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by Marian Hicks DL5 Annual Conference Chair Guess what’s happening this week? If you guessed Annual Conference, YOU’RE RIGHT! The excitement is mounting and will…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director The man, the myth, the legend… Jerod Blackman… said with my outside voice! Please join me in congratulating Jerod…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director I want to express my gratitude to all the dedicated Area and Division Directors of the current term.…
by Jesse Ford DTM Club Growth Director What do you get when you mix 3 skilled speakers, table topics and 30 (yes, 30) guests? The…
by Donna Young DTM 2023-2024 Alignment Chair Q: “Who draws the lines for our Toastmaster Area, Division, and District?” A: Why, the Alignment Committee does!…
by Jesse Ford: DTM Club Growth Director Congratulations to Panther City Toastmasters for being the March Open House winner. The luck of the Irish comes…
by Jason Jett Division C Director That’s a line from a song in Les Misérables that Eponine sings as she is dying. It’s a beautiful,…
by Melissa Syphrett, SAA, Mr. Cooper Speaks I served as Contest Toastmaster at a virtual Area 24 competition. Looking back, I expected something very different…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director He’s the One, the Only…. NUMBERS Guy, for D25! Yes, our Toastmaster of the month is Larry Core! Larry…
by Michelle Debenport Hello D25 Toastmasters! It is time to show District 25 what you’ve got! You are invited to participate in our 2023 CLUB…
by Tessie Kau Area 21 Director What is a DEC? The District Executive Committee (DEC) serves as the voice of District 25. DEC meets quarterly,…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Ever wonder “how” quiet people get things done? Me, too! Our outstanding toastmaster for this month is one of…
by Kelsey Dean Division D Director I recently attended the funeral of Bonne Stroman, one of D25’s own. While I didn’t know Bonne very well,…
by Marian R. Hicks Annual Conference Chair Registration for the annual Conference is now open. The conference vision is to provide attendees with an engaging,…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM 2023 District Leadership Committee Chair Did you know you are responsible for electing the leaders of District 25? Your club has…
by Michelle Debenport Public Relations Manager Hello, Toastmasters of District 25! “D25 is on the March,” and we’re not just talking about public speaking. Recent…
by Michelle Debenport Public Relations Manager Attention all D25 Toastmasters! Are you ready to show off your club’s website to the world? Our 2023 CLUB…
by Jesse Ford DL5/SR5 Club Growth Director This month’s Open House Winner, Strategic Communicators, is doing exceptionally well and is setting a high standard for…
By Kim Story DTM Speakers Bureau Member Calvin Dorsey took us to school… again. Saturday school! Calvin serves as the D25 Speakers Bureau Chair and…
by Kim Story DTM Annual Conference DTM Chair The DTM Award is the highest education level that an individual Toastmaster can achieve, and the DTM…
March 7, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We hope you and your members are enjoying the new process for submitting international dues payments with the new…
by Jim Jameson District Pathways Coordinator When you first started in Toastmasters (or Pathways) you probably began by looking at your projects in sequence. For…
February 28, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We are pleased to announce that after a successful pilot, Self-Pay is now available for all clubs to…
This email has been sent to all club officers and District leaders, except those who were part of the Self-Pay pilot. February 23, 2023 Dear…
by Jesse Ford DL5. SR4 Club Growth Director Amazing club leaders organizing an incredible open house can only mean one thing – guests! Roanoke Texas…
by Brandi Wesley Division B Director Ah, February! The month of love! Whether we bought someone a gift, shared a sweet sentiment, exchanged hugs, or…
by Jerod Blackman D25 Contest Coordinator February is upon us and with it begins Speech Contest Season! A time for us to gather and grow…
by Wayne D. Lewis One potential question an evaluator can ask before providing feedback to a speaker is “May I evaluate your speech (name of…
by Jack Landry DTM The D25 spring 2023 Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI) general session topic is “teamwork.” The session is based on concepts covered in…
February 9, 2023 Dear Toastmaster, In August 2022, the Board of Directors made the decision to no longer offer the option to purchase print paths…
by Calvin Dorsey DTM Speaker’s Bureau Chair Excuse me. Are you busy on March 4th? YOU are invited to attend “Grow Your Power: Self-Mastery, Tips…
All Rise! Here Comes the Judge! by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director No, not that kind of judge … lol. This month’s outstanding toastmaster represents…
by Susan Ruth Editor’s note: For 2 years our meetings have been held virtually. For newer members and for those of us who may have…
This was compilation was a labor of love with contributions by many who learned, respected and whose lives were impacted by Bonne. There was no…
by Candi Blunt I had the opportunity to attend a demo meeting of a new Toastmasters group named R.A.R.E. on Saturday, January 28th. Gabrielle Faulkner,…
This email has been sent to all club officers of clubs in good standing. February 7, 2023 Dear Club Officer, If your club has…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels VC2 Division A Director The last 3-1/2 years have been ones where I’ve grown by leaps and bounds, because I was brave…
by Jesse Ford CGD DL5 SR4 What can be better than an Open House meeting? An Open House that is also a Golden Gavel, of…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director Calling all club officers current or future! Toastmasters Leadership Institute training sessions are now open and active for…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director A quiet leader listens and speaks when they have something to say, their words have weight, they get things…
From Toastmasters International President, Matt Kinsey, DTM As you know, practice and feedback are at the heart of the Toastmasters learning experience. Building on…
By Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, IPDD, Leadership Committee Chair I have always heard, if you want something done, give it to a busy person. This…
By Emily Murray, DTM, Program Quality Director Winter TLI Season is upon us! There will be 13 sessions hosted by D25; 7 led by the…
By Jim Jameson, Pathways Coordinator Perhaps one of these is you: I’m already a great speaker and a terrific leader — I don’t need…
By: Jerod Blackman, D25 Contest Coordinator 2022-2023 December is upon us and with it quickly approaches Speech Contest Season! Over the first half of this…
By Krystal Besaw, Division E Director You may be someone who says, “I don’t have time to go to events and network.” Or perhaps…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Draw your Bridge? What? You want me to “draw?” Excuse me… are we getting colored pencils… oh wait… CRAYONS!!! …
By Marcheta Gardner, DTM, District Director The following information has been received regarding voting at the club level A member can vote on any…
by John Aparicio Area 42 Director I am so grateful for a willing TEAM to help us all succeed. I was able to attend our…
by Shuhdi Hashim Area 62 Director It was an immense pleasure to facilitate an area council meeting for the first time. I was only a…
by Dave Papenrmeir Summit Manager At the D25 Summit last Saturday, District members got out of their comfort zones and bridged the gap from where…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director TikTok… Instagram… LinkedIn… Facebook! Do you know what these have in common? Our November Toastmaster of the month, that’s…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM Immediate Past District Director Have you ever thought to yourself, I would like to be more involved in District 25, but…
by Jesse Ford CGD DL5 SR4 What do you get when you combine costumes, a zoom meeting, Toastmasters and guests? A great Halloween themed meeting…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director We had a wonderful time at the second District Executive Council (DEC) meeting on October 22, consisting of…
by Celeste Castro DTM Division F Director Harvest is a wonderful time of the year. The trees change colors. It’s time for Halloween. After that…
By Phylliss Christian-Daniels If the question were asked what’s in it for me, Larry Mill’s answer would be DEDICATION. What a great example of exemplifying…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director Family dinner – a time of conversation and jokes. Time to catch up and connect. To relax and…
by Tammy Kasterke DTM Registration Chair No doubt, you’ve crossed a bridge. I know I prefer solid, sturdy bridges with rails-to-hold-on-to if needed. Crossing a…
by Jason Jett MS4 I call my youngest daughter PJ and Punkin’ Jo. It’s a play on her initials, SPJ, but dropping the S. The…
by: Jesse Ford DL5 SR4 When your Area Director says that your Open House was “One of the strongest meetings the club has had” my…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director This month we’re recognizing an “unsung hero!” This person shows up, in person and virtually, to support and do…
October 3, 2022 Dear Toastmasters members and leaders, Greetings from the team at World Headquarters (WHQ). The technology systems transition has been painful and fraught…
by Wayne Lewis PM5 What is it like to be in Toastmasters? Being in Toastmasters is like handing the support of your goals and dreams…
