Author: Julie Murphy
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Tips for Hosting A Halloween or Harvest Home-Themed Open House
October is just around the corner and is the perfect time to breathe new life into your Toastmasters club by hosting a spooktacular, Halloween or Harvest Home-themed open house. Open houses are fantastic tools for attracting new members, but a standard meeting can sometimes feel intimidating to fresh guests. By leaning into the playful, or…
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New Member Orientation
Welcome to Founder’s District: Join Our New Member Orientation Session Starting your Toastmasters journey is an exciting step toward becoming a stronger communicator, a more confident speaker, and a more effective leader. To help new members get started on the right path, Founder’s District is hosting a New Member Orientation Session designed specifically to introduce…
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Membership Matters
With April Braswell, DTM – 2026-2027 Club Growth Director Membership Matters is a regular feature coming to you from the 2026-2027 Club Growth Team. New Toastmasters and new members are the lifeblood of every club. This week’s post is about The Smedley Award Membership Building Campaign. For the next few weeks, we will share a…
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Pathways 2026
Do you need help: * Picking a path?* Navigating Pathways? Identifying a project that will be appropriate for a speech you want to deliver? Making Pathways work for you? Or would you like to share your insights on Pathways and Toastmasters? Please join us if you need help with Pathways or would like to offer…
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Founder’s District Incentive Programs
Did you know you can get free stuff for you or your club, and get recognized for your achievements? Educational & Club Growth Incentives for Members and Clubs 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…