Nominations Open Nov 15
District leader elections are held during the Annual Meeting of the District Council at District conference. Have you thought about taking the next step in your Toastmasters leadership journey? If so, now is the time to consider serving as a District Leader for the 2026-2027 Toastmaster year.
The District Leadership Committee is looking for applications for the following elected positions:
- District Director
- Program Quality Director
- Club Growth Director
- Division Directors (A,B,C,E,M,N)
The District Leadership Committee is also looking for applications for the following appointed positions:
- Public Relations Manager
- Finance Manager
- Administration Manager
- Area Directors and Other Appointed Positions
Please review the following documents to fully understand the “District Leader Qualifications and Responsibilities” prior to submitting your application package to the DLC Chair [email protected]
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The application package must contain the following documents (Click to open):
- Candidate Application
- District Leader Nominating Form (you can self-nominate)
- District Officer Biographical Information
- District Leader Agreement and Release Statement
- Professional Headshot
Refer to the following:
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District Leadership Committee (DLC) Chair
Heather Drakes-Blackmore, DTM, IPDD
The District Leadership Committee is charged with nominating candidates for District office. The purpose of the Committee is to find the best-qualified candidates possible to serve as District leaders. ([email protected])
Dates and Deadlines
Jan 20 Elected Positions
The deadline for candidates to apply for elected positions is January 20.
March 31 Appointed Positions
Individuals interested in being considered for Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Area Director, or other appointed positions may submit applications until March 31st.
All forms are listed in the application package.
Four (4) weeks prior to the election date
DLC report and biographical forms are emailed to all members of the District Council and posted on the District website.
At least 7 days prior to the Annual Business Meeting
Eligible floor candidates shall declare their intent to run in writing to the District Director after the DLC report has been published and at least seven (7) days prior to the Annual Business Meeting of the District Council.
District Council Meeting
District 123 holds 2 district council meetings:
September:
- Budget
- Leadership appointments
- Speech contest decisions
Spring (between April 1 and May 31):
- Candidates’ Showcase for the District trio nominees before the meeting
- Annual Business Meeting
- Votes on:
- – Alignment report
- – District Leaders for the incoming year
To include all clubs, as District 123 clubs are geographically dispersed over a wide range, the District Council meetings are held in an online or hybrid format.
Reports from:
- Finance, Audit, Public Relations, Club Growth, Program Quality, District Director
The District Council shall consist of Club Presidents, and Vice Presidents Education of Clubs in Good Standing, plus District Executive Committee members, including District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Immediate Past District Director, Division Directors, and Area Directors.
The number of clubs registered for Credentials will determine the quorum.
Meeting Guidelines and Procedures https://toastmasters123.org/about/procedures/
The registration link is emailed to District Council members and authorized attendees at least 4 weeks in advance of the Annual Business meeting. The event will be posted on the District website 4 weeks in advance. Agenda and previous meeting minutes will be provided at least two weeks before meeting.
Final Minutes will be emailed to District Council members up to one week after the meeting.
October 18, 2025 District Council
(Click on links to view documents)
Contact District Director through the form below if you have any questions or concerns.