The October Leader Letter

Has Your Club Submitted Dues?

Your club can still earn Distinguished Club credit if you submit renewal dues through the Toastmasters website by October 10. Simply log in to Club Central and follow these steps:

• Click on your club name and number.
• Under Conduct Club Business, click “Pay dues.”
• Select “in the future” and click “Submit.” All orders with a future membership end date will appear.
• To submit payments, select the appropriate members and follow the prompts.

District Conferences Begin This Month

Do you know the mission of the district is to build new clubs and support existing clubs in achieving excellence? Attend a conference to get involved beyond your club, network with like-minded peers and gain valuable tips for your personal and professional development. Visit yourdistrict’s website for conference details.

Achieve an Award in October, Get a Free Decal

All eligible members who achieve an education award before the end of the month will receive a 90th anniversary decal with their certificate or plaque. Put it on your car to promote Toastmasters! Additional decals can be purchased attoastmasters.org/anniversaryproducts.

Promote Your Club with a Banner

Impress guests and give members a sense of pride with this customizable banner.

October special: Receive a 10-percent discount when you use promo code BANNER at checkout.

VPPRs and PROs: Gain Attention with a News Release

The news release is one of the most important tools a vice president public relations (VPPR) or public relations officer (PRO) can use to generate publicity for a club or district. The PR Corneroffers sample news releases to help you gain media interest, spotlight a member or advertise an event. Be sure to include Toastmasters’ current boilerplate (a summary of the organization) at the end of every news release. The boilerplate is updated annually to reflect the latest membership statistics and should not be customized.

District Treasurers: The Quarter One Treasurer’s Report Is Due

Please submit your Quarter 1 Treasurer’s Report to World Headquarters by October 31. To meet this deadline, complete these steps: (1) Enter all financial transactions through September 30 into the district accounting system; (2) reconcile bank accounts for each month through September 30; (3) notify World Headquarters to close the books; and (4) email the completedMonthly Narratives and Certification spreadsheet to districtfinancialreports@toastmasters.org.

Area Governors: Conduct an Effective Club Visit

Help your clubs grow and maintain quality through club visits. UseServing Clubs Through Visits: A Guide for Area Governors to navigate the varied environments you’ll encounter during your visits. Your support affects the future of clubs in your area and empowers club officers to help members achieve their goals.

Bookmark the Form Library Webpage

The Form Library links to the various forms and manuals district leaders need throughout the year, including the Area Governor’s Club Visit Report and the District Leadership Handbook.

Keep Your District on the Distinguished Track

Check the status of your district’s progress in the District Recognition Program (DRP) by reviewing the dashboard on the Distinguished Performance Reports webpage (see link on the left side of the page). Help your district meet its DRP goals by regularly checking the Reporting Requirements webpage.

Honor Corporate Club Sponsors

District leaders, help your corporate clubs honor their sponsoring organizations with a Toastmasters corporate recognition award. Read the Guide to Corporate Visits for details. To ensure timely delivery of your recognition items, allow at least four weeks for processing and shipping.