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Every Toastmaster Club appoints an Executive Committee comprising of seven roles. Committe members are voted in by the active membership and the term of office usually runs from 1st July to 30th June the following year. The office of President may only be held for one year at a time. Other roles may be held for consecutive years although it is beneficial for Clubs to find new people to fill these roles every year in order to give others leadership opportunities. Roll over the buttons on the right to find out more information about the responsibilities of the various roles and who is holding the various positions at Faifrield for the 2005-2006 Toastmaster year.

President - (Ken Kitson)

The President serves as the Club's chief executive officer, responsible for general supervision and operation of the Club. The President ensures that meetings start and end on time; make sure guests are warmly welcomed; allows time before and after the meeting to speak with guests; read and/or display the Club Mission at every meeting; discuss the Distinguished Club Program and the Club's progress and achievementsin it; recognise member achievements in Toastmasters and in their personal lives; report on the "Moments of Truth" the Club is achieving.

Vice President Education - (Joan Rinaldi)

The Vice President Education is responsible for planning successful Club meetings so that each member has the opportunuty to achieve his or her educational goals. The VPE is the second highest ranking Club officer, presiding at Club and Executive Committee meetings in the absence of the President. Some of the VPE's other responsiblities are; completing schedules and assignments at least three weeks in advance and confirming each schedule five to seven days prior to the meeting; promoting participation in the educational programs; tracking all members' progress toward educational goals and orienting new members to the Toastmasters program within two meetings after they join.

Vice President Membership-(Marieon Schauer)

The Vice President Membership is the third ranking Club officer. The main task of the VPM is to conduct ongoing membership buiding programs. Some other resposibilities include; Achieving 20 members by year-end or sooner; collecting membership applications; greeting guests and have them sign the Visitors book; reporting on current membership; promoting membership campains; welcoming new members; formally inducting new members at the first meeting after joining; helping guests wishing to join complete the Application for Membership and speaking with fellow members to determine if their needs are being met.

Vice President Public Relations-(Peggy Kemp)

The Vice President Education is the fourth-ranking Club officer. Some of the responsibilities of the VPPR is to; promote the Club in the local media; produce and distribute a Club Newsletter; promote membership programs; attend Club Executive Committee Meetings; attend other Toastmasters events; attend District-sponsored Club officer training; arrange for a replacement if unable to attend a Club meeting; prepare a successor for office. At the Club meeting; announce upcoming events and programs; ask for contributions for the newsletter; greet members and guests.

Secretary - (Zevart Ohanessian)

The Secretary is the fifth-ranking Club officer. Some of the Secretary's responsibilities are to; maintain an accurate membership roster and give it to the Treasurer to submit with dues; mail club officer list to world headquarters within 10 days after elections; handle general Club correspondence; keep Club fies, including the Club charter, Constitution, By-Laws, minutes, resolutions and correspondence; attend Club Executive Committee meetings; attend District-Sponsored Club officer training; arrange for a replacement if unable to attend meetings; prepare successor for office; record and read minutes; greet members and guests.

Treasurer - (Nick Rinaldi)

The Treasurer is the sixth-ranking Club officer. Some of the responsibilities are to; prepare a budget to be approved by the Executive Committee and membership within one month of taking office; provide the bank with a new signature by 1st July; prepare and send dues statements by 15th August/15th February; collect and send dues to World Headquarters by 1st October and 1st April, and work with the Vice Presidents to contact members who have not paid dues; submit new member applications to World Headquarters within 48 hours after receipt; pay bills as due; keep records of all financial transactions; present verbal and written financial reports quarterly; attend District-sponsored Club officer training; arrange for a replacement if unable to attend a meeting; prepare successor for office; receive completed new member applications and dues; announce when dues are due and explain due stucture.

Sergeant at Arms - (Joanne D'Arney)

The Sergeant at arms is the seventh-ranking Club officer. Responsibilities are to; schedule meeting location; maintain Club equipment in working order and check after each meeting to ensure adequate supplies are available; attend Club Executive Committee Meetings; attend District -sponsored Club officer training; arrange for a replacement or for assistance if necessary; prepare successor for office; arrange the room at least ten minutes prior to a meeting; make sure lecturn is in place, the banner is displayed, evaluation forms and ballots distributed, awards, supply catalogue, progress chart and educational material displayed and name badges available; greet the Area Governor and other visiting officers and escort them to the Club President; arrange food service at meal meetings; ensure meetings start on time; collect ballots and tally votes for awards.

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