District 49 Toastmasters in Hawaii has appointed the following officers for the term that started Friday and ends June 30:

>> Rose Kirland is the new program quality director. She will be responsible for all aspects of education and training within the districts, including supporting quality club programming efforts; promoting the Distinguished Club Program; promoting and supporting club quality and member retention; and organizing, planning and executing the district conferences. Kirland originally joined Toastmasters in 2010 and is a member of the Nuuanu Toastmasters Chapter.

>> Kenn Nishihira is the new club growth director. He will be responsible for creating and overseeing the District Marketing Team, which will be building new clubs and helping existing clubs to sustain their membership. Nishihira originally joined Toastmasters six years ago and is a member of the City and County of Honolulu Toastmasters, Liliuokalani Toastmasters and Na Hoku Kai Toastmasters. He also previously served as a Division D director.

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