by Michelle Bayes, DTM, District Finance Manager Introduction: Embarking on my Toastmasters journey in April 2006, I navigated through various corporate clubs before finding my current club in 2015. This year, I proudly serve as the President of Highway To Excellence and the District Finance Manager (DFM), a role that unexpectedly found me during a…
by Alisha McCuan My name is Alisha McCuan and I joined Toastmaster’s club Mr. Cooper Speaks in October of 2023. I decided to join so that I can become more comfortable speaking publicly and meet like-minded peers. On December 16th, I had the honor of attending my first Club Success Workshop which had plenty of…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Am I being picky by picking a Pickering? Absolutely! Allan Pickering is our Outstanding Member of the Month for November – and if you don’t know why, then you must have missed the Summit. I recommend NOT missing the Summit! Allan’s Summit was filled with fun, wide-ranging workshops, many…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director For November, we may not have a specific Open House award winner, but that doesn’t mean our Toastmasters clubs haven’t been buzzing with activity and success. Instead of highlighting a single club, let’s take a moment to celebrate the achievements and milestones of our individual members. Toastmasters is…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Hello, Sunshines! You’ve heard me say it before and I will definitely say it again – Hello, Sunshines! Since the point of this incentive is to be sure that we are saying Hello to any inquiries our clubs receive through the Toastmasters International Find-A-Club contact form, the name Hello…
A Collaboration by Michael Levy, Diana Patton, Chuck Mencke, and Lawrence Reid The District 25 web team consists of Michael Levy, Webmaster, as well as Diana Patton, Chuck Mencke, and Lawrence Reid. Their duties range from technical to clerical, from operations and security and major system updates to creating content, proofreading, and uploading information. Michael…
by Shuhdi Hashim Division F Director District Director Shuhdi Hashim stands at the helm of Division F, steering the ship with a wealth of experience gained since joining Toastmasters in July 2017 as a charter member of Smiling Stars Toastmasters. His journey has been marked by diverse club roles, including President, VPE, VPM, Secretary, Treasurer,…
by Najaf Dostaliyev Club Leads Chair View the Speaker to Trainer Workshop here – 12/9/23 Have you ever considered the challenges of training others, facilitating online meetings, and managing difficult personalities in a virtual setting? We’ve all encountered challenging individuals, whether in virtual or face-to-face interactions. What’s your approach in such situations? Do you…
by Jesse Ford DTM Program Quality Director How do you make Gold Soup? You put in 14 carrots obviously! So, what do you get when you mix up the D25 ingredients of warm cozy feelings, a little leadership, and a Zoom call? TLI of course. Well, more specifically this Winter TLI anyway. This winter the…
