District 219 Transition
Toastmasters District 10 & District 13 are joining together to form District 219
Candidate Slate Announced — Election: April 27, 2026
What's Happening?
As part of Toastmasters International's worldwide district realignment, District 10 and District 13 will merge to form the new District 219 beginning July 1, 2026. This change is part of a larger restructuring effort to better serve members and strengthen clubs across the organization.
Meet the Candidates
The nominated slate for District 219 leadership has been announced. See who's running and learn about each candidate before the April 27th election.
For Members
Your club membership continues seamlessly. You'll have access to new networking opportunities and a larger community of fellow Toastmasters across four states.
For Clubs
Clubs will be organized into new Areas and Divisions. Your club number, meeting schedule, and operations continue unchanged.
For Contests
Speech contests continue as usual at club, Area, Division, and District levels. District winners proceed to quarter finals per the Speech Contest Rulebook.
About the Transition
District 219 Territory
National Overview
District 219 is part of Region Realignment Group 10 in the 2026-2027 restructuring.
Group 10 Region
District 219 (shown in burgundy) covers parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland.
District 219 Boundaries
- Maryland: Allegany and Garrett counties
- Ohio: North and east of Erie, Huron, Crawford, Wyandot, Hardin, Marion, Knox, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson counties
- Pennsylvania: West of Tioga, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Juniata, Perry, Huntingdon, and Fulton counties
- West Virginia: North of Tyler, Doddridge, Harrison, Upshur, Barbour, Tucker, Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, and Morgan counties
Division & Area Alignment
This is the proposed alignment from the District 219 Alignment Committee. It will be voted on at the Business Meeting on April 27, 2026. The proposed plan includes 6 Divisions and 27 Areas across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland.
Questions? Contact Alignment Committee Chair Dave Wiley
Realignment Committee Report
Finalized March 2026Dear Rhonda Mauer, District 10 Director Deonna Moore Taylor, District 13 Director Kathy Wolf, and fellow 219 Chairs Jing Humphreys and Melissa McGavick.
The realignment committee report is finalized and up on the 219 Transition website.
Committee Members: Leonard Taylor, Steff Hill, Allison Blakeman, William McGee, Stephanie Scott, Carly Chiavaroli, Tamika Leslie, and Dave Wiley
Advisors / Substitutions: Deonna Moore Taylor, Kathy Wolf, Jing Humphreys, Melissa McGavick, Rhonda Mauer, Lorie Davis, and Javier Diaz
The committee approved this realignment prior to a March 12 Town Hall for all members to attend and ask questions. The Town Hall did not provide any feedback to change the realignment committee's proposal, so until April dues renewals hit, we will not be modifying what is posted to the 219 transition website.
Thanks to all committee members for their input. If there are any questions please let me know. We look forward to moving forward.
Division Breakdown Click a division to filter the table below
Club Directory
Important Dates
Nomination Deadline
February 25, 2026
Submit nominations for District 219 leadership positions
Alignment Town Hall Q&A
March 12, 2026
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM via Zoom
Open Q&A about District 219 alignment — divisions, areas, and club placement
Candidate Showcase
April 22, 2026
Candidate Showcase recordings — videos available after this date
Election Meeting
April 27, 2026
7:00 PM via Zoom
District 219 Election Meeting & Alignment Vote
District 219 Begins
July 1, 2026
2:00 AM Eastern
First day of the new Toastmasters year for District 219
District Council Meeting
District 219, District Council Meeting
Monday, April 27, 2026 · 7:00 – 9:00 PM Eastern
Via Zoom · Zoom opens at 6:30 PM
At this very important meeting, District Council Members from District 10, District 13, and Lycoming County, PA from District 38 will vote on the 2026–2027 alignment and leadership of our new District 219.
Who Must Attend
Club Presidents, Vice Presidents Education, and District Executive Committee (DEC) members from current District 10 and District 13. Quorum is required — your votes matter and will help shape the future of District 219.
Meeting Agenda
Registration is required.
Transition Committee
District Alignment Committee Chair
Dave Wiley, DTM, PDD
This committee is composed of current Division Directors or their designates from both Districts 10 & 13. Together, they will create a plan for grouping clubs into new areas and divisions within the District.
District Leadership Committee Chair
Melissa McGavick, DTM, PRA, PID
This committee is composed of one member from each Division in both Districts 10 & 13. Together, they will seek potential candidates for District leadership roles, interview and assess the candidates, and present a slate of nominated candidates for election.
District Transition Committee Chair
Jing Humphreys, DTM, PDD
This committee is composed of Ad Hoc members from both Districts 10 & 13 with specific knowledge and expertise. The committee will create and present a report on District assets, best practices, traditions, and recommendations, equipping them to lead the new District effectively.
Meet the Candidates
The nominated slate for District 219 leadership has been announced. See who's running for each position before the April 27th election.