by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director Hey roadblock, it’s me, the outstanding member for January. I wanted to let you know that you can’t beat me. You can keep trying, but I will find a solution to get past you. I’ll even do it while smiling and having fun! What do you think about that?...
Area Council – My Perspective
by Kelsey Dean VPE First Command I am just beginning to venture outside my first Toastmasters club, so I wasn’t sure what to expect for an Area Council meeting, especially since it was happening virtually. We were given an agenda and immediately sent to our area breakout rooms. I was surprised to see that there...
You mean you want me on a “Leadership Panel?”
by Jesse Ford DL3 Public Relations Manager This last weekend I was asked by our IPDD Jamie Pickering to be part of a discussion session at the Summit where I would be 1 of 4 on a “Leadership Panel.” She first asked me a few weeks ago and frankly, it caught me off guard. I...
Area Council – My Perspective
by Jessica M. Forsman Over the past weekend I had a wonderful opportunity to join in the D25 Area Council Meeting. I currently serve as the Sergeant-at-Arms (SAA) for Mr. Cooper Speaks so it was special that I was able to attend since an SAA typically doesn’t attend this meeting. The overall theme for the...
Plot Twist
by Marian R. Hicks Area 22 Director I love movies. I love the moment an unexpected change occurs that causes your jaw to drop open. This moment, known as a plot twist, changes the trajectory of the movie. As I reflected on Toastmasters this year, we encountered a plot twist none of us could have foreseen....
2020 Summit 2 Steps Forward
By Tammy Kasterke, DTM, Summit Registration Chair 2020 The Summit is near… it’s virtual this year… and we want you to be here! (did you catch the fancy rhyming?) Maybe you’re asking ‘Why the Summit? What’s in it for me?’ Good questions… so take note of this year’s unique Summit virtual experience. Area Council...
Take YOUR 2 Steps Forward!
By Emily Murray, DTM, Summit Chair 2020 Summit is just a couple weeks away! I know you want to spend Nov 7 with your friends learning cool new things! We have a full day planned for you so you can take your 2 Steps Forward with Summit. Area Council in the morning- for Club...
SUMMIT IS COMING!
by Emily Murray, DTM Summit Chair Summit is coming, Summit is coming! Put it on your calendars now- save Nov 7th so you can spend the day with your friends learning and growing so you can take 2 Steps Forward. There are 3 parts to the day- We will kick the day off at 8:00...
CALLING ALL SPEAKERS!
by Dennis Regan, DTM – Summit Education Chair District 25 is preparing for the annual Summit which will be held November 7th at White’s Chapel in Southlake. The Summit is a unique event which is designed FOR the members and BY the members. The theme this year is Two Steps Forward. This is an opportunity...