DISTRICT 44 TOASTMASTERS
Director’s Address
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Toastmasters year!
I am beyond honored to write this today —not just as your District Director, but as your fellow leader, cheerleader, and teammate on this journey of growth and excellence.
This year, we are not waiting to be invited.
We are not shrinking.
We are not playing small.
This year, we SHOW UP!
My vision as District Director is simple but powerful:
To be the catalyst that causes our organization to SHOW UP—and to help you continuously pursue your own individual growth and development goals. Because the Toastmasters program isn’t just about public speaking—it’s about discovering what intrinsically motivates you to succeed and showing you how these skills translate into every single area of your life.
Together, our team is rebuilding a culture grounded in:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Servant Leadership
- Excellence
This isn’t just a tagline. It’s how we show up for each other, our clubs, and our communities. Let me break it down for you.
When we S.H.O.W. U.P., we:
S – Serve with Purpose.
We develop future leaders. We mentor. We invest in succession planning so the impact doesn’t stop with us.
H – Harness Your Motivation.
Because when you know your “why,” your “how” becomes unstoppable.
O – Own Your Journey.
This is your moment. Your growth. Your breakthrough. Own it.
W – Work the Program.
Pathways. Contests. Club meetings. It works when you work it.
U – Uplift Through Connection.
Recognize others. Celebrate wins. Build community. That’s how we create a culture people want to be part of.
P – Promote the Brand.
We are Toastmasters—and we are proud of it. Let’s take our story to the workplace, to our churches, to our communities, and invite others into this transformation.
So I ask you—
Are you ready to show up for your goals?
Are you ready to show up for your club?
Are you ready to show up for the future of District 44?
Because when you show up, we all rise.
Let’s make this the year District 44 doesn’t just participate—
We lead.
We grow.
We transform.TOGETHER!