District 26 Toastmasters _ CO, WY, NE

“Volunteer_ not so you can build your resume but so you can build yourself.”
~ Unknown

Toastmasters International offers a plethora of information and resources for club and district officers. Visit Club Officer Roles  or District Leader Resources for everything you want or need.

2012-2013 District Officer Nominations

We are seeking District Officer Nominations for the 2012-2013 Toastmasters year (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013).  Elected officers are District Governor, Lieutenant Governor of Education & Training, Lieutenant Governor of Marketing, and six Division Governors, Denver, Eastern, Foothills, Metro, Northern and Southern.

To be placed on the ballot, you must be nominated.  You may be nominated by someone else or you may nominate yourself. It’s a perfectly acceptable practice to self-nominate. Nominations must be mailed or emailed to Julia Davis of the Nominating Committee by February 29th, 2012.The Nomination Form and Officer Agreement, along with the requirements and officer duties, are listed below. The election will be held on May 19, 2012. District Officer Candidates can also run from the floor as write-in candidates. District leadership is a growth and leadership experience. If you haven’t been a District leader and  are thinking about taking your Toastmasters experience to the next level, this is your opporutnity.

Complete the required forms __ District Officer Roles __ Nominating Form __ Officer Agreement and Release Form __ Officer Mission Purpose

Submit to:
Julia Davis K. Davis DTM, IPDG
PO Box 185 Firestone, CO 80520
H: 303-833-0567 C: 303-775-1106
Ipdg1112@d26leaders.org

District Officers Resources
Listed below are links to the most frequently sought information.
LOGOS / Area Club Visit / Area Visit Report  / Expense Voucher  / Policies and Protocol

 Club Officer Resources
To achieve success an officer needs the proper tools. Read more
Listed below are helpful Power Point presentations
TLI__Corporate_Clubs_Workshop / TLI_Leadership_Excellence_-_Values_and_Vision / VP_Education_Slides

Club Officer Roles
President  / VP Membership  / VP Education  / VP Public Relations  /Secretary / Sergeant At Arm Standards  / Treasurer

Use of Club Funds
Most clubs have a treasury in which they keep funds for club use. The Toastmasters program is designed to be supported by members through club dues. Each club should prepare a budget at the beginning of the year to designate income and expenses. Read more

Fundraising
Before you plan your fundraising event, answer these questions. Read more

Use of Toastmasters Materials__Inside and Outside the Club
Tax exempt status and liability come into play. Read more

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BRANDING__“The intangible sum of a product’s attributes: its name,
packaging, and price, its history, its reputation, and the way it’s
advertised.” ~ David Ogilvy, Advertising, copywriter and ad agency founder

To aid in our branding initiative, we offer TI approved fonts, colors, logos, and images, as well as brand compliant templates. We request you select from TI’s virtual brand portal when creating district related documents such as training, promotional, marketing, and contests materials. View the brand video.