Dear District 59 Members,
Now is the season for applications and nominations for 2024-2025 District Leaders who manage your dues, training, contests and the growth of your clubs.
- Did you know you can nominate your District Leaders?
- Did you know you can also apply?
- Are you ready to take a step above club level leadership and challenge your growth in Toastmasters?
District59 leaders nominations are open for eligible members who have served as Club Presidents and Vice Presidents Education and who are members of a club in good standing (with more than 8 paid members) thanks to this nomination, they can develop their leadership skills by joining the team of District 59 officers
December 1 is the District 59 opening date for nominations.
December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025
eligible members who have served as Club Presidents and Vice
Presidents Education and who are members of a club in good
standing (with more than 8 paid members) District59 leaders are open to for eligible members
who have served as…
Elections and appointments take place on April 30, 2025
Purpose of the DLC
The purpose of the District Leadership Committee (DLC) is to evaluate all candidates for District elected
positions and nominate the best candidate(s).
The DLC voting members consist of a representative from each Division in District 59.
District Leadership Committee Chair Arnout Nederpelt, DTM is the manager and a non-voting member of the Committee. Below are the current 2024-2025 division representatives.
Our DLC Division Representatives 2024-2025 candidates and elections: The DLC representatives will
interview and vote on the 2025-2026 candidates.
What do District Leaders Do?
District Leaders manage your club dues to provide funds for your Area, Division and District contests (venue and trophies, for example), Club Officer Training (COT), and more. Area Directors visit your clubs and let the District know what your issues and needs are.
YOU gain Competencies in taking a District leader role.
What are the positions?
Area or Division Director-Any current or past Club President or Vice President Education can apply or be nominated for Area Director or Division Director. Area Director candidates, contact your Area Director and the DLC Chair.
District Support Roles-Any member may become an Administration, Finance or Public Relations Manager. Add Parliamentarian, IT Manager, Logistics Manager
The District Trio Roles-Club Growth Director (like the VP Membership), Program Quality Director (like the VP Education) and District Director (like the Club President) are at a higher level. The requirements are found in the District Leadership Committee description and in the Candidate Application.
IMPORTANT DATES for Candidates
District Officer Candidate Declaration
December 1
Send forms to dlc@district59.org by
January 15
Interviews
November – February 28
DLC Notifies District Director of Candidates
March 19
DLC Report, Documentation, Candidates from the Floor
April 2
District Council Members Elections
May 4
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