Larry Vance, DTM Waco Wordsmiths Waco, Texas Toastmasters taught me that we are all friends here to help each other. Through leadership roles, I realized that leadership is more about influence than about authority. Everyone can have an influence for good in others. Missing link: I never aspired to be a leader, but assumed the role of leader when there was a void in the leadership of a group. Through the DTM process, I realized the missing elements to my service. “I am impressed with Toastmasters principles… Toastmasters can benefit anybody and everybody. Maybe not everybody will opt for joining Toastmasters,...

Mary Feltman, DTM Heart of Texas Bridge Gappers Hewitt, Texas Toastmasters became a major addition to my CV. When I had to answer the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities questionnaire, I had something about Toastmasters for each of the 16 questions. When people ask me how I learned to conduct meetings, I easily say “Toastmasters taught me leadership.” Relocation assistance: I have lived in a few different states and have always been able to meet new and different people and be welcomed into a new club when I relocated. “It is great to have Toastmaster friends everywhere!”

Peggy Corino, CC, CL MidCities Achievers Bedford, Texas I have a very outgoing personality and communication is my passion. My friend, a member, urged me to go. I went to a meeting. I’ve been addicted to Toastmasters ever since. Because Toastmasters helps me organize my thoughts better, I’m more confident that my messages are fully understood. “Too much gab,” now fab: I have a strong ability to lead others; however, I used to get long-winded which tended to confuse the people I led. Now, I know how to say the key elements quickly so people do not get confused. “Members live...