by Susan Gardner, DTM During this incredibly HOT Texas summer, it is important that we continually keep an eye on the prize … RAIN AND COOLER TEMPS! But at the same time as we are sweltering in this heat, daily plans and life go on which brings me to the Muppets Leadership Lesson #2: BE…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM Area 45 Director One of things that I’ve grown to love about Toastmasters is our commitment to training. I have participated in many volunteer organizations, but none of them focus on training like Toastmasters does. They want their leaders to be successful and are committed to helping them in every way…
by Joyce Trimble, Fall Summit Chair The Summit is a one-day event for YOU! Without “U”, we would just have a summit! It might phonetically sound the same, but it isn’t. We could not have a more qualified Talent Coordinator for our educational travels together on November 10. SUSAN GARDNER. Past District 50 Governor and D25…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, Program Quality Director TLI is the best place to learn skills that will help you lead your club, gain confidence about your role, and get great tips on raising your kids. Ok, we won’t specifically help you with that last one, but we will help you be a stronger more…
by Diana Patton, DTM Past District Governor It’s a new Toastmaster year. It’s time to plan for success. Our District has provided each club with a bright shiny red ribbon for their banner complete with our District Director Robi Ley’s theme, “New Directions, New Destinations”. A set of stars were included to be added as…
by Robi Ley, DTM District 25 Director Happy New Year! We have arrived, and the year ahead looks exciting and filled with new challenges. No, this isn’t an out-of-date article. It is a new year – a new Toastmasters year. There are familiar faces in new roles, new faces popping up at your club meetings,…
by Ernestina Pinones, DTM I was well on my way to achieving my second DTM when BAM! LIFE Happened. I lost my job, I moved, I got sick and could no longer drive. I had to leave Toastmasters and all the comforts of home to start a new life in Oak Cliff, a new part…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM D25 Contest Coordinator, 2017-2018 Toastmasters and friends, what a great time we had at the Tall Tales and International Speech Contests on May 4th and 5th! Snow sharks, dragons and alligators . . . OH MY! What do these have in common they were the topics of the first, second and…
by Bob Beideck DTM Spring Conference Chair As the Spring 2018 Conference Chair, I learned a lot. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. This is one of the hardest things, especially since I like to be independent, but it’s impossible to do everything yourself and you take away learning opportunities from others. Trust the…
