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District Nomination Report 2025 – 2026

The District Leadership Committee (DLC) presents the following slate of nominated candidates for the 2025-2026 Toastmasters Year for District 65. The Elections will be held during our Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025, via Zoom.

The District Leadership Committee (DLC) is comprised of the following members:

  • Samuel J. Otto, DTM – District Leadership Committee Chair
  • Dr. Sherri Raftery, DTM4, PDG
  • Linda Lathrop, DTM, PDG, PDD
  • Sherry Miller, DTM, PDD
  • Glenn Gordon, DTM
  • Juanita Rivera-Ortiz DTM
  • Peter Ralyea, PM5
  • Sean Flynn, EC4
  • Mark Homer Ross, IP2
  • Brendan Francis, DL5

Appreciation to all the members of the District Leadership Committee for their commitment and time.

2025 District Leadership Committee Report PDF (93 KB)


District Leadership Committee Nominees

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District Director Position

Gillian Sheldon, DTM

Gillian Sheldon, DTM

Candidate for District Director

Program Quality Director Position

Brianna Wichowsky, SR5

Brianna Wichowsky, SR5

Candidate for Program Quality Director

Club Growth Director Position

Jeannette Kreher Heberling, DTM

Jeannette Kreher Heberling, DTM

Candidate for Club Growth Director

Scott Schaefer, PM4

Scott Schaefer, PM4

Candidate for Club Growth Director

Division Director Positions

John O'Hare, IP5, PM5

John O'Hare, IP5, PM5

Candidate for Division A Director

Keenan Glover, IP5

Keenan Glover, IP5

Candidate for Division C Director

Sherry Thompson, DL5

Sherry Thompson, DL5

Candidate for Division C Director

Joseph Gwizdaloski, PI4

Joseph Gwizdaloski, PI4

Candidate for Division D Director

Jerrica Wrate, PM5

Jerrica Wrate, PM5

Candidate for Division E Director

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