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2026 - 2027 Club Growth Director Incentives

Club Coach Excellence

The assigned club must have begun the program year with 12 or fewer members, the Club Coach must meet the District 56 Club Coach engagement requirements, and the club must achieve Distinguished status by the end of the program year.  In addition to District recognition, the Club will receive a Toastmasters club supply gift, and the Club Coach will receive a Gold Achievement medal.

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Club Growth Excellence

Clubs that began the year with 13-15 members and achieved 4+ membership growth by April 20, 2027, will earn District recognition and a $25 gift certificate or a Toastmasters club supply gift.

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Club Partnership Excellence

A Club Growth-approved Club Partnership must be established; the supported club must have begun the program year with fewer than 15 members, and the supported club must achieve Distinguished status by the end of the program year.  Clubs must have a net increase of four or more members.  The Club Partner will receive a Where Leaders Are Made pin, and the Club will receive a Toastmasters club supply gift.

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Double 8 is Greater

First 100 clubs with 8+ members paid through June 30, 2027, will earn District recognition, a $50 gift certificate, and a Toastmasters club supply gift. 

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Eight is Great

First 100 clubs to have 8 members renew by September 30, 2026, will earn District recognition and a $25 gift certificate or a Toastmasters club supply gift.

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Individual Sponsorship

When you sponsor five or more new members within one program year, you have the option to receive the following: a unique blue pin for five members, a unique burgundy pin for 10 members, and for sponsoring 15 new members, you will qualify to receive a special discount code for 25% off your next product purchase from the Toastmasters Online Store.

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Leads & Prospective Clubs Challenge

Submit two verified leads through the Toastmasters Leads and Prospective Clubs Portal, including complete contact information, and Sponsor at least one of the submitted leads through the chartering process, resulting in a newly chartered Toastmasters club during the 2026–2027 program year, to earn District recognition and a Toastmasters gift.

Leads & Prospective Clubs Challenge Award Recipients

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New Club Mentor Excellence

By the April 2027 renewal period, clubs that chartered within the past 14 months and have a 4+ increase in paid members above the charter membership will earn District recognition; the new club mentors will receive a Toastmasters Mentor pin; and the club will receive a Toastmasters club supply gift. 

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Next Level Challenge

Clubs beginning with 12 or fewer members that have a net gain of 4+ members by April 30, 2027, will earn District recognition, a $25 gift certificate, or a Toastmasters club supply gift.

Next Level Challenge Award Recipients

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Open House Success Challenge

First 50 clubs to host an Open House, submit a flyer to District PR, gain at least 3 new members, and report results within 10 days after the Open House will earn District recognition, a $25 gift certificate, or a Toastmasters club supply gift.

Open House Success Challenge Award Recipients

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TI Membership Building Program | Smedley Award (August 1 - September 30)

Can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30?  Accomplish this goal and you’ll qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon, named in honor of Ralph Smedley, which you can display on your club’s banner.  Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.  (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer).

TI Membership Buildlng Program | Smedley Award (August 1 - September 30) Award Recipients

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TI Membership Building Program | Beat The Clock (May 1 - June 30)

Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and reach membership goals on time.  In that spirit, Beat the Clock is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—on time and with record numbers!  Make it your club’s goal to earn the Beat the Clock award and encourage every member to take part. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between May 1 and June 30 receive a Beat the Clock ribbon to display on the club’s banner.  Qualifying clubs also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.  (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer).

TI Membership Building Program | Beat The Clock (May 1 - June 30) Award Recipients

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TI Membership Building Program | Talk Up Toastmasters (February 1 - March 31)

Toastmasters love to connect, so take advantage of it.  The Talk Up Toastmasters membership program is the chance to encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where prospective members can learn about Toastmasters’ many benefits.  Then add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between February 1 and March 31, and you’ll receive a special Talk Up Toastmasters ribbon to display on your club’s banner.  Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.  (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer).

TI Membership Building Program | Talk Up Toastmasters (February 1 - March 31) Award Recipients

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2026 - 2027 Program Quality Director Incentives

Club Contest

$100 Gift certificate drawing for clubs that hold contests or send a contestant to the Area Contest.

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Club Officer Training Individual Prize

Two $25 Toastmasters Gift Certificate prize drawings will be held at the conclusion of each of the six Club Officer Training events in both Round 1 and Round 2. Participants must be present and a member of District 56 to win.  

Club Officer Training Individual Prize Award Recipients

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Club Success Plan (Deadline August 31, 2026)

$100 Toastmasters gift certificate drawing for clubs that submit the Club Success Plan by August 31st. 
Club Success Plan (Deadline August 31, 2026) Award Recipients

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Great Goals

Every club that achieves five Distinguished Club Program (DCP) goals by April 1st 2027, will be entered into two separate drawings for a $100 Toastmasters Gift Certificate.  
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Perfect Pathways

Clubs that achieve 100% Pathways enrollment by December 30, 2026, or April 30, 2027, earn a chance to win a $100 Toastmasters Gift Certificate. Separate drawings will be held for each deadline.  
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Plus 4 or More

Two $50 Toastmasters Gift Certificate drawings will be held—one in September for Round 1 and one in March for Round 2. Every club with at least four officers trained in the applicable round will be entered into the drawing.

Plus 4 or More Award Recipients

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Seven Per Session

Every club that trains all seven club officers in Round 1 or Round 2 will be entered into a drawing for a $75 Toastmasters Gift Certificate. Drawings will be held in September (Round 1) and March (Round 2).  

Seven Per Session Award Recipients

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Super 7

Receive a Super 7 Pin for each officer if your club has 7 officers trained in both Round 1 and Round 2.

Super 7 Award Recipients

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Triple Crown

Members completing 3 or more Pathway levels will receive a custom Triple Crown pin.
Triple Crown Award Recipients

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DISTRICT CLUB

CALENDAR

The District calendar is populated with scheduled trainings for Club Officers and District Leaders, membership campaigns, speech contests, conferences and special happenings within the District.

DISTRICT CLUB

CONFERENCES

The Annual District Conference brings members together from all divisions, areas and clubs. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network and learn from peers.

DISTRICT CLUB

SPEECH CONTESTS

The annual Toastmasters International Speech Contest begins at the club level, and winners continue competing through the Area, Division, District, and regional quarterfinal levels.

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