From Invisible to Discoverable
**If They Can’t Find You… They Can’t Join You**
People across our community are already looking for confidence, communication and connection.
Meetup helps them find you.
A simple event listing — supported by a few small actions from members — can gently increase your club’s visibility and reach.
Explore how to get started (free for D17 clubs, takes minutes):
https://toastmastersd17.org/admin/meetup/
Why It’s Worth a Look
Across District 17, there are people actively browsing Meetup for opportunities just like Toastmasters.
Clubs that are visible are beginning to see:
- More enquiries
- New guests
- Growing momentum
What We’re Seeing Across District 17
Only ~10–15 clubs are actively posting — there’s room for more to be seen.
What This Looks Like in Practice
Regular Meetup listings are already helping Heritage Towns Toastmasters grow — with one or two visitors attending most meetings.
What’s making the difference?
- Listing events early
- Keeping information up to date
- Responding to attendees
These simple actions are helping turn RSVPs into visits — and visits into membership.
Promoting your club on Meetup connects you with people already looking for
confidence, communication and connection.
A Simple Way to Get Started
If your club would like to explore Meetup, it can be as simple as:
ü Add your next meeting
ü Keep it clear and welcoming
ü Invite a little engagement (a quick “I’m going” helps your event reach more people)
Step-by-step guide:
https://toastmastersd17.org/admin/meetup/
Prefer to watch?
View the District 17 Meetup training (2024): Boost Your Club’s Visibility: Effective Marketing Tools for Toastmasters
Meetup section 15 minutes duration from 1:20 Help for VPs Public Relations – Toastmasters International District 17 Western Australia
A Small Action That Makes a Difference
Every member can help their club be seen.
When you:
- Click “I’m going”
- Like or interact with the event
…it signals that your club is active and welcoming — often the nudge someone needs to attend for the first time.
Final Thought
Your club already changes lives.
Meetup simply helps more people find you — so they can join you.
