by Emily Murray DTM Past District Director Leadership Chair As this year’s District Leadership Committee Chair, I invite you to nominate yourself or another member for consideration for one of District 25’s elected officer positions- Division Director, Club Growth Director, Program Quality Director and District Director- for the 2025-2026 year. Nominations are now open and…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Program Quality Director District 25 Officers, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated Toastmasters who have already completed their Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) training this winter. Your commitment to personal growth and club leadership is truly inspiring! For those who haven’t attended a…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director When you’re a club member, you get training in Pathways and from fellow members. If you are a club officer, you are expected to attend TLI for your role. If you are an Area or Division Director, you get to go to District Executive Council meetings. All these events…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Typically, when talking about event planning people, will tell you that a project manager is responsible for, you guessed it…planning, executing, and overseeing. This can include managing teams, budgets, and deadlines. Sounds like a lot of work, right? Let’s combine that with being a Toastmaster volunteer leader, and our…
by Samantha Watt D25 Public Relations Manager District 25 recently hosted a highly engaging workshop for Region 3 Toastmasters, focusing on the transformative power of AI and GPT tools for public relations and club promotion. The session, designed for both beginners and seasoned users, offered a deep dive into how artificial intelligence can enhance…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director If you have ever been to any of the main events in District 25 (Summit, Year End Celebration, and Conference) you know that all that any member in D25 needs is a little bit of inspiration. Then you’ll need to stand back because you’re about to see some magic…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director At the 2024 Toastmasters Convention in August, one achievement stood out— a district that chartered 35 new clubs for the 2023-2024 year. This was the highest number of clubs chartered, and it left a lasting impression on me, as an attendee for the first time. The sight of…
by Tammy Kasterke DTM The day you become a Toastmaster, a spark inside you begins to flicker. Many of us don’t contemplate much beyond that spark from Toastmasters. Sure, the spark is powerful as it is sufficient to achieve some of one’s personal goals of confidence, communication and/or leadership. But for the few, the spark…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Anybody who has ever held the role of Vice President of Education will tell you that it’s a lot of work. To understand Basecamp and help members get through Pathways and sign up for speeches is sometimes very difficult. This month our outstanding member has not just been a…
