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, I got sick and could no longer drive. I had to leave Toastmasters and all the comforts of home to start a new life in Oak Cliff, a new part...
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 Service Journey in Toastmasters, it always comes back to this quote by Mahatma Gandhi. But why is this quote so important to me? In his book, “How To Win Friends...
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 well-kept secret! TM is really about your relationship with yourself– communicating with, understanding and leading yourself. It is only then that you can excel at communicating and leading others. And...
I am looking forward to the Awards Banquet. After reading Joyce Trimble’s post, I was all a-tremble over what After 5- Cocktail meant. So I went researching on the net. For men: A suit or blazer/trousers combo is required. Source (with additional information and great pictures) For women: A little dress that is on or...
by Joyce Trimble New parents spend 9 months naming and renaming their expected bundle of joy. I remember I did for our first baby girl. We thought Holly Carlyce was so cute and a little girl would have both parent’s names. If it was a boy, we decided on his name when Carl and I...
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 14 years in leadership positions in the Navy and had various management positions in my past career. I looked forward and saw that to achieve my Advanced Leader Silver, I...
Hi! I’m Tammy Kasterke. I’m your TLI District 25 Training Chair for the 2018-2019 Toastmasters’ Year. I’ve been in Toastmasters about 9 years. I love Toastmasters! And, I’m excited about my new role! My goal is for our district to receive the best, best officer training. In order to do that, I’m going to need...
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is exactly what is says it is. It’s a regulation passed by the European Union in 2016 and put into force May 25, 2018. It is a comprehensive package designed to protect the personal information of individuals. Because Toastmasters International is an international organization, they too must comply with...
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 friends and fellow club members. This year we are returning to the elegance of the Ridglea County Club in Fort Worth as we celebrate your personal journey, your club’s journey,...
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 toward education awards in my own club. Speeches and awards slowed down while I was doing 2 years of service for District 25, but I picked up speed once I...
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