by Emily Murray District Director DTM Our October Outstanding Member of the Month has her fingers in many pies, but you might not know it. She prefers to get in and get done instead of shouting for the spotlight, and yet if you know her, you probably think she’s amazing. Tammy Kasterke 100% exemplifies this…
by Jin Lim Area 62 Director The District 25 Summit Area Council Meeting was a dynamic gathering that brought together many area directors, club officers, and members under one roof on the morning of Saturday, November 11th. The highly anticipated two-hour session was packed with valuable networking opportunities, thought-provoking discussions, and collaborative efforts aimed…
Mara White, VPPR of Irving Toastmasters, has some great advice about how to get your club featured on a TV news spot. Mara saw a Facebook post from a local TV news station that was looking for interesting “Citizens of Irving” stories. She made contact, exchanged emails, and their club was booked for the news…
Contributions by Chuck Mencke, DTM; Jill Morrison, DTM; Jason Jett Are you looking for a unique and enriching experience without doubling your Toastmasters meeting commitments? District 25 offers several advanced and specialty clubs, each with its distinctive approach to the Toastmasters experience. Most of these clubs meet once a month, catering to the diverse interests…
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?…
by David Winkowski Division E Director When I compare my early days as a Toastmaster with where I am now, I am surprised at the differences. I spent so much of my first years within one club – rarely venturing out. I did help with some of the Area and Division contests. Oh, they did…
by Bert Yow DTM You may think that Toastmasters just teaches public speaking. That’s true about public speaking, but the fundamental skill set that Toastmasters teaches is to organize your thoughts, put those thoughts into words, and deliver those words … all seamlessly. Imagine being the person who consistently says the right thing at the…
by Thomas Goodwin The event titled “Happy Endings and Exciting Beginnings” truly embodied its theme. It all started with District Director Marcheta Gardner leading us in a unique activity called ‘Funishment’. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, a ‘Funishment’ serves as an incentive for our Area Directors (ADs). If they submit ALL their reports…
by Patty Wyatt PR Awards Banquet Chair Hey, Toastmasters! D25 will celebrate all of you at our annual Awards Banquet. Yes, you – our members and our clubs. What to expect? Recognition of high levels of achievement. Let’s acknowledge the exceptional accomplishments and outstanding contributions made by fellow D25 members and clubs. Inspiring and uplifting…
