1. TLI Expectations Distinguished Club Program and Club Success Plan

2. Mission of the Toastmasters Club The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self- confidence and personal growth.

3. A Guide to Success Why a member joined? Following the Distinguished Club Program (DCP)  Educational Awards Competent Communicator Advanced Communicator Bronze, Silver & Gold Advances Leader, Silver Distinguished Toastmaster  Membership 20 members of more Net Growth of 5 or more members

4. Goal One & Goal Two Two CC  Two members achieve complete the first 10 speeches in the Basic Manual.  One Member may accomplish a new CC each year for each club they belong to. Two more CC  Two different members in your club complete the first 10 speeches.

5. Goal Three and Four One ACB, ACS or ACG  Complete two advances manuals of 5 speeches each.  ACS Conduct any two programs from the Better Speakers Series or the Successful Club Ser ies  ACG Conduct a Success/Leadership, Success/Communication or a Youth Leadership Program. One more ACB, ACS or ACG  This can apply to the same member. Speeches count only if there is one other Toastmaster available to give a written evaluation.

6. Goals Five and Six One CL, ALB, ALS or DTM  CL – Competent Leader Complete the 10 Projects in the Competent Leader Manual  ALB – Advanced Leader Bronze Complete your CL and complete your CC. Serve 6 months as a Club Officer Participate in District Educational Events. Conduct two programs in the Successful Club Series and/or Leadership Excellence Series  ALS – Advanced Leader Silver Advances Leadership Bronze Served a term as a District Officer Completed High Performance Program Serve as a successful club sponsor, coach or mentor.  DTM – Distinguished Toastmasters One More CL, ALB, ALS or DTM

7. Goals Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten Four New Members Four More New Members Four Officers Trained twice a year Membership dues renewal report and one club officer list submitted on time.  October and March’s membership report must be received at WHQ’s before 5pm on 10/10 or 4/10.  Elected Officer List must be at WHQ before July 1 st.

8. Membership Requirements Minimum of 20 members A Net growth of at least five new members

9. Recognition Distinguished Club  5 of 10 goals and the membership requirements Select Distinguished Club  7 of 10 goals and the membership requirements Presidents Distinguished Club  9 of 10 goals and the membership requirements Receive as a Club  An attractive ribbon from World Headquarters  A Congratulatory letter from World Headquarters  The Club Officers are invited to the Club Leadership Luncheon held during the International Convention in August.

10. Progress Reports WHQ’s sends out to the President every three months where the club is in the DCP Program. reports.toastmasters.org

11. The Club Success Plan Planning:  Helps your club determine how it is going to meet the 10 established goals  Allows it to establish additional goals of its own.  Outlines strategies for achieving the goals  Identifies resources your club may use in its efforts  Has spaces for you to write assignments, develop a timetable and track accomplishments

12. Steps to Success For each officer,  Set goals and assign responsibilities to each individual  Form committees to accomplish goals  Review goals and timetables to ensure the plan is being followed according to schedule  Check the WHQ results with your clubs actual accomplishments  Be prepared to discuss the DCP with the Area Governor twice a year.