District 5 Toastmasters was formed in 1937.
We honor the district mission set forth by Toastmasters International—to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
Toastmasters International is divided into 14 Regions and 97 Districts. District 5, in Region 3, is composed of about 150 clubs with more than 3,000 members. The District territory includes San Diego County, Imperial County and Yuma Arizona. View Map
District 5 is a volunteer-based organization. Volunteer leadership opportunities exist from club to district—all working towards achieving excellence within District 5.
“We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.”
Contact the Leadership
District Director
Jonathan Deane, DTM
dd@d5tm.org
Program Quality Director
CJ Frey, DTM
pqd@d5tm.org
Club Growth Director
Joyce Persichilli, DTM
cgd@d5tm.org
Public Relations Manager
Yesica Vazquez
prm@d5tm.org
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is more than 332,000 members. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 15,400 clubs in 135 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations.
Mission, values and envisioned future
The mission statements, the value statement and envisioned future succinctly express the function of each organizational unit.
Toastmasters International mission
We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
District mission
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
Club mission
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Toastmasters International values
- Integrity
- Respect
- Service
- Excellence
Toastmasters International envisioned future
To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.
Reference: Mission, Values and Envisioned Future [Toastmasters.org]
The club is the heart of the Toastmasters program. It provides the environment and support members need to develop their communication and leadership skills. Club officers support the club and sustain consistent club quality to keep members satisfied.
Reference: Charting a Course for Club Success [Toastmasters.org]
A Toastmaster’s promise
As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise…
- To attend club meetings regularly.
- To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Competent Communication, Advanced Communication Series or Competent Leadership manuals.
- To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments.
- To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations.
- To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow.
- To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so.
- To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy.
- To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers.
- To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition programs.
- To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities.
References:
- Club Leadership Handbook [Toastmasters.org]
- Membership Application [Toastmasters.org]
- Keeping the Commitment (Digital) [Toastmasters.org]