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Gregg Heinzman, treasurer; Ella Smiley, secretary; David Antonelli, VP Education; Melissa Avalos, president First Command Toastmasters installed new officers on June 27th, with Area 44 Governor Steven Timmons and club coach Jodie Sanders also in attendance. The members and guests enjoyed a “grab bag” meeting where the luck of the draw determined one’s role for the meeting. The new officers are looking forward to overcoming the challenge of low membership and bringing their club to Distinguished status for the coming year. As the members are all dedicated and experienced Toastmasters, they are confident of success. First Command is a closed...
July 2, 2012December 21, 2017
Yes, Your Club Can Be a DCP Star, Too!
There’s a new ribbon in District 25! The ten boxes represent the ten goals each club tries to achieve for the Distinguished Club Program, or DCP. The ribbons, which are being distributed at TLI events, come with 10 stars. Just place one star on the ribbon each time your club achieves a goal on the DCP! What a fun way to keep track of your club’s progress and to focus on our Toastmasters goals as we “Explore the Possibilities” in the upcoming year!
July 2, 2012December 21, 2017
Explore the Possibilities!
Bonne Stroman Welcome to a bright new year in District 25 Toastmasters! I am excited about exploring the possibilities of Toastmasters with you as we go forward into the new year. Brian Tracy, self-help author and motivational speaker, said, “The potential of the average person is like a huge ocean unsailed, a new continent unexplored, a world of possibilities waiting to be released and channeled toward some great good.” This year I want each member to explore the possibilities waiting to be released within ourselves and within our clubs. What unexplored potential within ourselves will we develop this year to...
July 1, 2012December 21, 2017
Longhorn Club Recognizes Outgoing Officers
At their June 25th meeting, Longhorn Toastmasters showed appreciation for the service of their outgoing officers by presenting them with certificates at a recognition ceremony. Honored were (L-R) Brendan Bagnell, Rita Smith, Bob McAllister, Bettie Williams and Marie Nagy-Jones. Bob, Bettie and Marie will be returning to serve their club as officers again in the new term beginning in July. Chartered in October, 1960, Longhorn is an open club that meets Mondays at 11:45 am at City Hall in downtown Fort Worth. Read more about them on their website. A friendly bunch of folks with lively meetings, they welcome all...
June 28, 2012December 29, 2017
USB Texas Toast Celebrates Their First Year, Mentors and New Officers
On June 26th, USB Texas Toast celebrated the beginning of its second year of membership at The Ranch, Las Colinas. This monumental event included a year in review, installation of 2012-2013 officers and recognition of the mentors who have been instrumental in the chapter’s development. USB Texas Toast extends a warm and heartfelt thanks to Marylee Mims and Rod Ashford for all of their guidance and support! USB Texas Toast Officers (2012-2013) We would also like to recognize the honor bestowed upon us to have the 2011-2012 Area 61 Governor DeLarae Lester perform the installation of our 2012-2013 Officers: (L...
June 27, 2012December 29, 2017
Speaking and Writing Take Courage
Steven Thorn is a Professional Writing Senior at the University of Oklahoma. He is a member of the Afterburners Club and has earned his CC and CL awards. In 2009, Steven finished second in the District 25 International Speech Competition. Steven has published three short stories on Kindle, Nook, and iTunes. The Phoenix Guardian, a Young Adult Fantasy, is his first novel. Steven Thorn As a public speaker and a writer, I find that speaking and writing have much in common. They both require courage. Most Toastmasters can understand why public speaking takes courage. Many of us are in Toastmasters...
June 27, 2012December 29, 2017
Connection and Improvement: How Do You Show That Each Member Is Important?
Amelinda Salas What are ways that you as a club officer or club member can add value to your club and help contribute to the club being so fun and educational that there is a low turn-over rate? It would be great if this year we did not lose any clubs and we had the highest retention rate ever. These are ideas to consider to show members they are important, give them a different tool to help them improve, and give them more opportunities to connect with the club. Have an assorted collection of club greeting cards. There are times...
June 18, 2012December 29, 2017
It’s Time to Celebrate! TLI Season Is Here!
The summer sessions for Toastmasters Leadership Institute begin on June 30 at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. We are celebrating your opportunity to serve the members of your clubs as an effective club officer. It is an awesome privilege to serve as a club officer. It is also a tremendous responsibility. Effective club officers are trained club officers. We have an outstanding lineup of experienced trainers willing to share their secrets for success with each of you in their club officer sessions. A full course of interesting electives are also included in your celebration. They include: Toastmasters 101 —...
June 18, 2012December 29, 2017
Take the Social Media Marketing Challenge!
Feel free to customize the messages below by changing the D25 links to your own club’s website address. You can make a difference in whether your club, area, division and district achieve their goals. Please go online to invite others to join Toastmasters. It’s a simple thing you can do in minutes via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Meetup and other social media outlets. (If you’re not on those yet, this may be a time to try them; contact me if you need help.) You can also simply send out e-mails. So here’s a challenge for all D25 Toastmasters. Periodically (i.e., as...
June 17, 2012December 29, 2017
An Excellent Toastmasters Experience
July 1st is the beginning of a new Toastmaster year. It is time to make your club DCP plan, “fine tune” your club’s operations and “CHARGE!” down the road to club success. A healthy club needs to continuously add new members and engage current members. Attend the Marketing Workshop on June 30 and enjoy working with other Toastmasters. It will give you ideas for how your club can start and finish 2012-2013 as a Distinguished club (or better)! Toastmasters should be An Excellent Experience! The benefits of planning, brainstorming, and follow-through are exciting meetings, personal development, increased self-confidence, and many new friends. Register online for...