President

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Serving as the club's chief executive officer, the club president is responsible for general supervision and operation of the club and presides over both club meetings and meetings of the Executive Committee.

Contents 1 Duties 1.1 Outside of the club meeting 1.2 At the club meeting 2 Growing the club 3 A vision for your club 4 Making meetings interesting 5 How to manage your committee members 6 Running a committee meeting 7 Getting your club recognised by district (the DCP programme) 8 Dates in the Toastmasters' year

[edit] Duties

[edit] Outside of the club meeting

• Ensure club officers meet club officer and club meeting standards;
• Oversee plan to achieve Distinguished Club Program goals and ensure the club is a Distinguished Club;
• Encourage communication and leadership development through promoting CC) AC, CL and AL awards;
• Ensure the club has an ongoing membership building program;
• Attend and vote the club's proxy at district council meetings or ensure a club member attends and votes;
• Attend regional conference and International Convention and vote the club's proxy or send the proxy to the district governor;
• Oversee administrative operation of the club in compliance with the Club Constitution and Bylaws;
• Maintain relationship with the district and with Toastmasters International;
• Schedule and chair monthly executive committee meeting;
• Arrange for a replacement if unable to attend a club or executive committee meeting;
• Search for leadenly ensuring all club offices are filled for the succeeding terms and ensure that timely elections are conducted;
• Prepare successor for once;
• Attend district-sponsored club-officer training.

[edit] At the club meeting

• Ensure meetings start and end on time;
• Make sure guests are warmly and enthusiastically introduced;
• Allow time before and after the meeting to speak with guests;
• Read and/or display the club mission statement at every meeting;
• Discuss the Distinguished Club Program and the club's progress in it;
• Recognize member achievements in Toastmasters and in their personal lives;
• Report on which 'Moments of Truth the club is achieving.

[edit] Growing the club

[edit] A vision for your club

Knowing where your club is going is a critical step in having a successful term as president. Visions should focus on what you want the club to look like or be at the end of your term. They do not have to be detailed, that will come when you set goals and create a success plan.
Many presidents set a theme to assist them with forming a vision. They turn to the Distinguished Club program as well. Here are various visions that can be used:

• The club will earn a specific level of the Distinguished Club Program
• The club will be a supportive environment for members to reach their speaking and leadership goals.

[edit] Making meetings interesting

There are plenty of resources elsewhere on this site to make meetings interesting. Look at Themes and Table Topics for more info.

[edit] How to manage your committee members

[edit] Running a committee meeting

[edit] Getting your club recognised by district (the DCP programme)

[edit] Dates in the Toastmasters' year

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