by Kelsey Dean Think you’ve nailed public speaking? Think again! Advanced Toastmasters Clubs are where confident communicators and leaders go to turn their skills up a notch – a place to experiment, challenge themselves, and maybe even laugh at a few speech bloopers along the way. These aren’t your typical Toastmasters meetings. You won’t find…
by Jamie Pickering DTM PDD Past Regional Advisor “Have you met Chris?” This simple question was my go-to opener for three days in Philadelphia, as I played the role of on-site campaign manager for my good friend and fellow Toastmaster, Chris Raneri. He was running for Toastmasters International Director from Region 3, and our bond,…
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 DJ Reed DTM Club Leads Co-Chair I was lucky enough to be at the recent Club Success Workshop Presentation, and it was amazing. I have never been a corporate person, so I wanted to know more about how they worked and the best way to reach out to businesses for membership and new clubs.…
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 Denise McConnell DTM CGD It is time to RENEW! The youngest of my children has started her senior year in high school. She is excited about this year’s new experiences, enjoying time with her current friends and making new ones. She is also enthusiastic about all the regular activities that are familiar, yet different…
by Emily Murray District Director DTM If you took sunshine and made it into something solid, it would probably be gold. Our March 2024 Outstanding Member of the Month is solid gold sunshine – so much so her name is even gold. Jenall Gold. Having joined Toastmaster in April 2023, it’s even more special that…
by John Aparicio Division D Director Serving as Division D Director has been quite a daring adventure. I did not know what I was in for with the ‘23 – ‘24 year. I was met with challenges at every turn but was determined to keep sharing my sunshine no matter what! Whether it was grief…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Are you inspiring? Who do you know that is? I certainly don’t think that I am. To me, I’m just over here living my life. I know so many people who have done cooler, harder, more impressive, scarier, more unusual things than I have. We all tend to feel…
