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…
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…
by Clark Pfarner Division C Director On January 26th, our District Executive Committee (DEC) gathered for a productive and engaging meeting—this time via Zoom instead of in person. While DEC is officially billed as “training” for division and area directors, it’s just as much about team building and strengthening our leadership connections. Key Highlights: Contest…
by Jim Chappel Division F Director I arrived in New Orleans 15 hours after the horrific terrorist attack which killed 15 innocent people enjoying NYE on Bourbon Street, two blocks from the hotel where I was staying. An additional 50 innocent citizens were wounded. During my visit I saw a memorial to the victims develop…
by Nicole Dogan Division B Director What a wonderful afternoon! I just returned from this year’s D25 Christmas Party, hosted by our very own Program Quality Director, Phylliss Christian-Daniels. Many thanks to Phylliss and Jacques for opening their home up to us for this event. The Elf-themed party was well attended and included Buddy the…
by Najaf Dostaliyev DTM Division D Director “Birds of a feather flock together,” the saying goes, and for the members of District 25, this sentiment couldn’t be more accurate. When it comes to gathering, celebrating, and creating unforgettable experiences, District 25 needs no excuse—members simply enjoy one another’s company and thrive on shared accomplishments. District…
by Larry Harmon DTM Division E Director Just over 90 days into the Toastmasters year, the Trio, Division Directors, and Area Directors have been working tirelessly. There’s so much more going on behind the scenes than I had anticipated. From getting to know the clubs in our Areas and Division, preparing for Division-sponsored training sessions…
