By Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator I know that I struggled – at first. But with a little bit of effort, I learned just how practical Pathways can be. Pathways has many practical applications at work, in the community, and in the club. We can even take credit for our routine activities related to leadership;...
Author: Diana Patton (Diana Patton)
2020 Summit 2 Steps Forward
By Tammy Kasterke, DTM, Summit Registration Chair 2020 The Summit is near… it’s virtual this year… and we want you to be here! (did you catch the fancy rhyming?) Maybe you’re asking ‘Why the Summit? What’s in it for me?’ Good questions… so take note of this year’s unique Summit virtual experience. Area Council...
Take YOUR 2 Steps Forward!
By Emily Murray, DTM, Summit Chair 2020 Summit is just a couple weeks away! I know you want to spend Nov 7 with your friends learning cool new things! We have a full day planned for you so you can take your 2 Steps Forward with Summit. Area Council in the morning- for Club...
A tribute to LaShunda Rundles with music , speech , songs and visuals
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 own. On 17th September 2020, there was a unique event A tribute to LaShunda Rundles. LaShunda Rundles was the 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking at the Toastmasters...
My Awards Banquet Experience
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 Banquet. To be honest, I wanted to attend the banquet for purely selfish reasons. Like many people, I have been feeling isolated because of the “lock down” due to...
Speakathons – Update from TI
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 may still experience difficulties finding opportunities to present speeches in the club setting. As a club officer, you may occasionally encounter challenges with conducting meetings where there are enough participants...
D25 Speakers Bureau-What’s It All About?
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 new chair. Help me welcome Calvin Dorsey to the team. He has taken on the task of getting the word out to the community that there are some wonderful...
New Connections Through Isolation
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 one in Toastmasters being virtual meetings. Aside from figuring out how to best conduct a meeting on Zoom instead of in person, we have been able to have guests from...
Are you ready to celebrate 70 years strong one more time at the Awards Banquet?
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 water is clear and the turtles are still celebrating 70 years strong. I know we have found all sorts of unique ways of celebrating this year but aren’t done with the festivities yet. On August 29, we will host...
Prepare to Cast Your Vote-Toastmasters International
Chris Raneri, DTM, District Director’s summary of information provided by Toastmasters International – Club Voting (1) Voting at the Annual Business Meeting Clubs in good standing may cast two (2) votes at the Annual Business Meeting for International Officer and Director elections, as well as Proposals A and B to amend the Bylaws of Toastmasters...









