by Laurie McKee YEC Co-Chair Are you joining me in Walking in Sunshine at the YEC? No, not yuck. YEC. It’s D25’s annual Year End Celebration (YEC) for the 2023-2024 Toastmaster year. While basking in the sun and planning the YEC, I’ve learned many things including learning awards and incentives, scouting event locations, and learning…
By Michelle Debenport PR Chair Year End Celebration Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: My first task as PR Chair for the Year-End Celebration (YEC) has been recruiting passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join our team (shout out to Allan Pickering, Liz Brenner, Steven Offutt, Bob Beideck, and Jenall Gold). By combining our diverse skills and interests,…
by Joyce Trimble DTM The highly anticipated 2024 Year-End Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, is shining brightly on the horizon, offering a wonderful opportunity to bask in the warmth of friends and fellow club members. This year, we return to the elegance of the Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth, reflecting on the sunshine…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM, 2022-2023 District Director The final awards at the Year End Celebration are always so exciting. Here are the top five individual awards that I as District 25 2022-2023 District Director presented. Director’s Service Award for the year 2022-23 This award honors a District 25 member whose dedication to service,…
by Nicole Dogan Division B Area 23 Director Toastmasters from District 25, along with their friends and families, came together for a wonderful evening dolled up and sparkling, both in dress and personality. We made the most of the Westlake Marriot’s hospitality (and air conditioning) to celebrate our own, and each other’s, successes, and achievements…
by Jill Morrison DTM End of Year Celebration – Co-Chair Legacy … a profound concept that encompasses the impact we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned and the mark that we’ve left behind. What legacy will you leave this year? We had opportunities to extend our legacies by touching different clubs and members through the Nemileta…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Co-Chair In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet muses on the significance of names, stating that a rose would still smell sweet regardless of the name assigned to it. Drawing inspiration from these words, we reflect on the essence of a name as we announce the transformation of the Awards Banquet into…
by Patty Wyatt PR Awards Banquet Chair Hey, Toastmasters! D25 will celebrate all of you at our annual Awards Banquet. Yes, you – our members and our clubs. What to expect? Recognition of high levels of achievement. Let’s acknowledge the exceptional accomplishments and outstanding contributions made by fellow D25 members and clubs. Inspiring and uplifting…
by Rhonda McCarty MS2 There is only one opportunity for a first impression. District 25 Awards Banquet “Celebrating the Inspirations” exceeded my expectations as a first-time attendee. From the very beginning, although simple, the elegant decorations reflected the theme, created a certain ambiance of relaxation and warmth; and emitted a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in…
