Division D
Serving the southern central valley of California, including the cities of Bakersfield, Hanford, Shafter and Visalia in California, and the surrounding communities.
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Quality Connection
The Quality Connection : News and Updates from Dr. Angelina Dickey, DTM District 33 Program Quality Director Toastmasters International President Aletta Rochat, DTM Headlines District 33 Conference 2026 Early Bird Registration Ends January 31 The District 33 Annual...
Member Briefing
From the Desk of Darnell Evans, DTM,District 33 Director Invitation: Member Briefing on District 33 Transition to District 203Dear District 33 Members,You are respectfully invited to attend a Member Briefing regarding the upcoming District 33 transition to District...
A Letter From Laquita Dukes DTM
*** Division Directors, please forward this to your officers. Members are also invited if they would like to learn more about officer roles *** *** Web/Technology Masters, please post this information to the District 33 Website Calendars ***Good Day Fellow...
Division D Area Contest
District Conference
The Quality Connection : News and Updates 11/24
The Quality Connection : News and Updates from Angelina Dickey, DTM District 33 Program Quality Director District 33 Program Excellence and Milestones This month, we thank and celebrate some of the shining stars and vital teams whose efforts inspire us all to grow,...
Welcome Jackie Larson – Area Director for D4
Dear District 33 Leaders, Please join me in welcoming Jackie Larson as the new Area Director for D4. Jackie has previously served as an Area Director and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. We’re excited to have Jackie back on the...
The Quality Connection: News and Updates
The Quality Connection : News and Updates from Angelina Dickey, DTM District 33 Program Quality Director How Club Coaches Help Clubs Thrive Club coaches help clubs with 3–12 members get back on track. They bring in fresh ideas, encouragement, and support. Coaches...
A District-Wide Call for Club Coaches — Your Support Is Needed Now
Dear Members, Several clubs across our district are operating with fewer than 12 members — and they urgently need a Club Coach. When a club struggles, the entire district feels the impact. When a club rebounds, the entire district grows stronger. I’m asking for your...
Action Required: Area Director Visits & Reaports – Due Nov 30
Dear District Area Directors, Friendly reminder: Round 1 Area Director visits and reports are due by November 30. Completing these visits is critical to: ✅ Support your clubs: Celebrate successes, identify challenges, and provide guidance. ✅ Earn...
Jim Kearney
Division D Director
Jim Kearney has been a Toastmaster since 2016, and has served in most club officer roles and many district leader roles. Jim specializes in guiding members toward earning their DTM. His montra is “You are not in this alone”
Ernesto Osuna Hernandez
Area D1 Director, 2025-26
- Gift of Gab #3470
- Downtown Toastmasters Club #7374
- Downtown Overachievers #1035764
- Downtown Soul Speakers #7135216
Paul Sanftner
Area D2 Director, 2025-26
- Golden Empire Club #270
- Speak Up Toastmasters #8487
- Moo Communicators #6538828
- Golden Empire Overachievers #7843837
- Chevron SJV #28676093
Deborah Allmon, DTM
Area D3 Director, 2025-26
- City of Bakersfield #28675739
- Wonderful Orchards #28676587
- Memorial Hospital Toastmasters #28677504
- Bolthouse Fresh Foots Toastmasters (BFF) #28677883
Jackie Larson
Area D4 Director, 2025-26
- Membership Masters #7740599
- DTM Toastmasters Club #28675752
- Visalia Toastmasters #1444338
- Reach For The Stars #6829435
- Hanford Toastmasters #4680115
Useful Links
Toastmasters International: Toastmasters International – Home
Dashboard for District 33: District Performance
District 33 Toastmasters: Home – District 33 Toastmasters
Club Building Strategy Guide for Districts: Toastmasters International -Club Building Strategy Guide for Districts
District Leadership Handbook: 222 District Leader Handbook
District Recognition Program: 1490 District Recognition Program
Distinguished Club Program: 1111 Distinguished Club Program
Area & Division Director Training Manual: 206fg-dlt-thrive-in-the-drp.pdf
Club Leadership Handbook: 1310 Club Leadership Handbook
Successful Club Series: Toastmasters International -The Successful Club Series Set
Leadership Excellence Series: Toastmasters International -The Leadership Excellence Series Set
Club Success Plan: 1111CSP Club Success Plan
Club Officer Training: Toastmasters International -Leading the Club to Success
Master Your Club Meetings: 1312 Master Your Meetings
Meeting Roles and Responsibilities: Toastmasters International -Meeting Roles and Responsibilities
New Member Profile Sheet: 1162F New Member Profile
Member Interest Survey: 403-member-interest-survey.pdf
Club Quality Checklist: Toastmasters International -Club Quality Checklist
Moments of Truth – Chart: 290B Moments Of Truth Chart
Moments of Truth – Handout: 290H Moments of Truth Handout
Moments of Truth – Slides: 290-moments-of-truth-ppt.pptx
Moments of Truth – Guide Book: 290A Moments of Truth
Dues Renewals FAQ – Toastmasters International – Renewal Dues
Self Pay FAQ – Toastmasters International – Self-Pay
Club Re-Instatement FAQ – Toastmasters International – Club Reinstatement
Reasons To Renew – Toastmasters International – Members Give Reasons to Renew
Winning Back Old Members – Toastmasters International – Win Them Back!
Speech Contests FAQ – Toastmasters International – Speech Contests
2025/2026 Speech Contest Rule Book: 1171 Speech Contest Rulebook
International Speech Contest Kit: Toastmasters International -International Speech Contest Kit
Humorous Speech Contest Kit: Toastmasters International -Humorous Speech Contest Kit
Evaluation Speech Contest Kit: Toastmasters International -Evaluation Speech Contest Kit
Tall Tales Speech Contest Kit: Toastmasters International -Tall Tales Speech Contest Kit
Table Topics Speech Contest Kit: Toastmasters International -Table Topics Speech Contest Kit
Toastmaster Magazine: Toastmasters International -Magazine
The Leader Letter: Toastmasters International -2025 August Club Leader Letter Email
Boosting The Club Coach Program: Toastmasters International -Boosting the Club Coach Program
Club Event Resources: Toastmasters International -Club Events
How To Rebuild a Toastmaster Club: 1158 How to Rebuild a Toastmasters Club
Membership Growth Manual: 1159 Membership Growth
Club Building Strategy – Toastmasters International -Club Building Strategy Guide for Districts
How To Join Toastmasters – Toastmasters International -How to Join
Why Toastmasters – Toastmasters International -why-toastmasters
Membership Testimonials – Toastmasters International -Member Testimonials
My First Meeting – Toastmasters International -My First Meeting
Club Experience Video – Toastmasters International -The Club Experience
New Member welcome Video – Toastmasters International -Welcome New Members
Club Meeting Roles Explained – Toastmasters International -Club Meeting Roles
Leadership Excellence Series: Toastmasters International -The Leadership Excellence Series Set
Successful Club Series: Toastmasters International -The Successful Club Series Set
Meeting Roles and Responsibilities: Toastmasters International -Meeting Roles and Responsibilities
Leading the Club to Success: Toastmasters International -Leading the Club to Success
Club Building Strategy: Toastmasters International -Club Building Strategy Guide for Districts