by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Have you ever heard of the term “helium hands”? No? Well allow me to explain. According to TheOdysseyOnline.com, “’Helium Hand’ can be described as an affliction where no matter what the request, or who it is from, the person has the uncontrollable urge to say yes or to volunteer.”…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director San Angelo Toastmasters held its annual Open House and Charterversary Event on Thursday, May 29th, celebrating the club’s nine-year journey since its inception. Jason Jett (President) welcomed attendees and introduced Pam Davis, one of the founding members, who recounted the club’s history. Initially established as Angelo State Toastmasters,…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director In a world that argues you need a job to get experience, and experience to get a job, enter the solution that is Toastmasters. Our Outstanding Leader of the Month for April is currently working a full-time job, is a member of one corporate and one community club and…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Do leaders ever really stop leading? If you have led a team, then it stands to reason that team will impact you for the rest of your life. Experiences both good and bad, tough and easy, fun or boring all have ways to shape our future perspectives. Thomas Peters,…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director GROW … This is the word, the acronym, and the focus I have pushed for this year as your District Director. G stands for Gratitude. In my experience that when we start anything we do, and we do it with a posture of being thankful, then it will always…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Imagine for a second you are planning to and on your way driving to compete in a Table Topics Area Contest. You are already anxious as you know your club members are counting on you. On your way to the event and before the contest started however you witness…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director There are large teams in the district that handle things like the Annual Conference Committee, the Summit Committee, and TLI. Sometimes, there are smaller groups. Both types of teams have a big impact on the district—and both are visible in distinct and unique ways. One leader in our district,…
by Phylliss-Christian Daniels DTM Program Quality Director After two and a half years in Toastmasters, I was thrilled to hear an announcement about my home club, Afterburners Toastmasters, at the 2021 Annual Conference. The theme, “Super Powers”, immediately grabbed my attention—how could it not? I was intrigued and eager to experience the magic of the conference…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director The addition of the Bell Toastmasters Club, a unique opportunity for professional growth, represents the next step forward to a Distinguished District 25. Bell Toastmasters embodies the spirit of progress and reaching new heights. This new club, with its unique blend of resources and opportunities, will serve as…
