Area Governor

WIIFY (What’s in it for YOU?)

Many people think of Toastmasters as exclusively a public speaking group. We are actually a communications and leadership training organization. Becoming an effective communicator will take you a long way to becoming a more effective leader, but you still need the training and experience in leadership. Being an Area Governor is one of the ways Toastmasters helps you learn by doing.

You will expand your leadership skills through district service! You’ll learn critical leadership skills including how to manage, organize and plan. Your experiences will be good for your resume and/or your career and personal development.

TOASTMASTERS CREDIT

Credit towards your DTM:

·         ALS—Serve 1 year as a District Officer

TEAM

Area Governors work under Division Governor’s and work as part of a Division Team. Area Governors are also part of the District Executive Committee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

It is important to understand and agree to the responsibilities of being an Area Governor so that you and your clubs will benefit. Listed below are the duties and responsibilities of an Area Governor.

Primary responsibilities include:

Be Committed
Above and beyond everything…BE COMMITTED! All the members of your area and your fellow district officers are relying on you! If you need help, ask for it but please make sure you are able to fully commit to your job as Area Governor.

Be the “Voice” of the District to the Clubs Within Your Area
You will be the primary voice that clubs will hear when learning about our upcoming events, programs, and opportunities available to members.

“Coach” Clubs Within Your Area
Share your experiences with your clubs to help them provide beneficial programming to their members. Your suggestions and ideas can help produce effective and productive meetings which foster a healthy club.

Provide Feedback in a Constructive Manner
Your clubs will see you as a resource of information and their liaison to the District. Communicating ideas in a constructive and respectful manner is a big part of being an effective leader.

Conduct Club Visits
The area club visit is designed to help us learn how a club is presently doing. We identify which club members will meet educational goals, the quality of meetings, future District leaders, and how the District can best help each club.

Organize Area and Division Speech Contests
Toastmasters International conducts speech contests twice a year. As an Area Governor, you will oversee the coordination of these contests. These contests will help you develop organization, leadership and delegation skills. You will also help your Division Governor conduct the division contest.

Attend Governor Meetings
You will meet with other members of the District leadership team every month to report on the status of your area. You will share the successes and challenges facing your clubs. You will also receive on-going training to ensure your success.

Ensure Club Officer Training
You will be responsible for ensuring the club officers within your area are trained twice a year. Each club should have at least 4 of 7 officers trained to ensure clubs function properly and achieve their DCP goals.

Use Technology
To be a leader within District 7, you need to be able to use technology effectively:  
–Email: respond to email within a reasonable period of time
–Voice Mail: respond to your voice mail within a reasonable period of time
–Websites: Access Toastmasters International website at www.toastmasters.org and District 7’s website at www.d7toastmasters.org for resources and information. Use the Performance Reports on Toastmasters International website at:
http://reports.toastmasters.org/reports_new/reports.cfm?d=7
http://reports2.toastmasters.org

Preferred Skills: (or wiliness to learn)

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Strong team player skills
  • Ability to speak/write to both business and community audiences

Desired Skills: (or wiliness to learn)

  • Learn from your mistakes; it becomes “experience”
  • Learn from others’ “experience”
  • Mentor other team members
  • Be mentored by others
  • Ask questions when needed
  • Ask for help when needed
  • Be open to new experiences and ideas


RESOURCES

RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Area Governors are not able to participate in speech contests during their term.
  • In order to be considered for an Area Governor position, the District 7 Area Governor Application must be completed.  Details will follow your submission..

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