by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Ever wonder “how” quiet people get things done? Me, too! Our outstanding toastmaster for this month is one of the quietest, unassuming leaders I know! She empowers her team to accomplish their tasks to the best of their ability. She always says “Yes!” to her peers and colleagues when…
by Marian R. Hicks Annual Conference Chair Registration for the annual Conference is now open. The conference vision is to provide attendees with an engaging, thought-provoking learning experience that will encourage, empower, and challenge attendees to pursue opportunities relentlessly and Make Their Mark! How will we accomplish this? We have selected educational speakers that will…
by Michelle Debenport Public Relations Manager Hello, Toastmasters of District 25! “D25 is on the March,” and we’re not just talking about public speaking. Recent research has shown that we have an incredible opportunity to combat loneliness in our communities. According to a recent survey by Cigna, 58% of Americans report feeling lonely.* This is…
by Michelle Debenport Public Relations Manager Attention all D25 Toastmasters! Are you ready to show off your club’s website to the world? Our 2023 CLUB WEBSITE CONTEST is just around the corner, and your club’s website will automatically be entered. Now’s the perfect time to give your website a facelift and make it stand out…
by Jesse Ford DL5/SR5 Club Growth Director This month’s Open House Winner, Strategic Communicators, is doing exceptionally well and is setting a high standard for other clubs in District 25. They had a successful Open House, with several non-Toastmasters guests and members from other clubs in attendance. The fact that all roles were filled, and…
by Kim Story DTM Annual Conference DTM Chair The DTM Award is the highest education level that an individual Toastmaster can achieve, and the DTM Ceremony is where that accomplishment is recognized. In my experience, I have not encountered any Toastmasters members who, when asked why they joined, enthusiastically answered “to get my DTM.” Instead,…
March 7, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We hope you and your members are enjoying the new process for submitting international dues payments with the new Self-Pay feature! You may have also noticed that the method for officers to submit payment has been revamped to streamline your experience! The new Membership Management page combines the functionality…
by Jesse Ford DL5. SR4 Club Growth Director Amazing club leaders organizing an incredible open house can only mean one thing – guests! Roanoke Texas Toastmasters went above and beyond, celebrating a special 20-year anniversary, golden gavel, and Charterversary all in one. The club hosted 6 guests, with 2 joining the club in less than…
by Brandi Wesley Division B Director Ah, February! The month of love! Whether we bought someone a gift, shared a sweet sentiment, exchanged hugs, or simply shot someone a smile, we were reminded to express our love, or gratitude, for someone this month. That someone could have been a friend or family member. Perhaps they…
