by Michelle Bayes, DTM, Club Growth Director Are you on the path towards a DTM? Let the club growth team assist in helping you achieve your goal as a mentor, coach or club sponsor. As we continue to “ignite our pipeline,” having Toastmasters willing to serve as club sponsors and mentors is vital to establishing…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Sometimes a member joins a club and makes an immediate difference. Since joining World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters in April of 2025, Isaiah Nwukor has done exactly that. He recognized a clear need to strengthen our outreach and to attract new members, and he acted with purpose and consistency.…
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…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Renewing your Toastmasters membership is a valuable investment in your personal and professional development. One of the primary reasons to renew is the unique opportunity Toastmasters provides for continual growth in communication and leadership skills. The supportive environment allows you to practice public speaking regularly, receive constructive feedback,…
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 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…
