By Joyce Trimble, DTM, Awards Banquet Co-Chair The 2019-2020 Toastmaster year has been a year-long party, complete with cheering, horn blowing, and streamer tossing. On August 29 you, me, and WE will celebrate individual and club achievements at our final blowout, The Awards Banquet. The event is semi-formal and held at the Ridglea Country Club…
By Calvin Dorsey, DTM, Speakers Bureau Chair District 25 has a Speakers Bureau. We’ve had one for a while, and this year we have a new chair. Help me welcome Calvin Dorsey to the team. He has taken on the task of getting the word out to the community that there are some wonderful speakers…
by Karen Coleman, DTM I just returned from a wonderful Toastmasters Club Success Workshop. It was sponsored by our Club Growth Director, Marcheta Gardner, and directed by Branon Gilbert, a member of WBC Toastmasters since 2012. This event took place on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 12:45 and was presented in the comfort of our…
by Robi Ley, DTM, News Editor Imagine it; you wrote a speech, delivered a speech, rewrote, redelivered, rinse, repeat. And again. You get an email and the subject line reads: Congratulations! You’re a Region Quarterfinal Winner! No need to imagine. Hear from our very own Fursey Gotuaco and he can tell you first-hand just how…
by Jill Morrison, DTM, Recognition Chair 2019-2020, Awards Banquet Co-Chair Do you feel the sand on your toes and the sun on your shoulders? The water is clear and the turtles are still celebrating 70 years strong. I know we have found all sorts of unique ways of celebrating this year but aren’t done with the festivities yet. On…
By Robi Ley, DTM, , Immediate Past District Director, District Leadership Committee Chair By now, you have probably noticed there is something missing from the recent report from your District Leadership Committee. No, we did not forget. It’s not a mistake or an oversight. There is no candidate for Club Growth Director listed on the…
By Jamie, DTM, District Director The biggest question asked this contest season isn’t “can you hear me ok” or even “what’s Zoom”, no it’s “what’s the deal with the duck?!?” Well, I’ll tell you what’s the deal with the duck! The ‘Tell it to the Duck’ concept started in IT. Often code developers work alone or…
by Bobby Madera, DTM, Club Growth Director At the end of January, District 25 welcomed Toastmasters International’s 2nd Vice President, Matt Kinsey, for an incredible three-day visit. Matt was such an inspiration to our District leaders, teams, and members, and provided invaluable support to help us grow District 25. We planned several events for his…
by Chris Raneri, DTM, Program Quality Director It was my honor to be amongst the guests attending the Corporate Recognition Award at First Command Financial Services on January 28th. CEO of First Command, Mark Steffe received the award from Toastmasters International’s 2nd Vice President, Matt Kinsey with the club’s members gathered around him. First Command…
