by Dave Papenmeier DTM Summit Manager This year, the vision for the Summit is to energize members out of their comfort zone and bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to be, creating a rewarding future. Plans include thought-provoking and encouraging sessions to inspire people to pursue change and the accompanying…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director We all want to make sure our club’s information is out there as accurately as possible in as many places as possible to maximize ease of information access for potential guests who then become potential members. One thing that is easy to overlook is getting your club website…
by Lola Stone IP5 District Contest Coordinator The District 25 Evaluation Speech and International Speech Contests were recorded and then played during the Contest Watch parties at the Annual Conference. Warren Ehn (Plus 2 Toastmasters) did a terrific job as the Contest Master for both contests. He masterfully worked his way through the contest script…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM – District 25 Web Team Member Do you know what goes on behind the scenes at District 25? Do you know what it takes to keep our fabulous district humming like a top? Hundreds of dedicated D25 members give freely of their time and talents to make all the magic happen.…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you are lucky enough to have held a role serving under this month’s Outstanding Member, then you, too, can appreciate the hard work she has put in planning with her team! The 2022 Annual Conference has been in the making since 2021, and Denise McConnell has had her…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM Program Quality Director Hello District 25! Your Program Quality Director poppin’ in to say Thank You for staying the course with us as we trained over 60% of our club officers, completed the Club/Area/Division contests, and or simply showed up in our respective clubs. While we would’ve liked a higher percentage…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter It’s been 2 years since we’ve encountered that dreaded word .. Covid. Our world has changed with some of us meeting in person, some virtually and some in a hybrid state. Keller Communicators has been meeting in a hybrid state since last summer. They have this method of meeting down pat! One…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director A Little Rain They say in life a little rain must fall. When my children were little and were afraid of the storms, I used to tell them to be thankful for the rain. The rain waters the plants, fills our lakes and water sources. The rain is good…
by Lola Stone, D25 Contest Coordinator 2021-22 Spring has officially sprung with warmer days, blooming landscapes, rainy weather, and rainbows. Spring is the time of new growth and new experiences. Just like spring, Toastmasters contest season is also time for new growth and new experiences. I encourage all Toastmasters to step outside of their…
