by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Some people consider Friday the 13th unlucky – but the members of Motor Mouths Toastmasters proved otherwise during their recent Open House, themed “Friday the 13th Fun!” Held appropriately on Friday the 13th, the event turned out to be anything but unlucky. In fact, the club welcomed thirteen…
by Lorenzo Narvaez, Division B Director Every year, Christmas arrives on December 25 like clockwork, and yet somehow parking lots still fill up with last-minute shoppers acting like Santa moved the date without telling anyone. Panic sets in, people scramble, and suddenly everyone is at the corner drug store the night before looking for a…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: Donna Young’s Impact on District 25 In the vibrant community of District 25, Donna Young’s name resonates with dedication and heart among the members, the clubs, and the district. A Toastmaster for over a decade, Donna has spent the last 14 years transforming her…
by Mimi Malhan Public Relations Manager Do you need help creating flyers or graphics for your club or events? PRM Mimi is offering individual support for members who would like help using Canva to design eye-catching visuals. What can you create with Canva? So many things, including: Club and event flyers Member recognition posts Zoom…
by Strategic Planning Committee Members Welcoming in the New Year is behind us and February has a way of shifting the tone. Big resolutions have either found their rhythm or quietly wandered off. Decorations are down and routines are settling in. And right in the middle of it all comes a gentle reminder of something…
by Richard Hinckley District 25’s strength has always come from its clubs. When clubs are healthy, members grow, leaders emerge, and the Toastmasters; mission thrives across the district. One of the most effective ways to support that strength is by serving as a Club Mentor. Club Mentors are not simply advisors. They are stabilizers, encouragers,…
by Joyce Piñero “Just do it!” Jill Morrison, DTM, encourages others to step into leadership positions. Jill, who has been a Toastmaster for 21 years, has taken on multiple leadership roles in both the club and district level. She doesn’t know if she would have stayed in Toastmasters for as long as she has if…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director The first weekend of February I had the pleasure of taking a road trip out to West Texas for the beginning of our district contest season. I spent 14 hours and 54 minutes in the car, driving 970 miles. I completed my round trip back to Fort Worth…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Fellow Toastmasters and Leaders of District 25, it is my absolute pleasure to report on the incredible progress we have made together. As we look ahead, my priority is to set a clear target. I want every member of the district to head to a precise destination. Our mission,…
