by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director District 25 has a good foundation with over 100 clubs on the current roster; however, as our mission dictates, we build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. The development of new clubs represents an effective approach to enrich our district, cultivate new relationships, and promote…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director What an amazing group of leaders who are helping their club learn and grow! Congratulations to Progressive Leaders Toastmasters (Club 3467810) for hosting a Golden Gavel Open House in September. Eight guests enjoyed the hospitality of this wonderful club celebrating its 12th anniversary! In a hybrid setting, members…
by Kelsey Dean Summit Manager What are you waiting for? While early bird pricing has ended, there’s still time to grab your full access pass -including meals – until Friday, October 24 at 11:59 p.m.. Prefer a pass without meals? No problem – those will be available right up until the day before the Summit.…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Well Done, District 25: 86% Success Sets Our District Up for Victory! What an outstanding start to the program year! Our District is surging with commitment, and I want to extend a massive congratulations to the 86% of clubs that successfully submitted their Club Success Plan (CSP) by the…
by Joyce Piñero “If you want to be the best YOU that you can be, join Toastmasters.” Lydeisha Gossett proclaims. Lydeisha joined Toastmasters three years ago after she was stumped by the question, “What do you do?” She found herself tongue tied and stumbling through her words. Although Lydeisha worked for the same company for…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Summit Volunteer Chair Can you believe it? The 7th Summit is almost here, and we need YOU to help make it unforgettable! Volunteering isn’t just about keeping things running smoothly—it’s about bringing the energy, the smiles, and the FUN that makes the Summit sparkle. Introducing the FUN S.T.A.R. Team — our special group of volunteers who…
by Jim Jameson DTM Pathways Coordinator CRITICAL PATHWAYS UPDATE as of 10/22/25 – CLICK HERE! Although details are still to be announced, we want to share what we know so far. It may be important to those who are about to finish a level. You may want to submit that Level Completion before the…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director A Toast to a Champion: Celebrating Elaine Royal District 25 is incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable journey of Elaine Royal, our Outstanding member of the month, who represented our district as a finalist in the 2025 World Championship of Public Speaking. Her incredible achievement is not just a…
by Chris Raneri DTM International Director PDD On August 22nd, I was honored to be elected as the International Director (ID) from Region 3 at the Toastmasters International Convention. Since then, I’ve often been asked, “What does an ID actually do?” To answer that, let’s take a step back. Toastmasters International is guided by a…
