by Tracy Speyer DTM District Chief Judge District 25’s Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) kicks off on December 1, launching a season of inspiration, education, and empowerment. Whether you’re a club officer, aspiring leader, or passionate member, TLI offers essential training to elevate your Toastmasters journey. This year, in addition to core officer sessions, we’re offering…
by Robert Thomas I’m still feeling the impact of the District 25 Toastmasters Summit. The theme, Rising As One, couldn’t have been more fitting. It wasn’t just a conference – it felt like a reset. The Summit could be best described as: Educational – filled with insights that challenged me to grow. Inspirational – every…
by Jim Jameson DTM Pathways Coordinator On October 22, a significant set of Pathways updates was released and became available in Base Camp. There are still a few details to be explored as we learn more about these. For now, here is a very brief overview of the key points: Meeting Roles: Before completing a…
by Jim Jameson DTM Pathways Coordinator CRITICAL PATHWAYS UPDATE as of 10/22/25 – CLICK HERE! Although details are still to be announced, we want to share what we know so far. It may be important to those who are about to finish a level. You may want to submit that Level Completion before the…
by Andres Aguilar Conference Education Chair As your Conference Education Chair, I had the distinct pleasure of witnessing firsthand the incredible energy and growth that permeated our recent D25 Toastmasters Conference. This weekend was transformed into a hub of learning, inspiration, and connection. The conference theme, “VIP: Vision, Inspiration, Passion” truly came to life through…
May 6, 2025 Dear Club Officer, The Distinguished Club Program is evolving to better recognize and celebrate club achievements! We’re pleased to share that the Board of Directors recently made exciting enhancements to both the Distinguished Club and District Recognition programs for the upcoming 2025-2026 program year. These improvements create a more accessible path to…
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 Shruti Sahu Area 33 Director At the District 25 District Executive Council meeting on October 19th, we were welcomed back to Texas Wesleyan University with an energetic greeting from the Trio, and we proudly received our Area Director and Division Director name badges. Lola Stone kicked off the day by training us on how…
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…
