Club Officer Training (COT) – ROUND 1

August 2026 Online Sessions

Complete your club officer training (cot) in august 2026

Club Officer Training (COT) is required for all Club Officers serving starting the new Toastmasters year from: July 01, 2026.

To receive full credit in 2026-2027, Club Officers must complete:

✅ General Session – Part 1 (1 Hour)
✅ Club Officer Role Training (1 Hour)
✅ General Session – Part 2 (1 Hour)

Important Attendance Policy:

  • Attendance is required for the entire session (3 Hours, Minimum)
  • Entire session includes: General Session Part 1, General Session Part 2, & Club Officer Role.
  • Partial attendance will not be credited.
  • Attendees arriving more than 15 minutes after the session start time as noted, will not receive credit.

For questions, contact: pqd@foundersdistrict.org

** All timings are indicated in PDT. **


General Sessions Only

These sessions cover the two required General Session components. (2 Hours):
Monday, August 03, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM PDT

Arrive by 6:15 PM PDT

  • General Session Part 1: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • General Session Part 2: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Register: Click here


TUESDAY, August 11, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM PDT

Arrive by 6:15 PM PDT

  • General Session Part 2: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • General Session Part 1: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Register: Click here


Monday, August 24, 2026 – 11:00 AM To 1:00 PM PDT

Arrive by 10:45 AM PDT

  • General Session Part 1: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • General Session Part 2: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Register: Click here


TUESDAY, August 25, 2026 – 11:00 AM To 1:00 PM PDT

Arrive by 10:45 AM PDT

  • General Session Part 2: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • General Session Part 1: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Register: Click here


Club Officer Roles Only

These sessions cover the *ONE required General Session component FOR YOUR CLUB OFFICER ROLE. (1 Hour):

*IMPORTANT – Club Officers serving in multiple roles must attend the training session for each role they hold. One training session cannot be used to receive credit for multiple officer roles.*

Tuesday, August 04, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM PDT

Arrive by 6:15 PM PDT

Roles Covered: President, VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, & Treasurer

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WEDNESDay, August 05, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM PDT

Arrive by 6:15 PM PDT

Roles Covered: President, VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, & Treasurer

Register: Click here


THURSDay, August 06, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM PDT

Arrive by 6:15 PM PDT

Roles Covered: Secretary & SAA

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FRIDAY, August 07, 2026 – 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM PDT

Arrive by 11:45 AM PDT

Roles Covered: President (added), VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, & SAA

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THURSDay, August 13, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM PDT

Arrive by 6:15 PM PDT

Roles Covered: Treasurer & SAA

Register: Click here


FRIDAY, August 14, 2026 – 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM PDT

Arrive by 11:45 AM PDT

Roles Covered: President, VPM, VPPR, & SAA

Register: Click here


Final All Sessions Only

SUNDAY, August 09, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

Arrive by 9:45 AM PDT

Roles Covered: President, VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary (added), Treasurer, & SAA (added)

Schedule:

  • General Session Part 1: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Club Officer Role Training: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • General Session Part 2: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Register: Click here


Quick Reference Guide

Monday, August 3 – General Sessions Only
Tuesday, August 4 – President, VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, & Treasurer
Wednesday, August 5 – President, VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, & Treasurer
Thursday, August 6 – Secretary & SAA
Friday, August 7 – President (added), VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, & SAA
Sunday, August 9 – All Sessions (All Club Officer Roles)
Tuesday, August 11 – General Sessions Only
Thursday, August 13 – Treasurer & SAA
Friday, August 14 – President, VPM, VPPR, & SAA
Monday, August 24 – General Sessions Only
Tuesday, August 25 – General Sessions Only

Reminder: Credit is awarded only after completing General Session Part 1, Club Officer Role Training, and General Session Part 2 in their entirety.


Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need for COT credit?

You must complete all three required sections:

  1. General Session Part 1 (1 Hour)
  2. Club Officer Role Training (1 Hour)
  3. General Session Part 2 (1 Hour)
Can I attend the sections on different dates?

Yes. You may attend the General Sessions (Parts 1 and 2) and Club Officer Role Training on different dates, provided all required components are completed.

Is partial attendance accepted?

No. Participants must attend the entire session (3 Hours) to receive credit.

Who should I contact with questions?

Email the PQD, Jennifer Dawson, DTM: pqd@foundersdistrict.org