Toastmaster Rantschler,

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We’re pleased to announce that the updated District 2 Alignment has been officially approved by the District Executive Committee during the July 10th meeting!

This alignment defines our Areas and Divisions for the upcoming Toastmasters year, shaping how we connect, compete, and collaborate across the district.

To access the full report, please click the following link- Final Updated District 2 Alignment.

This new structure helps clarify which clubs are in each Area—critical information for planning contests, joint meetings, and identifying Area Director candidates.

Getting to this critical point took a village! A sincere thank you to the following members:

District Alignment Committee Member for their dedication in developing the alignment and making the necessary updates.

Co-Chair: Angela Ritchey

Co-Chair: Karen Mobley

Bob King

Betty Gibbins

Rekha Nair

Vanitha Madhaven

Kumar Kannadiapalayam

Megan Buchner

Brenda Pangborn

Sean Eiholzer

Dick Jensen

Sherrie Kenyon

Judy Stein

Cynthia Sanderson

Carolyn Curley

Kyle Hall - Thank you for keeping everyone informed about the merger through your updates on the website. 

District Executive Committee Members from the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Toastmaster Years (District Directors, Program Quality Directors, Club Growth Directors, our Division Directors and Area Directors) for their time, input and final approval.

Your efforts are deeply appreciated. Together, you've helped lay the foundation for a great year in District 2!

A club officer has a very important role in Toastmasters International. By providing leadership and support, you foster a positive environment that’s conducive to members’ personal and professional growth, allowing them to achieve their Toastmasters education program goals.

Start off the new Toastmasters year with the right tools to have a thriving club on the path to Distinguished status!

Be on the lookout for more training dates! See below!

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to set your ideas loose and watch them spark a wildfire of excitement across an entire district? This is your sign.

Your 2025–2026 Public Relations Team is on the hunt for bold, curious, and creative minds ready to make some noise! PR isn’t just a role—it’s a playground for your imagination and a launchpad for your leadership. Want to craft stories that inspire? Design visuals that grab attention? Plan campaigns that get people talking? You’re in the right place.

There’s a spot waiting for you—whether you’re a seasoned storyteller, a social media maven, or just someone ready to try something new and fun. We’ve got several roles open, and every single one comes with growth, support, and the thrill of knowing your work helps our members shine.

This is your chance to shape how our district connects with the world. Ready to unleash your creativity?

Reach out to our Public Relations Committee, today—let’s make some magic happen together!

We've Launched the D2 Distinguished Program!!

As your new Distinguished Club & DTM Chair, I am committed to achieving greatness together! Each level, the individual, club, district and organization, is designed for Success.

Has your club achieved distinguished multiple times, or will this be your first year to make it happen?

Excellence is its own reward and is magnetic, who doesn't want to be part of the winning team?

Road to Distinguished Support Sessions are offered every Wednesday at 7:00-8:00 PM PT/6:00-7:00 PM AK. 

For the next 3 months there will be weekly Success Plan Workshops offered with a rotating schedule for your convenience.

As we know, having support makes a world of difference in our ability to achieve Success. Let's commit to achieving new heights in our new District 2!

For more information contact: Roxanne Spring, DTM, D2 Distinguished Club & DTM Chair

Sign the D2/9/32 Voices & Visions Chronicle!

What’s one memory or story you never want us to forget?

As we step into the new District 2, we’re honoring the incredible legacy of Districts 2, 9, and 32—and celebrating the leaders who will carry us forward.

We’re creating something special: a beautiful keepsake—both digital and printed— filled with your memories stories, words of encouragement, advice for the future, and photos from across all three districts. This is not the same as the memory books you may have seen at events—this is our complete story, gathered together as a gift for our new leadership team to treasure.

Whether you’ve been a Toastmaster for decades or just a few weeks, your voice and your photos belong in this book. And good news—we’ve stretched the deadline to tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15th!

Let’s show our new District 2 leaders just how much heart, wisdom, and history they’re carrying forward. Add your piece—your memory matters.

Please submit your message by July 15th, 2025

https://forms.gle/nxkT4X4t3dfc7Vjc9

Notice an outstanding Toastmaster?

Nominate them to be featured here!

As our District transitions through an important realignment this month, we want to keep you in the loop about what this means for you and your club. Between July 1 and July 28, World Headquarters will be completing tasks that impact club bases, membership records, and Distinguished programs.

During this time, clubs will not be able to add new members or process membership payments through Club Central, and members using Self-Pay will not be able to submit dues payments either. Because these updates affect how our records are tracked, you may notice a short delay in presenting education awards or celebrating charterversaries until the end of this month.

Your club officers can still conduct all other club business, and once processing is complete by July 28, we’ll be back on track to honor your achievements and milestones properly!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move through this exciting transition. Together, we’re building a stronger District for all!

Questions? Reach out anytime at clubofficers@toastmasters.org.

JOIN US FOR A MYSTERY MEETING!

Impromptus NW is District 2's truly spontaneous speaking opportunity. We meet weekly for extemporaneous Speeches, Table Topic responses, and Evaluations!

We look forward to welcoming you to a unique Toastmasters experience for which you cannot prepare. Zoom Registration link is here!

July 17, 2025 | Pacific: 7:30 - 9:00 pm | Alaska: 6:30pm - 8:00 pm

Contact VPE Roxanne Spring, DTM with questions!

Is your club holding a special event? Celebrating a milestone? Or want people to know of a significant upcoming meeting they should join? Want to include your post here for next week's newsletter?

Fill out this form to submit your post request

2025/2026 Starburst Submission Guidelines

We're excited to share our guidelines for submitting articles to Starburst, our official District 2 newsletter. Your club's special activities deserve the spotlight, and we're here to help you shine!

Guidelines for Article Submissions:

• Topic: Focus on club special events.
• Word Limit: Try to limit posts to 200 words or less.
• Images: You may include one image with your article. Ensure it follows the Toastmasters Brand Manual (You may have to login to the Toastmasters main Site to access) and contains minimal text. We're happy to help create one if needed. If the image doesn't meet TM guidelines, we'll work with you or recreate it if we don't hear back.
• Contact Information: All articles must include your club website and/or a contact email for more information.
• Event Posts: Submit up to three consecutive posts for a single event.
• Deadline to Submit: 5:00 PM on the Friday before the upcoming Monday Starburst release.

Submission Process:

• Use the submission form to send us your article requests.
• We look forward to showcasing your amazing events in Starburst!

If you have any questions or need more clarity, feel free to reach out to Marty Varela

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This newsletter was edited by - Marty Varela, Disclaimer: The information in this newsletter is for the sole use of Toastmasters members for Toastmasters business only. It is not to be used for solicitation and distribution of non-Toastmasters materials or information.