New Club Forms
Originating Opportunities
Organizing a new Toastmasters club can be a challenging, personally rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
If you’d like to get started right now, the following PDF documents have all the information and guidance you need to charter a new club:
Ready to Get Started?
Here is what you will need to charter your new club:
- How to Build a Toastmasters Club: A Step-by-Step Guide (PDF)
This is a full guide to give you every step of how to start a Toastmasters club in your area. Includes new club application and all information you will need!
- Application to Organize (PDF)
Fill out this form to officially start your own Toastmasters club.
- Charter Membership Application (PDF)
Each charter member must fill out the Toastmasters Charter Membership Application, which will be submitted with the charter paperwork upon starting a new club.
- Charter Payments (PDF)
Statement of total payment submitted for charter fee, membership fees and membership dues.
- Charter Club Officer Information (PDF)
All new clubs need club officers. Name your officers using this form and submit with charter documents.
- Club Information (PDF)
Submit vital information about your club - including club name, meeting time, location and contact details.
- Toastmasters Club Constitution & Bylaws (PDF)
Standard documents governing operations of Toastmasters clubs, with information on membership, dues, elections, etc. The completed Certificate of Club Adoption, Bylaws, and Certificate of Secretary are required for chartering a new club.
- Articles of Incorporation (PDF)
Details all the legalities you need to know about to remain in compliance. Includes the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Toastmasters International.
- All About Toastmasters (PDF)
This flier details the purpose and organization of Toastmasters International and
its clubs.
- Find Your Voice (PDF)
A promotional flier targeting potential members who work in various trades.
- Clear Communication. Your Organization Needs It. (PDF)
Use this promotional flier to build clubs in business, industry and government organizations.
- Confidence. The Voice of Leadership. (PDF)
This full-color brochure targets potential members who work in the corporate environment, stressing the personal and career benefits of Toastmasters.
Additional Materials
These resources will be helpful after you have chartered your new club.
- 501(c)(3) IRS Group Exemption Letter (PDF)
This letter is sometimes requested when a new club is opening a bank account.
- New Club Meeting Outlines (PDF)
Sample agendas for the first eight meetings, as well as the demonstration meeting.
- Leading the Way to Meeting Excellence flier (PDF)
Your club officers will thrive in their roles with these essential items.
- Start Your Club Off Right! flier (PDF)
Once you have chartered your club, use these tools to gain a solid start in the Toastmasters program.
- Browse our online store to see what additional resources Toastmasters has to offer your club, as well as your individual members.