District Mission and Purpose
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL VISION
Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential
and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout
the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, giving
them the courage to change. The mission/purpose and qualifications of
each elected officer follows:
THE MISSION OF THE DISTRICT
The mission of the district is to enhance the performance and extend the
network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity
to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by:
- Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals.
- Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
- Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.
Mission, Purpose and Qualifications of District Officers
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Mission/Purpose
As the district's chief executive officer, directs the district in a way
which fosters strong clubs; produces maximum growth in education completions,
club and membership; and is consistent with the interests of members of
Toastmasters International. Responsible for motivating the district to
achieve Distinguished District. Achieves the mission of the district in
a manner which motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence
in all district activities.
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 or division governor or a combination
thereof and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club
in good standing..
LT. GOVERNOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Mission/Purpose
Under the guidance of the district governor, strives to have every club
and each member reap the benefits of the Toastmasters educational program
and to have every club become a Distinguished Club. Responsible for achieving
Distinguished District goals for CCS, ACS and Distinguished Clubs. Provides
direction and counsel to division governors, area governors, and club officers
on the educational opportunities in Toastmasters. Responsible for the design
and conduct of successful district training programs, conferences, and
other district educational events.
Qualifications (at the time of taking office)
The Lt. Governor 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, or an area governor, or
a combination thereof and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters
club in good standing..
LT. GOVERNOR MARKETING
Mission/Purpose
Under guidance of the district governor, makes the benefits of Toastmasters
membership available to greater numbers of people. Plans, develops, implements,
and directs short-term and long-term district marketing objectives. Develops
and directs programs for new club development, club rescue efforts, club
membership promotion, and membership retention. Responsible for achieving
Distinguished District goals for membership and club growth. Promotes standards
of service to the member and to the club.
Qualifications (at the time of taking office)
The Lt. Governor Marketing shall have served for at least six (6) consecutive
months as a club president and at least twelve (12) consecutive months
as a Lt. Governor, a division governor, or as an area governor, or a
combination thereof and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters
club in good standing..
DIVISION GOVERNOR
Mission/Purpose
Achieves the mission of the district within the division, accomplishing
district goals in membership building and retention, club extension, and
educational accomplishments. Ensures that each club realizes its mission
and fulfills its responsibilities to its members. Responsible for achieving
Distinguished Division Program goals and for ensuring that areas and clubs
within the division achieve Distinguished status. Serves the division clubs
by providing district support and resources through the area governors.
Qualifications (at the time of taking office)
A division governor shall have served at least six (6) consecutive months
as a member of a district council (e.g., club president, vice president
education, area governor, district secretary, district treasurer) and
must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing.
The District Governor will appoint a Chairman of Nominating Committee. The committee will accept nominations for District Offices for Toastmasters year until late February or a date chosen by the committee. Voting will take place during the District Council Meeting during the Spring Conference. The elected officers will hold office from July 1 through June 30. Elected Officers in District 58 are: District Governor, Lieutenant Governor Education & Training, Lieutenant Governor Marketing, and Division Governors for Division A, B, C, D, E and F. All other positions are appointed by the District Governor and approved by the District Executive Council.
If you would like to nominate yourself or another Toastmaster, contact the District Governor or the Chairman of the Nominating Committee when appointed.
Download a NOMINATION FORM
See a copy of the OFFICER AGREEMENT FORM.