Call for 2026-2027 District Leaders Extended

The deadline for candidate declarations has been extended to March 15, 2026. However, do not delay in submitting paperwork.

As a reminder, ALL candidates must be reviewed by the DLC. Therefore, nomination paperwork for all candidates must be submitted to the DLC prior to the deadline. Additionally, Division Directors are eligible to be re-elected to one (1) succeeding term. Nomination paperwork must still be submitted if seeking re-election. Minimum volunteer requirement for Division Director candidates is to have served six (6) months on the District Council and typical membership requirements apply.

Are you or someone you know interested in a district leader position? To be nominated, elected, and hold office, a member must meet the following requirements:

• Be a member in good standing of a club in good standing

• Meet the qualifications of the position as stated in the Candidate Application

• Complete three required forms: Nominating Form, District Officer Biographical Information, District Leader Agreement and Release Statement

All forms are available from the District 49 website: https://www.district49.org/call-for-candidates

All candidates must submit the forms listed above and a photo to be posted with biographical information on the district website to the District Leadership Committee Chair, by March 15, 2026. If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, check out the Elections Toolkit on the Toastmasters International website or email those questions with the subject “Nomination Questions” to dlc.d49.2026@gmail.com .

Aiko Hemingway, DTM

District Leadership Committee Chair

Immediate Past District Director, District 49