by Najaf Dostalieyev DTM Division D Director Before stepping into the election process—and later being elected as a Division Director — I was genuinely intimidated by the weight of such a responsibility. I had served in various roles across four different districts, but Division leadership felt like a whole new mountain to climb. It took…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Do leaders ever really stop leading? If you have led a team, then it stands to reason that team will impact you for the rest of your life. Experiences both good and bad, tough and easy, fun or boring all have ways to shape our future perspectives. Thomas Peters,…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director District 25 Grows when Your Club Grows! District 25’s strength and vibrancy lie in its members. With this in mind, the district leaders, along with Toastmasters International, have implemented the following exciting incentives for the 2024-2025 program year. These incentives are aimed at encouraging membership growth and ensuring…
by Clark Pfarner Division C Director / Hot Topic Co-Editor Change is in the air for District 25 as the 2025–2026 leadership team has officially been voted in. At the Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, May 15th, members cast their votes to shape the direction of the coming year. Just a few days later, the…
by Larry Harmon DTM Division E Director One thing I’ll say about Toastmasters: it gives you plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. When I first considered becoming a Division Director, I was focused on building my leadership skills—specifically, learning how to lead people effectively and delegate responsibilities. I knew I had a habit of jumping…
by Karen Coleman DTM Youth Leadership Chair Are you excited to take the next step towards earning your DTM but unsure which level five Pathway assignment to choose? Many Toastmasters find themselves stalled at Level 5 of various pathway assignments. By coordinating a Youth Leadership Program (YLP), you can take a significant step toward achieving…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Imagine for a second you are planning to and on your way driving to compete in a Table Topics Area Contest. You are already anxious as you know your club members are counting on you. On your way to the event and before the contest started however you witness…
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,…
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…
