As we begin to close out another incredible Toastmasters year, I want to thank each of you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to personal growth and service throughout District 6.
Together, we have celebrated achievements, supported one another, and continued building strong clubs and leaders across our District. Let’s finish the year strong and celebrate all we have accomplished together.
Join us at our District 6 Year-End Picnic on
Saturday, June 13, 2026,
f11:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
at the Community Center & Picnic Shelter at Sheridan Park in Richfield, Minnesota.
Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship. I look forward to seeing you there and celebrating a wonderful year with all of you!
I am excited to share the following update:
New Team Elected! – 2026-2027 District 6 Leadership Team:
|
Leadership Position |
Division |
Member Name |
|
Division Director |
A |
Kimberlee Redington, DTM |
|
Division Director |
B |
Kent L. Hawks, DTM |
|
Division Director |
C |
Jane Michelkamp, DL3 |
|
Division Director |
D |
Ralph Hayne, IP5 |
|
Division Director |
E |
Anne Groetsch, DTM |
|
Division Director |
F |
Austin V. Irwin, IP5 |
|
Division Director |
G |
Jenna Knowles, LD5 |
|
Administration Manager |
|
Tara M. Bolanda, IP4 |
|
District Director |
|
Ashok C. Sunkavalli, DTM |
|
Program Quality Director |
|
Anna M. Gaichas, DTM |
|
Club Growth Director |
|
Elizabeth Plamondon, DTM |
|
Public Relations Manager |
|
Brad M. Broulik, PM5 |
|
Finance Manager |
|
Crystal Anderson, SR5 |
|
Webmaster |
|
Allison Tripp, DTM |
|
Logistics Manager |
|
Seth J. Baetzold, IP5 |
Key Decisions & Updates:
– Autumn 2026 Programming: No online-only speech contest this fall.
– Autumn Business Meeting: Date TBD (September 2026)
– Spring contests will be both in-person contests:
Table Topics and International are the contests that will be held.
– Division Contest Dates (Spring 2027):
– Division E (Anne Groetch): March 20, 9:00 AM
– Division B (Kent Hawks): April 1, 5:30 PM
– Division C (Jane Michelkamp): April 3, 9:00 AM
– Division D (Ralph Hayne): April 3, 2:00 PM
– Division G (Jenna Knowles): April 5, 6:00 PM (tentative).
– Division F (Austin Irwin): April 10, 9:00 AM
– Division A (Kimberlee Redington): April 17, 2:00 PM CST
– Area contest dates will be finalized once Area Director positions are filled. Area Contests will be completed by 3/19/27
– Spring Business Meeting for 2027-2028 leadership is tentatively set for: April 24, 2027 at 9:00 AM
–Spring 2027 Conference will be held in the Twin Cities. : The D6 Spring Conference Date is tentatively set for May 1, 2027.
