Alliance Networks – Club #5718 – Open House
We had a wonderful open house. All officers and members were part of the success. Our VPPR created an amazing flyer. Our VPM, VPE and Sec/Treas got the word out about our special meeting to past members, guests and interested parties. Tempest was responsible personally for 4 of our guests. We worked a Corporate lead too which worked out nicely. We had a well run meeting – great explanations of each section so that our first time guests knew what was happening.
Big success!
Event: 3/24/26
Submitted by: Diana Patton
Out on the Town – Club # 897575- Open House
Our Out On The Town Toastmasters meeting on March 14 truly lived up to the theme “Spring Into Something New!” With engaging speeches, thoughtful evaluations, and lively Table Topics, members and guests enjoyed an evening filled with learning, laughter, and inspiration.
We were honored to have five dignitaries in attendance along with five guests, making the evening even more special. Just one more member would have earned us the Golden Gavel Award, but the fourteen members present still brought great energy and enthusiasm, making the meeting a wonderful and refreshing start to something new.
Chuck as our Toastmaster of the Evening, skillfully guiding us through the meeting. The heart of the meeting featured three engaging speeches, each bringing unique insights and stories.
Chuka delivered a heartfelt speech titled “Breathing, Buttons and Brave Nurses: My Life Teaching Trach Care.” Through his story, Chuka highlighted the dedication and compassion involved in healthcare education. Her speech was evaluated by Darlene, who provided encouraging and constructive feedback.
Next, Shirley presented “Planners, Wanderers, and Everything in Between,” exploring different approaches to planning and navigating life’s travel adventures. Terry offered thoughtful insights in her evaluation, highlighting Shirley’s strengths and areas for growth.
Our third speaker, Kimberly, delivered “Ask For Exactly What You Want,” a powerful reminder of the importance of clarity and confidence in asking what we want. Mark evaluated Kimberly’s speech and shared valuable feedback to support her continued growth.
Warren energized the room as Table Topics Master, challenging participants with creative impromptu questions that got everyone thinking on their feet. Members rose to the occasion, showcasing one of Toastmasters’ most valuable skills, speaking confidently without preparation. With lively responses from Larry, Donna, and Maribeth, the segment was filled with fun, spontaneity, and plenty of smiles.
The General Evaluator Michael ensured that every aspect of the meeting received thoughtful feedback. Their observations highlighted the strengths of the meeting while offering helpful suggestions to keep our club growing stronger.
The evening truly reflected the spirit of our theme, trying new things, building confidence, and supporting one another as we grow as speakers and leaders.
Here’s to continuing to spring into something new!
Event: 3/14/26
Top of Texas Toastmasters – Club #5788 – Open House
The Theme of the meeting was “Toastmasters Boosts your self-confidence”.
Guest speaker, past District Director Ninfa Flewitt shared her personal story about how Toastmasters helped her build new connections. These connections have positively impacted her personal and professional life.
The meeting included prepared speeches, Table Topics and Evaluations. Three guests joined us from India!
Event: 3/21/26
Submitted by: Daniella DSouza
Articulate Club – Club #6145 – Chartervesary, Golden Gavel
In celebration of our club’s remarkable 40th anniversary, we gathered for a meaningful and memorable meeting centered on the theme “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” This special occasion provided an opportunity to reflect on our rich history, recognize the individuals who have shaped our journey, and look ahead with renewed purpose and enthusiasm.
We were especially honored to welcome our founder, Jana Barnhill, whose vision and dedication laid the foundation for our continued success. Her presence served as a powerful reminder of how far we have come and the values that continue to guide us.
Adding to the significance of the celebration, we were privileged to host several distinguished Toastmasters and former members whose contributions have left a lasting impact on our club, including Patti Douglass, Kim Davis, Jan Grams, Tomas Gonzalez, and Robyn McClendon. We were also honored to have Jenn Taylor join us as D25 Division G Director.
