New Club Sponsors and Mentors are experienced Toastmasters who help new clubs charter and establish a stable foundation. The work is one of the most reliable paths a Toastmaster can take toward DTM — and one of the most valuable contributions a member can make to the District's growth.
What each role does
New Club Sponsor
The Sponsor partners with a Club Organizer to bring a prospective club through chartering. Responsibilities include running demonstration meetings, helping the prospective club recruit founding members, walking the Organizer through TI's chartering forms, and ensuring the new club starts with the right operational basics in place.
New Club Mentor
The Mentor takes over once a club is chartered, supporting it through its first six months — the most fragile period in a club's lifecycle. The Mentor coaches officers, attends meetings, and helps the new club hit its first Distinguished Club Program targets.
Preparing for the role
The District publishes a packet of preparation documents covering:
- How to run an effective demonstration meeting with a prospective club.
- Role-by-role expectations for Sponsors, Mentors, Organizers, and supporting officers.
- Toastmasters International's chartering forms (Forms 03 and 04), plus D84's review process — the Club Growth Director and the New Club Team review all chartering paperwork before submission to TI.
What you get out of it
- DTM credit. Both Sponsor and Mentor roles count toward Pathways DTM requirements.
- A new club in the District. Each chartered club strengthens the regional pipeline and contributes to D84's DCP totals.
- Practical experience. Chartering and stabilizing a club is the best preparation for any future District-level role.
How to volunteer
Talk to the District's Club Growth Director or the New Club Team — see the Leadership page for current contacts. The District actively recruits Sponsors and Mentors throughout the program year, especially when a new club prospect surfaces in your area.