Leaders news draft
Thanks to all the wonderful Toastmasters we reached out to, both those who pondered and declined, and those who pondered and decided to step up to district leadership.
We are delighted to introduce your nominated candidates for elected executive positions including your new TRIO and DIVISION DIRECTORS. The newly elected team will officially begin their year on July 1st, 2026.
Everyone is invited to join us Saturday April 12th at 10:30 a.m. for an online “Candidates Showcase” to meet these dynamic Toastmasters:
| District Director | Melody Helleouet | yes |
| Program Quality Director | Sneha Attili | yes |
| Program Quality Director | Mark Hurrell, DTM | yes |
| Club Growth Director #1 | Ahmed Hussain | yes |
| Club Growth Director #2 | Vacant | |
| Division A Director | Maria Popova | yes |
| Division B Director | Claudette Yeomans | Not yet |
| Division C Director | Nick Zarei | Not yet |
| Division D Director | Vacant | |
| Division E Director | Ali Mokhtarian | yes |
| Division F Director | Vacant | |
| Division G Director | Ajibike Ige | yes |
| Division H Director | Torsten Lenk | yes |
| Division J Director | Lisa Lieu | yes |
Trio
Division Directors
Nick Zarei
For Division C Director
This report is deemed 'Incomplete' as there are still three vacant positions to fill:
- Division D (Vancouver region)
- Division F (Burnaby region)
- Club Growth Director #2 (Toastmasters International guidelines require 2 candidates for this position)
Any qualifying member of District 21 may apply to run for these vacant positions as a FLOOR CANDIDATE during the April 12th Elections.
All floor candidates must declare their intent to run, in writing, to our District Director at least seven (7) days prior to the April 12 District Council Meeting and elections.
If you are interested in applying, please review the qualifications for Club Growth Director and Division Director before submitting an Application form and Leadership Agreement.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqOD2xSnxw_Zj0CHlN2gdvh52NZzIhcZ?usp=drive_link
Upon approval from our District Director, the floor candidate must attend the April 12th District Council Business Meeting and be prepared to deliver a 2:00 campaign speech.
For more information: DLC Chair at @email
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS: your participation matters! It's important to register for our April 12th Business Meeting and show your support for this awesome roster of candidates!
Heartfelt thanks to our District Leadership Committee members for their behind-the-scenes teamwork and commitment to identify outstanding leadership candidates for the new year.
And a special thanks to our longtime Parliamentarian Rick Sydor, DTM, PID for his guidance and wisdom throughout the election process.
~ Virginia Keast, DLC Chair 2026-2027
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Why are AREA DIRECTORS not on the list?
Introduced during last September’s District Council meeting, AREA DIRECTOR positions are elected through our Area Council Meetings, which are now taking place across the district.
If you are interested in developing your leadership skills next year, please contact your AD or district executive officer as soon as possible. If the AD is not available in your current area this year, there are many other vital committee and leadership roles waiting for you to try!