Distinguished Club Program
The Distinguished Club Program (DCP) helps every Toastmasters club focus on what matters most: member achievement, club growth, officer training, and strong club administration. Toastmasters International describes the DCP as an annual program running from July 1 to June 30, with 10 goals in education, membership, training, and administration.
WHY IT MATTERS
A strong DCP club usually means:
- Members are completing speeches and Pathways levels.
- Guests are becoming members.
- Officers are trained and confident.
- The club is organized and planning ahead.
- Members feel supported and engaged.
THE 10 DCP GOALS
- Four Level 1 awards
- Two Level 2 awards
- Two more Level 2 awards
- Two Level 3 awards
- One Level 4, Path Completion, or DTM award
- One more Level 4, Path Completion, or DTM award
- Four new, dual, or reinstating members
- Four more new, dual, or reinstating members
- Club officers trained in both training periods
- Club officer list and membership dues submitted on time
DCP Recognition Requirements
To be recognized through the Distinguished Club Program, clubs must complete the Club Success Plan by September 31st, meet the required membership level, and achieve the required number of DCP goals during the Toastmasters year.
Distinguished Club
A club becomes Distinguished when it completes the Club Success Plan by the required deadline, meets the membership requirement, and achieves at least 5 of the 10 DCP goals.
Select Distinguished Club
A club becomes Select Distinguished when it completes the Club Success Plan, meets the membership requirement, and achieves at least 7 of the 10 DCP goals.
President’s Distinguished Club
A club becomes President’s Distinguished when it completes the Club Success Plan, meets the membership requirement, and achieves at least 9 of the 10 DCP goals.
Smedley Distinguished Club
A club becomes Smedley Distinguished when it completes the Club Success Plan, meets the membership requirement, and achieves all 10 DCP goals.
District 208 Toastmasters
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