Welcome Message from Your Program Quality Director – District 33Greetings, District 33 Toastmasters.
I’m thrilled to welcome you to a new Toastmasters year as your Program Quality Director. Three years ago, I began as an Area Director with a promise to be a leader with heart — a commitment I’ve carried through as Division Director and Club Growth Director by supporting you through club events, coaching, training, visits, and ongoing connection. Now, I’m excited to continue that journey with you in this new role.
Celebrating Our Successes
Thanks to your dedication and teamwork, District 33 achieved an outstanding year of growth and connection.
- 48 clubs achieved Distinguished or higher in the Distinguished Club Program (DCP)
- Multiple areas and divisions earned Distinguished or higher
- Welcomed 7 new clubs and 742 new members
- Renewed over 2,800 members with a total of 3,662 paid memberships
- 3 members achieved their Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award
- 6 club coaches, 14 sponsors, and 14 mentors earned credit towards their DTM through service and leadership
- Hundreds of Pathways awards submitted
- 10 clubs were rebuilt through timely support, saving them from closure
- Conducted successful speech contests and a meaningful District 33 Conference, offering various opportunities for fellowship, training, and learning.
This success is a direct result of your dedication and heart. Thank you!
Focus Areas This Year
We’ll continue to support you with:
- Successful and enriching speech contests
- An inspiring District 33 Conference
- Ongoing Pathways recognition to celebrate member growth
- Strengthening the First-Class Club Coach Program
- Practical club officer training (COT)
- Consistent district officer training (DOT)
Join the Conversation
I invite you to our monthly Zoom gathering:
Quality Conversation – 1st Sunday, 7 PM
Connect with the Program Quality Team, ask questions, share ideas. Link posted monthly on the District 33 website.
Moving Forward TogetherWe’ll build on this year’s and past successes, learning and growing as one team. My continued commitment is to listen, support, and stand beside you — one meeting, one conversation, one goal at a time.
Together, we’ll continue to grow as communicators and leaders — one step, one story, one success at a time.
Warmly,
Angelina Dickey, Ed.D., DTM
Program Quality Director, 2025-2026
District 33 Toastmasters