welcome to toastmasters district 26 combined officer training
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Welcome to Toastmasters District 26 Combined Officer Training. Presented by: Bea Garcia Macliz, DTM Lt Gov Education & Training District 26, 2011-2012. Agenda. Toastmasters Important Information Distinguished Club Program (DCP) Overview Review of each club officer position - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Toastmasters District 26
Combined Officer Training
Presented by:Bea Garcia Macliz, DTM
Lt Gov Education & TrainingDistrict 26, 2011-2012
AgendaToastmasters Important InformationDistinguished Club Program (DCP) OverviewReview of each club officer position
• Primary Responsibilities• Discussion of Best Practices
Toastmasters Club Mission
To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to
develop communication and leadership skills which in turn foster self-confidence
and personal growth.
Communication & Leadership Track
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)
Training• Primarily for Club Officers• General Members are welcomed to attend
Round One• Must be accomplished between June & August
Round Two• Must be accomplished between December &
February
Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests
Held in the fall; between September to OctoberClubs may send representativesAreas & Division scheduledDistrict Contest held during the Fall Conference
(November)District is the highest level for both contests
International Speech & Table Topics Contests
Held in the spring; between March to AprilClub may send representativeDistrict Contest held during the Spring
Conference (May) International Speech will compete at the
International Convention (August)District is the highest level for Table Topics
Contest
Contest Rules & EligibilityRulebook 2012A contestant must:
• Be a member and in a club in good standing• Complete six speech projects for the CC manual
for the International Speech Contest• Maintain eligibility throughout the contest period• Be original; prepared only by the speaker
Being scheduled now to MarchContests will be posted Schedule / CalendarFoothills Division Contest – 21 AprilDistrict Conference – 18 & 19 MayToastmasters International Convention – 15-
18 August, Orlando, Florida
International Speech & Table Topics Contests
Used to determine the health of the club and its members; will advice on achieving goals
Goal 1 - Two CCsGoal 2 - Two More CCsGoal 3 - One ACB, ACS or ACBGoal 4 - One More ACB, ACS or ACGGoal 5 - Once CL, ALB, ALS or DTM
Distinguished Club Program (DCP)
Distinguished Club Program (DCP)Goal 6 – One More CL, ALB, ALS or DTMGoal 7 – Four New MembersGoal 8 – Four More New MembersGoal 9 – Minimum Four Officers Trained TwiceGoal 10 – One Dues Renewal (1 Oct & 1 Apr) &
One Officer List Submitted On Time (30 Jun & 31 Dec)
**Note** Must meet membership; 20+ or 5 more than baseline
Report Sample
Sergeant at ArmsSecretaryTreasurerVice President Public RelationsVice President MembershipVice President EducationPresident
THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Maintain equipment/supplies
Arrange room
Greet members and guests
Introduce guests to specific members
Participate in leadership meetings
Sergeant at Arms
Maintain membership roster
Submit club officer list to WHQ
Manage club files
Greet members and guests
Participate in leadership meetings
Secretary
Manage budget and bank account
Collect and pay member dues
File annual IRS report
Greet members and guests
Participate in leadership meetings
Treasurer
Plan PR programs; prepare PR materials
Market the club: website, fliers, newsletter, etc
Free resources – FreeToastHost.org
Greet members and guests
Participate in leadership meetings
Vice President Public Relations
Greet guests
Conduct prompt follow up with guests
Assist in completing membership applications
Explain benefits to new members
Participate in leadership meetings
Vice President Membership
Assign meeting roles
Promote communication and leadership track
Orientate new members; assign mentor
Manage member educational awards
Greet members and guests
Participate in leadership meetings
Vice President Education
Encourage active participation
Keep membership at 20 plus
Be enthusiastic about the club and members
Greet members and guests
Organizes the leadership meetings
President
Communicate the club vision with the membersSet and achieve goalsSupport district events; participate in TLIs, etcWatch for and encourage potential leadersPresident & VP Education participate at district
meetings; held during each conferencePresident & Secretary hold votes for
International held meetings; held at conventions
How to maintain a successful club
THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Where LeadersAre Made