by Cassie Bullock, DL5, MS3 Summit Educational Chair As climbers get close to the summit, the atmosphere thins, the focus is sharp, and the excitement…
by Jesse Ford DL5, SR4 Club Growth Director Congratulations to Tip Top Toastmasters as the Open House winner for the month of August. Tip Top…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director The Toastmasters International Annual Convention is THE event we look forward to with anticipation and wonderment. What will be…
by Jesse Ford DL5, SR4 Club Growth Director The lights dim and everyone goes quiet. The stage is empty, and suddenly a familiar tune blares…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director Ever get excited about finding a treasure! How about finding creative talent that no one seems to know about,…
by Clark Pfarmer DL2 I do “work” at work. Do I really need to attend the district’s business meeting, and on a Sunday to boot?…
by Rhonda McCarty MS2 There is only one opportunity for a first impression. District 25 Awards Banquet “Celebrating the Inspirations” exceeded my expectations as a…
by Brandi Wesley LD5 Division B Director Each year the world experiences seasonal changes as the Earth rotates around the sun. Because of the Earth’s…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director I’m a Toastmaster and not often at a loss for words, but WOW is the best I can…
by Calvin Dorsey DTM Speakers Bureau Chair Have you updated your toolkit recently? In District 25, it is simple to do. In addition to Pathways,…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director 2021-2022 Who were the Top Five Winners of the Annual Awards Banquet? This was one of my favorite parts…
August 17, 2022 Dear Leaders, As you consider how to implement plans for your District or club this year, I’m excited to relay the recognition…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter Southlake Saturday Toastmasters has proclaimed themselves the greatest Toastmaster Club in the whole wide world. After attending one of their meetings, I…
bu Ankur Bora The meaning of life is not something you stumble across, like the answer to a riddle or the prize in a treasure…
by Jim Jameson D25 Pathways Coordinator Some of us ‘old timers may fondly remember the paper manuals. In those pages we could look ahead and…
by Ross Moore Club Extension Chair Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening fellow Toastmasters. I am expanding my term with the Club Growth team…
by John Aparicio Area 42 Director I was not sure what to expect at my first District Executive Council (DEC) and Leadership Training meeting on…
by Dave Papenmeier Summit Manager When we announced this year’s Summit vision a couple of months ago, we were just opening our call for speakers.…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels Division A Director I will be the first to admit that I had no idea what Toastmasters had to offer me. I…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director “Whistle while you work…” I’m reminded of this Disney scene when I think of our Outstanding Member for the…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter I received a warm Texas welcome from Burleson Toastmasters with a quick response regarding their virtual and in-person capabilities and welcoming me…
by Jim Jameson Pathways Coordinator As we kick off a new Toastmasters year we introduce the new team that will promote and support Pathways across…
by Kelsey Dean Division D Director Incoming Area 24 Director, Laurie McKee, shared her thoughts about installing officers for the first time. She advises to…
by Donna Young DTM Division A Director 2021-2022 We DREAMED about summer all winter. We DREAMED about meeting in person. We DREAMED of breathing free,…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director D25, we are celebrating not one, not two, and even not three … BUT “19” Outstanding members for the…
by Alberto Pineda One beautiful morning, I dropped my shirts off at the dry cleaners. The lady there asked me, “Are you working from home?” …
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director Unfortunately, it is so. With the www.toastmasters.org website revamp, part of the update was to make Toastmasters sales…
by Jesse Ford DL5/SR3 Club Growth Director As your D25 Club Growth Director, it is my pleasure to EMPOWER you with the new 2022-2023 legacy…
by Bridgette Beal PM4 Do you know the jolt of excitement you experience when you find yourself a part of something important? That was the…
by Cassie Bullock, DL5, MS3 Summit Educational Chair Who inspires you? Sometimes it is someone on a stage, sometimes a co-worker, and sometimes your fellow…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director AAFCU Flying Toasters hosted a great Open House on June 22nd. This was their first meeting in person…
July 8, 2022 Dear Toastmasters Club President and Club Secretary, Your club has important votes to cast during the 2022 Annual Business Meeting. As stated…
by Marylee Mims DTM PDG July is the beginning of a new Toastmasters year! It’s the perfect time to plan what you want to accomplish…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Co-Chair 2021-22 Awards Banquet The year of Inspired by You has concluded. It is now Celebration Time! So Come On! and…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director His home club, Roanoke Texas Toastmasters club, called him, “Mr. Toastmaster.” Known, for his love of family, his wife…
by Dawn Pitts DTM It started out as a friendly competition. My Toastmaster’s journey, that is. I wanted to be like my sister. My mentor.…
by Ankur Bora PM5 Toastmasters blossomed out of a single club. Ninety-eight years ago, Ralph C. Smedley, hosted the first meeting. The organization grew generation…
by the 2022-2023 TLI TEAM Note: Details on supplemental sessions updated July 8, 2022 on TLI page. We have SEVEN FABULOUS TLI SESSIONS hosted…
by Kelsey Dean SR4 & Jamie Pickering DTM Do you like to be first? Do we have an opportunity for you! Join D25’s Strategic Planning…
by Clark Pfarner Incoming Area 33 Director What did I just get myself into? I promised myself I would say No if and when I…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Who do you call when you need something done? You call someone busy! This month, we called on our…
by Sallie Jett We may be in the dog days of summer, but don’t let this heat get you down. We have lots of FUN…
by Dave Papenmeier DTM Summit Manager This year, the vision for the Summit is to energize members out of their comfort zone and bridge the…
June 9, 2022 Dear Toastmaster, Each year, the Annual Business Meeting allows clubs the opportunity to vote on important matters that shape the future of…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director First Command Toastmasters had their first hybrid Open House on May 3, 2022, with a theme of Stars…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Are you ending the year hitting the mark for your Pathways goals or falling a little short? Either way, you can…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director We all want to make sure our club’s information is out there as accurately as possible in as…
by Lola Stone IP5 District Contest Coordinator The District 25 Evaluation Speech and International Speech Contests were recorded and then played during the Contest Watch…
by Coleen Kelley Truckin’ Toastmasters I am a conference addict. Most of my vacation time is spent traveling, listening to speakers and panels ranging from business…
by Ankur Bora PM5 It’s easy to have a good attitude when things are going well. But what happens when situations in your life go…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM – District 25 Web Team Member Do you know what goes on behind the scenes at District 25? Do you know…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you are lucky enough to have held a role serving under this month’s Outstanding Member, then you, too,…
by David Winkowski SR1 Area 51 Director On April 28, 1945, Wichita Falls was a growing community, firmly rooted in the cattle and oil industries. …
by Marcheta Gardner DTM Program Quality Director Hello District 25! Your Program Quality Director poppin’ in to say Thank You for staying the course with…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director Who stole your heart? Heart of Texas Bridge Gappers of course! How did they steal it? With an…
by Greg Pick DTM Pathways Coordinator The Home Club setting in Pathways allows members to connect with their VP Education through Basecamp. Home Club Setting…
by Dru Murray, VC1 Progressive Leaders Being a Toastmaster helps us navigate life through lessons on how to handle unexpected events. Every day, every month,…
Dear Toastmaster, As we prepare for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform launch, testing is taking longer than expected. It is important to us that…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter It’s been 2 years since we’ve encountered that dreaded word .. Covid. Our world has changed with some of us meeting in…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director A Little Rain They say in life a little rain must fall. When my children were little and were…
by Ankur Bora PM5 Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Love unites us. To love ourselves and others without conditions is the…
by Lola Stone, D25 Contest Coordinator 2021-22 Spring has officially sprung with warmer days, blooming landscapes, rainy weather, and rainbows. Spring is the time of…
by Kelley Rene PM4 Administrative Manager The word Speechcraft captivated me the first time I heard it. I didn’t know what it was, but I…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director 1, 2, 3… ok again, 1, 2, 3… Ok this time, everyone jump! This month’s outstanding member makes himself…
