by John Aparicio District 25 Conference Chair The District 25 “Superpowers for Success” Conference was nothing short of extraordinary. It was a high-energy gathering that brought together passionate communicators and leaders, all ready to showcase their unique strengths. From the moment the event began, the atmosphere was electric, filled with positivity, encouragement, and a…
by Lola Stone DTM District Contest Coordinator What an amazing journey this contest season has been! Throughout the year, our conference theme, Superpowers for Success, reminded us that every Toastmaster brings unique strengths that inspire and empower others. From club contests through the District level, we saw incredible superpowers in action – courage to step…
by Michelle Bayes, DTM, Club Growth Director Keller Communicators Toastmasters meets on Thursday evenings. In months with five Thursdays, the club hosts a special “5th Thursday” meeting – and its April 30 event, themed “The Sound of Music,” was one of the most unique and engaging meetings the club has held. This meeting doubled as…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Even though there are aspects of a Toastmaster meeting that are familiar and consistent, every Toastmasters club is unique with respect to the experience a member or guest will have when attending. One of the best ways to showcase that uniqueness is to host an Open House, inviting…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director As we navigate the final stretch of our Toastmasters year, we often feel the rush of “new beginnings” on the horizon. However, the true power of leadership and personal growth lies not just in how we start, but in how we finish. While many are already drafting lists for…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM Past District Director, Diana Patton DTM Past District Governor, and Chuck Mencke DTM Web Team Member Note: A list of posts that Ankur Bora contributed over the years appears at the end of this post. If time permits, please consider reading at least one of them. Toastmasters—and District 25 in particular—has…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director In the world of Toastmasters, some leaders use their voices to inspire, while others use a lens. Mark Novak, a dedicated member since August 1994, has spent decades ensuring that the history of District 25 is preserved not just in words but in vivid imagery. While Mark’s official start…
by John Aparicio Conference Chair What if everything you need to achieve your next breakthrough is already within you? This year, the District 25 Toastmasters Annual Conference invites you on an extraordinary journey with our bold and energizing theme: Superpowers for Success. This is more than a conference, it’s a transformation. A call to uncover…
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…
