Welcome to District 70 as an Area Director (AD). Area Directors have one of the most important roles in the District - a vital link between Clubs and the District.
We hope you find the information on this site useful to help you in your journey ahead.
As Area Director you have a support network of District and Staff Officers to help with your role ...
you are not doing this alone.
You have a team! You support your clubs - the District supports you!
Tips for Club Visits
Before You Go
Build rapport with the Club President:
Talk about the Toastmasters experience and club history.
Email a link to the Area Director’s Club Visit Report (Item 1471).
During Your Visit
Dress professionally.
Wear your Toastmasters name badge and pin.
If you’ve requested time, deliver a speech.
After the Meeting
Address club questions, needs and concerns.
Submit your Area Director’s Club Visit Reports by:
—November 30 after your first visit.
—May 31 after your second visit.
SOURCE: https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2017/dec2017/area-director
Toastmasters Core Values are Integrity, Respect, Service and Excellence.
The District's Mission is to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
As Area Director, you are responsible for leading your area by serving the needs of clubs.
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (DEC) - Includes Area and DMT.
As an Area Director, you are part of the District Executive Committee (DEC). The DEC Meetings take place about six (6) times per year: July, September November, February, April and June. Members of the DEC include: District Management Team (DMT) and Area Directors. Only members of the DEC are able to vote during the DEC Meetings.
DISTRICT MANAGEMENT TEAM (DMT)
The District Management Team (DMT) comprise of the Senior Management Team and all Division Directors. The Senior Managers are those that sit at the head table - Trio Members: District Director (DD), Program Quality Director (PQD), and Club Growth Director (CGD); and the appointed members: Finance Manager (FM), Administration manager (AM), Public Relations Manager (PRM), and the Immediate Past District Director (IPDD).
DISTRICT COUNCIL (DC)
You are a member of the District Council (DC). The District Council members include DEC Members, plus Club Presidents and Club Vice President Education. DC Meetings are held two (2) times a year (September and May).
All District DEC Members and Staff Officers are required to fill in the following forms:
District Officer Agreement & Release Form (this will be sent to Toastmasters International so you can access District Central).
Good quality photo to place on the District 70 Area Director Directory webpage.
Our District Director will send you information about the Handover District Executive Committee Meeting (DEC) in June as well as the weekend Area Director Training at the end of June through September as part of the mandatory Area Director training.
For further information to support you in your role please visit the Resources & Support section at: https://sites.google.com/d70toastmasters.org.au/areadirectors/resources?authuser=0