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…
by Shameika McAllister DTM Division B Director Shameika McAllister, Division B Director in Toastmasters, shares invaluable insights into leadership, organizational management, accomplishments, challenges, and plans for a smooth transition for her successor. Through her experiences, she highlights key lessons and strategies that can benefit leaders in various fields. One of the fundamental lessons Shameika has…
by Karen Coleman DTM In the heart of Coppell, Texas, a group of passionate individuals came together with a singular goal: to empower the youth of their community through the art of leadership and communication. Alongside a dedicated team, an innovative workshop was collaboratively developed to instill essential skills in the next generation of leaders.…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Are you familiar with the theme song from the old cartoon show Gummi Bears? Editing it just slightly for this month’s Outstanding Member of the Month we get: Dashing and daring, courageous and caring, Faithful and friendly with stories to share!………. Bouncing here and there and everywhere! High adventure that’s beyond…
by Lydeisha Gossett If you were born between 1901 and 2025, you belong to one of the seven generations alive today. In my family, the oldest living members are Boomers. I belong to Generation X. My oldest child is a Millennial, followed by three in Generation Z. The youngest generation is Generation Alpha, which includes…
by Hilda Guffey VPE San Angelo Toastmasters “Good evening, Toastmasters!” Or… should we say, “Good Morning Toastmasters?!!” On Friday, February 2nd (which was Saturday, February 3rd in Malaysia) San Angelo Toastmasters held a joint meeting with HELP University Toastmasters Club for a Cultural Exchange Joint Toastmasters Meeting. Both clubs enjoyed an evening of sharing unique cultural…
