Club News

Share Convention Excitement — Help spread the word about the 2026 International Convention with these fun promotional assets. Use the 2026 Convention Zoom Backgrounds in online meetings, post 2026 Convention Social Media Graphics or 2026 Convention GIFs and Stickers on social channels, add the 2026 Convention Email Signature to emails, and share the 2026 Convention Presentation Slides with members at club meetings or other upcoming events.

Rotary Strong! — Did you know that Toastmasters International and Rotary International, two long-standing organizations, have been strategically working together for almost seven years? Through this unique alliance, Rotarians/Rotaractors and Toastmasters can expend their membership opportunities to build meaningful relationships while they collaborate on activities and service projects, growing together both personally and professionally. Learn more about the Toastmasters/Rotary Alliance and discover how your club can leverage the strengths of the many similarities and complementary differences.

Check Your Club Status — Ensure your club remains in good standing by reviewing your status on the Daily Reports—April Dues Renewal Status page. Select your club’s District and confirm your club is listed as Verified Complete. If dues are still outstanding, it’s not too late to submit payment through Club Central and member Self-Pay. Payments for the next renewal period are also being accepted. Refer to the Club Status Guide to understand how your status affects eligibility in Toastmasters. If you notice a discrepancy or have questions, contact the Club Quality and Member Support Team at membership@toastmasters.org or +1 720-439-5050.

Take Part in the Live Convention Club Meeting! — This is your chance to be part of the live club meeting experience on the 2026 International Convention stage in Vancouver! This event is designed to fully showcase the Toastmasters club experience in a high-energy environment, offering you the opportunity to participate in two ways: apply to be a club meeting experience speaker or apply to take on a club meeting experience role.

Corporate Club Logistics Solution — Need help managing payment processes for your company-subsidized club? The Club Liaison position allows a company representative to access Club Central, make payments, and download receipts for your club. Contact membership@toastmasters.org to check eligibility. Current liaisons: email your 2026-2027 appointment by June 30 to maintain access. Note that this position is primarily for corporate clubs, not community clubs.

Grow Your Club; Get a Discount — Participate in the Beat the Clock membership-building program for the opportunity to earn a special ribbon and qualify for 10% off your next club order! To qualify, your club must add five new, dual, or reinstated members for May or June and pay their membership dues by June 30.

Increase Membership for the Distinguished Club Program — The last day to add members for the 2025–2026 program year is June 30. To be eligible for recognition in the Distinguished Club Program, your club must achieve at least five goals throughout the program year and have either 20 members or a net growth of at least five new, dual, or reinstating members. If your club wants to add those extra members, try hosting an open house or demo meeting or conducting a Speechcraft event.

Time for Club Officer Elections! — If your club's officers take over on July 1, find information about the election process and Club Leadership Committee procedure in the Club Leadership Handbook and the Club Election Videos. After the election, your Club Secretary should submit the revised officer list in Club Central by June 30 to receive Distinguished Club Program credit. If you struggle to find volunteers, share the Role Summary for each position with potential leaders.

New Member Inspiration — Help your newest members get more from their Toastmasters experience by sharing the replay of the More Than Meetings webinar. It's packed with practical ideas on roles, Pathways, and what to try next. It’s a quick, energizing overview you can pass along to set them up for early wins.

Gear Up for Corporate! — Use Transferable Skills for Corporate Clubs to show individuals and organizations how Toastmasters can benefit them and which skills transfer from Toastmasters to the workplace.

Chartering Clubs Made Easier — Good news for club growth: the club charter process is now simpler! The Application to Organize is still the starting point, but the remaining charter requirements have now been streamlined into a single form—the Club Charter Requirements Form.

Updated Club Resources — Support your club’s success by using the most up-to-date materials from the Resource Library. Current resources help ensure smoother membership processing and a better experience for prospective members. Encourage new members to complete the online Membership Application, which you can initiate through the Prospective Member Management page. Looking to learn how top-performing clubs succeed? Explore the Club Quality Resources page for popular tools, best practices, and guidance designed for leaders at every level.

From a Shy to a Confident Speaker: A Toastmasters Success Story — Listen as International President Aletta Rochat sits down with Past International President Radhi Spear to share the story behind the leader. From a shy young woman to finding her courage, Radhi opens up about her journey to becoming the leader she is today.

Table Topics Inspiration — May 15 marks the International Day of Families. Celebrate your members’ biological, chosen, and Toastmasters families with these Table Topics^® questions.

New Skills, New Career — Have you or any of your club members gained the skills and confidence to consider transitioning to a new career? Learn how other Toastmasters have leveraged their TI experience and network to make the leap.

Share, Without Bragging — You’ve gained new skills and experiences through Toastmasters and your job, now discover how to let people know what you’ve done without making it sound like you’re showing off.

More Ways to Support Smedley — The Ralph C. Smedley Memorial Fund^® is making it easier to give: the Smedley Fund now accepts donations via Google Pay, Apple Pay, Venmo, and PayPal, in addition to traditional payment methods. The expanded options make supporting the cause more accessible than ever! Learn more or donate and help take Toastmasters into its next 100 years.

Zoom Discount Offering — Zoom has discontinued its discount code program for organizations, including Toastmasters. We recognize this change may require clubs to adjust. A few alternative online meeting platforms that may meet your needs include: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Jitsi Meet.

DTM Award Submissions — Applications for the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award must be submitted via email to membership@toastmasters.org for processing; they cannot be processed in Club Central. Submissions for the 2026-2027 program year will be processed after the current program year has been finalized.

Revitalize With the Club Coach Program — If your club has 12 or fewer members, you are eligible for an experienced Toastmaster or two to help with meeting and membership strategies! Reach out to your District leaders about the Club Coach Program. For questions about the program, or if your club is not in a District, email membership@toastmasters.org.