by Marcheta Gardner, DTM – Club Growth Director As we closed out the Membership Drive on 9/30, we had a few people searching for clubs as some clubs made the hard decision about renewals. We know this is reality in these COVID times. Phew, that was heavy! How about we lift this up! Just because your club...
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It’s About Community
by Fursey Gotuaco, EH3 D25 had a workshop about membership…. but it was really about community… Branon led the workshop like a champ! But he worked it like a community. The PowerPoint was our guide but it was open for all contributions…. like a community…. The chat to the side allowed all to contribute – answers,...
Something’s Missing
By Robi Ley, DTM, , Immediate Past District Director, District Leadership Committee Chair By now, you have probably noticed there is something missing from the recent report from your District Leadership Committee. No, we did not forget. It’s not a mistake or an oversight. There is no candidate for Club Growth Director listed on...
April Renewal Extension
Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director March 17, 2020 Dear Club Officer, The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to impact Toastmasters around the world, and we understand the challenge this poses for many as the April dues renewal period approaches. To provide added support to our members and clubs, the Board of Directors has extended the April...
Attention Club Growth Enthusiasts
By Bobby Madera, DTM, Club Growth Director Do you have a new club lead? Do you want to pursue the lead and help start a new club as a Club Sponsor and achieve credit towards your Traditional program by 6/30/20? Are you looking to help a new club build a strong foundation as Club Mentor...
Help for Struggling Corporate Clubs & Much More!
By Allan Pickering, DTM, Program Support Chair Not only is District 25 Celebrating YOU! 70 years strong!, we are also designing new ways to support our existing clubs. Are you a member of a struggling corporate club? (IE, less than 20 members and even fewer active.) Or, a club that has an organization that...
Reflecting on the Summit and the Club Growth Journey
By Bobby Madera, DTM, Club Growth Director Wow! What a wonderful experience at the Summit with our fellow Toastmasters and distinguished guests. From the first District wide Area Council, to the keynote speeches, to the education sessions, and finally to the world famous DTM ceremony, we left energized and excited about the greatness that is...
Social Media – A Beginner’s Guide
By Thad Mantaro, Public Relations Manager Social media can seem daunting at first, particularly if you are new to tools like Facebook or Twitter. If your club doesn’t have any social media accounts you are losing an opportunity in the form of internal communications with your club members, and an opportunity to communicate with potential...
Ignite the public relations engine: VPPR are the answer!
Thad Mantaro, District Public Relations Manager Toastmasters provides many incredible opportunities for members to develop new skills, meet great friends, and find ways to lead in their club. A Vice President Public Relations (VPPR) officer plays a unique role assisting with club communications and serving as the communications engine of club events and activities....
How to help another club!
By Susan Carson, DTM, Club Retention Chair Have you become a better leader and communicator because of Toastmasters? Would you like to become even better? Would you like to give back to the organization to help others grow just like you did? If you answered yes – then join Helping Hands or volunteer to...









