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…
Dear Toastmaster, We are excited to share some valuable new resources designed to help you support excellence in your club. Recently, the “Supporting Club Excellence” webinar introduced these resources, providing insightful and practical advice for helping clubs thrive. Even though the webinar was presented to District leaders, we want to make sure you have access…
August 1, 2024 Dear Club Officer, If your club has not submitted dues already, please be aware that membership dues payments for the October 2024 – March 2025 renewal period are now being accepted. If your club is striving for on-time credit in the Distinguished Club Program, be sure to submit $60 USD international dues payments…
Compiled by Joann Smith, Abilene Toastmasters Club 1071 Peggy Mae Allen, DTM, was born April 20, 1953, and left us July 14, 2024. She was a wonderful mentor and friend to many people. Some of the members of Abilene Toastmasters Club 1071 shared their memories of Peggy. George Forbis-Stokes, the current President of Abilene Toastmasters…
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 Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director District 25 is bursting with excitement to welcome a new Toastmasters Club – Core Conversations! Your decision to join our community is a testament to your commitment to communication and leadership excellence, and we’re thrilled to have you on board. District 25 fosters a supportive environment where seasoned…
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…
