March 2024 Leader Letter

Register for Once in a Lifetime! — Ready to gather with Toastmasters worldwide in centennial celebration? Take a trip to Southern California where it all began 100 years ago. Register now to learn, connect, and take part in the most dazzling communication event on the planet.

Share the Convention Sponsorship Opportunity — Companies and corporate sponsors that showcase their goods/services at the Toastmasters International Convention engage with a professionally-minded global audience. At the 2023 Convention, nearly 70% of attendees even self-identified as making some decisions at work! Share sponsorship information with your professional contacts whose companies would benefit from being a convention sponsor and encourage them to apply!

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. To enable Self-Pay, log in to Club Central, navigate to the Club Contact and Meeting Information page, select the toggle button in the Self-Pay setting section, and click “Save” at the bottom of the page.

Share Your Centennial Snaps — Every month this year, Toastmasters is introducing a new “100 photos” social media theme to celebrate our centennial. March's theme is all about highlighting club spaces! Join the celebration by tagging Toastmasters in photos you share of club meetings, your club setup, the club lectern/banner, or moments with your fellow members. Follow the fun by using and following the #toastmasters and #Toastmasters100Years hashtags.

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 by logging in to Club Central and clicking “Membership Management.” Remember, unpaid officers lose access to Club Central 30 days after their membership expires. 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.

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 renewals@toastmasters.org.

Cultivating Your Future Club Leaders — In the coming weeks, clubs worldwide will begin looking for officers for the 2024–2025 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.

How to Use Club Funds — Clubs with available club funds can use this money to support the club by purchasing materials, paying for the 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.

Top Tips for Membership Building — Growing your club doesn't just happen—it takes preparation and an objective look to identify where you can improve. These 20 ideas will help you engage your current members and gain new ones.

Advantages of Being a Mentor — Glean advice from four Toastmasters on the rewards and best practices of mentoring others.

Win Them Back! —While some attrition is inevitable due to members moving or having schedule conflicts, there can be other reasons they leave. Do you know why? Discover 10 strategies for re-engaging and know when to let go.

Celebrating Women in Toastmasters — March is Women's History Month! To commemorate the occasion, the Toastmaster is featuring the three women on the Board of Directors, and a flashback to the past when Toastmistress clubs first began.

Tune In! Meet the Newest Accredited Speakers — In this episode of The Toastmasters Podcast, get to know the three women who dominated the stage and went on to earn the Accredited Speaker designation.

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. To view completion dates for your paths and/or the Distinguished Toastmaster project, log in to Base Camp and select "Paths and Learning." Click the "Active" option just above your paths, then select "Completed" from the drop-down list to navigate to your completed transcript. This will display your completed path items and the dates they were completed.

International Officer Candidates Nominated — The Toastmasters International Leadership Committee has nominated International Officer candidates. Voting will take place as part of the 2024 Annual Business Meeting in August. Find out more about the nominated candidates by visiting the International Officer and Director Candidates webpage.

Discover Toastmasters' Rich History — Celebrate 100 years of Toastmasters milestones with the newly-revamped history webpages. These pages offer an overview of our century-long journey, along with a breakdown of pivotal moments in our growth and evolution.

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.