by Marcheta Gardner, DTM, 2022-2023 District Director The final awards at the Year End Celebration are always so exciting. Here are the top five individual awards that I as District 25 2022-2023 District Director presented. Director’s Service Award for the year 2022-23 This award honors a District 25 member whose dedication to service,…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director 2021-2022 Who were the Top Five Winners of the Annual Awards Banquet? This was one of my favorite parts of the Awards Banquet, giving the awards! There were many deserving people this year, but only one can be chosen for each. Will you be on the list next year?…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director A Little Rain They say in life a little rain must fall. When my children were little and were afraid of the storms, I used to tell them to be thankful for the rain. The rain waters the plants, fills our lakes and water sources. The rain is good…
The Winds of Change by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Sometimes change sneaks up on us. Other times change is right in your face, BIG and SCARY. Every time, we get through that change mostly unscathed. If we are lucky, the change is for the better. If we aren’t lucky, we learn to adapt ever…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director In life there are several moments that matter… The birth of your children, your wedding day, the day you complete your DTM! We recognize those moments as they come as many are lifelong dreams that took lots of hard work achieve. Not every moment that matters is such a…
NEW YEAR … NEW GOALS by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director We are a couple of weeks into 2022 and I wonder, do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Do you make resolutions to get healthier or learn something new? Learn a new language or take a class? As Toastmasters, we are always looking to improve…
Gifts That Surprise! by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director As we celebrate all the holidays this time of year, I like to reflect on the things for which I am thankful. I am thankful for the gifts that we least expect. As a Toastmaster, we expect to give speeches, take on roles during a meeting and maybe…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director What do you Dare to Dream? by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Who remembers the 2019 Conference theme, Dare to Dream? What is your dream? What do you dream about becoming when you grow up? As we grow, our dreams change. Our goals change. As a child, I wanted…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you never try, then you’ll never know… This phrase applies to many aspects in our lives, perhaps you have been hesitant to make a professional change? Maybe you have been scared to be Toastmaster for the first time? If you never try, then you’ll never know that you…
