START A NEW TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Bring the power of communication and leadership to your workplace, educational institution, or community by starting a Toastmasters club. District 226 will guide you through every step of the chartering journey – from your first inquiry to your club’s official launch.

Leaders

Build Leaders

 Enhance public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication.

Build Leaders

Improve Communication

Stronger Teams

Better Communication

Club

Why Charter a Toastmaster Club ?

A Toastmasters club provides a structured, supportive environment where individuals can practice public speaking, strengthen leadership skills, and grow through continuous learning. Whether you’re launching a club for your organization, educational institution, or local community, chartering a Toastmasters club helps people become more confident communicators while fostering collaboration, innovation, and lifelong personal development.

Meet • Learn • Grow • Together

Who Can Start a Toastmasters Club?

Corporate Club

Build confidence, strengthen leadership, and improve communication through a Toastmasters club tailored to your community, workplace, campus, or shared interests.

Community Club

Whether you're a professional, student, community member, or industry enthusiast, there's a Toastmasters club designed for you.

College Club

Help students develop confidence, leadership, and presentation skills that prepare them for academic success, career opportunities, and future leadership roles.

Special Interest Club

From workplaces and campuses to local communities and special interest groups, Toastmasters clubs empower people to become better communicators and leaders.

Benefits of Chartering a New Club

Leadership Development

Public Speaking Skills

Employee Engagement

Networking Opportunities

Professional Growth

Strong Community & Communication

Club Essentials

Basic Club Requirements

20 Members

A minimum of 20 committed members is required to officially charter a new Toastmasters club. These members form the foundation of a vibrant and sustainable club.

Club Officers

Select your initial club officers, including the President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms, and Public Relations Manager, to lead and manage club activities effectively.

Charter Application

Complete the necessary charter forms, membership applications, and supporting documents required by Toastmasters International to establish your club.

District 226 Support

District 226 provides expert guidance, club mentors, officer training, and ongoing support from your first inquiry until your club is officially chartered and beyond.

Support

How Districts 226 Support You

Members

What Our Members Say

My first Toastmasters meeting was welcoming and inspiring. I joined as a guest with no speaking experience, and within a few months, I became much more confident presenting in front of groups.
Tostmaster Member
District 226
Toastmasters helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. The constructive feedback and supportive environment have made me a more confident communicator and a better leader at work.
Tostmaster Member
District 226
Every meeting is an opportunity to learn something new. The friendly members and structured learning program helped me improve both my communication and leadership skills.
Tostmaster Member
District 226

Extended Team

Sanjan Shetty, DTM
District Director
Santacruz Speakers Toastmasters Club
Akshay Singh, DTM
District Technology Officer
GSC Toastmasters Club & All Elite Advanced Toastmasters Club
Neha Bhatt, DTM
District Mentor
Harshad Joglekar
Corporate Relations Officer
Toastmasters Club of BMC Software
Vivek Golani
District Corporate Relations – Mumbai
Andheri Orators Toastmasters Club
Mukta Nadkar, DTM
District Parliamentarian
Deccan Toastmasters Club

Extended Team

Sushil Pawar, DTM
Immediate Past District Director
PMP Pune
No Extended Team Members

Extended Team

Rahul Chukka, DTM
District Administration Manager
Icertis Toastmasters Club
Puneet Salian, DTM
District Logistics Manager
Mulund Toastmasters Club
Pavan Parvatikar
District Awards Chair
Toastmasters Club of Pune – West

Extended Team

Ashwini Arondkar
District Public Relations Manager
National Park Toastmaster Club
Rachana Amballa
District Communications Partner
Eminent Toastmasters Club
Pooja Saran, DTM
Podcast and Newsletter Chair
Bopal Toastmasters Club
Gunjan Banarsi
District PR Tool Kit Lead
Gurukul Toastmasters Club
Yash Banarsi
Social Media Outreach Chair
Gurukul Toastmasters Club
Aashna Bhimani, DTM
Podcast & Newsletter Chair
Apollo India
Vasundhara Singh
Webmaster
Pune Advanced Toastmasters Club
Manoj Asrani
Outdoor Publicity Chair
Aurangabad Toastmasters

Extended Team

Biman Gandhi, DTM
Program Quality Director
Pune Advanced Toastmasters Club
Ramanand Bhatt, DTM
Education Excellence Chair
Mumbai Toastmasters
Siva Regilla
Excellence and Alignment Chair
Aundh Toastmasters Club
Akash Nirabhra
District Chief Judge
Pune Marathi Toastmasters Club
Vinay Jain, DTM
Leadership Enablement Chair
North Mumbai Toastmasters Club
Praveen Nayak
Member Experience Chair
Dombivli Toastmasters

Extended Team

Hrishikesh Gokhale, DTM
Club Growth Director
Pimpri Toastmasters Club
Manoj Bhatkar
Club Retention Chair (Rest of Maharashtra)
Nagpur Toastmasters Club
Priya Patra
Club Extension Chair (Mumbai)
Capgemini Mumbai Toastmasters Club
Devanshu Thakre
Club Extension Chair – Rest of Maharashtra
Gurukul Toastmasters Club
Savio Dsouza
Club Extension Chair – Pune
Baner Toastmasters Club
Punit Hadani
Club Retention Chair
Wakad toastmasters club
Jyothi Bhaskaran Pillai, DTM
Club Retention Chair Mumbai
All Elite Advanced Toastmasters Club
Manish Kumar, DTM
Speech Craft Chair
Toastmasters For Pune Entrepreneur