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Club Leadership

Roles
President
VP of Education
VP of Membership
VP of Public Relations
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms

President

  • serves as Club's chief executive officer
  • responsible for general supervision and operation of the Club
  • presides at Club and Executive Committee meetings and directs the Club in a way which meets educational growth and leadership needs of members
  • establishes long-term and short-term plans for Club growth

Vice President of Education

  • planning successful Club meetings
  • promotes Toastmasters educational program to Club members
  • orients new members to the Toastmasters program and to the Club
  • makes sure each new member is assigned a mentor
  • all members understand the importance of excellent evaluations & know how to evaluate
  • arranges for Speechcraft, Success/Leadership, and Youth Leadership Programs to be conducted
  • encourages members to participate in other Toastmasters activities and programs
  • administers speech contests
  • organizes a speakers bureau
  • chairs the Education Committee
  • attends and participates in Executive Committee meetings
  • presides in the absence of the President
  • attends and votes at Area and District Council Meetings
  • votes at Regional and International business meetings

Vice President of Membership

  • plans, organizes, and implements a continuous marketing effort which ensures the Club maintains or exceeds 20 members.
  • work w/ groups inside & outside of Toastmasters to promote Club membership retention
  • helps prepare the semiannual membership report (incl. membership list + dues payment) to World Headquarters.
  • provides for recognition of members who contribute to the increase of membership to Toastmasters International
  • maintains an accurate membership roster and attendance records
  • serves as chairman of Club Membership Committee
  • attends and participates in Executive Committee meetings

Vice President of Public Relations

  • develops, implements, and administers a publicity program that maintains a positive image of Toastmasters International for all members, guests, and the general public
  • responsible for internal and external public relations for the Club
  • preparing and distributing news releases regarding Club activities
  • publicizing Club events
  • working with Club officers to develop literature about the Club
  • representing the Club to the media
  • serving as chairman of the Public Relations Committee
  • attending and participating in Executive Committee meetings

Secretary

  • responsible for all Club records and correspondences
  • keeps Club Constitution, Bylaws and other official Documents
  • submits updated membership and officer records to World Headquarters
  • prepares and mails orders for Toastmasters supplies
  • records and reads minutes of Club and Executive Committee meetings
  • circulate TIPS, Supply Catalog, and The Toastmaster Magazine during Club meetings
  • attends and participates in Executive Commitee meetings

Treasurer

  • developing and executing financial policies, procedures, audits, and controls
  • receives and disburses funds in payment of all obligations
  • develops and recommends a budget to the Club Executive Commitee
  • notifies members of dues payable and collects dues
  • presents a verbal and written financial report monthly
  • submits club accounts for audit
  • attends and participates in Executive Committee

Sergeant at Arms

  • serves as master host and makes the proper physical arrangements for all Club meetings
  • makes sure each member and guest is welcomed at Club meetings
  • arranges room and equipment for each meeting
  • arranges for food service at meal meetings
  • collects ballots and tallies votes
  • controls club property between meetings
  • chairs the Social and Reception Committee
  • attends and participates in Executive Committee Meetings