by Janet Fuchek For an avid traveler like me, the winds of change with the onset of the pandemic turned me into an armchair traveler instead. “How is Janet managing the pandemic as I know she likes to travel the world?” “She found a way,” was the response accompanied by a smile. My new approach? Virtual travel with Toastmasters. Over the past two years since the pandemic began, I visited clubs in countries such as Jordan, Egypt, Uganda, Japan, and Israel, simply with the touch of a button. All aboard Zoom Airways, Jetset Janet, as my friends call me! During...
by JILL MORRISON, DTM #clubreporter Do you remember that meeting when nothing seemed to come together? Maybe you experienced winter weather like we did recently or members unable to attend due to that weather, internet issues or illness. Panther City had one of those meeting recently and yet had a warm and inviting tete-a-tete (also known as a meeting). Members embodied the message of ‘You Can If You Think You Can’ making this meeting work for them. We heard a wonderful speech about family lineage sparked by a trip to Branson Missouri. Mementos and a genealogy book written in 1943 uncovered family...
by Jesse Ford DL4/SR3 Division G Director If I got trained over the summer, why do I have to do it again? Because I said so. Didn’t you hate that answer as a kid? In truth, TLI training is a requirement by Toastmasters International. That seems a little redundant and not very inspiring, but I submit to you, when you read between the lines, there’s always more. Toastmasters International prides itself on worldwide brand recognition. The training is aimed to always be consistent. Twice a year, the material — taken directly from the officer handbook — is discussed and presented...
by Emily Murray DTM Club Growth Director You’ve heard the term, but what the heck is it? And what is a Nemileta and why are we networking for it? This incentive is the only way to earn a district focus pin this year — besides serving in district leadership. How do you earn it? Mark Wednesday, February 23 from 6-7pm on your calendar for a unique panel presentation. Join us as we chat with the first five people to earn the Nemileta Networking Nine: Chuck Mencke, Ernestina Piñones, Sallie Spradlin-Jett, Celeste Castro, and Lila Shrestha. Our panelists learned a lot...
by Lila Shrestha, VPE, NST Toastmasters Club Glossophobia. What is it? The fear of … You guessed it. Public speaking. After fifteen months at NST Toastmasters Club, the D25 incentive, Nemileta Networking Nine, prompted me to visit other Toastmasters Clubs, to deliver speeches to new audiences, and more importantly, to challenge myself to break my fear of speaking in front of others. In December 2021, with the help and encouragement of D25 leadership, I started visiting different Toastmasters clubs. Within two months, I had visited nine clubs: Thumbs Up, Smiling, Irving, 629, Centex Clearly Speaking, RTTC, Leaders-Speakers of Tomorrow, San...
by Gary Lee Webb, DTM Heart of Texas BridgeGappers has enjoyed visits from six Nemileta guests. You’ve heard of the Nemileta Networking Nine incentive, haven’t you? Guests always benefit a Toastmasters chapter, doubly true when they’re working toward the #Nemileta9. Visitors bring variety — thus enriching the meeting experience. Nemileta guests come from many different club cultures — thus extra enriching. Plus, if visitors leave enriched, they spread the word about the club, encouraging more first-timers and possibly new members. Every visitor provides the chapter a chance to show off, to demonstrate their skills, to highlight how they operate —...
by Shameika McAllister IP4 Oratory Excellence When a person hears the phrase “grow yourself” it often brings a bit of concern or even hesitation. Why is this? Because you are required to reflect and take accountability for all that has become a hindrance to you or to your goals. So, how do we grow? Start by setting SMART goals: These are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Specific Tasks. When you set goals, they are measurable and if posted visually are more attainable. When achieved, goals provide instant gratification. This requires us to push through the difficulty, humble ourselves and reach...
by Ankur Bora PM5 Highway to Excellence Toastmasters is a place to improve one’s communication skills through prepared speeches, evaluations, and participating in Table Topics. Toastmasters is also a place where you can build good habits and enrich your life. Friends, I developed a unique habit at Toastmasters: gifting books along with a personalized letter. I have found tremendous satisfaction in giving books and in writing letters of gratitude. I recently traveled to India, and during my stay, I presented books with handwritten words of appreciation to my old school friends, ex-colleagues, family members, and loved ones. I was astounded...
by Hilda Guffey LD5 San Angelo Toastmasters When I joined Toastmasters four years ago, I had a goal in mind. I wanted a higher leadership role at the hospital laboratory where I worked. The thought of interviewing was scary, and I needed to polish my skills. I joined Toastmasters hoping I could quickly soak in some confidence. But the position didn’t post until 2022. The delay allowed me time to grow and develop my leadership skills. I was now ready to act! My Toastmaster friend, Sallie Jett, recently texted me that she completed the Nemileta Challenge. This inspired me to...
by Lola Stone Contest Coordinator This spring, District 25 will host two speech contests: an Evaluation Contest and an International Contest. The Evaluation Speech Contests begin at the club level and end at the district competition. The International Speech Contests begin at club level, winners proceed to area, division, and district levels. District winner moves forward to regional, semi-finals, then world champion competitions. Who will make it to the World Championship of Public Speaking? Competitors throughout the district are preparing to bring their best speeches. Area Directors and Contest Chairs are busy getting ready for the spring contests and expect...
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