By Sean Graf, District Audit Chair I grew up in Binghamton, New York. I joined Toastmasters back in 2007 originally but never attended at that club and finally came back in 2010 and joined the Roanoke Texas Toastmasters club. I am a CPA with FedEx and have been with the company for over 12 years....
By Maribeth Fontabla, PM4, President, World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters I joined Toastmasters in March 2018. The reasons I joined Toastmasters is for to become a better speaker and further develop my leadership skills. At the time that I joined Toastmasters I was working as one of the assistant service managers in the psychiatry department...
By Robi Ley, DTM, District Director This month’s Outstanding Member has been active in Toastmasters and in our district for many years. This year, she has taken on several tasks that have kept her quite busy. Setma Maddox was a regular trainer for the first and second rounds of TLI, including the sessions in Abilene...
By Tahseen Mohammad, Youth Leadership Chair Tahseen Mohammad is born in a small town in south India. When he was in high school, his parents migrated to a famous city Hyderabad for their children’s education. Tahseen grew up in a middle-class family. His father was a historian, archeologist and public speaker who spoke in seven...
By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, District Leadership Chair, Pathways Coordinator Greg lived in his birthplace, Cincinnati, Ohio, until he graduated from college at the age of 23. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi. He was born December 11, 1960, and is the oldest of three sons. He has been with...
By Bonne Stroman, DTM, Policy & Protocol Chair I am a Texan by birth and heritage. Growing up in a small South Texas town and surrounded by kinfolks, I spent many an hour listening to tales of family history and our ranching heritage. I attribute my love of storytelling to my long line of ancestors...
By Setma Maddox, DTM, Speakers Bureau Chair I have lived in almost every corner of Texas and once in the cold north of Chicago. I quit counting the number of moves after 33. My most formative years were spent in Seguin, Texas. Like most of my female classmates, I married soon after graduation and started...
By Robi Ley, DTM, District Director District 25 has a long- standing tradition; our past district leaders stay active in the district, lending their experience to the team. This month, we’d like to recognize our Immediate Past District Director, DTM Greg Pick for his ongoing support and contributions. In addition to the normal role of...
Mark Novak, DTM District photographer. Born in Travis Air Force Base California. Grew up as a military brat living in various states, Europe and Panama. Driven by a passion for fine arts and a constant drive to learn more. Worked in information technology for 34 years. A few more points of interest about Mark’s continued service...
By Melissa Southerland, CC, CL, District Recognition Chair I grew up in what was then, a small town called Wylie, Texas east of Plano. We even wore boots and jeans and the infamous cowboy hats. I have two siblings, Megan who is 8 years younger and Rod who is 9 years younger. My parents are...
