4th Annual Storytelling Table Topics Competition Open to All Toastmasters
Storytellers Toastmasters is hosting our Fourth Annual Storytelling Table Topics Competition on Thursday, October 5th and all District 56 Toastmasters are invited! The Storytelling Table Topics Competition is a unique event for this advanced club that highlights one of the special features of each club meeting – Storytelling Table Topics! […]
Mapping Your Leadership Path in Toastmasters and at Work
By Andrea Tantillo, DTMLeadership is a critical skill that can be honed in Toastmasters and the workplace. If you are looking to take charge in a Toastmasters club, volunteer for District service, or inspire your team at work, being a good leader is built on certain strategies and continuous growth. […]
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 […]
