District 39 Toastmasters

Club Officer Training and Toastmaster Leadership Institute
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Join fellow members for Club Officer Training and Toastmaster Leadership Institute
Agenda:
10:00-10:45am Dashboard/Distinguished Club Program
10:50-11:40am Club Officer Breakout Sessions
11:45am-12:30pm Moments of Truth/Club Success Plan
12:30-12:45pm Break
12:45-1:30 pm Speech Craft/Youth Leadership
1:35-2:20pm Pathways
2:25-2:30pm Wrap-Up
Clubs officers!! Attend 1-hr leadership development & 1-hr Enrichment Session to earn credit toward your club’s training
goal in the Distinguished Club Program!
All Members welcome!

Club Officer Training & Writing Your Club Success Plan
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom only

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Writing Your Club Success Plan
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Club Officer Training

Club Officer Training & Understanding the Dashboard
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Monday, June 23th, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom only

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Understanding the Dashboard
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Club Officer Training

Open House - All Welcome!
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
Golden State Capitol, GSC, is hosting an OPEN HOUSE. Date: June 18, at NOON.
We are excited to have California Department of Transportation executive management to serve on a panel discussion! Panel members are Division Chief of Traffic Operations, Duper Tong; Division Chief of Financial Programming, James Anderson; and Acting Division Chief of Project Management, Sujaya Kalainesan.
Please invite your colleagues, friends and guests to this rare opportunity on June 18!

District 39 Club Officer Development
2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00
Saturday
June 7th, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
This session will include:
3 separate enrichment sessions
1 hour of Club Officer Training

90 Minutes to Distinguished
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30

How to Revitalize Your Club
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
Sunday May 18th
10:00
Zoom
Join Past International President Pat Johnson as she guides club members through a thorough assessment of the health of your club.

2025 District 39 Spring Conference and International Speech & Tall Tales Contest
2025-05-17 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-16 17:00 - 21:00 | SureStay Plus Hotel, 1981 Terminal Way, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
2025 District 39 Spring Conference
Day: Friday May 16, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Time: Friday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am -a8:00 pm
Format: In person
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of learning, networking, and inspiration at the 2025 District 39 Toastmasters Spring Conference. This year’s theme, “Believe, Lead, and Succeed,” will motivate and empower you to reach new heights in your personal professional journey. Be captivated by the wisdom and experience of Past International President Pat Johnson, who will deliver a motivational keynote and conduct an impactful workshop. Join us Friday evening for a Bonus Table Topics event. Education, networking, delicious meals, gift basket drawings, awards, and fun! This event promises to leave you inspired, equipped with new skills and ready to take on you next challenge.
Friday:
Bonus Table Topics event
Dinner
Fun
Gift Basket drawings
Parade of Banners
Saturday:
3 Meals
Tall Tales Contest
Keynote Speech
Workshops
Parade of Banners
Gift Basket Drawings
International Speech Contest
Awards

District 39 Spring District Council Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:30
Attention District Council Members! (District Executive Committee along with Presidents and Vice President Education of all District 39 Clubs in good standing)
Join us at the Spring District Council meeting to elect your new District Officers and consider other items of business in District 39
Register at the link below and let your voice be heard.

District 39 Planning Team
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
Thank you for stepping up to be part of the planning team for the district 39 Spring Conference!
Your enthusiasm and expertise are key to making this event a success, and I am thrilled to have you on board.
Our first team meeting is scheduled for:
Date: Monday, January 27th, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwude6qqzguGtK8kSIbVgMnzUtSR9Hap3e5 (link is also on the D39 calendar)
We’ll discuss key roles, set goals, and share initial ideas on how we can bring our theme – “Believe, Lead, and Succeed” – to life.
Your input will be invaluable as we shape a dynamic experience for all attendees. Please mark your calendars and come ready to share your thoughts and creative energy. Together, we’ll build something truly outstanding! If you have any questions or cannot attend, please let me know in advance.
Thank you again for your commitment and I look forward to seeing you on January 27th!

