by Kelsey Dean VPE First Command I am just beginning to venture outside my first Toastmasters club, so I wasn’t sure what to expect from an Area Council meeting, especially since it was happening virtually. We were given an agenda and immediately sent to our area breakout rooms. I was surprised to see that there…
by Jesse Ford DL3 Public Relations Manager This last weekend I was asked by our IPDD Jamie Pickering to be part of a discussion session at the Summit where I would be 1 of 4 on a “Leadership Panel.” She first asked me a few weeks ago and frankly, it caught me off guard. I…
by Jessica M. Forsman Over the past weekend, I had a wonderful opportunity to join in the D25 Area Council Meeting. I currently serve as the Sergeant-at-Arms (SAA) for Mr. Cooper Speaks so it was special that I was able to attend since an SAA typically doesn’t attend this meeting. The overall theme for the…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director This month’s outstanding member deserves a mic drop! This person spent countless hours designing how audio and video would be delivered at the Summit, including working closely with the onsite staff. They were also instrumental when a new plan was needed for on-the-fly adjustments. They are always the first…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Are you ready to lead? I mean, are you REALLY ready to lead? Many believe that a great leader is always successful Really? Who do you know that is always successful? I contend that leadership is about overcoming challenges, not just being successful. Great leaders are people like you and me.…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM Club Growth Director Friday, October 16 we held a second round of “Got Members! ReMix” to highlight tips for attracting and retaining members! Marcheta Gardner, D25 Club Growth Director, and the Club Growth Team leveraged information from the DEC as well as information drawn from the Growing Members Manual from TI! …
Toastmasters International sent the following information to Club Officers regarding club suspension and reinstatement. October 19, 2020 Dear Club Officers, As the effects of COVID-19 have continued to evolve, so have our clubs and members. We have heard from many club officers around the world about the creative ways they have adapted, using new and…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director One speaker, two speakers, three speakers, four! This month’s Outstanding Member has been spending their time visiting over 55 clubs this Toastmasters year to promote a program that may be D25’s best-kept secret – the Speakers Bureau. This program allows our members the ability to have speaking opportunities outside…
by Calvin Dorsey Speaker’s Bureau Chair You won’t want to miss this exciting event! Mark your calendars, Saturday, November 21st, 10 am – 11:30 am. Presented by District 25’s Speakers Bureau. Most presenters take the stage, but very few COMMAND the stage. What are the skills and techniques that exceptional professionals use to command the…