Club News

It’s Time for a Success Check-In! — Throughout the year, you should routinely review and edit your Club Success Plan in Club Central. This will ensure your club is on track to meet the Distinguished Club Program goals it set for itself.

Has Someone Messaged Your Club? — A recent survey of prospective members found that 53% of all respondents never visited a club for one reason: they had filled out the Find a Club form and never heard back from a club representative! Don’t let your club miss out on new people; check the Prospective Member Management page frequently. This step-by-step video shows how to make the most of this tool and this FAQ has more information.

Semiannual Officer List: Still Time! — If you missed the deadline to submit your new club officer list for January 1–June 30, it is not too late. Outgoing club officers have Club Central access until January 30 to submit their newly elected club officers list.

New Officer? Start Here As we enter the second half of the 2025–2026 Distinguished Club Program year, prepare for your position with the Club Officer Resources, digital Club Officer Kit, and the Club Officer Agreement and Release Statement. Your Club Executive Committee should also meet to discuss and review the Club Success Plan to ensure your club is on track to meet its program year goals.

Use Updated Resources — Access the most up-to-date version of resources by downloading files you need from the Resource Library. Using the latest version of items like the Membership Application will help your club add new members without issue.

Your Go-To Translated Guide — Learn about your role with the Club Leadership Handbook—currently available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tamil.

Where Does Your Energy Go? — If this time of year leaves you feeling zapped and unsure of how to keep up with demands from all directions, take an energy audit. Just a few minutes a day for one week will help you uncover when you're most energized and what you can do to tap into that energy.

Stretch Yourself — To be your best, you need to keep challenging yourself to learn new skills and try something new, even if it's something daunting that takes time. Learn about the four types of growth and the importance of trying something new.

The Power of Meaningful Praise — If you're looking for a powerful and cost-effective way of boosting morale and performance, look no further than an authentic thank you. People naturally do more of what they're praised for. Find out how you can make your praise more meaningful to the person on the receiving end, when you should give it, and how to deliver it.

International Campaigning Updates — In August 2025, the Board of Directors streamlined the international campaigning process starting with the current election cycle. Information on the Candidate Showcase and updates to the International Officer and Director Candidate page will be shared in the coming months. Contact candidates@toastmasters.org with any questions. 

Is Your Youth Program Compliant? — Today's youth are tomorrow’s Toastmasters—thank you for supporting the growth of these future leaders! Remember, as a youth program or youth Gavel Club sponsor, you must research your local laws to make sure you are complying with the requirements of volunteering with minors.

How to Redeem Your Toastmasters Gift Certificate — Gift certificates currently work the same way as a check or money order; the original copy must be physically sent to our office along with your order details using the Product Order Form. Gift certificates cannot be claimed online, and photocopies are not accepted. You can also print out the order total from the website if you build the order online and mail that with your gift certificate to:

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. Email supplyorders@toastmasters.org for assistance.