Their stories, experiences, and continued support inspired both current and prospective members alike.
We were also delighted to welcome prospective guest Macey Verner, representing the next generation of voices and leaders who will carry our legacy forward.
This milestone meeting was not only a celebration of the past 40 years but also a heartfelt reminder of the community, growth, and leadership that define our club. As we honor our history, we remain committed to inspiring the future.
Event: 3/19/26
Charter date: 3/1/1986
Submitted by: Thidini Mahanama
Mansfield Toastmasters – Club #28678015 – Chartervesary, Golden Gavel
Mansfield Toastmasters celebrated its one-year charterversary with an energetic meeting that brought together 24 attendees, including three guests who joined in the fun. The room had the easy confidence of a club that’s grown quickly, with members sharing stories from the past year, favorite meeting moments, and the personal wins they’ve gained through Toastmasters. We even had an icebreaker. A special anniversary program highlighted milestone speeches, leadership achievements, and the friendships that have formed since the club’s charter. The meeting wrapped with a sense of pride and momentum as the club steps confidently into its second year. All are welcome to visit us.
Event: 3/2/26
Charter date: 3/1/25
Submitted by: Chris Lalik
Off the Cuff – Club #4354 – Open House
We had a wonderful meeting – good attendance and guests. We met at home of Kimberly and David Martin. They provided main course for dinner with everyone else bringing sides.
The theme was fun “A Wee bit o’ Luck!” – complete with decorations and even our Posture Monitor (unique role) was in keeping with our theme.
It’s a great group and we’d love to have future guests. We’re a great club for those considering an extra/unique club.
Event: 2/28/26
Submitted by: Diana Patton
Motor Mouths – Club #6480015 – Open House, Golden Gavel
Motor Mouths Friday the 13th Fun – Open House
What a fun meeting at Motor Mouths Toastmasters on Friday, February 13, 2026! Our “Friday the 13th Fun” Open House was a big success, and we were excited to welcome 13 guests to experience the Toastmasters magic. A huge highlight of the evening was our guest speaker, Crystal Allbritton, who delivered her speech “Communicate With Confidence” . Her message was inspiring, practical, and a perfect example of how Toastmasters helps build real confidence. A lot of planning went into this event.
Big shoutout to our VP Membership, Erin Lewis, and VP Public Relations, Jason Meeks, for doing an outstanding job spreading the word and helping us bring in such a great group of guests. Thank you to everyone who helped make our meeting welcoming, energetic, and fun. Friday the 13th turned out to be pretty lucky for us!
Event: 2/13/26
Submitted by: Lola Stone
United Communicators Toastmasteers – Club #6530 – Open House
7 – 8 pm at regular meeting location
4 non-Toastmaster guests; one was a returning guest who joined; three
were first time guests. One of those three has now returned and joined.
Event: 1/13/26
Submitted by: Renola Murph
Tip Top Toastmasters – Club #9595 – Golden Gavel Meeting & Open House
Tip Top Toastmasters Open House – Harvesting Success!
What an amazing Open House we had this Sunday! Our theme, Harvesting Success, truly came to life as we gathered to celebrate growth, confidence, and connection.
We were thrilled to welcome six guests, including three who attended their very first Toastmasters meeting and our Area 12 Director, Brian Sanzone! It was wonderful to see new faces, share laughs, and watch everyone jump right into the energy of the meeting.
Our members delivered inspiring speeches, thoughtful evaluations, and warm encouragement—showing exactly what makes Tip Top Toastmasters such a supportive place to learn and grow.
There was time before and after the Open House to mingle and enjoy the food and refreshments provided. As a result of this Open House, 1 member renewed with the club!
It was a fun filled meeting and Tip Top club also achieved the Golden Gavel award for completing all requirements with excellence!
A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make this event possible—our speakers, evaluators, functionaries, and of course, our guests who brought fresh energy and curiosity to the meeting.