by Greg Pick DTM Pathways Coordinator How do Basecamp, Level Completion, and Home Club relate in Pathways – quite splendidly it turns out. Let’s explore!…
by Robi Ley DTM 2018-2019 District Director Really? Would you really try to build a house without a blueprint? What do you think the result…
by Sallie Jett, San Angelo Toastmasters Hello D25 Toastmasters! It is time to show District 25 what you’ve got! You are invited to participate in…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director. Clearly Speaking had an exciting Open House/Golden Gavel meeting on March 23, 2022, with Ron Davis giving a…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Annual Conference Volunteer Chair What are your plans to Becoming the One? Your club will soon be electing new officers for…
by Dana Morgan Barnes DTM PDG – District 26 Kindness … There’s a Thought! The past couple of years has been challenging for all…
Dear Club Officer, We are excited to announce that we are preparing for the May launch of our new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)…
The Winds of Change by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Sometimes change sneaks up on us. Other times change is right in your face, BIG…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter There’s family you are born with and family you choose. If you are lucky, they are one in the same. At…
by Lola Stone IP5, LD4 – D25 Contest Coordinator Fellow Toastmasters: March is the month when Spring is in the air, bringing the winds…
by Kennya Sanchez Power Communicators Did you know dancing has its own communication style? Many of us joined Toastmasters to improve our communication and leadership…
by Liz Brenner DTM Recently, the District 25 Speakers Bureau held an open house to showcase their talent. And boy, did they ever do that!…
by Ankur Bora Everyone has times in their life when they genuinely try to pursue their dream. Then there are some who follow their dream,…
by Richard Brown DTM Wichita Falls Club #305 The year was 1972. Richard Nixon was president. A man walked on the moon. For the last…
by Steven Timmons DTM Do you find yourself embracing change or avoiding it at all costs, including Pathways? In our crazy world, change occurs daily.…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director We are members of an organization in which we are expected to invite friends and family to join us.…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director NST Toastmasters is really going for gusto! Despite being a young club- they only chartered in 2020, they…
by Janet Fuchek For an avid traveler like me, the winds of change with the onset of the pandemic turned me into an armchair traveler…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter Do you remember that meeting when nothing seemed to come together? Maybe you experienced winter weather like we did recently or members…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director In life there are several moments that matter… The birth of your children, your wedding day, the day you…
by Jesse Ford DL4/SR3 Division G Director If I got trained over the summer, why do I have to do it again? Because I said…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director You’ve heard the term, but what the heck is it? And what is a Nemileta and why are…
by Lila Shrestha, VPE, NST Toastmasters Club Glossophobia. What is it? The fear of … You guessed it. Public speaking. After fifteen months at NST…
by Gary Lee Webb, DTM Heart of Texas BridgeGappers has enjoyed visits from six Nemileta guests. You’ve heard of the Nemileta Networking Nine incentive, haven’t…
by Shameika McAllister IP4 Oratory Excellence When a person hears the phrase “grow yourself” it often brings a bit of concern or even hesitation. Why…
by Ankur Bora PM5 Highway to Excellence Toastmasters is a place to improve one’s communication skills through prepared speeches, evaluations, and participating in Table Topics.…
by Hilda Guffey LD5 San Angelo Toastmasters When I joined Toastmasters four years ago, I had a goal in mind. I wanted a higher leadership…
by Lola Stone Contest Coordinator This spring, District 25 will host two speech contests: an Evaluation Contest and an International Contest. The Evaluation Speech Contests…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you are looking for encouragement, an attentive listener, and more opportunities to speak to outside of Toastmasters, then…
by Calvin Dorsey DTM Speakers Bureau Chair Let’s Party! You are invited to the first Open House Showcase of the D25 Speakers Bureau on Sunday…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM Program Quality Director Still wondering “How” to set up breakout rooms in Zoom? How do we sequester contestants for the Evaluation…
by Bonne Stroman, DTM Recently a new committee has convened in order to assist District leaders and to support the mission of the district: We…
by Steven Timmons DTM Do you take the time to read your Pathways project BEFORE you deliver your speech? Do you find it a challenge…
by Emily Murray Club Growth Director Burleson Toastmasters started the year with a BANG holding their open house January 3, 2022. Not only did 16…
February 01, 2022 Dear Club Officer, Membership dues payments for the next renewal period are now being accepted. If your club is striving for on-time…
by Dr. Prince Motiani, DTM With all the Leadership Institutes and Officer Training behind us, now is the time for the contests. Life doesn’t stop…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter With the New Year always comes the resolve to change. Are you ready for change? Last month, while attending a meeting…
NEW YEAR … NEW GOALS by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director We are a couple of weeks into 2022 and I wonder, do you make…
by Elly Malaxos District 25 International Speech 1st Place Winner Contest season is here. What better time to sharpen your tongue and wield your speaking…
by Lola Stone Contest Coordinator Happy New Year! Contest season is a special time in Toastmasters, and that season has arrived. The pandemic continues to…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Do you have a dream? This month’s outstanding member has a dream to own her own bakery or restaurant…
by Ankur Bora I like the way you connect the speech to what happened to you in life and how it influenced your life. I…
by Dr. Prince Motiani, DTM Welcome to the beginnings of the New Year! My write up will cover toasting and roasting – and I’m not…
by Steven Timmons DTM Do you know your why? I mean really understand your why. The chances are that if you are having trouble engaging…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director Whew! What an Open House! Longhorn finished the year with a BANG! On Dec 20, 2021 Thenishia Smith…
Gifts That Surprise! by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director As we celebrate all the holidays this time of year, I like to reflect on the things for…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter Tis the season for gift giving but Wichita Falls Club 305 gives gifts all year long. While attending a meeting this fall,…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you want something done, give it to a busy person! When our Outstanding Member takes on a project,…
by Chuck Mencke DTM District Webmaster November is known as the month of gratitude, and December is known as the month of giving gifts with…
by Lola Stone Contest Coordinator It’s December – ‘tis the season of cold, snow, love, laughter, family, and most of all, giving. We give gifts…
By Chris Raneri, DTM, PDD My family has a Thanksgiving tradition of telling each other what they are thankful for. The usual suspects come to…
By Frank Correa, Area 55 Director, NE Toastmasters Treasurer This past Saturday, Kay Crews, CPP-T-PRP delivered an incredible workshop entitled Making Bad Meetings Better. She…
By Ankur Bora, IP4 Life is a wonderful place, it can offer so much. We just need to explore it. If we do, life will…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director Congratulations to our November Open House winner BNSF Expressed! Using the welcoming theme of “Be Our Guest” and…
By Greg Pick, DTM, PDD, Pathways Coordinator What practical techniques have you developed since the Pathways Learning Experience rolled out? Just 18 months have passed…
By Prince Motiani, DTM Tip Top Toastmasters In the past submissions, we have covered the Icebreaker and the power of the voice. Going forward, there…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director What do you Dare to Dream? by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Who remembers the 2019 Conference theme, Dare…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter Spending Labor Day with the Roanoke Texas Toastmasters was a labor of love. This healthy Toastmasters club embodies a small-town welcome that…
By Phylliss Christian, Daniels, Area 11 Director Leadership has always been significant for me. For as long as I can remember stepping into a leadership…
By Kelsey Dean, Area 43 Director District 25 Toastmasters Summit 2021 is in the books. True to its theme, I feel empowered to do anything!…
By Brandi Wesley, Area 21 Director I am truly grateful for all of the leadership opportunities I’ve had this year and am looking forward to…
By Kelley Rene Daniels Saturday’s Area Council meeting was a first of many Toastmaster firsts for me this year. But it didn’t take long…
By Sundra Smith, TLI Chair H-O-T Off The Press!!! All Club Officers and Members are cordially invited to attend the new and innovative Winter TLI…
