DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (VIRTUAL)
Estimated end time: 11:30 am if there are no timing conflicts
| (1 min) | Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance |
Nadum Charles, PM5 Logistics Manager |
| (2 min) | Welcome | Walter Price, DTM District Director |
| (2 min) | Toastmasters Mission Statement District Mission Statement |
Debra Cadet, PI4 Club Growth Director |
| (3 min) | Overview of the Meeting | Walter Price, DTM |
| (2 min) | Confirm Quorum | Mary McClendon, DTM Credentials Chair |
| (3 min) | Review Agenda **vote to accept agenda** |
Walter Price, DTM District Director |
| (4 min) | Roberts Rules of Order – 6 Steps to a Motion Standing Rules **vote to accept standing rules** |
Roger Pritchett, DTM Parliamentarian |
| (2 min) | Approval of Minutes from DEC Meeting from 9/16/2025 **vote to accept previous meeting minutes** |
Naomi Lawler, DTM Administration Manager |
| (1 min) | Introduction of 2025-2026 Audit Team | Walter Price, DTM |
| (5 min) | 2025-2026 Audit Results | Tim Lemon, VC2 |
| (3 min) | Introduction of Proposals Credentials Chair Explains the Voting Process |
Walter Price, DTM Mary McClendon, DTM |
| (10 min) | Ozark Division Name Change Discussion & Clarify Any Questions **vote** |
Lenelle Thompson, DTM |
| (10 min) | District Level Speech Contests Proposal Discussion & Clarify Any Questions **vote** |
Shane Gilmore, EC4 |
| (8 min) | Present 2026-2027 Budget Discussion & Clarify Any Questions **vote** |
Rhonda Bunte, DTM |
| (8 min) | District Success Plan **vote** |
Walter Price, DTM |
| (3 min) | Annual Business Meeting Format – Hybrid or Virtual Discussion & Clarify Any Questions **vote** |
Walter Price, DTM |
| DEC Meeting Adjourned | Walter Price, DTM |
District Council Meeting: Thursday, 9/19/2026 @ 7:00pm
District Executive Committee Meeting: Thursday, 12/3/2026 @ 7:00pm
FAQ
How many members are there in the DEC Meeting?
The District 50 DEC consists of 47 members.
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
Denise Castille, DTM
Nadum Charles, PM5
Walter Price, DTM
Roger Pritchett, DTM
Shane Gilmore, EH5, EC4, PI1
Mary F. McClendon, DTM
Debra Cadet, PI4
Marcheta Robinson, DTM
Paloma Schmidt, TM
Monnica Lamb, DTM, PID
Rhonda Bunte, DTM
Kristy Pedersen, DTM
Dewey Magar, DTM
Naomi Lawler, DTM
David Adams, DTM
Jen Hoch, DTM
Tommy Kenyon, VC5, SR5, IP3
Roderick Goudy, DTM
Denise Castille, DTM
Nikki Jones, TM
Diana Pritchard, DTM
David Haney, EC5
Tommy Kenyon, VC5, SR5, IP3