Club News

Convention Registration Now Open — Wide-open communication awaits in vibrant Vancouver this August. Come explore, learn, and network with peers from around the globe. Sign up now to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

Call for Convention Sponsors — Toastmasters International invites you to join its highly anticipated annual event by securing a sponsor opportunity like no other. Sponsors will be put face-to-face with Toastmasters leaders and decision makers during this 3-day sponsorship opportunity. Learn more on the convention sponsors webpage.

California Clubs: File Your 199N — California club presidents and treasurers should have received an email in mid-January from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) with instructions for e-filing the 199N tax form for the 2025 tax year. View Toastmasters filing instructions and note that the deadline to e-file is May 15, 2026.

Grow Your Club — A great way to add new members to your club is by participating in the Talk Up Toastmasters membership-building program, which features the opportunity to earn a special ribbon and qualify for 10% off your next club order. To qualify, your club must add five new, dual, or reinstated members and pay membership dues. Please note that these members must join between February 1 and March 31, 2026.

April Renewal Dues — To keep clubs in good standing, a minimum of eight members—at least three of whom were members of the club during the previous renewal period—must be submitted, with all payments received on or before April 1. Payments for the next renewal period are also being accepted. If you have questions, feel free to read the Renewal Dues FAQ or email membership@toastmasters.org. Club officers can start submitting payments for renewals through Club Central.

Ensure Good Standing — Is your club currently in good standing? Find this detail and more when you view the Daily Reports — October Dues Renewal Status; select your club's District and ensure your club is listed as Verified Complete. Refer to the Club Status Guide to determine how a club's status affects different features and areas of the Toastmasters program. Should there be a discrepancy, please contact Club Quality and Member Support at membership@toastmasters.org. The deadline to return to good standing and avoid suspension is March 31, 2026.

Financial Records: To Keep or Not? — There are many different financial records your club may have on file with the Club Secretary. To determine how long they should be kept, you can refer to a chart created for this purpose, located in the Club Leadership Handbook within the Club Secretary section. If you have any questions, email the Club Quality and Member Support Team at clubquality@toastmasters.org.

Learn About International Director Candidates — The Toastmasters International Leadership Committee has nominated International Director candidates for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Voting will take place at the Annual Business Meeting in August 2026. Find out more about the candidates on the International Candidates webpage.

Speechcraft Made Easy — If your club is struggling to gain new members, consider reaching out to your community and hosting a Speechcraft program. Speechcraft is one of the most effective membership boosters, and it doesn’t have to be daunting or complicated. Learn some tips for putting on a successful program for the community—one that will benefit potential new members and grow the skills of current ones.

A Club Boost — Another way to help struggling clubs gain new members or guide a member who is seeking a new challenge is through the Club Coach Program. The program connects clubs that are experiencing challenges—such as low membership, lack of energy, unmotivated members—with an experienced Toastmaster who can offer fresh ideas. Find out how this partnership revives clubs, and how the club coach gains valuable leadership skills.

Open House Success — Learn how one club hosted an open house and demo meeting that generated 2,600 views on LinkedIn and drew 49 guests, 11 of whom signed up as new members!

New Paths Coming Soon! — Later this year, you'll have the opportunity to step into Toastmasters history through two vintage paths. Basic Training for Toastmasters will feature a version of Toastmasters content first introduced by Ralph C. Smedley in 1943. The Communication Series: Entertaining + Storytelling will include the beloved Competent Communication manual, along with The Entertaining Speaker and Storytelling advanced manuals.

My Home to Club Central — Club Central is the main tool for a club officer where you will be able to perform activities related to club business including adding new members, paying dues, submitting education awards, viewing your current membership roster, making changes to your club's addendum and bylaws, and updating your club's contact and meeting information. As a club officer, a link to Club Central is available in your My Home page. Please note that Club Central can only be accessed by an active club officer.

Self-Pay Feature — Self-Pay is considered an optional club feature and a change to a club's Addendum of Standard Club Options. Club members must vote at a club meeting where quorum was present to determine whether Self-Pay will be enabled for their club. If the club has voted and decided by majority to allow Self-Pay, then a club officer can access the Club Contact and Meeting Information page in Club Central (accessible through My Home) to toggle the feature to the “on” position. Click “Save” to save your changes. If the club votes to disable Self-Pay later, the feature can be turned off by following the same steps and toggling the feature to the “off” position.

Club/District Alignment Information — Where will your club be assigned to begin the 2026-2027 program year? Visit the District Realignment webpage to download available reports for Regions 1-7 and/or 8-14. These will be updated periodically to reflect the addition of new clubs and any necessary corrections.