by Lola Stone DTM D25 Contest Coordinator December officially marks the beginning of Contest Season in District 25! While many are wrapping up the year, clubs across the District are gearing up for one of the most exciting parts of the Toastmasters experience – Speech Contests. Contests begin at the Club level, progress to Area,…
by Clark Pfarner Anyone who has ever run a Toastmasters speech contest knows the truth: the work will get done – but how much of it you personally carry is entirely up to you. After serving as both an Area Director and Division Director, I learned this lesson the hard way…and then the right way.…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director The allure of fall and the allure of Halloween brought out an abundance of creativity that shined in the Open Houses held in October. So much so that picking one winner was impossible! Let’s congratulate October’s Winners: San Angelo Toastmasters, Golden Triangle Toastmasters, and IT Leaders and Speakers…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director What an amazing group of leaders who are helping their club learn and grow! Congratulations to Progressive Leaders Toastmasters (Club 3467810) for hosting a Golden Gavel Open House in September. Eight guests enjoyed the hospitality of this wonderful club celebrating its 12th anniversary! In a hybrid setting, members…
by Sallie Jett and Joyce Trimble District 25 is excited to highlight an innovative way clubs are engaging members and guests: the FUN THEMED MEETING REWARD initiative! Designed to energize club culture and strengthen the New Member Experience, this creative program rewards clubs that bring fun, fresh, and imaginative themes to their meetings. From “Superheroes & Storytelling”…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Building a Better You… with fun, fellowship and food included! Congratulations to Afterburners Toastmasters (Club 6191) for hosting a Golden Gavel Open House in August. Five guests enjoyed the hospitality of one of District 25’s mainstays, Afterburners. During their August Open House, this club was treated to motivational…
The trio is excited to share two incentive focuses on getting your club set up for success! Eight by the Eighth: Early Renewal Incentive The first incentive, known as “Eight by the Eighth,” encourages clubs to renew eight members by September 8, 2025. Achieving this milestone ensures your club is in “good standing” early in…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Opening your club’s door to guests through an open house is much more than a simple invitation. It’s a dynamic opportunity to foster connection, spark interest, and showcase the best of your membership. No matter the theme, hosting an open house serves as a powerful tool for engagement,…
Burleson Toastmasters held an Open House on June 9, with the theme of Summertime Blues. The club was anything but blue as 12 members and 6 guests were present for a fun filled meeting and a Golden Gavel! Tracy Speyer was Best Speaker, John (Guest) was Best Table Topics, and Tressa Sheffield Best Evaluator. As…
