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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Club Sponsor, a Club Mentor and a Club Coach? Are you the type of person who would like to help clubs discover new ways to overcome challenges? Do you enjoy visiting other Toastmasters clubs in our District? Have you made a commitment this year to “Achieve Excellence?” Are you just “this close” to finishing your ALS (Advanced Leader Silver)? If you can answer “yes” to these questions, you need to be at the Baker Building on October 24, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for District 25’s Club Success...
October 3, 2015December 4, 2017
My visit to Toastmasters International
As we would be spending a few days in the Los Angeles area I decided to take a tour of Toastmasters International. While there I took a number of pictures as well. I started on the outside with the Toastmasters International sign and the wall that has Ralph Smedley, all of the International Directors and International Presidents. In the lobby is the Toastmasters International sign above which 52 country flags are in a row. These flags were donated by clubs. The Toastmasters mission is also in the lobby as well as two plaques with international speech winners. There is a...
September 13, 2015January 18, 2018
District 25 Needs Your Eyes and Ears!
District 25 covers a very large geographical area. Within our District, there are so many under-served areas that could benefit from the Toastmasters program. Take a look at this map of District 25. There are a lot of areas that don’t have clubs and there is no way any one person can know about all those areas. That’s where YOU come in. District 25 needs your “eyes and ears.” . Are you a Toastmaster Evangelist like me? Has Toastmasters changed your life for the better? Are you a firm believer in the proven Toastmasters program? If so, then I need your “eyes and ears”...
September 12, 2015January 17, 2018
How’s Your Brand?
Do you remember “rebranding”? Back in 2011, Toastmasters International changed its brand for the first time in 70 years, updating the logo, colors, fonts, imagery and messaging to make the Toastmasters identity clearer, and to increase awareness of its impact around the world and its focus on leadership. Here in District 25 our aim is that every club website will reflect the new branding and that each club will have a banner with the new logo. Does your club need new branded materials? One way to get them is to win them! Check this promotion out and see if your...
August 31, 2015December 4, 2017
What A Celebration!
The recent Awards Banquet celebrating achievements of members and clubs in the 2014-2015 Toastmasters year was a huge success! The District 25 Hall of Fame is now updated with names of members and clubs achieving successes celebrated at the Awards Banquet. You can easily access details on the District 25 website Hall of Fame page. Over 200 people gathered at the Ridglea Country Club for dinner, networking and celebration of accomplishments. TEAM WORK by the Awards Committee headed by Mary Walker provided ease of registration, claiming awards envelopes, and the smooth movement of the evening. A special thanks to all...
August 30, 2015December 4, 2017
“I’m So Excited!” Honoring Maurice Taitt
The members of District 25 who have had the pleasure of serving with Maurice Taitt as a fellow club member or in a district leadership position will fondly remember him singing at multiple events, “I’m so excited!”. Maurice was honored at the Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 22, when Marylee Mims, Immediate Past District Governor, presented Maurice with the District 25 Distinguished Service Award. Maurice served as 2007-2008 District 25 Governor. We were all ‘so excited’ to see Maurice receive this prestigious award. The words that Marylee read were, “This is the District 25 Distinguished Service Award, honoring one...
August 30, 2015December 4, 2017
Effective Evaluation Tools Showcased
The Speech Evaluation Workshop on August 29 drew over 50 Toastmasters from both District 25 and 50. Sponsored by The Evaluators Advanced Club and Grace Toastmasters. Both clubs meet at the First United Methodist Church in Carrollton. This three hour workshop showcased a very experienced group of award winning faculty. Debra Sanford, DTM, reviewed a wide array of forms and structures to create effective evaluations. Jyo Pai, DTM addressed capturing great notes during the speech and editing and organizing your evaluation. Jamey Rider, DTM presented a very entertaining session on tips for the novice evaluator who has to evaluate an...
August 17, 2015December 4, 2017
David McCallister Honored with Presidential Citation for Exemplary Service
On August 13, David McCallister received the Presidential Citation at the Hall of Fame at the 2015 Toastmasters International Convention. He was one of only 14 honored this year with this citation. David McCallister receiving Presidential Citation plaque Presidential Citation Lapel Pin David McCallister was District Governor for District 25 2009-2010. During that year District25 received President’s Distinguished recognition beginning six consecutive years of Distinguished or better for our District. He was elected International Director 2011-2013. The following was noted as the award was presented to David, “David is someone who is looked upon for guidance and encouragement in growing...
August 17, 2015December 4, 2017
Proud Moments and Special Memories
Let me share a few special memories from the 2015 Toastmasters International Convention with everyone. Our district was well represented this year at the convention and those present were able to share in some proud moments for District 25. Chuck, Cindy and Jodie with Region 3 Advisor Monnica Lamb Jodie Sanders, Chuck Mencke and I spent three action-packed days in Las Vegas before the convention itself started. On Sunday, we interviewed almost all the candidates for International office. We felt quite well-informed about the merits of each one. On Monday and Tuesday we had two full days of district leader...
August 11, 2015December 4, 2017
Resistance to Training
I was looking forward to leaving the kids with my husband and spending my Saturday morning shopping with a friend. My excitement quickly turned to disappointment – “Ugh, I have Toastmasters’ Officers Training.” Since joining First Command Club #8487 in October, I have eagerly accepted any role. In that moment, however, I felt that I was pressured into running for Vice President of Education. I was unabashedly flattered when the acting VPE, Sabrina Walker, mentioned my organizational skills. Suddenly I was humming “All Hail the Chief,” and writing my acceptance speech for VPE. Now I was complaining it was consuming...