DISTRICT 23 INCENTIVE PROGRAMS for 2014-2015
DISTRICT 23 INCENTIVE PROGRAMS for 2014-2015
(Chronologically Ordered)
Open House Award (Fall)
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
Clubs must hold an Open House between July 1st and September 30th and have a net growth of four (4)new members reflected on October 1st. Clubs must create an invitation / flier and record attendance of guests.
A)Each club who gains a net of four (4)new members who were guests at the Open House will be eligible to receive one (1) FREE Conference registration to the District 23 FALL Conference
B)Conference Registration is non-Transferable or bankable
How to Claim: Send an email to Lt Governor Marketing Natalie Waters () that includes the invitation/flier and the legible list of Open House guests before October 15th, 2014.
Building Strong Leaders Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – August 30, 2014; January 1, 2015 – February 28, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
A)Before August 30, 2014, all clubs with at least four (4) officers trained at a Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) will earn one chance in a drawing for a FREE Conference Registration. Clubs with all seven (7) officers trained at a Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) will earn two chances in a drawing for a FREE Conference Registration.
B)Between January 1, 2015 and February 28, 2015, all clubs with at least four (4) officers trained at a Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) will earn one chance in a drawing for a FREE Conference Registration. Clubs with all seven (7) officers trained at a Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) will earn two chances in a drawing for a FREE Conference Registration.
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Automatic – no action required by recipients
New Club Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All New Clubs
Description:
All new clubs chartered between July 1st and June 30th will receive a new branded customized banner (Item 322) and banner bag (Item 325) for transport.
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
(stand not included)
Distribution: District Governor will mail New Club Banners and carrying bag directly to Club Presidents upon receipt.
Club Membership Contest (Smedley Award)
From: District 23
Dates: August 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
In honor of Dr. Ralph Smedley, clubs adding five new, dual, or reinstated members between August and September receive a "Smedley Award" ribbon to display on your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.) More information can be found at
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Perfect 14 - Strong Leaders Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 - February 28, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
According to Toastmasters International records, All clubs with a perfect fourteen (14) officers trained as a result from both Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) sessions will earn a $50 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate (Certificate is non-Transferable or bankable).
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Open House Award (Spring)
From: District 23
Dates: January 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
Clubs must hold an Open House between January 1st and March 31st and have a net growth of 4 members reflected on October 1st. Clubs must create an invitation / flier and record attendance of guests.
A)Each club who gains a net of 4 new members who were guests at the Open House will be eligible to receive one (1) FREE Conference registration to the SPRING Conference
B)Conference Registration is non-Transferable or bankable
How to Claim: Send an email to Lt Governor Marketing Natalie Waters () that includes the invitation/flier and the legible list of Open House guests before April 15th, 2015.
Club Membership Contests (Talk Up Toastmasters Award)
From: District 23
Dates: February 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
Clubs are encouraged 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. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
More information can be found at
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Education & Leadership Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Toastmasters
Description:
Members who earn a communication award (Competent Communicator or Advanced Communication) or earn a leadership award (Competent Leader, Advanced Leader, Distinguished Toastmaster) award in the first 3 quarters of the Toastmasters year are entered into a drawing for one (1) FREE Conference Registration. Education awards must be posted and recognized by Toastmasters International current year education achievements web page ( by March 31, 2015. The FREE conference registration is transferable, only once, to another Toastmaster or Non-Toastmasters to attend the District 23 Spring Conference.
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distinguished Club Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – April 15, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
While deadlines are important – beating them is better! All clubs that attain Distinguished recognition according to Toastmasters International Dashboard by April 15th, 2015 will receive a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate (non-Transferable or bankable).
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Triple Crown Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Toastmasters (excluding District Governor and Lt. Governors)
Description:
Members who achieve three education awards or more in the single program year will earn a Triple Crown Pin (Item 5909) as acknowledgement. Education awards must be posted and recognized by Toastmasters International current year education achievements web page (
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: The pins will be awarded at a District sponsored Event (District Conference , TLI, Area/Division/District speech Contest, District Executive Meeting) by District Governor, Lt Governor Education and Training, Lt. Governor Marketing or Public Relations Officers
Sponsorship Membership Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Toastmasters
Description:
Members who sponsor of five (5) new memberswill qualify to receive a unique sponsor's pin. Members who sponsor ten (10) new memberswill qualify to receive a special sponsor’s pin. Members who sponsor 15 new members will qualify to receive a special discount code for 25% off your next product purchase from Toastmasters International World Headquarters.Discount is not valid with any other offer.
How to Claim: To receive credit as a sponsor, your name must appear on the membership application along with your home club number. Please print or type information legibly. No changescan be made to the applications once they are received by World Headquarters.New, dual and reinstated members count for credit; transfer and charter members do not. Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Pins will be directly mailed to members or pins will be awarded at a District sponsored Event (District Conference, TLI, Area/Division/District speech Contest, District Executive Meeting) by District Governor, Lt Governor Education and Training, Lt. Governor Marketing or Public Relations Officers
Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) Award
From: District 23
Dates: July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Toastmasters
Description:
Members who achieve the pinnacle of Toastmasters International educational program by attaining their DTM will be invited to attend the District Conference Distinguished Toastmasters Award Ceremony, receive a DTM Medallion, a DTM Badge. Education awards must be posted and recognized by Toastmasters International current year education achievements web page (
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: The Distinguished Toastmasters Award Ceremony is held at the Fall and Spring District 23 Conference annually. Recipients will be invited to attend the District 23 Conference closest to the date of their DTM attainment.
Club Membership Contests (Beat the Clock Award)
From: District 23
Dates: May 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015
Who’s Eligible: All Clubs
Description:
Make this a contest in your club to encourage every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during May and June receive a "Beat the Clock" ribbon to display on the club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
More information can be found at
How to Claim: Automatic – no action required by recipients
Distribution: Automatic – no action required by recipients
D23 TRIO Incentives, 2014-2015
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