Membership Building Programs

Did you know Toastmasters International sponsors three membership building programs for clubs? Read on to learn about these challenges and their deadlines.

Smedley Award

To qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon, named in honor of Toastmasters founder Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, to display on your club’s banner, add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30. Applications and payments for members who join during the time period must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30.

Talk Up Toastmasters

The Talk Up Toastmasters membership program encourages members to invite guests to a special meeting where they can learn about Toastmasters’ benefits. After this event, add five new, dual, or reinstated members between February 1 and March 31, to receive a Talk Up Toastmasters ribbon to display on the club’s banner. These applications and payments must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31.

Beat the Clock

To finish the year on schedule and with record numbers, add five new, dual, or reinstated members between May 1 and June 30—the end of the Toastmasters program year—to participate in the Beat the Clock program and earn a ribbon. These applications and payments must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than June 30.