If you missed it, don’t worry—our doors (and Zoom link!) are always open. Come visit us and see how Toastmasters can help you plant the seeds of confidence and harvest your own success!
Event: 9/28/25
Submitted by: Lola Stone
San Angelo Toastmasters Club #4486922 – Golden Gavel Meeting
San Angelo Toastmasters wrapped up November with a Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving celebration—complete with P.I.E. served throughout the meeting and the company of two wonderful guests.
Praise
Our speakers delivered inspiring messages on overcoming fear and raising a toast to San Angelo Toastmasters. They proudly acknowledged our District leaders, including our Immediate Past District Director, three Toastmasters of the Year, and eight DTMs.
Our newest member stepped up as Table Topics Master, and it was clear he prepared diligently.
One of our guests was recognized for her strong showing in Table Topics—she jumped right in with confidence and skill!
And of course, our creative Zoom backgrounds added a festive touch to the evening.
Improvement
None needed tonight—we met every requirement for a Golden Gavel meeting!
Encourage
Our first speaker was encouraged to “get his game on” for speech contest season.
Our second speaker was invited to share her heartfelt toast on the D25 Facebook page and our club website.
And our encouragement to YOU is this: visit us and see the quality of leadership, camaraderie, and speaking excellence for yourself.
Join Us
Our next meeting is December 4 at 6:00 PM CST.
We hope to see you there!
Event: 11/20/25
Submitted by: Joyce Trimble
Weatherford Club Club #4963 & Something to Talk About Club #5518497 – Unite as OIne
Joint HYBRID meeting with visit from D25 Club Growth Director, Michelle Bayes, DTM.
Purpose: see how we can bridge the gap of distance with Parker County! with a HYBRID get-together. EVERYTHING was geared around FUN, with our BEST off the way Humorous speaker entertaining u (Brian Baker), followed by CRASY table Topics (Karen Shadden).AND to see how successfully (or not) we handle an IMMERSIVE Hybrid setup.
Great to break up the same-old, same-old routine in each club. With the role divided between each club, we got to see how the ‘other half of Parker County Toastmasters’ rolls.
– Love the STTA Table Topics Master, Karen Shadden, DTM, and STTA Grammarian, Cherry Ruskin.
– I think Weatherford Toastmasters blew them away with our Hybrid Microphone sound pick up and the number of camera angles we had for the virtual attendees.
PSST: The Projector screen at Weatherford failed (new classroom) but with all our cell phones (with Zoom Access), all the in-person Weatherford folks didn’t miss a thing. I don’t think the virtual or Something to Talk About attendees were even aware of the technical problem. I’m glad we have about 4 people at Weatherford trained as SAA backups. Nothing fazes them!
Event: 9/9/25
Submitted by: Donna Young
Abilene Toastmasters Club 1071 – Club #1071 Golden Gavel & Open House & Unite as One
Clearly Speaking Toastmasters Club, Club #5440
All officers were present at the meeting and they all worked together. There speeches, table topics and theme was all in alignment of speaking about toastmasters and telling a good story for those new to toastmasters. They even had a guest win table topics! Everyone was lively and invested in this club.
Event: 12/1/25
Submitted by: Tina Humphreys, Area 14 Director
Amarillo Toastmasters Club – Club #211 Charterversay & Open House
We had a Charterversary open house to celebrate our 83 years. We had cake, drinks, and door prizes. We had a guest all the way from Argentina attend via Zoom.
Event: 1/1/26
Charter Date: 1/1/42
Submitted: Anthony Rodriguez
Flagship Speakers Toastmasters Club, Club #4370, Golden Gavel & Charterversary
Flagship Speakers celebrated their 45th Charterversary on October 7, 2025. 45 years!!! They began their meeting with the Toastmaster International Mission Statement which was followed by an inspiring and celebratory meeting! An encouraging speech detailing “My Journey with Flagship Speakers” was followed by Table Topics about the ways that Toastmasters has impacted the lives of each person who participated. Flagship Speakers is a hybrid club and 10 members were present in person and 13 were present online. Division Director, Jacquelyn Martin, attended as well as Area Director, Marilyn Hall. Though this club meets in person on the American Airlines campus in Fort Worth, its meetings are open and easy to join online. I encourage anyone who is looking for a hybrid club, to visit Flagship Speakers!
