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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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