ABOUT US

Don’t blend in, stand out!

The District mission: We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

Chartered in 1948, District 26 serves Toastmasters clubs across Colorado, Wyoming, Eastern Utah, and Northern New Mexico. Through local clubs, members build communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment.


Through activities in local clubs, our members help each other develop effective communication and leadership skills. Throughout the year, our district also provides a variety of growth opportunities through conferences, speech contests, and educational workshops.

We are Leaders

Five past District 26 Governors and one other Distinguished Toastmaster have risen to International level within Toastmasters

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Don Paape was International Director, 1966–68 and International President 1972-73. It was during his term that women were first admitted to Toastmasters International.

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Watt Pye (D26 Governor from 1969-70) was International Director from 1970-72.

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Dorothy Chapman (D26 Governor, 1989-90) was International Director from 1990-92.

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Beth Boaz was (D26 governor from 1995-96) was International Director, 1997-99.

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Distinguished Toastmaster Brenda Smull was the first in District 26 to serve as Region Advisor for Region 1 (2011-2012)

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Past District Governor Linda Rhea (2014-2015) served as the Region Advisor for Region 10 (2016-2017)

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Past District Director, Darryle Brown (2016-2017) served as the Region Advisor for Region 1 (2021-2022)

We are Movers

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Marilyn Boland served as the first female District 26 governor in 1975-76

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A. Edward Bick became a member of D26 when he moved to Colorado in 1996. Ed represented D40 as international president 1990-91 and presided over the creation of the Excellence in Marketing, Excellence in Education and Excellence in Leadership recognition programs.

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Peter Coors joined a Toastmasters club at the Coors Brewing Company early in his career to gain the skills and confidence needed to appear as the company spokesman for a series of national TV commercials. He is currently Chairman of the Molson Coors Brewing Company and Chairman of MillerCoors.

We are District 26 – Distinguished District and home of the World Headquarters of Toastmasters International!

Chartered on September 19, 1948 with Gordon Merrick serving as the first District Governor, Toastmasters District 26 includes:

  • Colorado
  • Wyoming
  • Eastern Utah
  • Northern New Mexico

Toastmasters International Envisioned Future

Toastmasters is a thriving and diverse global community. We enhance the personal lives and careers of individuals, enabling them to positively impact their communities. We empower people to develop communication and leadership skills through a welcoming, high-quality, experiential learning environment, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

THE MISSION OF THE DISTRICT

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.


To the end we strive to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by:

  • Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals.
  • Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
  • Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.
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District 26 is comprised of seven divisions:

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Chile - Northern New Mexico

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Denver

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Metro

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Foothills

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Northern

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Southern

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Urban

Through activities in local clubs, members help each other develop effective communication and leadership skills. Throughout the year, our district also provides growth opportunities through conferences, speech contests, and educational workshops.