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. The word is further defined as meaning solemn. Celebrating can also be defined as the Annual D25 Awards Banquet on August 11. We honored each of you – attempting to…
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 Kasterke. Tammy joined Toastmasters in March 2009 in our neighboring district and moved to D25 in July 2017. She has been serving our membership ever since. She served as a…
by Susan Gardner, DTM During this incredibly HOT Texas summer, it is important that we continually keep an eye on the prize … RAIN AND COOLER TEMPS! But at the same time as we are sweltering in this heat, daily plans and life go on which brings me to the Muppets Leadership Lesson #2: BE…
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 in many volunteer organizations, but none of them focus on training like Toastmasters does. They want their leaders to be successful and are committed to helping them in every way…
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 the test? Did you pass? Who knows, it was probably pretty abrupt. These four settings can and do have unattended consequences. For example, if you’ve opted out of ‘Your Name…
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 sound the same, but it isn’t. We could not have a more qualified Talent Coordinator for our educational travels together on November 10. SUSAN GARDNER. Past District 50 Governor and D25…
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 some of that mystery and get you on your way. Level 1 consists of 3 required projects. Each project is to be completed sequentially. Don’t jump ahead. There is a…
by Jamie Pickering, DTM, Program Quality Director TLI is the best place to learn skills that will help you lead your club, gain confidence about your role, and get great tips on raising your kids. Ok, we won’t specifically help you with that last one, but we will help you be a stronger more…
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, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker I feel there has not been enough emphasis placed on mentoring within the Toastmaster’s educational and leadership programs. With Pathways, I am pleased to see mentoring…
