New Connections Through Isolation

by Jamie Reeg, Club Secretary, Alliance Networks Toastmasters Since the onset of the changes in the world, we have experienced many new things, the biggest one in Toastmasters being virtual meetings. Aside from figuring out how to best conduct a meeting on Zoom instead of in person, we have been able to have guests from…

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Let the Contest Begin!

By Diana Pittman, DTM (Note:  Not Diana Patton – difference Pitter/Patter) Remember the early cautionary suggestion to Social Distant from others?  Imagine that moment was our last in-person Toastmasters club meeting. The last time to see our weekly club members, no more anticipation of our monthly dinners, no more hugging our good friends, and an…

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Take the Next Step

by Sheba Panicker, FAA Toastmasters Secretary Toastmasters is a self-paced program, where members decide to take the next step out of personal motivation. In February, Jeri Bird and Janet Mayfield were recognized as outstanding members of the FAA Toastmasters club. FAA Toastmasters is one of several clubs that belong to District 25, which covers the area…

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Celebrating the Corporate Recognition Award with First Command Financial Services

by Chris Raneri, DTM, Program Quality Director It was my honor to be amongst the guests attending the Corporate Recognition Award at First Command Financial Services on January 28th.  CEO of First Command, Mark Steffe received the award from Toastmasters International’s 2nd Vice President, Matt Kinsey with the club’s members gathered around him. First Command…

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Ho-Ho-Ho – Christmas 2019

by Diana Patton, DTM, District Webmaster Our District 25 clubs have had lots to celebrate throughout the first half of our 2019-2020 Toastmaster year. It was especially evident during the holiday season. Our 2019-2020 focus: Celebrating You, Seventy Years Strong has been a reminder to find reasons to celebrate our members, clubs, and District. Check…

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