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…
by Denise McConnell, DTM, District Director This July, we are proud to recognize Cindy Hinckley as our outstanding member. A dedicated Toastmaster since 2008 and a former District Director for 2015-2016, Cindy has a rich history of service in countless club and district roles. With her deep roots in District 25 and her strong relationships…
by Terry Bay DTM Division A Director Hello Toastmasters and Leaders, I hope everyone is having a great summer. I consider the month of August to be about family vacations and getting back to school. With Toastmasters, we are always learning. We have many communication and leadership opportunities throughout the year. We are now…
by Marty Varela Have you ever considered a monumental task and thought ‘I can’t do this?’ You look at it from every angle to assess the challenge and then plot a strategy for how you will get it done. Then you do something miraculous. You take the first step! You recognize that small actions…
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…
by Jessica (Chieh Yu) Chang I signed up for the New Member Experience: FUNdamentals Workshop to learn how to attract and retain new members. While I’m not a brand-new member, I recently stepped into the role of Vice President Public Relations and wanted practical strategies I could put to work immediately. Jason delivered exactly that…
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…
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…
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…
