1. Vice President Public Relations (VPPR)
Club Officer Training

2. Before Club Meetings
Verify that information on website and social media is correct.
Order promotional materials.

3. During Club Meetings Distribute promotional materials.
Report results of public relations efforts.
Announce public relations campaigns.
Solicit volunteers.

4. Outside the Club Meeting
Publicize the Toastmasters brand.
Promote the club.
Maintain the club website.
Join a Toastmasters-moderated social networking website.

5. Outside the Club Meeting
Produce and distribute a club newsletter.
Promote membership programs.
Attend club executive committee meetings.
Attend other Toastmasters events.

6. Outside the Club Meeting
Arrange your replacement or assistance.
Prepare your successor for office.

7. The Executive Committee
Provide a public relations report.
Propose new promotion ideas.

8. Getting Started
Attend district-sponsored club-officer training program.
Read materials.
Meet with outgoing executive committee.
Meet with outgoing vice president public relations.
Meet with current executive committee.
Invite one to three members to serve on public relations committee.

9. Getting Started Review and order public relations materials.
Solicit articles for website.
Develop media list.

10. Additional Resources

12. Sergeant at Arms (SAA)
Club Officer Training

13. Before Club Meetings Confirm room reservation.
Ensure there are club supplies.

14. Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
Arrange meeting room early.
Arrange tables and chairs.
Set out meeting materials and promotional materials.

15. Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
Check room temperature.
Ask guests to sign the Guest Book.

16. During Club Meetings Welcome late arrivals.
Coordinate food service, if any.
Collect ballots and tally votes when necessary.

17. After Club Meetings Return room to original configuration.
Pack up and store materials.
Dispose of trash.

18. Outside the Club Meeting
Schedule meeting location.
Ensure adequate supplies are available.
Attend executive committee meetings.

19. Outside the Club Meeting
Arrange your replacement or assistance.
Prepare your successor for office.

20. The Executive Committee
Update the executive committee on the club meeting space status.
Work to coordinate meeting space.
Chair social and reception committee.
Replace items as needed.

21. Getting Started
Attend district-sponsored club-officer training program.
Read materials.
Meet with outgoing executive committee.
Meet with outgoing SAA.
Meet with current executive committee.
Introduce yourself to meeting space contacts.
Ask for volunteers to assist you.

22. Additional Resources

23. This concludes the session.
Club Officer Training

25. Vice President Membership (VPM)
Club Officer Training Michelle Bender, DTM
June 8, 2019

26. Agenda
VPM Role
VPM Responsibilities
VPM Resources

27. Session Objectives Understand the VPM role and responsibilities
Identify resources to help you to be successful in your role

28. VPM Role

29. VPM Responsibilities The Club Meeting Outside the Club Meeting
The Executive Committee

30. The Club Meeting
What to do before, during and after the club meetings

31. Before Club Meetings Make a list of new members (induction).
Have a few Guest Packets (Item 387).
Contact former guests and members who have not been attending meetings and encourage them to attend.

32. Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
Greet all guests and members.
Have guests sign the guest book and provide them with a guest packet (Item 387).
Answer any questions the guests may have.

33. After Club Meetings Meet with guests to answer questions.
Invite guests to join the club.
Help guests complete the membership application.

34. Outside the Club Meeting
Conduct membership-building programs.
Smedley Award, Talk Up Toastmasters, Beat the Clock.
Promote membership-building contests.
Follow up with guests

35. Outside the Club Meeting
Bring membership applications.
Assist the vice president public relations.
Ensure meeting information is correct.
Attend club executive committee meetings.

36. Outside the Club Meeting
Attend and vote at area council meetings.
Arrange for your replacement or assistance.
Prepare your successor for office.

37. The Executive Committee
Talk about ways to build membership at your club.
Report on club membership.
Work with the VP-PR to promote your club to the local community

38. VPM Action Plan How will you fulfill this responsibility?
When will each action be completed?
Who is available to help you?
What materials and resources can you use?

39. VPM Resources

40. Getting Started
Attend district-sponsored club-officer training program.
Read materials (Club Leadership Handbook)
Meet with outgoing executive committee.
Meet with outgoing vice president membership.
Meet with current executive committee.

41. Getting Started
Invite one to three members to serve on membership committee.
Conduct a member survey on Moments of Truth session (get ideas on how your club can be improved).
Create Guest Welcome kits.
Order any required materials.

42. Additional Resources

43. This concludes the session.
Club Officer Training

45. Treasurer
Club Officer Training

46. Treasurer Responsibilities
The Club Meeting
Outside the Club Meeting
The Executive Committee

47. Before Club Meetings
Prepare a financial report.

48. During Club Meetings
Collect membership dues.
Report on club finances.

49. Outside the Club Meeting
Prepare a budget.
Provide bank with a bank signatory card.
Collect and pay dues.
Submit new member applications.
Issue checks for club expenses.
Keep financial records.

