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CGD Corner: Club Coaches and Mentors – Guides for Growth, Success, and Fulfillment

by Michelle Bayes DTM Club Growth Director Throughout history, individuals with great accomplishments rarely reached their potential in isolation. The same can be said for Toastmasters clubs as coaches and mentors have played a pivotal role in shaping the journeys of countless individuals and clubs. Coaches and mentors serve as guides, motivators, and sources of…

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Coordinating Speechcraft: A Collaborative and Impactful Experience

by Lydeisha Gossett and Melissa Syphrett Coordinating Speechcraft with a fellow Toastmaster was a rewarding experience. Planning together allowed us to design an engaging program for our club and for the Speechcrafters we hosted. Completing the program also allowed us to build leadership skills and earn one more credential toward a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. Preplanning…

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YEC Special Recognition Awards

by Joyce Piñero District 25 Toastmasters celebrated the achievements of clubs and members at the “Here We Grew!” 24-25 Year End Celebration. Congratulations to all the toastmasters whose service and dedication contributed to the district’s success over the past year. Toastmaster of the Year Kelsey Dean This award recognizes the Toastmaster whose dedication, commitment and…

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Outstanding Leader—June 2025

by Jesse Ford DTM IPDD Over the last few years, while serving in District leadership, there have been times when I thought to myself “no way I could never do that.” Then, guess what happened? Yep, I found myself doing said things. Somebody once told me an interesting quote/philosophy on leadership. “The number one job…

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District 25 Leadership Advance Camp Focused, Fun, and Full of Friendships

by Susan McLoud Area 64 Director District 25’s Leadership Advance Camp was a two-day experience designed to prepare incoming Area and Division Directors for success. With the theme Becoming ONE, the training emphasized unity, leadership growth, and our shared District Mission: “We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.” Led by the…

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