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It’s July, and you know what that means: a brand-new Toastmasters year is here! We’ve hit the reset button, energized by all the amazing work from last year, and now we’re geared up for fresh adventure ahead.
- What’s in your sights for success this year?
- Are you aiming to complete a Level on your Pathway?
- Stepping into an exciting new role on the Club Executive Committee?
- Or maybe you’re just taking your first steps on this incredible Toastmasters journey?
Wherever you are, set your intention and charge ahead! There’s a community standing beside you, ready to celebrate your growth. Here, support is not a promise – it’s a practice.
To support the District, I’d like to introduce our team leading the charge this year:
District Director – Gillian Sheldon, DTM
Program Quality Director – Scott Schaefer
Club Growth Director – Jeannette Kreher-Heberling, DTM
Finance Manager – Keith Flint
Public Relations Manager – Richard Teel
Administration Manager – Jacqueline Pilon
Immediate Past District Director – Avis Brodie, DTM PDG PDD
Division A – John O’Hare
Area 11 – Erik Schneider
Area 12 – Stephen Nawotniak
Area 13 – Glenn Gordon, DTM
Area 14 – Kara Mather
Division C - Sherry Thompson
Area 31 – Alex Turner, DTM
Area 32 – Cliff Milligan, DTM
Area 33 – Vacant *
Area 34 – Matthew Mack
Division D - Joseph Gwizdaloski
Area 41 – Stefan Minott
Area 42 – Vacant *
Area 43 – Nick Romo
Area 44 – Sam Otto, DTM
Division E – Jerrica Wrate
Area 51 – Micah Trumble
Area 52 – Megan Bushneck
Area 53 – Amber Inglis
Area 54 – Bill Spizuoco, DTM
* If you are interested in any one of these Area Director positions, please email Gillian directly.
To start the year off strong, we’ve continued the monthly Welcome to Toastmasters & Pathways 101, as well as introducing Level 1 Launchpad sessions – perfect for helping members build a solid foundation on their Toastmasters path. Additionally, there will be additional engaging one-hour make-up sessions for club officer training in July and August, so everyone’s set for a winning year.
We’re already preparing something special for the Fall Contest! What’s in store? Stay tuned - but make sure you circle November 22nd on your calendar for an exciting in-person contest that you won’t want to miss!
Make sure you connect with us online to stay in loop on all things District 65 by following us on Facebook and Instagram. It’s the fastest way to catch updates, news, and all the shared successes in real time – along with our monthly newsletter and event emails.
This is your year to step up, stand out, and reach for your star; we are one team, and behind each one of you every step of the way!
"Ours is the only organization I know that is dedicated to the individual.
We work together to bring out the best in each of us and
then we apply our skills to help others."
– Ralph Smedley
-Gillian Sheldon, DTM
District 65, 2025-26 District Director
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