District 216
2026–2027 Program Year
Three legacies, one district — and we’re aiming for Distinguished.
Where Leaders Are Made — across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario
A New District for the Great Lakes Region
Welcome to District 216 — the Toastmasters community serving Michigan, Northern Indiana, Northern Ohio, and Southwestern Ontario. Toastmasters is a worldwide nonprofit where members build confidence in public speaking and leadership in a friendly, supportive setting.
On this site you can find a Toastmasters club near you, browse upcoming meetings and events, read the latest district news, learn how to join, and meet the district leadership team.
Five Divisions, One District
On July 1, 2026, three established Toastmasters districts — District 11A, District 28, and District 62 — combined to form District 216, serving members across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario.
These realignments follow a regular cycle: roughly every five years, Toastmasters International reviews and redraws district boundaries to keep pace with shifts in membership and club growth. District 216 is the result of that latest review for our region.
The realignment created five new divisions (A through E), keeping clubs connected to nearby leadership while broadening the network of speakers, mentors, and contests available across the region.
Members keep their home club. The same Pathways learning experience continues. The district name and structure around them are what’s new.
District 216 brings together 146 clubs across 5 divisions and 26 areas, spanning Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario.
| Division | Geography | Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| A | W. Michigan / N. Indiana | 29 |
| B | Central Michigan | 28 |
| C | N. Michigan to Detroit Suburbs | 29 |
| D | Metro Detroit | 31 |
| E | SE Michigan / Ohio / Ontario | 29 |
| Total | 5 divisions, 26 areas | 146 |
Detailed realignment proposal: District 216 Proposed Realignment 2026–27 (PDF)
Club-by-club spreadsheet: Realignment workbook (Google Sheets)
Key Dates
The milestones of our first program year. Full details for every event are on the District Events Calendar.
| July 1, 2026 | CompleteDistrict 216 officially launched; new officers took office. |
| Aug 6 & 25, 2026 | CompleteSummer Club Officer Training (TLI) — online, “A New Horizon.” |
| September 29, 2026 | CompleteFirst District 216 Council Business Meeting — online via Zoom. |
| Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 25, 2027 | Winter Club Officer Training (TLI). Six sessions: in person on November 14 at Portage United Church of Christ, plus virtual sessions December 13, January 11 & 13, February 8, and February 25. Details and registration are on the District Events Calendar. |
| Winter – Spring 2027 | Speech contest season. Club, Area, and Division contests lead to the District finals at the spring conference. |
| April 14, 2027 | Spring District Council Business Meeting. Second council meeting of the program year. |
| Spring 2027 | Inaugural District 216 Conference. Education sessions, District contest finals, and recognition of the year’s achievements — location, theme, and dates to be announced. |
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Get in Touch
Email: info@216toastmasters.org
Find a club near you: toastmasters.org/find-a-club
Mailing address: Toastmasters International, 9127 S. Jamaica Street, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112
Charity ID (EIN): 95-1300076
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