Event: 10/7/2025
Submitted: Marilyn Hall, Area 62 Director
San Angelo Toastmasters, Club #44869228, Open House
San Angelo Toastmasters held it’s ANNUAL HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE EVENT on Thursday, October 30th virtually via zoom! With a majority of members attending plus two guests, the “Spooky Tunes” meeting was a big hit! San Angelo Toastmasters has held this annual event for five years and plans to continue this fun tradition!
Each attendee dressed in character! Larry Prince (“Sherlock Holmes”), Jesse Ford (“Indiana Jesse and the Temple of Zoom”), “Broom Hilda” Guffey, Jason Jett (Blues Brother “Jake Blues”), “Billionaire Ben” Boyer, Pam Davis (“Cat Woman”), Chris Armstrong (“Gandolf The Young”), Karen Shadden (“Happy Fall Girl”), Jai Erwin, Wayne Gentile (“Negan”), and Sallie Jett (“West”).
Pam Davis and Karen Shadden gave prepared speeches. Chris Armstrong and Benjamin Boyer took on the roles of speech evaluators. Jesse Ford was our General Evaluator. Jason Jett was our Table Topics Master. Hilda Guffey was our Grammarian. Larry Prince was our Timer.
The Toastmaster of the evening, Sallie Jett, held the role of disc jockey and presented facts and history on familiar Halloween (scary) tunes including, “Monster Mash,” “The JAWS Movie Theme,” “This is Halloween,” ” Thriller,” and “Miss Gulch’s Theme (from the Wizard of Oz).” It was a theme filled with costumes, spooky tunes, nostalgia and fun!
Event: 10/30/2025
Submitted: Sallie Jett
Alliance Networks, Club #5718, Open House, Golden Gavel
Lot of planning went into our Open House. Our VP Membership, Ruth Michelle, and VP Public Relations, Richard, did an outstanding job getting the word out.
We had all but one of our members attending and participating – fun Halloween theme! We had two outstanding speeches, fun Table Topics and wonderful evaluations.
We had four guests.
Event: 10/28/2025
Submitted: Diana Patton, VP Education
Something to Talk About, Club #5518497, Open House, Golden Gavel
Our Bonfire Bash Open House was held on Tuesday, October 28th, from 6:15–7:15 PM. 
We held a costume contest and voted for best impromptu speaker. We also recognized one member for completing Level 2 of presentation mastery. We had 2 quests and 12 of 13 paid members attended. Michelle Bayes, DTM, and a STTA member was in attendance.
This was a hybrid meeting and was called to order and dismissed ended on time. Everyone was greeted warmly and enthusiastically. The agenda was emailed to members and printed for participants in the room. No changes were needed. Twelve of 13 paid members were in attendance. Two guests were in attendance. Every speaker was applauded and the prepared speech was a pathway speech. The evaluation was specific and supportive. Participants used the zoom naming function as nametags. Table topics were interesting and a best speaker award was voted on.
Submitted by: Ruth Michelle Vergara, Club Member
Submitted by: Teressa Sheffield, Area Director
Event 10/28/2025
IT Leaders and Speakers of Tomorrow Toastmasters Club #1483991 Open House & Golden Gavel
We had a fantastic, festive meeting full of laughter, learning, and creativity. Everyone joined in the spirit of Halloween with themed Zoom backgrounds and spooky fun during Table Topics! 👻🎭
Here’s our meeting recap:
✨ Highlight:
A huge thank-you to Yujun Liang for sharing his inspiring story and thoughtful insights during the Q&A session. He motivated us to learn more, do more, and become more! 💪
🎤 Guest Speech:
“Connect with Stories — How to Use LinkedIn to Have an Impact and Lead with Purpose” by Yujun Liang
Yujun opened with a vivid story: while walking his dog, a yellow Lamborghini pulled up beside him. To his relief, the driver didn’t pull out a gun—but an iPhone for a selfie! 📱
That man turned out to be a CEO and one of Yujun’s 90,000+ LinkedIn followers.
