1. Club Leadership Training Session
President
Club Leadership Training Session
Achieving Success
As President
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2. President
Why are we here?
To help Club Presidents clearly understand their roles
How to facilitate communications when expectations differ
Share Best Practices
To learn from other’s past experiences
To learn to overcome unexpected challenges. 1

3. What does a Club President Do?
Toastmasters International states in the Constitution and Bylaws:
“The club president is the chief execute officer of this club and is responsible for fulfilling the mission of the club.” 2

4. What is the mission of the club?
President
What is the mission of the club?
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. 3

5. THE CLUB MEMBERS What does all this mean?
President
What does all this mean?
Always remember who this is about!!
THE CLUB MEMBERS 4

6. Things to do as President
Inside the Club Meeting
Outside the Club Meeting
Executive club meetings 1

7. Set the tone for the club Preside over club meetings
President
Role of the President
Set the tone for the club
Preside over club meetings
Schedule and run Executive Committee meetings
Lay out Club Success Plan
Primary liason with District Leadership 1

8. Understand all officer roles
President
Role of the President
Understand all officer roles
VP Education
VP Membership
VP Public Relations
Treasurer
Secretary
Sergeant At Arms 1

9. What has changed since Feb. 13, 2018?
President
What has changed since Feb. 13, 2018?
Pathways is for all new members!
Mix of educational programs
- Traditional Members througJh une (CC, ACB, CL, ALB  DTM)
- Pathways for ALL Members
VP of Education is Pathways Base Camp Manager with President and Secretary as backups, to:
Track/recognize Club Member progress in Pathways
Manage/Approve Members’ Level Completion
Pathways went live for our District on Feb. 13, That changes our educational program. All new members (new to Toastmasters, not transfers from another club) start with Pathways, not the CC / CL manuals. Existing members prior to Feb., can continue through the traditional educational programs through June 2020.
Encourage Presidents to take the Pathways Base Camp Manager class at TLI, to learn more about the Pathways works. Handouts with screen shots in Pathways are also available. The President and Secretary are backups to the VP of Education for Pathways Base Camp Manager duties.

10. Role of the President Work closely with VP Education
The VPE acts as Presiding Officer when President is absent
The President acts as VPE when VPE is absent
As Pathways Base Camp Manager, notably to:
Approve Level Completion requests
Print certificates of Level completion
Approve Pending Requests for “External Training”
Some Base Camp Manager requests, such as approval of Level Completion requests, are time sensitive, to enable a member to proceed with the next level. Base Camp sends to VPE (or officer that is set up) of actions that require attention.
While members can print the Pathways completion certificates themselves, many clubs choose to award Level Completion Certificates at club meetings to honor the effort of their members.
Initial External Training Requests are initiated by a member to complete a designated project outside of the Toastmaster’s home club meeting. An example is a project where the member works with a small group to collaborate and present a speech about the process.
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11. Setting the tone for the club
President
Setting the tone for the club
Work with VPE to determine member educational needs
Talk with members to determine their goals
Define and drive club goals
Plan a “Moments of Truth” with VP of Education
Ensure all officers are trained 1

12. During the meeting: Ensure key roles are filled
President
During the meeting: Ensure key roles are filled
Secretary role must be fulfilled
Minutes must be taken
Sergeant At Arms
Sets up the room
Tables, Chairs set up
Ballots provided to all attendees
Agenda distributed to all attendees 2

13. During the meeting: Ensure necessary roles are filled (Cont’d)
President
During the meeting: Ensure necessary roles are filled (Cont’d)
Sergeant At Arms (Cont’d)
Ensures banner is displayed properly
Greets guests, introduce them to President
Reset / Clean the room after the meeting 6

14. Start and end the meeting on time Welcome and introduce guests
President
At the Club Meeting
Start and end the meeting on time
Welcome and introduce guests
Get there early
Lead by example
Organized meetings & business meeting
Recognize member achievements
Celebrate everything – Why? 5

15. At the Club Meeting (continued)
President
At the Club Meeting (continued)
Report club’s progress
Explain and Educate about DCP
Moments of Truth results/progress
Remember Achieving Members result in Successful Clubs
Build a family atmosphere – it is when people enjoy and learn that they achieve 6

16. Outside the Club Meeting
President
Outside the Club Meeting
How can we ensure club officers know their responsibilities and how to fulfill them?
Encourage all your officers to attend their roles specific session at TLI.
Represent your club at International, District, Division and AREA Events
Vote at the Annual Business meetings (if unable to attend, sign a proxy form). 7

17. Outside the Club Meeting
President
Outside the Club Meeting
Ensure all club offices are filled for the succeeding term, nominating committee
Prepare successor for office
Oversee the administrative operation of the club
Schedule and chair monthly executive committee meetings 8

18. Executive Committee Meetings
President
Executive Committee Meetings
Why are EC meetings important?
This is where your team is made!!
Map a blueprint for success (DCP & Club Success plan)
Monitor progress of your goals
Plan club meetings, contests and programs 9

19. The Executive Committee
President
The Executive Committee
Every member is responsible for
Making the club enjoyable
All club business
All administrative issues
Helping the members achieve and in so doing the club achieves its goals 10

20. Your Leadership Opportunity
President
Your Leadership Opportunity
Set realistic and attainable goals
Plan how to accomplish the goals
Delegate tasks as needed
Monitor progress toward goals
Coach team members when necessary 11

21. Your Leadership Opportunity
President
Your Leadership Opportunity
What are your goals for this Year 12

22. Share Challenges
Think of (1) challenge you’ve had as a Club President and what did you do to overcome it?

23. A responsibility and a privilege
President
A responsibility and a privilege
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