Blue Plate Specials don’t invoke images of what gourmets call “fine dining”, rather, images of a low-priced meal that usually changes daily at diners and cafes. UNTIL…Mr. Cooper Speaks decided to offer their members a shorter version of a meeting once a month. As a corporate club, many Mr. Coopers find it challenging to step...
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The Conference Chair Invites You to…
It is that time again and I’d like to personally invite you to your next adventure at the D25 Spring Conference. I am excited to show off what my team and I are planning for you. We have some great education sessions and keynotes lined up for you, including our International First Vice President Deepak...
Starting Pathways
On Valentine’s Day, my home club, Clearly Speaking Club 5440, met to begin Pathways together. Our Vice President Education Emerald Cassidy led the adventure, securing a computer lab at our host facility and getting everyone who was able to attend internet access. Since each member had checked their Toastmasters International log-in ahead of time, we...
Visiting Toastmasters in Canada
by Frank Ball In January, I had speaking engagements with two churches and an assisted living center in Ontario, Canada. While there, I made several visits to three Toastmasters groups in the Windsor area, just across the river from Detroit. If you’re like me, you’re familiar with all the stores near your home, but you...
Steps to Submit Dues Renewals
To submit renewals online, go to www.toastmasters.org/clubcentral and log in with your username and password. Next, follow these steps: From the Club Central home page, select the club name and number you want to pay renewals for. On the Conduct Club Business page, select “Pay dues.” On the “Pay Dues for My Club Members” page, select “In...
Building Membership
As members of Toastmasters, we recognize how much Toastmasters has to offer and we want to make that available to others. How do we build membership? Retention First, we need to check with the members in our club to make sure that their needs are being met. If they are, great. If they are not,...
Tom Merritt’s Passing
Tom was always encouraging me and let me know that I was better than I thought I was! So in his honor, let me say this: Tom Merritt – he was one of a kind And he was a good friend of mine He always encouraged me over the years And he helped me get...
Pathways Coming Soon to D25
Pathways will be here before you know it. As your Chief Ambassador, I can say there is nothing to fear. Instead, it is an exciting time in the history of our organization! A lot of people have asked why the need to make such a large change to something that seemed to be working? Our...
D25 Winter Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI)
It is the time for officers, new or experienced, to come and be recharged, energized, and motivated. Come be a part of the fun filled learning experience. You’ll receive tools and tips to share with your club and earn club DCP credit. Club officer classes and elective sessions are available for officers and/or any member...
Reactions to Pathways
A short (1:44) YouTube video on Pathways and BaseCamp and members’ reactions to it. Recommended by Allan Pickering, Pathways Ambassador.








