by Brady Watkins Division D Director If I asked you to close your eyes and picture a “great leader,” who comes to mind? Is it a historical figure? A CEO? A coach? Or perhaps a parent or a mentor? Regardless of who you pictured, I’m willing to bet you didn’t choose them because of their…
by Jacquelyn Martin DTM Division F Director December can be a crazy time of year between preparing for guests, attending a plethora of holiday parties, and getting all of those gifts purchased and wrapped. With everything else on your plate, it is easy to neglect your Toastmasters responsibilities. Let me encourage you to stay engaged…
by Jenn Taylor Division G Director Division G is having a great time Becoming One this year in District 25. We’ve seen some exciting growth, as our Area Directors and Division Director visit all of our clubs, building relationships and helping meet members’ and clubs’ needs. While being spread out across Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Fort…
by Lorenzo Narvaez Division B Director When new members join a Toastmasters club, they often do so with one goal in mind – improving their public speaking or overcoming stage fright. What many don’t realize at first is that they’ve joined more than just one single club. They’ve become part of an area, a division,…
by Terry Bay DTM Division A Director Hello Toastmasters and Leaders, I hope everyone is having a great summer. I consider the month of August to be about family vacations and getting back to school. With Toastmasters, we are always learning. We have many communication and leadership opportunities throughout the year. We are now…
Embrace the Opportunities for Success by Les Condit DTM Division C Director District 25 Toastmasters, Welcome to an exhilarating new Toastmasters year! We are bursting with excitement as we embark on this journey together, ready to achieve new heights of personal and professional growth. This year is brimming with opportunities for each of us to…
by Najaf Dostalieyev DTM Division D Director Before stepping into the election process—and later being elected as a Division Director — I was genuinely intimidated by the weight of such a responsibility. I had served in various roles across four different districts, but Division leadership felt like a whole new mountain to climb. It took…
by Larry Harmon DTM Division E Director One thing I’ll say about Toastmasters: it gives you plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. When I first considered becoming a Division Director, I was focused on building my leadership skills—specifically, learning how to lead people effectively and delegate responsibilities. I knew I had a habit of jumping…
by Jenny Riddle DTM Division A Director As I wrap up my year of service, I am struck by how transformative this journey has been. Serving as the Division A Director in District 25 has given me insights into leadership, collaboration, and the art of public speaking. I have learned so much about Toastmasters—not only…
