For information about applying to become a 2024-2025 District 16 Leader, go to https://www.d16toastmasters.org/2024-2025-district-leadership-nominations/
Biographical Information about the 2023-2024 Trio:
District Director – Ray Willis
Program Quality Director – Ron Mixer
Club Growth Director – Praveen Nagarajan
2023-2024 – Area and Division Directors:
Division O – Teva Thomas, PM2
Division K – Bryce Wooten, SR1
Division L – Chandra Nandikolla, DTM
Division T – Ron Olsen, DTM
Division U – Wanda Olsen, DTM
In addition to the opportunity to participate in club responsibilities, Toastmasters members meeting certain qualifications and prerequisites also may also serve in leadership positions on District 16, which is made up of individual clubs in Oklahoma.
The different district positions are as follows:
- District Director- Ray Willis
- Program Quality Director- Ron Mixer
- Club Growth Director- Praveen Nagarajan
- Public Relations Manager- Tina Kaminski
- Administration Manager- Tawonna Jackson
- Finance Manager- Debbie Rowden
- District Parliamentarian- Lindsey Williams
- Immediate Past District Director- Mike Kirkland
Serving as a District leader is a great responsibility and an exciting opportunity, filled with chances for members to renew their perspective, practice teamwork and develop their capacity to translate values and strategies into productive actions.
Club Coaches, Sponsors, and Mentors
Club Coach
The Club Coach Program allows experienced Toastmasters members to assist in rebuilding club membership and restoring club quality. A successful club coach will:
- Build rapport with club officers and members
- Instill enthusiasm, camaraderie, and structure within the club
- Assess the club environment and recommend best practices for success
- Work with club officers to develop a Club Success Plan
- Motivate the club to strive for Distinguished Club Program (DCP) recognition
Coaches who help clubs achieve Distinguished status (or higher) in the Distinguished Club Program will receive credit in the education program and a digital certificate of accomplishment. We’re always looking for Club Coaches. If you’re interested, please contact cgd.district16tm@gmail.com.
Club Sponsors
Some of the most famous names in business have sponsored clubs, including AT&T, Bank of America, Chevron, eBay, Google, and Microsoft. Sponsored clubs provide their members with the confidence and communication skills to flourish in their jobs; as members are able to deliver stronger presentations at work, lead more productive staff meetings and relate better with clients and colleagues.
A sponsor typically provides one or more of the following:
- Meeting location
- Charter fee
- New member fee
- Membership dues
- Incentives for completion of Toastmasters education paths
Club Sponsors have one of the most fun jobs of all! If you’re interested, please contact cgd.district16tm@gmail.com.
Club Mentors
Mentors provide members with help and practical advice, such as tips on preparing speeches and on club roles and responsibilities. They encourage protégés to grow as leaders and offer them reassurance if they hit a rough patch.
- Be a member for a minimum of six months
- Have completed mentor training
- Have expertise in the area in which the protégé wants to grow
- Meet with a protégé at least two hours every month for at least six months
Club Mentors are able to nurture club members into greatness! If you’re interested, please contact cgd.district16tm@gmail.com.
District leaders must uphold Toastmasters International’s bylaws, policies and protocols. For further information and clarification, please regard the governing documents at http://www.toastmasters.org/GovDocs as the ultimate source of authority on any given topic.
More details about district leadership positions can be found here in the District Leadership Handbook.