by Elaine Royal D25’s 2025 International Speech Contest Winner I cheated! That’s right, I cheated! After barely winning at the club level and competing with two seasoned Toastmasters, I started cheating in this contest. Cheat means to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination. The Friday before…
by Kelly Pelky DTM Conference Chair Vision. Inspiration. Passion. That’s what the 2025 D25 Conference was all about! From start to finish, this event was packed with unforgettable moments, incredible leadership, and a community that truly embodies the Toastmasters spirit. VIP Leadership in Action We celebrated our Distinguished Toastmasters—the leaders who inspire by example—and welcomed…
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…
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…
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.…
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!…
by Keith Boepple DTM Being a Contest Master is a joyful honor for me. In the course of the contest, I get to introduce a contestant, then interview them. Recently I was asked what I do to prepare for these dual tasks. Let me use the word SHINE as an anchor for my thoughts. I…
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…
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…
