Club News

Encourage Online October and April Dues — Inspire your members to continue their journey; October dues are still being accepted online through the Membership Management page, and clubs may begin submitting April and October 2027 renewals. Online payment remains the quickest method, though other payment options are available. If renewals paid by wire transfer are missing from your roster, send your SWIFT receipt to the Finance Team at financequestions@toastmasters.org, and the list of members to Club Quality and Member Support at membership@toastmasters.org. Review the Membership Dues and Payments FAQ for more information.

Responsible AI Use: New Guidance — As AI tools become more common, Toastmasters has established guidance in Protocol 4.0 to help members use them responsibly. The new section outlines expectations for ethical AI use, data privacy, intellectual property protection, brand compliance, and disclosure of AI-generated content. Review the updated protocol for details.

Online Club Tools — Support your club's operations with online resources, including meeting minute templates, branded letterhead, club fund usage guidance, and the "Why Toastmasters?" webpage, which serves as a digital guest packet for prospective members.

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — Have you ever wondered what recent decisions the Board of Directors has made? Explore the dropdowns on the Meeting Minutes page to find out more. You can also check back throughout the year; the page is updated reg

Learn From the Champions — Every World Champion of Public Speaking begins their journey with a club speech. Could the next champion be from your club? Learn the stories behind this year’s top 3 winners and get inspired for next year!

Looking for New Club Members? — Don’t neglect your digital presence. Help search engines suggest your club when someone is looking for public speaking help near you. Discover how to claim your club profile, centralize your contact information, use social media purposefully, and demonstrate trust and credibility.

Send the Right Signals as a Leader — Make sure your words and mannerisms convey your authority. Read about three ways you can boost your executive presence and gain people’s trust, whether they are in an audience or in a club meeting.

Smedley Award 2026 — Contest submissions for the Smedley Award have ended. All notifications regarding clubs that have earned the award will be posted in late October. For more information about the month-end closing dates and their impact on reporting, please refer to the Month-End Closing Dates page.

Education Series — Motivate your fellow members and help lead your club to distinction by presenting content from the Toastmasters Education Series, which includes the Successful Club Series, the Better Speaker Series, and the Leadership Excellence series. The presentations in these series have tips for gaining new members, improving the openings and closings of your speeches, giving feedback that will help members thrive, and more. Find these on the Toastmasters website to get started!

Invocations and Pledges — Invocations and pledges are popular ways to open club meetings with an inspirational message. They are usually one or two minutes in length, delivered by a designated club member, and are entirely optional. If your club chooses to open a meeting with an invocation or pledge, always respect the diversity of club members and visitors.

Need Help Logging In? — If a club member has difficulty logging in, use the Forgot Passwordfeature, which sends an email prompting the user to create a new password. If that doesn't resolve the issue, email membership@toastmasters.org.