District 123 Annual District Council Meeting
The Annual District Council meeting is held during the District 123 Annual Conference. To include all clubs, as District 123 clubs are geographically dispersed over a wide range, the District Council meetings are held in a hybrid format.
2:50 - 3:35 P.M. Candidates' Showcase [District trio nominees handle the "hot seat"]
3:50 - 5:20 P.M. Annual Business Meeting
[2 Votes-Alignment Report, District Leaders 2025-2026]
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The following reports will be presented:
Require Vote:
Alignment Report
Elections - District Leaders 2025-2026 (Biographies and leadership paperwork)
District Leader Reports: Finance, Audit, Public Relations, Club Growth, Program Quality, District Director
Nominated Candidate District Director
Michael Proudlock, DTM
Nominated Candidates Program Quality Director
Madhukar Shahi
Nominated Candidates Club Growth Director
Donald Coore
Eva Britton, DTM
Nominated Candidates For Division Directors
Division – A
Dr. Michael Zitney
Division – B
O. Steven Peart
Division – C
Jitesh Parikh
Division – E
Scott Gibson
Division – M
Bentley Haughton
Division – N
Vacant
Nominations Closed
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 2025-2026 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,D,E,G,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]
The application package must contain the following documents:
- 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:
District Leadership Committee (DLC) Chair
Leslie Benfield, 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.
Dates and Deadlines
Jan 15, 2025
The deadline for candidates to apply for elected positions was January 15, 2025.
March 31, 2025
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, 2025.
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.
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 on May 3, 2025.