by Strategic Planning Committee Members January is the season of fresh starts. We set goals, reset priorities, and imagine what the year ahead could look like. In Toastmasters, the “New Year Mindset” comes at a perfect time – at the outset of the membership renewal period. As members of District 25’s Strategic Planning Committee (SPC),…
by Najaf Dostaliyev DTM Program Quality Director There’s something special about stepping off a plane into crisp winter air, feeling the raindrops tap gently against your jacket, and knowing that the road ahead, and the people you’re about to meet, will warm your heart. You can sense immediately that this journey will be filled with…
by Manisha Abhyanker DTM I joined Toastmasters in 2002 through a corporate club that met during lunch breaks. The members were enthusiastic, supportive, and actively involved beyond the weekly meeting. Within six months, I stepped into my first leadership role as club secretary which was a decision that began a long path of service and…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Take a moment if you will and recite the district mission with me, ‘We build new clubs, and support ALL clubs in achieving excellence.” These eleven words pack a very powerful message, and some of the foundational building blocks to achieve the mission sit under the umbrella of Club…
Achieve your Goals in Toastmasters by Denise McConnell DTM District Director As we step further into 2026, the initial “New Year” energy shifts from excitement to execution. For many of us, resolutions revolve around “leveling up” – whether that is a promotion at work, better social confidence, or finally mastering a specific skill. The secret…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Laurie McKee joined our TLI team in September, and from day one, she brought a spark of energy and a level of organization that transformed the way we work. Stepping into a new process is never easy, especially when it involves navigating a maze of Excel spreadsheets used to…
by Jacquelyn Martin DTM Division F Director December can be a crazy time of year between preparing for guests, attending a plethora of holiday parties, and getting all of those gifts purchased and wrapped. With everything else on your plate, it is easy to neglect your Toastmasters responsibilities. Let me encourage you to stay engaged…
by Lola Stone DTM D25 Contest Coordinator December officially marks the beginning of Contest Season in District 25! While many are wrapping up the year, clubs across the District are gearing up for one of the most exciting parts of the Toastmasters experience – Speech Contests. Contests begin at the Club level, progress to Area,…
by Jesse Ford DTM IPDD Have you ever thought about what the next step in your leadership journey might look like? In Toastmasters the possibilities are endless. In District 25 we are blessed to have so many great leaders from the past still around today. What does all this mean for you? Well, good news……
