Now is the time to advance your skills to the next level!
The upcoming new District 77 is seeking diligent appointed and vol-inspired leaders for the 2026 – 2027 Toastmasters year.
Leadership in Toastmasters is more than a role—it is a journey of growth, connection, and transformation. By stepping into a leadership position, you:
Expand Your Skills: Develop invaluable competencies in communication, time management, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking.
Inspire and Empower: As a leader, you have the unique opportunity to motivate members, foster growth, and contribute to the success of our District.
Build Lifelong Connections: Create meaningful relationships with members across the District who will support, challenge, and inspire you.
Achieve Personal Fulfillment: Experience the joy of helping others rise while discovering your own leadership potential.
As a District Leader, you experience many opportunities to practice skills that will enhance your ability to work with a diverse group of clubs, officers, and members. District Leadership promises the perfect platform to sharpen your personal brand of influence and develop leadership skills.
See below for the appointed positions for the next term. Please review the District Leader Qualifications and Responsibilities and the District Leader Competencies.
Additional opportunities will be available to serve as 2026 – 2027 District committee chairs, project managers, and team members which will be announced after elections.
If you want to have your nomination considered or if you would like to nominate someone else, please complete and submit the District Leader Nominating Form. Also complete and submit a Candidate Application, Officer Agreement and Release Form and District Leader Biographical Information to the District Director-Elect, Dr. Gaytan Glover, Sr., DTM at [email protected].
Toastmasters District 77 Public Relations Team
Our Public Relations Team will focus on achieving the following key objectives:
Enhance District Visibility – Build awareness of District 77’s mission, events, and achievements across local and digital media platforms to strengthen our community presence.
Amplify Member Success Stories – Develop compelling narratives that showcase member achievements, personal growth, and leadership development to inspire current and prospective members.
Strengthen Media Relations – Cultivate partnerships with local media outlets and influencers to secure consistent coverage of district initiatives and milestone events.
Expand Digital Presence – Create and maintain engaging content across social media channels, newsletters, and the district website to reach diverse audiences and foster member engagement.
Drive Membership Growth – Implement targeted communication campaigns that attract new members while retaining current ones through consistent, value-driven messaging.
Support Club Communications – Provide resources, guidance, and training to club-level leaders to ensure cohesive messaging and effective local communications
To help fulfill the above objectives, PRM-Appointed Lessie Hayes, DTM is looking for the following team members
1. Public Relations Assistant – Assists the Public Relations Manager with the overall PR strategy by helping to coordinate communications projects, assisting with event promotion, managing administrative tasks, and helping to ensure timely delivery of PR initiatives across all channels. 1 slot
2. Social Media Team – Creates, schedules, and manages engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Monitors audience interaction responds to comments, and tracks analytics to optimize reach and engagement with district members and the community. 2 slots: LeNelle Thompson, Your Name___________________
3. Website Team – Maintains and updates the district website to ensure all information is current, accurate, and user-friendly. Manages website navigation, uploads new content, and ensures the site effectively represents District 77’s mission and programs. 3 slots
4. Newsletter Copy Editor – Edits compelling written content for district newsletters and communications. Ensures messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with district branding while proofreading for accuracy and quality before distribution. 1 slot
5. Newsletter Design Editor – arranges the compelling written content for the district newsletters and communications. Ensures the messages and content are consistent and aligned with district branding while working to make the newsletter pleasing to the eye and appealing to readers. 1 slot
6. Media Outreach Team – helps to build and maintain relationships with local journalists, news outlets, and media contacts. Pitches district stories and achievements to secure media coverage; coordinates press releases and manages inquiries from the media. 2/3 slots
7. Technical Team – This team will include a Zoom Master, and other Zoom assistants, there is a need for people to assist Toastmasters that may need help with their pathway journeys or help with their devices to attend meetings etc. 4/5 slots.
If interested contact Lessie Hayes, Public Relations Manager 2026-2027 at [email protected].
