District Director
As the district director, they are responsible for directly overseeing and managing the district’s day-to-day operations, finances, and human resources. Fortunately, they have a team of district leaders to help them fulfill these responsibilities.
They must empower their district leadership team to work together toward the district mission, while supporting each one in his or her development as a leader.
Together with the district leadership team, they participate in District Leader Training, Mid-year Training, and online tutorials. To serve as district director, you must have served at least six consecutive months as a club president and at least 12 consecutive months as a program quality director, club growth director, division director, or a combination thereof at the time you take office.
Program Quality Director
As the program quality director, they are responsible for all aspects of education and training within the district. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning and executing the district conference. Together with the district leadership team, they participate in District Leader Training, Mid-year Training, and online tutorials. .
To be program quality director, you must have served at least six consecutive months as club president and at least 12 consecutive months as a club growth director, division director, or area director. Once you serve as program quality director and training for a full year, you may not be re-elected to the same office for a succeeding term.
Club Growth Director
As the club growth director, they are responsible for all aspects of marketing, club-building, and member- and club-retention efforts within the district. This includes defining an overall marketing strategy for the district, developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs, and penetrating new markets.
Additionally, the club growth director supports challenged clubs and helps them to become Distinguished. Together with the district leadership team, you participate in District Leader Training, Mid-year Training, and online tutorials.
To be club growth director, you must have served at least six consecutive months as club president and at least 12 consecutive months as a program quality director, club growth director, division director, or area director. Once you serve as club growth director for a full year, you may not be re-elected to the same office for a succeeding term.
Public Relations Manager
As the public relations manager, they are responsible for coordinating publicity efforts in the district. By establishing and maintaining lines of communication between the district and its members, as well as between the district and the public, they work to increase awareness of Toastmasters through all available media.
The public relations manager may be elected or appointed at the will of the district director, subject to the approval of the district executive committee and confirmation by the district council. You are eligible for re-election or re-appointment for one succeeding term only.
Administration Manager
As the administration manager, they are responsible for maintaining the historical records of the district, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and otherwise maintaining accurate, timely records of district business.
The administration manager may be elected or appointed at the will of the district director, subject to the approval of the district executive committee and confirmation by the district council. You are eligible for re-election or re-appointment for one succeeding term only. The office of administration manager and finance manager may be combined.
Finance Manager
As the finance manager, they are tasked with the fiscal oversight and management of the district. The finance manager works closely with the district director, program quality director, and club growth director to ensure that the district is making cost-effective decisions—within policy—that result in effective fiscal management.
The finance manager should have knowledge of accounting and be acquainted with the handling of financial matters.
The finance manager may be elected or appointed at the will of the district director, subject to the approval of the district executive committee and confirmation by the district council. You are eligible for re-election or re-appointment for one succeeding term only. The office of administration manager and finance manager may be combined.
Immediate Past District Director
The immediate past district director provides counsel and guidance to district leaders and plans, directs, and organizes projects and committees as requested by the district director. One of the major responsibilities of this role is to ensure the incoming district director receives all pertinent district documents prior to June 30. Other responsibilities include serving as a member of the district executive committee and district council, upholding the bylaws and policies of Toastmasters International, encouraging dedicated members to accept leadership positions, and helping the district achieve Distinguished recognition.
For more information about these roles, refer to the District Leadership Handbook and the District Administrative Bylaws, Article VII: Officers in the Governing Documents.
