by Tammy Kasterke DTM Youth Leadership Chair Do you feel a “YLP” buzz in District 25? Sure, I feel it because I am the district’s Youth Leadership Chair, but I am feeling the buzz because of YOU! Inquiries about the Toastmasters Youth Leadership have kept my phone and email buzzing! D25 is bursting to get…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Blue Castle Collaborators is a welcoming, friendly, and supportive community club affiliated with the Cook Children’s Health Care System. This club meets in a virtual setting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. On August 15, 2023, they celebrated their second hybrid open house. Impressively, 17…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Helloooooo Sunshines! If you’ve heard anything about why I joined Toastmasters, you know that this is one of the first places where I ever felt that true sense of family. This organization offers encouragement and people wishing the best for each other, and people wanting to help each other…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director Share Your Sunshine Longhorn Toastmasters! Longhorn Toastmasters triumphed as the Open House Winner for the month of July setting the stage ablaze with their exceptional presentation and warm hospitality. With seven esteemed members and guest gracing the event, Longhorn Toastmasters showcased their commitment to nurturing communication and leadership…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Najaf Dostaliyev! Mr. Enthusiasm! Bouncy, trouncy, and full of fun, fun, fun, our outstanding member of the month for July is Najaf Dostaliyev! Najaf is new to D25, but not new to Toastmasters. He burst onto the scene with a wealth of enthusiasm and energy; he jumped right in…
by Evan Escher Area 41 Director On Saturday, July 22nd, the District 25 leadership team gathered for the first District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting of the Toastmasters year. We set up shop at Texas Wesleyan University, and the Area and Division Directors arrived at 8 AM for a catered breakfast before diving into the day.…
from Aundrea Payne International Speech Contest Regional Finalist To District 25, I have been trying to find the right words for you for weeks. I’m still speechless. (Someone, please press the unmute button!) Reflecting on this journey brings tears to my eyes. I realize how lucky I am to represent this INCREDIBLE DISTRICT. This journey…
By Maribeth Desuyo DTM and Lola Stone DTM – Summit DTM Ceremony Co-Chairs Get ready for the Toastmasters District 25 DTM Ceremony, the event of the year you don’t want to miss! It’s an evening to recognize incredible achievements and to watch members walk on stage in their dressy attire to receive well-deserved accolades. Lighting…
by Bob Beideck, DTM My name is Bob Beideck and I am the DTM Advisor for this Toastmasters year. In December, I proudly achieved my Pathways DTM, and now, I’m here to help illuminate the path to your own Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) award. Have you ever wondered what it takes to get your DTM award?…
