by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Well Done, District 25: 86% Success Sets Our District Up for Victory! What an outstanding start to the program year! Our District is surging with commitment, and I want to extend a massive congratulations to the 86% of clubs that successfully submitted their Club Success Plan (CSP) by the…
by Joyce Piñero “If you want to be the best YOU that you can be, join Toastmasters.” Lydeisha Gossett proclaims. Lydeisha joined Toastmasters three years ago after she was stumped by the question, “What do you do?” She found herself tongue tied and stumbling through her words. Although Lydeisha worked for the same company for…
by Chris Raneri DTM International Director PDD On August 22nd, I was honored to be elected as the International Director (ID) from Region 3 at the Toastmasters International Convention. Since then, I’ve often been asked, “What does an ID actually do?” To answer that, let’s take a step back. Toastmasters International is guided by a…
by Jamie Pickering DTM PDD Past Regional Advisor “Have you met Chris?” This simple question was my go-to opener for three days in Philadelphia, as I played the role of on-site campaign manager for my good friend and fellow Toastmaster, Chris Raneri. He was running for Toastmasters International Director from Region 3, and our bond,…
by Joyce Piñero Kim Story Haagen, DTM, has been spoiled by Toastmasters. She has been around people who live out the four pillars: integrity, respect, service and excellence. As she changes career paths, she finds herself looking for companies that display these same qualities. She approaches everything differently because of her eleven years in Toastmasters.…
by Elaine Royal World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist I can still smell the muggy scent of the rain on the streets of Philadelphia. The night before my flight was delayed, my Uber driver dropped me off at the wrong hotel, and I missed my opportunity to have a hot cup of black coffee during complimentary breakfast…
by Lorenzo Narvaez Division B Director When new members join a Toastmasters club, they often do so with one goal in mind – improving their public speaking or overcoming stage fright. What many don’t realize at first is that they’ve joined more than just one single club. They’ve become part of an area, a division,…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Throughout history, individuals with great accomplishments rarely reached their potential in isolation. The same can be said for Toastmasters clubs as coaches and mentors have played a pivotal role in shaping the journeys of countless individuals and clubs. Coaches and mentors serve as guides, motivators, and sources of…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director District 25 fellow members, as we step into the third month of this Toastmasters year, let’s celebrate the remarkable journey we’ve embarked on. We began with 113 paid clubs and are now proud to stand at 117, a testament to our collective dedication. This progress is an expression of our…
