by Joyce Piñero Karen Coleman has a strong, passionate voice, but that wasn’t always the case. When she was younger, she was quiet and introverted, not speaking unless spoken to. She was only comfortable talking about a limited range of topics. Growing up with learning disabilities made her retreat into herself, never feeling like she…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Opening your club’s door to guests through an open house is much more than a simple invitation. It’s a dynamic opportunity to foster connection, spark interest, and showcase the best of your membership. No matter the theme, hosting an open house serves as a powerful tool for engagement,…
by Terry Bay DTM Division A Director Hello Toastmasters and Leaders, I hope everyone is having a great summer. I consider the month of August to be about family vacations and getting back to school. With Toastmasters, we are always learning. We have many communication and leadership opportunities throughout the year. We are now…
by Lydeisha Gossett and Melissa Syphrett Coordinating Speechcraft with a fellow Toastmaster was a rewarding experience. Planning together allowed us to design an engaging program for our club and for the Speechcrafters we hosted. Completing the program also allowed us to build leadership skills and earn one more credential toward a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. Preplanning…
by Jessica (Chieh Yu) Chang I signed up for the New Member Experience: FUNdamentals Workshop to learn how to attract and retain new members. While I’m not a brand-new member, I recently stepped into the role of Vice President Public Relations and wanted practical strategies I could put to work immediately. Jason delivered exactly that…
by Paige Trimble It’s a Saturday night in downtown Denton. Brisket, mac and cheese, beans, and coleslaw are on the menu. I serve myself an iced tea and observe the many colorful and crafty shoes fluttering around the room. Compliments are exchanged, and the gratitude for the permission to wear comfortable attire is felt. You…
by Jesse Ford DTM IPDD Over the last few years, while serving in District leadership, there have been times when I thought to myself “no way I could never do that.” Then, guess what happened? Yep, I found myself doing said things. Somebody once told me an interesting quote/philosophy on leadership. “The number one job…
by Susan McLoud Area 64 Director District 25’s Leadership Advance Camp was a two-day experience designed to prepare incoming Area and Division Directors for success. With the theme Becoming ONE, the training emphasized unity, leadership growth, and our shared District Mission: “We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.” Led by the…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Welcome, District 25 members, to the exciting 2025-2026 Toastmasters Year! I am thrilled and honored to serve as your District Director as we embark on a new Toastmasters year filled with possibility, growth, and connection. This year is especially meaningful as we are guided by our central focus: Becoming…
