District 50 Toastmasters

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2026-2027 District 50 Leadership Team! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the newly elected leaders who will guide District 50 Toastmasters through its next chapter of excellence and growth!

District Trio Members Elected:
🔹 District Director - Dr. Walter TheEncourager Price, DTM
🔹 Program Quality Director - Shane Gilmore, EH5, EC5
🔹 Club Growth Director - Debra Cadet, PI4

Division Directors-Elect:
🔹 Eastern Division - Nancy Manning, DTM
🔹 Frontier Division - Angelica Rodriguez, PI5
🔹 Metro Division - Don Teague, PM5, IP5
🔹 Plains Division - Sulabh Sharma, DL3
🔹 Southern Division - Cindy Horton, PM5, IP4
🔹 Town North Division - Joan Bradee, PM3
🔹 Ozark Division - Clint Copeland, TC5

Join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders as they prepare to serve our district! 👏

District 50 Toastmasters invites you to our 2026 Spring Conference, Destination Excellence, on May 1–2 at the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX.

Across our six divisions, members are coming together for two days of:

🏆 District-level speech contests – Evaluation on Friday night and International on Saturday night.

📚 Focused education sessions – Practical tools to sharpen your communication, leadership, and club success.

🎖 Recognition & Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Ceremony – Celebrate achievements from across District 50, including newly minted Distinguished Toastmasters.

🤝 Connection across the district – Meet members from clubs all over Eastern, Frontier, Plains, Metro, Town North, Southern, and our incoming Ozark Division.

Whether you’re:

a brand-new member finding your voice,

an experienced communicator ready for fresh inspiration, or

a leader looking for new ideas for your club, community and sphere of influence—
Destination Excellence is for you.

📅 Dates & Location
Friday–Saturday, May 1–2, 2026
UT Dallas – Richardson, Texas

🎟 Registration & Details
Conference information and registration are available at https://d50tm.org/conference/.

Come learn, connect, and be inspired as we celebrate another year of growth, and look ahead to welcoming Ozark Division into District 50 on July 1.

Make Destination Excellence your next step in your Toastmasters journey. We’d love to see you there.

✝️ Easter reminds us that the most powerful stories are ones of hope, renewal, and transformation.

As communicators and leaders, we have the privilege of sharing stories that move people, spark change, and build community. May this Easter renew that courage in each of us. Speak with warmth, lead with purpose, and connect with one another more deeply.

🕊️ Happy Easter from District 50!

Chag Sameach! 🕍 As we celebrate Passover, a time of freedom, reflection, and coming together, we're reminded of the power of storytelling. We believe every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard. Wishing a joyful and meaningful Passover to all who are celebrating!

May this season of freedom inspire us to share our stories, speak with courage, and connect across every table.

Destination Excellence is coming, and you are invited!

District 50 Toastmasters is excited to present our 2026 Spring Conference, Destination Excellence, on May 1-2 at the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas.

This is the premier event of the year for Toastmasters! Two days packed with:

✈️ Live speech and evaluation contests featuring our district's best

🎓 Dynamic educational sessions to sharpen your communication and leadership skills

🤝 Meaningful connections with fellow Toastmasters from across District 50

Whether you are a longtime member or just getting started on your Toastmasters journey, Destination Excellence is your destination for growth, inspiration, and celebration.

Priority pricing is available now through March 31. Do not wait, rates go up on April 1!

Individual Passenger: $50 (Priority) / $75 (Standard)
Club Crew: $75 (Priority) / $100 (Standard)

Register today at d50tm.org/conference and secure your spot!

Tag your Toastmasters friends below and let them know - Destination Excellence is the place to be this spring!

Eid Mubarak to all District 50 Toastmasters members, families, and friends who are celebrating.

We wish you joy, peace, and meaningful time with your loved ones at the close of Ramadan and throughout the year.

Ready to thrive on your DTM journey? Join us for 'Toastmasters Thrive: Your Path to DTM,' a conversation with DaWane Wanek, DTM, PDD.

Discover practical strategies, avoid common pitfalls, and build momentum with Pathways, club, and district roles.

📅 March 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST | Virtual
✨ Register now: http://bit.ly/44QZBqg