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 […]
Entrenamiento para oficiles y socios (en español) – Training for Officers and Club Members (in Spanish)
Se llevará a cabo el 18 de noviembre en Houston. Nos vemos en la 1414 Wird Rd, a las 8:30 am.
Photos from D56 Fall Education Summit
Some photos from the District 56 Education Summit and Round 2 Club Officer Training on Saturday, November 4, are now available. Check out the albums and share your own photos!
D56 Messenger – November 2023
The November 2023 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 […]
UHCL Toastmasters Host October Open House with Guest Speaker | Event is FREE to the Public!

UHCL, (University of Houston at Clear-Lake) Toastmasters ( https://uhcltm.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html ), invites residents and guests to its open house to meet members and watch a special surprise guest speaker, featured UHCL representative or community leader, talk about the importance of communication skills for today’s professional. After hearing from our special surprise UHCL […]
Do You Have the Time?
By Pamela McCown, DTM | 2009-2011 International DirectorPamela McCown has served in many leadership roles at the club, district and Toastmasters International levels over her 22 year journey in Toastmasters. Some important discoveries she has made are that time is a non-renewable resource and “what gets scheduled, gets done.” A […]
Keith Romaine, DTM, Featured on USA Global TV
Keith Romaine, DTM, District 56 Speech Contest Training Co-Chair, participated in an online discussion about Toastmasters with USA Global TV. Check out his insights on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/q8mbxLefFkE?si=T1J0qYFp_BofPtJ_
Open House Pensadores de Houston

Te invitamos a nuestro Open House!!! Desarrilla tu liderazgo y mejora tu español. (We invite you to our Open House!!! Develop your leadership and improve your Spanish!)
UHCL Toastmasters Open-House (9/25 & 9/26)

UHCL Toastmasters Host September Open House with Guest SpeakerEvent is free to the public UHCL, University of Houston Clear Lake) Toastmasters ( https://uhcltm.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html ), invites residents and guests to its open house to meet members and watch a special surprise guest speaker, featured UHCL representative or community leader, talk about the […]