by Trisha Trixie Hunter-Merrill | Sep 22, 2020 | District 26 Toastmasters, Public Relations
Hello to our fabulous District! This month we tried a few firsts! For most of you, this year has been a series of firsts! I applaud you and commend you for trying new things! I believe if we never try then we will never know what we can do! In the District, we have...
by Trisha Trixie Hunter-Merrill | Aug 22, 2020 | District 26 Toastmasters, Networking, Public Relations, Social Media, Training
I am excited to be back in my role as Public Relations Manager. I am even more excited to be in this role because the current pandemic has forced a lot of us to be online. As a Web and Social Media Strategist for 20+ years, these kind of obstacles are opportunities...
by Trisha Trixie Hunter-Merrill | Jan 5, 2020 | District 26 Leadership, Program Quality Director
What is leadership? The person who has the capacity to guide and direct a group of people toward a common goal. Who is a leader? YOU are! The Toastmasters International tagline says, “Where Leaders are Made”. Have you ever considered what that statement truly means?...
by Trisha Trixie Hunter-Merrill | Dec 15, 2019 | District 26 Toastmasters
From my fellow Toastmasters in District 26, I have often heard misunderstandings about Pathways. Let’s “bust” up those “myths”! Myth #1: A member can’t be in Pathways until they complete their goals in the traditional program. Buster: On the contrary, all Toastmasters...
by Trisha Trixie Hunter-Merrill | Dec 10, 2019 | District 26 Leadership, District 26 Toastmasters, Immediate Past District Director
Leadership means different things to different people. What does it mean to you? To me, leadership is having the courage and confidence to conquer your fear and do what you think you cannot do. Taking the leap to leadership can be scary if you let it. Just as public...
