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OUTSTANDING LEADER – MARCH 2025

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,…

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MY TOASTMASTERS CONFERENCE JOURNEY

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…

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Prop. A 2025-2026 District Alignment

District 25 Toastmasters DRAFT Proposal A: 2025-2026 District Alignment District 25 assigns clubs to areas based upon the requirements of Protocol 7.0 of the Toastmasters International Governing Documents. These criteria are: Geographic proximity to other clubs The ability of an area director to effectively provide service Club size and strength Prospective clubs and expected growth…

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A Journey of Growth and Connection

by Jenny Riddle DTM Division A Director As I wrap up my year of service, I am struck by how transformative this journey has been. Serving as the Division A Director in District 25 has given me insights into leadership, collaboration, and the art of public speaking. I have learned so much about Toastmasters—not only…

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WE CAN DO IT

by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Today I paused and was thinking again about how leadership is not about the easy wins or the smooth paths. It’s about perseverance, resilience, and the unwavering belief that we can achieve greatness—even when the journey feels long, and the obstacles seem insurmountable. Every challenge we face is a…

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Outstanding Leader – February 2025

by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Overcoming hardship as a leader requires resilience and adaptability. Leading during difficult times means focusing on people first while simultaneously maintaining focus on the long-term vision. A leader must also first cultivate mental toughness. This means being able to handle stress, uncertainty, and adversity without losing sight of their…

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OUTSTANDING MEMBER – FEBRUARY 2025

by Jesse Ford DTM District Director For over 100 years, our great Toastmasters organization has been developing leaders and speakers. The number of lives impacted grows daily with new people being introduced all the time. It’s exciting to think where we might be in the next 100 years, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.…

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Winter TLI Training Sessions Complete

by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Program Quality Director As the overseer of the TLI Trainings, I have to say that it has been an incredibly rewarding experience – one that will always resonate in my heart. The second round of the Winter TLIs were hosted by our amazing Division Directors. If I had any doubts about…

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