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Area Directors

Who We Are and What We Do

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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.

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Area Councils

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

  • The Area Director presides over an Area Council. 

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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.

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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.

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

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Get to know your Area Directors​

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Area Directors and their Clubs

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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