FRTM - Candidate Speeches 12.09.2010 -UPDATE-
- From: Robert Baker <robert.baker.a@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <jeff.e.priestley@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:57:46 -0700
Front Range Toastmasters!
Officer elections are right around the corner!! Thank you to all who have
stepped up for a position so far! 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
The Candidacy Speeches are fun and they are by no means hard core politician
speeches (e.g., slander, passive aggressiveness, and so on). They are 2-3
minute speeches giving a "sales pitch" on why the club should vote on
somebody for an officer position. After the speeches are given, then whoever
gave the "sales pitch" for the prospective officer is then evaluated by the
prospective officer. The evaluations are 2-3 minutes in length as well. Here
is an example.
Dirk asks Robert to give a speech on his behalf for VP of Membership. Robert
puts together an outline and gives an award winning pitch on why Dirk should
be our VP of Membership. Robert's speech starts off like this, "Dirk puts
the Toastmaster in Front Range Toastmasters! Without him as our VP of
Membership, we are just a club and not a toastmasters club". Then Robert
finishes his speech strong. Dirk then evaluates Robert's outstanding speech
and reinforces the message of the speech.
Short, sweet, fun, and to the point. That is what these speeches and
evaluations are all about. I strongly encourage you to consider an officer
position for this next term. The term is only six months (January through
June) and there is specific training provided along with a well documented
set of instructions/duties for each position. I promise, you will grow
personally and professionally by participating in the club as an officer.
Please let myself or Lori High know if you are interested in a position next
term. I have listed the officer roles below for you to review. Have a great
rest of the week!
The eight officer roles for our club are:
1) 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.
(Lori High will be running for her second term) - Robert Baker will be
speaking on Lori's behalf
2) Educational Vice President - Currently filled by Robert Baker-
Responsibilities include creating and distributing schedules three weeks in
advance (using Club Scheduler which is easily transferrable), 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.
(Robert Baker will be running for his second term) - Coach Priestly will be
speaking on Robert's behalf
3) Vice President of Membership - Currently filled by Dirk Kittredge-
Responsibilities include supporting the club members, working with them when
there are absences, keeping the Guest Packets and New-Member packets
stocked, communicating with inquiries of guests with the club. Bottom line:
member retention and guest to member conversion.
(Amelia Autrey will be running for her first term) -No confirmation for
speaker at this time
4) 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.
(No Confirmation/candidates at this time) -No confirmation for speaker at
this time
5) 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.
(Would like to pass the torch on for this role) -No confirmation for speaker
at this time
6) Treasurer - Currently filled by Robert Baker- Keep the bank account
balanced, manage dues collection process, filing the club report with the
IRS.
(Dirk Kittredge will be running for this term) -No confirmation for speaker
at this time
7) 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.)
(Coach Priestly will be running for this term) -No confirmation for speaker
at this time
8) 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 dramatically.
(Tommy Maloney will be taking this on for the first time) -No confirmation
for speaker at this time
Respectfully,
Robert Baker
VP of Education
Front Range Toastmasters #2668
District 26
Cell: (970) 576-9246
Email: Robert.Baker.A@xxxxxxxxx
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