By Ankur Bora, IP4 In 2006, Indra Nooyi, born and raised in Madras, India, became PepsiCo’s first female CEO. While growing up, her mom pushed…
By Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, District Director Who do you call when you need to know almost anything D25 related? I call this month’s outstanding member!…
By Sundra Smith, DTM, TLI Chair So, You’re A Club Officer (NEW): Focuses more on why each office is important to a successful club,…
By Ross Moore, MS3, Club Extension Chair What: Club Success Workshop: Conducting a Business Meeting – Making Bad Meetings Better! When: Saturday, December 11, 2021,…
By Emily Murray, DTM, Club Growth Director CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OPEN HOUSE WINNER for the month of October… Texas Talkers! They set the bar HIGH…
By Ebony Bradley Toastmaster Ebony Bradley recently joined the Six Twenty Nine Club and agreed to perform a demonstration speech related to navigating Pathways. After…
Information below was sent to all members from Toastmasters International 10/27/2021 October 27, 2021 Dear Toastmaster, It’s here! We are excited to announce that the…
By Bridgette Beal I must confess, I’ve never been a goal setter. I have friends who set amazing, extravagant goals and achieve them. Not me.…
by Dr. Prince Motiani, DTM Welcome back, fellow D25 Toastmasters! First things first: how am I going to proceed in this corner? I shall divide…
By Emily Murray, DTM, Club Growth Director Afterburners had a well-attended action-packed open house on Sept 7, 2021. They managed to take advantage of the…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter This monthly club is a fun-filled toastmaster family full of knowledge. First on stage was visitor speaker Joyce Trimble, also known as…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director If you never try, then you’ll never know… This phrase applies to many aspects in our lives, perhaps you…
By Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, District Director Have you heard about Wichita Falls Club 305 lately? If you have, it is likely the work of October’s Outstanding…
By Alex Conrad, DTM Do you have a servant’s heart? The type that will help people in many ways and ask for nothing in return?…
By Ankur Bora, IP4 Recently I attended an art exhibit, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants, at the George W. Bush Presidential Library…
Hilda Guffey, VP Education, San Angelo Toastmasters Seeing your club through the eyes of a guest is crucial especially for those who have been in…
by Cassie Bullock, member Arlington Nooners The D25 Speakers Bureau recently had the honor of participating in a Story Telling Workshop with Dr. Kraeplin. Thank you,…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Do you know everything there is to know about Pathways? Probably not. Over time I have heard a great deal of…
by Richard Brown, DTM – Club 305, Wichita Falls If you’re like me, you’ll agree mentoring and evaluations are very important in Toastmasters to develop…
by Dr. Prince Motiani, DTM When I set out to conceive this article, I was thinking about you. What would be valuable for you to…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter I was pleased to be able to attend a Nissan Toastmasters club meeting while they celebrated family. And what a toastmaster family…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director District 25, you inspire me! We have had many opportunities to grow and share with each other and I love what…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director This month’s Outstanding Member is someone you want on your side in an emergency. She is constantly thinking of…
by Michelle Bayes DTM 2021 Summit Manager Registration is now OPEN for the 2021 Summit to be held Saturday, November 13th at the Marriott DFW/Westlake!!! …
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director The second virtual convention of Toastmasters International took place in August, and your Trio was fully present for the…
by Sallie Spradlin Jett VPPR – San Angelo Toastmasters Are you looking for a strategy that may help your club grow its membership? I want…
by Kelley Rene District 25 Admin Manager The gavel sounded the start of the first D25 Virtual Business Meeting of 2021-2022 on Sunday, September 12th.…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM Program Quality Director The Toastmasters International Annual Convention is an event that we, as Toastmasters, look forward to with anticipation and…
by Joyce Trimble DTM Co-Chair 2021 Banquet Chair The featured photo above shows the smiling faces of the District 25 2020-2021 Awards Banquet Committee, all…
by Ankur Bora Life is an endless unfolding, an endless process of self-discovery, and an endless dialogue. It is built out of the experience of…
By Robi Ley, DTM, Past District Director It’s decision time. You have just a couple projects left to complete a DTM, and one of those…
by Bob Conrad ACG President World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters Let me start off by saying this was the best $25 I’ve ever spent in…
by Chuck Mencke DTM D25 Webmaster District 25 just finished its first round of Toastmasters Leadership Institute Club Officer training. I was honored to be…
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director This was my first international Toastmasters International (TI) Convention ever. I watched or joined almost everything. (Sorry, Jamie…
by Your District 25 Trio Pizza! Pasta! Paneer Pakora! Potato Pancakes! Pecan Pie! You can eat whatever you want since you have to provide your…
The following was sent to Club Officers August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021 Dear Club Officer, We are a couple of months into the…
District Director Ninfa Flewitt DTM Have you ever been in the midst of a bad day then someone says one kind word that turns your day around?…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter WESTLAKE TOASTMASTERS Westlake Toastmasters had a great meeting between working like dogs during these dog days of summer. Actually, the members in…
Information send to club presidents from Toastmasters International, August 16, 2021 August 16, 2021 Dear Club Officer, Membership dues payments for the next…
By Diana Wigginton, TC2, Area 75 Director I didn’t want to do it. I had A LOT on my plate. The last thing I needed…
by Larry Core DTM Finance Manager What happens to the $45.00 Toastmaster International dues paid twice a year? Twenty-five percent of it is returned to…
by Michelle Bayes DTM 2021 Summit Chair The best answer is At the Summit. Preparations are underway for the Summit which will be held at…
By Emily Murray, DTM, Club Growth Director Hi Sunshines! Are you like me? Do you like bling for yourself and bling for your club…
By Calvin Dorsey, DTM and Chair D25 Speakers Bureau Other than a billion dollars, what does Jeff Bezos of Amazon fame have that you can…
by Ankur Bora I recently delivered a speech at Toastmasters about Steve Jobs. As a nineteen-year-old teenager he went to India and discovered a book…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Sundra Smith — serving recently as Area Director — shows no sign of slowing down. She leapt right into…
by Greg Pick Have you experienced the feeling when a song plays and your mind hearkens back to fond memories and good times? [Insert Trisha…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director We Welcome You! Have you ever felt like you aren’t enough? Like you aren’t the right person for the…
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter CLEARLY SPEAKING Inaugurating the year as the club reporter, I had the opportunity to visit Clearly Speaking in Abilene without leaving my…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM District Director Donna Young officially served as the Recognition Chair for 2020-2021. In May, she was elected Division A Director by…
by Ankur Bora Imagine a world where possibilities are limitless. All that you need to pursue your dreams and follow your inner callings is available.…
by Greg Pick DTM Pathways Coordinator You have begun your term as Vice-President Education, which means you are one of the Base Camp Managers for…
By Michelle Bayes, DTM, Summit Manager District 25 is preparing for the annual Summit held on Saturday, November 13th. The Summit is a one-of-a-kind experience…
By Joyce Trimble, DTM, District 25 News Editor Hot Topics? What’s that? Who told you that? Where’d you read that? Fellow Toastmasters, these are…
The following information was included in the July 2021 Toastmasters International Club Leader Letter. Learn how to assign a proxy and be ready to vote…
by Donna Young, DTM, Recognition Chair 2020-2021, Awards Banquet Co-Chair How’d you run your marathon? Exploring the limits of online shopping or deep diving into…
By Chris Raneri, District Director 2020-2021 & Ninfa Flewitt, District Director Elect 2021-2022 The finish line to your year-long marathon is in sight and is…
by Chris Raneri DTM District Director “Timekeepers, please time one minute of silence now.” This phrase was used by the June Outstanding Member many times…
by Katie Britt Wichita Falls Toastmasters turned 76 this year. That is 76 years of meetings exactly the same. That’s 3,952 meetings that were exactly…
by Ankur Bora I know I have a great idea, but I don’t know how to take it forward. Have there been occasions in your…
by Jodie Sanders, DTM Past District Director We’ve all heard the quotation, “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail.” This saying was proven true at…
by Greg Pick DTM – Pathway Coordinator Do you work with computers at your job or home? Have you shopped any kind of business online…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM Club Growth Director What do you do when you have the opportunity to host a dignitary? Sweat bullets! As Club Growth…
