Meet Mercedes (Mercy) Balli
According to Lark Doley, 2018-2019 Past International President, Mercedes Balli, DTM, was the matriarch of District 55 when Lark first joined Toastmasters in 1990. Mercedes was a leader in District 56. She was known for her care of everything Toastmasters. She helped to charter 45 new Toastmasters clubs, and […]
Pathways to DTM Webpage Update
District 56 recently updated the Pathways section of our website to include information about the Path to Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in Pathways. Just visit navigate to the page and click on the Path to DTM tab.
The “Mente Abierta” Toastmasters Club is celebrating its Fifth Year Anniversary! « 5 Years Discovering Your Talents »
Join us for our public speaking, leadership and celebration meeting. Saturday, August 5th @ 10:00 a.m. – Trini Mendenhall Community Center, room 110 – 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, TX 77055 The meeting will be held in Spanish. Learn more at https://menteabierta.toastmastersclubs.org
A Little Support Goes a Long Way
By Kathy Kest, DTM, PDDWhen I started in Toastmasters it was because I was giving a presentation at MD Anderson as a Project Manager. The room had over a hundred people in it, filled with doctors and scientists. I was a little intimidated but pushed through until I had shared all the information […]
Smedley Membership Building Award
Clubs adding 5 new, dual, or reinstated members will receive a Smedley Award ribbon, a one-time 10% discount from your Toastmasters International (TI) store order, and a TI gift certificate. Amount TBD.
Join the July Jumpstart and Renew Your Dues Now for $45
Did you know that the Toastmasters 6-month membership dues renewal will increase to $60 on August 1? Renew your October to March dues TODAY through July 31 for $45 to join the July Jumpstart and save $15 before the increase!
Terrie Green, DTM-President Biden’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
On, July 7, 2023, Terrie Green, DTM, member of Determined to Master Speaking and Dining Out Toastmasters will be the recipient of the President Biden Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her service to the community. The correspondence, dated April 17, 2023, states… “I congratulate you on taking it upon yourself […]
Woodlands Toastmasters Legacy Homecoming
On Friday, May 19th, 2023, The Woodlands Toastmasters Club, the self- proclaimed “Best Toastmasters Club in Texas” gathered to celebrate their 35th year anniversary with current and past members, including three founding members. The Club also celebrated their 20th consecutive year of being a President’s Distinguished Club – a very high achievement! Only 20 % of clubs internationally earn […]
Mindspeak Toastmasters 20th Anniversary Dine In Event
Mindspeak Club – Shaping Your Future Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11 AM – Help us celebrate 20 years of dedicated service. Gatlin’s Fins and Feather – Dine at your expense 302 W. Crosstimbers St., Houston, TX 77018
Steps to Success – Open House
Pearland Toastmasters Club is hosting the Steps to Success Open House on Wed., May 31 at 7:00 am via ZOOM. This event will motivate you to join our club because we will show you how we have been serving the community for over 25 years. You are in control of […]
