Division A
Serving Palmdale-Lancaster, Kern County East of the Tehachapi mountains, all of Inyo County, and San Bernardino County, north of and not including Barstow.
Educational Awards for Nov – Congratulations
We work hard on our speeches and projects. When members complete a Pathways Level it is always fun to congratulate on their success. In November we had several levels completed but what I find most interesting about it all is that everyone achieved the awards in the...
Mid-Year Club Status – Where Does Your Club Stand?
What are the Districts goals for each Division? Well, obviously we want all Divisions to be Presidents Distinguished, all Areas to be Presidents Distinguished, and all Clubs to be Presidents Distinguished. We can of course kiss all this good-bye if the Clubs do not...
Dr. Ying-Ming Lee – Toastmaster of The Year
Congratulations to Dr. Ying-Ming Lee our newest Toastmaster of The Year Award recipient. Each year the District Leadership goes through all the members of our District to determine who is The Toastmaster of The Year. Ying-Ming out shown over 1,800 members in the...
Next Year’s District Leaders – Who, What, Where, How
OMG, REALLY? You were a Club Officer at time! Well, what are you supposed to do now that you accomplished that goal? I cannot tell you how many times I had this conversation with other Toastmasters. They know that there is something beyond the club level but refuse to...
Fireside Chats with the Club Growth Director
Join me, Angelina Dickey, the first Sunday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time, for a chat on all things club growth and retention related. Club growth is establishing new clubs, and club retention is ensuring our clubs thrive and continue to extend the benefits...
Submit a New Club Lead Today
Do you have a unique idea for a club, or know someone that does? How about where you work? Would you like to bring the benefits of Toastmasters to your office or workplace? Do you know another company, organization, or group that could benefit from Toastmasters?...
Cybersecurity Awareness
A topic of great importance in our increasingly connected world, District Administration Manager and Certified Cybersecurity Professional, Eumi Sprague, DTM made a valuable cybersecurity awareness presentation at the Club Officer Training event on December 7, 2024....
Hall of Fame 2023-2024
We are thrilled to announce that the Hall of Fame 2023-2024 was held on November 16, 2024 at the Ronald Regan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. A celebration of service and excellence across our district, this special occasion honored the outstanding...
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. What a wonderful year we are having. People are learning and growing into awesome leaders. Our members are becoming terrific speakers. A new Pathways was rolled out for us. Clubs are starting to go hybrid and meeting in person. Woo Hoo....
Area Director Club Visit Status
The second half of the year is upon us. Time for those Club Visit Reports again. So far this half no Club Visits are scheduled. Every year Toastmaster International requires that the Districts send a representative to visit each Club within the District. That duty...
Max Plank
Division A Director
This is the short biography of the division director. Contained here is when they began in toastmasters, some of their key accomplishements, home club, and goals for the year.
Martha Hammond
Area A1 Director
A short blurb about the director is placed here. List their home club, and clubs they are supporting.
Jeff Connley
Area A2 Director
A short blurb about the director is placed here. List their home club, and clubs they are supporting.

