District 8 District officer elections will be held at the Spring District Conference in May of each year. The following officers will be elected: District Governor; Lt. Governor Education and Training; Lt. Governor Marketing; and Division Governor.
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.
- Insuring that each Club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
- Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for Club and District officers.
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:
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.
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 CTMs, ATMs, 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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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).
OTHER POSITIONS
The following positions are appointed by the District Governor:
AREA GOVERNOR
Mission/Purpose:
Provides
District contact, support, and assistance to the Club so that it may
achieve the Club Mission and fulfill its responsibilities to its members.
Helps Clubs by keeping in regular contact with Club Presidents in the
Area and by visiting each Club at least twice during the year. Is responsible
for achieving Distinguished Area Program goals and for ensuring that
each Area Club is a Distinguished Club.
Qualifications:
Insofar
as practicable, an Area Governor should have served as a member of a
District Council (e.g., Club President, Vice President Education, or
District Officer).
NOTE: The District 8 Governor is the publisher of the web site and is responsible for its content. The names, "Toastmasters International," "Toastmasters," and the Toastmasters International emblem are trademarks protected in the United States, Canada, and other countries where Toastmasters Clubs exist. Unauthorized use is prohibited. (Reference: Policy Bulletin Number G31, Toastmasters International)
Call
our Info Line: In Greater St. Louis: (314)726-9834
Remainder of District 8: 1-800-569-0595
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