District Governor's theme for 2006/2007

Beth Thomas
for International
3rd Vice President

Humorous Contest winner:

Marlene van Wyk

Int'l speech contest winner:

Christof Appel

Evaluation contest winner:

Jan-Hendrik Grobler

Impromptu Contest winner:

Anne Barnard

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- motivation from our District Governor, Frances
(Latest update: 22 January 2007)

Leadership Opportunities 2007/2008

 

Toastmasters offers many leadership opportunities to its members to learn first hand what is required as a manager and as a leader especially servant leadership roles in working with volunteers without any real positional authority power.

It does so through its organisational structures at Club, District, Regional and International levels. Each year all positions in the movement become available for new incumbents to fill and so create opportunities for its members (based on prior experience and personal desire to improve) to put their names forward to be considered for such positions.

Club officer elections usually happen in or around April and May whilst Districts must have elected their officers by May Conference and the Annual General Meeting each year at which ALL Club Presidents and Vice Presidents Education meet to elect the leaders for the 2007/2008 Toastmasters year.

The structure in District 74 offers 44 opportunities for Leadership office. The following positions are available:

1. District Governor (1 position)

2. Lieutenant Governor Education & Training (1 position)

3. Lieutenant Governor Marketing (1 position)

4. District Public Relations Officer (1 position)

5. District Secretary (1 position)

6. District Treasurer (1 position)

7. Division Governors (7 positions)

8. Area Governors (31 positions)

Click to go to Nominations - Criteria and Nomination Forms

Improve your
Communication, Presentation, Management and Leadership Skills
by joining a Toastmasters club today!

 

District 74 – Southern Africa covers the following countries in Africa

• Botswana
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• South Africa
• Swaziland
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Why Join Toastmasters?

Toastmasters offers a continuous life long learning forum for you to practice your Public Speaking, Communication, Management, Leadership and Organisational skills in a supportive and fun environment.

Toastmasters boasts no less than 50 educational and development programmes that you can complete at your own pace and with non confrontational peer review and mentoring.

Who Joins Toastmasters?

You'll discover a wide variety of members ranging from those who have:-

Never delivered a presentation to an audience before…
to professional speakers, trainers, salespeople, attorneys, teachers, students and retirees…

Toastmasters is really for everyone because,
..when it comes to communication skills, there's ALWAYS room for improvement!

How to Join Toastmasters

1. Visit the Club section to find a meeting time and location that fits your schedule. Plan to visit a few clubs to find which one you are most comfortable with.

2. Send an e-mail or call the contact person on the club listing to verify the meeting time and location and so that the club will know to expect you. Some clubs are entirely free to visit while others meet in restaurants and may require a meal purchase.

3. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Club members will be eager to meet you.

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