September 6, 2024 Dear Club Officer, We’ve heard from many of you that your members are eagerly awaiting the new and improved Base Camp user experience. The wait is almost over! To prepare for this transition, there will be a Base Camp outage beginning on October 9, 2024, that is expected to last through October 25,…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Do you remember the time that you walked into your first toastmasters meeting? Do you remember the first time you held a role? Do you remember when you stepped outside your club and into your first Conference or District event? Three years ago, as the newly elected Club Growth…
August 1, 2024 Dear Club Officer, If your club has not submitted dues already, please be aware that membership dues payments for the October 2024 – March 2025 renewal period are now being accepted. If your club is striving for on-time credit in the Distinguished Club Program, be sure to submit $60 USD international dues payments…
July 16, 2024 Dear District Leader, As the 2024-2025 program year begins, there are a few important speech contest updates for you to be aware of. These changes are reflected in the 2024-2025 Speech Contest Rulebook, along with other updates. Speech Contest Format To help accommodate for limitations due to COVID-19, the Toastmasters International Board of Directors…
June 18, 2024 Dear Toastmaster, As announced during the Board Briefing at the 2023 International Convention, on July 1, 2024, the regions of Toastmasters International will realign. This will result in a change in the number of regions in the Americas from nine to seven while changing the number of regions in the rest of…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director Each year, members of Toastmasters International’s Board of Directors present this distinguished honor to a chosen few corporate sponsors around the world in recognition of their commitment to the ongoing professional development efforts of their employees. It is an honor to include TIAA on this list. TIAA sponsors six clubs nationally,…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Club Growth Director In the world of Toastmasters, where individuals strive to become proficient communicators and leaders, one often overlooked investment stands out: paying club dues. While the idea of parting with hard-earned money may seem intimidating, the benefits far outweigh the costs. Here’s why investing in paying club dues is…
March 11, 2024 Dear Leaders, What an amazing centennial celebration this year’s convention will be—set to take place where it all began 100 years ago in Southern California. Help spread the excitement about the 2024 International Convention—a once-in-a-lifetime milestone event that will be hosted in Anaheim, California, U.S., August 14–17—by utilizing Art Deco-themed promotional…
by Emily Murray DTM District Director It’s that time of the year – time to re-invest in your growth and development through Toastmasters! For clubs that have enabled self-pay, it’s pretty easy, although one of the steps might be a little confusing. Log into your profile on http://www.toastmasters.org, select ‘My Home’ (under the ‘Welcome, name’…
