Club Growth Incentives for Clubs and Members

Club Building from Toastmasters International

Smedley Award – 8/1/2023- 9/30/2023 – Clubs that add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members will earn the Smedley ribbon and a 10% expiring discount to the Toastmasters International shop. Provided by Toastmasters International.

Talk Up Toastmasters Award – 2/1/2024 – 3/31/2024 – Clubs that add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members will earn the Talk Up Toastmasters ribbon and a 10% expiring discount to the Toastmasters International shop.  Provided by Toastmasters International.

Beat the Clock Award – 5/1/2024 – 6/30/2024 – Clubs that add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members will earn the Beat the Clock ribbon and a 10% expiring discount to the Toastmasters International shop. Provided by Toastmasters International.

All 3 Membership Building Awards – 8/1/2023 – 6/30/2024 Clubs that earn all 3 membership building awards: Smedley, Talk Up Toastmasters and Beat the Clock Awards will earn 1 Digital Club Banner [Item 380A (red), Item 380B (blue), or Item 380C (yellow)].


Member Retention

“Why I Renewed” 2/15/2024 – 3/31/2024 – Members create 30 seconds to 1-minute “Why I Renewed” video,  post the video on your Facebook or Instagram page with the hashtag #d47whyirenewed,  and tag the District. The member must also follow at least one of the district’s social media platforms (verified by social media handle). The top 10 members with the most likes and shares will receive a Core Values Medallion  Item #6948.  

“20/20 Challenge” – Clubs that renew 20 members for one full year by October 31st, 2023 will receive district recognition and a set of officer pins. Item #5801Z

“2 for 1 Special” – Members who pay dues through September 30, 2024, by October 31, 2023, will receive a customized Virtual Backdrop and be recognized at various events.

“Strength In Numbers”-  Clubs that renew 200% of their July 1st base membership by April 15th, 2024 will receive District Recognition and a  $25 Gift Certificate


Club Retention

“Why Did I Coach a Club?” 8/15/2023 – 9/30/2023. Former successful and current club coaches create a 30-second to 1-minute video on why they coached a club (highlighting the positives) post the video on your Facebook or Instagram page with the hashtag #d47clubcoach and tag the District. The member must also follow at least one of the district’s social media platforms (verified by social media handle). The top 10 members with the most likes and shares will receive a Core Values medallion. –  Item #6948, along with their video posted on our district website.

“My Brother’s Keeper” – 10/15/2023 – 6/30/2024- A sponsor club (A club that has 20+ members and obtained 7+ goals for at least 3 consecutive years) is paired with a club that requires support based on district data (i.e. a club of 13-16 members as of  10/15/23). The deadline to sign up for this incentive is 12/31/2023.  Approval for this incentive must be obtained by the Club Growth Director. This will require members of the sponsor club to attend 80% of the paired club meetings. 

  •  The sponsor club will provide mentorship opportunities, public relations and education program assistance, and membership recruitment.
  • The paired club assigned to the strong club must finish Distinguished or higher as of 6/30/2024.
  • The sponsor club will receive district recognition and a $50 Gift Certificate.

Become a Successful Coach 7/1/2023 –  6/30/2024: Within this time frame, become a successful coach and receive district recognition, completing a requirement for the Distinguished Toastmaster award, and a Document Briefcase – Item #6833


Club Extension

  • New Kid on the Block” 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024: Charter at least one new club. The club sponsor will receive district recognition, completing a requirement for the Distinguished Toastmaster award, and  a Spiral Notebook and Pen (Item #6944)
  • “I Know A Guy” – 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024 – A member who provides a corporate or community club lead where we can present a Public Speaking workshop to at least 10 prospective individuals. If the presentation is for at least 4 hours the member will receive district recognition and a Toastmasters Key Ring – Item #5997.

Member Extension

  • “10 in 10”  7/1/2023 – 4/30/2024 – A member who In 10 months sponsors 10 new members, verified by a screenshot of the member’s individual sponsorship history will receive district recognition and a Sports Cinchpack – Item #6929.
  • “20 in 10” 7/1/2023 – 4/30/2024 – A member who In 10 months sponsors 20 new members, verified by a screenshot of the member’s individual sponsorship history will receive district recognition and  a License Plate Frame-  Item #378A
  • “Slow and Steady” – 7/1/2023- 12/31/2023 –  Clubs that have a base of 12 or fewer members and gain 5 members or more by 12/31/2023, will receive district recognition and a Guest Book – Item #84
  • “Open House Success” –  3/15/2024 – 6/30/2024 – Clubs that host an open house that results in 5 new members within 30 days of the event will receive district recognition and a $25 TI gift certificate or if the club meets via Zoom and the open house was virtual they will receive a one-month zoom credit.
  • Highest Positive Net Membership Gain in Area – 7/1/2023 – 4/15/2024 – a Club that has the highest positive membership Net Gain from Base in each Area will receive district recognition and a word of the day pack – Item #1415
  • Blockbuster Membership – Clubs that obtain  150% of their  July 1st membership base by 4/15/2024 will receive district recognition and Club Ribbon Pack – Item #393RP
  • “Why I Joined Toastmasters?” 1/1/2024 – 2/29/2024 – A member creates a 30 seconds to 1-minute “Why I Joined Toastmasters?” video, posts it on their Facebook or Instagram page with the hashtag #d47whyijoined, and tags the District. The member must also follow at least one of the district’s social media platforms (verified by social media handle). The top 10 members with the most likes and shares will receive a Core Values Medallion  Item #6948.