by Patty Wyatt PR Awards Banquet Chair Hey, Toastmasters! D25 will celebrate all of you at our annual Awards Banquet. Yes, you – our members and our clubs. What to expect? Recognition of high levels of achievement. Let’s acknowledge the exceptional accomplishments and outstanding contributions made by fellow D25 members and clubs. Inspiring and uplifting…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Please accept the district’s sincerest appreciation for the incredible work you put into making the annual conference a fantastic experience. The engaging speakers, informative sessions, delicious food, and seamless organization truly made a lasting impression. Thank you, Marian Hicks, Outstanding Member of the Month, for the tireless hours you…
by Marian Hicks DL5 Annual Conference Chair Guess what’s happening this week? If you guessed Annual Conference, YOU’RE RIGHT! The excitement is mounting and will soon bubble over! Have you secured your ticket yet? Are you ready to Make Your Mark? Don’t worry if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, you can still come! We…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director The man, the myth, the legend… Jerod Blackman… said with my outside voice! Please join me in congratulating Jerod for his exceptional work as Contest Coordinator. His hard work and dedication are truly appreciated by all involved in the excellent contest season. Jason’s Legacy of Excellence speaks volumes about…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director I want to express my gratitude to all the dedicated Area and Division Directors of the current term. It has been an incredible journey, and I am grateful for the opportunity to join each of you. Throughout this experience, I have gained invaluable knowledge and insights. One highlight…
by Donna Young DTM 2023-2024 Alignment Chair Q: “Who draws the lines for our Toastmaster Area, Division, and District?” A: Why, the Alignment Committee does! It’s not done in a backroom with horse trading & bribes, but follows Toastmasters Protocol 7.0 rules based on: Geographic proximity to other clubs The ability of an Area Director…
by Jason Jett Division C Director That’s a line from a song in Les Misérables that Eponine sings as she is dying. It’s a beautiful, haunting moment in the show. It has stuck with me for years, and it’s a great pearl onion, with so many layers. Life is like that. There’s rain. It is…
by Melissa Syphrett, SAA, Mr. Cooper Speaks I served as Contest Toastmaster at a virtual Area 24 competition. Looking back, I expected something very different when I volunteered. If I hadn’t prepared, my can-do attitude could’ve quickly become, “What have I done?” That said, here are five tips for first-time Contest Toastmasters. Go to contests…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director He’s the One, the Only…. NUMBERS Guy, for D25! Yes, our Toastmaster of the month is Larry Core! Larry has quietly kept our financial records beyond reproach, kept us in the “black”, that means we have money in the bank and kept us out of Toastmasters Financial jail. We…
