June 2024 Leader Letter

Celebrate a Century at Convention — Find out what’s in store for this milestone event taking place in Anaheim, California, and online. You can also uncover a fascinating expose on the keynote speaker, quotes about convention memories, and a Q&A with the co-hosts. Not sure whether you should attend in person? Check out these area attractions in the host city, then register to be a part of it!

Snap to It — Join in the June installment of the year-long Centennial Snaps celebration. This month, we ask you to help us highlight the camaraderie and support among Toastmasters while networking, mentoring, and doing all things Toastmasters. Whether it's a snapshot from a mentoring project, a memorable networking event, or a fun Toastmasters outing, share it on social media with the hashtags #toastmasters or #Toastmasters100Years and be sure to tag Toastmasters.

Region Quarterfinals Underway — The 2023–2024 International Speech Contest continues at the region quarterfinal level. Judging will take place this month after each District in a region submits a video of their first-place winner. Results from each region will be announced by early July. Check back to see who is representing your region in the International Speech Contest Semifinals, then register to see them compete in Anaheim, California at the 2024 International Convention!

2024 Accredited Speaker Program — The Accredited Speaker Program recognizes Toastmasters members who have reached professional-level status in their careers. In May, Level 1 applications and video presentations were reviewed by a panel of expert Accredited Speaker judges. We are excited to announce that three candidates will present at Level 2, taking place as part of the 2024 International Convention in Anaheim, California. Learn more about the Accredited Speaker Program and register to see the 2024 candidates live.

Grow Your Club — A great way to add new members to your club is by participating in the Beat the Clock Membership-Building Program, which features a unique recognition ribbon and 10% off your next club order. To qualify, your club must add five new, dual, or reinstated members to the club and pay membership dues. Please note: these members must join between May 1 and June 30 to qualify.

Tune In! Leading Successful Teams Like a Master Gardener — Did you know that building and leading successful teams is very much like being a master gardener? Hear all about it in this episode of The Toastmasters Podcast with Lauren Parsons, DTM, a speaker, author, and business coach.

New Clubs Deadline: June 30 — More clubs charter in June than at any other time. To avoid delays and ensure program year credit, submit your new club forms as early as possible this month, but no later than June 30. If you have questions about starting a club, view the How to Build a Toastmasters Club guide or Distinguished Area Program goals. You should visit your clubs four times during the program year to ensure officers and members are well supported and the future of clubs in your Area is secure. Please email any questions to districts@toastmasters.org.

Working on Last-Minute Achievements? — All club submissions for the program year must be received no later than 11:59:59 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -6 on June 30. Submissions received on or after July 1, 12 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -6 will be applied to the 2024–2025 Program Year. Additional details, including how to submit documents to World Headquarters, are outlined in the Distinguished Club Program Manual.

Transfer Members and the DCP — As we approach the end of the program year, remember that transfer members do not count towards the Distinguished Club Program (DCP). This information can be found in the Distinguished Club Program Manual, along with the other DCP requirements.

Stepping Up to Serve — Members who have never been a club officer may be hesitant to take the plunge to serve your club, especially if they are new to Toastmasters. The reality: club leadership could be a great opportunity for all members, no matter their experience level. Teach your members about the benefits of being a club officer by sharing this resource.

Evaluation Resources — Did you know that all evaluation resources are located on toastmasters.org and on Base Camp? Members can find evaluation resources either when launching their project, or in the Tutorials and Resources section on Base Camp in all languages. The English version of these valuable resources can also be found in the Resource Library on our website with just the name of the project—no login required!

Month-End Closing — Ensure you have read and understand the Month-End Closing Dates and their impact on reporting.

Matching Missions — Learn how an online club and its corporate sponsor mirror one another’s core values.

Evolution of the Education Program — Take a trip down memory lane and discover how the Toastmasters’ learning experience has developed through the decades.

Meet the Vice President Education! — This club officer role is critical for ensuring members get the most from their Toastmasters education journey. Learn the makings of a great VPE and how you will help your fellow members thrive.

Thank You, Outgoing Officers! — Congratulations and thank you to club officers for a successful 2023-2024 program year. Your unwavering dedication is an inspiration to other leaders and club members. Toastmasters International recognizes and appreciates your efforts; we hope the challenges you faced and the wins you accomplished have made you a better and stronger leader.

Self-Pay Guidelines — Self-Pay-enabled clubs can guide members to submit dues themselves through their My Home page. Self-Pay is considered an optional club feature and a change to a club’s Addendum of Standard Club Options. Club members must vote at a club meeting where quorum was present to determine whether Self-Pay will be enabled. If the club has voted and decided by majority to allow Self-Pay, then a club officer can access the Club Contact and Meeting Information page in Club Central (accessible through My Home) to toggle the feature on, followed by clicking on “Save” to save the changes. If the club votes to disable Self-Pay later, the feature can be turned off by following the same steps and toggling the feature “off.”

Get Club Recognition — Does your club meet the Qualifying Membership Requirement to earn recognition within the Distinguished Club Program? When reviewing the Distinguished Club Program Dashboards, the member requirement to earn credit is listed in the "Required" box in the upper right of each club's dashboard. Even if your club has five or more goals, it must have the required "To-Date" membership to earn its Distinguished Club Program award.

Credit for Club Support Role — Looking to get credit for being a club sponsor, mentor, or coach to apply towards your Distinguished Toastmaster Award? For any of these three roles to be applied, they must be listed as “Complete” within your profile on toastmasters.org.

Locate Club Central — Club Central is the main tool for a club officer. As a club officer, a link to Club Central is available to you in your My Home page. Please note, Club Central can only be accessed by an active club officer.