Complied by Chuck Mencke DTM (on behalf of Colleyville Toastmasters) For those of you that have not heard, we lost one of our dear District 25 members, Deborah Peterson, suddenly on Labor Day, September 4, 2023. Deb was a member of Colleyville Toastmasters, Off the Cuff, and Out on the Town. Her memorial service will…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM Past District Director Gary Miller, DTM, proud member of the Burleson Toastmasters Club since 2011 and member of Toastmasters International since 1993, died Thursday, May 18, after an illness. Gary was an encourager known for his texts of affirmation to club members after a speech. He was in Toastmasters to help…
by Kelsey Dean Division D Director I recently attended the funeral of Bonne Stroman, one of D25’s own. While I didn’t know Bonne very well, I went to support my friends who were grieving. Bonne and I briefly worked together on the first iteration of the D25 Strategic Planning Committee. She helped start the committee…
This was compilation was a labor of love with contributions by many who learned, respected and whose lives were impacted by Bonne. There was no rhyme or reason about the order of the memories in the post., The memories are listed as they were received or discovered on social media and being sent to the…
By Phylliss Christian-Daniels If the question were asked what’s in it for me, Larry Mill’s answer would be DEDICATION. What a great example of exemplifying such a strong trait not only as a D25 Toastmaster but as a husband, father, grandfather, colleague, and friend. Larry’s love for being a Toastmaster and the incredible leader he was is…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director His home club, Roanoke Texas Toastmasters club, called him, “Mr. Toastmaster.” Known, for his love of family, his wife Michele, and granddaughter Maddie, Michael W. Hall was a mentor to many. Having served in the Navy for 29 years, Michael was a proud veteran. He was a champion for…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM Program Quality Director When I got the news, my heart was saddened, not only for his family but for everyone who knew Ricky and counted him as a friend. Ricky Landerman and I served as Area Directors together. He served as Area Director for one of my clubs and I served…
contributed by Past District 25 Governors David Martin, Diana Patton, and Bonne Stroman District 25 is saddened on January 31 by the sudden loss of one of its special members. Who could have guessed that the vivacious, energetic, fun-loving Diana Pittman would no longer be among us? So many tributes to the impact of Diana’s…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Atheria Scott was one of those people that lit up a room every time she walked through the door. Her colorful outfits and glamorous hats spoke volumes of her cheerful and spirited outlook on life. She was always more interested how you were feeling and had a way of…
