March 7, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We hope you and your members are enjoying the new process for submitting international dues payments with the new Self-Pay feature! You may have also noticed that the method for officers to submit payment has been revamped to streamline your experience! The new Membership Management page combines the functionality…
February 28, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We are pleased to announce that after a successful pilot, Self-Pay is now available for all clubs to offer to their members! We can’t wait for you and your members to experience this easier, more intuitive way of submitting international dues payments. If your club has decided to…
This email has been sent to all club officers and District leaders, except those who were part of the Self-Pay pilot. February 23, 2023 Dear Club Officer, We’re excited to announce that the long-anticipated member Self-Pay functionality is almost ready to launch! This new feature will enable members to submit international dues payments on their…
February 9, 2023 Dear Toastmaster, In August 2022, the Board of Directors made the decision to no longer offer the option to purchase print paths for your Pathways learning experience, effective July 1, 2023. This was not an easy decision to make, but ultimately, we felt that it was the best decision for the organization.…
This email has been sent to all club officers of clubs in good standing. February 7, 2023 Dear Club Officer, If your club has not submitted dues already, please be aware that membership dues payments for the April 2023 – September 2023 renewal period are now being accepted. If your club is striving for on-time credit in the Distinguished…
October 3, 2022 Dear Toastmasters members and leaders, Greetings from the team at World Headquarters (WHQ). The technology systems transition has been painful and fraught with difficulty for members, leaders, and the WHQ team. This is unacceptable, and I personally apologize for our failure to provide the service that each member and leader deserves. We…
by Marcheta Gardner DTM District Director The Toastmasters International Annual Convention is THE event we look forward to with anticipation and wonderment. What will be different this year!? The 2022 Convention did not disappoint.! Starting the event was the traditional flag ceremony. I was fortunate to participate in the ceremony. I had no idea what to…
by Jesse Ford DL5, SR4 Club Growth Director The lights dim and everyone goes quiet. The stage is empty, and suddenly a familiar tune blares from the speakers. “Woah, we’re halfway there Woah, livin’ on a prayer Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear Woah, livin’ on a prayer” This song was one of…
by Emily Murray DTM Program Quality Director I’m a Toastmaster and not often at a loss for words, but WOW is the best I can give you. The Semi-finalists for the World Championship were that good. There were 28 of them – they competed in 4 sessions of 7 each – unfortunately, they held concurrent…
