Are you ready to take your new step in your Toastmasters journey? Do you want to complete your DTM? Do you want to further develop your communication and leadership skills?
If you’re a member in good standing of a club in good standing – read on!
Nominations are now open for the 2018-2019 District Leader team!
The next two years will be the final opportunity to complete a District Officer Role for the Advanced Leadership Silver (ALS) Award in the Traditional Education Program. A District Officer Role can also count towards your DTM in the new Pathways Education Program.
The 2018-2019 year has opened up a further opportunity in that the current Program Quality Director (PQD) has declared they will not be running for the role of District Director.
If you are eligible, you are encouraged to consider nominating for the roles of District Director, Program Quality Director and Club Growth Director.
Multiple nominations are sought for each of the top Trio roles to ensure that the District Council can elect the best person for each role.
DUE DATE:
Friday 15th December 2017 is the deadline for candidates to declare their intent to run and submit the required paperwork
HOW TO APPLY:
All candidates must complete and return the following paperwork to the district leadership nominating committee by the due date to HERE:
ELECTED POSITIONS:
The responsibilities and qualifications of each elected leader position are as follows:
1. DISTRICT DIRECTOR
As the district’s chief executive officer, direct the district in a way which fosters strong clubs; produces maximum growth in education completions, clubs and membership; and be consistent with the interests of members of Toastmasters International. Motivate the district to achieve Distinguished recognition. Achieve the mission of the district in a manner that motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence in all district activities.
To be Eligible: the district director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a club president and at least 12 consecutive months as a program quality director, club growth director or division director or a combination thereof.
2. PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR
Under the guidance of the district director, strive to have every club and each member reap the benefits of Toastmasters and to have every club become Distinguished. Provides direction and counsel to division directors, area directors, and club officers on the educational opportunities in Toastmasters. Design and conduct successful district training programs, conferences, and other district educational events.
To be Eligible: the program quality director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a club president and at least 12 consecutive months as a program quality director, club growth director or division director or an area director or a combination thereof.
3. CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR
Under guidance of the district director, make the benefits
of Toastmasters membership available to greater numbers
of people. Plan, develop, implement, and direct district marketing objectives. Develop and direct programs for new club development, club rescue efforts, club membership promotion, and membership retention. Achieve Distinguished District goals for membership and club growth. Promote standards of service to the member and to the club.
To be Eligible: the club growth director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a club president and at least 12 consecutive months as a program quality director, a club growth director or division director, area director or a combination thereof.
4. DIVISION DIRECTOR
Achieve the mission of the district within the division, accomplishing district goals in membership building and retention, club extension, and educational accomplishments. Ensure that each club realizes its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to members. Achieve Distinguished Division Program goals and ensure that areas and clubs within the division achieve Distinguished recognition. Serve the division clubs by providing district support and resources through the area directors.
The Division Director coordinates division speech contests, and assists the area directors with their speech contests.
To be Eligible: the division director shall have served at least six consecutive months as a member of a district council.
AREA COUNCIL ELECTED POSITIONS:
The following position is elected at an area council meeting (if no successful candidate is identified the position will be filled as appointed by the incoming district director):
1. AREA DIRECTOR
Provide district contact, support, and assistance to the
club so that it may achieve the club mission and fulfill its responsibilities to members. Help clubs by keeping in regular contact with club presidents in the area and by visiting each club at least twice during the year. Achieve Distinguished Area Program goals and ensure that each area club is Distinguished.
To be Eligible: At the time of taking office, insofar as practicable, the area directors shall have served as members of a district council.
APPOINTED POSITIONS:
The following positions shall be appointed by the incoming district director:
1. ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Help the district function effectively and achieve its mission by recording and maintaining accurate minutes of district council, executive committee, and other meetings. Serve as upholder of the District Administrative Bylaws and policies.
To be Eligible: At the time of taking office, the administration manager should be a reliable, prompt, well-organized Toastmaster who can accurately record meeting actions, has access to a personal computer and is able to reproduce materials.
2. FINANCE MANAGER
Establish and maintain effective fiscal management of the district. Promote the growth of Toastmasters by providing sound fiscal guidance to the district. Produce monthly reports reflecting the district’s financial status, and ensure that expenditures remain within the budget approved by the district council. Ensure that the district maintains the financial controls established by Toastmasters International.
To be Eligible: At the time of taking office, the finance manager should have accounting experience and understand basic bookkeeping practices.
3. PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Work under the direction of the district director. Help maintain communication between the district and its members and work to increase public awareness of Toastmasters International through the media. Prepare a public relations program designed to achieve goals for membership growth, club growth, and educational achievements in clubs and achievement in the Distinguished Club Program. Promote district conferences and leadership training opportunities within the district.
To be Eligible: At the time of taking office, the public relations manager should possess experience in and core understanding of public relations.
Seize the day and apply for one of these important roles. Staying in one’s comfort zone doesn’t lead to growth – it leads to stagnation. If you’re interested in one of these important roles, ask our district leaders for more information.
The place where magic happens is outside your comfort zone.