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  • Latest Founder’s District News

    March 7 Newsletter – Celebrating Pathways Achievers! Let’s keep striving for progress and self-improvement! Enjoy and learn from Contest Season in Founder’s District! Register for free online contests and purchase tickets for the in person contests. There are always opportunities for involvement and growth in Founder’s District! Find past newsletters here.

  • It’s Time to Renew Our Membership!

    Happy March Founder’s District! Welcome to March, Founder’s District! Jeanne Cassidy, your District Director here. This month is known for the beginning of spring, the Vernal Equinox, St. Patrick’s Day, and the return of Daylight Savings Time, where we spring forward. It’s also the ideal time for rejuvenation, regrowth, and renewal. Rejuvenate your clubs. Spring contests…

  • 2025 Founder’s District Conference

    Purchase your ticket here – https://tinyurl.com/2025FDCON Visit the ticket website (above) or the district conference website for the latest news on the conference. Speakers, events and activities will be posted over the next weeks and months!

  • Upcoming Training & Events

    Founder’s District offers training and special events for members every month,. Please visit our ‘upcoming events‘ page for details and registration links! Keep learning, keep striving to the BEST version of ourselves!

  • Club Anniversaries

    Happy Club Anniversary to our March chartered clubs! Orange Circle (3/1/1963)Civil Speakers (3/1/1981)Astromasters (3/1/1988)Articulate Athletes (3/1/1992)Ingram Microphones (3/1/1997)Orange Toast (3/1/2000)Lensmasters (3/4/2000)Divine Light (3/30/2015)Candid Speaking Superstars (3/26/2015)Chinese Irvine (3/1/2019)OneDigital (3/1/2020)Talega Toastmasters of San Clemente (3/18/2022)Toastinos PRPizza Rolls (3/1/2023) Happy Club Anniversary to our February chartered clubs! Water Meeters (2/1/1987) North Tustin Sensational Speakers (2/1/1978) Well Said (2/1/1984) Christian Century (2/1/1938) Second Stage Club (2/1/1978) FCBC FV Speech Club (2/1/2006)…

  • Canva Resources

    Canva ‘how-to’ videos for VPPRs: ​a. Complete CANVA guide to create Toastmasters brand compliant designs. Split into 25 chapters for different tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt8fNi6Um5Q (41 mins) b. Save your Brand Palette in CANVA Free account. – YouTube (4 mins) – (please note this video shows the old brand color palette – the bright red Pantone 1795 is no longer a…

  • Founder’s District Meetup

    All Founder’s District clubs are invited to join the Founder’s District Meetup account and take advantage of this popular events platform.  What is Meetup?Meetup is an app and online social networking portal that helps people find others who share our same interests. Toastmasters clubs around the world have been successfully using Meetup to help prospective members…

  • Earn a Distinguished Toastmaster Designation: Starting a New Toastmasters Club

    Earning the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation is a significant achievement within the Toastmasters International program. It represents the highest level of accomplishment and leadership within the organization. One of the most impactful ways to reach this esteemed designation is by starting a new Toastmasters club. Why Start a New Toastmasters Club? Starting a new…

  • Did you know you can get free stuff for you or your club? Every year Founder’s District offers several incentive programs to help you and your club achieve yearly goals. You can get free stuff by just working the program and being aware of the incentives. All incentive programs start July 1 and end on…

  • New Club Eligibility: Newly Chartered Clubs with the first full renewal (April or October) Incentive: A Club Banner Open House Eligibility: Clubs that gain three or more members as a result of an Open House. The members must pay for at least 6 months. Send your Open House flier and the name of the 3…