by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director TikTok… Instagram… LinkedIn… Facebook! Do you know what these have in common? Our November Toastmaster of the month, that’s what! Michelle Debenport has trailblazed the PRM role for D25 by launching a PR Team and committees to do more “things” in D25! She has led her team to launch…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director This month we’re recognizing an “unsung hero!” This person shows up, in person and virtually, to support and do the jobs that most would not do. He raises his hand when someone asks for help or to join in one of their toastmasters’ meetings and take on a role.…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Ever get excited about finding a treasure! How about finding creative talent that no one seems to know about, but when you find it …. OOOHHHHHH WOOOOWWWW!!! Our Toastmaster for the month of September is no exception. She quietly prepares magnanimous PowerPoint slides for the Summits, Conferences, and Awards…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director 2021-2022 Who were the Top Five Winners of the Annual Awards Banquet? This was one of my favorite parts of the Awards Banquet, giving the awards! There were many deserving people this year, but only one can be chosen for each. Will you be on the list next year?…
by Kelsey Dean Division D Director Incoming Area 24 Director, Laurie McKee, shared her thoughts about installing officers for the first time. She advises to prepare ahead of time, use the right script for virtual or in person, and then, “take a deep breath and install those officers!” Thinking back on my first officer installation,…
by Dawn Pitts DTM It started out as a friendly competition. My Toastmaster’s journey, that is. I wanted to be like my sister. My mentor. When she earned her first DTM, I decided I wanted one too. But somewhere along the way, my thinking changed. Suddenly, I wanted to earn my DTM for myself. Only…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM – District 25 Web Team Member Do you know what goes on behind the scenes at District 25? Do you know what it takes to keep our fabulous district humming like a top? Hundreds of dedicated D25 members give freely of their time and talents to make all the magic happen.…
by Ankur Bora PM5 Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Love unites us. To love ourselves and others without conditions is the true natural state of humanity. Without love, we are separated by our judgments, preconceived notions, and personal preferences. With it, we are magnificent. Twelve years ago, I visited a…
by Ankur Bora Everyone has times in their life when they genuinely try to pursue their dream. Then there are some who follow their dream, who dig deep and pursue it relentlessly, and are rewarded – some monumentally, some modestly. Two and half years ago, I began my dream with a small step. Initially, I…
