Club News

Add Members, Win an Award — When your club adds five new, reinstated, or dual members with a join date of August or September during the Smedley Award program contest period, you'll earn a special ribbon to display on your club banner and a 10% discount on your next club order from the Toastmasters Online Store!

Check Contact Information — The beginning of a new renewal period is an excellent time for you and club members to verify contact emails and addresses. Members can update their email address and login details by clicking “Edit” on their Profile page on toastmasters.org.

Renewal Dues Time — Help your club remain in good standing and receive credit for the Distinguished Club Program by submitting dues for a minimum of eight members—at least three of whom were members of the club during the previous renewal period—on or before October 1.

If your club has enabled Self-Pay, members can submit their own dues payments through My Home. If you have any questions, please review the Renewal Dues FAQ page.

Submit Your Club's Success Plan by September 30 — For Distinguished Club Program credit, upload or enter your completed Club Success Plan on the Club Success Plan page of Club Central and click on “Upload Plan.”

Earn Credit for Club Officer Training — When club officers are well-trained, club members are better served, leading to increased member retention and greater satisfaction and growth. Your club can also earn Distinguished Club Program credit if you work with your District's Program Quality Director to report your Club Officer Training in District Central by September 30 (changes accepted until October 31).

Keep Your Club Thriving — Strong clubs keep members engaged and excited to attend meetings. Consider introducing fresh meeting formats, new activities, or changes of pace to add energy and variety. Looking for more members? This guide offers tools and templates to help attract and follow up with prospective members.

Board Briefing Recording Available — Watch to hear important announcements from the Board of Directors.

Meet Stefano McGhee, DTM — Elected in August, Toastmasters’ 96th International President was once simply a club member. Learn about his path the top of Toastmasters leadership, and his vision for the coming year.

It’s Time for a PR Boost — Learn how to develop the perfect public relations plan for your club. Find out what skills you can develop, about the wide variety of ways potential members can find you, and why digital and analog tools are both helpful.

Does Your Club Have These Strong Qualities? — All clubs are different, but strong clubs tend to share many of the same distinguishing features. If you’re looking for ways to keep or make your club healthy and vibrant, with a robust membership and engaged members, take note of some tips from other successful clubs.

Introducing the 2026-2027 Board of Directors — At this year's Annual Business Meeting, the membership of Toastmasters International elected new members to the organization's Board of Directors. Learn more about the International Officers and International Directors who will serve in 2026–2027.

The 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking — Following an exciting World Championship of Public Speaking® at the 2026 Toastmasters International Convention, we are excited to announce the new World Champion: Dirceu da Silva, from District 59, who won with a speech titled, “Best decision ever!” Congratulations to Gurmeet Singh Gurcharan Singh, from District 51, for finishing in 2nd place with their speech, “Good for Nothing” and Aaron Samson, from District 4, for finishing in 3rd place with their speech, “The Chain.” Get inspired by watching Dirceu deliver his winning speech!

Congratulations to the New Accredited Speaker — Congratulations to Eric Feinendegen, DTM for achieving the Accredited Speaker designation! This elite title is reserved for those who combine expert knowledge in a particular subject with a mastery of public speaking.

Toastmasters Product Shipping Pause — World Headquarters will conduct a physical inventory of all warehouse products from November 2–13, 2026. To ensure your order ships before the inventory begins, please place your order by the end of the day on October 21. Orders placed October 22–November 13 will be held and shipped once the warehouse inventory is complete.

How to Use Club Funds — Support your club by purchasing materials, paying for the meeting space, buying refreshments, and more. Additional information can be found on the Use of Club Funds page.

How to Redeem Toastmasters Gift Certificates — Gift certificates currently work the same way as a check or money order. The certificate must be physically sent to World Headquarters, along with a completed Product Order Form. Gift certificates cannot be claimed online and photocopies are not accepted. Our mailing and shipping address is:
Toastmasters International
Supply Orders Team
9127 S. Jamaica Street, Suite 400
Englewood, CO 80112

Please provide additional payment information for any remaining balance, if applicable.

Convention Highlights and Replay — Just because the 2026 International Convention is over doesn’t mean you have to miss it! You can now get on board with the sessions and highlights through unlimited On Demand access.