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 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…
