by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director There is an old saying that “A Toastmaster wears many hats” and boy this time of year that is the truth. It all started in December when we held our first Winter TLI session. Winter TLI is all about the D25 leadership soup and the ingredients it takes…
by Samantha Watt District Contest Coordinator As the contest season began for District 25, I found myself brimming with excitement! We had an exceptional first contest on Saturday, February 3rd, hosted by our very own Area 64 Director Quran Anderson. Having engaged in numerous one-on-one training sessions with Area Directors and Contest Chairs, along with the…
by Hilda Guffey VPE San Angelo Toastmasters “Good evening, Toastmasters!” Or… should we say, “Good Morning Toastmasters?!!” On Friday, February 2nd (which was Saturday, February 3rd in Malaysia) San Angelo Toastmasters held a joint meeting with HELP University Toastmasters Club for a Cultural Exchange Joint Toastmasters Meeting. Both clubs enjoyed an evening of sharing unique cultural…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Congratulations to MidCities Achievers Toastmasters, and a huge shout out to Isleen Rodriguez, for hosting their first Open House of 2024! Open Houses offer a fantastic opportunity for individuals to expand their professional and social networks. Participants have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals who share an…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM, Club Growth Director Congratulations District 25 Toastmasters for a strategic move in leveraging the power of Fall Open Houses to fortify your clubs! By actively incorporating these events into your recruitment strategy, the district is not only attracting new members but also maintaining the engagement of existing ones and promoting a…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Area 61 Director Tuc Goodwin is pleased to report that the NST Toastmasters Fall ‘23 Open House, which was held on December 31, was very well attended. There were more than 40 people present, 15 of which were guests including District Director, Emily Murray. There were two speakers…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director For November, we may not have a specific Open House award winner, but that doesn’t mean our Toastmasters clubs haven’t been buzzing with activity and success. Instead of highlighting a single club, let’s take a moment to celebrate the achievements and milestones of our individual members. Toastmasters is…
Mara White, VPPR of Irving Toastmasters, has some great advice about how to get your club featured on a TV news spot. Mara saw a Facebook post from a local TV news station that was looking for interesting “Citizens of Irving” stories. She made contact, exchanged emails, and their club was booked for the news…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM Club Growth Director The September 25th meeting for Progressive Leaders Toastmasters was a remarkable celebration, not only marking the Open House but also commemorating the Ten Year Charterversary of this specialty focused club promoting progressive politics and social and economic justice issues. The evening featured three prominent personalities who have held…
