Programs & Resources

In an effort to offer improved opportunities to learn and grow, Toastmasters has several programs that challenge members to go above and beyond. Some of those opportunities include, but are not limited to:

High Performance Leadership (HPL): This five-project program offers instruction and practice in such vital leadership skills and activities as developing a mission and vision, goal-setting and planning, identifying values and building a team.
Outstanding Achievement Toastmaster Award (OATM): OATM is an award available to ALL members that go above and beyond; pushing themselves to go farther and be more active in the Toastmasters organization. You will be recognized at the D57 Spring Conference.
District Executive Council Meeting (DECM): The District Executive Council Meeting (DECM) is a monthly meeting in which District Officers and members of District committees discuss club, area, division and district goals as well as conduct other district business and obtain leadership training that can help them in their roles.

Questions? Contact the Program Quality Director at pqd@d57tm.org

Want to be a part of District 57 Leadership?

The district is always looking to add members to the leadership team! Toastmasters offers not only excellent public speaking opportunities, but we also provide you with a chance to grow as a leader. Why not step out of your comfort zone and apply for a role in the district? Now is your time.

Questions? Contact Immediate Past District Director at ipdd@d57tm.org

Club Growth

In 1924, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley had a dream – to help people improve their communication and leadership skills in a friendly, non-threatening environment. That dream remains alive today throughout the world, as members of Toastmasters clubs everywhere are benefiting from the program. One constant that has been evident over the years is the need for clubs to operate continuously at “charter strength” – 20 or more members. Only then will the club reach its potential, and be most beneficial to its members. Because of attrition, each club must have a constant influx of new members. The need for Toastmasters’ service is everywhere. We all want to see more people served by the Toastmasters program. Most of us are eager to seize any chance we get to put the talents and techniques we are developing to use – but there are selfish reasons for wanting growth as well. With more members we gain:

Better club programs; more variety, experiences, and resources to draw upon and enrich the entire program
Depth of club leadership
Greater representation of Toastmasters throughout your community or organization
Greater financial resources for club programming and projects
More people served and helped by Toastmasters’ programs
More enthusiasm at club meetings

Growth Factors

In the long run, the growth of your club depends on six factors:

Effective club meetings that make Toastmasters worthwhile for new and veteran members alike
Continuous promotion of Toastmasters throughout your community or organization
Use of proven “sales” techniques to develop guests from prospects and members from guests
Retention of current members
Competition within the club, area, division, and district
Recognition of those Toastmasters who go out of their way to sponsor new members and make other contributions to the club’s overall strength

Take all these factors into account when preparing for membership growth. Clubs from all over the world have given the ideas on which this manual is based. Not all of them, of course, will apply to your situation. You will, however, find plenty to choose from.

Helpful Resources

Download a comprehensive list of tips to build and retain membership
Want to become a club coach? Watch this webinar to learn why to get involved and how to help a club soar.
For more information on Membership Growth, read this Toastmasters Manual.

Questions? Contact the Club Growth Director at julie@d57tm.org.