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Build confidence, improve communication, and connect with a supportive community that helps you grow. Join one of our Toastmasters clubs in Northern California — from the East Bay to the North Bay, through wine country, and up the scenic Northern California Coast. Whether you prefer meeting in person or online, you’re welcome to participate from anywhere in the world.
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Come on out, whether in person or online (if you come in person there will be food and added camaraderie) to recognize the accomplishments of some outstanding Toastmasters. We will be recognizing DTMs, OTMAs, and Triple Crowns not recognized at the Conference. We will be announcing Division Director of the Year, Club President of the Year and Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year. The theme of the evening will be “Western Days”. Come in appropriate dress… or not. It is most important that you come.

News and Updates

Be a Welcoming Toastmaster

Posted on August 4, 2025 in Notes

Make somebody’s day! When a stranger walks into your club meeting, go over and introduce yourself to them. Just be friendly. It doesn’t really matter what you say but here are some suggestions: Ask them how…

Mind the dust

Posted on August 4, 2025 in Notes

by Jeffrey Young The Weekly Digest made a brief mention of some big changes being worked on by the Trio this year: Incentives Tracker Overhaul. The Trio are reducing the…

Ready to Rebuild Your Club?

Posted on August 4, 2025 in Notes

by Dennis Dawson It’s a fresh, new Toastmasters year. This is the year to rebuild District 57. We know we can support many more clubs and members than our current roster…

Club Officer Training Opportunities: Coming to a District Near You!

Posted on July 14, 2025 in Notes

Whether you’re a new officer or a returning one, Club Officer Training is highly recommended for all 7 Club Officers recognized by Toastmasters International plus the VP of Pathways, who…

Deadlines fast approaching!

Posted on July 11, 2025 in Announcements

July 15 is the deadline for submission of your completed OTMA form signed off by your club VPE or Pres. You do more than you think you do. Take a…

Beware of recent wave of spoofing scam emails

Posted on July 10, 2025 in Notes

Dear District 57 Toastmasters, There is a recent wave of spoofing scam emails seemingly being sent by our officers to other D57 members in our district. The emails usually ask…

Spotlight

Watch Toastmasters Leadership Institute June 2025

Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) provides an opportunity to get answers to long-standing questions, where fresh energy meets hard-earned wisdom and connections are made to tackle challenges throughout the year.

Distinguished clubs must submit their Club Success Plan by September 30th, aiming to meet 10 goals with 25 members or more.

It’s that time of the year: new leaders, fresh energy! In Toastmasters, our program year runs July 1 to June 30, and May means elections. On May 16, District 57 voting members will pick our next District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, and Division Directors. Want to see who’s stepping up? Visit the Candidates Corner page to check out their bios and headshots.

Mark your calendars:

Everyone is welcome at the meeting, but only eligible members can vote. Presidents and VPEs, we’ll need you for quorum. If you’re a voting member, keep an eye out for your voting packet.

Upcoming Events

Meet the Trio

Lindy Sinclair

District Director

Jeffrey Young

Program Quality Director

Dennis Dawson

Club Growth Director

Start Your journey

Find a club

Each club has its own culture, so feel free to visit a few, to find the one that’s right for you.

Apply (PDF)

Ask that club’s Vice President of Membership to help you submit your application.

Learn

Congratulations! It’s time to embark on your transformative journey with Pathways.

Useful Resources

Lindy Sinclair

Jeffrey Young

Jeff Young has been a Toastmaster since 2013 and is a member of a ‘small but mighty fun’ club on the south end of District 57.  After being President of South Bay Toastmasters a few times too many, Jeff was recruited to be Area Director for I-33 during the pandemic and helped clubs embrace their new virtual selves.  During that time, he was a featured Lightning Talks speaker on the topic of Mentoring, and ran an Area Director Boot Camp at TLI.

In 2023-2024, Jeff served as Division A Director and Corporate Club Chair en route to earning a second OATM and an Elite Triple Crown award, mainly by saying ‘yes’ to clubs who needed an Open House speaker. He’s most of the way to his Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), but he’s also been having too much fun with his DTM project (an improv team called B.I.T.E.S.) to finish it.

Jeff’s leadership style is Team Collaboration; he offers to trade personal mentoring and coaching to get folks to volunteer to mentor and coach others.

Dennis Dawson

Dennis Dawson is a writer and educator from Silicon Valley, CA. He is past district champion in the Humorous, Tall Tales, and Evaluation contests. Dennis recently completed his 3rd Distinguished Toastmaster award. He volunteers as a drawing teacher at local elementary schools, and annually portrays Santa Claus for San Jose Christmas in the Park.