Serving as a club officer builds communication and leadership skills. There are seven officer roles in a Toastmasters club. The responsibilities of the roles, how they work together and with the members is organized based on Parliamentary procedure and Roberts' Rules of Order.
The
President serves as the club's chief executive officer, responsible for general operation of the club. Presides at club meetings and directs educational growth and leadership needs of the members. In cooperation with the executive team, establishes plans for club health and growth.
The
Vice President Education plans club meetings so that members achieve their personal goals. Schedules speeches, signs manuals, updates progress charts, reports to Toastmasters International, and coordinates recognition.
The
Vice President Membership implements a continuous marketing effort to ensure the club maintains or exceeds a charter membership level of 20. Works to promote club membership and membership retention.
The
Vice President Public Relations implements a program to maintain a positive image of Toastmasters and the club. Promotes the club in the media, produces a club newsletter and promotes membership programs.
The
Secretary is responsible for all club records and correspondence. Custodian of the Club Constitution and Bylaws and all other official club documents.
The
Treasurer is responsible for management of the clubs' finances. Collects and sends dues to World Headquarters on time. Pays obligations, and develops and recommends a budget to the executive committee.
The
Sergeant at Arms sets up the room for the club meetings. Ensures equipment and supplies for the meeting are in good standing. Coordinates special equipment set-ups. Greets members and guests at meetings.
The
Immediate Past President provides guidance and serves as a resource to officers and members. Chairs the nominating committee and promotes the club's efforts to become a distinguished club.
Toastmasters provides manuals and training for all of these officers' roles. Serving as a club officer also fulfills a requirement for the Advanced Leader Bronze award.
Club officer's training is part of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute on Saturday January 3, 2009 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. This event will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland , FL 32751. A detailed schedule of the Officer Training modules and educational workshops offered is linked from the District 84 website.
