Toastmasters UK North & Ireland

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The District team would love to hear your news and help you to share it with the world.  Please complete this form if you have an article that you would like us to consider for publication.  In addition to publishing events and articles on the website, the communications team may choose to share the information in newsletters, social media posts and other communications.

Examples of suitable articles are:

  • Your top tips and advice for success in leadership and communication
  • Summaries of workshops and training events
  • Celebrating the achievements of your club
  • Recognising individual successes and achievements of our members, such as a new job or promotion at work

Note: if you’d like to share an event such as a workshop, special celebration event or area/division speech contest, please go to the Submit an event page.

Editorial policy

The team reserves the right to edit all submissions for clarity, brevity and tone and to ensure compliance with Toastmasters International standards.  To be considered for publication, your submission must be complete and be relevant to members of the District.  Not all articles will be published. Articles will only be considered for publication if they are relevant to the District mission and our members.

In addition to publishing events and articles on the website, the communications team may choose to share the information in newsletters, social media posts and other communications.

By submitting events and articles for publications, you are certifying that you have permission to share the information and all related content.

Events and news stories must be submitted at least seven days prior to the preferred publication date.

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Learn from others best practice
Brenda Lannon

Brenda Lannon, Program Quality Director

It is important for all committee members in a club to understand what it is the other members are trying to achieve, why they are doing it and how they can support each other.

This incentive supports the Club’s Success Plan by providing clubs with a better chance of achieving their goals under the Distinguished Club Program (DCP)

Elizabeth Jordan
Elizabeth Jordan, DTM, Club Growth Director

Elizabeth Jordan, Club Growth Director

Many clubs experience a loss in membership at September renewals as existing members leave the club for lots of different reasons. This incentive rewards clubs which renew 80% or more of their membership base at 30th June 2021. Having a good base of experienced members is important to offer mentoring to new members and stability to the club. 

It’s a good idea to follow up with members who do not renew to help club officers to understand the reason for not renewing and to extend an invite to rejoin at a future stage. They may be happy to stay on the club’s email list with this in mind.

James Finnegan

James Finnegan, Public Relations Manager

Good PR attracts new guests, invites discussion and improves the reputation of the Club and Toastmasters generally.

Elizabeth Jordan
Elizabeth Jordan, DTM, Club Growth Director

Elizabeth Jordan, Club Growth Director

Many clubs experience a loss in membership at September renewals as existing members leave the club for lots of different reasons. Recruiting in the early months helps to maintain the membership based upon the number of members at 30 June.

Maintaining a healthy membership number (25+) gives the club a much better opportunity to hold quality meetings with enough members to avoid double roles. Quality club meetings attract new members. Healthy club growth is an important part of Club Success.