Succession Plan Where Leaders Are Made Toastmasters International Where Leaders Are Made - will be the tagline moving forward. Different from a theme, this is an enduring message of who we are today. It will not change from year to year. “In order to accomplish our mission, Toastmasters members, clubs and districts must provide one single, consistent message that demonstrates what Toastmasters is and what we offer the world.” – Toastmasters International President Michael Notaro, DTM For many years, Toastmasters has been synonymous with public speaking, However the powerful combination of strengthening one’s competence in communication and building leadership skills through participation in Toastmasters is what differentiates Toastmasters International from other skill-building programs. The new official tagline, “Where Leaders Are Made,” reflects this synergy between communication and leadership. Toastmasters training helps members build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to speak effectively and lead others. It is important that we all understand what this tagline means. It is not intended to summarize the entire member experience; rather, it represents what differentiates Toastmasters. It tells members and potential members what makes Toastmasters different from any other option they could choose to grow their communication and leadership skills. By consistently implementing this tagline along with the supporting brand positioning messages and imagery, you convey to the world that Toastmasters owns that place where members join and gain confidence in public speaking and communication. That confidence often gives them the strength to lead. Regardless of whether a Toastmaster has chosen to become a leader or not, but the mere fact that they are strong, clear and confident communicators, they are often naturally sought out as mentors, advisors and leaders.

District 80 2016-2017 Singapore Succession Plan By Tay Yiang Ping DTM District Director 2015-2016 www.district80.org

WHY? Fulfill club mission Succession Plan WHY? Fulfill club mission We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. www.district80.org

Retain club memory, culture & values Avoid communication breakdown Succession Plan Fulfill club mission Attain goals (educational, membership, administrative) Retain club memory, culture & values Avoid communication breakdown www.district80.org

Succession Plan Not . . . www.district80.org

Not . . . Beg people to be an officer Blackmail and threats Succession Plan Not . . . Beg people to be an officer Blackmail and threats Cry and sob Elect people who are absent www.district80.org

Identify Positions & Competencies Succession Plan Succession Planning Identify Positions & Competencies Select Candidates Implement Training & Transfer Monitor & Evaluate www.district80.org

Identify Positions & Competencies Succession Plan Succession Planning Identify Positions & Competencies Select Candidates Implement Training & Transfer Monitor & Evaluate Positions: 7 Club Offices “Competencies” Commitment to Toastmasters Accountable Desire to learn Open to feedback www.district80.org

Identify Positions & Competencies Succession Plan Succession Planning Identify Positions & Competencies Select Candidates Implement Training & Transfer Monitor & Evaluate President appoints nominating committee Nominating committee obtains candidates for each position reports to club meeting prior to elections Elections first meeting in May Officer list due by June 30 www.district80.org

Identify Positions & Competencies Succession Plan Succession Planning Identify Positions & Competencies Select Candidates Implement Training & Transfer Monitor & Evaluate Ideas: Add “officer role explanation” to agenda Personal asks Officer list to all, cross out offices www.district80.org

Succession Planning Name: _____________________________ Please cross out club offices you are UNWILLING to take (see back for office responsibilities) President Vice President of Education Vice President Membership Vice President Public Relations Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-arms www.district80.org

Identify Positions & Competencies Succession Plan Succession Planning Identify Positions & Competencies Select Candidates Implement Training & Transfer Monitor & Evaluate Personal training one-on-one Official officer training Transfer tools, resources Area Visit Reports www.district80.org

Mentor your successor ! Identify Positions & Competencies Succession Plan Succession Planning Identify Positions & Competencies Select Candidates Implement Training & Transfer Monitor & Evaluate Mentor your successor ! www.district80.org

Resources: Club Officer Tools www.district80.org

Resources: Club Officer Tools www.district80.org

Mailed in May to Club Mailing Address Club Officer Elections p. 55 www.district80.org

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LEADERSHIP ROLES Club Officers Area Director Division Director Program Quality / Club Growth District Director International Directors International Vice Presidents International President www.district80.org

AREA DIRECTORS Requirement: Served as district council member Past District Officer, Club President or VPE 2. District will appoint the Area Directors 3. Submit only 2 Forms: Candidate Application Form Official Agreement & Release Form To District Director Tay Yiang Ping DTM by 30 April 2016. 4. There will be no election for Area Directors as they will be officially appointed by the upcoming District Director serving the next term 2016-2017. www.district80.org

A good handoff means you won’t slow anyone down! Pass the baton . . . A good handoff means you won’t slow anyone down! www.district80.org

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