by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director January 27th-28th, 2024 marked my first-ever experience attending the Mid-Year International Trio Training in Dallas, catering to regions 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9. Unsure of what to anticipate, these two days unfolded into a heartwarming journey, where I found myself among familiar faces from the Bahamas and…
Ernestina Piñones was a longtime friend to many and aa member of Toastmasters since April 1, 2000. She passed away on January 5, 2024. Her original home club was Club #8507, House Speakers. Ernestina was a member of many clubs over the year and currently a member of Plus-Two Toastmasters and Six Twenty Nine Club.…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director My role as Club Growth Director for the past six months has been a whirlwind of excitement, challenges, and profound personal growth. Stepping into this leadership position within Toastmasters has been nothing short of life-changing for me. The responsibility of nurturing the growth and development of clubs has…
by Jerod Blackman, Division C Director As we enter the second half of the Toastmasters term, Division C Director Jerod Blackman reflects on the valuable lessons learned, the progress made, and the exciting plans ahead. Jerod shares his insights and aspirations for the remaining six months of his term. Lessons Learned and Personal Growth: When…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM, Club Growth Director As we step into the new year, let’s enjoy the glow of opportunity with our 2023-2024 incentive rewards – Sunshine to Sunshine, Five-For-Five, Nemilita Networking, and the latest addition, Pick A Path In Pathways. These incentives are not just goals; they are the golden nuggets that enhance our…
by Jason Jett D25 Chief Judge, 2023-2024 When I was first asked to consider the role of District 25 Chief Judge, I replied with the question, “Do I get to wear the robe?” Unfortunately, there is not a traditional judge’s robe for this role (although you could wear one if you wanted). The District Chief…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director I can’t even begin to keep up with our December 2023 Outstanding Member of the Month. She does so much. There are Facebook and Instagram posts made, videos created, MailChimp mailings managed, etc, etc. She creates campaigns, conducts interviews, leads an extremely effective team, is (and has been) a…
by Michelle Bayes, DTM, District Finance Manager Introduction: Embarking on my Toastmasters journey in April 2006, I navigated through various corporate clubs before finding my current club in 2015. This year, I proudly serve as the President of Highway To Excellence and the District Finance Manager (DFM), a role that unexpectedly found me during a…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Am I being picky by picking a Pickering? Absolutely! Allan Pickering is our Outstanding Member of the Month for November – and if you don’t know why, then you must have missed the Summit. I recommend NOT missing the Summit! Allan’s Summit was filled with fun, wide-ranging workshops, many…
