Ruth Nasrullah Article on putting on Speech Contests was published in the November Toastmasters Magazine
The November Toastmasters Magazine published an excellent article titled “Behind the Scenes of a Speech Contest, Speakers may star, but contest functionaries play a critical role” by Ruth Nasrullah of Pearland Toastmasters. The article mentions the work of the contest functionaries who organize the contest and make it flow. It […]
Toastmaster Kim Stengel Performs in Sister Act
Toastmaster Kim Stengel joined Toastmasters in February 2017. She is currently the Club President of Kingwood Toastmasters. Did you know Kim also enjoys a career spanning 48 years on Broadway and stages across 50+ countries and 4 continents? Notably, Kim is the longest-running Diva in the history of The Phantom […]
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 […]
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