Candidate Showcase, District 39
2025-05-08 18:30 - 21:00
The District Leadership Committee (DLC) cordially invites you to attend a question-and-answer session to learn about the candidates for District 39 elective offices.
DLC-nominated candidates include:
District Director candidate: Angie Rodriguez, DTM
Program Quality Director candidate: Candidacy withdrawn April 1, 2025.
Club Growth Director candidate: Donna Lewis, DTM
Division N Director: No DLC-nominated candidate.
Division S Director: Duane White, DTM
Division E Director: Kathleen Sandoval
Division W Director: Leonidas Williamson
Division C Director: Stan Slavin
Information regarding each candidate can be found here: https://www.district39.org/district-leadership-committee-2024-2025/
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IpYFmZiBRiOXaf4zjyI4Wg
When registering, please indicate if you would like a specific question asked of a candidate.
EVENT CONTACT:
DLC Chair Lance McMahan, DTM lance.mcmahan@district39.org

New Member Orientation
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:00
Zoom only
This workshop is for new members who have joined a club in the last 90 days. Learn about club roles, club leadership, the Pathways Education program, mentoring, District training opportunities and more.

Pathways - Steps to Success
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
Zoom only
This workshop will cover choosing a Path to completing your first project in Pathways.

Division E International Speech & Tall Tales Contest
2025-04-26 14:00 - 18:00 | National Automobile Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Reno, CA, 89501, United States
Day: SaturdayDate: April 26, 2025Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmLocation:In Person only for all contestants and functionariesIn-person attendees MUST get their tickets through Eventbrite.
Spectators may attend in person or virtually
Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year, we seek to identify and recognize members with outstanding public speaking skills and ultimately award the title of “World Champion of Public Speaking” to one among our ranks. Besides begin fun, it recognizes excellence, inspires our members, and draws attention to our organization.
The purpose of a speech contest is to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities, to recognize individual Toastmasters as an encouragement to all, and to provide an opportunity for all Toastmasters to learn by observing speakers who have benefited from their Toastmasters training. Each contest focuses on a particular set of skills, providing a terrific opportunity to learn about a specific area of communication.
Contestants please arrive at 1:30 pm for contestant briefing.Judges please arrive at 1:30 pm for judges briefing.Functionaries please arrive at 1:30 pm for functionary briefing.

Event Flyer

April District Executive Council Meeting
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Attention District Leaders! Join us for a DEC Meeting to discuss District Alignment. The DEC will review the alignment and recommend consideration at the Spring District Council Meeting on May 14, 2024

Division West (W) and Division Central (C) International Speech & Tall Tales Contest
2025-04-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Living Hope Church St. B, 410 Gateway Dr., Dixon, CA, 95620, United States
Day: Saturday
Date: April 12th, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: In-Person only (attendees may join on Zoom)
Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year, we seek to identify and recognize members with outstanding public speaking skills and ultimately award the title of “World Champion of Public Speaking” to one among our ranks. Besides begin fun, it recognizes excellence, inspires our members, and draws attention to our organization.
The purpose of a speech contest is to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities, to recognize individual Toastmasters as an encouragement to all, and to provide an opportunity for all Toastmasters to learn by observing speakers who have benefited from their Toastmasters training. Each contest focuses on a particular set of skills, providing a terrific opportunity to learn about a specific area of communication.

Area 51 and 52 International Speech & Tall Tales Contest
2025-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | First Christian Church, 3901 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, 95819
Day: Friday
Date: April 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Format: In-Person only for all contestants and functionaries.
Spectators may attend in person or online.
Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year, we seek to identify and recognize members with outstanding public speaking skills and ultimately award the title of “World Champion of Public Speaking” to one among our ranks. Besides begin fun, it recognizes excellence, inspires our members, and draws attention to our organization.
The purpose of a speech contest is to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities, to recognize individual Toastmasters as an encouragement to all, and to provide an opportunity for all Toastmasters to learn by observing speakers who have benefited from their Toastmasters training. Each contest focuses on a particular set of skills, providing a terrific opportunity to learn about a specific area of communication.
Contestants, please arrive at 5:45 pm for the contestants briefing.
Functionaries, please arrive at 5:30 pm for the functionary briefing.
Judges, please arrive at 5:15 pm for the judges briefing.

