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DLC

District Leadership Committee

Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Journey and Make a Bigger Impact as a District Leader.

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Are you ready to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact?

We invite you to apply—or nominate another member—for a District Officer role for the 2026–2027 term.

District leadership is a rewarding opportunity to serve members, strengthen clubs, and develop advanced leadership skills—while being part of an inspiring team.

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📅 Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
👉 Now is the time to step forward and lead.

Available Positions

The positions available at the moment are the following:

Appointed Positions

     

Area Directors

Division A – 4 areas

Division B – 4 areas

Division C – 4 areas

Division D – 5 areas

Division E – 4 areas

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Core Team

          Finance Manager

         Administration Manager

         Parliamentarian

         IT Manager

         Alignment and  Logistics Manager

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Elected Positions

     

Division Directors

Division A Director

Division B Director

Division C Director

Division D Director

Division E Director

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​​Core Team

District Director

Program Quality Director

Club Growth Director

Public Relations Manager

 

Qualifications and Responsibilities

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Do you have doubts whether you qualify for the role? What would you be exactly doing in a certain position? You can find in the following links different sources of information to solve your doubts: 

 

📘 District Leadership Handbook

Clear role descriptions and qualification requirements

 

🧭 District Leader Competencies

Key skills expected for each leadership role

 

You can also consult the  📜 District Administrative Bylaws:

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Article VII: Officers

Article VII: Duties of Officers

 

💬 Still have questions? Speak with a current District leader to hear firsthand about their experience.​

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🗓️ Key Dates & Timeline

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Dec 28th 2025     Call for nominations

Jan 31st 2026       Deadline to declare

Feb 10th 2026      Candidates interviews

Mar 28th 2026      DLC submits report

Apr 11th 2026        Nominations published

May 9th 2026        District Elections (online)

Jul 1st 2026            Term begins

 

📝 How to Apply or Nominate​

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✅ Application Steps:

  1. Download and complete all four documents:

  2. Review the Requirements for the Office

  3. Prepare a high-quality headshot photo (preferably with a white background)

  4. Save each document with your first name followed by the name of the form

  5. Email all signed documents and your photo to: toastmasterclaudia@gmail.com

 

📩 You will receive confirmation once your application is received.

 

⚠️ Missing documents will require resubmission by a given deadline. If the deadline is missed, the application will be removed.

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🎤 Interview Process

  • Interviews begin mid-February

  • Conducted by two members of the District Leadership Committee

  • ⏱️ Duration: approximately one hour

 

✅ What Happens Next?

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Appointed Positions

  • Recommended candidates are contacted by the DLC Chair

  • Final approval is at the discretion of the Elected District Director

  • Term begins July 1, 2026

Elected Positions

  • Recommended candidates appear on the ballot

  • Elections will be held during the District Council Meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2026

  • Candidates not recommended may still be nominated from the floor

 

🗳️ Election Process Overview

District elections follow Protocol 9.0: District Campaigns and Elections.

Key points:

  • DLC Report will be shared by  March 28, 2026

  • Candidate names, photos, and biographies published

  • Voting occurs during the District Council Meeting

 

📣 Campaign Guidelines

  • Campaigning must follow Protocol 9.0 and Policy 3.0: Ethics & Conduct

  • Candidates may send two campaign communications

  • Messages are sent via the District Administration Manager

 

📂 Forms & Resources

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📄 Required Forms

 

📚 Helpful Resources

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Learn more:

 

📩 Questions?

If you need clarification at any stage, contact the District Leadership Chair at:
toastmasterclaudia@gmail.com

✨ We look forward to welcoming the next generation of District leaders!

 

💡 Leadership Tip

Leadership growth begins the moment you raise your hand. You don’t need to be perfect—just willing!

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👥 District Leadership Committee:

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DLC Chair

  • Claudia Villarreal

Division Representatives

  • Division A: Ana Loureda

  • Division B: Janine de la Fuente

  • Division C: Rafael Marques

  • Division D: Bruno Afonso

  • Division E: 

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