Wednesday, February 12, 2025
What’s Up Wednesday!
RISE with Integrity. Respect. Service. Excellence!
“If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.”
— Sheryl Sandberg
🚨 ONE LAST CHANCE – DON’T MISS OUT! 🚨
Last Chance TLI – THIS Saturday, February 15th
Don’t miss your final opportunity to attend Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) this Saturday via Zoom! One of the easiest ways to earn Distinguished Club Program (DCP) points is by ensuring your club officers are trained.
🔹 Final Training – Register Today!
📅 Saturday, February 15th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:50 AM
📍 Last Chance Zoom TLI Registration
Don’t be shy!
We have district leadership roles available and would love to have you submit an application! If you are curious what it means to lead, reach out to the District Leadership Chair, DaWane Wanek at leadership@d50tm.org and he can fill you in. Applications are due February 15th and you can find it here.
Your leadership journey starts now! 🚀
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Program Quality Updates! Exciting Events Ahead!!
Contest Season is Here!!
Get ready—our completely in-person Area Contests kick off on February 22nd! Witness incredible speeches, fierce competition, and inspiring performances. Check https://d50tm.org/pq/contests/ for contest locations.
Youth Leadership Conference Returns!
Mark your calendars! The Youth Leadership Conference is happening at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital on April 26th from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details and ways to get involved in shaping the next generation of leaders!
District 50 Conference – Save the Date!
Our Spring Conference Blooming in Leadership and Communication: A Garden for Growth is set for May 9-10 in Richardson, TX! Prepare for a weekend of learning, networking, and growth. More details coming soon!
Stay engaged, participate, and let’s make this season unforgettable!
Dues are Due by April 1st
The April 2025—September 2025 renewal period is now open. For just $60 paid semiannually, you have unlimited communication and leadership opportunities in Toastmasters. Prorated, the dues are just $10 monthly. This is cheaper than a Starbucks special coffee. Who needs all those calories? The payment deadline towards Distinguished Club Program credit is April 1, 2025. Encourage all club members to renew today!
We’re set to BUILD more clubs!
District 50 Toastmasters hosted a Toastmasters Demo Meeting at PERFORMANCE PIPELINING, INC., a Chevron Phillips Chemical Company on Thursday, January 30th, at 2:00 PM in Plano, Texas.
This event introduced employees and guests to the benefits of public speaking, communication, and leadership development.
The meeting was hosted by Jack Xie, Strategic Growth Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, with Rhonda Bunte, DTM, Club Growth Director for District 50 Toastmasters, leading the coordination.
The agenda included:
✔ Prepared Speech: “Life Finds a Way” by Yujun Liang, TC4
✔ Table Topics: A fun impromptu speaking session led by Jessica Beard, TM
✔ Speech Evaluations and Functionary Reports, M J Presley, DTM
✔ Overview of Toastmasters and a Q&A Session
Chevron Phillips employees and invited guests gained valuable insights into how Toastmasters International helps individuals improve public speaking, develop leadership skills, and grow their professional presence.
What’s in a word?
This week’s Word of the Week is Resonant: Adjective. Definition: Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or have an impact; emotionally or intellectually powerful. In a sentence: “Her speech was so resonant that the audience was left inspired and motivated to take action.”
Challenge: Toastmasters, your mission this week is to incorporate “resonant” into your speeches, Table Topics, and conversations! Whether you’re delivering a powerful message or describing something that leaves a lasting impact, make your words resonate with those around you.
It’s a busy time…
February is the beginning of our busy season. We have contests starting on the 22nd, the last TLI is the 15th, our future District Leaders will be nominated by our District Leadership Committee soon, and that is just what is in February. Before we know it, it will be our annual conference and when I say it’s going to be amazing, trust that you are going to bloom with joy and grow in learning with what is in store for us this year! We are so lucky and blessed to have this community of members and friends who never cease inspiring, caring, and being there for others. There is something for everyone within our District. I am especially thrilled to know that the Youth Leadership Conference will be coming back and held in a new location. If you have ever heard an elementary, middle, or high school student give a speech, you won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to volunteer, open your hearts, and your minds and enter into a world of our future leaders and members of our communities. Until next Wednesday, stay safe, stay warm, and stay committed!
D50 is on the RISE!
Kimberly Ross, DTM
District 50, District Director
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