The Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach are often confused. Read about the differences, and then share the experience you have gained as a Toastmaster by fulfilling one of these roles.

Each new club may have up to two sponsors. The sponsor is responsible for organizing the new club, including selling the new club idea to prospective members, helping to set up regular meetings, completing the paperwork, and planning the charter presentation. Sponsors receive a certificate when the club charters and can receive credit toward the Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) award. Note: Sponsors may apply credit no later than 90 days after the club's official charter date. Any changes or additions to sponsor assignments must be made no later than 60 days after the club's official charter date.

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Each new club may have up to two mentors who are appointed by the District Governor. Mentors should be experienced Toastmasters who actually join the new club, providing guidance during the first six months to one year of existence. The mentor receives a certificate when the club charters and, if he/she fulfills the role satisfactorily, credit toward the Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) award. Note: Mentors may apply credit no sooner than six months after the club's official charter date. Any changes or additions to mentor assignments must be made no later than 60 days after the club's official charter date.

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The Club Coach is tasked with helping struggling clubs become Distinguished Clubs. Some of the program specifics are: