by Jesse Ford DTM District Director John Maxwell said, “There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders and continually develops them.” I read that and I thought, “This is Toastmasters … This is people like Jamie Pickering, who after doing the full Trio…
by Najaf Dostaliyev DTM Division D Director Picture this: spacious, elegant and glamorous halls and conference rooms. People traveling in from all over the world, smiling and happy. Guests welcome each other like old friends. This was my first impression of the Toastmasters International Convention. And that was just the beginning During the week, I…
by Jim Chappel Division F Director As we strive to rebuild our district from the impact of the pandemic, we continue to face challenges. With challenges comes growth, and here are my thoughts as a Division Director on how we can best use these challenges to advance our growth. As a Division Director, you are…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Hello District 25 … This year, because we want to see our District grow, we are going to have a new recognition award — Outstanding Leader of the Month. Just like the Outstanding Members, these team leaders have stepped up and done an extraordinary job. So, who is it?…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Hello District 25…This summer kicked off the new TLI season and with it all the wonderful and fun things we do. Phylliss Christian-Daniels, our new Program Quality Director, put on a total of seven District TLI events. Jin Lim and Maribeth Desuyo helped do everything as the TLI chairs,…
by Denise McConnell DTM CGD District 25 is pleased to welcome a new Toastmasters club to our district! On June 30, AMN LALA Toastmasters Club was chartered. They are a corporate club that meets both in person and online. LALA is an employee resource group within AMN. LALA, the Latin American Legacy Alliance, represents, advocates,…
by Joshua Bauer Area 53 Director On Saturday, July 20, the District 25 Executive Committee gathered at the Baker Building of Texas Wesleyan University for a day of investing in ourselves for the good of our clubs! At least, that’s what we would have done if the University hadn’t moved us at the last minute.…
by Karen Coleman DTM Youth Leadership Chair Imagine a shy, quiet teenager named Evan who barely spoke in class, let alone in front of a group. He was filled with ideas but didn’t have the confidence to share them. Then, one day, his teacher suggested he join the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program (YLP). Skeptical yet…
by Jenny Riddle Division A Director In the heart of District 25, where eloquence and camaraderie intersect, I embarked on my journey as a Division Director for the 2024-2025 Toastmaster year. The role was both exhilarating and daunting. My first experience as a Division Director was the D25 Advance Camp – an annual retreat held…
