Toastmasters District 216
Meet Your District Leadership
District 216 is led by a team of dedicated volunteer Toastmasters serving 145 clubs across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario. Effective July 1, 2026, this team guides the district’s clubs, members, and Areas toward Distinguished performance.
District Leadership Team
The elected trio responsible for the district’s vision, education quality, and growth.
Bruce Racalla
District Director
Leads District 216, setting direction and supporting clubs and divisions in achieving Distinguished status.
Vicki Harwood
Program Quality Director
Oversees education, training, and contests that strengthen the experience for every member.
Nyrhe Royal
Club Growth Director
Drives membership growth, club retention, and the chartering of new clubs across the district.
District Officers — Appointed
Appointed by the District Director to support administration, finance, and communications.
Administration Manager
To Be Announced
Coordinates district administration, records, and operations in support of the leadership team.
Finance Manager
To Be Announced
Manages the district budget, financial reporting, and reimbursements.
Merek Roman
Public Relations Manager
Leads the district’s public relations and communications — the website, newsletter, brand, and social media.
Division Directors
Five Division Directors lead the district’s 25 Areas and 145 clubs, supporting Area Directors and clubs close to home.
Janice Cooper
Division A Director
Areas 1–5Western Michigan & Northern Indiana
29 clubs*
Chris Harwood
Division B Director
Areas 6–10Central Michigan
28 clubs*
Alison Jolliff
Division C Director
Areas 11–15Northern Michigan & Outer Suburbs
29 clubs*
Dan Leung
Division D Director
Areas 16–20Metro Detroit
30 clubs*
Debora Nelson
Division E Director
Areas 21–25Southeast Michigan, Ohio & Ontario
29 clubs*
* Area assignments and club counts are pending Trio and Division Director approval.
Areas & Clubs
Each division is organized into Areas. Select an Area to see the clubs it supports.
Division A — Janice Cooper
1Area 16 clubs▼
- Calumet Toastmasters Club
- The Great Communicators of Northwest Indiana
- Online TLC Toastmasters
- Lake Effect Toastmasters Club
- Valparaiso Club
- Singing Sands Toastmasters Club
2Area 26 clubs▼
- Twin City Toastmasters, Club #1410
- Whirlpool Toastmasters
- Tuesday Night Toastmasters
- Notre Dame Toastmasters
- Four Flags Club
- Maple City Toastmasters Club
3Area 36 clubs▼
- Zimmer Biomet Toastmasters
- Lunchtime Speaking To Succeed Club
- Anthony Wayne Toastmasters Club
- Brotherhood Mutual’s Club
- Four Score and Seven Speeches Ago
- Bob Leiman Toastmasters Club
4Area 45 clubs▼
- Tri-City Club
- Lakeshore Club
- Macatawa Club
- Haworth/Holland Toastmasters Club
- Grandville-Jenison Chamber Toastmasters
5Area 56 clubs▼
- Southwest Advanced Toastmasters
- Kalamazoo Club
- Zoetis Toastmasters
- Stryker Toastmasters
- Galesburg Toastmasters
- Logistics Center Toastmasters Club
Division B — Chris Harwood
6Area 65 clubs▼
- Remarkable Results Toastmasters
- GFS Food For Thought Club
- Gun Lake Toastmasters
- BDO Club
- Mutual Toasters Club
7Area 75 clubs▼
- GVSU Downtown Club
- West Michigan Advanced Toastmasters
- Grand Rapids Toastmasters
- Lunch Bunch Club
- CU*Toastmasters
8Area 86 clubs▼
- Regulatory Ramblers
- Michigan State Police Speakers Guild
- Auto-Owners Club
- Lansing Lucidas
- Secondary To None Club
- Toastnotables Toastmasters Club
9Area 96 clubs▼
- Capital City Toastmasters
