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We Don’t Need No Stinking Badges
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We Don’t Need No Stinking Badges

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 a big part of being a Toastmaster is recognition.  Pathways provides many opportunities to provide and receive recognition as you journey along your path.  Pathways badges serve a big part...

Staff Spotlight – Ninfa Flewitt
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Staff Spotlight – Ninfa Flewitt

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 her home club, Something to Talk About (Mineral Wells) was chartered in September 2016. Ninfa served as the first President of Something to Talk About and jumped into district leadership...

Is that music I hear?
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Is that music I hear?

By Joyce Trimble, DTM You may have been one of fortunate Toastmasters to hear classic guitar music playing during the last year’s area and division speech contests.  You maybe one of the fortunate to hear the strumming of a well-trained guitarist during the next season as well.   But who is that smiling face that also...

How Many ‘Stars’ Are On Your DCP Ribbon?
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How Many ‘Stars’ Are On Your DCP Ribbon?

By Diana Patton, DTM We are about mid-way through our 2018-2019 Toastmaster year.  How is your club progressing to achieve Distinguished Club Program (DCP) goals established from your Club Success Plan? At the summer Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI) each club received a shiny red ribbon and set of stars to record when your members and...

Each Member Matters!
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Each Member Matters!

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 to be better communicators and leaders, having a Member-focused outlook (Servant Leadership mindset) in everything we do significantly enhances our individual goals, enlightens our vision of Toastmasters mission, and increases...

You Have a New Member–What Are Their First Steps?
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You Have a New Member–What Are Their First Steps?

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 this information we can better assist our new members get started on their Pathways journey. Information from Toastmasters International When an officer enters a new member’s information into Club Central,...

Moving and Shaking
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Moving and Shaking

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 who has been with Toastmasters since 2004 (with a couple of breaks admittedly). I’m new to D25 and the DFW area and only am just beginning to meet people. I...

How Can I Find Information about the Pathways Learning Experience (Pathways)?
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How Can I Find Information about the Pathways Learning Experience (Pathways)?

By Greg Pick, DTM, D25 Pathways Coordinator Finding information is easy – just “Google” it.  Three established locations that I use and are convenient for finding information about Pathways – District 25 Pathways Resource page, articles included in each Hot Topics, and the Toastmasters International website. District 25 Pathways Resource Page On our District 25 website (www.d25toastmasters.org)...