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 […]
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 […]