Michele Cuellar with Ramona Smith
In July of 2019 Michele Cuellar, Area Director, was installing officers for the Young Professional’s Toastmasters. Ramona Smith, the 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking, was giving a speech in that meeting. What a delight to see the “Ladybug Speaker” deliver a speech!
Online Meetings can bring remote talent to D56 Clubs (HGPMT welcomes Elaine Jackson as as VPM)
Elaine T. Jackson, BS, PMP, GPM-b One of the few good things from Covid was that online meetings brought the opportunity to include remote members to Houston Galleria Project Management Toastmasters. One of our remote gems is Elaine Jackson, who joined HGPMT from Massachusetts. Elaine is our current VPM and […]
My Awards by Division L Area Director, Marie Goradia
Top Left: My Ice breaker was a big hit, and the club gave me the “Best Ice Breaker” trophy. It was followed by “The most informed and balanced speech” and the “Best Humorous Speech.” I was excited about speaking and entered the Tall Tales and International Speech Contest. I won First Place in the Club […]
First Two Clubs in District 56 Complete the New Digital Speechcraft Program Coordinated by Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM
District 56 member, Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM, successfully coordinated and completed the first two digital Speechcraft programs. The first club she successfully coordinated a Speechcraft program is VNS Voices Toastmasters Club where she is President. A few weeks later, Elizabeth went on to successfully coordinate a second digital Speechcraft program with […]
A Chat with Samantha Smith, Region 5 Semifinalist
District 56 member Samantha Smith is one of two winners in the Region 5 Quarterfinals and will advance to the International Speech Contest Semifinals! The speech contest semifinals will take place during the Toastmasters International 2021 Virtual Convention, August 23-28. Semifinals winners automatically receive a complementary registration to the Toastmasters […]
Jose Betancourt – 2021 Bert Mann Spirit of Success Award
Please congratulate Jose Betancourt for his achievement as Winner of the 2021 Bert Mann Spirit of Success Award!
Congratulations to Elly Hard – 1st Place – D56 Humorous Speech Contest
When sharing her tips for getting a DTM, Elly shared, “Attend at least one meeting a week for 25 years and you’ll have 3-4 DTM’s.” She definitely knows what she is talking about! Elly Hard has been in Toastmaster’s for over 25 years, a member of numerous clubs in the […]
Distinguished is UpTo You by Doris Brooks (DTM)
Thrive & Flourish (Free Seminar for Job Seekers [6-7 pm Fri, Mar 12])
Visit https://faremouth.com to register for the Free Webinar on Navigating Your Career 101 (6 to 7 pm tonight) Mary Ann Faremouth is the author of “Revolutionary Reinvention Workbook” and a member of the following District 56 Clubs: Dining Out Toastmasters Pathway of Professional Speakers C & F Leaders Club
Syed Zafar, member Outspoken Toastmasters (L42), is now a Published Author – Congratulations!
Toastmasters teaches Communication and Leadership skills, it takes both to write a book. Toastmaster Syed Zafar leads towards Strength Through Diversity Syed recently published a book titled Crossing Cultures with Grace and Humor that focuses on increasing intercultural understanding. The book is available in electronic and paper format via Amazon. —- Syed’s Toastmaster Journey —- Syed’s […]
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