Front Range Toastmasters! Officer elections are right around the corner!! Candidate speeches are set for Thursday, December 09, 2010. If you would like to run for an officer position, please email me the following: 1) Your Name 2) Position you would like to run for 3) Toastmaster who will be giving your candidacy speech Listed below are the eight officer roles for our club: President - Currently filled by Lori High- Responsibilities include creating a successful Club Plan, leading the officers to meet their responsibilities, interface to the District, and preside over club meetings. Vice President of Education - Currently filled by Robert Baker- Responsibilities include creating and distributing schedules three weeks in advance, planning creative meetings, overseeing the educational progress of club members, interfacing with the district (team with president), helping the club attain the President's Distinguished Club award. Vice President of Membership - Currently filled by Dirk Kittredge- Responsibilities include supporting club members, working with them when there are absences, keeping Guest Packets and New-Member packets stocked, communicating with inquiries of guests with the club. Bottom line: member retention and guest to member conversion. Vice President of Public Relations - Currently filled by Michael Bray- Responsibilities include working to put together promotional pieces and figure out new ways to get the word out about our club in order to help drive new guests to our club. Secretary - Currently filled by Crystal Baker- Keep minutes of the officer meetings called by the president and minutes of the regular meetings. File officer reports with TI. Treasurer - Currently filled by Robert Baker- Keep the bank account balanced, manage dues collection process, filing the club report with the IRS. Sergeant at Arms - Currently vacant- Responsibility includes setup/take down of the meeting equipment each week, maintenance and ordering of materials as necessary (in conjunction with the Treasurer who holds the check book.) Mentor Master - Currently vacant- Coordinates the mentorship program. This is an unofficial role, but if done well, will help contribute to the club's success. Without people filling these roles, the club ceases to operate. The term is only six months (January to June) and there is specific training provided along with a well documented set of instructions/duties for each position (except Mentor Master, this is a unique to our club and is still being molded). PLEASE NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR A POSITION! You will grow by doing so. We really need your help as new blood in these roles helps the club tremendously! See you all Thursday night. Much love and respect, Robert Baker VP of Education Front Range Toastmasters (2668) Cell: (970) 576-9246 Email: Robert.Baker.A@xxxxxxxxx