by Emily Murray DTM IPDD Solar Flare Director’s Focus Award This award recognizes a member who committed to helping others achieve their goals, resulting in greater benefits for themselves and fellow members. The recipient of this award is Jenny Riddle Jenny has an open hand, an open ear, and an open heart to help, to…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Education Chair How does one learn from impossibilities, competitive figure skating, and art thievery? Attend the D25 Fall Summit on November 9 to find out. These narratives showcase the concept that true leadership and personal growth often emerge from the most unexpected and challenging situations. The Summit is your chance to…
by Maribeth Fontabla DTM TLI Co-Chair Get ready for a new twist in the TLI Experience this year—where the power of the Universe meets the magic of AI! For Toastmasters, TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) is a time-honored tradition that every newly elected club officer either eagerly anticipates or tries to avoid like the plague (we…
by Josh Bauer Area 53 Director On the evening of August 24th, numerous District 25 Toastmasters (and a few guests!) gathered at the elegant Ridglea Country Club to commemorate a year of growth, achievements, and connection. The YEC was a testament to the power of dedication, community, and the spirit of leadership. The evening’s program…
by Matthew Navy Area 32 Director Here in North Texas, we’re all too familiar with the sun and the heat. While the sun goes down in the evening and the heat subsides, there wasn’t a brighter or hotter night in the Lone Star state than at the District 25 Year End Celebration, or YEC, at…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Hello District 25…This summer kicked off the new TLI season and with it all the wonderful and fun things we do. Phylliss Christian-Daniels, our new Program Quality Director, put on a total of seven District TLI events. Jin Lim and Maribeth Desuyo helped do everything as the TLI chairs,…
by Ellen Slezak Area 31 Director The D25 District Executive Council Meeting was a remarkable blend of fun and information, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the trio. Our first business meeting set the stage for a productive and engaging year ahead. All six divisions were well represented though as a biased member of Division C…
by Emily Murray, DTM, IPDD I absolutely LOATHE being cold. Hate isn’t even strong enough — LOATHE is the word! Pair this with my deep-seated need to create pretty things with my hands (I started taking art classes before I could talk), and what do you get? Quilts, obviously! When I moved to New Zealand,…
by Karen Coleman DTM Youth Leadership Chair Imagine a shy, quiet teenager named Evan who barely spoke in class, let alone in front of a group. He was filled with ideas but didn’t have the confidence to share them. Then, one day, his teacher suggested he join the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program (YLP). Skeptical yet…
