Aptitude + Attitude + Opportunity = Great Leadership

Through dedicated mentoring, we build upon the aptitude for leadership. The attitude of service fuels the great desire that is critical for leadership. And through the nomination process, we create an opportunity for aspiring leaders to become great new leaders. Combined together, Aptitude + Attitude + Opportunity = Great Leadership.

Great leadership grows from a great desire to serve. We each know individuals who exhibit a great desire to serve, individuals who will grow into great leadership, given the opportunity. We want to know about these individuals. Nominations are open until April 1, 2010 for district officer positions.

Below the position descriptions you will find a nomination form that you may use to nominate a potential district officer for 2010. Your nomination will be sent to the district nomination chair, as well as to the nominee.

District Governor

As the district’s chief executive officer, the district governor directs the district in a way that fosters strong clubs; produces maximum growth in educational completions, clubs and membership; and is consistent with the interests of the members of Toastmasters International. The governor achieves the mission of the district in a manner that motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence in all district activities. This is an elected position.

Qualifications: At the time of taking office, the District Governor shall have served at least six(6) consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve(12) consecutive months as a Lt. Governor, Division Governor, or combination thereof.

Lt. Governor of Education and Training

Under the guidance of the district governor, the lieutenant governor education and training strives to have every club and each member reap the benefits of the Toastmasters educational program and become a Distinguished Club. The lieutenant governor education and training provides direction and counsel to division governors, area governors and club officers on the educational opportunities in Toastmasters, and is responsible for the design and conduct of successful district training programs, conferences and other district educational events. This is an elected position.

Qualifications: At the time of taking office, the Lt. Governor of Education and Training shall have served at least six(6) consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve(12) consecutive months as a Lt. Governor, Division Governor, Area Governor, or combination thereof.

Lt. Governor of Marketing

Under guidance of the district governor, the lieutenant governor marketing makes the benefits of Toastmasters membership available to greater numbers of people. The lieutenant governor marketing plans, develops, implements and directs short-term and long-term district marketing objectives, and develops and directs programs for new club development, club rescue efforts, club membership promotion and membership retention. The lieutenant governor marketing promotes high standards of service to the member and to the club. This is an elected position.

Qualifications: At the time of taking office, the Lt. Governor of Marketing shall have served at least six(6) consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve(12) consecutive months as a Lt. Governor, Division Governor, Area Governor, or combination thereof.

Division Governor

The division governor strives to achieve the mission of the district within the division, accomplishing district goals in membership building and retention, club building and educational accomplishments. He or she ensures that each club realizes its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to its members by providing district support and resources through the area governors. This is an elected position.

Qualifications: At the time of taking office, the Division Governor shall have served at least six(6) consecutive months as a member of a District Council (e.g. Club President, Club Vice President of Education, Area Governor, District Secretary, District Treasurer).

Public Relations Officer

The public relations officer establishes and maintains mutual lines of communication, understanding, acceptance and cooperation between the district and its members, as well as between the district and the public, working to increase awareness of Toastmasters through all available media. The public relations officer administers the policies and programs related to public relations for Toastmasters International, the district and the club. This is an appointed position.

Qualifications: This officer serves in a staff position under the direction of the District Governor and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing.

District Secretary

Accurate, timely records are essential to district operations. The district secretary records and maintains important district documents so that the district can function effectively. This is an appointed position.

Qualifications: This officer serves in a staff position under the direction of the District Governor and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing. The District Secretary should be a reliable, prompt and well-organized Toastmaster who can accurately record meeting actions. The District Secretary should have access to facilities for word processing and the reproduction of materials.

District Treasurer

The treasurer establishes and maintains effective fiscal management of the district. The treasurer promotes the growth of Toastmasters International by providing sound financial guidance to the district. This is an appointed position.

Qualifications: This officer serves in a staff position under the direction of the District Governor and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing. The District Treasure should have accounting experience and understand basic bookkeeping practices.

Area Governor

The area governor provides support and assistance to each club so that it may achieve the club mission and fulfill its responsibilities to club members. This is an appointed position.

Qualifications: Insofar as practicable, the Area Governor should have served at least six(6) consecutive months as a member of a District Council (e.g. Club President, Club Vice President of Education, Area Governor, District Secretary, District Treasurer).