My dear Toastmasters,
As we approach the final days of this Toastmasters year, I want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to every Member, Club Officer, Area Director, Division Director, District Leadership team and my Mentor who has contributed to Program Quality this year.
Our theme has been simple: Supportive, Simple and Sustainable. Together, we’ve focused on making learning more accessible, leadership development more meaningful and support easier to find. From the Trainers Bureau and Drop-In Sessions, to Corporate Club Officer Training, Quarterly incentives, the Ditch the Nerves podcast, Contest Collective, Mentor Buddy and our November Humorous Speech and Table Topics District Finals, we have experimented, learned and grown together.There is also much to celebrate.
As of 22 June, District 91 has achieved 98 Distinguished Clubs and counting with just 7 clubs short of the Smedley Distinguished Clubs target.
Among these achievements, we have:
19 Smedley Distinguished Clubs
13 President’s Distinguished Clubs
33 Select Distinguished Clubs
33 Distinguished Clubs
Congratulations to our 19 Smedley Distinguished Clubs, who have achieved the highest level of club excellence:
| SMEDLEY DISTINGUISHED CLUBS | Division | Area |
| Hamwic Speakers | A | 1 |
| Hallmark Speakers | A | 42 |
| Northavon Speakers Toastmasters Club | A | 62 |
| Berkeley Square Speakers Toastmasters Club | B | 6 |
| London Olympians Speakers Toastmasters Club | B | 6 |
| London Corinthians Toastmasters | B | 6 |
| Tube Talk Toastmasters | B | 8 |
| London Cardinals | B | 18 |
| London Victorians | B | 18 |
| Bloomberg London Toastmasters | C | 5 |
| Sustainable Speakers Online | D | 20 |
| Riverside Communicators | D | 29 |
| Arun Speakers | H | 32 |
| Worthing Speakers | H | 32 |
| Beckenham Communicators | H | 35 |
| Berkhamsted Speakers Club | J | 4 |
| Witney Speakers Club | J | 7 |
| Cardiff Toastmasters | J | 10 |
| PMI UK Toastmasters Club | L | 16 |
Educational Achievements
We have also celebrated over 1215 educational awards, including 10 Distinguished Toastmasters and welcomed hundreds of new members into our clubs.
Educational Awards: 1215 educational awards till date for 2025-26.
Triple Crown Award Winners: 65 Triple crown awards achieved till date for 2025-26 with 13 winners in Jun’26 and 5 additional in May’26 since the last report
| Month | Club Name | Member name |
| May-26 | Connected speakers Bromley | Wendy Otieno |
| May-26 | Toast Titans | Kylie Warwick |
| May-26 | Berkhamsted Speakers Club | Sarfrahz Hussain |
| May-26 | Voice of Wales Speakers Club | Ryan Olden, LD5 |
| May-26 | Excalibur Online Global Speakers | Samir Malak, DTM |
| Jun-26 | Windsor Speakers Club | Nora Kajdacsi |
| Jun-26 | Casterbridge Speakers | Emily Gray |
| Jun-26 | Sussex Online Speakers | Amy Jones, DTM |
| Jun-26 | Melting Pot | Andrew S. Graner, PM5 |
| Jun-26 | Hallmark Speakers | Barbara Saph, DTM |
| Jun-26 | Hamwic Speakers | Gillian Myers, EC5 |
| Jun-26 | Ascot & Bracknell Speakers | Jacqui Hogan, DTM |
| Jun-26 | Gloucester Speakers | John D. Christie, DTM |
| Jun-26 | London Victorians | Krishna Kishore Govada, IP5 |
| Jun-26 | MLP London Bridge Speakers | Nick Ronald, IP5 |
| Jun-26 | Berkhamsted Speakers Club | Nigel Oseland, DTM |
| Jun-26 | Wye Knot Speakers | Rick Cooper, DTM |
| Jun-26 | Harrovian Speakers Club | Seema Menon, DTM |
Many congratulations, you inspire us all.
Important Reminder again: Pathways Price Increase
Toastmasters International has announced that the cost of purchasing a new Pathways learning path will increase from $20 to $35 effective 1 July 2026.
Members considering starting an additional path are encouraged to take advantage of the current pricing before 30 June 2026. Now is a wonderful opportunity to continue investing in yourself.
Yet, the year is not over. We have one final stretch until 30 June.
If you have finished levels, please ensure the educational awards are completed on the Pathways website. If your club is close to a membership goal, now is the time to invite that guest, process that renewal or welcome that new member. A few actions over the next few days could make the difference between achieving Distinguished status or just missing out.
As I prepare to step forward into the role of District Director, I do so with immense pride in what we have accomplished together and optimism for what lies ahead. To the incoming Program Quality Director, I wish you every success. You inherit a district filled with passionate leaders, committed members and clubs that continue to strive for excellence.
Thank you for your support and your service. Let’s make these final days count.
With gratitude,
Seema Menon
Program Quality Director, District 91 2025 – 2026
District Director Elect, District 91 2026 – 2027
Last Updated on 23rd June 2026 by Allen Paul