by Joyce Trimble, DTM 2021-2022 News Editor Hot Topic Editors are proud to announce the addition of a new monthly column beginning July 1, 2021,…
by Kelley Kukreja VC2 Did you miss the Watch Party at the District 25 Annual Conference? If you did, you missed the fun! On Friday…
by Setma Maddox DTM TK O’Geary, International Director, indicated in her Keynote Speech at the District 25 Conference, that “only 1% of all persons who…
by Mary Gano DL3 When I first started hearing this year’s conference’s theme, I See You, I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve been a…
by Keith E. Boepple, DTM One of the most overlooked, yet most important, parts of our District 25 2021 Conference is our Business Meeting. During…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM Club Growth Director As we round out our Marathon for this Toastmasters’ year, let’s get a headstart on “next” Toastmasters year –…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM Program Quality Director Do your club members need a speaking slot? Working toward completing levels and there is no time during…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Do you understand the true value of just one Pathways Path? Education is expensive. Most students that survive to get a…
by Chris Raneri DTM District Director Paul Newman once said during the movie Cool Hand Luke, “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” This…
by Chris Raneri DTM District Director Some people have musical talents and some people have athletic talents. This month’s outstanding member has the ability to…
by Ankur Bora Highway to Excellence (HTE), the club I joined in 2019 is an advanced Toastmasters club. Most of the members are accomplished speakers.…
by Greg Pick DTM, Pathways Coordinator Do you want to maximize your growth as a speaker and presenter? You can maximize your growth by ensuring…
by Jill Morrison and Susan Hastings Are you ready to regenerate enthusiasm using your superpowers? Do you want to learn new ways to control and…
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM – Program Quality Director Do you volunteer as a trainer for D25 Leadership Training? Do you want to join the TLI…
By Chris Raneri, DTM, District Director Except from the email the District Leadership Team received March 1, 2021: Dear District Leaders, Attached you will find some…
by Jill Morrison, DTM Annual Conference Chair & Joyce Trimble, DTM Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Court of D25 Toastmasters and Table of Super Powers…
by Ankur Bora In the many years since I joined Toastmasters, I have connected with many remarkable men and women – they have broken barriers…
by Kelley Kukreja, VC2 Contest Coordinator The virtual contest season started off in a roaring fashion in February. While we had to take a pause…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director NY Yankees player Yogi Berra once said, “It’s déjà vu all over again!”. The Outstanding Member for March fits…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM Program Quality Director Do you have a special set of skills that you would like to share with District 25? How…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Are You Following the same ole path as many others? You may be thinking that in Pathways, there are only 11…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM Program Quality Director When I got the news, my heart was saddened, not only for his family but for everyone who…
by Ankur Bora, CC In the many years since I joined Toastmasters, I have connected with many remarkable men and women – they have broken…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM, Club Growth Director Coming into the Trio and District Leadership as Club Growth Director, I was very much looking forward to…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM, Club Growth Director In this unprecedented year (well 2020 portion), we are pulling out all the stops to retain our clubs! …
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM, Club Growth Director Have you ever wondered why some people always have exciting stories to tell… and they tell them… to…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Been there! Done that! Bought the T-shirt! This is what the Outstanding Member for February brings to the table.…
by Jesse Ford, DL3 Public Relations Manager It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce District 25 is back and now active on…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM Program Quality Director Lights! Camera! Contests! We have it all planned. Do you watch videos? Do you love a cliffhanger? Our…
by Greg Pick, DTM Pathways Coordinator Are you ready for your dose of leadership? The eleven paths have a defined mixture of communication and leadership,…
contributed by Past District 25 Governors David Martin, Diana Patton, and Bonne Stroman District 25 is saddened on January 31 by the sudden loss of…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM Program Quality Director Did you know that District 25 has many leadership opportunities available to grow your leadership skills? There are…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Atheria Scott was one of those people that lit up a room every time she walked through the door.…
by Greg Pick, DTM District Chief Judge The pandemic changed how we participate in our Toastmasters meetings – contests are not excluded. The Table Topics…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Hey roadblock, it’s me, the outstanding member for January. I wanted to let you know that you can’t beat…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Have you ever taken a hike or walked a trail? Most of us have. You are usually following a path that…
by Gary Lee Web, DTM On December 12, District 25 hosted a Club Success Workshop focused on improving our Open House events during these difficult…
by Greg Pick, DTM, District Chief Judge, Past District Director & Kelley Kukreja, Contest Coordinator Want to know how to run a club contest –…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, Past District Director Calling all Toastmasters! Have I got an offer for you! Did you know that except for about 100…
By Nicole Gray Do you want to help other clubs be successful? Do you have ideas and knowledge about Toastmasters you want to share with…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director The Romans popularized a phrase used by Horace – carpe diem; loosely translated as “seize the day.” This month’s outstanding…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Happy Holidays! This year has certainly been different than in years past. I’m grateful for the positive things that…
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…
by Greg Pick, DTM – Pathways CoordinatorDo you have new or existing members who are slowly progressing through their Path? Perhaps they have not even…
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…
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…
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…
by Marian R. Hicks Area 22 Director I love movies. I love the moment an unexpected change occurs that causes your jaw to drop open. This…
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…
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…
October 22, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, During this calendar year, we have faced challenges none of us could have seen coming. People and businesses from all…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM – Club Growth Director As we closed out the Membership Drive on 9/30, we had a few people searching for clubs…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator I know that I struggled – at first. But with a little bit of effort, I learned just how…
by Tammy Kasterke, DTM, Summit Registration Chair 2020 The Summit is near … it’s virtual this year … and we want you to be here!…
by Emily Murray, DTM, Summit Chair 2020 Summit is just a couple of weeks away! I know you want to spend Nov 7 with your…
by Ankur Bora, CC Highway to Excellence toastmasters has a unique program called workshop where members get the opportunity to conduct a program of his…
by Maribeth Fontabla, MS5 – Division F Director As a member of Toastmasters, I find this organization a great way to grow myself, personally, and…
By Craig Sims, IP1 I am new to Toastmasters. I’ve been a member for less than three months. Even so, I decided to attend the…
by The D25 Trio, Chris Raneri, Ninfa Flewitt, and Marcheta Gardner, DTM’s all It was exciting! It was invigorating! It was tiring! It was a…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Someone famously once said, “There’s no I in TEAM!”. This is the mantra by which this month’s Outstanding Member…
by Fursey Gotuaco, DL2 It began with the club-level contest and ended with the Semi-Finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking …. In between,…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM Program Quality Director Recently I was asked to present at the Burleson Midday Rotary Club meeting about Toastmasters. Like us, our…
by Calvin Dorsey, DTM Speakers Bureau Chair Mark your calendar for October 10th at 10 am for “How to Uncover the Glory of Your Story” presented…
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…
by Greg Pick, DTM – Pathways Chairman The Pathways Learning Experience became the only game in town on July 1, 2020. Whether you are new…
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.…
