by Claryce Cook I have grown up attending many different Toastmasters functions, from regular meetings to Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) training, and even big district events like the Year End Celebration, the Summit, and the Annual Conference. One constant presence at these events has been the banner. After seeing the banners repeatedly, I realized I…
by Lydeisha Gossett If you were born between 1901 and 2025, you belong to one of the seven generations alive today. In my family, the oldest living members are Boomers. I belong to Generation X. My oldest child is a Millennial, followed by three in Generation Z. The youngest generation is Generation Alpha, which includes…
by Patty Wyatt VPPR Keller Communicators What do you share with 200 high school students? You give them something essential, yet dynamic – you show them how to ‘Own the Room’. Recently, District 25 was invited to present a soft-skills workshop at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Area 7 Conference at Central High…
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 Emily Murray DTM District Director Hello, Sunshines! You’ve heard me say it before and I will definitely say it again – Hello, Sunshines! Since the point of this incentive is to be sure that we are saying Hello to any inquiries our clubs receive through the Toastmasters International Find-A-Club contact form, the name Hello…
A Collaboration by Michael Levy, Diana Patton, Chuck Mencke, and Lawrence Reid The District 25 web team consists of Michael Levy, Webmaster, as well as Diana Patton, Chuck Mencke, and Lawrence Reid. Their duties range from technical to clerical, from operations and security and major system updates to creating content, proofreading, and uploading information. Michael…
Mara White, VPPR of Irving Toastmasters, has some great advice about how to get your club featured on a TV news spot. Mara saw a Facebook post from a local TV news station that was looking for interesting “Citizens of Irving” stories. She made contact, exchanged emails, and their club was booked for the news…
Contributions by Chuck Mencke, DTM; Jill Morrison, DTM; Jason Jett Are you looking for a unique and enriching experience without doubling your Toastmasters meeting commitments? District 25 offers several advanced and specialty clubs, each with its distinctive approach to the Toastmasters experience. Most of these clubs meet once a month, catering to the diverse interests…
by Michelle Debenport 2022-2023 Public Relations Manager We are thrilled to announce the winners of the District 25 Club Website Contest! These outstanding clubs have showcased their online prowess and set the bar high for website excellence. Let’s dive right into the top three winners who truly captured our attention: Third Place: San Angelo Toastmasters…
