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 Brady Watkins Division D Director If I asked you to close your eyes and picture a “great leader,” who comes to mind? Is it a historical figure? A CEO? A coach? Or perhaps a parent or a mentor? Regardless of who you pictured, I’m willing to bet you didn’t choose them because of their…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Our December Open House recognition goes to two clubs that didn’t just host an Open House – they truly embodied one of the district’s focus incentives, “Unite as One.” Congratulations to Abilene Toastmasters Club and Clearly Speaking Toastmasters Club for teaming up to create a standout Golden Gavel…
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…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, all through D25 land, Toastmasters paused meetings, agendas unplanned. The gavel was resting, the lectern stood still, As members dreamed sweetly of growth, goals, and skills. But I, Santa Chuck, by the glow of my screen, Now writing this letter with cheer in between. Not a checklist or report, not…
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…
