Welcome to the District 42 Wall of Fame!
This page proudly celebrates the achievements of our members and clubs across the years. Here you’ll find a growing record of past district leaders, speech contest champions, and recipients of annual awards who have made a lasting impact in our Toastmasters community. Their dedication, leadership, and excellence continue to inspire us all.
Alongside these honors, the Wall of Fame also highlights key moments in the history of District 42, showcasing our legacy of leadership, growth, and excellence.
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Brief History of District 42
The first Toastmasters club established in District 42 was the Wascana Club #577 in Regina in March 1948. Following that, Twin Rivers Club #667 was chartered in Calgary in December 1948. Several years went by before the Saskatoon Club #450 was founded in March 1952.
Edmonton launched its first club, Northern Lights Club #489, in March 1953. Soon after that new clubs began to sprout, such as Prince Albert Club #1318 in October 1953 and Camrose Club #1432 in December 1953.
At that time, the above-mentioned clubs were all under the jurisdiction of District 20, the North Dakota and Manitoba areas. At a conference held in Moorehead, Minnesota on April 25, 1953, a resolution was adopted to divide the District in two – one in Canada, the other in the United States. This was subsequently ratified at the International Convention, on July 1, 1954.
George R. Tatlock of Winnipeg became the District Governor of District 42. The District at that time consisted of 17 clubs in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Club growth continued. On July 1, 1959, the District split, with District 64 being created to encompass Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. A. Ernie Pallister, of Calgary, was elected the first District Governor for the geographical area we know today as District 42. Bow Valley Club #1494, “Y” Club #2478, Chinook Club #1448, Foothills Club #3078 and Plains Club #3144, were added to the roster of prestigious clubs.
From this nucleus, District 42 has grown to almost 300 clubs, whereby World Headquarters recommended splitting the District and on July 1, 2016, split into District 42 (Southern Alberta & Southern Saskatchewan) and District 99 (Northern Alberta & Northern Saskatchewan). District 42 is proud to be recognized throughout the world for its energy, enthusiasm and excellence.
Past D42 Leadership Trio Members
District 42 OTY Award Recipients
Past District 42 Speech Contest Winners
Community & Leadership Award
The Communication and Leadership Award was established to honour a leading citizen in the District for his or her communication and leadership skills. The Communication and Leadership Award recognizes that citizen who specifically demonstrates these skills in the field of their expertise and in the community.
District Citation Receipients
The District Citation Award was created to recognize and reward members for outstanding contributions to the organization that further the Toastmaster spirit and ideals, which are not otherwise recognized through existing District and International programs. Recipients receive a personalized green and gold name badge and have their name placed on the District Citation Banner. Recipients are chosen through a nomination process by the Past District Governors Advisory Committee. In order to maintain the standard of excellence for this award, this committee may choose not to present this award every year.