by Emily Murray, DTM Summit Chair Summit is coming, Summit is coming! Put it on your calendars now- save Nov 7th so you can spend the…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director I am pleased to announce that a free VIRTUAL option will be made available for the 8/29 Awards Banquet. Please note…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Have you attended a TLI this summer? If you have, you have probably seen this month’s Outstanding Member, Denise…
August 13, 2020 Dear Club Officer, Membership dues payments for the next renewal period are now being accepted. To keep your club in good standing,…
Come Celebrate – Under the Sea at the 2020 District 25 Awards Banquet! Saturday, August 29th Ridglea Country Club 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave. Fort Worth,…
by Chris Raneri, DTM – District Director If you are the President or Secretary of your club, you have a vote at the upcoming International…
Okay, it’s a bad adaptation. The point is, that our very own Fursey Gotuaco will be representing District 25 in the upcoming semi-finals of the…
Featured Article in the August 2020 Toastmasters Leader Letter Be a better leader by making note of cultural nuances and acting accordingly, as our panel…
By Joyce Trimble, DTM, Awards Banquet Co-Chair The 2019-2020 Toastmaster year has been a year-long party, complete with cheering, horn blowing, and streamer tossing. On…
by Donna Young, DTM, Recognition Chair Why did you join Toastmasters? Admit the truth! Did you need an excuse to get out of the house…
By Calvin Dorsey, DTM, Speakers Bureau Chair District 25 has a Speakers Bureau. We’ve had one for a while, and this year we have a…
by Greg Pick, friend If we stay in one place long enough, the time will come to say goodbye to someone we’ve come to know.…
by Karen Coleman, DTM I just returned from a wonderful Toastmasters Club Success Workshop. It was sponsored by our Club Growth Director, Marcheta Gardner, and…
by Robi Ley, DTM, News Editor Imagine it; you wrote a speech, delivered a speech, rewrote, redelivered, rinse, repeat. And again. You get an email…
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…
by Dennis Regan, DTM – Summit Education Chair District 25 is preparing for the annual Summit which will be held on November 7th at White’s…
by Jamie Reeg, Club Secretary, Alliance Networks Toastmasters Since the onset of the changes in the world, we have experienced many new things, the biggest…
by Jill Morrison, DTM, Recognition Chair 2019-2020, Awards Banquet Co-Chair Do you feel the sand on your toes and the sun on your shoulders? The…
by Chris Raneri, DTM, District Director Have a tall mountain to climb? Have the odds stacked against you? Look no further than the July Outstanding…
by Les Condit, DTM Service is not something that came naturally to me. When I was young, “my life” seemed to be what was most…
by Helena Studmire, SR3 – Treasurer, NCTCOG Toastmasters The 2019-2020 Toastmaster year has been quite interesting, to say the least. I was elected as Treasurer…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director I move that District 25’s Outstanding Member of the month is our District Parliamentarian, Michael Kinser. Because he has…
by Steven Timmons, DTM, Panther City Toastmasters When I attended college, I don’t know that I had ever actually seen a personal computer. My mother…
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The following email was sent from Toastmasters International to District Leaders regarding new District recognition awards for Areas, Divisions,…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Ever heard of Johnny on the spot? D25 has a Jesse on the spot! Jesse Ford that is. He…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM, Division D Director – 2019-2020 Thinking back a decade or so, I fondly remember my first Toastmasters meeting at Plus Two…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The following was sent to members from Toastmasters International. May 6, 2020Dear Toastmasters, Thank you for putting your trust…
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…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator Did you know that only 0.1 percent of members worldwide have elected printed material for their…
By Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director What can you get from participating in Toastmasters? As I continued my Toastmasters journey this year, I wondered…
By Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Area 33 Director This year I am honored to once again serve as an Area Director. Working with…
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director If you know our Outstanding Member of the Month you may recognize the following: …what I do have are…
By Jamie, DTM, District Director The biggest question asked this contest season isn’t “can you hear me ok” or even “what’s Zoom”, no it’s “what’s the…
By Diana Pittman, DTM (Note: Not Diana Patton – difference Pitter/Patter) Remember the early cautionary suggestion to Social Distant from others? Imagine that moment was…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Have you engaged in Pathways? If not, then this article has important information for you to consider. A definition of engage…
The following is an email sent to Toastmasters members from President Deepak Menon due to COVID-19 March 24, 2020 My dear fellow Toastmasters and…
By Diana Patton, DTM, VP Education Alliance Networks Toastmasters Club I know each member of Alliance Networks Toastmasters club joins me in ‘Celebrating GLENDA’ not…
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…
By Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator Toastmasters International (TI) has made it possible to easily assess evaluation pdfs for our Pathways project lessons. We have…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Looks great! Just a couple of tweaks. Can you move the title .05 mm to the right, change the…
by Sheba Panicker, FAA Toastmasters Secretary Toastmasters is a self-paced program, where members decide to take the next step out of personal motivation. In February, Jeri…
by Bobby Madera, DTM, Club Growth Director At the end of January, District 25 welcomed Toastmasters International’s 2nd Vice President, Matt Kinsey, for an incredible…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Pop Quiz: What does the D25 Trio, a Sextant, and Dallas all have in common? Answer: Toastmasters International Mid-Year…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The right person for the job. District 25’s member of the month – Thad Mantaro. Thad currently holds the…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator We will describe actions for locating and navigating a Pathways path. We will be discussing the following: Accessing your…
by Chris Raneri, DTM, Program Quality Director It was my honor to be amongst the guests attending the Corporate Recognition Award at First Command Financial…
by Keary Dennison, President, Nissan Toastmasters This weekend I had the pleasure of attending Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) President’s Breakfast at the Texas Wesleyan Campus…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Reneé stepped up to a challenge to be our District Speaker’s Bureau Chair a couple of months ago and…
This email was sent to District Directors, Program Quality Directors, Club Growth Directors, Region Advisors, Club Presidents, Vice Presidents Membership, Vice Presidents Education, and the…
by Steven Timmons, DTM The real question to start with is, “Where Do You Want to Go?”. You see, it is always about having a…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Toastmasters International Second Vice President, Matt Kinsey will be visiting District 25 January 25-28, 2020. Plans are being finalized…
by Jamie Pickering, Chris Renari, Bobby Madera (Sung to the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”) It’s the most…
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Fellow Toastmasters – Please direct your attention to the man behind the curtain and this month’s outstanding member, Matt…
by Diana Patton, DTM, District Webmaster Our District 25 clubs have had lots to celebrate throughout the first half of our 2019-2020 Toastmaster year. It…
by Thad Mantaro, Public Relations Manager “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” argues…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator Have you read or heard the following statements? It is easier to keep a valued member than to find…
by Bobby Madera, DTM, Club Growth Director Wow! What a wonderful experience at the Summit with our fellow Toastmasters and distinguished guests. From the first…
by Timothy Fields, DTM, Division Director Welcome to Toastmasters where leaders are made. We’ve all heard this phrase as members of Toastmasters. This tagline was…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director One, two, three, one more, and we’re good! Contests, conferences, summits, all events, and milestones of D25 have been…
by Jesse Ford, District Logistics Manager I am a member of and count myself blessed to be the Vice President Education for the corporate club…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, Division A Director The second District 25 Leadership Summit was a huge success! If you missed it, you missed a day…
by Thad Mantaro, Public Relations Manager Social media can seem daunting at first, particularly if you are new to tools like Facebook or Twitter. If…
by Diana Wilson, SR4 Mentoring has always been a vital part of education in Toastmasters. Each club approaches mentoring in a different way. There are…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator The Vice President Education is the Base Camp Manager. Your duties include approving Level Completion requests…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Heroes walk among us! Our October Outstanding Member is a true hero. He’s tirelessly served our district, giving all…
