by Joshua Bauer Area 53 Director On Saturday, July 20, the District 25 Executive Committee gathered at the Baker Building of Texas Wesleyan University for a day of investing in ourselves for the good of our clubs! At least, that’s what we would have done if the University hadn’t moved us at the last minute.…
by Ellen Slezak Area 31 Director The D25 District Executive Council Meeting was a remarkable blend of fun and information, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the trio. Our first business meeting set the stage for a productive and engaging year ahead. All six divisions were well represented though as a biased member of Division C…
by Denise McConnell DTM Cub Growth Director Thumbs Up Toastmasters is excited to be recognized as President’s Distinguished for 2023-2024! To build on this excitement, the club had a fantastic Open House event honoring Parent’s Day which was inspired by centennial celebrations in Toastmasters International to kick off the new 2024-2025 Toastmasters year. As we…
by Emily Murray, DTM, IPDD I absolutely LOATHE being cold. Hate isn’t even strong enough — LOATHE is the word! Pair this with my deep-seated need to create pretty things with my hands (I started taking art classes before I could talk), and what do you get? Quilts, obviously! When I moved to New Zealand,…
by Karen Coleman DTM Youth Leadership Chair Imagine a shy, quiet teenager named Evan who barely spoke in class, let alone in front of a group. He was filled with ideas but didn’t have the confidence to share them. Then, one day, his teacher suggested he join the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program (YLP). Skeptical yet…
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…
Earl Hill passed away July 14, 2024. He was District Governor of District 25 2006-2007. The District focus during his year as District Governor was “Reach for Success”. He joined the Kinston Toastmaster program in 1993 and was extremely active in Texas holding multiple positions including District Treasurer and District Governor. Earl was always an…
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…
