Toastmasters District 24 Elects New Leaders    

Each Spring Toastmasters Districts (d24tm.org) around the world hold their annual council meetings to elect District leaders for the upcoming Toastmasters year (July 1–June 30). Normally held in person, this year’s elections were conducted differently but no less successfully. Using website platforms “Free Toast Host,” YouTube, and ZOOM, District 24 posted candidate statements, conducted online candidate interviews, and held an online meeting at which candidates gave their final statements prior to digital ballots being cast.

Results were tallied automatically, and winners were announced within minutes of the votes being cast. The elected leadership team for District 24 include: Mark Fegan, district director; Cindy Jenkins, program quality director; Keith Jones, club growth director; and Sandy Yager, Pam Hogan, Claire Titus, and Daniel Lyle, division directors.  

The district director oversees operations of Toastmasters and supports clubs, members, and other leaders across the entire district. The program quality director manages the leadership and educational program, including speech contests. In addition, she will help members identify and achieve their goals. The club growth director and his team will build clubs by working with corporations looking to enhance their training programs and individuals within communities wanting to improve their communication and leadership skills. Division directors provide support to a subset of clubs and other leaders within the district. 

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Lincoln, Omaha, and surrounding areas are served by Toastmasters District 24, grouping 70 Toastmasters clubs and 1,100 members from Kearney, NE, to Council Bluffs, IA. Learn more by visiting d24tm.org or go to the Facebook page (@D24TM).