TOASTMASTERS District 72 - New Zealand

Distinguished Club Programme

This page outlines the Toastmasters Distinguished Club Programme which every Toastmasters club follows during the year.

The Toastmasters International Distinguished Club Programme helps a Club focus on making sure its members learn the skills they joined to learn, and recognises the Club when it is successful in accomplishing this goal.

Toastmasters Year
The Distinguished Club Program is an annual programme, commencing on 1 July and ending on 30 June.  The programme consists of 10 goals a Club should strive to achieve during this time. 

Progress reports
Toastmasters International tracks the progress of the Club towards these goals throughout the year, sending out quarterly progress reports to the Club President.  Monthly updates for individual Clubs (Club Performance Reports) are also available on the Toastmasters International Website.  Go to our Status Reports page to list your club.

Goals
The following are the ten goals a Club should strive to achieve during the year:

1. Two Competent Communicators
2. Two more Competent Communicators
3. One Advanced Communicator
4. One more Advanced Communicator
5. One Competent Leader, Advanced Leader Bronze, Advanced Leader Silver or Distinguished Toastmaster
6. One more Competent Leader, Advanced Leader Bronze, Advanced Leader Silver or Distinguished Toastmaster
7. Four new members
8. Four more new members
9. A minimum of four Club officers trained during each of the two training periods
10. One Dues membership report and one Club officer list submitted on time

Clubs with at least 20 members OR with a net growth of at least five new members as at 30 June which also do the following, are eligible for Toastmasters International recognition at year end:

If the Club earns recognition as a Distinguished, Select Distinguished or President's Distinguished Club, the Club President receives a ribbon for display on the Club banner along with a congratulatory letter.

What four areas of club operation do the 10 Goals measure?

1. Educational Achievements
2. Membership Growth
3. Club Officer Training
4. Paperwork and Club Administraton

How do Club Officers contribute to the Club Success Plan?

1. Educational achievements
   Vice President Education - Track and recognise educational achivements; organise speaking programme
2. Membership Growth
   Vice President Membership - Stay in contact with members; make guests feel welcome and encourage to join
   Vice President Public Relations - Produce a club newsletter and club website; promote the club
   Sergeant at Arms - Maintain club resources
3. Club Officer Training
   All Club Officers - attend a District sponsored training event
4. Paperwork and Club Administration
   President - Submit Dues Reports and Club Officer lists on time
   Treasurer - Collect dues and maintain club accounts
   Secretary - Maintain club records

Why do we do all this? (aka What's in it for me?)

1. Educational achievements
   When Competent Communicator goals are achieved and recognised, it shows that members are actively participating and contributing to their club
   When Advanced Communicator goals are achieved and recognised, it tells us that experienced members are being kept interested and intend to stay in the club
   When Leadership goals are achieved and recognised, it demonstrates a commitment to leadership within the club
2. Membership growth
   Members remain enthusiastic and guests are encouraged to join when there are quality meetings.
3. Club Officer Training
   Attendance at Club Officer Training is a sign that officers are committed to achieving excellence and learning more about their roles.
4. Paperwork and Club Administration
   Submitting dues and club officer lists on time shows efficient administration.

Belonging to a successful club means you will have the opportunity to become a competent communicator and a competent leader.