annual Conference

by Maribeth Desuyo DTM Conference Education Chair The countdown has begun! The D25 Toastmasters Annual Conference is just around the corner, and this year’s theme, “Superpowers for Success,” promises an inspiring and empowering experience for every member. Mark your calendars for May 15–16, 2026, and get ready to discover and unleash the superpowers within you…

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Partnering with the Club Growth Team

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…

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MARCH OPEN HOUSE WINNER – Out on the Town Toastmasters

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…

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The Path to Distinguished: Reflecting on Our Progress and Our Purpose

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…

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