by Chris Raneri DTM District Director “Timekeepers, please time one minute of silence now.” This phrase was used by the June Outstanding Member many times during this past contest season. Let’s do the opposite of that now and give a HUGE round of applause for our Outstanding Member, Warren Ehn! Warren answered the call to...
by Ninfa Flewitt DTM – Program Quality Director Do you volunteer as a trainer for D25 Leadership Training? Do you want to join the TLI training team? Are you interested in presenting at a D25 Summit or Annual Conference? Have you been picked to develop or present training for your business? This training is for...
by Les Condit, DTM Service is not something that came naturally to me. When I was young, “my life” seemed to be what was most important. I was in Boy Scouts and I liked getting badges and positive feedback from my parents, but as I worked toward my Eagle Scout Award more of my time...
By Robi Ley, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, District Leadership Chair This post originally created October 9, 2019. Updated November 12, 2019. Link to Toastmasters International Protocol 9.0 added December 9, 2019. You’re ready. I know you are. Ready for what? Ready for your next step. That step up and out to District Leadership. Wait....
By Andra Beatty, ACS-ALB, Area Director Have you ever been given a deadline that pushed you toward achieving your goals at warp speed? I have or at least that is how this last year has felt to me. So many things to do. So many things accomplished and just a few more to do...
By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director “The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.” —Mahatma Gandhi My experiences in Toastmasters have demonstrated the truth in this quote from Mahatma Gandhi. Point number six of the Toastmasters Promise states, “To Serve my Club as an officer when...
Joyce Trimble, DTM “There is no I in Teamwork.” “No Man is an Island.” “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” “Many hands make light work.” We are familiar with the common Clichés about working together. It is not until THAT MOMENT when your options become null and void – tough choices...
By Bobby Madera, DTM, Division G Director Why are we in Toastmasters? Why do we serve as Club and District Leaders? While we are striving to be better communicators and leaders, having a Member-focused outlook (Servant Leadership mindset) in everything we do significantly enhances our individual goals, enlightens our vision of Toastmasters mission, and increases...
By Emily Murray, DTM Hi there! I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Emily Murray and I am a DTM who has been with Toastmasters since 2004 (with a couple of breaks admittedly). I’m new to D25 and the DFW area and only am just beginning to meet people. I...
By: Robi Ley, District Director Toastmasters are amazing people. Every day, someone does something that is kind, generous, helpful, and encouraging, but often goes completely unnoticed. Your trio wants to change that. We are going to recognize someone every month with an “Outstanding Member” pin. These are not nominations. These are not recommendations from others....
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