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Leaders in the Wild


Leaders in the Wild: Dennis Armstrong
May 4, 2026 As a reminder, our "Leaders in the Wild" initiative is all about shining a spotlight on those who lead from wherever they are. While we often recognize formal titles, this campaign celebrates the consistent, impactful actions that happen in the "wild"—the everyday moments where members step up, support others, and drive our Toastmasters community forward without needing a podium to do so. “If it is to be, it is up to me.” “If not me, then who? And if not now, then

Anu Jokinen
May 41 min read


Leaders in the Wild: Aaron Anderson
April 6, 2026 As a reminder, our "Leaders in the Wild" initiative is all about shining a spotlight on those who lead from wherever they are. While we often recognize formal titles, this campaign celebrates the consistent, impactful actions that happen in the "wild"—the everyday moments where members step up, support others, and drive our Toastmasters community forward without needing a podium to do so. While membership growth is a goal we all share, Aaron is truly driving the

Anu Jokinen
Apr 61 min read


Leaders in the Wild: Megan Buchner
March 9, 2026 As a reminder, our "Leaders in the Wild" initiative is all about shining a spotlight on those who lead from wherever they are. While we often recognize formal titles, this campaign celebrates the consistent, impactful actions that happen in the "wild"—the everyday moments where members step up, support others, and drive our Toastmasters community forward without needing a podium to do so. Megan is a true heartbeat of District 2. If there is a training, a contest

Anu Jokinen
Mar 91 min read


Leaders in the Wild: Chris Rimple
February 10, 2026 The Leaders in the Wild campaign is a recognition initiative designed to "catch" and celebrate Toastmasters members who demonstrate leadership in real-time, often behind the scenes. District 2 is proud to recognize Chris Rimple as the first recipient of our Leaders in the Wild campaign. During the Leadership Summit, Chris demonstrated exceptional proactive leadership. Recognizing the complexity of a hybrid event at Bellevue City Hall, he worked directly wit

Anu Jokinen
Feb 101 min read
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