Clubs achieve Goal 9 of the Distinguished Club Plan when at least four of their club officers (President, VP Education, VP Membership, VP Public Relations, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant at Arms) are trained in their leadership responsibilities. (Of course, all club officers should strive to attend training.) Officers must attend and fully participate in two district-sponsored training sessions as described below.

• At least four club officers must attend the first training session between
  June 1, 2007 and August 31, 2007. AND ...
• At least four club officers must attend the second training session between
  December 1, 2007 and February 28, 2008.

The agenda for the second round training events will go beyond the basic roles and responsibilities of seven Club Officers. Significant time will be spent on the exchange of ideas and experiences of Club leadership team (officers).

• lead·er·ship
  1. The position or office of a leader: ascended to the leadership of the Toastmasters club.
  2. Capacity or ability to lead: showed strong leadership during her first 6 months as Club President.
  3. A group of leaders: met with the leadership team of the Toasty Toastmasters Club.
  4. Guidance; direction: The club membership prospered and met their educational goals under the leadership of the new VP Education.
• ex·change
  1. To give in return for something received; trade: exchange two Advanced Communicator manuals for two Competent Communicator manuals; exchanging Youth Leadership presentation visuals/slides for Speechcraft visuals/slides.
  2. To give and receive reciprocally; interchange: exchange of meeting resources; exchange programming ideas.
• Useful Resources for Club Officer Training

Toastmasters International Publications for Club Leaders

Are you prepared for Toastmasters Leadership ?

Many District and Division sponsored Club Officer Training programs suggests that each attendee bring a copy of their (new) Competent Communicator Manual. And new this year, The new 10-project Competent Leadership manual will help you develop leadership skills while serving in various club meeting roles, e.g. Evaluator, General Evaluator, Toastmaster, Table Topic Master.

COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

• Item #: 225 = $6.00 (1 Competent Communicator Manual)
  Item #: 1555 = $21.00 (Set of 4 CompetentCommunicator Manuals)
  Previously known as the Communication and Leadership Program manual.
• Item #: #265 = $6.00 (1 Competent Leader Manual)
  Item #: 1555L = $21.00 (Set of 4 Competent Leader Manuals)

Club Officer Manuals
If you are a Club Officer this year, you should bring your Club Officer Manual to all training events.

If you can't place your hands on your Club Officer manual, or if you want them all! Then know that the Club Officer Manuals are available at the TI On-line Store.