District Leader E-Toolkit
Lead and succeed
Are you a district leader or considering becoming one? Below you will find valuable resources and information that will help you and your district have a successful year. These tools will empower you and your district in the areas of club building, leadership development, training and other important issues.
District & Club Management
The District Leadership Handbook
This handbook is your one-stop shop for most of your district needs. It contains a variety of success strategies for districts ranging from managing district finances to planning a conference.
Effective Club Service and Club Visits
This manual provides a framework for conducting effective club visits and practical how-to strategies for meeting member needs.
Policies, Procedures and Bylaws
Need answers about policies, procedures and bylaws? This section of the Web site provides a variety of resources to help. You can access the complete policies and procedures of Toastmasters International, including the District Administrative Bylaws.
Distinguished Programs
Every district wants to become Distinguished. Learn how to achieve Distinguished status for your clubs, districts, areas and divisions.
Training Club and District Leaders
Resources for planning and presenting successful club and district officer training.
Club Officer Roles and District Officer Roles
Access important information about each club and district officer’s roles and responsibilities.
The District Success Plan
This plan, in conjunction with the Distinguished District Program, serves as your district’s strategic plan for the program year.
The District Finance Corner
Need information about your district budget or finding the right forms to submit to WHQ? Here’s a host of valuable finance and budget resources, including objectives, how-to strategies and steps for a successfully budgeted year.
Membership and Club Growth
Membership Building Contests
Recognize individuals and clubs for their contributions to membership growth. Start by accessing these reports online.
How to Build a Toastmasters Club
Need help organizing a new Toastmasters club? Use this step-by-step guide.
How to Rebuild a Toastmasters Club
Need help rebuilding a club? Use this step-by-step guide.
Toastmasters International Membership Application
Membership applications are available online for clubs to use. Do the club leaders in your district know about this?
Membership Growth
Need strategies on club growth and quality programming? Use this manual for planning and maintaining membership growth in clubs.
Let the World Know: Publicity and Promotion Handbook
This public relations handbook is a do-it-yourself guide for letting the world know about your Toastmasters club.
Corporate Relationship Visit Brochure
Corporate relationship visits serve as a way to recognize corporations that sponsor Toastmasters International. This instructional brochure details the guidelines for corporate relationship building and describes the corporate relationship visit and the corporate recognition program. Use the included “Relating to Customer Needs” chart to provide insight and translate the value of Toastmasters membership to your audience.