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Springtime is for growth!

March is traditionally a month of challenges — not just the weather or new road construction, but club officer elections are around the corner, and two membership drives encourage us to bring more people into Toastmasters to develop skills and confidence!

Now is the time to get started on both these opportunities! If an officer is traveling or on vacation, it’s a great time to encourage another member to try out that office, or help them choose a project from your Club Success Plan to start thinking more about club support.

Have conversations about member goals and how officer duties overlap. Encourage officers to share their duties in a quick three-to-five minute speech — take turns over a couple months. Don’t forget: Officers are expected to attend twice-annual Leadership Institutes.

Bringing in new members means sharing Toastmasters education and networking, and it also means current members have the opportunity to mentor and lead. Some ways to bring new members in include

Use old school posters or social media like Meetup or Eventbrite for publicity
Hold a membership drive and the current member with the most guests or new members wins something cool
Hold an open house either on your own or with other clubs in your area to maximize convenience for new members
Brownie Membership Drive: If you bring in a guest, you and the guest both get a homemade, fudgy brownie. If you don’t bring a guest you don’t get a brownie!

Here’s to a springtime of GROWTH!

District 212: Preparing for July

We are officially in the planning stages for the creation of our new District 212, and over the next several months you’ll see increasing communication, updates, and opportunities to get involved.

District 212 will bring together members from four legacy districts—19, 30, 35, and 54—to form a stronger, more collaborative, and better-supported district. The Transition Team is now being assembled, and their work will help ensure we enter the 2026–2027 program year fully prepared with consistent processes, effective systems, and a united culture.

Stay Informed

Updates, announcements, and resources will be posted regularly on the District 212 website.

Visit often: district212.org

Get Involved

If you’d like to help shape our new district, consider serving on the District 212 Transition Committee (DTC).

Committee work runs December 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 with some minor assistance in April and May.

Each committee is seeking – time commitment is estimated and may vary:

Chairperson (1 per committee): 5–8 hours/week for coordination, reporting, and oversight
Committee Members (3–5): at least one from each legacy district; approx. 3–5 hours/week for project work and collaboration

If you’re interested, please complete the Transition Team Member Profile Sheet.

District 212 Transition Team – Member Profile Sheet – Fill out form

Share Your Voice

Your feedback will directly influence District 212’s structure—from training and recognition programs to technology, communications, and events. The Transition Team welcomes your questions, suggestions, and concerns.

Questions, Comments, Concerns about the District 212 Transition – Fill out form

Please use the Questions, Comments, Concerns form to:

Ask about the transition process
Share improvement ideas
Voice concerns you want the team to address

All submissions will be reviewed by the appropriate subcommittee. While individual responses may not always be possible, your input will help shape a strong, unified District 212 that serves every member and club.

Questions?

Contact District Transition Committee (DTC) Chair Kris Pool, DTM, PDD: kris.pool.dtm@gmail.com or Cell/Text: 920-395-3636

Registration is open! Early Bird pricing until March 22

It’s official: the 2026 District 35 Spring Conference will be held in lovely Platteville, Wisconsin! Register NOW at the Conference Page

We’re looking for people to help throw this amazing shindig! Are you organized? Do you like working with new people? Do you enjoy solving challenges? All of these skills belong on the committees for the conference! Reach out to Theresa!
We will be reaching out to businesses for sponsorship opportunities and we will again offer advertising space in the program. Raffles are also planned!

Club Presidents and VPEs - please reserve 4/25

District Council members: The District 35 Spring Business Meeting is April 25. Please check the Business Meeting page for the upcoming agenda as well as reports from Fall that we will be approving. See you there!

About District 35 Toastmasters

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the organization’s membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders.

Our District Calendar

Find all of the upcoming events in District 35. Coaching seminars, business meetings, contests and more – you’ll find it all on the district calendar.

View the district calendar