by Sallie Spradlin-Jett, D25 Public Relations Manager, 2023-2024 What would happen if you climbed into the basket of a hot air balloon and before you knew it, the ropes anchoring the basket became unraveled and the gusty winds carried you high above the treetops, across the fields, and over the mountains? Would you panic? Would you…
By District Director DTM District Director December! This is a month of significance no matter how you look at it. It’s the end of the calendar year. Did you accomplish all your goals this year? We’re halfway through the Toastmasters year; how are you doing on your self-development goals for the year? It’s the festive…
by Phylliss Christian Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Register for this workshop: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qce-oqj4rE9eGBplg5ockeMNfjzdyJp7O In the dynamic realm of Toastmasters, the lectern often serves as a safety net, but true growth lies beyond its confines. Sharing your Toastmasters journey enriches the Toastmasters experience, promoting matchless personal and professional development. Join us this Saturday December 16, 2023,…
Featuring Denise McConnell DTM Division A Director Denise McConnell joined Toastmasters in May 2009. Since that time, she then has been a member of many clubs, and she has served in every club officer position. In addition to these roles, she has also served as Area Director, TLI Chair, and Conference Chair. Her home club…
by Divit Gupta Thriving in a new cultural environment involves immigrants actively seeking valuable advice, connecting with the appropriate individuals, seeking support when necessary, advocating for themselves, and effectively utilizing constructive criticism. Moving to a new country can be daunting, isolating, and stressful. That’s why it’s crucial to enlist the support of the right individuals,…
by District Director, Emily Murray, DTM With November comes Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving comes reflection on what we are thankful for. You are not really surprised by my theme this month, are you? It’s pretty much a given in November. It’s easy to overlook the abundance of things we have in our lives to be grateful…
by Emily Murray, DTM District Director My work desk is filled with Halloween decorations. I have skeletons, bats, coffins, black cats, zombies and more. I love Halloween! Last year in September, we hired a lovely man named Mike who really enjoyed all my decorations for the season. Halloween came and went. In early November he…
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 John Aparicio Division D Director I am blessed to have started my Toastmasters Journey on March 1st, 2021. I am honored to have served my home club, Electric Toasters, as the current president, immediate past president, and Sergeant at Arms the previous year. I stepped in the shining light of D25 volunteer work as…
