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Area Council
Sat, November 9, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM CST
Texas Wesleyan University
Martin University Center
1201 Wesleyan St.
Fort Worth, TX 76105
About this event – In-Person Only
The Area Council Meeting which will be held on November 9, 2024, from (8:00 am– 9:15 am) is a valuable opportunity for club leaders to connect, collaborate, and share best practices. It provides a space for club officers to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and find solutions together. The meeting will also consist of our D25 2024/2025 Area Directors educating their area club officers on how to stay updated on district goals, receive guidance and work with other clubs in their areas to enhance the member experience and ensure club success.
We encourage all Club Presidents, Vice Presidents Education, and Vice Presidents Membership to attend In Person. The meeting is free however, you are required to register by using the link that’s provided. Breakfast will be served!
Phylliss Christian-Daniels, DTM
Program Quality Director
| Area Council Keynote – Karen Shadden |
Karen Shadden
Sponsored by:
It Seems Impossible
Nelson Mandela once said, “It seems Impossible till it is done”. Karen draws on her personal experiences where this was true in her life. She implores us to assess the struggles that seem impossible in our lives and learn how to succeed despite the hard times.
Bio:
Karen Shadden is an accomplished individual with a diverse background. She graduated from Angelo State University with a BBA in Accounting and has a heart for community service. As a mother of ten children and a foster/adoptive parent, she shares stories of her parenting adventures, especially with her neurodivergent children. Karen is also a community CPR instructor and has volunteered with Meals on Wheels for over 20 years.
In 2020, she joined Toastmasters and has completed three pathways: Persuasive Influence, Motivational Strategies, and Engaging Humor, earning the Triple Crown award each year. Currently, she is pursuing the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) title. Karen is the current Outreach Coordinator for District 25 and outgoing Area 13 Director. She has also served as Sergeant at Arms (SAA), Secretary, and President of her Toastmasters club, Something to Talk About, where she helps others discover the benefits of Toastmasters.