Division D

Serving the southern central valley of California, including the cities of Bakersfield, Hanford, Shafter and Visalia in California, and the surrounding communities. 

Events in Division D

Our Latests Posts:

August Division D Newsletter

by | Aug 7, 2025 |

You are receiving this email because you are listed as a member of a toastmaster club in Division D of District 33  Division D Leadership Team If you have any questions, please contact the Division D Leadership Team: Division Director: Jim Kearney - email:...

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Ongoing DTM Projects

by | Aug 7, 2025 |

Gavin Haffner Project Toastmaster Gavin Haffner is currently working on a DTM Project which involves boosting membership numbers in our District. There are 3 tiers of clubs he and his team are working with. The first tier, called 'Club Survival,' involves...

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July Division D News Letter

by | Aug 4, 2025 |

Hello Everyone, Welcome to our new home designated Division D instead of Division H. Its actually just a name change for most of us so its not really that big of a deal. We have a few clubs joining us in the newly formed Area-4. Welcome Visalia Toastmasters...

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One Decision Changed My Life – Nico Martin

by | Mar 27, 2025 |

Dear Fellow Toastmasters, Before I joined Toastmasters in March 2019, I felt like my voice didn’t matter.I had dreams. Ideas. A desire to grow. But something always held me back.I was quiet in rooms where I should’ve spoken up.I watched opportunities pass me by—not...

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Why Did You Join Toastmasters

by | Mar 23, 2025 |

Membership Renewals Why did you join Toastmasters? Did you achieve those goals yet? It is that time of year again. We renew our membership twice a year (Sept and March). The note from our District Director (above) reminds us that we should be renewing and the...

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A Word From Our District Director

by | Mar 23, 2025 |

A word from our District Director Dear Fellow Toastmasters, I hope you’re doing well! We are excited to remind you about the early renewal incentive for Toastmasters membership.  By renewing early, you secure uninterrupted access to valuable...

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Jim Kearney

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”

Contact the Director

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
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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

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

Leadership Excellence Series: Toastmasters International -The Leadership Excellence 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