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Leadership Roles

At the heart of any club is its Executive Committee who: set the club standards and goals; regularly revisit those goals; and ensure successful achievement. Members of the Executive Committee are elected once a year and serve from July 1 - June 30. The Executive Committee meets once a month in an effort to continually communicate the club's standing.

Toastmasters is an internationally recognized organization. Holding an office at the local club level can enhance your own portfolio for future leadership positions, either within Toastmasters or in your own personal life.

In February, 2006 Tom Lu took over responsibility for organizing our 8-week schedule. In doing so, Tom is assuming one of the responsibilities of the Vice President of Education.

Andrea_VPMbr On November 9th, 2005, Andrea Jones was elected to the office of Vice-President of Membership. Andrea is a valuable addition to our Executive Commitee. The other members of the Executive Commitee are shown below from left to right (Carole Stevens, Bessie Parker, Paul Freeman, Brett DeBruyn, Bob Vipond, and Anne Sexton).

Executive Committee

Club Roles	General Duties
President Bob Vipond	Preside over weekly meetings Schedule Board meetings Ensure forms are submitted to TI on time
Vice President - Education Anne Sexton Assistant Tom Lu	Prepare 8-week speaking schedule for members, including speakers and weekly role coverage Organize fall and spring speech contests Provide educational support and materials to members achieving individual speaking goals Maintain club's manuals and speaking library Conduct Speechcraft classes once a year
Vice President - Membership Andrea Jones	Conduct on-going membership building programs Strive to attain one new member per month Orient guests to club meetings Provide potential new members with membership information and support
Vice President - Public Relations Brett Debruyn	Promote club activities to outside sources and media Produce/distribute club newsletter as directed
Secretary Bessie Parker	Take minutes (notes) at each club meeting Take minutes (notes) at each Board meeting Submit semi-annual forms to TI on time
Treasurer Carole Stevens	Collect/submit semi-annual dues from members Collect/submit new member dues Record and balance club accounts according to financial transactions Submit semiannual treasurer reports to TM
Sergeant At Arms Paul Freeman	Schedule meeting location Maintain club equipment for each meeting and ensure availability of needed supplies Arrange, set up and take down equipment prior to and following weekly meetings, contests or special events (i.e. Speechcraft)

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