New Member Orientation - District Wide
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30
Thursday
April 10th, 2025
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Zoom only
Topics covered:
Our Organization
Why Toastmasters
New Member Worksheet
The role of the Roles
Stepping into Pathways
Leadership

Pathways - Steps to Success
2025-04-09 17:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
April 9th
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Zoom only
How to Navigate Pathways
The Tool that helps you Learn – Know, Wonder, Learn
Feedback – Use it to Support Your Club
and more…

Division S International Speech & Tall Tales Contest
2025-04-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Galt Police Department, 455 Industrial Dr, Galt, CA, 95632, United States
Day: Saturday
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Format: In-Person only for all contestants and functionaries.
Spectators may attend in person or online.
Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year, we seek to identify and recognize members with outstanding public speaking skills and ultimately award the title of “World Champion of Public Speaking” to one among our ranks. Besides begin fun, it recognizes excellence, inspires our members, and draws attention to our organization.
The purpose of a speech contest is to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities, to recognize individual Toastmasters as an encouragement to all, and to provide an opportunity for all Toastmasters to learn by observing speakers who have benefited from their Toastmasters training. Each contest focuses on a particular set of skills, providing a terrific opportunity to learn about a specific area of communication.
Contestants, please arrive at 10:00 am for the contestants briefing.
Functionaries, please arrive at 10:30 am for the functionary briefing.
Judges, please arrive at 11:00 am for the judges briefing.

Area 12 International Speech & Tall Tales Contest
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Congregational Church Annex Building, 627 Sunnyside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Day: Saturday
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Format: In-Person only for all contestants and functionaries.
Spectators may attend in person or online.
Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year, we seek to identify and recognize members with outstanding public speaking skills and ultimately award the title of “World Champion of Public Speaking” to one among our ranks. Besides begin fun, it recognizes excellence, inspires our members, and draws attention to our organization.
The purpose of a speech contest is to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities, to recognize individual Toastmasters as an encouragement to all, and to provide an opportunity for all Toastmasters to learn by observing speakers who have benefited from their Toastmasters training. Each contest focuses on a particular set of skills, providing a terrific opportunity to learn about a specific area of communication.
Contestants please arrive at 8:30 am for the contestants briefing.
Functionaries please arrive at 8:30 am for the functionary briefing.
Judges please arrive at 8:30 am for the judges briefing.

Bits 'N Speeches Open House
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:30
Bits ‘N Speeches open house is at their new home base: Cosumnes River College.
We want to invite our fellow Toastmasters to this exciting open house. David Goad will be our guest speaker. There will be snacks, and fun!
Join us at the WINN building @ Cosumnes River College. Use the college address: 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
Enter on the Bruceville side; building is on the right side & can be seen from the parking lot (front 2 story building with large windows) We will meet in room 251 on the second floor.
There is a $2 parking fee
This will be a HYBRID meeting

Division North (N) International Speech & Tall Tales
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | River Of Life Church, 3210 Oro Dam Blvd E, Oroville, CA, 95966, United States
Day: Saturday
Date: March 29th, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: In-Person only
Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year, we seek to identify and recognize members with outstanding public speaking skills and ultimately award the title of “World Champion of Public Speaking” to one among our ranks. Besides begin fun, it recognizes excellence, inspires our members, and draws attention to our organization.
The purpose of a speech contest is to provide an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities, to recognize individual Toastmasters as an encouragement to all, and to provide an opportunity for all Toastmasters to learn by observing speakers who have benefited from their Toastmasters training. Each contest focuses on a particular set of skills, providing a terrific opportunity to learn about a specific area of communication.
Contestants, please arrive at 12:30 for contestant briefing.
Judges, please arrive at 12:30 for judges briefing.
Functionaries, please arrive at 12:30 for functionary briefing.
