By Thad Mantaro, Public Relations Manager It’s that time of year again. The weather is turning warmer, birdsongs fill the air, the days are growing longer, and once again–it’s time for the D25 Website Contest! Each May, a review of D25 club websites occurs, and to the winner go the spoils! Information about the...
By Frosty Hardison Here is a letter from Frosty Hardison who is member of Top Flight Toastmasters Club to his fellow club members following District 25 2019 annual conference which was held May 3-4. Top Flight Toastmasters was one of 22 clubs that benefited from the new Club Pass option for registering at the conference. ...
By Rahmana Warren, FirstTimer Hi, I’m Rahmana Warren, member of the Ft PMI chapter, I want to share my first timers experience with you! It was exciting to see all of the clubs members that attended from the D25 area and meet so many wonderful people, educational sessions with awesome mentors and the rewarding...
By Elizabeth Gray, District Chief Judge We had two amazing contests this past weekend at the District 25 Annual Conference. On Friday night, Table Topics contestants were asked about the most common misconceptions about the place they were born. We heard about places ranging from India to Portland (Indiana, that is), and of course Texas...
By Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, Conference Chair It is from the bottom of my heart that I want to thank you all for attending our conference. It has been my pleasure to be your Conference Chair. We did it! We dared to dream that you would be here, you showed up in mass! We dared to...
By Ninfa Flewitt, ACS-ALS, Conference Chair The Annual Conference is just around the corner. Plans are underway for you to have an amazing weekend of education, contests, keynotes, and fun! Friday night, there is something for everyone from an education session by Scott Sherwin, a special First Timer’s Reception, and the Banner Parade, to a...
By Robi Ley, DTM, District Director Our Annual Conference is more than an event, it’s an experience. It’s even more exciting when experienced with your fellow club members. That’s why we offer the Club Pass. This registration option allows more of your club members to attend and experience the Annual Conference. Here’s how it works:...
by Marcheta Gardner Toastmasters and friends, what a great time we had at the Tall Tales and International Speech Contests on May 4th and 5th! Snow sharks, dragons and alligators . . . OH MY! What do these have in common they were the topics of the first, second and third place winners of the...
by Bob Beideck As the Spring 2018 Conference Chair, I learned a lot. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. This is one of the hardest things, especially since I like to be independent, but it’s impossible to do everything yourself and you take away learning opportunities from others. Trust the people that you picked,...
by Melissa Southerland A low hum of conversation surrounds you. Excitement is in the air. The District 25 2018 Spring Conference has arrived! You nervously walk up to the first timers table and are cheerfully greeted by Amanda Vasquez. “Great to see you! Her exhilarating demeanor makes you even more enthusiastic about the adventure that...