From just 900 followers in 2016 to over 91,000 today, Yujun shared how consistency, authenticity, and storytelling helped him grow his influence and inspire others to pursue cloud certifications.
He also reminded us that leadership isn’t about position—it’s about purpose, presence, and courage. 🌟
🗣️ Table Topics Highlights:
Our Table Topics Master, Tuc, led a fun and spooky Halloween session that got everyone laughing and thinking creatively:
- 👻 Devayani said she’d haunt her husband to make sure he kept doing the chores even after she became a ghost.
- 🎬 Thim reflected on an Asian horror film that explored morality and humanity.
- 🍬 Kris wished for his kids to have a big, safe candy haul—with a few healthy snacks mixed in!
It was a night full of joy, connection, and inspiration — truly a “spooktacular” celebration of Toastmasters spirit! 🎃
I’ve attached some screenshots from our meeting to share the fun!
Submitted by: Emily Murray, Club Member
Event 10/28/2025
Golden Triangle Toastmasters Club #5297 Open House
Golden Triangle Toastmasters brewed up a frightfully fun Toast or Treat meeting that had members howling with laughter! Our Halloween-themed gathering featured a costumed Toastmaster, spooky speeches, and table topics that tested our members’ impromptu speaking skills , with a side of eerie imagination.
From ghosts and goblins to ghoulish giggles, the energy was infectious! Members dressed up, played along with the theme, and brought their best “boo” game. The highlight of the day? A surprise visit from the scariest guest of them all — The Donald! 
Between the creativity, costumes, and camaraderie, this meeting was proof that public speaking doesn’t have to be scary… unless it’s Halloween at Golden Triangle Toastmasters!
Submitted by:
Samantha Watts, Club Member
Event 10/15/2025
Roanoke Texas Toastmasters #4236 Open House, Golden Gavel
Highlight of this meeting
Showcasing our club in an Open House with two of the Trio in attendance:
1. District 25 Club Growth Director Michelle Bayes
2. District 25 Director Denise McConnell
Submitted by:
Robert Lands, Club Member
Event 10/13/2025
Southlake Club #4987 Open House, Charterversary, Golden Gavel
Southlake Club was celebrating 29 years on the 29th of September! Members and guests were invited to come early for breakfast, coffee, juice and water, all arranged on a beautiful, accessible table. The room was set up in perfect Toastmaster fashion and decorated with balloons with the number “29” Nametags for all members were layed out and extra name tags for guests were available. Everything was accessible and easy and guests felt welcomed and comfortable with all of them invited to introduce themselves and make comments at the end of the meeting. The Presiding Officer, President Jamie English, called the meeting to order at 7:00am sharp. Acknowledgements of 1st quarter level completitions were passed out on a “Shout-Out Southlake Club” sheet. Every attendee had an agenda (with 0 changes/substitutions) and a ballot. The Toastmaster, Jacquelyn Martin, did an incredible job with “Changing Hats” in sync with the theme of the day, Toastmasters 201. We enjoyed three inspiring speakers and three dynamic evaluations! Table Topics Master, Karen Phelps, called on attendees not already on the agenda with open ended questions related to the “Toastmasters 201” theme. All transitions were smooth and seamless. At the conclusion of this powerful meeting, Jamie English adjourned the meeting and many/most people stayed around for conversation and snacks. It was the kind of meeting that contained the type of content that inspired and motivated both members and guests! Fabulous!
