March 2025 Leader Letter

Let Members Submit Their Own Dues — Self-Pay is an easier way for members to pay! Give your members the option to conveniently submit their international dues payments online. The setting to enable Self-Pay is located at the bottom of the Club Contact and Meeting Information page in Club Central. Remember to click “Save” at the bottom of the page after enabling the setting.

Encourage Members to Submit Questions — In the Toastmaster feature The Answer Man, longtime member Bill Brown tackles everything from finding speech topics to Table Topics. Members should email their questions to magazine@toastmasters.org for a chance to be featured!

Submit Dues by April 1 — If you are not enabling Self-Pay and encouraging members to pay their own dues, submit on behalf of your members on the Membership Management page of Club Central. Completing your club's membership renewal requirements by April 1 will qualify your club to receive on-time submission credit for the appropriate section of Goal 9 in the Distinguished Club Program. Remember, unpaid officers lose access to Club Central 30 days after their membership expires. Additionally, if a member is competing in a speech contest, their dues must be paid before the start of the contest to be eligible.

Talk Up Toastmasters Award — The Talk Up Toastmasters program recognizes your club for adding five new, dual, or reinstating members to its roster with a join date between February 1 and March 31. When you do, your club will earn a ribbon to display with the club banner, plus a 10% discount on the next club order from the Toastmasters Online Store! Member applications and payments must be received no later than March 31 to qualify.

Is Your Club in Good Standing? — To find out, select your club's District from the Daily Reports — October Dues Renewal Status and ensure your club is listed as "Verified Complete." The Club Status Guide will help determine how your club's current status affects different features and areas of various programs. If you notice a discrepancy, contact the Club Quality and Member Support Team at membership@toastmasters.org. Clubs currently not in good standing have until March 31, 2025, to correct their membership and avoid suspension.

Cultivating Your Future Club Leaders — In the coming weeks, clubs worldwide will begin looking for officers for the 2025–2026 program year. To help prepare your club, think about how you can empower members to step into a leadership role for their own personal development and for the club's continued success. Use the club officer role resources to learn more about each position as you find your club's next leaders.

Retain Your Members and Grow Your Club — Club growth is about more than numbers — it’s about ensuring members are engaged, inspired, and continually learning. Learn the four pillars of a healthy club to make sure your club meets your members’ needs.

How Mentoring Builds Strong Clubs — Find out how mentoring benefits all members and grows your club. Then, discover five tips to build a solid mentoring program in your club, or improve the one you have.

Marketing Your Club Without Money — Spreading the word about your club doesn’t have to cost a chunk of your budget. These effective and proven methods won’t cost anything.

Meet the Women at the Top of Toastmasters — Discover the journeys of the four women on the Executive Committee, and how their leadership experiences have shaped their lives. Then hear from them in the Women in Leadership webinar recording.

International Officer Candidates Nominated — The Toastmasters International Leadership Committee has nominated International Officer candidates. Voting will take place as part of the 2025 Annual Business Meeting in August. Find out more about the nominated candidates by visiting the International Officer and Director Candidates webpage.

Pathways Engagement Supports Overall Engagement — Encouraging your members to complete levels and paths in the Toastmasters education program helps them grow their leadership and communication skills, enhancing the overall club experience. As members achieve milestones, your club moves closer to achieving Distinguished status!

Path Completions — As you prepare for a successful end to the program year, keep in mind that members don’t receive Distinguished Club Program credit for completing a path until the Path Completion section has been fully completed—this means there’s an additional project for them to complete once they’ve submitted Level 5. To assist in accuracy, the dashboard was recently updated to ensure that this educational award is reflected accurately as Path Completion.

How to Use Club Funds — Clubs with available club funds can use this money to support the club by purchasing materials, paying for meeting space, purchasing refreshments, and more. Additional information can be found on the Use of Club Funds page. You can also contact us at clubquality@toastmasters.org.

Check DTM Progress — To see what you have completed toward your Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) award, log in to toastmasters.org and select the "Welcome" message at the top. From there, click "Club Support Roles" to view a list of your club mentor, sponsor, or coach appointments. "Offices Held" will show your past club and District leadership roles, and "Education Awards" presents a complete list of Toastmasters awards you have earned.

Missing Names for Educational Achievements? — Have you ever noticed that you may not see a member's name on the Educational Achievements report and instead only see a number? That is the member's ID number, which can appear without a name when a member has requested in privacy settings that their name not appear on public reports.

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