by Calvin Dorsey DTM Speaker’s Bureau Chair Excuse me. Are you busy on March 4th? YOU are invited to attend “Grow Your Power: Self-Mastery, Tips & Tools” at 10am via Zoom presented by your own D25 Speakers Bureau. Accomplished presenters like Willie Johnson, a DTM and professional speaker, Toastmaster and WCPS Semi-Finalist Fursey Gotuaco, other…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director Calling all club officers current or future! Toastmasters Leadership Institute training sessions are now open and active for the winter. They started January 6th and run through February 19. Everyone is always welcome to attend these sessions which are free. We are 100% virtual this winter so attend…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Draw your Bridge? What? You want me to “draw?” Excuse me… are we getting colored pencils… oh wait… CRAYONS!!! LOL… Those thoughts really went through my mind when I first heard the concept for the 2022 Summit theme! To my surprise and welcomed opportunity, we/D25 experienced a FUN packed,…
by Dave Papenrmeir Summit Manager At the D25 Summit last Saturday, District members got out of their comfort zones and bridged the gap from where they are to where they want to be! Michelle Debenport taught us that ogres are only at the start of our bridge and when we move towards the other end,…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director TikTok… Instagram… LinkedIn… Facebook! Do you know what these have in common? Our November Toastmaster of the month, that’s what! Michelle Debenport has trailblazed the PRM role for D25 by launching a PR Team and committees to do more “things” in D25! She has led her team to launch…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director We had a wonderful time at the second District Executive Council (DEC) meeting on October 22, consisting of several stimulating training events. Each of the District’s divisions had a table with their area leadership. PQD Emily Murray led an activity by providing sticks for each table with words…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director This month we’re recognizing an “unsung hero!” This person shows up, in person and virtually, to support and do the jobs that most would not do. He raises his hand when someone asks for help or to join in one of their toastmasters’ meetings and take on a role.…
by Wayne Lewis PM5 What is it like to be in Toastmasters? Being in Toastmasters is like handing the support of your goals and dreams over to someone to hold the ladder for you while climbing up to the roof of a home. For you, it’s trusting that what you have in mind to achieve…
by Jesse Ford DL5, SR4 Club Growth Director The lights dim and everyone goes quiet. The stage is empty, and suddenly a familiar tune blares from the speakers. “Woah, we’re halfway there Woah, livin’ on a prayer Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear Woah, livin’ on a prayer” This song was one of…