Submitted by:
Marilyn Hall, Area Director, Club Member
Event 9/29/29
Charter 8/1/96
Progressive Leaders #3467810 Open House, Charterversary, Golden Gavel
A great meeting to celebrate our Progressive Leaders Toastmasters 12th Charterversary was enjoyed by members and guests, both virtually and in person. Our Area Director, Darlene Roberts (Area 22), and Division Director, Lorenzo Narvaez (Division B), showed their support of our club and members by attending the meeting. A Panel discussion by members who have held/are holding Public Office positions.
Submitted by:
Nicole Dogan, District Finance Manager & Club Member
Event 9/29/29
Charter 9.26/13
Motor Mouths #6480015 Unite as ONE
Mansfield Toastmasters, #28678015 Unite as ONE
Type: Social. Potluck. Mansfield toastmasters club member’s house open to members of both clubs.
Experience: Wonderful opportunity for members of both clubs to connect in-person and growth the collaboration across the Toastmasters community.
Submitted by: Chris Ndikumana – Motor Mouths
Event 9/21/25
Experience: Fun event that build connections between both clubs.
Submitted by: Chris Lalik – Mansfield Toastmasters
Blue Castle Collaborators Toastmasters #7975857, Golden Gavel
At the August 5th Blue Castle Collaborators Toastmasters meeting, the spotlight wasn’t just on speaking—it was on meaning. Under the inspiring theme “Lights, Camera, Connection,” Toastmaster of the Day Jenny Riddle, DTM, set the stage for a truly cinematic hour filled with reflection, storytelling, and new beginnings.
The president, Casey Steward, proudly welcomed three incredible new members: Apollo Hardin, Megan Graichen-Pearson, and Araseli Frausto—each joining us in the pursuit of growth, voice, and leadership.
Guest speaker and Area 11 Director, Tina Hill, brought power and poise to her speech, reminding us of the power of Toastmasters.
Division A Director Terry Bay delivered a compelling message and inspirational speech on the value of a quarter as part of his Innovative Planning Pathways journey.
Then came a moment of pure gratitude. In our Table Topics segment, Misti Brummett moved the room with her response centered on appreciation—a shining reflection of the theme. Her heartfelt message earned her the vote for Best Table Topic of the day!
With thoughtful evaluations, warm energy from members and guests, and applause-worthy contributions, they closed the meeting with a Golden Gavel in hand and hearts full of connection.
Submitted by: Curtisstine Hill, Area Director
Event: 8/5/25
Progressive Leaders, #3467810 Golden Gavel
This was a fun meeting with lots of interactions. Sem Habtemarian presented a speech questioning why we have more inequity than ever before at the same time as we have more innovation than ever before. Table topics was about College Athletes and there was a lot of audience participation including from some of our guests! Another great Progressive Leaders meeting.
Submitted by: Nicole Dogan, District Finance Manager (club member)
Event: 8/4/25
Mansfield Toastmasters, #28678015 Golden Gavel
The highlight of the meeting was the officer installation. There was also a great prepared speech and several fantastic impromptu speeches. This club is on the rise!
Submitted by: Mark Simmons, Area Director
Event: 7/21/25
Electric Toasters #2194281 Open House & Golden Gavel
We held an open house on 8/21/2025, but submitted the Open House late. We also had over 20 members in attendance, in addition to our 19 guests. Our themed meeting was all about Ozzy Osbourne. It was a highly engaging meeting, with lunch served and a trophy awarded to one of our guests for winning the Table Topics portion of the meeting.
Submitted by:
John Aparicio
Event 8/221/25 (submitted 9/19/25)
Afterburners Club #6191, Open House
Afterburners hosted a successful Open House with lots of fun, food, and good fellowship. Both speeches were motivational, evaluations were constructive, and table topics were outstanding even 2 non-toastmasters guests willingly participated.
Submitted by:
Rose Timmons
Event 8/26/25
