Distinguish Yourself and Your Club

Every Toastmasters club strives to be distinguished, and for good reason—it reflects a commitment to excellence. A distinguished club is one where members grow, goals are achieved, and everyone thrives in a positive learning environment.

But beyond the club’s success, remember why you joined Toastmasters: to distinguish yourself. Each of us comes to Toastmasters to grow—to develop our communication, leadership, and self-confidence. We aim to become the best versions of ourselves, step by step, one speech, role, and project at a time.

The Distinguished Club Program (DCP) is our best tool for measuring success. It shows clubs are fulfilling their mission to empower members to achieve their goals. Here’s how:

  • Members are achieving educational goals. This reflects your dedication to self-improvement and growth.
  • New members are joining, enriching the club with fresh perspectives and diverse feedback.
  • Club officers are trained, ensuring strong leadership to help every member succeed.
  • Enriching the club with fresh perspectives and diverse feedback, fostering your own learning through collaboration.
  • Club officers are trained, ensuring strong leadership to support every member’s journey.

What does it take to become Distinguished?

  • Education: Commit to completing Pathways levels. Every milestone in your Pathways journey is proof of your personal development.
  • Membership: Bring in new members! Their ideas, perspectives, and feedback enhance your growth.
  • Training: Strong leaders create strong clubs. Club officer training ensures your leaders are equipped to support your success.
  • Administration: Keep the foundation strong with timely submission of officer lists and membership dues.

Why aim for Distinguished status?

  • Personal Growth: The DCP isn’t just about the club; it’s a roadmap to your own success. Completing goals in Toastmasters helps you become a more confident, capable, and distinguished individual.
  • Recognition: A Distinguished Club earns recognition for providing a supportive space where members can flourish.
  • A clear measure of success: Celebrate the collective and individual efforts that lead to achievement.
  • Attracting new members: Distinguished status signals to prospective members that your club is a place to thrive.
  • Building self-confidence: Achieving goals through the DCP strengthens confidence in yourself and your abilities.

Every Toastmaster deserves to belong to a Distinguished Club, but the journey begins with distinguishing yourself. Set personal goals, take every opportunity to learn, and work toward becoming the person you aspire to be. When you distinguish yourself, you inspire others to do the same. Together, as a team, you make your club distinguished. And in return, a Distinguished Club creates value and support that empowers every member to shine.

Let’s aim high, work on ourselves, and celebrate the rewards of success—both individually and as a club.

Daisy Wei, DTM
D42 District Director

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