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bullet 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, 2008 and August 31, 2008. AND ...
  • At least four club officers must attend the second training session between
    December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009.
  • Download and check the List of Club Officers Trained: (Includes Div A, B&C training)
    Excel Spreadsheet.xls
    or Adobe Reader file.pdf

For the first round, each Division will hold Division Sponsored Club Officer Training and Leadership Exchange. Additional training opportunities will be created/planned by individual Areas.

  • Division A Sponsored Officer Training
    • Who: Anyone who was not able to attend one of the TLI sessions
    • When:
    • Where:
    • Please Contact to Alison Easton, Division A Governor if you need training.
  • Division B (Area B3 & B4) Sponsored Officer Training
    • When: Wednesday, August 20, 2008
      Doors open 6:30 pm, Training 6:45 - 8:15 pm
    • Where: East Hartford Public Library, Community Room
      840 Main Street, East Hartford, CT Google Map
    • Please RSVP - Contact Carol Carter, Area B4 Governor or
      Peggy Goodrow, Area B3 Governor if you need training.
    • Download Event Flyer
  • Division C Sponsored Officer Training
    • When:
    • Where:
    • Please Contact to Jay Discount, Division C Governor if you need training.
  • Division D Sponsored Officer Training #1
    • When: Wednesday, August 18, 2008
      Doors Open 6:15pm, Training Starts promptly at 6:30pm
    • Where: Deloitte & Touche, 10 Westport Road, Wilton, CT
      (Located on Route 33, east of the intersection of Routes 33 and 7, just south of Orem ’s Diner)
    • Please RSVP to Neal Hundt, Area D6 Governor,
      or Richard Peck, Division D Governor,
    Division D Sponsored Officer Training #2
    • When: Wednesday, August 20, 2008
      Doors Open 5:15pm, Training Starts promptly at 5:30pm
    • Where: Anthem Campus – 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT
      Park in the VISITOR LOT.
    • Please RSVP to Richard Peck, Division D Governor,
  • Division E Sponsored Officer Training
    • When: Wednesday, Agust 13, 2008, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Where: Mass Mutual Conference Center (training sponsor)
      350 Memorial Drive (Route 33), Chicopee, MA Driving Directions | Google Map
    • There will be a nominal charge - $2 - to cover cost of refreshments (pizza/soda)
    • Please RSVP to Croix Sather, Division E Governor via
  • Division F Sponsored Officer Training
    • When: Thursday, Agust 14, 2008, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Where: Healthcare Association of NY State, HANYS
      One Empire Drive, Rensselaer, NY 12144
      Free parking by the building's main entrance on One Empire Drive
    • There will be a nominal charge to cover cost of refreshments
    • Please RSVP to Jeff Sobel, Division F Governor by Monday, August 11, 2008
    • Contact via or Phone: 518-229-0557
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) Chalkboard clip artfor the June, July, and August 2008 Club Officer Training Period TLI provides the essential training courses to help you understand the full responsibilities of your role as a club officer and will help you get started with effective methods and strategies.
Leadership Exchange clipart 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
Part 1 Directory
Officer Training June/July/Aug 2008
Toastmasters Leadership Inst (TLI)
TLI & Followup Training Record

TI Publications
for Leaders
Resources for Club Officer Training
 
Part 2 Directory
Mid-Winter Training Dec, Jan/Feb 2009
Division Sponsored Officer Training
2nd Round
Training Record
bullet 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)

bullet Club Officer Manuals club officer manual front cover photo
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.

Competent Communicator Manual cover photo
Competent Leadership Manual cover photo
  • Item #: 1310E = $2.50
    WHEN YOU ARE THE SECRETARY
  • Item #: 1310F = $2.50
    WHEN YOU ARE THE TREASURER
  • Item #: 1310G = $2.50
    WHEN YOU ARE THE SERGEANT AT ARMS
  • Item #: 1310H = $15.00
    The Complete CLUB OFFICER HANDBOOK SET
    (1 copy of each officer manual (1310-A through G).)
 

July/August Club Officer Training Report Including TLI + Div/Area Make-Up
For the first round, any and all Club Officer Training must be completed by August 31, 2007 to get Distinguished Club Plan credit. In addition to the TLI training events, each Division will hold Division Sponsored Club Officer Training with additional opportunities created/planned by individual Areas. Interim and Final reports will be posted below:

 
Email your ideas on Officer Training or educational programming to your Lt. Governor Education & Training, or your Division or Area Governors.  
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