by Kelsey Dean Summit Manager Get ready for the 2025 Summit – a dynamic one-day experience created by members, for members. This year’s powerful theme, “Rising As One,” calls each of us to lift, lead, and grow together. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or a first-time storyteller, this is your chance to step into the…
by Kelsey Dean 2025 Summit Manager When I said yes to filling the 2025 Annual Conference minute by minute chair or lectern chair role, I had no idea what I was saying yes to. Like many of our D25 members, I said yes because I like to help. I like to be involved. This was…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director The famous basketball player Michael Jordan once said, “Some people want it to happen, some people wish it would happen, others make it happen.” It’s a profound and simple thought, but it struck me as I was thinking about the members in our district. In Toastmasters there is a…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Typically, when talking about event planning people, will tell you that a project manager is responsible for, you guessed it…planning, executing, and overseeing. This can include managing teams, budgets, and deadlines. Sounds like a lot of work, right? Let’s combine that with being a Toastmaster volunteer leader, and our…
by Tammy Kasterke DTM The day you become a Toastmaster, a spark inside you begins to flicker. Many of us don’t contemplate much beyond that spark from Toastmasters. Sure, the spark is powerful as it is sufficient to achieve some of one’s personal goals of confidence, communication and/or leadership. But for the few, the spark…
by Najaf Dostaliyev DTM Division D Director “Birds of a feather flock together,” the saying goes, and for the members of District 25, this sentiment couldn’t be more accurate. When it comes to gathering, celebrating, and creating unforgettable experiences, District 25 needs no excuse—members simply enjoy one another’s company and thrive on shared accomplishments. District…
by Jai Erwin Summit Manager Get ready to embark on a strategic adventure where every move counts! This fall, D25 Toastmasters invites you to step up your game and master your next move at the 2024 Fall Educational Summit: Level Up! happening on November 9, 2024, at Texas Wesleyan University. Just like your favorite board game,…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Education Chair How does one learn from impossibilities, competitive figure skating, and art thievery? Attend the D25 Fall Summit on November 9 to find out. These narratives showcase the concept that true leadership and personal growth often emerge from the most unexpected and challenging situations. The Summit is your chance to…
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…
