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County Cook Area Party

Here we are! Had a good meal with good friends to celebrate the holiday season. The Toasters indulged me by allowing me to give the “after dinner” speech project from my “The Entertaining Speaker” advanced manual. Then we laughed over our “white elephant” gift exchange and shared stories of Christmas. Pauline Lesch, Vice President Public...

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Looking Back . . . Looking Forward!

 What a great start we have had for the 2012-2013 Toastmasters year! January 1st marks the halfway point through our District officer terms. Let’s have some fireworks to celebrate the successes we have met along the way and to light the way to future successes! Our year began with our Toastmasters Leadership Institute season, with...

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Panda Style Is Serving Up Fun and Enthusiasm

I was introduced to a wonderful group of individuals who belong to the newest club in District 25!  The club’s name, Panda Style, is perfect for this group of Panda Express managers and employees who are eager to improve their communication and leadership skills. These members are fun and enthusiastic. I am sure they will...

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Moments of Truth Meeting

It is not as scary as you think.Toastmasters encourages each club to have a Moments of Truth meeting at least once a year. What is it?When you go to your doctor for an  annual checkup, he or she takes your blood pressure, your pulse and your temperature to find out if you are healthy. For many it...

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Thumbs Up’s New DTM Honored

Thumbs Up Toastmasters celebrates one of their own. Thumbs Up Toastmasters of Irving, TX honored Coretta Turner, one of the 14 newest DTMS to be honored at the Fall Conference, with a surprise celebration on November 18th. Coretta has been a member of Thumbs Up (formerly known as Plymouth Park Toastmasters) for over 5 years. During this...

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It WAS “The Greatest Show on Earth”!

What a conference! What a crowd! What a great experience! District 25’s Fall Conference “The Greatest Show on Earth” had amazing attendance, exciting educational sessions, enthusiastic contests, fun and games, and best of all, accolades from our VIP, International President John Lau, DTM! The Conference Committee A conference is like a three ring circus, and...

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Best Wishes Santa

                                                                                                                          Many of you are aware that in December of each year, a Toastmasters couple undergo a miraculous transformation. They become Santa and Mrs. Claus. For years, Chuck and Terry Mencke has donned their apparel and visited Toastmasters clubs, children’s homes, civic organizations and church groups spreading cheer. Last year they made 38 appearance...

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December Anniversaries

3055   Denton Toastmasters Club  12/01/1983 5213    Ryan Plaza Toastmasters  12/01/1994 760    T-Toasters Club  12/01/1995     3692    Lakeside Club  12/26/2002 593906     Skymasters Club  12/05/2003 621025     Keller Communicators Club  12/16/2003 1247787     ICE Breakers  12/01/2008 1267200    Siemens DFW Toastmasters  12/19/2008 1425175    C3 Corning Communicator’s Club  12/14/2009 1425208  Burnt Toast  12/16/2009...

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What Do Your Club Officers Do?

Have you considered becoming a club officer?  Or, maybe you have been Sergeant at Arms or Secretary for the last three terms and want to try something new.  Go ahead and take that step!  You will see your leadership skills blossom, become more in tune to the happenings around your area, division and district, and feel...

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Larry Just Wants to Be Involved in Contests

Larry Harmon, Chief Contest Clown! As I approached this contest season, I was feeling a little sad. I was sad that I was not going to be able to compete and sad that I was not going to be involved. I knew last year that if I took on the role of Area Governor that...