- C Division Advanced Speakers 5799
- Talk of the Town Club
- Transportation Club
- Dart Bank Toastmasters
- Eloquents
10Area 106 clubs▼
- Rising Stars Toastmasters Club
- Yawn Patrol Toastmasters
- Power Toastmasters Club
- NPG Toastmasters
- Trailblazers
- Jackson Early Birds Toastmasters
Division C — Alison Jolliff
11Area 115 clubs▼
- Insights Toastmasters of Brighton Michigan
- Ann Arbor Toastmasters And Friends Club
- Huron Valley Toastmasters Club
- NSF Toastmasters Club
- Washtenaw Toastmasters Club
12Area 125 clubs▼
- Cherry Capital Club
- Cadillac Area Toastmasters Club
- Midland Club
- Tuesday Talkers Toastmasters Club
- Saginaw Harvey Spaulding Toastmasters Club 781
13Area 137 clubs▼
- Frankenmuth Toastmasters
- Genesee Toastmasters
- Fenton Area Toastmasters Club
- Greater Flint Toastmasters Club
- Greater Davison Area Toastmasters Club
- Hi-Noon Toastmasters Club 1021
- Central Michigan University
14Area 146 clubs▼
- Westside Professionals
- The Wind Baggers Club
- Saturday Sunrisers Club
- Forefront Toastmasters Club
- Ford Toastmasters Club
- Motor City Speak Easy Toastmasters Club
15Area 156 clubs▼
- Lake Trust Toastmasters
- Pratt Miller Toastmasters
- TBATC Toastmasters
- Novi Toastmasters Club
- ITC Powered Communicators
- Cengage Toastmasters
Division D — Dan Leung
16Area 166 clubs▼
- STAAND Toastmasters
- TMZ – Toast Masters Zone At WMBC
- Legacy Speaks
- Taubman Toastmasters
- Rochester Toastmasters Club
- Birmingham Club
17Area 176 clubs▼
- Confident Communicators Club
- Warren Toastmasters Club # 2260
- Unity IV Toastmasters
- Northern Toastmasters Club
- Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club
- Northeastern Club
18Area 186 clubs▼
- Meritor Toastmasters
- Top of Troy Club
- Troy Community Toastmasters
- Optimistic Orators Club
- Alliance Toastmasters
- Acorn Toastmasters Club
19Area 196 clubs▼
- Bloomfield Toastmasters Club
- Metro Masters Club
- Northwood Toastmasters Club
- Innovative Orators
- BASF Midwest Toastmasters
- Great Lakes Real Orators Club
20Area 206 clubs▼
- Oak Park Toastmasters Club
- Success Builders Toastmasters
- New Hope Expressions
- Detroit Diesel Toastmasters
- Royal Oak Toastmasters Club
- Wadsworth Center Toastmasters
Division E — Debora Nelson
21Area 215 clubs▼
- Tech Talk Toastmasters
- DTE Energy Speech Masters
- Public Servants and Advocates Toastmasters Club
- Skillmasters Club
- DETROIT ROCKS! Club
22Area 226 clubs▼
- Powertalkers Downtown Club
- Michigan WSP Toastmasters
- Massey Toastmasters
- Toastmasters Lasalle Club
- Windsor Toastmasters
- Erie Shores Toastmasters
23Area 236 clubs▼
- Toledo Metro Toastmasters
- Canton Communicators Toastmasters
- Monroe Toastmasters Club
- La-Z-Boy Toastmasters
- Downriver Toastmasters
- Ivy Vine Toastmasters ’08
24Area 246 clubs▼
- Speak Pink
- Anthony Wayne Toastmasters Club
- Talking Arrowheads
- Glass City Toastmasters
- Pitch Perfect
- Westgate Club
25Area 256 clubs▼
- Sunrise Toastmasters of Findlay
- Great Eastern Toastmasters Club
- Fremont Club
- Findlay Unified Eloquence Leaders (FUEL)
- A+/Advanced Articulators
- Seneca Club
* Area assignments and club counts are pending Trio and Division Director approval.
Built on a Strong Foundation
District 216 was formed through the consolidation of Districts 11, 28, and 62. We thank the Alignment & Transition Committee, chaired by Carol Prahinski, DTM, for guiding this transition and positioning the new district for success.
Leadership effective July 1, 2026. See a correction needed? Email district216toastmasters@gmail.com.