Fall 2025 Online Speech Contest Schedule
Here is the Fall 2025 Online Speech Contest Schedule. Please contact your Area or Division Director for the Zoom link
District 29 Mid-Year Summit
Saturday, November 8, 2025 Schedule: 8:30 am: Registration 9am – 3pm: Education Event 4-6pm: Cocktail Networking Hour Join us for a day of individual excellence and growth toward your Toastmasters goal and an evening of celebrating our club spirit through color!!! Ticketing Options: Exclusive Early Bird All-Day Pass (both events) – $71 Daytime Education Event – $29 Cocktail Networking Event – $50 Registration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/district-29-mid-year-summit–2025 Note: Space is limited, so get our tickets today! (early-bird access ends 10/10)
New Member Fee
“New Member Fee Update — As announced during the August Board Briefing, the new member fee will increase to $25 USD on October 1, 2025. This one-time fee supports administrative costs, Base Camp system access, and provides new members with their first path. The fee has remained unchanged for 20 years, predating our current online engagement system, making this adjustment necessary to continue providing quality member support and services.” This is published at the “September 2025 Leader Letter” https://www.toastmasters.org/Membership/Leadership/the-leader-letter/leader-letter-september-2025/club-news-september-2025/
D29 Toastmasters Winter TLI In-Person at GMU
Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dist-29-toastmasters-leadership-institute-tli-in-person-training-at-gmu-tickets-1734650699939 Saturday, December 6 8am-1pm EST George Mason University Merten Hall (#35) 4441 George Mason Blvd Fairfax, VA 22030 Visitors Parking is at the Rappahannock River Parking Deck (#42), then please proceed to Merten Hall (#35, see photo).
3, 2, 1 success Incentive winners
Congratulations to our 3,2,1 Success Incentive Winners! We are excited to recognize the following clubs for meeting all requirements of the D29 – 3,2,1 Success Incentive: Reston Town Center (Div D, Area 41) Toasters’ Choice (Div F, Area 62) Quantico Stafford Happy Hour (Div F, Area 64) These outstanding clubs have each earned: A $50 Toastmasters International gift card 3 FREE tickets to the Educational Portion of the D29 Mid-Year Summit A 10% discount for their remaining members on the Educational Portion Let’s celebrate their commitment to growth, learning, and excellence in District 29!
How to Create a Toastmasters’ Speech in 12 Minutes Workshop
How to Create a Toastmasters Speech in 12 Minutes A Hands-On Workshop with Edmond Joe 9 October, 12:00–1:00 PM ET Zoom – Hosted by the Wizard of Ahs Club, District 29 What You’ll Learn: – How to quickly craft a compelling Toastmasters speech – Hands-on guidance from a seasoned Toastmasters leader – Leave the workshop with a completed speech! About the Speaker: Edmond Joe is a dynamic Toastmasters leader and educator known for his creativity and clarity in public speaking. As VP Membership of PMIWDC#01 and VP Education of the Library of Congress Toastmasters clubs, Edmond fosters excellence and inclusion. He created this fast-paced, interactive workshop while teaching school-age children the fundamentals of public speaking. In 2025, Edmond was honored as an invited speaker at Toastmasters International Convention. Open to All Toastmasters Join us for this engaging and productive session! Email Tirza Austin at [email protected] and 571-575-2159 to register.
District Events
Membership Retention Session Recording
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/52lPUQplJkMHkybtDLnmANfqXFoa6U3ISMqT5MQQ7QHf7E5ap-qV7n9NW865cIR5.FCRqSgo3-mPHIA5G Passcode: .afd9X4b Description – Unlock the secret to building stronger clubs and future leaders by focusing on member engagement and growth. Join us for an interactive session packed with strategies, real examples, and an hands-on activity designed to help your club thrive and your members shine.
Other
Stay Informed: The State of Toastmasters International
Stay Informed: The State of Toastmasters International You are encouraged to review the following resources regarding the overall state of Toastmasters International. These resources include the March 2025 CEO Report and important information about the upcoming District Realignment that will impact the 2026-2027 program year. Chartering new clubs and attracting new members continue to be significant stumbling blocks to healthy organizational growth. Each of us can do our part by maintaining our clubs with robust and meaningful content and inviting our friends, family, and colleagues to participate. CEO Report August 2025 District Realignment Letter Realignment District Maps Joint Realignment Committee Responsibilities District Realignment FAQ