District Governor

Mission/Purpose
As the District’s chief executive officer, directs District in a way which fosters strong clubs, produces maximum growth in educational completions, Clubs and membership, and is consistent with the interests of the members of Toastmasters International. Achieves the mission of the District in a manner which motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence in all District activities.

Qualifications
At the time of taking office, the District Governor shall have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least twelve consecutive months as a Lieutenant Governor or Division Governor or a combination thereof.

Guidance/Authority

  • Uphold the Bylaws and policies of Toastmasters International, the District Administrative Bylaws, following them to the best of his or her ability.
  • Participate in leadership training sessions organized and conducted by Toastmasters International at the Regional Conference and International Convention.
  • As the representative of Toastmasters International in the District, work with the Board of Directors and World Headquarters on matters related to District operations.
  • Maintain regular communications with World Headquarters to help in the successful fulfillment of duties and goals.
  • Organize and direct the human and financial resources necessary to achieve District goals.
  • Serve as presiding officer at the District Executive Committee and District Council meetings.
  • Appoint District officers and committees as provided for in the District Constitution and Bylaws, subject to approval of the District Counsel.
  • Supervise and guide all elected and appointed District officers and be responsible for their success as office holders.
  • Serve as advisor/counselor to Clubs through delegates.
  • Control use of Toastmasters International funds allocated to the District, subject to the Bylaws and Policies of Toastmasters International. Authorize all purchases on behalf of the District.

Duties and Goals

  • Communicate the mission of Toastmasters International and the District to all Toastmasters in the District.
  • Promote District activities and Toastmasters International programs so that club quality is maintained at the highest level.
  • Prepare a District High Performance Plan (in consultation with the Executive Committee) which outline the goals, strategies, resources, and timetable for achieving Distinguished District.
  • Achieve Distinguished District by meeting training, Club, membership, and educational goals.
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of enjoyment, teamwork, and dedication to Toastmasters International, all in the spirit of helping people learn, grow, and achieve.
  • Prepare the budget (with the Executive Committee), for approval by the District Council.
  • Promote the chartering of new Clubs (in coordination with the Lt. Governor Marketing).
  • Motivate membership building and retention programs (in coordination with the Lt. Governor Marketing).
  • Promote the Toastmasters International educational program and the achievement of educational accomplishments (in coordination with the Lt. Governor Education and Training).
  • Establish ongoing high quality training programs for Club, Area, Division, and other District officers (in coordination with the Lt. Governor Education and Training).
  • In coordination with the Lt. Governor Education and Training, oversee all Speech Contests and make arrangements for the District International Speech Contest.
  • Establish District-wide communications and promote District activities (in coordination with the Public Relations Officer).
  • Appoint District officers and committees as described in the District Administrative Bylaws.
  • Prepare and submit by deadline plans and reports required by the Toastmasters International Board of Directors.
  • Prepare successor to assume office, completing the necessary steps for an orderly transfer of office by June 30.
  • Attend the Regional Conference and International Convention.