These DCP changes will help your club shine in 2025-2026

May 6, 2025

Dear Club Officer,

The Distinguished Club Program is evolving to better recognize and celebrate club achievements! We’re pleased to share that the Board of Directors recently made exciting enhancements to both the Distinguished Club and District Recognition programs for the upcoming 2025-2026 program year.

These improvements create a more accessible path to recognition while offering new challenges for high-performing clubs. They also better align our recognition programs with Toastmasters International’s strategic plan.

Changes to the Distinguished Club Program are:

A new qualifying requirement: Complete and submit your Club Success Plan by September 30
Introduction of the prestigious Smedley level achievement for clubs that maintain at least 25 members and accomplish all 10 Distinguished Club Program goals

Requirements

Level

Club Success Plan

Membership as of June 30

Goals

Distinguished

Submitted by September 30*

20 total members or net growth of 3**

Select Distinguished

Submitted by September 30*

20 total members or net growth of 5**

President’s Distinguished

Submitted by September 30*

20 total members**

Smedley Distinguished

Submitted by September 30*

25 total members**

*For newly chartered clubs, the due date is 90 days after charter date. Clubs that charter after April 1 will automatically receive credit for submitting the Club Success Plan for their charter program year.

**Total member count consists of renewing, dual, new, charter, and reinstated members. Transfer members do not count toward this total.

We believe these changes will encourage more clubs to participate in the Distinguished Club Program, making recognition achievable for clubs at all stages. For clubs that have consistently excelled in the current program, the new Smedley level provides a new goal to strive toward.

As we all know, clubs are the heart of the Toastmasters experience. These program enhancements are designed to help every club create a vibrant, engaging environment where both the club and its members can flourish.

Thank you for your leadership and dedication. Please reach our team at clubquality@toastmasters.org if you have any questions.

Warmly,

Club Quality and Member Support

Toastmasters International

toastmasters.org

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