Events

Emerging Leaders

The committee identifies, develops, and supports members who want to lead at the club, area, division, district, and international levels.

Upcoming Emerging Leaders events marked featured on the district calendar.

Education series

  • October 19, 2026, 8:00 to 8:50 pm: Budgeting for Leaders
  • November 16, 2026, 8:00 to 8:50 pm: Building High-Performing Teams
  • December 21, 2026, 8:00 to 8:50 pm: Communication that Inspires

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About the education series

Mission

The Emerging Leaders Committee is committed to identifying, developing, and empowering Toastmasters members to become confident, capable leaders through education, mentorship, and meaningful leadership experiences. It offers ways to discover, prepare for, and take part in leadership at every level. Year-round leadership development supports succession planning for the district.

Vision

To create a sustainable leadership pipeline where every member with the desire to lead has the opportunity, resources, mentorship, and experience necessary to achieve their leadership potential.

Committee

Emerging Leaders Chair

Wendy Simmons, DTM

Provides strategic direction and oversees committee operations.

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Leadership Development Chair

Open

Responsible for educational programming.

Administrative Coordinator

Open

Responsible for coordinating meetings.

Communications Coordinator

Open

Responsible for communications.

Young Professionals Chair

Erin Williams

Responsible for educational programming.

Events and Projects Chair

Open

Responsible for experiential learning opportunities.

Mentorship and Engagement Chair

Open

Responsible for member development.

Leadership Pipeline Chair

Open

Responsible for future leadership development.

Purpose

  • Identify members with leadership potential across all divisions.
  • Provide leadership education beyond the club level.
  • Create leadership opportunities through district projects and events.
  • Develop communication, project management, and team-building skills.
  • Support members completing Distinguished Toastmaster and advanced Pathways leadership projects.
  • Build a diverse and inclusive pipeline of future district leaders.
  • Collaborate with the District Leadership Committee on succession.

What members gain

  • Practical leadership skills for Toastmasters, work, and personal life.
  • Experience planning events, leading projects, and serving on district initiatives.
  • Connections with mentors and members across District 215.
  • A clearer path toward district leadership.

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