by Thad Mantaro, District 25 Public Relations Manager As Toastmasters, it’s helpful to have a plan for how to share the value we find in…
By Tammy Kasterke, DTM Like most of you, I’ll never forget attending my first Toastmasters meeting. I was nervous, but curious enough to step into…
by Alberto Pineda, TC2 I’m a member of an open club, the “World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters.” We are bold, we are proud, and we…
By Chris Raneri, DTM, Program Quality Director How do you replace a rock star? You find TWO rock stars! If you have attended a TLI…
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…
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…
by Diana Patton, DTM, Past District Governor Toastmasters International 2019 Convention was definitely a ‘Peak’ experience. This was my eleventh consecutive convention. This one may…
By Celeste Castro, DTM When I became a contest chair for Area 65 Division F in 2012-2013, I meet with Amon Carter Orators. Then I…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator Calvin Dorsey had progressed through Pathways rapidly – he has completed three paths in the last…
Thad Mantaro, District Public Relations Manager Toastmasters provides many incredible opportunities for members to develop new skills, meet great friends, and find ways to lead…
By Robi Ley, DTM, 2018-2019 District Director Hollywood galas have nothing on D25! The carpet may not have been red, but we had our own…
By Joyce Trimble, DTM, Outreach Chair BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR… Ever wished for something, got it but WAIT … that’s not what I…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Oh look! It’s Joyce at a TLI. Oh look, it’s Joyce building a new outreach team! Oh look! Yep,…
By Steven Timmons, DTM Have you struggled with how to get new members into your club? Pathways can help. It is a great program and…
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director 2018-2019 Our district has amazing members. All year, we’ve made a point of recognizing some of those who go…
by Andra Beatty, Area 42 Director 2018-2019 I remember the moment I heard the exciting news about the Toastmasters Pathways program. We were all excited,…
Have you become a better leader and communicator because of Toastmasters? Would you like to become even better? Would you like to give back to…
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director 2018-2019 June 21, 2019, was a red-letter day for District 25. We were honored by the presence of our…
by Emily Murray, DTM I have been in Toastmasters now on and off for over 15 years. I started my journey in Taiwan and was…
By Robi Ley, DTM, District Director One of the qualities we as a trio look for in our Outstanding Members is perseverance. That single-mindedness to…
by Ninfa Flewitt, DTM, Conference Chair It is from the bottom of my heart that I want to thank you all for attending our conference. It…
By Steven Timmons, DTM, Public Relations Manager Are you using the Pathways Learning Experience as a sales tool to get guests to join your club?…
By Frosty Hardison, Top Flight Toastmasters Here is a letter from Frosty Hardison who is a member of Top Flight Toastmasters Club to his fellow…
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director If you’ve been to any of the awards events in D25, you’ve seen the results of this person’s hours…
by Rahmana Warren, FirstTimer Hi, I’m Rahmana Warren, a member of the Ft PMI chapter, I want to share my first timers experience with you!…
by Elizabeth Gray, District Chief Judge We had two amazing contests this past weekend at the District 25 Annual Conference. On Friday night, Table Topics…
by Steven Timmons, DTM, Public Relations Manager Do you expect everything to be easy and laid out for you? Of course not, you likely expect…
By Diana Patton, DTM, District Webmaster It’s been an exciting contest season. Club winners moved to Area contests then winners from 35 Area Table Topics…
by Chris Raneri, DTM, Program Quality Director I have enjoyed all of the Club Success Workshop presentations this year and last week was no exception. …
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director On April 3, 2019, the Waco Early Birds celebrated 50 years as a Toastmasters chapter. It was a great…
By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator You have now become the Vice President Education. As the individual who is also the…
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…
by Andra Beatty, ACS-ALB, Area 42 Director Have you ever been given a deadline that pushed you toward achieving your goals at warp speed? I…
By Robi, Ley, DTM, District Director “Here she comes to save the day!” Our March Outstanding Member is no underdog, but she is a true…
By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator When we perform new, unfamiliar tasks we make errors. The Pathways learning experience is…
by Sean Graf, District Audit Chair I grew up in Binghamton, New York. I joined Toastmasters in 2007 originally but never attended a club meeting…
By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM, Area 45 Director In the July 14, 2018 edition of Hot Topics, I wrote an article on “Mentoring – In the Spotlight.” I…
By Maribeth Fontabla, PM4, President, World Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters I joined Toastmasters in March 2018. The reasons I joined Toastmasters was to become a…
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director This month’s Outstanding Member has been active in Toastmasters and in our district for many years. This year, she…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director In 2008, Toastmasters introduced the Competent Leader manual that put definition and form around the fundamental leadership…
by Tahseen Mohammad, Youth Leadership Chair Tahseen Mohammad is born in a small town in south India. When he was in high school, his parents…
By Steven Timmons, District Public Relations Manager Can you believe that we have passed the first anniversary of the Pathways learning experience rollout in District…
By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, District Leadership Chair, Pathways Coordinator Greg lived in his birthplace, Cincinnati, Ohio, until he graduated from college…
by Bonne Stroman, DTM, Policy & Protocol Chair I am a Texan by birth and heritage. Growing up in a small South Texas town and…
by Steven Timmons, DTM, Public Relations Manager Do you know a lot about the Pathways learning experience or want to be an expert – then…
by Setma Maddox, DTM, Speakers Bureau Chair I have lived in almost every corner of Texas and once in the cold north of Chicago. I…
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director District 25 has a long-standing tradition; our past district leaders stay active in the district, lending their experience to…
by Mark Novak, DTM District photographer. I was born at Travis Air Force Base California. I grew up as a military brat living in various…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator Do your Base Camp Managers receive emails notifying them that a member has completed a…
by Robi Ley, DTM, District Director Standing atop the Tower of the Americas, looking across the nightscape of San Antonio, gives you a chance to…
by Melissa Southerland, CC, CL, District Recognition Chair I grew up in what was then, a small town called Wylie, Texas east of Plano. We…
by Tammy Kasterke, DTM, TLI Training Chair Would you believe I’d never heard of Toastmasters until I was in my 40s? The PepsiCo e-newsletter advertised…
By Marcheta Gardner, DTM, Club Retention Chair Ever wonder if what you said is what others heard? Or, “did I really just say that”? Or…
by Greg Pick, DTM Did you see our last article about using feedback to change Pathways? Described below is the first significant change created by…
by Joyce Trimble, DTM “There is no ‘I’ in Teamwork.” “No Man is an Island.” “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.”…
by Diana Patton & Bonne Stroman Roses are red; violets are blue! I love my club, and so will you! Just tell us why your…
By Robi Ley, DTM, District Director What do you mean it’s January? It can’t be? Didn’t we just get back from Chicago and the International…
by Tim Fields, ACG, ALB, Club Quality Chair I was born in Vernon, Texas. I like to think of myself as a true Tex-Mex as…
by Kim Story, DTM, Club Extension Chair I grew up in Coppell. As a kid, I was involved in dance and gymnastics, but my biggest…
By Robi Ley,DTM, District Director Club coach. New club mentor. Club officer. Repeat. December’s Outstanding Member does all this and more. Celeste Castro quietly and…
by Allan Pickering, DTM Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to improvement and change. How do I know? Evaluations. We bookend our meetings with speeches (test…
by Diana Patton, DTM, District Webmaster Clubs took the challenge from our District Director seriously when she reminded each member, club, area, and division to…
by Joyce Trimble, Summit Manager I was born and raised in Tyler, Texas …. within a few years our family moved to Mexia and Nacogdoches…
by Steven Timmons, DTM, Public Relations Manager Whether you have been a part of Toastmasters for one day or for many years, you realize that…
By Ninfa Flewitt, 2019 District Conference Chair Ninfa Flewitt has done a little bit of everything and enjoys learning new things. Ninfa joined Toastmasters when…
by Joyce Trimble, DTM You may have been one of the fortunate Toastmasters to hear classic guitar music playing during the last year’s area and…
by Diana Patton, DTM We are about mid-way through our 2018-2019 Toastmaster year. How is your club progressing to achieving Distinguished Club Program (DCP) goals…
