The date a site is initially set up doesn't make it captive to the FTH code at that time. All FTH sites always have the current code. Occasionally a recent FTH update might require using the link called 'Click here to reload website from server' at the bottom of your site.
There are a few key areas of control for your site appearance. This page shows the elements common to all FTH site and how each club can choose whether or not to display them:
support.toastmastersclubs.org/doc/item/appearance
The entire document section called 'Adding content to you site' contains instructions for controlling your site appearance.
support.toastmastersclubs.org/doc/documentation-index
In your 'Site Administration' dialog box is a tab called 'Home Page'. The following document contains information that can be used to control the main body area of your home page appearance and content.
support.toastmastersclubs.org/doc/item/a...editing-page-content
The basic layout of all FTH sites is common and clubs can control various things as described in the documents above. Can you give an example of an aspect of the FTH sample site you wish to duplicate? Screenshots are often valuable to help us see and understand what you seek.
support.toastmastersclubs.org/doc/item/h...ake-a-screen-capture