Call for Candidates/Nominations to Lead New District 216 for the 2026-2027 Toastmasters Year – Updated February 19th

For the past year, Toastmasters has been undergoing a District realignment process consolidating all Districts less than 100 clubs into larger Districts. As part of the process, District 28, District 62 and Division A from District 11 (northern Indiana) are merging to form the new District 216.

Are you ready to step up to be part of the inaugural leadership team for District 216 Toastmasters?

We are seeking the next leaders for the coming 2026-2027 Toastmasters year. Are you, or someone you know, looking to hone your leadership skills, develop new ones, and have fun with your fellow District Leaders and Toastmasters? Are you ready to lead our district during this exciting transition? If you answer yes, then we are asking you to step forward and be nominated/self-nominated for one of the elected Leadership roles.

The deadline for nominations is March 6, 2026.

District 216 Toastmasters Elected Roles:

• District Director (1)
• Program Quality Director (1)
• Club Growth Director (1)
• Division Directors (8)
• An elective officer must have been an active member of a Toastmasters club in good standing for the entire preceding 12 months, or a member for 12 consecutive months within the past three (3) years within the District the officer shall serve.
• A member may only be a candidate for elective office in one (1) District at any given time.
• A member may only serve in one (1) position within any District Executive Committee at any given time.
• A member may not be a candidate for District positions elected by the District Council while actively competing in a current Toastmasters speech contest cycle.
• Candidates shall not serve as speech contest officials or test speakers above the club level.

Forms Required:

If you are interested, please complete the forms below and submit them to the District Leadership Committee Chair, Bruce Frandsen DTM PID at bafrandsen@gmail.com.

Call for Nominations Information

District Leader Nominating Form

District Leader Agreement and Release Statement

District Leader Biographical Information Form

Candidate Application

You can also email or call Bruce with any questions you may have regarding the process. His mobile number is 269-720-2814.

As the District’s Chief Executive Officer, direct the District in a way which fosters strong clubs; produces maximum growth in education completions, clubs and membership; and be consistent with the interests of members of Toastmasters International. Motivate the District to achieve Distinguished recognition. Achieve the mission of the District in a manner that motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence in all District activities.

Qualifications

At the time of taking office, the District Director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least 12 consecutive months as a Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director or Division Director or a combination thereof.

Under the guidance of the District Director, strive to have every club and each member reap the benefits of Toastmasters and to have every club become Distinguished. Provides direction and counsel to Division Directors, Area Directors, and Club Officers on the educational opportunities in Toastmasters. Design and conduct successful District training programs, conferences, and other District educational events.

Qualifications

At the time of taking office, the Program Quality Director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least 12 consecutive months as a Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director or Division Director or an Area Director or a combination thereof

Under guidance of the District Director, make the benefits of Toastmasters membership available to greater numbers of people. Plan, develop, implement, and direct District marketing objectives. Develop and direct programs for new club development, club rescue efforts, club membership promotion, and membership retention. Achieve Distinguished District goals for membership and club growth. Promote standards of service to the member and to the club.

Qualifications

At the time of taking office, the Club Growth Director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least 12 consecutive months as a Program Quality Director, a Club Growth Director or Division Director, Area Director or a combination thereof.

Achieve the mission of the District within the Division, accomplishing District goals in membership building and retention, club extension, and educational accomplishments. Ensure that each club realizes its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to members. Achieve Distinguished Division Program goals and ensure that Areas and clubs within the Division achieve Distinguished recognition. Serve the Division clubs by providing District support and resources through the Area Directors.

Qualifications

At the time of taking office, the Division Director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a member of a District Council. This means Club President or Club VPE.