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Area Directors

Who We Are and What We Do

Guidance

  • Area directors are responsible for leading their area by serving clubs' needs. 

 

Area Purpose

  • Ensure each club fulfills its members' responsibilities to become a distinguished club.

  • Promote and extend the benefits of membership in Toastmasters clubs. 

  • Help with the organization of new clubs. 

  • Facilitate training of club officers. 

  • Encourage clubs to undertake efforts that create greater community awareness of Toastmasters and make Toastmasters available to more people. 

  • Oversee and conduct speech contests in the District.

Area Councils

  • Area Councils manage Area activities and support each club in fulfilling its mission. 

  • The Area Director presides over an Area Council. 

Business Conducted at Area Council Meetings

  • Club Success Plans and progress in the Distinguished Club Program

  • Club officer training attendance reports

  • Plans for Area events, such as training and speech contests

  • Goals, strategies, and news that affect Area clubs

  • Evaluate and assess Area Director candidates per the governing documents.

Area Director Visits

  • Area Directors conduct club visits twice a year within their respective areas to understand and support club needs.

  • In turn, these visits help District leaders understand how to support and meet the needs of each club.

For more information about these roles, refer to the District Leadership Handbook and Administrative Bylaws, Article VII: Officers in the Governing Documents.

Get to know your Area Directors

Area Directors and their Clubs

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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