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Jim Prestwood has passed away
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and fellow Toastmaster Jim Prestwood, DTM. Jim passed away on May 22nd, 2023 after a long battle with Cancer. A Service will be held for Jim on Saturday, June 10th, at 11 am at Sequoia Church, 1050 South Union Road, […]
2023 District 39 Speech Contest Winners
Congratulations to District 39 Toastmasters International Speech Winners!!! From left to right: Second Place Winner – Guleenna Bakshi First Place – Donnie Crandell Third Place Winner – Mirka Johnson Congratulations to District 39 Evaluation Speech Contest Winners!!! From left to right: Second Place Winner – Cole Garcia First Place Winner – Marcy Johnson Third […]
2023-2024 District 39 Trio Elect – Congratulations
Congratulations to Lance McMahan DTM as incoming District 39 Director Elect Laura Gregory DTM as incoming Program Quality Director Elect Donna Lewis DTM as incoming Club Growth Director Elect. They were elected at the 2023 District 39 Council meeting held virtually on May 10 at 6:30pm. It was an uncontested race. The District Administrator submitted […]
Beat the Clock – May 1 thru June 30
Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and reach membership goals on time. In that spirit, “Beat the Clock” is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—and with a bang. The goal for your club is to earn the “Beat the Clock” award! Make this a contest in […]
Conducting Hybrid Contests
We recognize that many of you have started preparing for upcoming speech contests and have questions about conducting contests in the hybrid format. As a reminder, for the 2022-2023 speech contest cycle, Districts must select a format of either online or hybrid for each level of the contest (i.e. Area, Division, District). Hybrid and online contests are an exception to […]
Triple Crown Requirement – 2022-2023
To receive the Triple Crown, complete: Any three of the 55 levels in the eleven Paths for clubs in District 39 AND Successfully complete any one of the following five activities by June 30, 2023: Sponsor a new club in District 39; or Mentor a new club in District 39; or Coach a club in […]
Clubs with New Members in January
Congratulations to the following clubs for adding new members In January 2022, these clubs gained one or more members, and therefore MAY be eligible for the spin to win a $25 Toastmaster certificate on February 12. If you are an officer, please email Lance McMahan at as quickly as possible and confirm the members […]
December Toastmasters Leadership Institute and Club Officer Training
Join District 39’s Toastmaster Leadership Institute with keynote, Pres Vasilev, 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking. 9:00AM – 10:15AM: How to Uncover the Glory of Your Story™ [Pres Vasilev] In this interactive storytelling workshop, the 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking Pres Vasilev will reveal the most powerful storytelling secrets. Watch Pres Vasilev’s winning World Championship speech, engage in […]
Sheryl Roush Video – “Market Like A Pro: How to Promote Your Club to Potential Members”
Sheryl Roush – “Market Like A Pro: How to Promote Your Club to Potential Members” Learn tried-and-proven tips. Understand best placement of elements in the layout and why. Be creative while respecting TI branding. Attract guests and new members to your Club. Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDD, Accredited Speaker, shares her 45+ years in graphic design, […]
Renewal Opportunities
Congratulations to the Winners Membership Base + 1 on October 5, 2021 ($50 Certificate) Membership Dues are Due, and Your Club could win one of three $50 gift certificates! On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, have your membership equal your base, plus one. Three clubs will be selected at random during the District Executive Committee […]
I Reinvested In My Growth
Would you like to win a few bucks for your club? 1 – Renew 8 by September 8, 2021 ($10 Certificate) Submit 8 or more membership renewals by Wednesday, September 8, 2021. You must also submit your […]
Member’s Dues Are Due!
If you are a club officer – a couple of tips to help you with your renewals… Don’t let a couple of late members hold up your renewal – renew the members whose dues you have collected so you can meet the deadline! The others can be renewed as you collect their dues. Don’t wait […]
Ralph Smedley Award
Smedley Award: Add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30. Award: Smedley Award Club Banner Ribbon 10% percent discount (expires in 6 months) Requirements: Aug 1-Sep 30, 2021 5 new, dual or reinstated members Join date between 8/1/2021-9/30/2021 Payments received by World Headquarters no later than […]
Hybrid Meeting Recommendations
Greetings amazing Toastmasters, Since some clubs are starting to meet in person again, it won’t be too long before others follow suit. Theo Pope, one of our leaders at District 39, worked with his team of advisors to develop a document titled Hybrid Meeting Recommendations. This document is the result of his High Performance Leadership […]
You Are Appreciated
Hello fellow “39ers”! It’s no secret that Toastmasters dues are due for renewing your membership. But why do we encourage you to renew your membership? The answers are simple: You can continue to build the skills you need to become a more confident public speaker (yes, even in a virtual environment). You can […]
Virtual DECM 2021-01-16
Virtual DECM 2021-01-16 District Director Ed Johnson, DTM
2023 – 2024 Call for Nominations
A signed District Leader Agreement and Release Statement A Candidate Application A complete District Leader Biographical Information […]
