Distinguished Criteria
How to be Distinguished – Clubs, Areas and Divisions
This page sets out the requirements for Distinguished status. Â It is based on criteria listed in the District Leadership Handbook. Â In practice, TI (Toastmasters International) do not recognise any Clubs, Areas and Divisions as distinguished until the March 31 Renewals have been processed. Â These are usually posted around March 21. Â But if you are going to be successful then, you need to plan how you will achieve the criteria, and then set about doing it. Â In particular, Area and Division Governors need a new club to be honoured with President’s Distinguished, the highest award. Â Have a look the Community Clubs Check List.
You can view the results of the Distinguished Area and Division report for 2009/10. This will give you an idea of the reports in action.
Clubs | Areas | Divisions | ||
Distinguished Club | Distinguished Area – 4 of these 5 Goals | Distinguished Division | ||
To be Distinguished – minimum membership 20 OR a net increase of 5 |
75% of Oct dues by Nov 15 | No net club loss | ||
There are 10 Goals | 75% of April dues by May 15 | 50% of areas are distinguished | ||
2 CCs | Both of the next 2 | Average of 1.75 CCs per club by June 30 | Select Distinguished Division | |
2 more CCs | 4 Officers at COT (1) | Average of .5 ACs per club by June 30 | No net club loss | |
1 AC | 4 Officers at COT (2) | 60% of clubs become Distinguished | 75% of areas are distinguished | |
1 more AC | Both of the next 2 | Select Distinguished Area – all 5 of the above + all 3 of these |
President’s Distinguished Division | |
1 CL, ALB or DTM | 1 Renewal on time | 80% of Area Reports for 1st round by Nov 30 | Achieve goals for select distinguished division | |
1 more CL, ALB or DTM | 1 Officer List on time | 80% of Area Reports 2nd round by May 31 | Net growth of one club or more | |
4 new members | President’s Distinguished Area all 8 of the above |
60% of Clubs 20+ members by June 30 | ||
4 more new members | + a net gain of at least 1 club | |||
Distinguished – 5 or 6 Goals | ||||
Select Distinguished – 5 or 6 Goals | ||||
President’s Distinguished – 5 or 6 Goals |