By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi My experiences in Toastmasters have demonstrated the truth in this quote from Mahatma Gandhi. Point number six of the Toastmasters Promise states, “To Serve my Club as an officer…
By Maribeth Fontabla, PM4, President, World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters I joined Toastmasters in March 2018. The reasons I joined Toastmasters was to become a better speaker and further develop my leadership skills. At the time that I joined Toastmasters, I was working as one of the assistant service managers in the psychiatry department at…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director In 2008, Toastmasters introduced the Competent Leader manual that put definition and form around the fundamental leadership skills being implemented at club meetings as members performed their roles. Although learning these fundamental skills resulted in personal growth, my understanding of leadership increased tremendously when I implemented my…
by Bonne Stroman, DTM, Policy & Protocol Chair I am a Texan by birth and heritage. Growing up in a small South Texas town and surrounded by kinfolks, I spent many an hour listening to tales of family history and our ranching heritage. I attribute my love of storytelling to my long line of ancestors…
by Setma Maddox, DTM, Speakers Bureau Chair I have lived in almost every corner of Texas and once in the cold north of Chicago. I quit counting the number of moves after 33. My most formative years were spent in Seguin, Texas. Like most of my female classmates, I married soon after graduation and started…
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director District 25 has a long-standing tradition; our past district leaders stay active in the district, lending their experience to the team. This month, we’d like to recognize our Immediate Past District Director, DTM Greg Pick for his ongoing support and contributions. In addition to the normal role of IPDD,…
by Joyce Trimble, DTM “There is no ‘I’ in Teamwork.” “No Man is an Island.” “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” “Many hands make light work.” We are familiar with the common Clichés about working together. It is not until THAT MOMENT that your options become null and void – tough…
By Robi Ley, DTM, District Director What do you mean it’s January? It can’t be? Didn’t we just get back from Chicago and the International Convention? Wow. Where has the time gone? It does seem like time is speeding by this Toastmasters year. We are six months in and so much has happened. The focus,…
by Bobby Madera, DTM, Division G Director Why are we in Toastmasters? Why do we serve as Club and District Leaders? While we are striving to be better communicators and leaders, having a Member-focused outlook (Servant Leadership mindset) in everything we do significantly enhances our individual goals, enlightens our vision of Toastmaster’s mission, and increases…
