District News

Get Ready for Mid-year Training — In January, 2026–2027 District Directors, Club Growth Directors, and Program Quality Directors will connect with leaders from around the world to build leadership skills and share best practices. Register for Mid-year Training as soon as possible, and watch out for upcoming emails with important details and Pre-work assignments. Completing the Pre-work in advance will help you get the most from your training experience. Questions? Contact training@toastmasters.org.

Plan Your Year-End Supply Orders Now — Carriers experience higher shipping volumes during the holidays, so order early if you'll need supplies at the start of the new year. Orders placed by 11:59:59 p.m. Mountain Time (UTC –7) on December 15 will ship no later than December 29. Shipping will be paused December 30-31 due to warehouse holiday closures and will resume January 4, 2027. For assistance, call +1 720-439-5050 or email supplyorders@toastmasters.org.

Call for Toastmasters Journey Workshop Speakers — Want to be considered to present at a Toastmasters Journey Workshop at the 2027 International Convention in Paris, France? Tell us which topic you have experience, tips, stories, and practical takeaways to share by completing our form today!

Area Directors: Submit Your Club Visit Reports — To qualify for the Distinguished Area Program, Area Directors must submit an Area Director’s Club Visit Report for first-round visits for at least 75% of their clubs on Club Excellence Curriculum.

DLC Member Appointments Due by December 1 — A District Leadership Committee (DLC) representative from each Division must be appointed and approved by the District Director no later than December 1 to maintain the validity of the DLC report (but does not need to be submitted to World Headquarters). See Protocol 9.0 for more information.

Recognize Your Corporate Sponsors! — If your District is scheduled for an official International Officer or International Director District visit in the first part of 2027, consider nominating up to two corporate sponsors for the Corporate Recognition Award. Nominations are due 6-8 weeks prior to your event. To learn more, access marketing materials, and submit the nomination form, visit the Corporate Recognition Award program page. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 25.

New Round 2 Club Officer Training Materials Now Available — New Round 2 District-sponsored Club Officer Training materials are now available to support your upcoming training efforts. Developed by the Club Officer Training Project Development Team, a group of past District leaders, under the guidance of the Club Officer Training Working Group, a team of Past International Presidents, these resources will strengthen the club officer training experience and complement the Club Excellence Curriculum. As Round 2 training begins, you can enter training in District Central for Distinguished Club Program credit beginning in mid-November.

Tips for Nominating New District Leaders — As you navigate the process of nominating District leaders, reference helpful resources such as the District Leadership Committee page, District Leadership Committee Handbook, Protocol 9.0, and the District Campaigns and Elections FAQ.

Get the [Toastmasters] Facts! — Discover the stats and dive into the findings about our global community. Quiz your club, post on your website, and brag to your community (and at your open house!). Learn the main reasons why people join, the percentage of members that achieve their goals, the number of countries that have Toastmasters clubs, and so much more.

Time for Judging — Now is the time to start planning for your club’s speech contest. Don’t put off finding someone for the judging role. Learn about the responsibilities of being a speech contest judge, and see how you can show members the skills they’ll get out of serving in this important role.

District Club Growth Achievement — We are pleased to recognize the Districts that achieved the 3- and 5-club milestones through the District Club Growth Achievement program. Their early club growth efforts are helping expand the Toastmasters mission and build momentum for a successful year ahead.

The Perfect Toastmasters Gift! — Looking for a meaningful way to recognize a fellow Toastmaster or celebrate your connection to the organization? Confident Voices: The Story of Toastmasters captures 100 years of impact, leadership, and growth through stories and historical imagery. Order by December 15 to avoid end-of-the-year shipping delays.