The Club Leadership Handbook

Did you ever want to know exactly what your role as a Toastmasters club officer involves? Or wondered what steps to take when your club is facing a membership dip or preparing for a contest? The Club Leadership Handbook (Item 1310) is your essential guide—a practical, in-depth resource designed to help every club officer lead with clarity and confidence.

This comprehensive handbook covers everything from the Toastmasters mission and core values to the responsibilities of each officer role, the workings of the club executive committee, and the Distinguished Club Program. Whether you’re a Club President planning your term, a VP Membership crafting a guest follow-up strategy, or a Treasurer unsure about dues deadlines—this guide has you covered.

Here are a few real-life examples of how club officers can use it:

• Did you ever want to know how to run an effective club executive meeting? Review the “Club Executive Committee Meetings” section for sample agendas, decision-making protocols, and advice on forward planning

• Need to support a new member? Head to the VP Membership or VP Education sections to learn how to provide orientation, assign mentors, and track progress in Pathways

• Wondering how to align your club with the Distinguished Club Program? The final chapters outline each DCP goal and explain how to integrate Moments of Truth to boost quality and recognition

• Not sure who can submit education awards or make updates in Club Central? The guide explains each officer’s access and duties on Toastmasters’ online platforms

Every club officer should read this handbook at the start of their term and refer back to it throughout the year. It’s more than a rulebook—it’s a leadership development tool, team-building guide, and troubleshooting manual in one.

🟦 You can download the latest version from https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/club-leadership-handbook

Empower your leadership. Elevate your club. The Club Leadership Handbook is where success begins.