Club Growth Corner - Link - Lead - Launch
Explore our District 26 Club Growth Corner for Your Club's Growth and for Your Personal Growth and Development Opportunities
Greg Howell, DTM - Club Growth Director
2026-2027
Link - Lead - Launch
As Club Growth Director, my mission is to support District 26 clubs as we
- Link together,
- Lead with purpose, and
- Launch new opportunities for growth.
I am dedicated to helping clubs become stronger and more sustainable so every member can thrive and reach their educational and leadership goals without obstacles.
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Building New Clubs
Club Tool Kits
Membership Opportunities
Club Growth Incentives
Club Growth Opportunities
Want to start a new club?
Below are helpful resources for planning and promoting club events:
Club Events
1. Open House Tools
New! District 26 Community Event Kit. We're excited to introduce a fully updated Community Event Kit to support clubs across District 26. This modern, flexible resource replaces the old Open House Tools and provides everything you need to plan and promote a successful Community Event, including flyer wording, email templates, social media captions, Table Topics scripts, timelines, checklists, and more. Explore the new kit and help your club create welcoming, confidence-building experiences for guests and members alike.
Club Quality
A quality club environment is the single most important factor in membership retention.
Membership Building Program for Individuals
Program Dates: July 1 — June 30 of the following year
Membership growth is important to ensure your club's success. 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.
Membership Building Program for Clubs
Smedley Award
Program Dates: August 1 – September 30
Talk Up Toastmasters
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
Beat the Clock
Program Dates: May 1 – June 30
Our Mission and Purpose
Toastmasters District 26 is committed to helping individuals improve their public speaking and leadership abilities. Through our network of clubs, we provide a supportive environment where members can practice, receive constructive feedback, and grow their confidence.
Our District mission is to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
Club Support Services
Club Coach Program
For Existing Clubs:
- Get the club to distinguished status
- Help build membership
- Assist member experience
- Educate club members
Club Sponsor
- Get a new club chartered
- Assist with kickoff meeting
- Organize new club
- Complete paperwork
Club Mentor
- Assigned to new clubs
- Share your knowledge
- Advise and tutor new club members
