WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE
District 50 Toastmasters
“One District, One Voice”
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING (VIRTUAL)
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Zoom Room Opens: 8:30pm | Meeting: 9:00am – 11:00am
Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F71nTT1NS-e2HIVJrBAKqA
(1 minute) Call Meeting to Order Nadum Charles, PM5
Pledge of Allegiance Logistics Manager
(1 minutes) District Mission Statement Debra Cadet, PI5
Club Growth Director
(3 minutes) Welcome and Introduction Walter Price, DTM
(3 minutes) Explain Adoption of Committee Reports Walter Price, DTM
District Director
(3 minutes) Review Agenda Walter Price, DTM
**vote to accept agenda** District Director
(4 minutes) Roberts Rules of Order – 6 Steps to a Motion Roger Pritchett, DTM Virtual Meeting Guidelines Parliamentarian
**vote to accept virtual meeting guidelines**
(2 minutes) Credentials Committee Report - Confirm Quorum Mary McClendon, DTM
Credentials Chair
(5 minutes) Adopt Appointed 2026-2027 District Roles Walter Price, DTM
**vote to accept Appointed 2026-2027 District Roles** District Director
(5 minutes) Selection Process for 2027-2028 Area Directors Walter Price, DTM
**vote to Appoint or Elect ADs & Senior** District Director
(7 minutes) Confirm 2026-2027 Alignment David Adams, DTM
Alignment Chair
(5 minutes) District Strategies Walter Price, DTM
District Director
(5 minutes) Program Quality Strategies Shane Gilmore, EC5
Program Quality Director
(5 minutes) Club Growth Strategies Debra Cadet, PI5
Club Growth Director
(5 minutes) Communication Strategies Paloma Schmidt, TM
Public Relations Manager
(3 minutes) Introduction of Proposals Walter Price, DTM
(5 minutes) 2025-2026 Audit Results Tim Lemon, VC2
** vote – 2025-2026 Audit Results** 2025-2026 Audit Chair
(7 minutes) 2026-2027 District Budget Rhonda Bunte, DTM
(10 minutes) **vote - 2026-2027 District Budget** Finance Manager
(10 minutes) Ozark Division Name Change Lenelle Thompson, DTM
(10 minutes) Discussion & Clarify Any Questions Area Director 73
**vote Ozark Name Change**
(10 minutes) District Level Speech Contests Proposal Shane Gilmore, EC4
(5 minutes) Discussion & Clarify Any Questions Program Quality Director
**vote District Level Speech Contest**
(8 minutes) District Success Plan Walter Price, DTM
(5 minutes) Discuss & Clarify Any Questions District Director
**vote District Success Plan **
(3 minutes) Annual Business Meeting Format – Hybrid or Virtual Walter Price, DTM
(5 minutes) Discussion & Clarify Any Questions District Director
**vote Annual Business Meeting Format – Hybrid or Virtual**
(10 minutes) D50 Operating Procedures – History & Proposed Next Steps Monnica Rose, DTM, PDD, PID
(10 minutes) Discussion & Clarify Any Questions District Director
**vote D50 Operating Procedures**
(5 minutes) District Strategy Walter Price, DTM
District Director
(7 minutes) New Business – Vote Required Walter Price, DTM
**vote required for any new business added to the agenda** District Director
(2 minutes) Closing Comments Walter Price, DTM
Meeting Adjourned Walter Price, DTM
District Council Meeting: Saturday, 9/19/2026 @ 9:00am / Zoom Room opens at 8:30
District Executive Committee Meeting: Thursday, 12/3/2026 @ 7:00pm
FAQ
How many members are there in the DEC Meeting? What constitutes a quorum?
The District 50 DEC consists of 47 members. 24 members constitute a quorum.
What is the difference between DEC and the District Council?
District Executive Committee (DEC) members: District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, Immediate Past District Director, Division Directors, Area Directors, and key managers such as Administration, Finance, Public Relations Managers.
The District Council (DC) members: The District Council combines the Club Presidents of all member clubs in good standing and Club Vice Presidents Education (VPEs) of all member clubs in good standing along with the District Executive Council.
What are the six steps to a motion?
1. Member attains proper recognition and makes a motion.
2. Another member seconds the motion.
3. Chair restates the motion.
4. Discussion/debate – no one speaks twice before everyone who desires speaks once; alternate pro and con
5. Vote.
6. Chair announces the
results of the vote.
District 50 Leaders 2026-2027