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 […]
Ruth Nasrullah Came back to Toastmasters and found Pathways
“I returned to find virtual meetings, Pathways, and the potential to improve my skills even more.” Ruth’s is a freelance journalist & member of Pearland Toastmasters. Her full story is spotlighted in the Feb 2021 Toastmasters Magazine. You can read her work at www.ruthnasrullah.com
LET’S TALK SPEECH CONTESTS (Playing on Youtube Now!!)
Now available on our District 56 YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/nYxezTY7qkk Let’s Talk Speech Contests with Yolanda Bynum
D56 Toastmasters to Train at Harris Cty 4-H Program
Three D56 Toastmasters will provide training for Harris County 4-H Public Speaking Program Soraya Mohammed DTM Feb 10th – Getting Your Message Out Effectively Akili Atkinson DTM Feb 18th – Contest Preparation Carolyn Charney DTM Feb 23rd – Speech Writing Mechanics
Pamela McCown Appointed 2021-2022 Region Advisor for Region 2!!!
Congratulations to Pamela McCown for being appointed 2021-2022 Region Advisor for Region 2! #Inspirational Leadership