Membership Contests
Smedley Award
Program Dates: August 1 – September 30
It all began in 1924. Ralph Smedley invited a few men to meet in the Santa
Ana, California YMCA where he conducted the first meeting of what would
eventually evolve into Toastmasters International. One person initiated a
program that would go on to affect millions of people. In his honor, can your
club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September
30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a "Smedley Award" ribbon to display on
your club’s banner. Effective July 1, 2009, in addition to the ribbon,
qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next
club order.
Miracle on 63rd
Award
Program Dates: November 1 – December 31
This is a District 63 specific award in honor of our District number. Can
your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between November 1and
December 31? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive an award from the District.
Talk Up
Toastmasters!
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
Toastmasters love to talk? So take advantage of it. During the "Talk Up
Toastmasters!" membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite
guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are augmented by a
discussion of Toastmasters' many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated
members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special
"Talk up Toastmasters!" ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Effective July
1, 2009, in addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special
discount code for 10% off their next club order.
Beat the Clock
Program Dates: May 1 – June 30
Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and
make membership goals on time. "Beat the Clock" is about finishing the year on
schedule -with a bang! Here's a wonderful new club goal: Earn the "Beat the
Clock" award! Plan a contest in your club to motivate every member to get
involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during these two
months receive a "Beat the Clock" ribbon to display on the club’s banner.
Effective July 1, 2009, in addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also
earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.
Beat the Clock
District
63
