by Jenny Riddle Division A Director In the heart of District 25, where eloquence and camaraderie intersect, I embarked on my journey as a Division Director for the 2024-2025 Toastmaster year. The role was both exhilarating and daunting. My first experience as a Division Director was the D25 Advance Camp – an annual retreat held…
Dear Toastmaster, We are excited to share some valuable new resources designed to help you support excellence in your club. Recently, the “Supporting Club Excellence” webinar introduced these resources, providing insightful and practical advice for helping clubs thrive. Even though the webinar was presented to District leaders, we want to make sure you have access…
Clark Pfarner Division C Director As the incoming Division C Director for District 25, my term is just beginning, and I know there is a long road ahead of me. There will be TLI sessions to participate in and coordinate, a Summit and Annual Conference to contribute to, a contest season that will require time…
by Laurie McKee YEC Co-Chair Are you joining me in Walking in Sunshine at the YEC? No, not yuck. YEC. It’s D25’s annual Year End Celebration (YEC) for the 2023-2024 Toastmaster year. While basking in the sun and planning the YEC, I’ve learned many things including learning awards and incentives, scouting event locations, and learning…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director District 25 is bursting with excitement to welcome a new Toastmasters Club – Core Conversations! Your decision to join our community is a testament to your commitment to communication and leadership excellence, and we’re thrilled to have you on board. District 25 fosters a supportive environment where seasoned…
By Michelle Debenport PR Chair Year End Celebration Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: My first task as PR Chair for the Year-End Celebration (YEC) has been recruiting passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join our team (shout out to Allan Pickering, Liz Brenner, Steven Offutt, Bob Beideck, and Jenall Gold). By combining our diverse skills and interests,…
by Jin Lim Co-TLI Chair Our question is, are you ready to lead your club to new heights? Join one of the many TLI training sessions in July and August. Our experienced facilitators will lead engaging sessions that provide you with insights into your officer role and share best practices to enhance your club’s experience…
by Lorenzo Narvaez Area 42 Director The unknown carries a thrill uniquely its own, a feeling I embraced fully as I drove to Mineral Wells, Texas, on June 22, for the Leadership Advance Camp and into my new role as an area director in District 25. Walking through the conference room doors, surrounded by faces…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Immediate Past Club Growth Director World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters Offered an in-person and online Open House on June 4, 2024, for their Charterversary, Open House, and Golden Gavel Celebration! The theme was Pie Day which cleverly referenced the Toastmasters meeting structure which is Prepared Speeches, Impromptu Speaking, and Evaluations. This…
