From Vision to Legacy

Next year, District 42 proudly celebrates 72 incredible years of leadership, learning, and legacy! Our annual conference theme, “Celebrating 72 Years of D42 – From Vision to Legacy,” honors the remarkable journey that began with a bold, single vision and has evolved into a thriving legacy of excellence and a community of communicators and leaders. 

Our 2026 District Conference will celebrate the visionaries who built the foundation of District 42 and the members who continue to shape its legacy. Together, we will honour our history, recognize our achievements, and look forward to an exciting new chapter of opportunities that awaits us as we transition to a newly created District on July 1, 2026, so as to continue our Toastmaster journey.

 Our talented Sponsorship Chair, Vesna Ivkovic, has designed a special conference logo that beautifully reflects this year’s theme. The logo has been submitted to Toastmasters International for official approval by the District PR Chair. Once approved, it will be unveiled- so watch for promotional materials and updates coming soon!

As we prepare to celebrate this milestone year,  we urgently require a Conference Chair and a co-chair. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your talents and be part of a memorable event that celebrates District 42’s legacy. If you’re interested in contributing your skills and enthusiasm, please contact Stacey Kaminski, PQD at staceykaminskitm@gmail.com We are also currently seeking volunteers in several areas, including Sponsorship, History, and  Volunteers.

Your 2026 District 42 Conference Committee

• Conference Chair: Vacant
• Facilities Chair: Bev Swan
• Program Chair: Marvin Henry
• Education Chair: Doris Henn
• Publicity Chair: Margaret Andris
• Sponsorship Chair: Vesna Ivkovic
• Registration Chair: Saya Sanyal
• Volunteers Chair: Vacant
• Finance Committee Chairs: Linda Liu and Von Eric Tandoc
• Awards and Recognition Chair: Wendie Swirski
• 42 History Chair: Vacant
• Contest Chairs: Nandini Venkatesen and Bev LaBlanc

A heartfelt thank you to all these members who have stepped forward to serve as committee chairs, and to those who have volunteered to assist them. Your dedication and teamwork make this celebration possible!

Watch for registration to open soon!
We are in the final stages of finalizing the hotel location and room rental availability, with details to be announced shortly.

 Mark your calendars: April 24th Weekend
Join us for a red carpet event celebrating 72 years as a District and the exciting beginning of a new one.

Stay tuned-more information will be shared hot off the press once approvals are in place!

Margaret Andris, DTM
Publicity / PR Chair, District 42 Conference Committee