by Marcheta Gardner Toastmasters and friends, what a great time we had at the Tall Tales and International Speech Contests on May 4th and 5th! Snow sharks, dragons and alligators . . . OH MY! What do these have in common they were the topics of the first, second and third place winners of the...
Category: <span>2018 Spring Conference</span>
Lessons Learned and Reinforced
by Bob Beideck As the Spring 2018 Conference Chair, I learned a lot. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. This is one of the hardest things, especially since I like to be independent, but it’s impossible to do everything yourself and you take away learning opportunities from others. Trust the people that you picked,...
D25 Spring Conference 2018: A First Timer’s Experience
by Melissa Southerland A low hum of conversation surrounds you. Excitement is in the air. The District 25 2018 Spring Conference has arrived! You nervously walk up to the first timers table and are cheerfully greeted by Amanda Vasquez. “Great to see you! Her exhilarating demeanor makes you even more enthusiastic about the adventure that...
My Service Journey
by Les Condit, DTM Toastmasters has helped me to be a better speaker and to learn new leadership skills that are necessary to be successful in working with a volunteer type organization. I admit that when I became an Area Director it was because it was something that I needed in order to meet the...
Invitation to the Spring Conference
Fellow Adventurers of District 25, You’re invited to the upcoming District Spring Conference. As we travel on our journeys, we all have adventures that come along the way. Whether it’s getting that first education award, stepping up to leadership or stepping outside the club for the first time, we all have our own journey and...
The Conference Chair Invites You to…
It is that time again and I’d like to personally invite you to your next adventure at the D25 Spring Conference. I am excited to show off what my team and I are planning for you. We have some great education sessions and keynotes lined up for you, including our International First Vice President Deepak...