by Kelsey Dean Summit Manager Wow — what an incredible honor it was to lead this year’s Summit Team! When I first said yes, I thought, “Okay, this’ll be fun – we’ll plan a few sessions, make some calls, and put on a great event.” What I didn’t realize was how much heart, creativity, and…
By Joyce Piñero “Everything you ever want is on the other side of fear,” is DTM Patty Wyatt’s mantra. The words hang on her bathroom mirror, reminding her every day. Patty attended Toastmasters for the first time in 1998, but was so paralyzed by fear that she did not return for twenty years. In 2018,…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Spotlight on Success: Honoring Diana Patton as Outstanding Member of the Month! D25 is thrilled to recognize Diana Patton as our Outstanding Member of the Month! Diana’s exceptional dedication, professionalism, and rapid deployment of the Summit web pages on the D25 website have earned her this well-deserved honor. The…
by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director District 25 has a good foundation with over 100 clubs on the current roster; however, as our mission dictates, we build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. The development of new clubs represents an effective approach to enrich our district, cultivate new relationships, and promote…
by Denise McConnell DTM District Director Well Done, District 25: 86% Success Sets Our District Up for Victory! What an outstanding start to the program year! Our District is surging with commitment, and I want to extend a massive congratulations to the 86% of clubs that successfully submitted their Club Success Plan (CSP) by the…
by Joyce Piñero “If you want to be the best YOU that you can be, join Toastmasters.” Lydeisha Gossett proclaims. Lydeisha joined Toastmasters three years ago after she was stumped by the question, “What do you do?” She found herself tongue tied and stumbling through her words. Although Lydeisha worked for the same company for…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Summit Volunteer Chair Can you believe it? The 7th Summit is almost here, and we need YOU to help make it unforgettable! Volunteering isn’t just about keeping things running smoothly—it’s about bringing the energy, the smiles, and the FUN that makes the Summit sparkle. Introducing the FUN S.T.A.R. Team — our special group of volunteers who…
by Chris Raneri DTM International Director PDD On August 22nd, I was honored to be elected as the International Director (ID) from Region 3 at the Toastmasters International Convention. Since then, I’ve often been asked, “What does an ID actually do?” To answer that, let’s take a step back. Toastmasters International is guided by a…
by Sallie Jett and Joyce Trimble District 25 is excited to highlight an innovative way clubs are engaging members and guests: the FUN THEMED MEETING REWARD initiative! Designed to energize club culture and strengthen the New Member Experience, this creative program rewards clubs that bring fun, fresh, and imaginative themes to their meetings. From “Superheroes & Storytelling”…
