by Donna Young, DTM, Recognition Chair 2020-2021, Awards Banquet Co-Chair How’d you run your marathon? Exploring the limits of online shopping or deep diving into rigorous house cleaning? Did you try your hand at glamping or take a stay-cation? Discover how to cook? Shop your closet? Grow your hair longer than ever before or learn…
By Craig Sims, IP1 I am new to Toastmasters. I’ve been a member for less than three months. Even so, I decided to attend the Banquet. To be honest, I wanted to attend the banquet for purely selfish reasons. Like many people, I have been feeling isolated because of the “lockdown” due to the Covid-19…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director I am pleased to announce that a free VIRTUAL option will be made available for the 8/29 Awards Banquet. Please note the following: Users will connect using Zoom starting at 6:30PM on 8/29 The webcam and microphone will remain in one position for the entire banquet Sound and video may be limited…
Come Celebrate – Under the Sea at the 2020 District 25 Awards Banquet! Saturday, August 29th Ridglea Country Club 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76116 Doors Open at 6:00 pm, Dinner and Program start at 6:30 pm At a time when we’re having a hard time finding things to celebrate, the 2019-2020 Awards…
By Joyce Trimble, DTM, Awards Banquet Co-Chair The 2019-2020 Toastmaster year has been a year-long party, complete with cheering, horn blowing, and streamer tossing. On August 29 you, me, and WE will celebrate individual and club achievements at our final blowout, The Awards Banquet. The event is semi-formal and held at the Ridglea Country Club…
by Jill Morrison, DTM, Recognition Chair 2019-2020, Awards Banquet Co-Chair Do you feel the sand on your toes and the sun on your shoulders? The water is clear and the turtles are still celebrating 70 years strong. I know we have found all sorts of unique ways of celebrating this year but aren’t done with the festivities yet. On…
By Robi Ley, DTM, 2018-2019 District Director Hollywood galas have nothing on D25! The carpet may not have been red, but we had our own share of A-listers, paparazzi, and awards, awards, awards. Yes, I’m talking about our Annual Awards Banquet! If you missed it, you missed out. Once again, Ridglea Country Club hosted. The…
by Joyce Trimble, DTM Cambridge English Dictionary defines celebrating as taking part in a special enjoyable activity to show that a particular occasion is important. The word is further defined as meaning solemn. Celebrating can also be defined as the Annual D25 Awards Banquet on August 11. We honored each of you – attempting to…
by Joyce Trimble AWARDS CEREMONY is August 11 The anticipated yearly Awards Ceremony is in full engagement to provide an opportunity to surround yourself with friends and fellow club members. This year we are returning to the elegance of the Ridglea County Club in Fort Worth as we celebrate your personal journey, your club’s journey,…
