Our keynote speakers at the Spring Conference wowed us! If you would like to know more about our terrific speakers, here is a list of their websites for you to learn more about them, share these fantastic speakers with others, or even to send a thank you message for coming to our conference. Wally Funk...
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Takeaway from Conference: What People Thought About Their Experiences
This was truly one of the best conferences the District has ever had. The keynote speakers were outstanding, and the program top notch! The speaking competition was incredible, and I can truly say I am glad I was not tasked to be a judge. We learn *so* much from listening to speeches of this caliber....
Fashion Statements at Sci-Fi Costume Contest Are Out of This World
Wow! Did everybody “Boldly Go!” to the Spring Conference Friday Night Costume Contest! Before we knew it, Admiral Kirk (a lifelong dream for Bret) was dressed. I put all the Queen Bling on I could find (hey, I have my dreams too!) and it is time for the contest! We saw fellow Toastmasters ready for...
Forty-Nine First Timers Have a Fantastic Time
The D25 Spring Conference was a perfect setting to meet and greet 49 First Timers! Bonne Stroman presented a warm Galactic welcome at the Friday First Timers Reception. The Hospitality Suite, known as “10 Forward,” was beautifully decorated and very accommodating to our reception attendees — complete with the D25 version of Romulan Ale Punch!...
Honoring the Ones Who Did More Than Just Try
Do… Or Do Not — There is No Try. These were Yoda’s famous words in The Empire Strikes Back. At the May 4 Awards Luncheon, Cindy Jones was our Yoda and the toastmaster. Our members and clubs received many education awards, ribbons and Toastmasters store gift certificates. Dean Lampman suggested a good way to spend...
Clubs That Met “Spring Forward” Challenges
Here’s the list of the clubs completing the requirements for the Spring Forward promotion. (Requirements listed below.) $75 Reward Afterburners Club Airport Toastmasters Alliance Networks Arlington Nooners Toastmasters Baylor Orators Toastmasters Club Bethesda Toastmasters BNSF Toastmasters Club Clearly Speaking Toastmasters Colleyville Connection Communicators Club Denton Toastmasters Club Keller Communicators Club Lake Vista Toastmasters Lakeside Club...
Corporate Recognition Award Presented to the City of Irving
Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager andStan See, Region Advisor Toastmasters International enjoys recognizing organizations that consistently support Toastmasters clubs within their organization. The City of Irving was honored to receive the Corporate Recognition Award, a beautiful crystal trophy, this year. Irving wholeheartedly supports the ICE (Irving City Employees) Breakers Toastmasters Club. The city offers the group...
Help Wanted for Video Project
District 25 seeks your assistance with a project that we hope will enhance our upcoming and future conferences. We would like to make video recordings of all of the education sessions, assuming our presenters grant permission to do so. You can help. Please contact Dean Lampman, Lt. Governor Education and Training, if: 1. You are...
Let’s Beat the Clock!
Tick, tick, tick. Only 75 days are left in this Toastmasters year. Excitement is building as our members, clubs, areas and divisions work to beat the clock and achieve goals. Here are some suggestions to help: Track progress. It’s wise to measure and monitor progress toward educational awards (and club DCP goals). You should already...
Website Madness: What to do and how to get there
How do I add a picture to our home page? Can I link to articles on the district website? How do I capture a potential visitor’s attention? Can we upload meeting minutes to our website? No one knows the admin password, what do I do? The April 22nd installment of Membership Mondays will answer all...