Toastmasters District 10 & District 13 are joining together to form District 219
Now Accepting Leadership Nominations — Deadline: February 25, 2026
I Want to HelpAs part of Toastmasters International's worldwide district realignment, District 10 and District 13 will merge to form the new District 219 beginning July 1, 2026. This change is part of a larger restructuring effort to better serve members and strengthen clubs across the organization.
To learn more about District 219 leadership positions or to nominate yourself or someone else, visit the District Leadership Committee page.
Your club membership continues seamlessly. You'll have access to new networking opportunities and a larger community of fellow Toastmasters across four states.
Clubs will be organized into new Areas and Divisions. Your club number, meeting schedule, and operations continue unchanged.
Speech contests continue as usual at club, Area, Division, and District levels. District winners proceed to quarter finals per the Speech Contest Rulebook.
Learn more about what the District 219 transition means for you.
District 219 is part of Region Realignment Group 10 in the 2026-2027 restructuring.
District 219 (shown in burgundy) covers parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland.
This is the proposed alignment from the District 219 Alignment Committee. It will be voted on at the Business Meeting on April 27, 2026. The proposed plan includes 6 Divisions and 27 Areas across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland.
Questions? Contact Alignment Committee Chair Dave Wiley
Dear Rhonda Mauer, District 10 Director Deonna Moore Taylor, District 13 Director Kathy Wolf, and fellow 219 Chairs Jing Humphreys and Melissa McGavick.
The realignment committee report is finalized and up on the 219 Transition website.
Committee Members: Leonard Taylor, Steff Hill, Allison Blakeman, William McGee, Stephanie Scott, Carly Chiavaroli, Tamika Leslie, and Dave Wiley
Advisors / Substitutions: Deonna Moore Taylor, Kathy Wolf, Jing Humphreys, Melissa McGavick, Rhonda Mauer, Lorie Davis, and Javier Diaz
The committee approved this realignment prior to a March 12 Town Hall for all members to attend and ask questions. The Town Hall did not provide any feedback to change the realignment committee's proposal, so until April dues renewals hit, we will not be modifying what is posted to the 219 transition website.
Thanks to all committee members for their input. If there are any questions please let me know. We look forward to moving forward.
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February 25, 2026
Submit nominations for District 219 leadership positions
March 12, 2026
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM via Zoom
Open Q&A about District 219 alignment — divisions, areas, and club placement
April 22, 2026
Candidate Showcase recordings — videos available after this date
April 27, 2026
7:00 PM via Zoom
District 219 Election Meeting & Alignment Vote
July 1, 2026
2:00 AM Eastern
First day of the new Toastmasters year for District 219
Dave Wiley, DTM, PDD
This committee is composed of current Division Directors or their designates from both Districts 10 & 13. Together, they will create a plan for grouping clubs into new areas and divisions within the District.
Melissa McGavick, DTM, PRA, PID
This committee is composed of one member from each Division in both Districts 10 & 13. Together, they will seek potential candidates for District leadership roles, interview and assess the candidates, and present a slate of nominated candidates for election.
Jing Humphreys, DTM, PDD
This committee is composed of Ad Hoc members from both Districts 10 & 13 with specific knowledge and expertise. The committee will create and present a report on District assets, best practices, traditions, and recommendations, equipping them to lead the new District effectively.
To learn more about District 219 leadership positions or to nominate yourself or someone else, visit the District Leadership Committee page.
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