Greetings, Fellow Toastmasters!

In this issue, meet your new D101 leaders as they introduce the district theme and share their vision for the year.

Jump start your progress and enjoy breakfast and lunch at Toastmasters Leadership Institute on Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Find location and registration details inside, along with featured educational sessions.

Take advantage of Incentive Programs below to win credits for your club to spend in the Toastmasters store or to send members to the District Conference, the capstone event of the year.

Let’s look forward to a rewarding year together!

Meet Your District Trio

Shoba Rao, DTM

District Director

Past Division Director of the Year, Advocacy Mentor, TEDx Speaker

Empower: Mentor and help members discover their potential

Engage: Listen actively, build relationships, and create community

Elevate: Recognize achievements and inspire excellence

Neetish Pathak, IP5, EH4

Program Quality Director

Software Engineer at PayPal

Empower: Support continuous education and high-quality training for every member

Engage: Run programs that drive action; conduct events and contests that bring us together

Elevate: Help every member experience growth, accomplishment, and pride in our district

Vincent Tang, DL5

Club Growth Director

Software Engineer at Intuitive Machines

Empower: Help every club communicate its unique strengths and the distinct value it offers

Engage: Share best practices for executing open houses and leveraging promotional tools including Meetup and Luma

Elevate: Connect members to DTM-building opportunities such as Speechcraft, Club Mentorship, Club Coaching, and Youth Leadership Programs

Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Special thanks to Jacob Chaudhry of Missionanigans for securing a spacious venue to accommodate TLI!

District Programs

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Toastmasters International News

To ensure the long-term strength, security, and world-class educational resources of our global community, Toastmasters International is adjusting its semiannual membership dues to $72 USD starting August 3, 2026.

The great news is that you can lock in savings right now! Any current members who renew their membership before August 3 will secure the current $60 USD rate. Additionally, to keep our club-building momentum going strong, any new clubs that submit their charter forms by September 30, 2026, can also lock in the $60 USD rate per member.

Take advantage of this early renewal window today to save while continuing your journey of personal and professional growth!

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