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…
by Maribeth Desuyo DTM Conference Education Chair The countdown has begun! The D25 Toastmasters Annual Conference is just around the corner, and this year’s theme, “Superpowers for Success,” promises an inspiring and empowering experience for every member. Mark your calendars for May 15–16, 2026, and get ready to discover and unleash the superpowers within you…
by Joyce Piñero “Everyone in the world was created to be someone special. Toastmasters does that, it shows us how we’re special. Then we reach out and show others how special they are.” This idea is what has kept Keith Boepple, DTM, in Toastmasters for twenty years. When Keith was studying to be a teacher,…
by Terry Bay DTM Division A Director In thinking about this year with Toastmasters, and especially my role as a Division Director, I am surprised at how fast this year has passed by. With a little more than two months left, I began to think about goals, and achievements, and if I had made an…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director As we step into March, the energy within our clubs is shifting from planning to execution. March is a pivotal month in the Toastmasters calendar—a time to solidify our foundations, celebrate our growth, and prepare for the final sprint of the program year. The Foundation of Growth: Member Renewals…
by Joyce Piñero “Toastmasters is Toastmasters is Toastmasters no matter where you are; and Toastmasters’ people are Toastmasters are Toastmasters everywhere – warm, friendly, engaging, intelligent, wonderful.” Emily Murray, DTM, should know; she’s visited over 100 different clubs throughout Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States. Emily joined Toastmasters just over 20 years ago…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Renewing your Toastmasters membership is a valuable investment in your personal and professional development. One of the primary reasons to renew is the unique opportunity Toastmasters provides for continual growth in communication and leadership skills. The supportive environment allows you to practice public speaking regularly, receive constructive feedback,…
by John Aparicio, Conference Chair The District 25 Toastmasters Annual Conference is set to ignite inspiration and elevate excellence with this year’s dynamic theme, Superpowers for Success. At the heart of the conference experience are our powerful keynote speakers and transformative education sessions—designed to help every Toastmaster uncover, strengthen, and unleash their inner hero. Our…
