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Highlights of the Spring Conference

by Andres Aguilar Conference Education Chair As your Conference Education Chair, I had the distinct pleasure of witnessing firsthand the incredible energy and growth that permeated our recent D25 Toastmasters Conference. This weekend was transformed into a hub of learning, inspiration, and connection. The conference theme, “VIP: Vision, Inspiration, Passion” truly came to life through…

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We Have Our District Champions!

by Lola Stone DTM Contest Coordinator Wrapping Up the 2024–2025 Contest Season with Vision, Inspiration, and Passion What an exciting finale to this year’s contest season! District 25 celebrated the culmination of the 2024–2025 Toastmasters Speech Contests at our Annual Conference, embracing the powerful theme: VIP – Vision, Inspiration, Passion. Brian Adams brought energy and…

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OUTSTANDING MEMBER – FEBRUARY 2025

by Jesse Ford DTM District Director For over 100 years, our great Toastmasters organization has been developing leaders and speakers. The number of lives impacted grows daily with new people being introduced all the time. It’s exciting to think where we might be in the next 100 years, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.…

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Experience the Excitement of the D25 District Contests at the Annual Conference!

by Lola Stone DTM District Contest Chair Mark your calendars for May 16-17, 2025, as District 25’s Annual Conference promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with Vision, Inspiration, and Passion! This year’s theme—Embrace your Vision, Ignite your Inspiration, and Fuel your Passion—sets the stage for an extraordinary weekend designed just for VIPs like you!…

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In-Person Speech Contest Excitement

by Nicole Dogan Division B Director Over the past couple of weeks, I have been taking advantage of our in-person contest season.  Since I joined Toastmasters during COVID, the in-person format was new to me. What I have experienced so far has been events run with the help of many individuals and coordinated by Area…

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Important 2024-2025 Speech Contest rule updates

July 16, 2024 Dear District Leader, As the 2024-2025 program year begins, there are a few important speech contest updates for you to be aware of. These changes are reflected in the 2024-2025 Speech Contest Rulebook, along with other updates. Speech Contest Format To help accommodate for limitations due to COVID-19, the Toastmasters International Board of Directors…

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Charting Success: Tales for the Evaluation and International Speech Contests

by Samantha Watt, D25 Contest Coordinator   Ahoy, Toastmasters adventurers! Set your compasses to excitement and join us as we recount the thrilling tales of the recent Evaluation Contest and International Speech Contest held at our conference this past weekend. Prepare to be whisked away on a journey of eloquence, wit, and sheer determination! Our…

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TLI, Contests and a Conference…Oh My!

by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director There is an old saying that “A Toastmaster wears many hats” and boy this time of year that is the truth. It all started in December when we held our first Winter TLI session. Winter TLI is all about the D25 leadership soup and the ingredients it takes…

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