The Administration Manager is responsible for maintaining the historical records of the District, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and otherwise maintaining accurate, timely records of District business.
District Roles
The Alignment Committee Chair leads the Alignment Committee
Alignment Committee Members represent each Division within the District during alignment planning discussions
Area Directors provide support and guidance to the officers of clubs in their area. They hold regular Area Council meetings to share knowledge, highlight issues, plan activities and lead the creation of new clubs. Excellent Area Directors demonstrate strong leadership qualities that inspire and motivate others. They lead by example, setting high standards, embodying core values and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. They have good organisational and planning skills, demonstrate a high level of commitment to their role and are able to build strong relationships.
Audits District accounts and confirms that spend is in line with the mission
Provides expertise on all aspects of contest judging
The Club Growth Director is responsible for all aspects of marketing, club-building, and member- and club-retention efforts within the District. This includes defining an overall marketing strategy for the District, developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs, and penetrating new markets. Additionally, the Club Growth Director supports challenged clubs and helps them to become Distinguished.
Club Growth Team Leads support teams of people that focus on new club growth, club retention and the growth of club membership.
The Club Growth Director appoints leaders to the following teams:
- HearthKeepers - serve the members of their own club by participating in fun challenges that encourage new members and lead to member retention
- Firestarters - help new clubs get started by being a club sponsor
- Guiding Lights - support new clubs in achieving excellence by being a new club mentor
- Rekindlers - help low-membership clubs to thrive by serving as a club coach
- Bright Sparks - help organisations discover the benefits of Toastmasters
Manages the District conference
Provides early intervention to diffuse conflict
Oversees credentials during the District Executive Council (DEC) and District Council (DC),
The District Conference Chair leads the District's annual conference
The District Director is responsible for directly overseeing and managing the District’s day-to-day operations, finances, and human resources.
The District Director empowers the District leadership team to work together toward the District mission, while supporting each one in his or her development as a leader.
Evaluates and nominates candidates for District leadership and officer roles
The District Parliamentarian holds a vital position in upholding proper procedure, protocol, and governance within the District. Responsible for ensuring meetings are conducted in line with Toastmasters International rules and established etiquette, the District Parliamentarian plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and professionalism of District activities. This role requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to preserving Toastmasters International core values.
Manages supply and replacement of District regalia
The Division Director's role is to lead and support the Division through the supervision and support of the Area Directors. One of the primary goals as a Division Director is to ensure that each club achieves its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to its members. To achieve this, Division Directors coordinate Division activities, set Division goals, and assist in the training of Area and club leaders.
Identifies and supports members on DTM journey
easySpeak Gurus help clubs and their members to get the most out of the easySpeak club management system.
Manages all aspects of voting for DEC and DC (voting tool, education, governance)
The Events Team Chair leads the Events Team
The Finance Manager is tasked with the fiscal oversight and management of the District. The Finance Manager works closely with the District Director, Program Quality Director, and Club Growth Director to ensure that the District is making cost-effective decisions—within policy—that result in effective fiscal management.
Help Desk team that offers support to members. Ask any question and the team will help.
The Immediate Past District Director provides counsel and guidance to District leaders and plans, directs, and organizes projects and committees as requested by the District Director. One of the major responsibilities of this role is to ensure the incoming District Director receives all pertinent District documents prior to June 30. Other responsibilities include serving as a member of the District Executive Committee and District Council, upholding the bylaws and policies of Toastmasters International, encouraging dedicated members to accept leadership positions, and helping the District achieve Distinguished recognition.
The Lead Management Chair leads the team of people that identify and contact people to discuss the possibility of starting a new Toastmasters club in their organisation or community. By doing so they contribute to the long-term success of the District and Toastmasters International by building a strong pipeline of prospective new clubs.
The Chair helps all team members develop the knowledge and skills required in order to perform their roles effectively. They encourage high performance from all team members and create a positive team environment.
Lead Managers are responsible for identifying and contacting potential leads to discuss the possibility of starting a new Toastmasters club in their organisation or community. They develop their communication and influencing skills. By performing this role, they build the pipeline of new clubs that ensure the sustainability of the District and provide more opportunities for people to learn with Toastmasters.
Writes an original poem each month and leads 2 workshops to inspire members across the District
The Program Quality Director is responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning and executing the District conference.
The Public Relations Manager is responsible for coordinating publicity efforts in the District. By establishing and maintaining lines of communication between the District and its members, as well as between the District and the public, they work to increase awareness of Toastmasters through all available media.
Manages the Quarterly Award Ceremony and milestone anniversaries.
Website Content Managers manage content on the website
Zoom Leads act as technical support providers/trainers to Toastmaster members, Divisions, and DLT members in D71, who require assistance in providing Zoom online platforms to conduct Club Officers Training, District Officers Training, District Executive Meetings, District Council Meetings, Speechcraft, Speechathon, Webinars, Workshops, Special Interest Keynote Speakers, Corporate Training, Parliamentary Procedures training, and even Hybrid Meetings. D71 Zoom Leads encourage and provide opportunities to members who wish to step up, acquire new technical skills and learn from an experienced, knowledgeable Zoom Leadership team who will act as a guiding hand during the beginner, intermediate and advanced stages of learning to become a proficient Zoommaster.
Provides zoom support for the District