Club Growth

In honor of Ralph Smedley, the founder of Toastmasters, District 49 will launch its first membership campaign for the new Toastmasters year – from August  1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.  To promote membership growth, the Smedley Award will be awarded to any club which adds five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 to September 30.

Those clubs that qualify for this award during the campaign will receive:

• A Smedley Award ribbon which the club can display on its club banner
• A unique discount code for 10% off their next club order (the discount code expires 6 months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer).
• District 49 will also award the club with the most new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 to September 30 with:
  • A $100 gift certificate to Toastmasters District 49 store.  This gift certificate may be used to purchase anything the club decides on at the Toastmasters Store.
  • A personalized “Smedley Champion Award” mug designed by Club Growth Director Lynn Araki-Regan

Applications and payments for members with a join date between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count towards Smedley Award credit.

Past Smedley Award Winners

Wanting to Spread the Word About Your Club? District 49 can help!

1. An Open House or Program Showcase are some of the best ways to invite others to discover Toastmasters. District 49 is here to assist by reimbursing up to $50 to offset some of the costs associated with open house events held between July 1 and September 30 (such as equipment, refreshments, social media boosts, and prizes.)
2. Social Media Madness Clubs that promote their clubs and events on social media (July 1 to September 30) and use the hashtags #District49Toastmasters #CGDchallenge2022 and tag or share on the District 49 Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn at least twice a month will be recognized on the District 49 social media pages.

Open House Resources.