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  • Register for Online Summer L.A.C.E. Training

    Register for Online Summer L.A.C.E. Training

    Invest In Yourself and Register! Day 1 – Sat. June 15, 8am-4:20pm PDT – Schedule (and registration) / Trainer Bios L.A.C.E. is a full day of learning and inspiration, including a keynote speech, club quality workshop, club officer training and educational workshops. Visit the Summer L.A.C.E. webpage for more details!

  • Latest Founder’s District News

    Latest Founder’s District News

    May 15 Newsletter – Keep Learning – Sign Up for Training Opportunities Find past newsletters here.

  • Club Open Houses

    Club Open Houses

    Upcoming Club Open Houses in Founder’s District Founder’s District clubs are holding special events and guests are very welcome to attend to learn how Toastmasters can boost your confidence and communication and leadership skills for life and work!

  • Club Spotlight

    Club Spotlight

    Founder’s District has started a Club Spotlight series which involves getting know to clubs that are celebrating their club anniversaries this month. In Feb. ’24, we are spotlighting Water Meeters Toastmasters – Chartered Feb. 1, 1987! In the 1980’s the quality of IRWD’s presentations did not always reflect the expertise of our employees. Recognizing the need…

  • Member Spotlight

    Member Spotlight

    Founder’s District has started a Member Spotlight series which involves getting to know members from different clubs, especially strong contributors who make a difference in their club/s. Meet Founder’s District member, Bob Gorby! March 2024 More than half a century ago, in August 1973, Bob Gorby joined Pacific Coast Toastmasters/D1 in San Pedro, CA. Later…

  • 2023-2024 Speech Contest Results

    2023-2024 Speech Contest Results

    Congratulations to the winners of the Founder’s District International Speech and Evaluation contests on May 4!

  • Canva Resources

    Canva Resources

    Canva ‘how-to’ videos for VPPRs: ​a. Complete CANVA guide to create Toastmasters brand compliant designs. Split into 25 chapters for different tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt8fNi6Um5Q (41 mins) b. Save your Brand Palette in CANVA Free account. – YouTube (4 mins) – (please note this video shows the old brand color palette – the bright red Pantone 1795 is no longer a…

  • Founder’s District Meetup

    Founder’s District Meetup

    All Founder’s District clubs are invited to join the Founder’s District Meetup account and take advantage of this popular events platform.  What is Meetup?Meetup is an app and online social networking portal that helps people find others who share our same interests. Toastmasters clubs around the world have been successfully using Meetup to help prospective members…

  • Earn a Distinguished Toastmaster Designation: Starting a New Toastmasters Club

    Earn a Distinguished Toastmaster Designation: Starting a New Toastmasters Club

    Earning the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation is a significant achievement within the Toastmasters International program. It represents the highest level of accomplishment and leadership within the organization. One of the most impactful ways to reach this esteemed designation is by starting a new Toastmasters club. Why Start a New Toastmasters Club? Starting a new…

  • Founder’s District Incentive Programs

    Did you know you can get free stuff for you or your club? Every year Founder’s District offers several incentive programs to help you and your club achieve yearly goals. You can get free stuff by just working the program and being aware of the incentives. All incentive programs start July 1 and end on…