District Leader Nominations
Learn the roles available, and the procedures for becoming a district leader candidate.
District leadership provides an opportunity to stretch and grow as both a leader and communicator. If you want to accelerate your growth and development in these areas, you should consider running for one of the elected or appointed district leadership positions.
If you are interested in serving in district leadership, please read the information below to familiarize yourself with the roles, rules and procedures.
District Leadership Roles
It takes a large team of leaders to operate a district and fulfil its mission. Typically four of these roles are elected, while the others are appointed. The election and appointment process is explained in the next section.
Process Overview
Here we provide a brief introduction to the process for becoming a district officer. For a detailed explanation of the official rules concerning the nomination process, refer to the District Administrative Bylaws, Article VII Officers and Protocol 9.0: District Campaigns and Elections.
For the description and qualifications for each position, refer to this Link: Call For Nominations.
District Realignment
As of July 1, 2026, District 33 will cease to exist, being split along current division boundaries and combined with parts of other current districts to form entirely new districts. For this reason, nominations are for these future districts. Which district for which you run, or apply for office depends largely on geography.
D33 Divisions B, C, & E –> District 202
D33 Divisions A & D –> District 203
D33 Division F –> District 206. District 206 will be created from clubs currently in District 33 (Division F), District 39 (all five divisions), and District 57 (Divisions B & E, plus Area C8).
View the Region Maps and the new District boundaries.
District Leadership Committee Chairs
Learn about the District Leadership Committee Chair for the new Districts 202, 203, and 206 as follows:
District 202
Jesse Oakley III DTM, PID, D202 Leadership Committee Chair, jesoak3@gmail.com. Send questions to his email or call him at (702) 787-4555.
Click here for shareable PDF flyer
District 203
Jeremyha Lyle, DTM, PDD, D203 Leadership Committee Chair, lyle.jeremyha@gmail.com. Send questions to his email or call him at (909) 534-1423.
Step Into Leadership. Shape the Legacy.
DISTRICT 203 BEGINS WITH YOU.
DISTRICT 203 IS CALLING FOR FOUNDING LEADERS.
Ready to lead this next chapter?
Apply today and help create the culture, momentum, and success of District 203.
To RSVP contact
Jeremyha Lyle
909-534-1423
Attend the Emerging Leaders event!
January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM t0 4:00 PM (PST)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Pat Johnson, Past International President
To RSVP contact
Jeremyha Lyle 909-534-1423
Click here for shareable PDF flyer
District 206
Brian Hatano, DTM, District 206 District Leadership Committee Chair Brian Hatano at Brian.Hatano@District39.org or text/call 916-806-2187.
Call for Elected Candidate Nominations for the 2026-2027 program year.
The deadline for District 206 Nominations has been extended. Nominations for District 206 officers (District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, Division Directors) will be accepted until 11:59 p.m on Feb. 27.
Please send nominations and forms to the District 206 Leadership Committee Chair, Brian Hatano (Brian.Hatano@district39.org). Links to the necessary forms are below.
Are you ready to transition from a member to a builder? Are you ready to continue your leadership journey? Step Into Leadership: Shape the Legacy.
DISTRICT 206 BEGINS WITH YOU! DISTRICT 206 IS CALLING FOR FOUNDING LEADERS!
As all of District 39, part of District 33, and part of District 57 merge, a brand-new Toastmasters community, District 206, is being created. We are seeking passionate, visionary members ready to step into district leadership.
This is your opportunity to:
1. Influence the direction of an entirely new district
2. Grow as a leader on a larger platform
3. Expand your Toastmasters network
4. Build skills you can use professionally and personally
5. Be remembered as a founding officer in District 206 history
Open Call for the following elected positions:
District Director – Program Quality Director – Club Growth Director – Division Directors
Apply today and help create the culture, momentum, and success of District 206
Here are the required forms. Send these completed forms to District 206 District Leadership Committee Chair, Brian Hatano, at Brian.Hatano@district39.org by February 27, 2026.
District Leadership Competencies (450S) (for information only)
District Leader Nominating Form (450C)
Candidate Application (454E)
District Leaders Biographical Information (450H)
Officer Agreement and Release (450D)
Among the other listed requirements in the various forms, you must be a member of a club that will be part of District 206:
- Any club(s) in current District 39
- Any club(s) in Division B, Division E or Area C8 in District 57
- Any club(s) in Division F in District 33.
As a reminder, you can apply for elected positions in only one district.
If you have any questions, contact D206 DLC Chair Brian Hatano at Brian.Hatano@District39.org or text/call 916-806-2187.
Due Dates
District 202:
Nominees and applicants should forward their documents to Jesse Oakley III DTM, PID, D202 Leadership Committee Chair, jesoak3@gmail.com by no later than January 15, 2026.
District 203
Nominees and applicants should forward their documents to Jeremyha Lyle, D203 Leadership Committee Chair, lyle.jeremyha@gmail.com by no later than February 8, 2026.
District 206:
Nominees and applicants should forward their documents to Brian Hatano, District 206 District Leadership Committee Chair, Brian.Hatano@district39.org by no later than February 27, 2026.
Elected Roles
- District Director
- Program Quality Director
- Club Growth Director
- Division Directors (1 per Division)
Appointed Roles
- Public Relations Manager
- Administration Manager
- Finance Manager
- Area Directors (1 per Area per Division)
- Logistics Manager *
- Parliamentarian *
- Webmaster *
All leadership positions are a 1-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
* Fulfilling one of these three roles does not allow a member to earn leaadership credit toward an education award and may not be logged in the member record; however, Toastmasters who accept these roles gain valuable experience. Also, these roles arn’t listed in “Call for Nominations”. Please see Additional Leadership Roles for descriptions.
For Elected Roles
The elected roles in District 33 are: District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, and the 8 Division Directors for divisions A thru H. For the descriptions and qualifications for each role, refer to the Call For Nominations.
Elections are held at the Annual District Conference in the spring.
Nomination Process
All nominations for elected roles must be submitted to the respective District Leadership Committee Chairs (DLC Chairs) for D202, D203, and D206 by February 8, 2026. See their respective contact informaton above. Candidates may nominate themselves (highly encouraged) or another member. Review the Call For Nominations.
If nominating yourself, you must complete and submit all the following to the respective DLC Chair for D202, D203, or D206 by emailing him or her.
To nominate another member, simply submit the District Leader Nominating Form to the aforementioned DLC Chair for either D202, D203, or D206.
All candidates for elected office must attend a candidate interview session. Before the interviews (which may be conducted virtually), all candidates will be asked to submit any missing forms from the list above.
For Appointed Roles
The appointed roles in each District are:
- Public Relations Manager
- Administration Manager
- Finance Manager
- Area Director
- Logistics Manager *
- Parliamentarian *
- Webmaster *
For the descriptions and qualifications for each role, refer to Call For Nominations. For descriptions of the roles marked with an asterisk (*), see Additional Leadership Roles. These additional roles (*) do not qualify for district officer credit; however, Toastmasters who accept these roles gain valuable experience.
If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please complete and submit all of the following to the aforementioned respective DLC Chair.
Appointments will be made by the District Director-Elect, after the District Conference.