It is that time of the year again – as part of our commitment to fostering leadership and excellence in communication, we are thrilled to announce the official “Call for District Nominations
We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals who are willing to take on leadership roles to shape the future of District 20 Toastmasters. This is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to the growth and success of our vibrant Toastmasters community.
The District Leadership Chair along with his committee will receive nominations from active members of District 20 for the following District positions for the term 2025-2026:
District Director
Program Quality Director
Club Growth Director
Division Directors (for Divisions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)
اعزائي عائلة القطاع 20،
حان الوقت مرة أخرى – كجزء من التزامنا بتعزيز القيادة والتميز في التواصل، يسرنا الإعلان رسمياً عن “فتج باب الترشيحات للقطاع” الخاص بالفترة القادمة.
نبحث عن أفراد مخلصين ومتحمسين جاعزين لتحمل المسؤولية ويرغبون في تولي دور قيادي لتشكيل مستقبل نوادي التوستماسترز في القطاع 20. إنها فرصة فريدة للمساهمة في نمو ونجاح مجتمع التوستماسترز النابض بالحياة لدينا.
سيقوم رئيس لجنة القيادة في القطاع بالتعاون مع فريقه بتلفي الترشيحات من الأعضاء النشطين في القطاع 20 للمناصب التالية خلال الفترة 2025-2026:
– مدير القطاع
– مدير جودة البرامج
– مدير نمو الأندية
– (A، B، C، D، E، F، G، H، I)
To help choose our future district leaders, District 20 Director is pleased to appoint DTM Khalid Abdulla as the District Leadership Committee Chair for the term 2024-2025. A distinguished leader who has left an indelible mark on District 20 and Toastmasters fraternity. Served as District Director (2022-2023), Program Quality Director (2021-2022), and Club Growth Director (2020-2021), he exemplified visionary leadership and a commitment to excellence. His tenure as Division B Director (2019-2020) further solidified his reputation as a driving force in empowering clubs and members alike. DTM Khalid’s dedication extends beyond leadership roles at the District, and he would often be seen supporting clubs with leadership roles quite proactively.
Chairs the nomination committee.
Sends out notices for nominations.
Ensures Nominations committee understands their functions.
Ensures up to date forms and other relevant information on the website.
Actively looks for candidates, where necessary
Ensures all protocol, policies and procedures met
Heads committee during candidate interviews and asks questions.
Presents report to Council at DTAC.
The requirement for and methods of appointment of this committee are set out in Bylaw XI (d) and Policy Statement I-14, as well as in the Policies document under ‘District Nominating Committee Procedural Rules VI E 8’. The committee is required to exert itself to implement the principle of spreading opportunities for leadership throughout the District as far as is practicable.
The Nomination (via the District Leader Nominating Form) should be sent to the DLC Chair (khalid.a.y@gmail.com) and cc the District Director (dd.district20@gmail.
Nominations may also be made from the floor by any member of the District Council or their proxy holder only if the floor candidate meets the requirements set forth in Article VII (e) of the administrative bylaws and has been evaluated by the District Leadership Committee for that specific role in that election cycle.
Attach the following documents with the nomination form:
– Officer Agreement and Release Statement
– District Leader Biographical Information Form
– List of Club/District Offices held earlier (snapshot from Toastmasters Profile)
Other Resources:
– District Nominations
– District Leader Qualifications and Responsibilities
– Candidate Application Checklist
– Candidate Evaluation Form
– District Campaigns & Elections
– District Leader Competencies
– Election Toolkit
Note: The list of DLC-nominated candidates will be published on the District 20 website as per the timeline given below before the Annual District Council Meeting.
For more information about these roles, refer to the District Leadership Handbook and the District Administrative Bylaws, Article VII: Officers and the Bylaws of Toastmasters International in the Governing Documents.
For any further queries, please contact the DLC Chair DTM Khalid Abdulla (khalid.a.y@gmail.com).
Being part of the District 20 Toastmasters leadership team is a rewarding experience that offers personal and professional growth. We encourage all eligible members to consider stepping into leadership roles and contribute to the continued success of our Toastmasters district. Your commitment and enthusiasm will undoubtedly shape the future of District 20.
أن تكون جزءًا من فريق القيادة في القطاع 20 لهو تجربة مجزية تحفز على النمو على الصعيدين الشخصي والمهني. إننا نشجع جميع الأعضاء المؤهلين على التفكير في تولي الأدوار القيادية والمساهمة في استمرار نجاح القطاع. إن التزامكم وحماسكم سيشكلان بلا شك مستقبل القطاع 20.
!شكرًا لكم على تفانيكم، ونتطلع إلى رؤية مجموعة قوية من المرشحين.
Thank you for your dedication to Toastmasters, and we look forward to a strong pool of candidates.