50. Outside the Club Meeting
Present financial reports.
Submit club accounts for audit.
Attend executive committee meetings.
Reconcile deposits, expenditures and cash on hand.

51. Outside the Club Meeting
Ensure club meets government tax regulations.
Receive financial correspondence.
Prepare for audit committee.

52. The Executive Committee
Prepare a budget.
Present financial reports.
Submit club accounts for audit.
Work with executive committee on Club Success Plan.

53. 10 Minute Break
Club Officer Training

55. Vice President Education (VPE)
Club Officer Training

56. Before Club Meetings Review scheduled roles.
Offer support to the Toastmaster.
Schedule education sessions.

57. Before Club Meetings
Ensure a member conducts presentations from The Successful Club Series (Item 289).
Notify the club president of education awards.

58. Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
Verify assigned members have arrived and are prepared.
Remind members to select an evaluator.
Assist the Toastmaster.

59. Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
Greet guests.
Inform Topicsmaster of any guests willing to participate.

60. During Club Meetings Initial project completion records.
Ensure members fill out award applications.
Recognize members for achievements.

61. During Club Meetings Preside over meeting when necessary.
Answer education program or speech contest questions.

62. Outside the Club Meeting
Plan club meetings.
Promote participation in the education program.
Orient new members.
Encourage new members to participate.

63. Outside the Club Meeting
Assign a mentor.
Attend club executive committee meetings.
Attend district council meetings.

64. Outside the Club Meeting
Facilitate member progress on Base Camp.
Arrange for your replacement or assistance.
Prepare your successor for office.

65. The Executive Committee
Prepare and present education program reports.
Share information on upcoming speech contests.

66. Getting Started
Attend district-sponsored club-officer training program
Read materials
Meet with the outgoing executive committee
Meet with the outgoing VPE
Meet with the current executive committee

67. Getting Started Invite 1-3 members to serve on education committee
Meet with each member to discuss educational goals

68. Additional Resources

70. Secretary
Club Officer Training

71. Before Club Meetings Post the previous minutes.
Prepare a list of actions for the president.
Update the club’s officer list.

72. Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
Circulate attendance sheet and guest book.

73. During Club Meetings
Read previous minutes, note amendments, record current meeting minutes.

74. Outside the Club Meeting
Maintain accurate roster.
Submit club officer list.
Handle correspondence.
Keep club files.
Attend club executive committee meetings.

75. Outside the Club Meeting
Vote at international business meetings.
Facilitate member progress in Base Camp.
Arrange for your replacement or assistance.
Prepare your successor for office.

76. The Executive Committee
Read the previous meeting minutes.
Note amendments.
Record current meeting minutes.

77. Getting Started
Attend district-sponsored club-officer training program.
Read materials.
Meet with outgoing executive committee.
Meet with outgoing secretary.
Meet with current executive committee.
Confirm submission of the newly elected officers list.
Review and order any needed materials.

78. Additional Resources

80. President
Club Officer Training

81. Agenda
President Role
President Responsibilities
President Resources

82. President Role

83. President Responsibilities
The Club Meeting
Outside the Club Meeting
The Executive Committee

84. The Club Meeting Before Club Meetings Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
During Club Meetings

85. Outside the Club Meeting
Attend and vote at council meetings.
Attend and vote at the Annual Business Meeting.
Appoint and chair the audit committee.
Appoint the nominating committee.

86. Executive Committee Duties
Create a club budget.
Compete a Club Success Plan.
Strategize for success in the Distinguished Club Program.
Create and oversee other club committees as necessary.

87. President Responsibility Action Plan
How will you fulfill this responsibility?
When will each action be completed?
Who is available to help you?
What materials and resources can you use?

88. President Resources

89. Getting Started
Attend district-sponsored club-officer training program.
Read materials.
Meet with outgoing executive committee.
Meet with outgoing president.
Meet with current executive committee.

90. This concludes the session.
Club Officer Training

91. Session Objectives Identify your role Fulfill your responsibilities
Find resources that help you

92. Before Club Meetings
Ask VPE about special recognition or member inductions.
Plan the business portion of the meeting.
Review parliamentary procedure.

93. Upon Arrival at Club Meetings
Review the meeting agenda.
Greet guests and members.

94. During Club Meetings Call the meeting to order. Introduce guests.
Explain the meeting’s events.
Conduct the business portion of the meeting.
Provide information for next meeting.

95. During Club Meetings
Make any announcements.
Adjourn the meeting.

96. Outside the Club Meeting
Receive official correspondence from World Headquarters.
Schedule and chair executive committee meetings.
Develop and improve club leadership.
Oversee Club administration.

97. Outside the Club Meeting
Advance club and member achievement.
Interact effectively with other organization levels.

98. The Executive Committee
Oversee the executive committee.
Ensure the executive committee completes its duties

99. How to Fulfill the President Responsibilities
When
Who
What

100. Additional Resources

102. Club Mission
The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.