Club of the Month – December 2023
Congratulations to Southeast Houston Toastmasters for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in December! Southeast Houston Toastmasters earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs that posted on social media in December include: Pensadores de […]
Meeting change at SpOT

Spaced out Toastmasters (SpOT) will change its meeting frequency, going from once a month on the 2nd Saturday to twice each month on the 2nd and 4th Saturday. This change will occur in February 2024. More club details can be found at http://spacedout.toastmastersclubs.org/
UHCL Toastmasters 01/29-30/2024 Open-House | Event is FREE!

UHCL Toastmasters (University of Houston at Clear Lake), https://uhcltm.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html , invites residents, students, and guests to its January 2024 Open House club meeting. Experience meeting club members and watch a special surprise guest speaker, featured UHCL representative, or community leader discuss the importance of communication skills for today’s professional. After hearing […]
Storytelling Workshop – Tall Tales Strategies

Are you considering competing in the Tall Tales Speech Contest? Looking for inspiration or even ideas how to craft a Tall Tale? You may be interested in attending the 8th Annual Storytelling Workshop featuring Tall Tales Strategies! The Storytellers Toastmasters club is hosting a special in person workshop on Saturday, […]
Club of the Month – November 2023
Congratulations to Pensadores de Houston for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in November! Pensadores de Houston earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! The following clubs are also recognized for social media engagement in November. […]
D56 Messenger – November 2023 – Copy
The December 2023 / January 2024 Edition of the D56 Messenger is now available! View Past Editions Toastmasters District 56 offers a monthly news digest – the D56 Messenger. Each month we’ll highlight: District Announcements – news you need from District 56 and Toastmasters International such as upcoming events and training opportunities; Incentives and Awards – special awards and rewards for members and clubs who reach milestones […]
Serve from the Overflow
By Sheryle H. Warren, DTM, PDDD | December 2023 Diane, a two-time District Director (DD), showed up to mid-year training with her Dynamic Duo, her Program Quality Director (PQD), and her Club Growth Director (CGD) in tow. Diane and her team took their Mid-Year prework assignments seriously, completing every single […]
West Pearland Toastmasters Open House – December 14

You are invited to the West Pearland Toastmasters Open House at 7 p.m. December 14. Celebrate 10 years of excellence with us during this hybrid meeting. Join us at La Madeleine (Pearland Town Center) or on Zoom. Learn more at https://westpearlandtoastmasters.com/
Club of the Month – October 2023
Congratulations to Frankly Speaking for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in October! Frankly Speaking earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! The following clubs are also recognized for social media engagement in October. Pensadores De […]
Mastering the Art of Listening
By Andrea Tantillo, DTM, PRM | November 2023 In a culture that focuses on speaking, it’s easy to forget the important role listening plays in good communication and effective leadership. The ability to listen attentively is an essential leadership and communication skill that is tied to our personal growth and […]