** This message was originally sent to all senior district officers, division governors and area governors on 31 December 2011.

Dear Fellow Toastmasters in District 51,

As we usher in the new year, it is also time for the District to call nominations for members to serve District 51 for the term 2012 – 2013.

The term of service is from 1st July 2012 to 30th June 2013.

Nominations are sought for the following offices:

1. District Governor
2. Lieutenant Governor of Education & Training
3. Lieutenant Governor of Marketing
4. Division Governors for Divisions A, B, C, G, H, K, M, N, P, Q, S and W

Salient points to note:

• Ensure your nominee meets the minimum qualification requirements prior to submitting the nomination.

• Complete the attached Officer Nomination Form and Officer Agreement Release Form and email them to the District Nominating Committee Chairman, IPDG, L.Thannimalai, DTM ( thanni6@gmail.com ) or post to him : c/o HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, No. 26, 28 & 30 Persiaran Bayan Indah, Bayan Bay, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Penang. All nominations are to arrive before the timeline of  Tuesday, 31st January 2012.

• A Toastmaster of good standing in D51 may nominate another Toastmaster for an officer’s position.

• All 2012-2013 positions listed above are open for nominations. There is no fixed line of succession nor is there any automatic,  guaranteed progression from one office to another.

• Nominations close on 31st January 2012 at 5.00pm Malaysian time.

• Election of District 51 Officers for the term 2012-2013 will take place at the District Council Meeting on Friday, 27th April 2012  at 2.00pm at The Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, W.Malaysia.

• The positions of District Public Relations Officer, Secretary and Treasurer will be appointed by the Incoming District 51 Governor.

• The positions of Area Governors will be elected at the respective Area Council Meetings as per past practice in District 51.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

District Leader Mission, Purpose and Qualifications

The mission of the district is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program.

(See attached Call for Nominations)

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

As the district’s chief executive officer, directs the district in a way which fosters strong clubs; produces maximum growth in education completions, club and membership; and is consistent with the interests of members of Toastmasters International. Responsible for motivating the district to achieve Distinguished District. Achieves the mission of the district in a manner which motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence in all district activities.

Qualifications (at the time of taking office) The district governor shall have served at least six (6) consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve (12) consecutive months as a lt. governor or division governor or a combination thereof.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Under the guidance of the district governor, strives to have every club and each member reap the benefits of the Toastmasters educational program and to have every club become a Distinguished Club. Responsible for achieving Distinguished District goals for CC’s, AC’s and Distinguished Clubs. Provides direction and counsel to division governors, area governors, and club officers on the educational opportunities in Toastmasters. Responsible for the design and conduct of successful district training programs, conferences, and other district educational events.

Qualifications

(at the time of taking office) The lt. governor education and training shall have served at least six (6) consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve (12) consecutive months as a lt. governor, division governor, an area governor, or a combination thereof.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARKETING

Under guidance of the district governor, makes the benefits of Toastmasters membership available to greater numbers of people. Plans, develops, implements, and directs short-term and long-term district marketing objectives. Develops and directs programs for new club development, club rescue efforts, club membership promotion, and membership retention. Responsible for achieving Distinguished District goals for membership and club growth. Promotes standards of service to the member and to the club.

Qualifications

(at the time of taking office) The lt. governor marketing shall have served at least six (6) consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve (12) consecutive months as a lt. governor, division governor, an area governor, or a combination thereof.

DIVISION GOVERNOR

Achieves the mission of the district within the division, accomplishing district goals in membership building and retention, club

extension, and educational accomplishments. Ensures that each club realizes its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to its members. Responsible for achieving Distinguished Division Program goals and for ensuring that areas and clubs within the division achieve Distinguished status. Serves the division clubs by providing district support and resources through the area governors.

Qualifications

(at the time of taking office) A division governor shall have served at least six (6) consecutive months as a member of a district council (e.g., club president, vice president education, area governor, district secretary, district treasurer).

 

• Download Call for Nominations
• Download Officer Agreement and Release Form
• Download Nominating Form

 

Fellow Toastmasters,

Whether we are nominating a member or we are being nominated, please bear in mind that we come in whole heartedly to serve        District 51.  Once the commitment is made, the responsibility is upon the team to work towards the common goal - the growth and development of the members and clubs.  Every club constitutes the pulse of District 51 and it is the District leaders who will have to serve and  ensure that the clubs are run according to the guidelines laid down by Toastmasters International.

All the best to the candidates who are nominated and wishing all a meaningful journey in Toastmasters – Where Leaders Are Made.

Continue to Serve with Passion in District 51!

Warm regards,

 

 

Sue Chan, DTM
District 51 Governor
“Toastmasters: SERVE with Passion”
Email: chansnsue@yahoo.com
Contacts: 012-4382698 / 04-8294911

Dear Fellow Toastmasters,

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed.

Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.

The District 51 team for the new term 2011/2012 looks forward to working in harmony with all members to fulfill the tenets of the Toastmasters Mission.

Congratulations to those who have taken up roles as club officers. We wish you all the best on your journey this term.

Members are our top priority and it is our commitment to serve you the best we can. Most of us would have joined our clubs to acquire communication skills. We discovered there was far more to it than just that. Members developed to be more confident individuals, better leaders and committed stakeholders in the organization. Those members who immersed themselves totally in Toastmasters developed and gained tremendously.

If Toastmasters is the vehicle which can bring members from one point of self-development to another, then passion must be the fuel.  Passion is the energy and power that fuels members to take positions and serve selflessly in a non-profit organization.

“S.E.R.V.E. with Passion” is our tagline and we will do our best in harmony with you.

(S - Sincerity,  E - Excellence, R - Respect, V - Vision, E - Enthusiasm)

I take the opportunity to thank all the District Officers and Appointed Officers who have stepped up to serve District 51.

(Click here for the list of District Officers).

Let us continue our journey together in Toastmasters and “S.E.R.V.E. with Passion“.

 

Warm regards,

Sue Chan, DTM
District 51 Governor
“Toastmasters: SERVE with Passion”
Email: chansnsue@yahoo.com
Contacts: 012-4382698 / 04-8294911

Begin with the End in mind

 

Dear District 51 Officers for the term 2011/2012,

Ready…..  Set ……. Go…………..

We are all running the same 12 months marathon…….and we start today 1st July.

My dear Division Governors and Area Governors,

All your Divisions and Areas will be President’s Distinguished

if you begin with the end in mind.

Plant that seed of success now and reap the rewards 10 months down the line.

I said 10 months and not 12 months because the final 2 months are your buffer time.

Plan and strategise your moves now.

Remember that at the end of the line it is the membership numbers

and the educational goals that will determine the status of your Division or Area.

Utilise energy and resources wisely to achieve these goals.

Be very positive and focussed.

Enjoy your journey and don’t forget to take time to smell the flowers along the way.

Have the benefits of members in mind.

Spread the benefits to more people in our communities by building more clubs

and creating more leadership opportunities.

We are here to serve and we will serve with D.C.P. - Determination, Commitment, Persistence.

Dear District Officers, we only have 12 months to serve.

Let us give ourselves that challenge to achieve the best as leaders in our Toastmasters journey.

Let us stretch our potentials and reach for the stars.

Thank you for stepping up to be part of the District Exco Team and as Special Appointed Officers.

I look forward to working with all of you in the new term.

Wishing you all the best and have a great term ahead.

Let us begin with the end in mind and  SERVE with Passion.

 

Regards,

Sue Chan, DTM
District 51 Governor
“Toastmasters : SERVE with Passion”
Email: chansnsue@yahoo.com
Contacts: 012-4382698
6-04-8294911