News Archive
Stay informed and revisit important updates from District 205 through our News Archive. Here, you’ll find past announcements, event highlights, and news articles that keep you connected to the latest happenings in Toastmasters. Whether you’re looking for historical insights, event recaps, or updates on district initiatives, this page offers easy access to all the information you need. Dive in and explore our collection of news stories from across the district!
Toastmaster Time TV: Nearly 30 Years of Stories, Speeches & Studio Lights
Discover Toastmaster Time TV’s nearly 30-year history and opportunities to speak, evaluate, and help produce television in Palo Alto.
Learn, Lead & Grow with Karen Burgess, DTM, Region Advisor
Region Advisor Karen Burgess visits D205 November 4–9, bringing opportunities to learn, connect, and strengthen our clubs. Discover how her role and where you can meet her during the visit.
Toastmasters Brand Manual Updated: What Club and District Leaders Need to Know
Explore the August 2026 Toastmasters Brand Manual updates, including colors, typography, logos, and merchandise, and learn what they mean for your club’s flyers, videos, and other communications.
New Incentive—Club Fitness Award
The first 30 clubs that complete a Moments of Truth assessment by November 30th, identify at least three opportunities for improvement, and take action on at least one to strengthen…
New Program – Traveling Gavel
The Traveling Gavel connects clubs through guest visits, speaking, and shared learning. It started October 1st, , at Genentech Toastmasters and will move from club to club throughout the district.…
Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit and Club Building
Special hybrid event with Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking. Friday, October 9, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/speak-outside-of-toastmasters-tickets
District 205’s Aaron Samson Places Third in WCPS
October 22, 2026. Toastmasters International Convention, Vancouver. Aaron Samson won Third Place at the 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking (WCPS). Watch Aaron’s winning speech, “The Chain” at youtube.com/watch?v=qrlz1qexn9Q
Have You Begun Working on Your Club Success Plan?
The Club Success Plan is designed to help your club to Define meaningful goals for the year Support member growth and achievement Increase membership and retention Improve meeting quality and…
Lucky 7 Incentive: Collect $25 in District Bucks
Clubs that have all 7 officers trained in a training season from June through August or November through February receive $25 in District Bucks. Congratulations to the following clubs that…
Club Officer Training Sessions Available
Missed the July 11th TLI and Club Officer Training? We’ve got you covered! We’re offering several Make-Up Training sessions via Zoom. See the Club Officer Training page for dates.
Aaron Samson Progressing to Semifinals
District 4’s International Speech Contest Winner, Aaron Samson has won at the Quarterfinals and is progressing to the Semifinals. Aaron will compete in the semifinals on August 20th at the…
Toastmasters International Convention
Reach for Public Speaking Excellence In the wide-open spaces of vibrant Vancouver, the goal of wide-open communication awaits. Come explore, learn, and network with peers from around the globe who…
District 205 Club Locator Map
District 4 and portions of District 57 are combining to form District 205 on July 1, 2026. The map here shows the Club Area and Division assignments that were approved…
Meet the District 205 Leadership Team
On April 23, 2026, the District Council made up of Presidents and VPEs of the District 4 and 57 Clubs that make up the newly formed District 205 met to…