by Kelley Pelkey, DTM Who knew that 300+ folks in District 25 had reached out to Toastmasters International for membership information, but never joined a club? Are you surprised that upon learning that little tidbit, one of our members had an “Aha moment”? Once again, the District 25 Creativity Queen “B”, Joyce Trimble, had an idea! Why...
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Speakathons – Update from TI
Toastmasters International to Club Presidents, VPE 8/25/20 August 25, 2020 Dear Club President and Vice President Education, With the continuing and evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, some members may still experience difficulties finding opportunities to present speeches in the club setting. As a club officer, you may occasionally encounter challenges with conducting meetings where there are enough participants...
It’s About Community
by Fursey Gotuaco, EH3 D25 had a workshop about membership…. but it was really about community… Branon led the workshop like a champ! But he worked it like a community. The PowerPoint was our guide but it was open for all contributions…. like a community…. The chat to the side allowed all to contribute – answers,...
PIVOT–PIVOT-PIVOT! – A Tale of Virtual Contests!
By Joyce Trimble, DTM, Contest Coordinator May 16 and District 25’s Contest Season is over. As this year’s Contest Coordinator, it seemed it would never start. . . and then came that blink of the eye moment! The word pivot has been trending most of the season. What is a pivot? In the military, during...
24 Hours of Toastmasters
By Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director My friend Nadia called two weeks before the planned 24 hours of Toastmasters event with the theme “Together Towards Tomorrow.” She asked me for a favor, “Would I be willing to fill a role in the 24 hours of Toastmasters event?” I was pleased and honored that a friend...
Guide for Conducting Online Toastmasters Meetings
Compiled by Chuck Mencke, DTM – District 25 Toastmasters – 03/19/20 This document contains several guides to help you and your club conduct effective online meetings for your Toastmasters club. I’ve gathered these documents from Toastmaster friends from around the globe that I’ve gotten to know while attending online meetings over the last few years....
All Work?
By Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, Division A Director We’ve heard the saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” At D25, it seems like your District Leaders are all work. Believe me that we do work… a lot! We work to make the District stronger for you! With Contest Season in full swing,...
Was The President’s Breakfast A Hit? Definitely Yes!
Keary Dennison, President, Nissan Toastmasters This weekend I had the pleasure of attending Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) President’s Breakfast at Texas Wesleyan Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. If you don’t read anything else, just know that if you are a Club President, and see an opportunity to register for an officer training session that says President’s...
Looking For Something New To Do This Saturday Afternoon?
By Joyce Trimble, DTM Do you look ahead at the weekends and wish for something new to do? Something even child friendly? I wasn’t looking for something new to do several weeks ago but I had been invited to attend a local gavel club as the General Evaluator. Friends, we are missing an opportunity...
Golden Triangle Welcomes An International Visitor
Golden Triangle Toastmasters Club’s Holiday Celebration was great fun! Adding to the excitement was our guest, Caylea Young ACG/ALB, a member of Green Heart Toastmasters in Luxembourg. Caylea found our club via the Toastmasters International “find a club” function. Once she contacted us, plans were made for Area 62 Director, Daniel Baumgartner (a member of...