Call for D225 Leadership Team Nominations - 2026-27
Warm greetings from Sri Lanka. And wishing you and your family a successful and fulfilling 2026!
As we continue our journey of growth through Toastmasters, this is the time of year when we invite committed members to step forward and shape the future of our District. The most important question is simple:
Are you ready to serve District 225 as a leader?
On behalf of District 225, I am pleased to announce that nominations are now open for District Leadership positions for the Program Year 2026–2027.
You are receiving this message as a member of the District. I encourage you strongly consider applying for this opportunity to serve your District.
Serving in a District Leadership role is a powerful way to:
- Grow as a leader
- Support clubs and members
- Create meaningful impact across the District
- Contribute to the success of our very first year as District 225
Open Positions
- District Director
- Program Quality Director
- Club Growth Director
- Division Directors (7 positions – Divisions A to G)
Message from Toastmasters International
Please watch this short message from 2025–2026 International President Aletta Rochat, DTM:
https://www.toastmasters.org/
https://www.toastmasters.org/
District Realignment for Program Year 2026–2027
District 225 will comprise seven (07) Divisions, with the following geographical boundaries:
A | North of West Bengal (eg-Siliguri,Darjeeling), North East India (Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim), Bhutan |
B | South of West Bengal (eg.-Kolkata), Jharkhand (eg- Jamshedpur,Ranchi) and Bihar (eg.-Patna) |
C | South of West Bengal (eg.-Kolkata), Odisha (eg. -Bhubaneswar, Jajpur), Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
D | Telengana (eg.-Hyderabad) |
E | Andhra Pradesh (eg.-Vizag, Vijaywada, Kakinada) and Telengana (eg.-Hyderabad) |
F | MadhyaPradesh (eg.-Bhopal,Indore), Chattisgarh (eg. – Raipur) and Telengana (eg.-Hyderabad) |
G | Telengana (eg.-Hyderabad) |
Nomination Process
- Review the roles and responsibilities:
https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/leadership/ district-leader-tools/ leadership-roles/district- executive-committee-roles - Complete the below named application form and release documents and email these tobarunasalam@toastmasters.org
along with a recent headshot photograph (minimum 300dpi, minimum size 3×5 inches, max 100kb) - Submit the required documents on or before the nomination deadline – 11:59 PM, February 15, 2026.
Forms to be Uploaded
- Candidate Application Form – https://www.toastmasters.
org/resources/candidate- application - District Leader Nominating Form – https://www.toastmasters.
org/resources/district-leader- nominating-form - District Leader Biographical Information – https://ccdn.toastmasters.
org/medias/files/department- documents/district-documents/ 450h-district-officer- biographical-info.pdf - District Leader Agreement and Release Statement – https://www.toastmasters.
org/resources/district-leader- agreement-and-release- statement
Useful Resources
- Toastmasters Protocol 9.0: District Campaigns and Elections – https://www.toastmasters.
org/membership/leadership/ governing-documents - District Campaigns and Elections FAQ – https://www.toastmasters.
org/footer/faq/District% 20Campaigns%20and%20Elections
I strongly believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective is key to the success of District 225. I encourage all eligible members who are passionate about the Toastmasters mission to consider this opportunity to serve your District.
Should you need any clarification, please feel free to contact the undersigned at the email address below.
Thank you for your continued dedication to District 225 and Toastmasters International. I look forward to receiving your application.
Warm regards,
Balraj Arunasalam, DTM, PIP
barunasalam@toastmasters.org
barunasalam@toastmasters.org