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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 Relations Cooke County Area Toasters
December 17, 2012December 4, 2017
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 a whopping 92% of clubs sending 4 or more officers to be trained! And 46% of our clubs earned the Super Seven ribbon for having all seven officers trained. In addition, well-attended elective classes featured communications and leadership skills beyond basics. Thanks to all who...
December 14, 2012December 4, 2017
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 enjoy their Toastmaster Journey.New clubs bring District 25 new members with fresh ideas and unique talents. Being a part of the formation of a new clubs is rewarding. Anyone interested in being involved in District marketing efforts is encouraged to contact me.Marylee Mims, DTMLt. Governor...
December 14, 2012December 4, 2017
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 is the moment of truth – Okay, you do need to lose twenty pounds and exercise more. But yes, you have reduced some stressors, lowered your salt intake and have been using probiotics. At the end of the examination, your and your doctor have discovered good results as well as areas...
December 3, 2012December 4, 2017
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 time, Coretta has faithfully served as an advocate and promoter of her club in the offices of Secretary, President, VP Education, Treasurer, VP Membership and AG ( Area Governor). Congratulations Coretta from your Thumbs Up Family!
December 3, 2012December 4, 2017
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 with Ringmaster Cindy Hinckley as Conference Chair, each event created excitement and fun. Cindy is a wonderful leader whose vision and attention to detail are remarkable. With the precision of a circus acrobat, she oversaw her committee chairs, providing the needed guidance and information to...
November 30, 2012December 4, 2017
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 in 3 weeks. This year, Santa won’t be making as many. He is having surgery on his knee in a few weeks. Why now? “This one is free,” he shrugged. “I already met my medical deductible when I had the other done earlier this year.”...
November 30, 2012December 4, 2017
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 1587802 PDX RxOrators 12/13/2010 2184904 Project Managers & Systems Engineers 12/08/2011
November 30, 2012December 4, 2017
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 you have given back and helped others achieve their communications and leadership goals.Becoming a club officer is not that daunting. You are not shoved out of your comfort zone into a vast wilderness all alone. Not in Toastmasters. Your area, division and district leaders will...
November 26, 2012December 4, 2017
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 I would not be eligible to compete this year. Little did I know how much I would be involved this year by not being able to compete. I found out the whole other side of the contest. For three years I had spoken in the...