by Marylee Mims, DTM – Past District Governor 2014-2015 I sat in front of my computer anticipating the opening ceremony of the Toastmasters International Convention. The big question: would a virtual convention be engaging? I love the parade of flags. I had my American Flag displayed and I’d decided to wear red, white, and blue....
by Chris Raneri, DTM – District Director If you are the President or Secretary of your club, you have a vote at the upcoming International Business Meeting. This may be your first time, and you have no idea what to do with that vote. You can find all the details here. Maybe you know you...
Okay, it’s a bad adaptation. The point is, our very own Fursey Gotuaco will be representing District 25 in the upcoming semi-finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking. This year’s contests are all virtual so while we can’t attend in person to support and encourage, we can still show him we’re behind him all...
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The Denver International convention was my third convention to attend, but I’d been hearing about them for years. I remember watching our past trios prepare for being gone a week, assigning tasks and setting out of office email notices. These past three years, attending myself has been an...
By Sushma Kanugo, EC4 As a Toastmaster I always wondered of “What is the Ultimate Goal that can be achieved in Toastmasters?” I started to google and started doing some research. I found so many videos about the World Championship of Public Speaking and Toastmasters Conventions. I was amazed and fascinated to listen to...
By Robi Ley, District Director Although Chicago got its nickname for the plethora of agriculture, manufacturing, and other industries it supports, that title was so very appropriate this year at the 2018 Toastmasters International Convention. These past eight days, we were able to mingle with some of the biggest shoulders in our Toastmasters world. You’ve...
The morning of August 24th crackled with excitement as we watched Hannah compete with the best speakers from nine other Districts around the globe. Hannah was amazing as she taught the audience about the meaning of the words sympathy and empathy as well as the circumstances that made those concepts real to her. The live performance...
A Canadian Journey Sunrise over the water greets us as we gather for breakfast. The mountains look close enough to touch, although they are still quietly shrouded in their morning mist. The voices and faces that surround us are varied in accent, lilt, color, and expression. It’s Monday, and yet it’s a different Monday. No...
On August 13, David McCallister received the Presidential Citation at the Hall of Fame at the 2015 Toastmasters International Convention. He was one of only 14 honored this year with this citation. David McCallister receiving Presidential Citation plaque Presidential Citation Lapel Pin David McCallister was District Governor for District 25 2009-2010. During that year District25...