by Bobby Madera, DTM, Division G Director Why are we in Toastmasters? Why do we serve as Club and District Leaders? While we are striving…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator This article helps club officers understand what guidance new members receive from Toastmasters International. With…
yy Robi Ley, DTM, District Director From centerpieces to backdrops to starships, if you’ve attended a conference, awards banquet, or summit in the past few…
by Emily Murray, DTM Hi there! I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Emily Murray and I am a DTM…
by Diana Patton, DTM, District Webmaster I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and began my first ‘real’ job with the Frisco Railway in 1969 which…
by Jamie Pickering, Program Quality Director Everything I ever needed to know I learned from Muppets, and you! On November 10 the gavel went down…
by Rucha Jani, DTM Co-Editor Hot Topics I was born and raised in India; however, I came to Texas as fast as I could! In…
by Keith Boepple, DTM Co-Editor Hot Topics Life is never a straight line. The twists and turns life can take, sometimes not of our own…
By Greg Pick, DTM, D25 Pathways Coordinator Finding information is easy – just “Google” it. Three established locations that I use and are convenient for…
by Marylee Mims, Past District Governor Toastmaster magazines have accompanied me on many journeys over the past few years. Family and friends have taken pictures…
by Robi Ley, DTM District Director The keyword for October’s Outstanding Member is consistency. Randy Hickerson joined Waco Early Birds in 1985 and has been…
by David Himmelestein, DTM Past District Governor Groucho Marx said: “I would never join any organization that would admit someone like me as a member.” …
By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator The Navigator is the primer for the Pathways learning experience and informs members about Toastmasters…
by Allan Pickering, DTM, DTM Co-Chair Summit The World-Famous District 25 Distinguished Toastmaster Ceremony is nearly here! Please attend the Ceremony at 6:30 pm on…
by Elizabeth Gray, District Chief Judge We have come to the end of the fall Humorous Speech Contests. Due to a change in Toastmasters International…
by Chris Raneri, DTM, Club Growth Director District 25 is blessed with an abundance of wonderful and dedicated district leaders – both former and current.…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, District Leadership Chair For over 90 years the Toastmasters program has demonstrated its ability to develop and…
by Diana Patton, Past District Governor 2011-2012 Fall 2010 DTM Ceremony Ever since our 2010-2011 Toastmaster year, someone who has never been a Toastmaster has…
by Susan Gardner, DTM Travel by Map. What an adventurous sounding way to learn, lead, and excel! That is exactly what we will be doing…
Elizabeth Gray was born in Missouri but has lived in Texas most of her life. She is currently serving as the District 25 Chief Judge,…
by Diana Patton, DTM Past District Governor Thanks to everyone that takes pictures of a special club, area, division, and district events and provides them…
by Robi Ley, District Director District 25 wants to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond for our members. Our September Outstanding Member is…
“INVITE FAMILY”. So states our D25 Public Relations Manager Steven Timmons. He has experience in this: his parents were in Toastmasters in Oklahoma, but never…
yy Terry Mencke, ACS, ALB On our way to dinner, my husband (Chuck) and I were talking about Toastmasters, including the differences between Pathways and…
by Charlie Bowles I was born a Texan not long after WWII ended. Dallas has always been home, though I’ve lived around the US and…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past District 25 Governor John Fooks, DTM. He died on September 20, 2018, at…
Tulsa, OK has produced many things. Fortunately for D25, Larry Core is one of them. Serving as our District Finance Manager, Larry brings a wealth…
Everything is better in Texas. Our D25 Administration Manager, Glenda Curry, would fully agree. “I absolutely love Texas and cannot imagine living anywhere else.” Being…
By Susan Gardner, DTM We all want others to succeed, correct? We want those around us to be successful in life and we strive to…
by Steven Timmons, Public Relations Manager Did you know that it cost a total of $67,580 for tuition, room, board, and fees combined for the…
by Robi Ley, District Director D25 wants to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond for our members. Our August Outstanding Member is Bill…
by Joyce Trimble, DTM A Day in the Life of the D25 Club Growth Director, who if elected would be the next year’s Program Quality…
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…
by: Robi Ley, District Director Toastmasters are amazing people. Every day, someone does something that is kind, generous, helpful, and encouraging, but often goes completely…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Recently, one of my fellow club members had a little bit of a meltdown with Pathways Online. Don’t get me wrong.…
by Greg Pick, DTM District Pathways Coordinator Education Programs Pathways rolled out in District 25 on February 13, 2018, in District 25. The transition period…
By Ernestina Pinones DTM I volunteered to help at the TLI held at Stacey’s Furniture and Texas Wesleyan University. It was a “Golden” opportunity to…
by Joyce Trimble, DTM Cambridge English Dictionary defines celebrating as taking part in a special enjoyable activity to show that a particular occasion is important. …
by Robi Ley, District Director D25 wants to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond for our members. Our July Outstanding Member is Tammy…
by Susan Gardner, DTM During this incredibly HOT Texas summer, it is important that we continually keep an eye on the prize … RAIN AND…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM Area 45 Director One of things that I’ve grown to love about Toastmasters is our commitment to training. I have participated…
by Steven Timmons, DTM One Day, you are logging into Toastmasters.org and you are presented with 4 choices about your privacy. Did you study for…
by Joyce Trimble, Fall Summit Chair The Summit is a one-day event for YOU! Without “U”, we would just have a summit! It might phonetically…
by Steven Timmons, DTM As you start into any Pathways journey, you may feel like a spelunker in a cave. Today we hope to remove…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, Program Quality Director TLI is the best place to learn skills that will help you lead your club, gain confidence…
by Chuck Mencke, DTM “A mentor said, ‘Let’s go do it,’ not ‘You go do it.’ How powerful when someone says ‘Let’s!’” – Jim Rohn,…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Are you humming along in Pathways and your reporting does not match your activity? This can and does happen. In other…
by Diana Patton, DTM Past District Governor It’s a new Toastmaster year. It’s time to plan for success. Our District has provided each club with…
by Gina Tucker As the Toastmasters year draws to an end, it’s a good time to reflect on our accomplishments and opportunities. In doing so,…
by Robi Ley, DTM District 25 Director Happy New Year! We have arrived, and the year ahead looks exciting and filled with new challenges. No,…
by Greg Pick, DTM Research the Path There are ten paths in Pathways. Do you have questions about what path to select? We have the…
by Ernestina Pinones, DTM I was well on my way to achieving my second DTM when BAM! LIFE Happened. I lost my job, I moved,…
by Susan Carson How many of you think Toastmasters is only about communicating and leading others? That is not the big truth. It is a…
by Kim Story, DTM If you have ever received an email from me, then you have seen this quote before. When I think about my…
by Les Condit, DTM I started very earlier taking roles as a club officer. This seemed normal to me. I was an Eagle Scout, spent…
from Toastmasters International The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is exactly what is says it is. It’s a regulation passed by the European Union in…
by Joyce Trimble AWARDS CEREMONY is August 11 The anticipated yearly Awards Ceremony is in full engagement to provide an opportunity to surround yourself with…
by Les Condit, DTM I wanted to make it to DTM very early on in my Toastmaster’s journey. I was working at a steady pace…
by Charlie Bowles Division E Director, 2017-2018 First Texas Toastmasters club has been operating since 1945! “I call this meeting of the Wichita Falls Toastmasters…
by Greg Pick District Director 2017-2018 In Toastmasters I have had many mentors who inspired, encouraged, and molded me into a leader. The leadership skills…
by Greg Pick District Director Hi fellow members, It’s hard to believe we only have about 7 weeks until the end of the 2017-2018 Toastmasters…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM D25 Contest Coordinator, 2017-2018 Toastmasters and friends, what a great time we had at the Tall Tales and International Speech Contests…
by Bob Beideck DTM Spring Conference Chair As the Spring 2018 Conference Chair, I learned a lot. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. This…
by Jamie Pickering Help me welcome, President Deepak…, International Vice Deepak…, Toastmasters International First Vice President Deepak Menon! It took us a couple times to…
by Melissa Southerland A low hum of conversation surrounds you. Excitement is in the air. The District 25 2018 Spring Conference has arrived! You nervously…
by Les Condit, DTM Toastmasters has helped me to be a better speaker and to learn new leadership skills that are necessary to be successful…