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  • Latest Founder’s District News

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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…

  • CSP Office Hours

    Planning for Success! Learn how to transform your Club Success Plan from a required form into a strategic tool for club excellence. Presented by Past District Director, Jeanne Cassidy, DTM, PDD, this session will help club officers: CSP Office Hours Need help completing your CSP? Have questions about membership goals, officer training, educational awards, or…

  • 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…

  • District Council – September 24, 2026

    Dear Club Presidents, Vice Presidents of Education, and District Executive Committee members are encouraged to attend the Founder’s District Fall Council Meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM PDT, held virtually via Zoom. Meeting packet Registration This important District business meeting will provide valuable information to help clubs succeed throughout the year while…

  • 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…