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…
Earl Hill passed away July 14, 2024. He was District Governor of District 25 2006-2007. The District focus during his year as District Governor was “Reach for Success”. He joined the Kinston Toastmaster program in 1993 and was extremely active in Texas holding multiple positions including District Treasurer and District Governor. Earl was always an…
Clark Pfarner Division C Director As the incoming Division C Director for District 25, my term is just beginning, and I know there is a long road ahead of me. There will be TLI sessions to participate in and coordinate, a Summit and Annual Conference to contribute to, a contest season that will require time…
By Michelle Debenport PR Chair Year End Celebration Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: My first task as PR Chair for the Year-End Celebration (YEC) has been recruiting passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join our team (shout out to Allan Pickering, Liz Brenner, Steven Offutt, Bob Beideck, and Jenall Gold). By combining our diverse skills and interests,…
by Jin Lim Co-TLI Chair Our question is, are you ready to lead your club to new heights? Join one of the many TLI training sessions in July and August. Our experienced facilitators will lead engaging sessions that provide you with insights into your officer role and share best practices to enhance your club’s experience…
by Lorenzo Narvaez Area 42 Director The unknown carries a thrill uniquely its own, a feeling I embraced fully as I drove to Mineral Wells, Texas, on June 22, for the Leadership Advance Camp and into my new role as an area director in District 25. Walking through the conference room doors, surrounded by faces…
by Jesse Ford, DTM, District Director Growth: Noun The process of evolving into who you are becoming. Rising from failure and adapting to the unknown. Striving to learn without fear. Reaching for the best to come. I want to take a moment and share this definition with everyone as I think it will be pivotal…
By District Director, Emily Murray, DTM If you need to ask why Krystal Besaw is District 25’s Outstanding Member of the Month for May 2024 you must have missed our 2024 Annual Conference. Krystal took on guiding our Annual Conference with both hands and confidently led us deep into a vast jungle of ripe opportunities…
