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Nominations of District Officers should be submitted to Salvador Turrubiartes via email, using this form Chair of The Nomination Committee. 

General District Election Information

Nomination Form

Nomination Committee Process

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.

 

Area Governor Nominations are welcome,  the incoming District Governor will select from those nominated and make the appointments:

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.

Qualification (at the time of taking office)
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) and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing.

Guidance/Authority
  • Serve as member of the Executive Committee and District Council.
  • Uphold the policies and Bylaws of Toastmasters International, the District Administrative Bylaws and policies established by the District Council, following them to the best of his or her ability.
  • Serve under the direction of the District Governor through the Division Governor Receive guidance from the Lieutenant Governor ducation and Training, Lieutenant Governor Marketing, and Public Relations Officer.
  • Report regularly to the Division Governor on Area progress.
  • Serve as chairman of the Area Council.
  • Participate in Area Governor Training provided by the District.
Standards/Goals
  • Focus on membership growth and educational achievements in Clubs so the Area can achieve a minimum recognition of DistinguishedArea.
  • Motivate and assist each Club in the Area to become a Distinguished Club.
  • Make at least two Club visits:
    • Assess Club membership and willingness to grow.
    • Assess who will achieve educational achievements and when these will be completed.
    • Evaluate "Must‐Do Results" and quality expected of a Club
    • Complete the Area Report of Club Visit form, give a copy to the Club President, and mail a copy to the District Governor by the deadline on the form.
  • Make a presentation during the Club visit on one or more of the following topics:
    • Distinguished Club Program
    • Communication and Leadership Tracks
    • Membership growth and development
  • Ensure that each Club understands the service roles of the Area Governor and the District.
  • Contact Club Presidents monthly about:
    • Distinguished Club Program performance
    • Follow‐up on items identified during previous visit or contact
    • District Training or other events
  • Growth
    • Ensure no net Club loss in the Area
    • Assist the Division Governor in building at least one new Club with the Area or Division
  • Hold at least two Area Council meetings each year and have the following topics on the agenda:
  • Distinguished Club Program: Club plans, goals, needs for District/Area assistance.
    • Attendance at Club Officer training
    • Planning for inter‐Club events (e.g., training, time and place of Area speech contests)
  • Participate in District Training for Area Governors, Executive Committee meetings, District Conferences and District Council meetings.
  • Prepare successor to assume office, completing steps necessary for an orderly transfer of office by June 30.
The following positions are appointed by the District Governor:

District Public Relations Officer

Mission/Purpose
Works under the direction of the district governor. Helps maintain communication between the district and its members and works to increase public awareness of Toastmasters International through the media. The public relations officer prepares a public relations program designed to achieve goals for membership growth, club growth and educational achievements in clubs and achievement in the Distinguished Club Program. Promotes district conferences and leadership training opportunities within the district.

Qualifications (at the time of taking office)
This officer serves in a staff position under the direction of the district governor and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing.

District Secretary

Mission/Purpose
Helps district function effectively and achieve its mission by recording and maintaining accurate minutes of district council, executive committee, and other meetings. Serves as custodian of District Administrative Bylaws and policies.

Qualifications (at the time of taking office)
Should be a reliable, prompt, well-organized Toastmaster who can accurately record meeting actions. Should have access to facilities for word processing and reproduction of materials. Must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing.

District Treasurer

Mission/Purpose
Establishes and maintains effective fiscal management of the district. Promotes the growth of Toastmasters by providing sound fiscal guidance to the district. Produces monthly reports reflecting the district’s financial status and ensures that expenditures remain within the budget approved by the district council. Ensures that the district maintains the financial controls established by Toastmasters International.

Qualifications (at the time of taking office)
Should have accounting experience, understand basic bookkeeping practices and must be a member in good standing of a Toastmasters club in good standing.
Toastmasters International requires that any candidates running for and/or holding office, whether elected or appointed, agree to and sign the Officer Agreement and Release Statement. Please submit your signed form to the Nominating Committee Chair.

Please note: Nominations for all district offices can be submitted from the floor at the District 39 conference on May 22th, 2009. Questions can be addressed to the Nominating Committee Chair.

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